You mentioned that you weren’t working on your birth announcement right now, as you had other irons in the fire. What’s your latest project on the go? And hope you’re managing okay with all your snow - I wish I could say it will be gone soon, but unfortunately I remember it all too well! Stay warm and stay safe 😋. Cynthia

Doing a happy dance!! I ordered the box! Thanks ECS. I appreciate the economy shipping. I am so excited! 😁

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UPDATE: I just talked with my cousin in the hospital, he has tested positive for Covid as well, for the second time. He needs our prayers, thank you to all who are. I truly appreciate it. I don't have much family and he has always been close to me. ORIGINAL POST: Well, this seems to be the day for it. I just got a call from my 18 yr old second cousin telling me that my 56 yr old first cousin, his uncle who is his guardian, is in the hospital after having an infection in his big toe that they couldn't get under control because of his diabetes and they had to amputate his toe last night. The hospital is literally next door to me, within yards, but I can't visit because of this damn virus. Sorry for the cussing, but I'm just over trying to be genteel about it. There are other needs within that small family that consists of the 18 yr old, his uncle and his grandmother (my aunt), who has mental health issues. And now the 18 yr old is there alone with her. All of this while he's trying to finish his senior year in high school and get ready for college in the Fall. And he has just recovered from Covid himself. Of course, I offered my residence as a respite for him if needed. I'd appreciate any prayers, good thoughts, etc., that you can offer for my cousin that he will heal quickly and be discharged home and that all is calm in the home. We can't count on her to be that way in any situation.

It’s 25 degrees, with a 17% chance of rain…..I don’t think so…

I just saw the procession that placed the body of Police Officer Rivera in St. Patrick's Cathedral before his funeral tomorrow. The second officer, Mora, shot in the same incident passed away yesterday, after being removed from life support. His family made the most loving decision to donate his heart. So another person will hopefully be able to live because of this brave family's generosity in the midst of their great grief. The difference in the acts of the killer and this family is so striking. These two officers went to the aid of a woman in Harlem who dialed 911 because of an altercation with her adult son. When the officers entered the home, he kicked down a bedroom door and began shooting. Officer RIvera had been on the job for only 5 days, Officer Mora for 7 years I believe. Officer RIvera was only 24, Officer Mora was only 27. There's an inspiring video of a young Rivera talking to other students right after his high school graduation, inspiring and urging them to keep the faith and strive for good things and reach their goals. What losses for this world the deaths of these young men are. There have been at least 4 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty this week in our country. When will this open season on our police officers stop? Nothing justifies this. Nothing.

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Our January 2022 ECS Stitchin' Stuff Box is finally here!! I can't thank you all enough for being so patient with us while waiting for this release! After some product and shipping delays, I am very excited to get this awesome box out to you all! "Hittin' The Holidays" is all about celebrating those in between but fun holidays of Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and Easter! Jan Hicks from Jan Hicks Creates designed 3 beautiful designs for this box and I can't wait to see how you all stitch them up and display them! Each design will come in a "kit" that we have made up for you. So you will get the chart of the design, instructions, piece of 14ct. White Aida fabric, DMC thread card and needle. You will also be getting 3 exclusive stitching products to try out and these products are among my favorite so far! I can't wait to hear what you all think of them! As always, we have limited quantities of the box so once these are gone, they are gone! Act fast to ensure to get yours by going to the Stitchin' Stuff Box link right on the homepage of our website! Thank you all again for your patience with this box and thanks for "hittin' the holidays" with us!! Happy Stitching! ~Kristi @ ECS

Neil Young has pulled his entire catalog from Spotify because he is angry about what Joe Rogan says on his podcast. What is wrong with us? I am vaccinated, and could tell you why I support them, but Joe Rogan can say what he wants on his show. You don't want to hear why I support vaccines, anyway. You've heard it.

Good Morning all, Just wanted to give you an update on dad! His Alzheimer's is progressing and the doctor has recommended hospice. My sister and mom are going today to talk to someone and have dad evaluated to see if they will take him into hospice. We think he had a mini-stroke yesterday. My sister sent me pictures of him and to me and my family, it looks like he did have some sort of TMI or stroke incident. He can barely move. HE doesn't hold his head up at all and has no expression on his face. He uses the walker but it takes him 1/2 or more to get up from the chair and usually needs two people to help him. HE talks but barely and very inaudibly. He also isn't eating or drinking much anymore. Yesterday he had two bites of waffle in the morning and last night two spoonfuls of food. Nothing to drink. It is so hard being here in PA when he is down in Florida suffering and I can't lend a hand. My DH asked if we should arrange my flight down there. I want him to go with me possibly this weekend. Prayers, please! Thanks for listening my friends!

Am doing Autumn Treasures on 9x 10 aida but would like to know what size hoop ?

I don't sleep well normally. So at 3 in the morning I am looking on the net for "funnies" . So I am laughing in the middle of the night to myself. Cats and dog look at me like I am nuts! I suppose I am. Hubs found out spot on lungs. yesterday. So I was really searching all night for a smile or two. I found them. I hope you smile. also. Hugs to all. Pam

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/chinas-andon-health-supply-at-home-covid-19-tests-us-2022-01-14/

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