I am so honored that you took the time to show me the details of the iole costume. I recognized the iole the minute I saw her. The tiny little embroidered iole on your munchkin gi. It was your trademark and now your pride!!! Pipsqueak was a living, breathing iole…a personification of that beloved little “rat”.

I was delighted to read your entry. I had no idea. I thought Squeak had been practicing with the grandgirls all along. She stole the show, as little ones do. She is a natural actor!! I was impressed that she sang every syllable, with the others, like she had practiced all along. One minute, she was sucking her thumb, the next belting out the finale.

I so enjoyed the fashion show. Your talent with puppet making, since teendom has served you well.

It was such a fantastic experience…being there with my loved ones including Delta, M., Joyce A….

having a reserved seat, personal navigation system (M.)

I was happy to get off the hook. totally forgot about fleurs, but able to shop for fleurs and take a little load off you.

I do hope you have that wonderful sense of accomplishment and creativity and gratitude/recognition from others. It is well deserved.

Your offsprigs were a source of pride for me. They did a beautiful job. The social aspect was worth the travel. If they were nervous or uncomfortable, they certainly did not show it. There costumes were perfect in color, fit, and details. I love using what I have, then embellishing and seeing you do the same, only better..

T. came by and I was able to redirect her through Alex. rather than her original plan to go through Natchitoches. It was sad to see her go. I told her it was like being left in Hi., all over again. She’ll be back.

I hope you girls were able to get out, last night. I would have loved to, but was pooped and still had to drive home. I would have made arrangements to spend the night, and the next day off, given advance notice. You were surprised as I was…a dinner invitation from T. is rare.

Love and later,
MOM

Pray for me, if you can…I am going to attempt planning my school year and I’m so stressed and nervous. Hubby and I had a talk (for once) and I just really need to do this. Thanks! I’ll pray for you, too.

Also, if I were interested in learning how to sew, do you have any suggestions as to where to begin?