Just as I was feeling really sorry for myself, unable to attend my M-I-L’s memorial service, I receive a thoughtful RAOK card from Christina of Between the Stitches. Perfect timing, funny how that happens. Thank you, Christina.

Dsc01092I’ve booked a couple of things to look forward to. First is a watercolour flower painting workshop in November with my daughter, two exchange students, a co-worker and a friend. These flowers, taken in the garden of artist Otto Niemeyer, in Germany, will be the subject of my painting. Then a group of us bought tickets to see the play Beauty and the Beast, one of my favourite musicals, in December. An old friend from Northern Ireland had a saying, something like – to be happy you need someone to love, something to work for and something to look forward to. I think it makes sense.

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6 responses to “A Pick Me Up”

  1. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    And I will add…. always remember your family and friends who care about you!

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  2. Dorothy Avatar

    A talented knitter and now an artist too? You’re too much. So sorry about you mil’s service. I can imagine it must be very hard for you. I like that saying, though. It says a lot about how we should spend our time! Keep us posted on your artistic endeavors!

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  3. ck Avatar

    Those flowers will make a great painting!

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  4. Leah Avatar

    I love the flowers they are so pretty! And That quote is so true!!!!!

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  5. Karen, sil Avatar
    Karen, sil

    We really missed you last week in MN. Now, I’m trying to get back in the swing of things (only 11 working days ’til retirement!!)…and catch up on your postings. The Kiri is beautiful….can’t wait to see it “live.” Also, the flower picture came across almost like 3-D. It’s beautiful, and will make a great project.

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  6. eyeleen Avatar

    beautiful flowerrs they’ll look wonderful in watercolor.

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