by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Hi cuties,

Hope everyone is well. It has been a long time since I posted and lots has happened in the last four months but I am doing fine. We decided to get ready for our retirement and got busy renovating our house to put it up for sale and start shopping for a new one. Renos are now finished (thank goodness) and the hunt is still on. I need to find a house with a nice big sewing room where I can work freely without restraint. A girl can dream and I am dreaming big lol.

Having lots of ups and downs health wise and some days are better than others. I officially retired in June and it feels great.

Finally started embroiderying again this week and it
felt good to get my creative juices flowing again. Have lots of orders to do so I need to get to it.

My older sister (1 year older than I) had a stroke in June and that worried me alot. She is doing better now and should have only minor side effects, she was extremely lucky. My BIL (hubby to one of our cuties) is currently having some health issues that are troublesome and I would appreciate any prayers you can offer. He is going in for one last treatment today and hopefully this will get him back on track, fingers and toes crossed.

Have not had time to catch up on all the latest cuties news but hope to do so soon.

So just thought I would let you know that I am alive and kicking (but not too high lol). Have missed being on here.

Take care,
Hugs
Michelle

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Comments (17)

by pennifold 19 Aug 2014

I'm so sorry I missed this post Michelle. I've often thought of you and wondered where you were. Thanks for letting us know what has been happening in your life. I do so pray that you find a lovely big home with a great area for your sewing. I also pray that your health and your BIL improves greatly. Love and blessings Chris

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by michemb 19 Aug 2014

Thanks Chris,

It sure has been a hectic time here for us but the dust has settled and things are back to normal. At this stage of the game we will probably wait until spring to move. As for my sewing room, I have been planning it in my head and it is lovely (and big) lol,
hugs
Michelle

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by susiesembroidery 15 Aug 2014

It is nice to welcome you back after this time. Enjoy your househunting and I hope you find the dream sewing room that you wish for.

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

Oh so do I, at least 200 square feet would be nice

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by blueeyedblonde 15 Aug 2014

Glad to see you back. I haven't been on here much in the last while, but still missed seeing you and your projects - always gave me inspiration!

Good luck in your house hunt. Are you looking right there or are you looking farther away?

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

thank you,
Our first priority is the size of the lot, want something a little bigger where my future grandchildren can play freely and we can enjoy nature. Secondly we want something big enough for me to have a large sewing room and preferrbly on one level because of my health probelms.
It may take awhile for us to find it but we are not in a big hurry.

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by cfidl 15 Aug 2014

It is so good to see you! I was unable to stitch for awhile. I was miserable! I tore up my yard! Now I have to keep working it! UGH!

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

Thanks Christine,
Flowers are lovely, but they are alot of work, ask me how I know. Have tons of them here but don't want so many in the new house, body can't handle it any more,

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by sdrise 15 Aug 2014

Nice to see you back here again. !! Looking forward to seeing your projects once again. Happy house hunting.! Suzanne

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

Thanks Suzanne,

I have come to realize that I am much more difficult in what I want at this age. Eventually we will find what we want.

Hugs back

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by jerrib 15 Aug 2014

Hi Michelle:
Glad to see you back and looking forward to seeing all your beautiful projects. I have missed them.
Prayers for you and your family.
Hugs
Jerri

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

Hi Jerri

It has been a long summer and I am looking forward to some normalcy.
hugs
Michelle

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by cece1 15 Aug 2014

I have missed seeing your beautiful and inspiring work. Glad you have turned the corner, and here's hoping for brighter days ahead! Hugs, Cece

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

thanks Cece,

I take things one day at a time
hugs back

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by sewilso 15 Aug 2014

I have wondered where you were! I think we can all agree you have been missed. I'm looking forward to your projects and inspiration!!! Good luck with everything! Hugs, sharon

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

thank you Sharon,

it is good to get back to norma, if that is possible lol

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by lbrow 15 Aug 2014

Welcome back Michelle, and may all your days be blessed ones. as well as your hubby and the rest of your family

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by michemb 16 Aug 2014

thanks

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by noah 14 Aug 2014

Glad to hear whats going on with you .I will be praying hugs Carolyn

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Thanks Carolyn,

hugs back
Michelle

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by edithfarminer 14 Aug 2014

Was just thinking yesterday that I had not seen much of your wonderful creations lol. So sorry to hear about your problems and family problems. Prayers for all. Take care. Hugs Edith

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

thanks Édith, Now that cuties are on the prayer wagon, I am hopeful that things will improve all around,

hugs
Michelle

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by jrob Moderator 14 Aug 2014

Michelle, I've missed seeing you and I'm glad you are back. Keep us updated on your health and your house search and of course your sister and BIL. You will all be in my prayers.

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Thanks Jerrilyn

I'm back and ready to go,

hugs
Michelle

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by airyfairy 14 Aug 2014

Have missed you and seeing your beautiful embroidery. Good luck with the house hunting and may your health problems soon be a thing of the past. Hugs Sarah

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Thank you Sarah,
house, hunting sure takes up a lot of time but I do enjoy it almost as much as embroidery lol,
hugs

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by harleysville 14 Aug 2014

So good to have an update Michelle. Prayers for you and all of your family. Glad you are back to sewing. I have missed your lovely creations.

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Thanks so much,
glad to be back
hugs

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by rescuer Moderator 14 Aug 2014

Thanks for checking in. I have been missing you and your projects! Prayers for you and your family.
Hugs

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Thanks so much,
can never have too many prayers,
hugs

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by decojo 14 Aug 2014

Congratulations on your retirement! Prayers for you and your family! Hugs Joyce

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

Thanks Joyce,

I am liking it so far lol
hugs

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by lidiad 14 Aug 2014

Welcome back, Michelle, it's nice to "see" you again. I have missed you and your wonderful projects and I'm looking forward to see your next projects. Sending prayers to your sister and BIL for a quick and complete recovery.
Hugs, Lidia

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by michemb 14 Aug 2014

thanks Lidia,

good to get back to my favorite site,
hugs

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