An Update On Emily's Quilt

Sharing with you a special moment spent with Emily during a visit by her, Grandma J, Grandma Shari and Auntie Chris in the summer of 2008. This photo was sent to me tonight by Grandma Shari. A very simple and special moment in the potting shed...just counting seashells. It's amazing how one little girl can touch your life....Very special memories held so close to my heart! The high bid on Em's quilt is $125.00!! Thanks for your help with our fundraiser.

Generous Hearts-A Quilt For Emily

Wow!! From your generous hearts!! The high bid on Emily's Quilt is now $100.00. Bidding is open until Friday, December 18 at 4:00.

Emily's Silent Auction Update

The high bid so far for Emily's quilt is $50.00. Thanks so much for your support! Bidding is open until December 18 and we will keep you updated!!

A Quilt For Emily

Please help us with a silent auction for this beautiful quilt to benefit an amazing little girl....
So many of you know of our little friend Emily Koesters. Emily is only one of 4 people in the United States...and among only 45 in the world to suffer from Schimke Immuno-Osseous Displaysia (SIOD), a form of dwarfism. Emily has undergone multiple surgeries, a kidney transplant from her Daddy Joe, battles post transplant lymphoma and faces daily challenges such as hip dysplaysia. Emily is only 6 years old. In her 6 years Emily and her family have taught all of us lessons of faith, strength and most of all love.
In the spirit of that love, our dear friend and neighbor Terry Scigo has donated this quilt to be offered by silent auction to benefit Emily. Squares of cotton, lusious velour and ornate tapestry are surrounded by a beautiful velour holly print. The quilt is backed by a beautiful holly print that sparkles with holiday magic. Bidding on Emily's quilt will end on Friday, December 18 at 4:00 PM. You can leave your bid in the comments sections of our blog or email us at tlccountryfloral@gmail.com. Please leave your name, address, phone number and email address. The amount from the winning bid will be deposited in the Emily Koesters Fund, American National Bank, 20635 Hwy. 370, Gretna, NE 68028. Keep watching the blog for bid updates!! To learn more about Emily please visit http://www.helpemily.com/ or http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/emilykoesters. We will ship the quilt to you or....if the owner of the winning bid should choose to have a certain little girl wake up on Christmas morning wrapped in the magic of this quilt....we will make that happen, too!

Daydreaming

Closing my eyes and pretending this is the scene outside my window today.....
and taking comfort in wonderful new designs and delights in the shop!

Time to Mulch!!

Looks like a mess, doesn't it?? Not really!! This freshly mulched rose garden is "winter insurance" at our house!! We will be richly rewarded with beautiful blooms next spring from these well protected plants!!
....and Mama Kitty agrees that we are ready for the projected snowfall this upcoming week!!

From the "Cleaning Lady"!

Hey! It's the "cleaning lady" here!! Taking advantage of some quiet time to catch up on cleaning, painting...and of course redecorating!! Hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderful as ours! Treasured time with family, friends and those we love! More pictures and new things to be added soon! We are going to start working on the website and will keep you posted!