

Next up was Blank Fabrics looking for trim for my Tea Therapy pillow. I found it though it was bit expensive at $18.75.



Two weeks ago, Jack's school friend, Joe, was diagnosed with leukemia. It was quite a shock for Jack since he and Joe ride the bus together and my Mom just passed away from leukemia in March. Joe started chemotherapy right away and his prognosis is good. Joe will be returning to school for one day today and then going to school every Monday and Friday. They gave hats to all the students and teachers in the 7th grade. They will all be wearing hats on every day that Joe is at school. Well, folks, that one just made me bawl! What a wonderful gesture and there is embroidery on the back of each hat that reads "Joe". They also trained the kids in keeping Joe free from illness while at school by not coming to school sick, washing hands, etc. I'm impressed.
The weather did not cooperate for our special outside dinner by the fire -- too windy and too cold. I was racking my brain as to what to do for a substitute, when Jim called and said he wanted to treat us all to sushi. Our favorite restaurant in the entire Baltimore area for sushi is Sushi Sono in Columbia. We stopped eating sushi regularly a few months ago because of the expense but it is, by far, our favorite food. We went and had the most delicious meal. Absence does, indeed, make the stomach grow fonder.
Yesterday, I was tagged with a meme by both Lynn and Denise! I'll post about that tomorrow.
Namaste.
I knew you would have a wonderful day. And its a wonderful gesture that the school made for Joe. These are part of the things that teach our children compassion.
ReplyDeleteNow I am crying....love the sample pieces! I have a thing with numbers too, but not as endearing as yours, at least not yet.
ReplyDeleteGosh, that sounds like a great school for all kids! Looks like you found some great stuff on your shopping expedition....but Susan, that yarn is only $3.85/yd. Ya, gotta get with the rationalization techniques! Can't believe you're doing a triathalon...and you can embroider, too. Won't you freeze on the swimming part though?
ReplyDeleteWow - on several fronts
ReplyDeleteVery cool synchronicity--plus sample books. What a delight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching story about your son and his friends' support for their sick classmate. Those kids are learning a very valuable lesson about caring.
A very good lesson for your son's school to teach--actions always teach more than words.
ReplyDeleteNow this pillow will have to go in a museum!