Jingle Feet at the Shelter

​Only one stop for the Quilt this December

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I had such plans for the Quilt this season.  I was eager to drag out all the glittery junk from the closets and throw out some quirky holiday themes about bells or snow or whatever. The last 2 years we've had fun remembering childhood Christmases...

Not This Year
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My quilt groups are taking a break this holiday.  Mom passed away on the second day of December.
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Today

But today, something reminded me about the about the kids at Women's Shelter.

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I remembered how my mom used to go with me to help  entertain the children. Then, I rememberd the jingle bracelets the Mamie George Seniors made for the kids last month.  So I tossed the quilt and bells in the car and made a short  visit.  We sat on the quilt and I told a story... that ended with bells. The kids ended up singing and jingling and I left happy.   

What I learned:  Can't do it all this holiday.  Have to pick and choose... what's important. My house is a mess and no wrapping started, but it felt good to laugh and sing with those kids. And I know Mom was smiling down, enjoying the show!