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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ups and Downs...

January has been a month of Ups and Downs for me, more downs than ups, it seems.... A good friend lost her sister (my age) to cancer a short time ago. This sister was the caregiver of their elderly father (91), so I've been trying to help/support her while she emptied the house and settled her Dad into a Senior's Complex nearby. The poor father, who has some dementia, does not want to be there and cannot understand why he couldn't stay in his home. Tough on everyone....
Another friend continues a long difficult battle with cancer. A third friend has been diagnosed with a serious illness. Yet another friend just visited us from Winnipeg to attend the funeral of her godson. This 23 year old was the son of a high school friend of mine; he was killed in a tragic "crash and burn" accident... very sad... tough funeral yesterday....
I also found out recently that I won't be teaching at Quilt Canada this year. Due to low registrations so far for the Conference they have cut some of the teachers/classes from the schedule.. I am disappointed, but don't regret the experience and have learned alot.... So, if any of you are still pondering/considering attendance at Quilt Canada, you would be wise to decide soon and get in touch with Jackie, the Registrar to let her know your intentions. If registration does not pick up soon, they may have to cut more classes...
On the "up" side, Laura is happier this term. Thanks to all of you who have enquired about her. She has moved into a single room in a different Res and she is so much happier! Now she can work or sleep when she wants, without interruption... She and three friends have just found an apartment for next year and signed the lease this past weekend. So that is something "exciting" for her to look forward to...
Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to happier days ahead....

Peace,
Linda

"The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it". ~ C C Scott

2 comments:

GailM. said...

My your friends are having a rough time. I hope they all find comfort from great friends. Too bad about the Dad who doesn't want to be in the home. Poor guy.

I am hoping to attend Quilt Canada when it comes to Halifax in 2012. It as very expensive in Calgary and I think it was just bad timing with the economy and the fact that there was not university accommodations for the delegates. I'm so sad that your classes got cut. I do hope they reconsider you for Halifax.

I dropped into your class last Saturday, and everyone was so pleased with their little CQ piece. I know that many of those people will be anxious to take on a more agressive project like your Festive Elegance Christmas Sock.

You must be relieved that Laura is more comfortable at university and how fun to help her get ready for an apartment next year.

I hope you make a list of things you/she needs for the apartment. I have lots of household stuff and will save stuff for her if you like.

Marie Alton said...

Hi Linda ... I soooo know how you're feeling! I've been going through similar circumstances...just before Christmas my neighbour Velda passed away after a 2-year battle with cancer ... then lost an old family friend ... and a former employee who was only 29.

I have turned to solace in beading ... and it helps me to focus on the positive ... especially because I've had a flood of incredible ideas.

To paraphrase your quote ... "That which does not kill us ... makes us stronger!"

Hugs ... Marie

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