tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post8564215039815099896..comments2023-11-05T03:47:06.142-08:00Comments on Stray Stitches: Squishies, Questions, and Action!Stray Stitches (Linda G)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13745220686468103536noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-43737965143370522922011-05-12T11:26:59.392-07:002011-05-12T11:26:59.392-07:00"crying would only make my NOSE stuffy" ..."crying would only make my NOSE stuffy" LOL!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329011693199690744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-64903740679722849562011-05-12T10:56:46.918-07:002011-05-12T10:56:46.918-07:00I invested quite a bit of time writing a response,...I invested quite a bit of time writing a response, but blogger lost it. I could just cry! Oh, well, crying would only make my noise stuffy. Hope it works out with your mom and the driving situation. Love your projects!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329011693199690744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-91876094861604636702011-05-10T05:31:50.193-07:002011-05-10T05:31:50.193-07:00So sorry about your mom. That is so scary. I sure ...So sorry about your mom. That is so scary. I sure hope that all will be well. I wish I had some good advice for you. It must be hard to take away freedom to someone that still has there wits. It would be so much easier if she didn't. I agree that calling her doctor and having him tell her no more driving is a great way of you not looking like the bad guy. Good luck! And you never know he might be thinking that already. Sharon is so great!!Those blocks are so pretty. What a great looking quilt that will be.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317229252365458067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-66840174049843406672011-05-10T00:57:57.519-07:002011-05-10T00:57:57.519-07:00The pointy blocks look great. Paper piecing is not...The pointy blocks look great. Paper piecing is not on my list so far. Nice to get all your wins in the mail. Hope your mum is OK.Valspierssewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052294048481393185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-92068631589210368232011-05-09T22:46:28.936-07:002011-05-09T22:46:28.936-07:00I knew my mother had to stop driving when she came...I knew my mother had to stop driving when she came to pick me up one day. I had told her that I was going to start walking and I would walk on the side of the road that she would be driving on. When she got to where I was it was a fast stretch (70 km hr) and she drove by me even though there was a shoulder to pull over on and no one else coming. She went down the road and turned around and drove back up to where I was. She stopped her car right in the middle of the lane. There was now traffic going both directions and several cars in her lane had to stop quickly. Once I negotiated my way to the car and got in I told her that was a really dangerous thing to do and that she should have pulled over. She airily said "Oh they would see my brake lights" and wouldn't discuss it further. My dad was still alive so he dealt with the dirty deed. Actually I think he had their doctor tell my mother she couldn't drive anymore. It is hard to see your parents grow old and lose their abilities. When my mother passed away her dementia was so severe that she could not speak, fee herself, walk or communicate in any way.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104565945520530658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-47332409487743748082011-05-09T20:45:42.261-07:002011-05-09T20:45:42.261-07:00Linda, you are absolutely right to insist your mot...Linda, you are absolutely right to insist your mother stop driving. I think your idea about discussing it with her doctor is a good one. Let her doctor be the bad guy, and you can just be in agreement. I worked as a social worker in several emergency rooms in our area, and I can't even begin to count the number of elderly people who got in trouble driving. It'll be for her own safety, let alone the safety of others. With her TIA's, her judgment is bound to be impaired. Your judgment clearly is not. You are doing the right thing. Stick to your guns, even though it is a difficult situation. Do you have siblings who can help you present a united front? Good luck to you.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-21547866768359671092011-05-09T17:56:20.347-07:002011-05-09T17:56:20.347-07:00I'm going to agree with everybody else. Talk ...I'm going to agree with everybody else. Talk to the doctor beforehand, and have him explain to her what the repercussions are if she drives and has an accident. As they get older, they're more prone to hide things from everybody. My grandmother had the beginnings of Alzheimers, and none of us knew. When we finally saw what was going on, the doctor said Alzheimer patients realize something is going on, and they learn how to work around those issues. Good luck, my friend. You're going to need it. And you have our prayers each and every step of the way.Deborah in Atlantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372213272314599026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-76632803592567418382011-05-09T16:09:22.010-07:002011-05-09T16:09:22.010-07:00Wow, Linda--I am so sorry to hear about your mom! ...Wow, Linda--I am so sorry to hear about your mom! I'm glad she's doing well enough to be discharged, and go home. Good that your family could spend mothers day together.<br />We are facing the same thing with my husband's mother and driving. She is 82 and scares us all to pieces every time she gets behind the wheel. There was some kind of accident last year, but she will not tell anyone what happened. All we know is that her car was in the shop for more than 2 weeks. She won't tell us if she was injured in any way or if anyone else was. We don't know if it was her fault, or someone else's. And, of course, the insurance company isn't going to tell us anything. So frustrating and frightening!! I have read all the comments, and agree, getting the doctor involved is probably the best idea. Let him be the BAD GUY.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183068716476005136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-72451729471995219172011-05-09T15:06:19.270-07:002011-05-09T15:06:19.270-07:00"So twenty lashes with a wet noodle for not m..."So twenty lashes with a wet noodle for not meeting my goal on Friday" LOL I have such a funny image in my head now ;-)<br />My Dad gave up his licence two years ago - it was his own choice and I confess, I was relieved. He had become a very cautious driver, so much so he was a problem on the road. Good luck with trying to convince your mum.CathyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-8851682858769462372011-05-09T14:23:05.294-07:002011-05-09T14:23:05.294-07:00Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear your mother had s...Linda,<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear your mother had some problems. I remember when my mother was having TIA's and fast rides to get where he was. I think calling the doctor might be a good idea. Hard to hear that news from a family member but maybe she will listen to the doctor. Never easy to give up your independence. <br />Can I tell you again how much I enjoy reading your blog each day!<br />Have a lovely day.<br /><br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884698999267079368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-28391263139266186492011-05-09T14:08:15.525-07:002011-05-09T14:08:15.525-07:00I love the sock history!!!! And aren't you the...I love the sock history!!!! And aren't you the lucky girl with all your mail. Always great to visit!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031688737964746427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-73425813442120493902011-05-09T14:06:02.297-07:002011-05-09T14:06:02.297-07:00I have used the bubble jet set...with excellent re...I have used the bubble jet set...with excellent results. I taped the bottom edge (half to the front, half to the back)... way less chance of the printer grabbing and separating the fabric from the freezer paper AND generally making a mess! It is worth it!joe tulipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184873686705028459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-5614631395184740562011-05-09T11:20:05.527-07:002011-05-09T11:20:05.527-07:00Lovely mail! Good luck with your mom. That is a ...Lovely mail! Good luck with your mom. That is a hard choice.em's scrapbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02111534162397777000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-25343404595692398662011-05-09T11:04:32.089-07:002011-05-09T11:04:32.089-07:00We are dealing with the same thing here....MIL is ...We are dealing with the same thing here....MIL is 89 and the eye doctor won't help us out by saying she should let others drive her. She totaled her car last year, and he still won't. We are going to talk to her family doctor, and see if he will help. I know I would want to be independent, too, but I sure wouldn't want to hurt someone else!<br />Jacque in SC<br />quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-31674241076777947032011-05-09T10:36:55.659-07:002011-05-09T10:36:55.659-07:00Hi. Sorry that you have had a rough weekend, but g...Hi. Sorry that you have had a rough weekend, but glad your mum is doing better. <br />I have used Bubble Jet - I think it is well worth the money as the pre soaked stuff is so expensive and isn't necessarily the colour you want. The only thing I had a problem with is getting the fabric and freezer paper through my printer. I would suggest though that you prep far more fabric than you need as it takes a while to dry etc and if you only have enough for one label, when your printer eats it you have a long wait to try another; although your printer may not be as greedy as mine!! Take care. Carolinequiltercarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168583041412881255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-86184524083267110732011-05-09T10:07:12.615-07:002011-05-09T10:07:12.615-07:00Considering your Mother's TIA's, she might...Considering your Mother's TIA's, she might willing give up those keys if approached from that angle. Good luck!<br /><br />Lost socks~ my brother always said his washer 'ate' his socks. It wasn't until it broke and my Dad took it apart that they found bunches of socks and even a pillowcase behind the drum. ;-) <br /><br />Congrat's on all your winnings and wonderful mail! Have a happy week!Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080509376985361545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-72904422107868875352011-05-09T09:22:59.207-07:002011-05-09T09:22:59.207-07:00My sisters and I faced this same problem. Mom insi...My sisters and I faced this same problem. Mom insisted on driving long past when it was safe. We finally had to take away not only her keys, but the car too. I wasn't easy, but better than having someone hurt or killed as a result of our inaction. I was especially insistent as a sweet little old gentleman had tried to drive his car down a narrow alley behind where I used to work and had taken out all of the natural gas meters for an entire shopping area. It was a miracle that he didn't blow us all sky high. <br />On a lighter note, the quilt blocks your fiend gave you are fabulous. What fun!Apple Avenue Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313157784963634206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-26213087057670503312011-05-09T09:21:15.504-07:002011-05-09T09:21:15.504-07:00Wisdom would say that your mother should not be dr...Wisdom would say that your mother should not be driving. When my FIL had a stroke, the doctor made the report to the DMV. It took the burden off of the family and put it on the doctor. My FIL was willing to follow doctor's orders. I definitely suggest a conversation ahead of time with her doctor. <br />May God give you courage and strength for the day and may he comfort your mother. <br />LeslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12974028282170302709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-64008286378741425182011-05-09T09:19:00.910-07:002011-05-09T09:19:00.910-07:00You were very busy with your Mum on Friday which i...You were very busy with your Mum on Friday which is more omportant .<br />So pleased she is okay again. <br />Your sure good lots of lovely mail.Love the foundation peiced quilt you friend Sharon sent. Lucky you.<br />I have never had missing sock problem but I know lots of folk do.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151975887674467122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-86983670194807798592011-05-09T08:57:51.920-07:002011-05-09T08:57:51.920-07:00I'm sorry your Mother's Day weekend was sp...I'm sorry your Mother's Day weekend was spent worrying about your mother. I do hope the doctor can give her something to keep this from happening again.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755191961134444671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-4163218552949188952011-05-09T08:10:10.199-07:002011-05-09T08:10:10.199-07:00Hi Linda glad your Mum has improved. Get the Docto...Hi Linda glad your Mum has improved. Get the Doctors involved.. we had the same thing with my Dad and his car, it wasn't easy he was so upset, he was losing his independence and it hurt. It's such a worry having elderly parents who think they can still do things they did years ago.... Congratulations of the wins.Sunnybechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598816858757463280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-11177700346013292182011-05-09T07:54:14.735-07:002011-05-09T07:54:14.735-07:00First, I love the blocks Sharon gave your. WOW!. ...First, I love the blocks Sharon gave your. WOW!. Second, we had to do this with my father. Get the doctor to do this. It makes him the 'bad guy' and not you. She'll forgive him at some point, but, she'll never forgive you. Doctors are used to doing this. They will even tell you that it is easier for them than for family members. Call the doc quick. Good luck.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-72140373735381534412011-05-09T07:44:12.159-07:002011-05-09T07:44:12.159-07:00Oh...I read your VERY fun blog...and then, I can&#...Oh...I read your VERY fun blog...and then, I can't remember what comments I want to make from the beginning...is my brain getting old? (probably!)...<br /><br />Your keys/mom story reminds me of Driving Miss Daisy. Maybe if she didn't feel she had to lose her independence all at once...maybe if there were days she could count on to go out when someone would drive her?<br /><br />Luv the sock info!<br />OK...I officially crown YOU the LUCKY DUCK!!...at least for these several weeks. You have won some really wonderful things! but, the best aquisition of all is Sharon's quilt! <br />...now you need to go buy a lottery ticket? I'll send you the money... lol<br /><br />hugZ,<br />annie<br />rubyslipperz106.blgospot.comrubyslipperz1052https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051674684950416256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-53792164996437924412011-05-09T07:35:00.754-07:002011-05-09T07:35:00.754-07:00First off - I love your blog. It's one of my v...First off - I love your blog. It's one of my very favorites. :) As for your mom - it's so hard to see our parents aging, isn't it? If I were you, I would talk to her doctor, and let him be the "bad guy" regarding her not driving. I hope things work out well...robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153189385971989895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900320065722105446.post-89144381669758361822011-05-09T07:31:15.123-07:002011-05-09T07:31:15.123-07:00I do not envy what you have ahead. We have had to...I do not envy what you have ahead. We have had to do it several times with our parents and, surprisingly, they took it better than we thought they would. I would definitely talk to the doctor before the appointment and he may actually "have" to tell her and inform the DMV with her history of TIAs. I'm glad that she recovered from it - again!<br /><br />Lost socks - a common problem. My in laws once had a dog who would bury a sock everytime she was left home alone. My MIL thought the washer "ate" the socks and complained for years about it. When my husband was digging a hole to plant a tree for them he dug up 237 socks!!!! It was crazy!<br /><br />I love the pretty blocks. You will have fun with those.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.com