"In this life we are going to be disappointed. We will hurt. But there is great joy in the shadows if you know where to look." ~Angie Smith
Friday marked a special day. Our daughter, Jamie Lynn's, seventh birthday. This is the day when I have to awkwardly tell people that she was born very much alive and breathing, but swiftly left us an hour and fifteen minutes later. Her birthday isn't so much a celebration, but a Memorial Day.
Two years ago, I was struggling with the idea that the older boys were no longer interested in cupcakes and balloon releases, and Button was becoming more and more confused by the concept of a sister he never met.
Her birthday quilt was born. I needed to have a special time "with" her.
A time where all my energy was dedicated to honoring her and not letting the distractions of our everyday life take her away from me.
This year's block is about books.
I was a voracious reader as a child and I think I would have been so excited to be part of her journey into "girly" books like the Dancing Shoes and Little House on the Prairie series. I happened upon this adorable stack of books and had to purchase the book, The Paper Pieced Home by Penny Layman from Sew Take a Hike. I don't regret it one bit!
Source: Sew Take A Hike |
Friday was a quiet day, in general, but I found much beauty in the peaceful time. I took my time pressing, stitching, and tearing my foundation tissue with Button playing, ever so quietly, in the studio.
I'm not terribly in love with my embroidery work, but the block in general pleases me very much!
I still need to work on her year one through four birthday blocks. I was able to finalize my decisions on two of them and hope to find time to work on them.
Year 5: Cupcake Year 6: Mary Jane Shoes Year 7: Stack of Books |
My only requirement is that I work on them on days I can concentrate my full attention on just her.
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