tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post5830911851851861176..comments2024-03-23T00:17:48.407-05:00Comments on quirky granola girl: Plugging alongquirky granola girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14073631481423912400noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-70901559819469185682012-06-01T13:34:20.146-05:002012-06-01T13:34:20.146-05:00I hear everything you are saying... I have been ha...I hear everything you are saying... I have been having the same problem the last year. It is hard, you talk so much about real life, but then want to have your blog escape, because life is so full. I like the pictures, I like seeing the work of your spirit. Keep sewing, keep advocating for your boy-- keep yourself sane and happy. Sending you prayers for the things you need. :)jmb_craftypicklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168511543648304545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-42778211369351026882012-06-01T13:09:34.954-05:002012-06-01T13:09:34.954-05:00I'll be saying some prayers for you Melinda. F...I'll be saying some prayers for you Melinda. For answers, and strength, patience and guidance. You are strong!! xoxoxoxoEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15076247720055613471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-3084739247718743052012-06-01T13:09:20.676-05:002012-06-01T13:09:20.676-05:00I'll be saying some prayers for you Melinda. F...I'll be saying some prayers for you Melinda. For answers, and strength, patience and guidance. You are strong!! xoxoxoxoEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15076247720055613471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-53401612223050895622012-05-29T17:48:54.743-05:002012-05-29T17:48:54.743-05:00i love you melinda - i'm so proud of your for ...i love you melinda - i'm so proud of your for finding your voice and sharing your story with everyone. it makes me so happy to read all these comments full of love and support for you.<br />you are an amazing mother and i just wish i didn't have to wait until june to give you a giant hug!<br /><br />ps - i am so completely loving that wedding ring block! damn woman! you are amazing!melissahttp://knittingsandwich.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-50386000328818345632012-05-27T13:02:58.180-05:002012-05-27T13:02:58.180-05:00Henry's lucky to have a mam as lovely and lovi...Henry's lucky to have a mam as lovely and loving as you on his side - take care xxx<br />P.S. Your FW blocks are fabulous!!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-66470775793550022412012-05-25T23:33:42.163-05:002012-05-25T23:33:42.163-05:00Melinda - I have been enjoying your Farmer's W...Melinda - I have been enjoying your Farmer's Wife blocks. Yes... Sew. It is so good to see all your lovelies and with all that is going on you should sew exactly what YOU WANT to sew : )<br />You are in my thoughts and Henry is lucky to have such a devoted mommy!<br />xoCharisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752223664992006371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-73307199247242993472012-05-25T11:46:38.966-05:002012-05-25T11:46:38.966-05:00Melinda, your blocks are stunning as they always a...Melinda, your blocks are stunning as they always are! You should keep sewing and carving out time for yourself because it will make you happier and therefore, everyone around you will also benefit. I know you will do well with Henry, and he is lucky to have you as him mom. Thinking of you!audreypawdreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778150139132824073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-85377321199823163092012-05-25T07:31:47.866-05:002012-05-25T07:31:47.866-05:00Hello, I know how you feel (obviously to a certain...Hello, I know how you feel (obviously to a certain point) my son has the same diagnosis. However he wouldn't be the same as your son...because they are all different but with so many similarities. My boy is now 11 and he has changed and stayed the same, just like his older sisters have. So just like anybody he will be himself and we love him for that. <br />Knowing is half the battle, and it also helped my marriage. <br />My advise is to be your sons advocate. Just as before you had him you have your mothers instincts and you know him the best. Ask questions, but listen to your own heart before acting on what some "experts" will tell you to do or not to do. There is no cure thre is adjustment by those around him. My boy is most proud to know that people who think like him are the reason we have cars and computers.....and he is going to surprise those mean kids at school one day with what he can do!!!<br />You just keep sewing because your son is going to enjoy watching and helping. We all need an outlet. Besides words can be overated sometimes.<br />take care.Alexandrahttp://www.alexandraquilts.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-4870813198624660872012-05-24T23:34:28.994-05:002012-05-24T23:34:28.994-05:00Melinda, thanks for sharing. Know that you are hel...Melinda, thanks for sharing. Know that you are held in thoughts all over the blogosphere as we all think of you warmly and with support. I do love what magic you're working with these Farmer's Wife blocks!felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18175463051620709590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-63035916538664571372012-05-24T08:55:21.581-05:002012-05-24T08:55:21.581-05:00Thank you for sharing part of your journey with us...Thank you for sharing part of your journey with us. I find quilting and handwork a great time to process things that are life changing.Hitch and Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01621667613702567031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-81001085041704781262012-05-23T20:59:27.058-05:002012-05-23T20:59:27.058-05:00Henry is so cute, and brave! What is up with ridi...Henry is so cute, and brave! What is up with riding the school bus?? Awesome!<br />What a lucky boy he is to have such a brave, hard working, creative, advocating mama as you!Lindseyhttp://knittingsandwich.typepad.com/sandwich/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-34543673700699393352012-05-23T20:54:24.084-05:002012-05-23T20:54:24.084-05:00You are an amazing woman. Brave, creative, loving...You are an amazing woman. Brave, creative, loving, unique. I wish you, Henry and your hubby peace along your journey.Nancy McIntyrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-72354963875161874412012-05-23T10:42:52.532-05:002012-05-23T10:42:52.532-05:00Sweetie, you are so brave and inspirational! Love...Sweetie, you are so brave and inspirational! Love your blog and your exquisite work. Love the Henry photos, too. What a lovely world of support you find here!marjoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880635461873623078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-72163671839882152682012-05-23T08:45:14.973-05:002012-05-23T08:45:14.973-05:00Glad you shared from your heart . . . it's goo...Glad you shared from your heart . . . it's good you have your sewing and this blog as an outlet of sorts. Blessings as you adjust to your family's new reality, and as you care for your precious Henry.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-34076904468665061662012-05-23T00:24:14.031-05:002012-05-23T00:24:14.031-05:00Your son is your priority, as he should be. You do...Your son is your priority, as he should be. You don't need to appologise for anything coming out of that. ((hugs))<br /><br />Glad to see you're still sewing. I never realise how good knitting and sewing is at helping keep stress levels under control until I stop doing it. So I really understand your current need to sew.<br /><br />And you've made some lovely blocks again :)Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299018618298513874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-51080953882889307922012-05-22T23:06:25.856-05:002012-05-22T23:06:25.856-05:00Keep sharing when you can. You and your family are...Keep sharing when you can. You and your family are in my thoughts.Tamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815182584068425767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-19033712286126229632012-05-22T20:30:30.190-05:002012-05-22T20:30:30.190-05:00Great blocks, but my favorite picture is the one o...Great blocks, but my favorite picture is the one of you and your son - what a cutie!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049474248281553363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-67230739004315343602012-05-22T20:26:10.095-05:002012-05-22T20:26:10.095-05:00I feel like I am repeating all the other posts - f...I feel like I am repeating all the other posts - family is priority. We all understand - probably more than you know! :) xoxoxo {hugs} <br /><br />I started quilting to relieve stress - now it is my go to place to unwind. Glad to hear that you have found this creative outlet too. <br /><br />Remember to keep with what works with your family and that it may change over time. Stay adaptable! Listen to your heart! <br /><br />Know you are not alone and we all are there for you! Even if we have never met! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-69256326397162404902012-05-22T18:41:04.719-05:002012-05-22T18:41:04.719-05:00He is so sweet, and so lucky to have a family that...He is so sweet, and so lucky to have a family that will go to the moon for him. May he always be the sunshine in your day!<br />Also, I'm loving the farmer's wife blocks, that math fabric is so cute!!Kleephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953587180152234394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-7376236440652087802012-05-22T15:45:36.301-05:002012-05-22T15:45:36.301-05:00Beautiful farmer's wife blocks!
My daughter *...Beautiful farmer's wife blocks!<br /><br />My daughter *might* have autism, we haven't done all the testing for it, but she does have another syndrome that causes autistic traits, but whether it's autism or not is debatable. Anyway, back when she was diagnosed, I found that just *knowing* was very helpful. You can sit back for a minute and say "ok, that's why, now it all makes sense". For me, getting a diagnosis for my daughter released a lot of stress. We finally had some idea of what to expect, what to do and where to look for answers!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307333354110021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-42742237847224147612012-05-22T14:44:52.710-05:002012-05-22T14:44:52.710-05:00Oh Melinda, I am so touched by your post. We may ...Oh Melinda, I am so touched by your post. We may only know each other from blogville, but I want you to know that I am thinking about you -- completely inspired by you, your dedication to your little guy and your amazing talent. And I understand what it is to lead something of a double (or triple or quadruple life), with online stitching and online friendships touching just one quadrant of our full reality, but yet so very valuable. I sewed my way through a pretty harrowing year (just ended). I get it. And I am so glad we are farming together!!Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03469773781989607016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-54327364960980308432012-05-22T14:31:17.701-05:002012-05-22T14:31:17.701-05:00Your Farmer's Wife blocks are so gorgeous!! Y...Your Farmer's Wife blocks are so gorgeous!! You have inspired me to get back to mine... Thank you!<br />I am so glad you are taking time for yourself and finding an outlet in your sewing/quilting. Like others have said, there is no need to apologize, your family comes first. I work with children who have autism and it isn't easy but I am sure your cute little guy appreciates everything you are doing for him.Ginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279387841983486961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-81910480495615912662012-05-22T14:08:08.936-05:002012-05-22T14:08:08.936-05:00Definitely make sure to keep making time for yours...Definitely make sure to keep making time for yourself. It seems so easy for parents to get lost in their child's diagnosis - I've seen my sister-in-law do so with my niece. There are so many resources available - almost overwhelmingly so - but the most important thing to keep in mind is definitely doing what works best for YOUR little one, regardless of what media or the internet or even doctors say is the "right thing." You have a great support network here in bloggyland - lean on us any time! :) <br /><br />Your Farmer's Wife blocks are amazing, as usual. I can't wait to finally have the courage to get started on my own!!stephmabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14029980354437797232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-89465114550983849962012-05-22T14:04:48.652-05:002012-05-22T14:04:48.652-05:00love your blocks and thanks for sharing. what a to...love your blocks and thanks for sharing. what a tough time. i'm glad sewing has given you a place to express what words sometimes fail to do.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544955051816924972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370653771155572902.post-86580490931741122162012-05-22T14:04:34.003-05:002012-05-22T14:04:34.003-05:00You are such a good mommy, taking care of your son...You are such a good mommy, taking care of your son is of course priority, I can see why it would be hard to sit down and write about anything else. Your creative outlet is important, because it is your outlet. No apologies necessary :) I wish you all the best in finding the right course with your son, he’s a cutie!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789898198426548526noreply@blogger.com