Family Loss

This past week was one filled with bereavement. On Tuesday we lost Ashley's Aunt Evy. She resided at Phoebe Home the last several years , and was not doing very well mentally. She did not always recognize his Mother, which was tough on her.
On Friday Ashley lost his sister to cancer. Annette was a young 67 years of age. She had a rare form of cancer which took the life of his sister Andrea several years ago. Annette leaves behind 2 sons and several step kids from Rommie's first marriage. Infact Todd told us this evening that Rommie has not accepted it yet and was cleaning the house all day. This will be tough on him as they were soul mates.
We are somewhat concerned for his Mom as losing both a sister and a daughter in the same week is very tough. Mom has been very quiet from what we hear.
What we must remember is that neither Annette or Aunt Evy would want us to mourn their death but to celebrate their life and to be happy.
Ashley is leaving on Sunday for Pa to attend 2 funerals, and returning on Saturday.

On a more positive note: Peace Valley Quilts is now the official person to sew on the letters and chenille on the letterjackets. I have picked up 8 this week. Completed 3 of them so far. Hopefully I can get the other 5 done this weekend.

Commissioned Quilt & New Service

I finished the Quilt that was commissioned. All is well. Melodi really liked it and is positive Cate will also. Also received a new job/service to add to Peace Valley Quilts. I am now sewing the letters and Chenille on to Letter jackets. I picked up 6 on Tuesday,  1 yesterday, and there are 2 more at the store waiting for me. I have completed 3 of them. I can generally get one done each evening after work and dinner.

We will be going to Erin's after work on Friday so that we can ravel with her to Seely/Swan for her 1/2 Marathon. I hope the weather holds.I look forward to getting away. We will have to dress warmly.
I went to the Job Fair yesterday, dropped off a resume to Alltel, and went for an interview at ASC this morning. It looks good there for another interview, hopefully a job offer.

This has been a not so good week for family. Rommie thinks Annette had a stroke this weekend. She is not doing well. The Home Health Nurse believes the cancer has entered her brain. not long now. We are prepared for her death but that by no means we are ready. We also received some news yesterday that
Mom's sister Evy passed away. Butch, Cheryl, & Mom drove up today to PA for the funeral.

Time for bed.....

1st Internet Commissioned Quilt!

Earlier this week I received my 1st Quilt via the internet! It is for a little girl who is turning One. I am so excited. It will be, at Melodie's request, similar to the Strawberry Picnic. Finished Kayla's and the Green with Envy Quilt on the HQ. Then finished the bindings on each. All I have to do is label them. Which I made too.
Ashley returned from PA after his visit with Annette. She is "golden" in color. Her spirits are good, which is a relief.
We are seriously considering sending me to school for Pharmacy Tech. Money is the issue so we really have to think about it. I also applied or sent resumes to the VA for several jobs, and took a test for the 911 dispatcher position for Jefferson County on Friday.  Got an 81, 75 was the MHP requirement. We'll see if I get a phone call.
I really need to get back on the Wii. Need to lose weight. Hopefully if I put this down in print I'll do it.