"Im a-leavin on a jet plane" well, almost...lol :)

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
So, as you all are enjoying one last piece of pie, think of me fighting with the porter, ticket agent, and security at LAX!!!!!

I have posted a pic on my expressions page of what I have been working on for the last 3 months!!!!!

It is a felt stocking for my 'little' (almost 30) step daughter. Last Christmas, she spied my daughter's, that I had made when she was 6 or so. She said, with great emotion, "My mom never made ME anything like that!!!!". So, of course, I went and got a kit at the craft store. They sure have gotten more involved in 25 years...every other piece stuffed, etc...

But IT'S DONE!!!! YEA!!!!

And, I wrote a poem, which I will wrap for her to open, that leads to the fireplace where the stocking will be hung (with care, I might add...lol...it took over 80 hours to make!!!). I only hope that the grinch (her mom) doesn't get offended and does damage to it!!!!

The poem:
‘Twas 3 months before Christmas and all thru the city
Not a glimmer of Santa…Too soon! What a pity!
One faithful pilgrim, weary from travel.
Sought the mystery of craft shops her goal to unravel.

When out of a shadowy corner did peek
A splendor so great, IT WAS WHAT she did seek!!!!!
Off to the register, right out the door
Not knowing what perils this task had in store.

She bent to her needle, hard pressed she did toil.
Even to warm lands, where seas seemed to boil.
A snip of a thread, a shiny white bead.
She hoped that completion is where this did lead!

So quick to the chimney, and look with great care,
A present for Sarah, I hope you find there.
Enjoy it and love it, and know this is true:
There is much love in making, every bit is for you.

Hugs, Kathi

(The moral of this story is...watch what you say...and offer to do....ROFLMAO!)

Comments

  • AceSFO
    AceSFO Member Posts: 229
    Heerlijk!!
    Heerlijk Mooi!! Erg Leuk!

    Heel Prettige Kerstdagen en een Gelukkig Nieuw Jaar!!

    grtz,
    Adrian
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    AceSFO said:

    Heerlijk!!
    Heerlijk Mooi!! Erg Leuk!

    Heel Prettige Kerstdagen en een Gelukkig Nieuw Jaar!!

    grtz,
    Adrian

    Insgelijks!
    We just talked to the housekeeper...

    We have cheese, ham, and milk fresh in the fridge...

    It snowed and frozen water (ice) is everywhere. Schiphol Airport was closed, and many people slept in the airport itself...trains also weren't running, now about 80% are back on line, and the airport is back open, at least for the moment.

    Tomorrow it snows again, and Friday as well. Saturday, the day we arrive, is supposed to be better.

    We are, for the first time ever, already packed...WOW!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • lcarper2
    lcarper2 Member Posts: 635 Member
    leavin on a jet plane
    I would love to see ur pic but don't know how to see them anyway I am glad you did her the speicial gift she will treasure it for the rest of her life and remember the love that went into that stocking you have given her something better than gold best wishes and happy holidays to you
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    yay for you!
    Kathi,

    I bet your stepdaughter will really appreciate what you did for her. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a safe trip!!

    Lisa :)
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    lcarper2 said:

    leavin on a jet plane
    I would love to see ur pic but don't know how to see them anyway I am glad you did her the speicial gift she will treasure it for the rest of her life and remember the love that went into that stocking you have given her something better than gold best wishes and happy holidays to you

    Double click my picture to the left of this post....
    That will take you to my page. There, click on the word 'expressions'...it's the first picture....you can double click on the picture to enlarge it.

    Thank you for the warm wishes...and I return them 10 fold!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    lisa42 said:

    yay for you!
    Kathi,

    I bet your stepdaughter will really appreciate what you did for her. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a safe trip!!

    Lisa :)

    Hans says there may be showers....
    From his daughter's eyes!!!!

    She is a dear! I loved doing it!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    The stocking is BEAUTIFUL!!
    Your stepdaughter will LOVE it!

    Merry Christmas and safe travels! I really hope you're going to get where you're going without too much trouble, however, I know when flying -- there's always delays!
  • CanadaSue
    CanadaSue Member Posts: 339 Member
    Beautiful
    Kathi,

    That stocking is absolutely beautiful! Where is mine? Just kidding.

    Have a great holiday in Holland!

    Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year year to you and Hans!


    Hugs,

    Sue
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    Merry Christmas Kathi
    And safe travels. Are you coming or going? Or do you know? ...and does it really matter!

    Love Rob xoxoxox
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    HollyID said:

    The stocking is BEAUTIFUL!!
    Your stepdaughter will LOVE it!

    Merry Christmas and safe travels! I really hope you're going to get where you're going without too much trouble, however, I know when flying -- there's always delays!

    We shall see.....
    I just want to get back home...and then watch the snow from INSIDE the house...lol!

    Thanks for the complement! I hope the stocking fills the bill!

    Merry Christmas to you, and a healthy and prosperous New Year!!!


    Hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    CanadaSue said:

    Beautiful
    Kathi,

    That stocking is absolutely beautiful! Where is mine? Just kidding.

    Have a great holiday in Holland!

    Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year year to you and Hans!


    Hugs,

    Sue

    Merry Christmas to you too!!!!!
    Thank you, dear Sue!!!! I hope Sarah likes her stocking (if not, I'm taking it back and changing the name...lol...just kidding!!!).

    Holland looms close...My heart is already heading there...

    Hugs to you and yours!

    Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    robinvan said:

    Merry Christmas Kathi
    And safe travels. Are you coming or going? Or do you know? ...and does it really matter!

    Love Rob xoxoxox

    Ah, Rob...I have no idea!
    I do know that, about 3 weeks before a switch, I get homesick for the other country...lol...

    Right now, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...lol

    Hugs, Kathi
  • JDuke
    JDuke Member Posts: 438
    KathiM said:

    Ah, Rob...I have no idea!
    I do know that, about 3 weeks before a switch, I get homesick for the other country...lol...

    Right now, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...lol

    Hugs, Kathi

    What
    a treasured gift you created for Sarah. Such an expression of love. Safe travels and Merry Christmas.
    Warmly,
    Joanne
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    JDuke said:

    What
    a treasured gift you created for Sarah. Such an expression of love. Safe travels and Merry Christmas.
    Warmly,
    Joanne

    The very best to you as well!!!
    Thank you, dear soul....I know my daughter keeps hers out every year...I'm hoping Sarah will do the same...

    Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you and yours!!!

    Hugs, Kathi