sewhappy Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Just posted on the Birthday forum that I have finally sent out my overdue blocks - I have been dealing with some very serious health issues with my dad - just found out he has anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months- I of course was unable to find the info for some of your blocks so I made a number of my favorites in bright or happy colors and working on them was somewhat theraputic for me - so I hope you like them and if you don't I am very sorry. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Patty, Enjoy your time with your dad. Don't worry about the blocks. Everybody knows they are a labor of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 patty take this time with your dad. we will keep you all in prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Patty - I agree with Teresa and Bekah, you know we understand!! You do what YOU need to do. Family has to come first. Sorry to hear the news about your father, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Big HUG!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Patty -take time to be with your father -I was in your exact situation and the time we spent together was some of the best we ever had...because I really listened! take care -keeping you in my thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thank you for the kind words-Really needed them! I am an only child and mom & I don't usually get along I don't want to overuse DH's ear and trying to be strong for the kids!! I find myself crying alot alone-don't want to burden anyone. Flying out to see them soon also difficult 'cuz they live in another state & mom keeps telling me not to come yet-What does that mean???? I want to see him while he is somewhat strong not just at the end. Did not mean to get this long winded - Sorry Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Patty, When we found out my Dad had cancer and he didn't have very long I was devastated and I agree with Rita, the time left will be very special to you. Take every advantage you can to be with him as the time goes by way too fast. My prayers are with you and your family. Judi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverly Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Your Dad would rather have you come while he is "okay". A friend of mine made the comment one time that she could not afford to fly home twice. So she was planning on going only to the funeral. I talked her into going while her Dad was still alive and somewhat coherent. She was happy for the time they had together. She also ended up with money for the trip back for the funeral. God works in mysterious ways. Our prayers are with you. Follow your heart. Beverly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Patty, Spend the time with your Dad. You will never regret it. I was laid off in January and my Dad feel ill in March and died in early May. I was able to spend time with him for which I am very thankful. The lay off was a blessing. I could have never taken the time off. PamelaA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Patty, I forgot to add you and your family are in my prayers. PamelaA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Patty, We seem to always have enough time and $$ for the funeral, don't we? Take the time now. Your father is a lot easier to hug and talk to than a coffin is. My father had congestive heart failure and was put in a convalescence home with pneumonia because my stepmother could not take care of him or keep up with him. She was an amputee. She really did not want us to fly out and visit. She was afraid we would upset my father and make more work for her. We listened to her reasoning then got on a plane and went anyway. It was a great visit. 2 months later he was gone. For me, I never want to say the words "I wish that I had..." I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Very well said Linda - Go Patty - Go!!! Those b.blocks can wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Patty -I got your block today -it's really nice...hope you're doing as well as you possibly can...keeping you in my thoughts. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingupastorm Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Patty your block arrived in my mailbox today and I really love it, especially the paisley fabric. On the topic of your Dad and his illness. In life there are somethings you can do over and some things you can not. You cannot do over spending more time with your Dad. Take it from me having had 3 family members die in the last 8 years that is is MOST important to spend time with them while they are still well enough for you and them to really enjoy those visits! You and your family will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusmaulk Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Patty, Thank you for the block you sent me. It is one of my favorites too! (Churndash) My blocks are all houses, so I will add a small house in the middle of your block. I hope you and your dad get to spend some quality time together. I try to do the same with my parents whenever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2qlt4u Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thank You Patty, I received your block today. I love it, the colors will go well with the others Ive received. Dads are so very special, enjoy all the moments your have together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks Patty for the block that arrived in Friday's mail. It is very pretty. It will fit in nicely with my other blocks. Hope you are enjoying time with your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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