I’ve been stopping to cook, shower, and sleep a few hours. Otherwise, I’m stitching up a storm. I had to stop for a couple of hours this morning to participate in our monthly book club meeting, which for the past few months has been conducted on Zoom. Thank God for Zoom. Without it, I would not have seen any of my friends for some five months. (We do quilt bee on Zoom too.)
Except for Zoom book club, I haven’t seen my sister Ramey since March. We talk by phone a few times a week, but that’s getting difficult since we don’t do anything to talk about. We mostly talk now about our childhood. I miss her. We were used to going to church together, going out to lunch a couple of times a week, trips to the thrift store, crafts stores, and fabric stores. I miss all of that, and the sad thing is that it doesn’t look like we’re going to be able to go back to normal life for a long time.
I’ve been so busy with this quilt that I haven’t felt the mental and emotional effects of it all until just the past few days. It might be depression; it might be anxiety; it might be (as it sometimes feels) anger. I just want my life back. My symptoms are lots of nostalgic thoughts and I’m quick to tear up. I had to call the Merry Maids office yesterday to complain about the lack of cleaning I got on Friday. And while I was talking to the lady, Brenda, explaining the problem to her, I burst into tears. I guess she thought i was a mental case Anyway, they refunded my money for the last cleaning and promised to do better next time. If I’m not happy with the next cleaning, I’m canceling. No more crying over a dirty house.
Well, I’m going back to stitching now. Everyone be safe.
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On 08/12/2020, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...
Sounds like you're having the same reactions a lot of us are having these days. So know that you are not alone. I'm loving that quilt top.
On 08/12/2020, Julie Stellingwerff said ...
Oh how I can relate to your feelings!
On the bright side, I am so inspired by your Millefiori quilt, I am going to begin one as well. I think my biggest hesitation has been fabric selection. As I watched yours grow, I was so curious to see how it would look when put together. It looks GREAT! I love the little peeks of fussy cut pictures, different in each rosette. So much to see, so much to love! Thanks for sharing the ongoing progress.
On 08/12/2020, Patty McDonald said ...
Lately I've had the same feelings. Since March, the only place I've gone is grocery shopping and a rare visit to Home Depot or Lowe's for repair supplies. Each week I speak to friends in my sewing group but it isn't the same as sewing together. Of course there is cooking and cleaning to keep me busy, but that is at the bottom of my list. Just trying to keep up my spirits with sewing, reading, and cross stitching. My 2 dogs make me laugh out loud. Your quilt is beautiful.
On 08/12/2020, Barbara Anne said ...
What wonderful progress you're making on this WOW quilt!! Applause, applause. :)
Can't your sister come to visit as long as you both wear masks or stay 6 feet apart? You two could also share a meal from opposite ends of an indoor or outdoor table. If she comes to your house, you can keep sewing as I know you need to finish this quilt soon.
Big hugs!
On 08/13/2020, Trudy Abernathy-Neill said ...
Susan, the only thing that is keeping me going and sane is the farm...chores, flowers, weeding the gardens of which there are many,animal care, walks to our woods, and now as of recent days, getting on the 7 speed bike, by myself and just peddling down our country road, in spite of back pain and other issues. My sewing has been put on hold and I must get busy with that as Christmas gifts are waiting to be started. I have also been reading and staying in touch with family members who also do family tree work like I do. Sending comfort your way.
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