Thank you, to all you ragmates who have reached out in terms of my sudden absence. I thought I would post a note. Life has a way of presenting the unexpected. I will be back with more story when I am able. Things are on hold right now.
It's finally spring here in the mountains.
Worth the wait.
Just a sketch between moments. I'll call it Being a Lifeboat.
75 comments
Mary Ellen Fresquez
Be well. I’ve missed your posts. You always inspire me.
this morning while walking to the po, i came across a cottontail sitting in a yard and proceeding to eat a dandelion stem. so cute chomping and pulling it in as it sat there and we looked at each other. when the flower came to it’s mouth, it spit it out.
Peace and blessing to you Jude. I sat here and enjoyed your foggy spring morning with gorgeous tulips blooming. My favorite time of day when the birds are first ones up and start singing a joyous tune for me and I am sure for you… take care and hope all will be well for you.
Hi Jude, I too had begun to wonder but didn’t want to hassle, just giving you space as needed. I’ve been getting space myself and tending to my emotional support cat, as I refer to my 16 yr old Nikko who is showing signs of ‘something’. Hoping it’ll pass along with whatever you’re managing right now. Take your time dear Jude.
I’m happy Spring is getting to you up there. May the road through the unexpected be smooth. I think we all get to become experts at getting through whatever gets tossed our way.
So glad to hear from you! I can tell that every one that visits with you has been on the edge of their seats. We have all been worrying about you.
Many of us are alone .. and we all know how the wind can be knocked out of our sails!
Thankful, you have let us know you are up and about to some degree.
We are are very concerned!
We are here…. looking for you!
so happy to see you here…I too thought you had mentioned a break. Glad to find you in my emails this morning. Wishing you health and energy.
Great drawing.
Life is not as predictable as we often think it is . . . (old(er) age doesn’t change that) but good to hear you !
The life boat reminds me of the little cloth Hazel sent me years ago . . . I hope you are well (again) <3
Always glad to hear from you what ever the situation is: Be a lifeboat or stay in the lifeboat! Love the drawing and the url of the creature and the moon.
Just today I mentioned you at my weavers guild meeting (we all do a lot more than just weaving), and I called you The High Queen of Everything. Even the Queen of Slow Stitch speaks of you with reverence, as do all the other stitching ladies I follow on YouTube. I await your divulgence of the unexpected.
ha! even my husband was getting worried about u! “have u heard from jude?”… anyhoo, the unexpected is often a gift. like being a lifeboat. sail on, silver girl! all us ragmates are cheering u on! x
Been worried about you .. been missing you. Seeing those beautiful spring flowers makes me hope that spring will bring spring back into your step making everything ok in your world. Love and hugs 🤗
So glad to hear. Life moves so fast (&tech so unreliable) I just realised & went searching for you. Hope all is well & just a time out by choice. Be well, be safe, be happy, be at ease.
Jude~ You’ve been much on my mind, but I thought I remembered you saying you were taking a small break. Perhaps I misremembered?
Anyway, I hope life’s unexpected is okay enough. I’m thinking about you and sending much love 💕
Be well. I’ve missed your posts. You always inspire me.
Take your time dear Jude. 💕 💕 💕
Missing you. Sending virtual hugs.
Like so many others, I would regularly check to see if you were back. So glad to see your message. I hope all is well!
Sending a hug from Australia. Hugs can be the best medicine in all sorts of circumstances.
this morning while walking to the po, i came across a cottontail sitting in a yard and proceeding to eat a dandelion stem. so cute chomping and pulling it in as it sat there and we looked at each other. when the flower came to it’s mouth, it spit it out.
my first thought was “jude would like this.”
Peace and blessing to you Jude. I sat here and enjoyed your foggy spring morning with gorgeous tulips blooming. My favorite time of day when the birds are first ones up and start singing a joyous tune for me and I am sure for you… take care and hope all will be well for you.
Hope calming seas return soon, guideing you back to a smoother shoreline. ⛵️😘
Much love.
♥️
Sending virtual lifeboats in every color of the rainbow! 🌈 🛶
Happy to see you in my inbox this am. I hope you get some “spring” in your step and all is well.
Love you. Be well.
Wonderfull to find out you’re safe and afloat. Take care! Keep passing the open windows…
Hi Jude, I too had begun to wonder but didn’t want to hassle, just giving you space as needed. I’ve been getting space myself and tending to my emotional support cat, as I refer to my 16 yr old Nikko who is showing signs of ‘something’. Hoping it’ll pass along with whatever you’re managing right now. Take your time dear Jude.
Sending gentle hugs. Gorgeous sketch says it all xxx
I’m happy Spring is getting to you up there. May the road through the unexpected be smooth. I think we all get to become experts at getting through whatever gets tossed our way.
Oh the lifeboat! :). Sending more love… Rest up!
Jude, It is so good to hear from you! Thank you…🌅May you have what you need through these days…💜
You are missed, Jude. Love the images – especially the lifeboat with the moon in its sails!
May the wind be with you on smooth seas. Adventures await.
Glad to hear from you this morning. Hugs and love to you always. <3
hope everything is okay
Hang in there
So glad to her you are OK. Sending you strength. ❤️
Thank you for your love notes. Sending a hug.
Good morning Jude. Thank you always for your love notes. Thinking of you out under your green trees. Sending a hug.
So glad to hear from you! I can tell that every one that visits with you has been on the edge of their seats. We have all been worrying about you.
Many of us are alone .. and we all know how the wind can be knocked out of our sails!
Thankful, you have let us know you are up and about to some degree.
We are are very concerned!
We are here…. looking for you!
Sooo glad to see you here Jude. My heart did a glad leap 💞
Sending huge love and hugs to you and Soul-O.
Those tulips are rather spectacular 🌷
A Lifeboat is very much needed.
Take the Greatest care of you. xx
So happy to hear from you. Be well. Many blessings.
so happy to see you here…I too thought you had mentioned a break. Glad to find you in my emails this morning. Wishing you health and energy.
Great drawing.
Sailing along, with love, beside you, in the known and unknown waters of life. May the lifeboat rock gently through this time,
Life is not as predictable as we often think it is . . . (old(er) age doesn’t change that) but good to hear you !
The life boat reminds me of the little cloth Hazel sent me years ago . . . I hope you are well (again) <3
Always glad to hear from you what ever the situation is: Be a lifeboat or stay in the lifeboat! Love the drawing and the url of the creature and the moon.
Just know that you are very respected and feel our love pouring through the ether x
🌹Life comes in and rearranges…but we’re still here🐦⬛💥 Xox
Blessings to you, Jude. A boatload of them.
Just today I mentioned you at my weavers guild meeting (we all do a lot more than just weaving), and I called you The High Queen of Everything. Even the Queen of Slow Stitch speaks of you with reverence, as do all the other stitching ladies I follow on YouTube. I await your divulgence of the unexpected.
Good to hear from you.
I thought you are on time out, well you are. Just hope you are ok and your health is good.
Be save💚
🙏❤️
Jude you are an amazing artist ….so glad to have contact with you ….blessings and be well
Been wondering… was going to reach out, but here you are 🧡
ha! even my husband was getting worried about u! “have u heard from jude?”… anyhoo, the unexpected is often a gift. like being a lifeboat. sail on, silver girl! all us ragmates are cheering u on! x
Miss you head rag-mate. Glad to see you’re keeping afloat. Be well.
Glad to hear we’re all hanging in there.
Like Spring in the mountains, it will be worth the wait. ❤️
I missed you Jude. Am glad you are okay and the spring warmth is enveloping you with positive energy, I hope….
Many blessings,
Belinda 🥰
Thank you for checking in.
Smiled big seeing your name in my inbox. Sending love and light ✨
Best wishes to you and Solo. Enjoy the life springing forth and emerging. ❤️
Look after yourself.
Sending a big hug and warm wishes for health and happiness.
Good wishes to you and Solo
I, too, had been wondering about your extended absence. Hope you and Soul-o are doing well and spring has arrived in your part of the world.
Been worried about you .. been missing you. Seeing those beautiful spring flowers makes me hope that spring will bring spring back into your step making everything ok in your world. Love and hugs 🤗
Be well and at peace …
🌷take care.
🌷
Good Luck and I wish you well. Have been wondering about you and Solo.
May the beauty and tenderness of Spring lift your spirits…
💙👍🏻
I too have been wondering where you are! Thanks for checking in. I hope all ia/wio bw well and I love your spring pics.
💕
So glad to hear. Life moves so fast (&tech so unreliable) I just realised & went searching for you. Hope all is well & just a time out by choice. Be well, be safe, be happy, be at ease.
I’ve been looking for you, and hoping all is well. Sending peace and sunshine.
I was getting worried. Hoping all is well.
Your spring is beautiful. Always worth the wait.
May everything be ok soon.
Peace and love. 🪡
Thanks for the “hello”, I was worrying!
Thinking good thoughts for you. 💕
Glad to hear from you. And glad that it’s spring. Please take all the time you need. 🩷
Take care, Jude.
Bless you and your life and all that you are… Thankyou for your generosity of being.. xx
Nicky Desmarchelier..🌷
Thank you
Loving “being a lifeboat” Looking forward to seeing it in fabric.
Sending you lots of love and big hugs.
Jude~ You’ve been much on my mind, but I thought I remembered you saying you were taking a small break. Perhaps I misremembered?
Anyway, I hope life’s unexpected is okay enough. I’m thinking about you and sending much love 💕
I’ve been looking for you!! I felt so helpless…and then there you were! Thank you for checking in, Jude…
Sending love and hope.
xo
I missed you… and wondered if you were struggling.
Take good care of yourself xxx