tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post7043156985456860351..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Permission to Have Fun, Responsibility for HappinessLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87252513140632797042013-04-16T11:40:52.206-04:002013-04-16T11:40:52.206-04:00Oh, Gramma Quilter, such an inspiring message! Le...Oh, Gramma Quilter, such an inspiring message! Leah, your children are simply adorable. No family is without their challenges. Every challenge, whether it be with relationships or our general ever evolving perspective through the years , returns time and again until we figure it out. Life lessons. It takes some a lifetime to figure out the elements to a content and balanced journey in this world. The world is what you make it to be. Your world is nicely coming together. Gosh, with all that you do, I applaud the way you are taking on your lifestyle adjustments to allow everyone in your world to breathe in the love and time you give of yourself. Glassy Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306329658854066622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25758780396662418652013-04-01T23:19:53.662-04:002013-04-01T23:19:53.662-04:00A lot of what you wrote here resonated with me-- I...A lot of what you wrote here resonated with me-- I'm also trying to redefine holidays in a less stress centered way, and I think your approach is great. Hope next week's Easter is a blast!Melissa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792702023852707809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-3272288684474357112013-04-01T18:31:35.631-04:002013-04-01T18:31:35.631-04:00I loved this post! How apt to experience such a r...I loved this post! How apt to experience such a renewal, at Easter! I know you guys will have a fantastic Easter party next week. :o)EmilyKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202548680341378684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-38964195123897387802013-04-01T08:12:43.873-04:002013-04-01T08:12:43.873-04:00Great post. I was that slamming, banging over stre...Great post. I was that slamming, banging over stressed mother for the first part of my kids growing up. Then someone told me. "it is better to have a can of soup served with love and a smile and hug rather that a four course dinner where you are serving with anger and resentment that no one noticed all of the hard work you did. That statement helped me have a new perspective. What is done in joy will create the kind of atmosphere and memories that you desire. Not about the doing but the loving.Glad for you that you have that going on in your house at this stage of your life!<br /><br />Gramma Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117963096429818062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-64035712774770329212013-03-31T23:53:52.153-04:002013-03-31T23:53:52.153-04:00Leah, I'm so,happy for you to be able to recog...Leah, I'm so,happy for you to be able to recognize old bad habits or things that just did not make you happy and trying to change how you make memories. We all try our best and do what we think is the right thing for our kids, but sometime it just doesn't come out that way. If you can keep telling yourself to relax and have fun, you'll do great and everyone will be happier. Hope you and your family are feeling better. Have a great Easter party next weekend!Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/08924465097022173518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-85976801756855514082013-03-31T11:45:32.632-04:002013-03-31T11:45:32.632-04:00Leah, I marvel at the growth I've seen in you ...Leah, I marvel at the growth I've seen in you through your blog posts this year. Keep up the good work while making new happy traditions for your family and breaking those old manipulative habits you grew up with (me too - had to stop and think before doing "what mom always did." Permission to have fun granted [by you] for everyone in your current family.Glenna in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968088161352008833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-73987323974698016152013-03-31T09:26:11.278-04:002013-03-31T09:26:11.278-04:00Another person who is up in years, 60. this is alw...Another person who is up in years, 60. this is always an evolving process. Just remember next year you don't have to try and top this year, it is always okay to take a step back. What I am finding is my family is changing, my parents are elderly and we have to accomodate that. So, we are celebrating over three weekends. Last weekend was with the Grandchildren, this weekend is with my parents and next weekend my husband and I are planning a special meal and Spring celebration. This is making me not feel so crazy.Kathy Bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16951108781569463846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-16287226757579349492013-03-31T06:20:47.009-04:002013-03-31T06:20:47.009-04:00Big hand for opening up and sharing your conscious...Big hand for opening up and sharing your consciousness raising with us, families can so easily repeat nu-constructive patterns of previous generations: it takes a brave heart to identify it and a big voice to say 'I'm changing it'. Hugs xx<br />starflash quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172476133621073389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-56716061657313094852013-03-31T01:31:35.387-04:002013-03-31T01:31:35.387-04:00Best wishes for a joy-filled Easter, Leah. Your o...Best wishes for a joy-filled Easter, Leah. Your openness and honesty about the challenge you've faced with your family and desire to overcome it is beautiful and inspiring. Christina Fairley Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229688169194750430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-18619735807488653282013-03-30T22:21:05.932-04:002013-03-30T22:21:05.932-04:00Hope you all are feeling better already, Leah! I c...Hope you all are feeling better already, Leah! I can relate to so many of your family issues you share from time to time it's not even funny. I'm glad you found a way to work around them, I'm sure James will thank you later! Have a wonderful Easter next week, I'm sure it'll turn out even more fun than you anticipated!Kati from Kati's Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629049955792425959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-66928489123870156942013-03-30T21:11:43.774-04:002013-03-30T21:11:43.774-04:00I am simply going to say..."YOU GO GIRL!!&quo...I am simply going to say..."YOU GO GIRL!!" I completely understand every word of what you wrote. It's so nice to read a 'not so perfect' story in the quilty blog world. It helps us all grow, so kudos to you and have one heck of a crazy fun Easter!!<br />Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299967254021018465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-27604857704594101882013-03-30T20:47:12.375-04:002013-03-30T20:47:12.375-04:00Love your outlook Leah. Hope y'all feel much b...Love your outlook Leah. Hope y'all feel much better soon. And yes, a round of applause for happy choices! <br />Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948038420636643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-8240212973965083732013-03-30T20:40:42.040-04:002013-03-30T20:40:42.040-04:00Leah, enjoy the Easter holiday by doing whatever m...Leah, enjoy the Easter holiday by doing whatever makes you happy! I've got some baggage leftover from my family too. We're grown ups now and can do whatever we feel like! Have fun and enjoy it your own way!!Rosemary Dickinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114309646885491152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-13622985051407487182013-03-30T20:17:50.471-04:002013-03-30T20:17:50.471-04:00I think many people have issues with holidays, and...I think many people have issues with holidays, and there are always TV families and Martha Stewart to show us a false perfection. I appreciate your sharing of the process of creating happiness, and there are lessons here that I will apply to my life. Thanks!Janet Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933037997225528476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-91411754046214358132013-03-30T19:20:09.868-04:002013-03-30T19:20:09.868-04:00How wonderful that you can own your own piece of t...How wonderful that you can own your own piece of the dysfunction and now move on to a better place. Blessings!Vic in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552281371631960555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-22620076239265299892013-03-30T17:38:51.564-04:002013-03-30T17:38:51.564-04:00My childhood was a pretty crappy one and I really ...My childhood was a pretty crappy one and I really appreciate when you choose to share that side of your life with us! I hope you have a fantasic EasterPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134872928539596231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-41856865194642746342013-03-30T16:17:32.244-04:002013-03-30T16:17:32.244-04:00You've got it under control!!! It is a lot of...You've got it under control!!! It is a lot of work...but I still have memories of our easter basket(s) and the baskets I would make for my kids. Just what we mothers do...so glad you have your arms and heart wrapped around this event! ENJOY!Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-65694143953398346242013-03-30T15:27:18.015-04:002013-03-30T15:27:18.015-04:00HI Leah.....Happy end of March, 2013!!! Many of yo...HI Leah.....Happy end of March, 2013!!! Many of your posts resonate with me.....I'm glad you're pulling past the pain and making it a positive experience. At 60, I'm not quite there yet....but......<br />Oh well...whoever said their family put the FUN in dysFUNctional sure wasn't talking about mine. Isn't it amazing the scars we carry into adulthood? If only I'd known as I child I didn't have to "put up with" some of the crap that came my way...I just didn't know then. But on a positive note I appreciate you letting us in and giving us the opportunity to heal and deal with stuff ourselves. BTW...my fmq is getting soooooo much better! Big Hug, Leah.kupton52https://www.blogger.com/profile/06144423270354113422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-74264597313244719772013-03-30T14:49:18.687-04:002013-03-30T14:49:18.687-04:00I love how you are not afraid to "tell it lik...I love how you are not afraid to "tell it like it is". Good for you! Have a wonderful Easter party, it will be more fun when no one is sick.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953999600793844312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-39185610784389849392013-03-30T13:57:26.920-04:002013-03-30T13:57:26.920-04:00I have some issues with holiday stresses, and I fi...I have some issues with holiday stresses, and I find I can avoid channeling my mom if I choose to do what I *want* and not what I *should* do. I think it is a huge step for you to be able to reschedule your party- doing what is right for you and your family, not just what some mean inner voice is saying you *should* do.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203859954322015772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-6546750053691663252013-03-30T13:40:34.582-04:002013-03-30T13:40:34.582-04:00I love this post! I am a big believer that we all...I love this post! I am a big believer that we all must take responsibility for our own happiness, and that no one else can do it for us. It sounds like you're well on your way to having a happy Easter! :)Tasha Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260468943279618010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-11665467361324926002013-03-30T13:39:04.321-04:002013-03-30T13:39:04.321-04:00Great post Leah, Good for you for looking to the ...Great post Leah, Good for you for looking to the positive and channeling happiness in what you are doing. Life can get so busy and overwhelming for us all. We have to slow down and savor every moment we can especially with our sweet little ones :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673470550534877117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-80906262975683119212013-03-30T13:08:50.475-04:002013-03-30T13:08:50.475-04:00Sounds like a great plan, i'm sure you and you...Sounds like a great plan, i'm sure you and your family will have a wonderful time. You won't just enjoy the day - you'll always have the memories, and so will your family.<br />Have fun, happy easter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004773603582115683noreply@blogger.com