Mountains to Climb

I can almost see it That dream I’m dreaming but There’s a voice inside my head saying,

You’ll never reach it, Every step I’m taking,

Every move I make feels Lost with no direction My faith is shaking

but I Got to keep trying, Got to keep my head held high

There’s always going to be another mountain I’m always going to want to make it move Always going to be an uphill battle,

Sometimes you going to have to lose, Ain’t about how fast I get there, Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side…It’s the climb…

The struggles I’m facing,

The chances I’m taking Sometimes they knock me down but,

No I’m not breaking, The pain I’m knowing, But these are the moments that I’m going to remember most yeah Just got to keep going And I,I got to be strong Just keep pushing on,

There’s always going to be another mountain I’m always going to want to make it move Always going to be an uphill battle,Sometimes you going to have to lose, Ain’t about how fast I get there, Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side…It’s the climb…

And keeping the faith, I'm keeping the faith.

These are the lyrics for a new song by Miley Cyrus.

The words made me think about what I am going threw with my leg. The up hill battle that I am struggling with and keeping the faith that God is here walking beside me. God knows what I need, and he has a plan for me. I am not afraid of what lies ahead. I also know that I have the strength to climb those mountains that lay in front of me. It won't be easy to recover from the surgery, I will have to take things one step, one hill, one mountain at a time. But, with my family, friends and my faith behind me to give me a push now and then, I will make it to the top.

Penny

our horses

Some of you have asked to see our horses. So, here are photos of Mr. Ted E. Bear my Overo Paint and Ms. Dessy Red Head Jessica's Pony.

I have had Bear for 3 years and Jessica has had Lucy for just a year. We really do enjoy the time we spend together.

Up Early

It's 4:30am here in PA, I woke up early with a lot on my mind. So, I went into the sewing room. I put one set of borders on the nine patch quilt, I will start the applique work tomorrow lol or later today. I also pinned a wall hanging onto the grace frame. I need to get that finished and sent out soon. So, I am setting a few small goals for myslef today. Get the rest of the borders on the nine patch quilt, finish my bom blocks, and try and figure out how I want to quilt the wall hanging. And, if the weather holds out maybe, just maybe I will go to the barn today and mess with Bear. Gosh I miss that big brat.
Hope you all have a great day and get to spend some time with your sewing machines.
Penny

Spring has sprung

It was such a lovely day here today. Near 70 and sunny. The crocus are in bloom and we have seen gold finches at the feeder. Even though I didn't make it to the barn today, I did work around by gold fish pond for a little while today.

I hope your weather was just as nice

Penny

Not the outcome we had hoped for

After being in the Operating Room for 2 hours today the Dr. was unable to open the stent and return blood flow in the main vain in my left leg. So, in two weeks we will go back to Rochester Ny to see the vascular surgeon to discuss bypass. This is not an easy decision, most vascular bypasses fail within the first year and this is MAJOR surgery. I will more then likely be in the Hosp for 4-5 days and the recovery period is weeks. Your continued prayers and support would be a blessing in this difficult time. The next few weeks will be rough.

I want to thank all of you for your love and support. God has truly blessed our family with the love for each other and the support of loving friends. I lean on my Lord, my family and you my friends when I have these health issues and I thank you for allowing me to do that.
God Bless all of you
Penny

The Out pouring of support.....

just amazes us. Today a friend from church dropped off a bag of snacks for Randy and the girls to munch on while at the hospital on Wed. Another friend and her mother are going to bring dinner Thursday night after we get back. I have also received a ton of cards and lovely phone calls. A group of friends are coming over tomorrow night to show me support and to fellowship.
Randy and I am just overwhelmed by the amount of love and support that we have been shown from my friends. God has truly blessed us.
Penny

Going to be a long day

In the past I have tried to keep my posts up beat and cheery. Well, today is the exception. In 2001 I had a stent placed in my left Lilac Vein to improve blood flow in that leg. Three weeks ago we found out that the stent is blocked, which is causing me to have a lot of swelling in that leg. SO, on Wed. we will be traveling 3 hours to a major medical hospital and I will have surgery to replace the stent. The Dr is also hoping he can open the vein at the same time. If he can it will improve the blood flow.

In the mean time I have been in pain and unable to work on to many sewing projects. I can't sit for very long and have to lay in bed or in my chair with my feet up.

I am asking that you keep me in your prayers on Wed. and please pray for successful outcome.
Hugs to you all
Penny

What do 358 leaf templates look like?

THIS..........
There are 360 leaf templates. Each staple holds four templates, and the next step will be to iron the templates onto the fabric of my choice, cut out the templates and glue the seam allowances.
This will be a time consuming project. LOL

before it becomes a quilt

I thought I would show you what all the parts look like before they become a quilt.
This is going to be a queen size quilt. There are 147 Nine Patch blocks that will be set with alternating white on white blocks. There are also 36 flowers, 20 butterflies, 42 leaves that will be appliqued on a 5 inch wide border. It is going to be a very bright quilt that will have a wonderful home with a Ashley and Josh.
I'll post photos of the finished top next week.
Penny

358 WHAT??

I found this great applique quilt pattern by Three Sister called, "Aviary" in my new Keepsake catalog. In the catalog it is $129.99 for the fabric kit that included the pattern. Well, being a quilter on a budget, I used Google and after some searching, TAA DAA, I found the pattern on Moda's website FREE!! Now I can go to my local fabric shop and choose my own color pallet.

This really is a neat pattern and will make a lovely quilt, despite the fact there are 358 leaves that need to be appliqued. LOL

Hugs
Penny