tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post4793863233108203068..comments2024-03-08T16:15:53.167-08:00Comments on Wonky Patchwork: Maria's QuiltWonky Patchworkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877163026017340681noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-21881051597797827032014-06-17T19:30:02.157-07:002014-06-17T19:30:02.157-07:00It sounds like you are doing an amazing job taking...It sounds like you are doing an amazing job taking care of the emotional needs of your little one. Little Maria is dealing with a very difficult subject, but I know with such a wonderful mama, she will .take it though. Hugs to you all.<br /><br />The quilt is beautiful..I am amazed at how well you do with faces. <br />Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967901886618696506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-63320226273263353812014-06-07T00:08:35.717-07:002014-06-07T00:08:35.717-07:00It's so hard to know what to tell isn't it...It's so hard to know what to tell isn't it, what will be reassuring, what's too much, and that fine line between being honest and protecting their childhood. It sounds like you're doing an amazing job and I strongly suspect that it's all the cuddles and the non verbal reassurance that will do just as much good as the words xCarie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-26418272001844694872014-06-04T18:12:48.816-07:002014-06-04T18:12:48.816-07:00It's wonderful that Maria wants to talk to you...It's wonderful that Maria wants to talk to your about her feelings and fears. It shows the depth of your relationship. I know you have what it takes to help guide your family, through this. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Maria's quilt is adorable. I find that the times I'm too tired and stressed to create, are the times I should be taking the time to do, so. Creating keeps me centered, healthy and happy. You need to take that time for yourself, it will help keep you strong and better able to help your mom and your family. Jo Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622284091135049983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-45422370266713462472014-06-04T14:47:28.405-07:002014-06-04T14:47:28.405-07:00Sounds like you are a really great mom, taking the...Sounds like you are a really great mom, taking the time to listen and giving a lot of thought to how to navigate a heavy topic. Good on you. I love seeing what you do with embroidery and applique, can't wait to see it develop.Emily Carneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211749965134783909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-1225881990451970652014-06-04T13:25:50.182-07:002014-06-04T13:25:50.182-07:00You and I are right on the same path in that we fi...You and I are right on the same path in that we find it much better to focus on now. And that is mainly what i was planning to share until I read your last few sentences.And then i thought - you have pretty much answered your own question for how to best support and comfort Maria at this time. Because, like you, I believe that creating and making are incredibly powerful tools for healing and for working through. Engage her in art, craft, some form of making - help her make a doll or a small quilt for her doll, ............I don't know her inclinations but surely the act of making will be a positive influence on her at this difficult time. And while working together, quiet opportunities to share feelings and thoughts may present themselves.pam harrishttp://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-45049413815798140222014-06-04T09:30:23.810-07:002014-06-04T09:30:23.810-07:00Faces are very difficult and I think that you did ...Faces are very difficult and I think that you did wonderfully on this one!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612686505076697159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-79550613475335244782014-06-04T09:15:21.799-07:002014-06-04T09:15:21.799-07:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbcyGrt3ZCM. Sal, ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbcyGrt3ZCM. Sal, this book is called Waterbugs and Dragonflies. Its a beautiful story and quite appropriate for Maria. You can order it online easilyxxxxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767751390447079995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-78662815900163786482014-06-04T05:15:22.269-07:002014-06-04T05:15:22.269-07:00I love this quilt, Sally! It is so difficult to a...I love this quilt, Sally! It is so difficult to answer questions that take a lifetime in the answering. It is the constancy and reassurance of your love that will see Maria through! Sending prayers and hugs!Jessica Haddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875796857031179101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-27196851549560547522014-06-04T02:23:31.827-07:002014-06-04T02:23:31.827-07:00Wow, it turned out beautifully! You certainly have...Wow, it turned out beautifully! You certainly have talent to faces - amazing..! It looks like a book character, from some funny and a little bit mysterious story, by Astrid Lingren maybe? Izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994172285202050805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-60043310637048556102014-06-03T19:40:26.282-07:002014-06-03T19:40:26.282-07:00Hugs for you. Love love the quilt. It does look li...Hugs for you. Love love the quilt. It does look like Maria, and Venetia too - but to my eyes M looks like a younger version of V - if that makes any sense?<br />I have no ideas for dealing with death, I failed miserably a few weeks ago to explained to my little lady that her g'ma bumble (my mum) was in heaven or as I chose to put it "up in the stars". Now every time we see a star madam shrieks 'hi g'ma bumble' and asks to go not a plane to see her. And wants to know why she can't visit *sigh* <br /> Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726626514824694078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-81464059822674661702014-06-03T19:36:47.297-07:002014-06-03T19:36:47.297-07:00It is amazing what can pour out of us when we sit ...It is amazing what can pour out of us when we sit down to write a post. It can definitely be very therapeutic. I wish I had some words of wisdom to share in how to handle these questions from little ones, I can appreciate how difficult it is. With our littlest ones I think words can be too much for them to comprehend, at least the concept of what the words mean, and so you are right about the doing of living in the moment. The actions will speak louder than the words, eventually. I wonder if a little gratitude practice would help her. My little man went through a phase when every night as we snuggled in bed he would share with me how sad he was that the day was over. I understood his sadness came from the day ending and all the fun of the day coming to an end, but it made me sad that he was ending the day that way, so we started journaling before falling asleep. I write: "my favourite things about today are" at the top of the page and he shares the favourite parts of his day and I write them down. It can be quite funny the things he remembers and shares from his day, and has come to be a wonderful way for us to end our day. Instead of the sadness of the day being over, he is now focused on the happiness the day gave him. Not a big thing, but changed his perspective. Hugs to you as you move through this with Maria. <br /><br />Now on to the quilt....it is gorgeous, and beautifully captured. You are so very talented, and I am sure Maria will love it. Can't wait to hear what she thinks about it. <br /><br />Hope I didn't ramble on too much. xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.com