I was on the receiving end of some really kind words this week from a few different people and it reminded me of something I once heard my older brother say, who is also very good at practicing it, “speak to others’ goodness when they’re right in front of you, don’t wait until their funeral to tell them how wonderful they were”. I think that’s a worthy practice. If you’d like to tag a friend and share the good you see in them, I think that would be meaningful, as I’ve experienced going back to those words spoken to me all week long. I’ll start 👇🏼 with some people whose qualities have directly blessed my life in the last few days.
My first sewing machine was my mom’s old Singer, starting before I can remember. I don’t recall any formal lessons, just by watching her. I realize the example you set for your children just by doing is invaluable, It’s shaped my entire life. Because what she was really doing was building my confidence, showing me you can make things with your own hands, things and skills that will be treasured and this extends far past sewing. Soon I had dreams to be a fashion designer; a beautiful machine of my own was under the Christmas tree one year to see that dream come true. I toured schools and started down the path but soon found a love for interiors and how making a home and family ties things together for me. I’m back to making my own patterns, most of the girls’ clothes as well as my own. And those pieces are shown great care to one day be revisited in the cedar chest.
