Friday, July 19, 2013



We have been enjoying some warmer temperatures here...not unbearably hot like in some places...and since we don't have much humidity, it's been really nice...and the evenings are wonderful. I'm so glad the weekend is upon us, so we can really relax and enjoy.

I managed to get some stitching done this week. I stitched up the last two blocks for our Stitchers' Timeout block exchange. The themes were Halloween and Snowmen, and here are scans of my efforts.
This is Scaredy Cats from Val's Stuff

  
and this is Snowmen also from Val's Stuff



There has been some family stress happening...my oldest daughter has applied for a new position and is waiting to hear about that., and my youngest has not been feeling well and is starting to imagine all sorts of things are wrong with her. She is trying to get new insurance so that she can get to a doctor and find out what is really happening. So any good thoughts or prayers you can spare would be much appreciated. I (of course) tend to worry myself sick over this kind of thing...but I guess that's just what moms do!

Work moves along. We had some people in to do some  geo-testing to see what is really under all that grass behind our building and how costly it may be to dig into whatever it is. They weren't here as long as planned though, so maybe that's good news! Also, we have had a horrible odor off and on in this building for the past two and a half years. It comes and goes, but we haven't been able to figure out the cause. We have had all sorts of tests done, but no answers. This week we had another person come in and take samples and stuff. I'm calling her the "smell whisperer"...I only hope they are able to find out what it is. Our patrons come in from the fresh air outside and gasp. Everyone has heir own ideas of what it could be...you don't even want to hear the suggestions! Anyway, I hope something positive comes from all this testing.

Before I go, I wanted to share a photo of these beautiful flowers that my dear hubby sent to me at work the other day...just because he knew I have been trying to deal with a lot of stuff lately. He's a sweetie for sure!


I hope you all have a wonderful weekend planned. I am hoping to kick back and do some stitching.
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit, and for your comments. I really do appreciate you all.

15 comments:

  1. hope you find out what is causing the mystery smell - cute stitching and wow those are some pretty flowers, your husband is making mine look bad.

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  2. Lovely stitching and beautiful flowers. Hope you find out what is causing this smell, that must be stressful , also the worry with family, you are in my prayers Lynda, I have been there many times. Enjoy your weekend and try and relax with your stitching.

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  3. You have permission to relax and stitch all weekend! Can't wait to hear what is causing such a foul odor....

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  4. Yup..hope you find out what is causing this smell..
    Sweet stitching and pretty flowers .
    Big hugs x

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  5. Love your stitched pieces.
    Hopefully your daughter and her doctor will soon find out why she isn't feeling well. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her.

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  6. Nice stitching and beautiful flowers.:)

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  7. Your stitching is beautiful. I love that snowman...I think that I have stitched that one myself for a ornament exchange. He is so cute and happy looking :) I will definitely send my prayers and positive thoughts...for your daughter as well as finding a cure for the smell. Reading your post...you definitely deserve those beautiful flowers. What a caring & loving husband you have!
    Take care!

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  8. Pretty pieces, and LOVELY flowers. Isn't it so nice to get something "just because" that's so pretty to look at?

    Hope they find out what's wrong with your daughter soon. So frustrating to not know what's wrong with your child.

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  9. Your stitching is lovely. And the flowers are beautiful!

    Hopefully everything with the air, etc. gets resolved soon. You need some answers! ;)

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  10. Lovely stitching and those flowers are beautiful. I hope the problem with whatever is causing the smell gets sorted soon.

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  11. cute finishes and pretty flowers

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  12. Well I hope the scent of the beautiful flowers masked the odor problem at work! GOod thoughts being sent out for your daughter, hope it's nothing serious. Cute stitching finishes!

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  13. Wonderful finishes. Hope you get the odour sorted out, a bit of a mystery.

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  14. Charming snowman + kitty needlework!!!

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  15. I sure hope the smell problem will be past soon. Your DH is lovely. I hope the doctors can solve the problem of your daughter.

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