12/12/2012

Gifts

Just look at this amazing small quilt gift from Marcie.  Isn't it darling?
Marcie came by to visit on Friday and Saturday because she was visiting her daughter, Jennifer.  I was in pretty bad shape and they cleaned my bathrooms for me!  They haven't been that clean since last January and I can't tell you, girls, how grateful I am.  I also need cleaning tips for that downstairs bathroom because I can't get it nearly as clean as you did.  Comet?  Steel wool?  Jennifer also put lots of lights on my tree  so I am extra-grateful for that, too.  I probably shouldn't have pulled out the Christmas stuff since I still am feeling fairly bad.  

While I was snoozing in bed, helpless, Rembrandt chose Kaaren of Painted Quilt and Quilt Hollow as the giveaway winners; congratulations to you and for finding favor with that crazy cat.  If you can get your mailing addresses to me today, my friend Muriel who is visiting to help with chores might be able to get these ready; otherwise, it might take me a  few days to be able to get to it.  

I'll do an update after awhile on my health.  It isn't good and I think I need to let you all know because so many of you have been so kind to ask and send good wishes and I can tell you are kind of wondering why I don't say anything much about it.  

So talk to you later!  Karen

26 comments:

julieQ said...

Just sending lots of get well wishes and hugs your way!! I love when my bathroom is sparkling and smells wonderful, with a soft candle glowing...so I am glad for that wonderful gift for you!!

Jacqueline said...

My Christmas wish for you is peace within and get well wishes.

There is life after chemo, trust me - I know.

paulette said...

Sending good wishes and healing thoughts your way!! HUGE hug!!
Pxo

Lori said...

Oh Karen, I'm so sorry you are feeling so crummy.
But how sweet to let your friends love for you shine through. Take care.

Impera Magna said...

Friends in need are just THE BEST ever! I'm so glad you have support during these trying days!

I'm praying for you!

Karen said...

How nice of Marcie and daughter to clean for you. I know you are not feeling good. And sorry that you are going through so much.

I have your book "Bountiful Life" right beside my computer. I think of you every time I see the cover of it.

Heirlooms by Ashton House said...

Oh my! Marcie sure made an adorable little quilt for you! What a good friend. Glad they were able to help you out. I think about you often and hope for good news on the health front. I hope the new year will bring better days for you.

luv2quilt2 said...

Just sending good wishes to you in your health struggles. I'm also having some serious issues, and my friends have been just the best support. My prayers are with you.

Me and My Stitches said...

Oh Karen - so sorry you are not feeling well at all. I knew that Marcie was coming to visit you - what a wonderful friend she is! Take care of you and know that we are all thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers.

Mary said...

The little quilt is beautiful and I just know each stitch was done with love. They are definitely good friends if they cleaned your bathroom! I, too, hope you feel better.

Kaaren said...

I hope you'll be feeling better soon, Karen. You definitely have good friends and deserve them.

Thank you for choosing my name for your giveaway. I'm sooooo excited! Yay for Mary too!

KC Quilter said...

So sorry, Karen, to hear that you are feeling so bad. I think about you often and hope you feel better soon. So good of your friends to help out. Take care.

Sheila said...

i was only speaking to a friend about you today and wondering how you are. So sorry to hear you are not doing so well. Hope your Tim is nearby and able to support you, along with your friends. With warmest wishes from "Down Under"

Barb said...

adorable quilt from Marcie
I love the cheddar with the green and also those sweet tiny nine patches.
I pinned it - I hope that's okay

Barb said...

sending you hugs and hoping you are feeling better soon -
what wonderful friends
xx

Heartsdesire said...

Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way and hoping your health starts improving soon. It's wonderful that you have such kind friends to come in and do things for you. Congrats to your winners, Rembrandt did a great job.

MARCIE said...

So many people care about you and are leaving such sweet msgs. I hope you are feeling a little better each day. Jen and I loved being with you. I am glad to know Muriel was there too. Love you dear friend.

O'Quilts said...

Now THAT is the best expression of love that I ever could think of. Clean bathrooms...That even puts a smile on my face!! Life is really horrid sometimes..but you know that around the corner a surprise could come...so chin up..I can see that you have lots of people who care about you. Sending hugs from Charlotte, NC

Misty said...

What a sweet quilt and what wonderful friends you have! I am so glad you have a great support system when you are going through a difficult time. Sending wishes for good health your way!

Meredith said...

Having clean your home when you are ill and can not do it is such a blessing. I know. I hope you are getting rest. I keep praying

antique quilter said...

I LOVE the quilt marcie made you , how sweet of her.
and cleaning your bathrooms that shows what true friends are.
So glad you have them close that can help you
wish I could come over and take you out to lunch and a drive to see the Christmas lights...
Kathie

Anonymous said...

Marcie is the sweetest. It's a difficult time for you and just knowing the good friends you have are reassuring. You are a treasure...a very, very special treasure.

Karen in Breezy Point said...

I'm so glad to hear you have angels taking care of you and your home. Take good care of yourself--I'm sending big, tight cyber hugs!

Libby said...

I know I haven't been around much of late, but I think of you every day and hold to my mantra! Take good care of yourself and let those meds do their work. There are a lot of folks out here keeping you in their thoughts. Hugs from across the miles!

Becky said...

Karen, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't think we have met, but we have mutual friends from Little Quilts. I live in Gwinnett County. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Take care!

Darlene said...

Oh Karen, my heart is breaking however I know you are a very strong woman. You've raised an incredible son!

There's so much I want and could say but instead I'm just going to leave lots and lots of ((HUGS)). I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and daily prayers.