tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post1689639025582901271..comments2023-10-17T05:41:34.665-07:00Comments on Vintage Sheet Addict: Little Houses.....Sometimes, Not Enough Room.....Vintage Sheet Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-20445989893492823492013-01-07T15:52:13.593-08:002013-01-07T15:52:13.593-08:00Just read this Ada - I am SO bad at keeping up wit...Just read this Ada - I am SO bad at keeping up with other people's blogs. My apologies. I had no idea... you are so strong and calm. That must be an amazing help. Your post says so much with so few words - and so beautifully too. modflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272448265749188953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-50186397521062434362012-10-22T08:34:03.417-07:002012-10-22T08:34:03.417-07:00Thank you all sooooo much for your fantastic words...Thank you all sooooo much for your fantastic words of support, it has helped a great deal! :) xVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-23643959205371451592012-10-22T02:13:50.350-07:002012-10-22T02:13:50.350-07:00Such a heart felt and beautifully expressed post A...Such a heart felt and beautifully expressed post Ada........<br />Your strength is amazing and it's so good that you have your creative outlet to turn to when needed.<br />When I feel overwhelmed a cuppa and a nice magazine help to distract me or I read some creative blogs.....Occupy my mind with something I enjoy creative or otherwise......<br /><br />Hope the overwhelming times are few and far between.....<br /><br />Claire xClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-68510367134937099982012-10-22T01:18:25.406-07:002012-10-22T01:18:25.406-07:00Dear Ada
What complex and wonderous beings we are....Dear Ada<br />What complex and wonderous beings we are. I have always thought that somewhere there is a little selection process going on and some children choose their parents.....the right parents at that. The right parents for the right child - parents who nurture and love no matter what...and vice versa.<br /><br />I hope that life is kind and gentle to you today Ada<br />Best wishes<br />Jenny<br /><br />The Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-30790225025793626502012-10-21T00:35:41.398-07:002012-10-21T00:35:41.398-07:00Hello Anonymous, I'm glad you are happy with y...Hello Anonymous, I'm glad you are happy with your life and hope your partner it too. I have removed your comment as it contained an email address. Personally I won't use that service as its not we're my belief 'sits'. Hope you find peace in your future :)Vintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-64158175640353618502012-10-20T16:29:41.588-07:002012-10-20T16:29:41.588-07:00Interesting comment above. You never know who migh...Interesting comment above. You never know who might visit do you?<br /><br />I completely understand your need to lose yourself in crafty pursuits as a way of maintaining who you are not just a mum or a carer. Sometimes when life's overwhelming I shout and am horrible to be around, other times I withdraw, neither great for other people. Blogging is a darned good distraction though as I can carefully edit the realities of life when needed. <br /><br />XBobo Bunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564557200579080645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-73099205633574658812012-10-20T15:18:18.838-07:002012-10-20T15:18:18.838-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-61417075928758408122012-10-20T11:52:46.347-07:002012-10-20T11:52:46.347-07:00This post was so beautifully written and I felt it...This post was so beautifully written and I felt it expressed exactly how it feels when dealing with our special children. My son's difficulties seem to fill our house, our minds, our lives a lot of the time. It is difficult for all the family but so much more difficult for him. When he goes back to school on Monday mornings the feeling of relief is so great - and then I feel guilty for feeling like that! I enjoy the silence of mondays and try to restore some calmness and order to my home. I try to make time to create and craft during the week before he returns from school on Friday and fills the house again. We love him dearly and enjoy the moments when he is the boy he could have/should have been until the difficulties take over again.<br />Love your little houses, I did some recently for my boys' rooms and papered them with bits of old maps. Favourite Lego figures are displayed in them now! Mrs RV xReVamped Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240850194860513988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-66098111081150578162012-10-20T11:31:13.967-07:002012-10-20T11:31:13.967-07:00Ah yes, that extra person whose name begins with A...Ah yes, that extra person whose name begins with A. My very best friend in the world has that same extra person living in her house, I know how tough it is. She knits to escape. I'm so grateful I can just knit for fun.<br /><br />I am sure the home you have built for your girl is just as beautiful as the ones you've made here. What wonderful things come from your escape days.<br /><br />Take care m'dear xAnnie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-5657099561545302212012-10-20T09:12:46.510-07:002012-10-20T09:12:46.510-07:00I have no idea how you cope with Autism in the fam...I have no idea how you cope with Autism in the family and find time to craft an blog too! As others have said, crafting helps and when my girls were small and playing up I loved to leave them with hubby and take off in the car with the radio turned up loud and have a sing! Take care. xxserendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554603552983182516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-16766133143389128942012-10-20T08:04:05.831-07:002012-10-20T08:04:05.831-07:00Hello There,
I have just been searching through ...Hello There, <br /> I have just been searching through your website. I love them both! :D I have a feeling you may like my shop in return: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LobleyCottage?ref=pr_shop_more<br />I hope you enjoying looking around. <br />Love,<br /> Chloe xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303274673875738027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-81924811916854474432012-10-20T05:45:24.958-07:002012-10-20T05:45:24.958-07:00I hide in craftyland and blogland. I don't hav...I hide in craftyland and blogland. I don't have anything as challanging as Autism to deal with but just handling three highspirited (naughty) Smalls is quite enough! I have to confess that I lose the plot quite regularly...<br /><br />Eleanor xxStitches and Seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035286337889153261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-74072671048761615082012-10-20T04:56:52.600-07:002012-10-20T04:56:52.600-07:00Admire your courage ,love, faith n spirit. May you...Admire your courage ,love, faith n spirit. May you have the strength to be more n more creative n supportive! Love your little houses, they look so colorful n happy Rajeswarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148702322536743378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-50866722170680699722012-10-20T01:09:58.932-07:002012-10-20T01:09:58.932-07:00That was a beautiful post. When overwhelmed, what ...That was a beautiful post. When overwhelmed, what do I do? The best therapy is indulging yourself in some crafty stuff I find. Or to take a brisk walk if possible. Or share a tear to release. It is okay that too. Autism or anything "different" we live with close can be a challenge at times. A greater challenge than anyone without wouldn't understand. It also gives us a greater depth and understanding of what life is about. A deeper love even as we don't take things for granted so easy... It is a blessing in its own way. Just the way you express yourself shows how much love and great work you do. Little Ms Autism is a very lucky girl living with you. She couldn't have a better home really. My son was born with a serious cleft palate, that is a challenge too. specially now when the surrounding is starting to get more harsh about his appearance. It is not easy to be different but to have a strong, patient, understanding and loving support from home makes all the difference in the world. YOU are doing great. We are doing great. And to change the subject completely - when will you add your ETSY to your blog. I WANT TO SEE IT! Right there in your column!!! Lots of love from me to you Ada. Lots of love. ♥♥♥Annette - MyRoseValleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778246579909568662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-56429275356105063712012-10-19T13:10:01.399-07:002012-10-19T13:10:01.399-07:00Your post is so touching. My 6 year old grandson ...Your post is so touching. My 6 year old grandson has recently been diagnosed with high-functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. As devastating as the news was, the entire family is so relieved that there's a formal diagnosis. My favorite de-stressing activities are blogging and knitting (which my husband calls Needle Therapy!) -- JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890283110081126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-31293766582426377042012-10-19T10:16:29.859-07:002012-10-19T10:16:29.859-07:00Such a beautiful, touching post Ada. The challeng...Such a beautiful, touching post Ada. The challenges life brings to some special people is sometimes heart wrenching. Look at these comments!! So many people with so much to deal with beyond our crafty blogs. I find it amazing. Inspiring. Comforting. I'm going through a harsh deterioration of someone I love very much, but am not quite ready to share this in a public space. Your bravery at giving us a mere glimpse of the days you work through is thought provoking. Your words are poetry. <br />Wendy<br />ps I started my blog to cope ... isn't it funny that you were my first follower. :) (long distance hugs to you, please pass the tissues)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-85285551826820219512012-10-19T09:46:45.306-07:002012-10-19T09:46:45.306-07:00Beautifully written. Your love and strength shine ...Beautifully written. Your love and strength shine through. I have a son who has epilepsy and so has a very difficult time controlling his temper and can become frighteningly aggressive. But when he is not, he is the most loving, gentle, kind child you could ever meet. And the so very sad bit is that he hates being the way he is and it makes him so low. He is only 8 years old and it makes me cry to see him like that.<br />When I need to pull myself together if things are bad, I knit quietly on my chair beside the stove or call my mother and sometimes chat for hours to her. She always makes me feel better. She is one of those people in life that always exudes calm.<br />Thank you for your beautiful words and I love your little house too.<br />Rosie xxOld Magnolia Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129875046273758499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-78697325664732963252012-10-19T06:05:53.652-07:002012-10-19T06:05:53.652-07:00Btw your little houses are so wonderful, I am watc...Btw your little houses are so wonderful, I am watching one on ebay that I can makeover myself for miss Liongirl's upcoming birthday and I'm hoping you list some more pink wallpaper packs as I am keen as mustard to order. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-81497120121750833272012-10-19T06:04:24.186-07:002012-10-19T06:04:24.186-07:00Beautiful beautiful words Ada. I knew we were kind...Beautiful beautiful words Ada. I knew we were kindred spirits by the way, did you realize by my previous comments a few posts back? My quirky boy had to give instructions on how to do something for show and tell this week. He took my biscuit recipe, told them all the details, even the secret ingredient : Love. They are little sponges who take in every bit of goodness we send them, they just need our calmness too and sometimes that is so hard. Blogging is my happy place and meeting fellow creatives who walk in the same shoes is such a gift. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-13487046174392333002012-10-19T05:46:57.497-07:002012-10-19T05:46:57.497-07:00Beautifully written, Ada.
I find 'sorting'...Beautifully written, Ada.<br />I find 'sorting' is a good soother ... maybe it's a metaphor for needing to sort my life, but a draw full of bits and bobs seems to soothe me, kinda weird, but we all do what gets us through to the next moment.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333759430557550062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-23299972169731105332012-10-19T05:17:16.454-07:002012-10-19T05:17:16.454-07:00Ada, my two oldest daughters have type 1 diabetes ...Ada, my two oldest daughters have type 1 diabetes and there were many days it seemed very overwhelming! In my world I have to remember to just stay in the moment. And once in a while it is okay to be angry and sad. Thinking of you :) Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101540158088271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-23932720066982749612012-10-19T03:36:28.542-07:002012-10-19T03:36:28.542-07:00Your post is so beautifully written, and the pictu...Your post is so beautifully written, and the pictures of the sweet papered houses are delightful. Crafting soothes the soul whatever is going on in our lives, and I'm so glad it helps you through, Ada.<br />Helen xHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-187049649264186842012-10-19T01:28:01.759-07:002012-10-19T01:28:01.759-07:00Ada, what a fortunate little lady Miss Autism is t...Ada, what a fortunate little lady Miss Autism is to be with a family like yours. A well-spring of creativity is a god-send for you to draw upon when you need to do your own thing.<br /><br />I have so much admiration and respect (as well as love, obviously) for my younger son and daughter-in=law, as their middle child, our middle grandson, has Aspergers, and as he says, Nanny, my brain works just a bit differently from other peoples. They have worked SO hard to encourage out of him a sense of empathy and a sense of humour and self knowledge - no easy task as people who understand will agree. With autism the task is much much harder and I take my hat, boots and gloves off to you. Thanks for sharing this lovely post. LxLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-16689191783431272492012-10-19T00:34:29.970-07:002012-10-19T00:34:29.970-07:00Ada, you are so special xxxxAda, you are so special xxxxGrannyTaughtMeToCrochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004275397607377119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820448587005531644.post-35617017073615412622012-10-18T22:57:32.708-07:002012-10-18T22:57:32.708-07:00thank you for sharing this blog with us, makes one...thank you for sharing this blog with us, makes one think about life in general, Have read the other comments and agree whole heartedly with what was said. Re the poem Hazel posted lovely and so touching.<br />When I am struggling I try and loose myself in stitching, calming and takes the mind off all the worries.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.com