Comments for block-a-day

Comment on plodding by Annette

Annette — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:26:40 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. The quilt is beautiful, very creative. It is so nice to see someone being authentic and sharing each aspect of life. Not just the bright moments but the darker ones too. Know that you are not alone and this too shall pass.

Comment on plodding by renee ~ heirloom seasons

renee ~ heirloom seasons — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:01:17 +0000

Oh dear, I hope some cheeriness finds its way into your days! That quilt could help… such yellow loveliness! I have blah days too, I guess we all do, share what you like here, no need to apologize. xo

Comment on plodding by megan

megan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:03:38 +0000

Hi Lily, I am so sorry you are feeling glum because when I am feeling a little low or lonely your blog always makes me feel good. I do hope that Melbourne becomes more homey for you soon and i think you are doing a great job of settling in when you are obviously a person who finds change challenging. And hey, there is a lot to be said for the healing powers of Agatha Chreitie - don’t underestimate Miss Marple!
Keep writing your wonderful blog, megan

Comment on plodding by Christine Cohrs

Christine Cohrs — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:25 +0000

Hi Kylie

Chin up, I know it isn’t easy and not sure if it ever will get easier. I often feel alone in my adopted country and we have been here for 26 years.
I too have so much time and think I would love to stitch but can;t get my head around it. I try and be happy for the family, but often just sit and ponder.
Sending you a big quilting hug
Christine

Comment on plodding by jmbmommy

jmbmommy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:11:35 +0000

Ahhh, a kindred spirit. The baby steps are a good plan, but also I understand the rest of it. My sister and I were talking the other day about our future selves talking to ourselves of today. They would tell us “Wow, those were a tough couple of months, but look at where we are today!” Then they would tell us of the things that we have done and our strength because of the tough times that we are going through today. I was a bit skeptical at first, but then I thought of some hard times that I had already gone through and then telling that woman that I was, “that things were going to be doable and that we were going to get to do fun things again” It made me feel a bit better, it gave me a bit of perspective about the journey, rather than my sadness being an end place. I appreciate the sunshiny colors. :)

Comment on plodding by Annie D.

Annie D. — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:40:43 +0000

HI LILY,

Sorry to hear you are feeling so blue.Being homesick is a hard thing to deal with.It’s ok to have our sad times and shed a few tear’s. Going for a walk’s helps me more than anything.
With all the joy and beauty you share with the world you can’t stay sad for long! So, Hang in there and be good to yourself. Annie

Comment on plodding by Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:01:04 +0000

I know exactly how you feel. It’s horrible. Baby steps are good though and trying to find something positive every day. Always happy to meet for a coffee x

Comment on plodding by The Chocolate Cat

The Chocolate Cat — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:28:54 +0000

Been there, done that, know exactly how you are feeling. There is nothing worse than not having a friend you can just ‘drop’ in on to share a coffee, a cry or a laugh. Hang in there and be kind to yourself. Sending you a big hug xx

Comment on a day by the lake by Valarie

Valarie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:16:47 +0000

Absoultey a lovely day. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Comment on plodding by Valarie

Valarie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:16:07 +0000

Hi Lily,
Please just be patient with yourself. You are in transition and so many things come with that but I know you’ll be ok.
I just love this quilt and all of it’s textures and colors. It’s so beautiful. May the beauty you create chase your sadness away.
Here’s a very big hug from the other side of the world.