May many blessings be yours, Lesley.

How lucky you are to miss your mother. It shows the love you share, the true gift of being able to live lovingly and with peace together. It says a lot about you, and her. I am sorry she is suffering dementia, but what a blessing your love.
sarah | Homepage | 'Thursday 09th of July 2009 03:11:42 | #

I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's dementia...my thoughts are with you and she as you both adjust to this difficult time. You sound as if you have the right frame of mind and I'm sure your love will aid in the transition.


Best of luck with your desires, needs and longings forSmall Meadow Press. I am sure everything will fall into place and you will be back strong and creating wonderful things soon.

Joyous day to you,
Doreen
Doreen Frost | Homepage | 'Thursday 09th of July 2009 07:50:38 | #

I walked a similar path with my mother five years ago. I did not always enjoy the role of parent. However, it was a necessary role to assume.
The long goodbye ended two years ago in May.
Take each day at a time.
It is all that we are promised.
Yes?
Blessings on you,
Dawn
Dawn | Homepage | 'Thursday 09th of July 2009 11:13:53 | #

Lesley,
I am glad that you have found a place that you and your mother are happy with and hope that the pieces smooth out more every day.
I can't wait to see what kind of planner you come up with. I love my "calendar of ones own". It gives me daily pleasure.
If you don't mind, may I suggest a new product? I love the decorated file folders that I so often see, and have been trying to find recycled ones, but without much success.
As always I enjoy reading your blog.
Gwyn | 'Thursday 09th of July 2009 10:41:10 | #

Lesley -

Oh my! Your words and what you and your mother and family are going through is so large and meaningful that I am without words to give you. Just know that I am at this end, watching and caring. Going through all things with love is all that we can do - and you are doing that well. Keep going.
Mary | 'Friday 10th of July 2009 09:11:43 | #

Lattes do much good. And I also like that you say "I will to" do something - it is much more empowering that "I will" do something.
Heather | Homepage | 'Friday 10th of July 2009 09:35:09 | #

A planner sounds wonderful! I like the Queen Anne's lace pic, is that British or American ?
Wendy | 'Wednesday 15th of July 2009 09:53:29 | #

Dear Friend,

I keep lovely and loving thoughts always in my heart for you and your family and your dear Mother!!

I sooo look forward to your show in Williamsburg and to the honor and joy of ordering from you in Septmember!!

I am wild with delight!!

I am enjoying my new Grand Daughter and seeing pictures of her daily as she grows (3 weeks now)!! She lives near Cincinnati!!

God's Blessings on You and Your Family Always!!
Yours, rosemary
rosemary lipcius rankin | 'Thursday 16th of July 2009 12:20:42 | #

I thought of you today. And all your lovely creations, too. Hope it's a sweet day for you, friend!
xo Lidy
Lidy | Homepage | 'Tuesday 21st of July 2009 07:09:00 | #