There is a wonderful lady on a stitching group I belong to named, Heidi. Heidi lives with her husband, Jos, in Holland. I've mentioned her before on this Blog. She is a very talented your lady, who not only does cross stitch, but also quilts and a number of other crafts. Back before Christmas, she had sent me a beautiful cross stitch Christmas ornament magazine. Of course I can't read a word of the language, but I can read photo's. There are 34 pages of nothing but Christmas items to cross stitch. I love the banner on the front cover and hope to start stitching on some of these small charts in order to make this banner. Thank you so much Heidi for this treasure.
SO, THE SURPRISE..........................
This morning I was trying to get Skype to work on my computer, and as usual was having problems. I want to be able to actually talk with my wonderful stitching friend, Heidi, who lives in Holland. Jos, Heidi's DH came on line and was trying to walk me through the process and asked for my phone number. I thought that had something to do with getting Skype to work, so gave him my computer number and also our business number. Low and behold, about 5 minutes later, the business phone rang and it was Jos, I could not believe it!! He called to help me with the problem on Skype and finally decided that I needed to pull the computer out from the wall and check the wires for the microphone. I told him to give, "my love" to Heidi, and he said hang on, she is here, and sure enough there she was. This was almost like having her in person. She sounds just like I thought she would, so kind and pleasant. I was so excited that I couldn't hardly think of anything to ask her or talk about! We did visit for a short time and after hanging up I actually had to shed a few tears from excitement and happiness. Heidi, please forgive me for being such a "cluck" on the phone. This has simply made my day, not only for today, but for the week.
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How fun Barbara! I'm so glad you were able to talk with Heidi. Remember how speechless I was when you called me one time? You were probably exactly the same way!
Nancy
I loved talking to you Barbara. It will be repeated for sure! How is your microphone doing?
I am so glad you like your magazine from Holland. Our stitching is a universal language isn't it! Enjoy making something from it. I will look forward to seeing it.
I just spent a wonderful moment reading your friendly testimony about Heidi and Josh. How much such friendships are a treasure in life, over crossing borders and languages. I'm French and I do love browse through US sites. My own blog is written both in English and French. So maybe sometimes you could find something interesting for you too. I would be very happy to send you French charts too, if once it happens that you wish one. I wish you a joyful and crafty year for your own happiness and for the joy of those you're caring for.
I'm so glad to visit your blog regularly. It's a moment of quietness and inspiration between 2 grannies over the Ocean. I do wish that we keep in touch for a long time. I wish that you enjoy a nice time doing what you like to do today. I'm going to bake a cake now, as we are a little gathering at home this evening, just ten people together. Once a month the regular weekly meeting of our church is changed into little groups in several families, the families changing every month. We end the moment with cakes, fruit juice and hot drinks. I'll come soon again.
I just add a new comment to tell you that I added you to my links on my blog. I don't put many links on it, but your blog is dear to me.
I just want to wish you a good thursday evening soon. I'm glad to know your site now, and I hope we'll share a lot.
I wish you a restful and pleasant week end and I rejoice to come back and read more in your blog once again. I heard that there is an awfull windy and icy weather in the USA. Are you in the midst of it too?
It's almost Saturday midnight here in France. I wish you avery quiet and pleasant Sunday.
One more friendly greeting from France
Hello Barbara! the French granny is visiting you again! If you read this, I just let you know that I wrote the history of DMC threads on my blog today, as they are made in the French area where I was born. But it's a long text to read, so wait till you've time enough to read, and get a cup of coffee ready to enjoy meanwhile. I wish you a very good day.
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