Happy birthday to Mom in Heaven. As I was taking down some Christmas decorations, I chose to leave these two angels up that Mom made. Over the years, Mom made many craft projects both with her craft group and on her own. Often, she would make something to give as Christmas gifts for everyone in the family.
I have many of her craft projects still, including seasonal decorations, decorated sweatshirts and quilts. Unfortunately, over time some of these items have experienced some wear and tear. While I have attempted to repair some of the simpler issues, I am not gifted at sewing.
However, I am fortunate to have my mother-in-law, who not only is skilled in crafts, inarticulate, quilting, but also understands the sentimentality of hand-made items. Therefore, I’ve been able to turn to her for help fixing some of the items my mom previously made.
In the last few years, she was able to fix quilts in which the stitching had loosened. This past week, she replaced the wings that had fallen off one of the wooden angels.
As I sit looking at the angels on my mom’s birthday, I am grateful for both my mom and mother-in-law. I am in awe with both of their craftsmanship and their abilities to show love through their crafts.
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Sarah Ritter’s first illustrated book “Dad, Won’t You Walk With Me” and her first poetry book “Inspirations, Transformations and Revelations: A Poetic Expression of My Personal Journey” are available in paperback and e-book on Amazon, and on audio at Audible!
Sarah Ritter shares her feelings and experiences on the blog “Sarah Ritter’s Revelations… A Collection of My Poems & Short Stories.” Her writing has also been featured on several blogs such as CT Working Moms, Brave, Reckless and Whisper and the Roar and Straw Dog Writer’s Guild.
Sarah Ritter is also a contributing poet to several anthologies including those published by The National Beat Poetry Foundation, and the Local Gems Press.
To listen to a few of Sarah Ritter’s poems featured in the “Inspirations, Transformations and Revelations: A Poetic Expression of My Personal Journey,” “Mondo” “CHAOS, A Poetry Vortex, click on the Bard’s Poetry Revolution Podcast episode featured on 04/04/20, 04/17/20 and 08/28/20.
Sarah Ritter's Revelations...A Collection of My Poems & Short Stories 