Re: Eyes leaking-mascara running-blubbering sounds-dogs concerned...

oh for crying out loud, Leslie.
you're gonna have that new hug all covered in mascara girl.
enjoy your treasure as it is meant to be enjoyed.
you deserve it for all the good you do for others in this
world.
hugz to your mum too and i hope she gets quick and effective
treatment asap.
hugz,
jeanne

"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote...
OMG!!! I was in the garage painting some trim moldings
and my mail carrier brought a LARGE box to me. I glanced
at the return address and then frantically cleaned the
paint off my hands- I KNOW Karen Garza's name!- and tore
the box open..... and OMG!!! There inside is the most
totally, overwhelmingly, utterly GORGEOUS PURPLE HUG
QUILT!!! I burst into tears as I unfolded it.....

OMG! The blocks are amazing- every one is a work of art
and they all seem to be crowns and stars and dogs! That
certainly made me giggle with joy. The workmanship is just
beautiful on every block and the entire quilt- the caring
and affection shows in every stitch. The quilting itself
is stunning- amazing! And the colors are absolutely
glorious- it's sooooooo ME! And it's HUGE! It's big
enough for my beloved Hairy*** Gang to snuggle right up
with me, but they will not get the chance. This is MUCH
too precious! And I told them so- I pointed at it and
growled MINE! They know *that* word and they believe me!

I am absolutely gobsmacked and amazed and so grateful.
This is a priceless treasure to me. Thank you, thank you,
thank you from the depths of my heart. You can't imagine
how dear this quilt is to me. The past year has been
hell. I have tried to make light of it, but it's been so
difficult. This wonderful, amazing quilt will go a very
long way in helping to heal the wounds from what I've been
through.

I had already planned my quilting/sewing room in my
'someday' (soon I hope!) new house. I plan to use my
favorite colors- green and purple. Now I have a green hug
quilt AND a purple hug quilt to display in there. It will
be so wonderful to make quilts in that room surrounded, in
spirit, by my dear quilty friends. I can hardly believe I
deserve the precious friendship and support and kindness
you all have given to me.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now off to go look at my
gorgeous quilt some more.....

With deepest affection and appreciation,

Leslie

PS: As I finished typing this my mom called. She just
now found out she has breast cancer. This truly is an
emotional day......



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