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I'm touched beyond words.....well, I have a few....

8/28/2014

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WOW………I am overwhelmed in the best kind of way.  I never dreamed there would be such an outpouring of good wishes and support!   The best therapy ever! 

I read and reread all of the responses on my blog, Facebook and the private emails.  I would love to respond to them all individually but a group message will have to do as there are not enough hours in the days to say all that is in my heart! 

I have absorbed all your thoughts and suggestions so they will be with me and I am going to print them off so they are close at hand if and when another human tornado blows through. 

I laughed at some comments and cried over others.   There is something to be said about knowing we are not alone.  Although  I hate that you too have experienced the ugly side of humanity there is comfort knowing I haven’t been singled out.   It sure makes me think and I will try to not take it so personally.  I feel so strong today, like titanium and if anyone walked in the door and started in on me, my tank is so full of "sass" I’d send them packing and holler, hope the door hits you in the arse on the way out!"   Well, maybe I wouldn't say that but it's fun to think I could!  I'll definitely be thinking it though! 

                                     So bless you all!


Yesterday the universe sent Santa to me. I needed a ray of sunshine and sure enough, I had a smile you could see for a mile. Silly really, how a man in a long, white beard, red shirt and hat that says Santa can make you feel like a child again.  All those wonderful Christmas stories and recollections engrained deeply in my memory all came to the forefront. It was just what I needed!

Mr. and Mrs. Claus were so lovely and sweet, I almost got a cavity.  Santa was definitely jolly but smaller around the girth than I remembered.  Mrs. Claus said he's lost a bit of weight so she's had to sew padding into his suit.   The happy couple are retired from the North Pole and living in Atlanta Georgia where they do wonderful deeds for children, especially those in need of a little Christmas magic. They touched my heart and I gave them one of my hooked Cone Santas to add to their collection of festive decorations.   Mrs. Claus also bought a kit because she fell in love with hooking and said if she lived around here she would be hanging out at the studio with all us gals. 

I also got to hang out with Kay Lewis at our daytime hook-in.  We chatted about life and I think maybe we were twins that got separated at birth.  A kindred spirit for sure!   So after the bad came the good.  If only it would stop there but I know there will be other trials.  I hope to handle them better, I’ll keep you posted. 

The hook-in gathering was small but mighty.  Patsy dropped by, Teresa from next door and her friend Kay.   It was a great afternoon. 


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Patsy....it sure isn't hard to smile with Santa around!
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Mr. & Mrs. Claus.  They have a blog if anyone would like to follow.  Details are on the card. 
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Kay Lewis with her masterpiece. 
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Teresa with her Primitive Oriental
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Initially Yours Z, Zebra stripe with jungle colours.
9 Comments
patsy
8/28/2014 07:27:51 am

I LOVE SANTA!!!!!!! and all my hooking friends! I always have fun at the hook-ins. everyone should come....well not everyone...just the happy fun people!!!

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Lynne Gill link
8/28/2014 07:52:20 am

I knew you would feel better today. The hurt mean people cause is so hard and I felt for you last night. Your incredible shop is on my bucket list...we have a rug hooking group from Middle Bass Island, Ohio...you are loved here.

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Deborah Schrang
8/28/2014 07:54:35 am

so glad you are feeling better today! And I meant every word yesterday, as I am sure, did others! just remember, not my circus, not my monkeys! have a great day!

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Sue Cunningham
8/28/2014 10:17:53 am

Deborah, I love that saying! I'm going to use it often when I'm spending time with Christine.
Thanks for the smile!

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pat leech
8/28/2014 09:53:10 am

Its a new.day! A new dawn! And best if all#!! A NEW YOU!!!!! Glad your doing do much better! !!!

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Anne
8/28/2014 11:38:28 am

Glad you're feeling better today Christine. Just remember those people who are so hateful with others are not happy themselves. Something is missing in their life and they have to take it out on others, and you happened to be the one they chose this week. Keep smiling.

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Jackie Roop link
8/28/2014 11:02:16 pm

I have the same problem only I had to learn how to defend myself at an early age. Now that I am older I am not afraid to put someone in their place if deserving!! I make it perfectly clear if you offend me I will say so. Feisty old bitch with fangs...Cheers

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Santa Jack
8/29/2014 08:01:06 pm

What a wonderful gift it was to find your shop and to meet you, Christine, along with your lovely little gathering of Happy Hookers!! Of course this wasn't our first meeting, as I remember you fondly from my visits to you as a child--HO!HO!HO! But it was like this meeting was supposed to happen, Mrs. Claus and I so much enjoyed your spirit and incredible generosity with the beautiful hooked Santa! Believe me, it will enjoy a place of prominence in our Santa collection displayed in our home at Christmas. Thank you so much and remember, no matter what unpleasantness comes your way from time to time, just keep up your sweet smile and welcoming spirit, because when you share love, it's Christmas every day!

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Glenna
9/1/2014 02:12:26 am

Glad you are feeling better...the people who love you and respect you and your business are all that matter, don't let the others have any control in your life....they are not worth it!!! see you Wednesday night...

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