Today, Jim formatted a photo of his that features one of last year’s Iris. He printed it out for me using a special paper product that a dear friend sent me to try. As soon as that “cures” and I peel off the backing, I will be ready to superimpose pieces of cloth that were hand dyed and sent to me by yet another very close friend. I can’t wait to appliqué this project. The colors of the fabric in the “Iris Pack” perfectly match the print out of the photo. I am blessed to have other creative and extremely talented, artistic friends.
Today, I also added some photos to the website, one being a picture of my mother when she was 21, I think. She was drop-dead gorgeous. She died in 2005 at the age of 92. I thought it appropriate to add her image to the file I created today about the Granite State Credit Union. My father founded the organization in 1945. He died in 1974 and most current members never heard of him. However, there is currently a museum exhibit dedicated to his work, at America’s Credit Union Museum. My mother worked closely with him, in the office, serving as bookkeeper, using a manual machine, for many years. No computers were available until the early 70s, just before my father got sick and that final illness forced him to resign as Manager and Treasurer.
I am extremely proud of my immediate and extended family. They are all bright, many of them professionals. All are very dedicated to work and family. It is wonderful to be a grandmother. Motherhood certainly seems to be agreeing with my beautiful daughter-in-law. She is absolutely glowing, and the baby is thriving. Everyone is doing well and for that I am thankful.
A very sweet and close friend of mine sent me the book, Baltimore Elegance, for Christmas. I just love Elly’s preface. She clearly is a loving grandmother, too. The book looks just wonderful and I can’t wait to plan a project using it.
If you have friends, keep them close. They are as rare as an albino deer, and as precious as rubies. To all of my friends, I salute you. May God Bless your coming in and your going out. Long life! Here’s to friendship!
Patricia
