A great big thank you hug to all the beautiful angels who sent loving gifts and kind words my way over the past month.
For those of you who haven't heard, and for those of you that know just a little, this is the event that had me off the air for a bit of time.
Mum and I, along with my gorgeous 4yo Bear, were off to town. Funny though, there was a nagging voice inside saying 'don't go, you have plenty to do here'. As I do from time to time, I just ignored that little voice. Mum and I had an appointment in Armidale, so off we went in the rain.
Our day out together had become a regular event every few weeks. My Mum has some major health issues and I take her to a wonderful Muscle Neurology Therapist who is really helping Mum regain a bit of quality back into her life. Bear looks forward to having a special lunch in the park and playing on the equipment. So, except for the rain, it was a pretty normal day.
We were travelling on a road we had travelled on many times. There is however, a particular spot where water streams across the road when it rain, running down from two separate driveways. This is a country road, with properties lining it. Somewhat different from a busy city road. Anyway, on this particular bend, I had slowed down, but this day the water was running quite strongly and took the back tyres out, and I lost grip of the road. The vehicle slid across the road, down the gully and began to roll, and roll, and roll. My Mum was tossed around like a lifeless rag doll, and i thought the worst had happened. Then I looked in the back to see my little Bear. NO BEAR!! and no noise. Not a sound. Words cannot describe that moment.
The first man to stop found Bear some minutes later about 30 metres away, in a creek, conscious by this time. It became very obvious Bear had broken his Femur, the upper bone in his thigh. Six weeks in hospital in traction. Oh my.
Mum is fine. A couple of broken ribs and severe soft tissue damage to her face and head. Could have been so much worse. And me, well, I am great. My head has finally filtering all that has happened, and things are now wonderful. I do not remember much of the last 5 weeks, but each day is great.
We were very very fortunate. We definitely had the angels looking after us. My Darling and I were taking turns spending each night at the hospital, an hour away from home. (It put a very big strain on all my plans for Christmas Club stitching and everything else.) Bear was permitted home a couple of weeks early. He still had his huge splint on, and needed to be carried everywhere. As I said we are all very fortunate, and grateful. Life really is precious.
A huge thank you to the hospital staff of Armidale Hospital. You are amazing!!!
So, once again, thank you to all the wonderful souls who have sent prayers and hugs in one form or another. Words cannot explain the tears of joy you have brought to my heart. Thank you.
NOW FOR A GIVEAWAY
Just because it is Christmas, and just because I can, and just to keep you popping in to say hello, as many times as you like, I am giving away a fantastic package. If you would like to go into the drawer to win a set of patterns for Lynette's new A Kitten's Tale BOM, just stop by and say hi. Share something wonderful about a family pet, or some other creature that you have shared an experience with, and you will be in the drawer. I might have a couple of H & F pins to giveaway too.
Now, I am going to spend some time with my family over the next week. So, Honeysuckle Cottage will be closed until the 5th of January. If I arrive back early, I will let you know.
All orders will be processed when I return. The other exciting news, is I am going to give you all orders* made between December 25th 2008, and January 1, 2009 a 25% discount*. Just another way to say thank you to you all. As I said, they will all be processed when I return.
Have fun ladies.
Thank you for a wonderful year. I am very excited about the year ahead with lots of new BOM's to announce, workshops and classes. Very exciting for us here.
Have a wonderful Christmas all, be safe, laugh lots, and be kind to strangers. x x
*Discount does not apply to BOM's, discounted fabric packs, DMC threads or postage. Discount will be applied at time of processing.
Hi Kim,
oh, I'm so glad that you all are getting better - my thoughts are still with you & I hope this episode will soon be a distant memory. I do hope that your Christmas has been wonderful - filled with laughter from your loved ones, beautiful gifts {sometimes the former is the best gift of all!} and good (and plenty of) food. I deeply hope the next year will be a good year without any scary & dangeous accidents but many happy future memories!
Once upon a time - ehem, well years ago - I learned to walk with the help of my aunt's dog, Waldi. He was the most patient, caring dog I ever met (or at least I'm told). I remember me clinging on his neck, feeling his soft fur. I think it's one of my first memories ;o).
Well, I think that was the start of my career as an animal lover...
Hugs, Julia