What a three weeks it has been. This project’s namesake, my mother-in-law, Joyce Ripley, passed away Wednesday. Although I have spoken about her in the past with regard to her struggle with dementia we were caught off guard when we got the call.
This fuels me even more to finish this project in her memory now.
Here is where I left off last update:
And here is where I am now.
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4 thoughts on “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #23”
So sad for your loss Mary Margaret. Hope your husband is holding up. Mum’s are such special people. And this embroidery will have such poignant memories for you when it’s finished.
I was sorry to read about Joyce. May her memory be a blessing. Her ‘Rose’ is beautiful and my favorite project, as you know. Hugs to you and your family.
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So sad for your loss Mary Margaret. Hope your husband is holding up. Mum’s are such special people. And this embroidery will have such poignant memories for you when it’s finished.
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This is such a lovely tribute to Joyce. Sending hugs.🙏 🫂
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So sorry to hear about your loss, this will be a lovely tribute to her.
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I was sorry to read about Joyce. May her memory be a blessing. Her ‘Rose’ is beautiful and my favorite project, as you know. Hugs to you and your family.
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