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

Leslie, making a crown for you was pure joy. We enjoyed making an 'atta
girl' for you. And Jeanne's right; keep the gooey mascara off of it. We
will be holding your mom close. Polly


"nzlstar*" <fancyfroggin@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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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