Mother's Day Blessings

I've just returned from staying with three of my darling grandchildren for a week while my daughter and her husband took a trip together. What a joy it was being part of their everyday lives. They are 12, 10 and 7 ... busy with school, friends, sports, music lessons, and more. My son and his wife have three children too (7, 5 and 2) and, joy of joys, these two families live only ten minutes apart. My husband and I live 500 miles from them and when I haven't seen them for awhile, I'm crazy with longing for all of them. That's why I drive or fly to see them as often as I can. I love my life here in the mountains but I'm too far away from my children and grandchildren. What a dilemma! However, I'm grateful for good highways, a reliable car, and direct flights. Most of all, on this Mother's Day, I feel blessed with a wonderful family.

Quilting for Mother's Day

I'm working on a small wall quilt (pot of geraniums) to give my sweet mom for Mother's Day. Although machine quilting is not my best skill, I'm pleased with the results so far. I just have to add the binding and I'm done. We're taking her out for brunch tomorrow when I'll give it to her. In the meantime, I'll brew up some of my new green tea and visit my good friend who recently had shoulder surgery.