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Dear Reader,
My "to-do" list is pleasantly overflowing with choices. The things on my list--I need to get them finished soon--they're part of my job. But sometimes in the midst of taking care of every day things, instead, I need to take a break and follow my heart.
My sewing machine had been sitting in the closet for the past three years, but suddenly last Friday afternoon I felt an overwhelming desire to start sewing a quilt, so I went to the fabric store. I love looking at the colors and designs in different materials. The possibilities bring joy to my heart, but it's not love at first sight. Once I find something I like, I take the bolt of material off the shelf and carry it around the store looking for four other fabrics to go with it. I know I've found "go-together" when I stack the five bolts of material on top of each other, then stand back and gaze and dream. What do I see in the mix? Last Friday I saw my brother-in-law.
My brother-in-law came to visit for the first time last Thanksgiving. He stayed for four or five days and I felt sad when it was time for him to leave. I suppose like other things in life, it's better to "leave them wanting more" and I certainly wanted him to spend more time in our home. I'm an only child and his visit made me feel like I had a brother. My "brother" is coming back to visit again this Thanksgiving, but this time when he leaves he'll be taking home a quilt. A reminder of the love my husband and I feel for him.
It's a joyful thing when I follow my heart.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
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