Thursday, December 1, 2011

1000 Origami Turtles

An unexpected box arrived in the mail yesterday.  I told myself I should make dinner THEN open it, but my curiosity got the best of me, so I opened it.  I pulled out a wrapped up something, realized it was a beautiful lap quilt, and promptly the tears started rolling.


I put the rest of the package aside and cried while making dinner.  It's not the first time, and probably not the last.  Sniffle, sniffle, cook cook.  When dinner was under control, I grabbed up the package and quilt and retreated to my room.  It really upsets Reese if I cry.



I showed Eric the package.  He probably thought I was a little crazy for as much as I was crying.  Let me try to explain.  I love it.  I'm in awe of this quilt.  I feel that way about all the surprises I've ever gotten from friends or family.  I get overwhelmed by the love and generosity shown by others.  I think I don't deserve it, that I'm not the strong woman people think they see when they look at me and hear my story. 


My dear friend also made me two wristlets with the origami turtle fabric that SHE FREAKING DESIGNED.  And I got scraps.  How cool is that?  There are patches on the front with the colorectal blue ribbon.  The back is a super soft minkey.  It's something that should be displayed in some museum, along with so many other gifts I've received.  But don't worry, I'll use it like crazy!




I know I haven't done a blog post for every gift I've been given.  I feel bad about that because I love every thing I've ever gotten.  I've saved postcards, I have several beautiful shawls.  There's another turtle lap quilt, and who could forget my Kindle?  There are little things, tea, a tea wallet, a wooden cross from two girls I adore.  There's an eagle pin from my Grandma.  Letters and cards.  I've saved it all.  I hope someday the kids will be able to go through my stuff and see how much love has come from this shitty situation.


I want to pay this all forward, the kindness and generosity.  I hope I can.


Thank you so much, Becca and your mom.  Thank you for your prayers.

25 comments:

  1. Amazing! You brought tears to my eyes. You deserve it, Sheri...you are that strong woman. You talk about a subject many would not have the courage to share.

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  2. That is a true masterpiece! I hope I learn to quilt someday. I am ever amazed by quilting. What an incredible gift. You deserve it 100%.

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  3. Becca and her mom are awesome! That is gorgeous. And you are totally worthy of it.

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  4. I am with you on the crying!

    I even cry when I see some of those "fuzzy moment" coffee commercials...

    ANYWAY, what a spectacular gift of love & support. A beautiful turtle quilt!!! We've only met once briefly many years ago, but I feel like I know you because of your blog, Sheri. You ARE the strong woman we all see! Just that you are able to put one foot in front of the other- after all you've been through- is stupendous! AND you are a great mom, you educate your children, cook and sew (whew!!!) and blog magnificently about a subject all too often stifled. I'm betting Eric would say you are a superb wife and soul mate. It's easy to see your love and respect for each other in your words to each other on facebook and in your blog.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your story with the world. You are a hero, Sheri. I admire your candor and your spirit. But most of all I admire your strength.

    ......Curse away, baby! *Kathy Wieting*

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  5. Absafreakinly beautiful quilt! I'd have damn well been crying, too! I just found your blog today. I'm a Stage III Colon Cancer survivor of 4 years. Celebrated the 4 year anniversary in September. Two years this month since chemo. Scans have all been good. NED. Fingers, toes, ears, eyes are all crossed and pray it continues. I'm gonna sit here and read some more about you. Enjoying it so far, well, except for the part about you having cancer. F*KK that!

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