Where was I going with that?

This has been a week of missed exits, thoughts and ideas. My thoughts have been all a jumble and my attention span even worse. I think it is the pressure of graduation preparations that someone has no interest in participating in. S. has no time for such common social practices as senior pictures, ordering invitations and such. I'm blessed with her goofy antics every time the camera comes out, and I have to say that I think that her announcements will be a true reflection of her personality. Why, oh, why do I allow the pressure of traditional photos haunt me? They would certainly not reflect the spirit that she contains, and what reason would I have in trying to normalize her? We are each meant to stand out, but it is so easy to forget that and opt to be a part of the crowd. I am so thankful that she demands to remain true to herself. Let's embrace the spotlight that we have been granted, shine our light, lighting the way for others, maybe we, too, will become more secure in my own uniqueness.

This little quilt rather resembles my paths lately. I started the string balls as part of another project and then fell in love with them on this piece of Kona Crush fabric. Love the texture! It is hand quilted with a hand dyed thread and big stitches.

Here's to embracing each moment!

 

 

Comments

[Sandy M]

I know what you are going through! My daughter and I struggled over wedding pictures. I think the thing that pushes us to embrace "normalacy" is the possibility that when they get older they will have a sense of regret. I love you the way you are but I don't want you to look back later in life and think you have nothing (or wackiness) to show for this moment in your life. You don't know what changes life has in store for them and the need to cover "all bases" is strong.
She and I compromised. I asked that the ceremony be mine (traditional) and the reception was hers. She asked for a set of traditional photos "for Mom" and the others where all over the place. If she doesn't change, she will have those crazy pictures to reflect where they were when they married, but if when they are celebrating thier 50th anniversary they want something subdued... Those too are there. Good Luck with yours!

[sherry]

Cut Loose! There's way too many days of your life you have to follow everyone else's rules and be stifled. Both of you breathe...big breath in, big breath out. Is a stiff picture how you want to remember your baby's big day? Or is HER picture what you'll always remember! Mine are as boring as I am. I wish mine had some SAS about them!