Sharon's fight is over.  The struggle is now Linda's.  Prayers for them both.   I think a heart block would be nice and I'll make and send one for her.

Thanks for letting us know about Sharon and Linda.  What a terrible thing.  

The worst thing about getting older is joining the ever growing group of survivors. Thanks for letting us know.

Sharon was the one who chose a friendship star block hanging out the window of pick up vehicles so those of us who were flying in would recognize whichever ax murderer was coming to get us. I first met Sharon through a car window dragging my bag.

Oh, gosh! I will definitely pray!

I’ve been packing the sewing room.  :-(   I’ve taken extra time to snap a picture of each PIG. OH. MY. STARS.  Knew I had a lot but until I was reminded by each and everyone I had to pack I never imagined I did accumulated so many. I made a separate album on my phone of just those projects and when I look at the total number of pictures in that album I am GOBSMACKED!!  Let’s suffice it to say it’s >100. What’s the old saying…. I better not die I have too much to do. I hope I can get to some of them in this next year as we hope to have the house built by then. I’m just concerned that I won’t be able to find anything once we get all these boxes moved. 
 

It’s hard to believe that in just over a week we’re gonna be leaving our home we made for us and getting it ready to have someone else buy and make this house their home.  I know we are building a new home for our older years but I’m still not past the feeling of finality with this one.  DH is a bit stressed too with so many details and things he needs to attend to here and get things started and ready for the movers to arrive there in Colorado.  
 

Thanks for listening.  I guess I’m just being sentimental.  I try not to share these thoughts with my mom 'cause she’s already sad enough!  My dear, wise friend Shelley shared some thoughts with me on the subject and did point out that I am kind of in mourning.  I appreciated that so much because I think that does describe how I’m responding to things and feeling.  {Thanks friend!}

Oh my dear Sharon. I know we all know that time would come and Sharon knows that too but it’s still heartbreaking and hard. Please let Linda know and share with Sharon that I will be thinking and praying for her comfort at this and for Linda’s heart at this hard time. 

Reports of Sharon’s death have been highly exaggerated. She was simply moved to hospice care at Banner hospital. I misread her battle being over. I can only claim a senior moment and too much grief over her condition. I should just have my foot transplanted directly to my throat. Sharon is alive but no more chemo and still hospitalized. Somebody shoot me now.

moving is mourning too.  I even felt sentimental packing up DD's apartment last weekend.  We both said a tearful good bye to Abilene, she's lived there all but 2 of the last 12 years since she graduated from high school.  It has been a good place for her, now to the next adventure.

and you will have new adventures in CO, most definitely. (are you ready for the snow???)  Just a thought, are you sure you want to keep all those pigs?  Just because you thought you wanted to do them once upon a time doesn't mean it's a contract, you don't have to lug them around with you.  If you aren't excited about them any more, donate them to a local guild or church sewing group.  Quilting is supposed to be fun, not a chore or obligation - I officially give you permission (grin).

I stopped at the Hospice to see Sharon this afternoon.  She had been medicated and did not wake up while I was there.  I did get to visit with Linda and their brother David.  Sharon was moved to Hospice of the Valley Friendship  Village about 11:00 last night.  She made the decision herself to go into hospice taking that difficult decision from Linda.  Linda seemed to be doing well.  She said that while they had both been sick, Sharon's house became a mess.  That will be left for her to deal with later.  She did say that Sharon wants to donate her Gammil to an Indian tribe who might use it.  It has been in her garage for years and needs to be cleaned up and then removed from the garage and taken to Mulqueens to be refurbished.  If anyone has any tribal contacts who might be interested, let me know.  I know I can't help Linda in the house with my cat allergies but told her I would see if I could find her a contact.

I'm planning to go by the hospice tomorrow again.  Hopefully I will find her awake.  I know they appreciate your prayers.