Bye Stella! :(
First of all I'm having to say goodbye to Stella today. I'm very sad and heartbroken but I know she'll always have a little place in my heart and hopefully I will in hers! The idea of Stitching Stella (this is her true name I've just been calling her the Aida Cloth Paper Doll of Blogland) was thought up by Lindsay-ann and Lorrie! This is just the cutest idea! She's been traveling all over Blogland and in December of this year will go back to England! If you'd like to follow her adventures, please go to Lindsay-ann's or Lorrie's blog and catch up on Stella.
Where is Stella going next? She's headed to Ohio to visit Kady at Life On The Edge! So make sure you go vist Kady to see what our darling Stella will be doing next!
Bye Stella...sniff sniff (Chloe Dawn is doing the puppy happy dance now! She was so jealous of Stella and Gally! ) .
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Hello, Dear Ones! Oh, yes, I'm feeling the love shown to me in Blogland! Isn't it miraculous how we can meet folks from different blogs and just have an immediate connection from the heart? I feel that with so many of you!
I've made that connection with a new blogging friend, Martha at Mid-Atlantic Martha. If you don't know Martha, please go and visit her and tell her I sent you! She's a doll! From the goodness of her heart she sent me a package! See, I told you she was a doll!
Oh, Dearest Martha, how can I ever thank you for all of your sweetness to me? I am so thrilled to know you and am amazed that you would send me these precious things! I'll cherish them always!
Remember to always be kind to one another and the love will flow back to you!
Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia :)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song~I love this song :)
Circle of Friends
We were made to love and be loved
But the price this world demands
Will cost you far too much
Spent so many lonely years just tryin' to fit in
Now I've found my place
In this circle of friends
In a circle of friends
We have one Father
In a circle of friends
We share this prayer
That every orphan soul will know
And all will enter in
To the shelter of this circle of friends
If you weep, I will weep with you
If you sing for joy the rest of us
Will lift our voices too
But no matter what you feel inside
There's no need to pretend
That's that way it is in this circle of friends
In a circle of friends
We have one Father
In a circle of friends
We share this prayer
That we'll gather together
No matter how the highway bends
I will not lose this circle of friends
Among the nations, tribes, and tongues
We have sisters and brothers
And when we meet in Heaven
We will recognize each other
With joy so deep (joy so deep)
And love so sweet (love so sweet)
We'll celebrate these friends
And life that never ends
In a circle of friends
We have one Father
In a circle of friends
We share this prayer
That it will not be long
Before all will enter in
To the shelter of this circle of friends
That it will not be long
Before all will enter in
To the shelter of this circle of friends
Circle of friends...
~sung by Point of Grace
But the price this world demands
Will cost you far too much
Spent so many lonely years just tryin' to fit in
Now I've found my place
In this circle of friends
In a circle of friends
We have one Father
In a circle of friends
We share this prayer
That every orphan soul will know
And all will enter in
To the shelter of this circle of friends
If you weep, I will weep with you
If you sing for joy the rest of us
Will lift our voices too
But no matter what you feel inside
There's no need to pretend
That's that way it is in this circle of friends
In a circle of friends
We have one Father
In a circle of friends
We share this prayer
That we'll gather together
No matter how the highway bends
I will not lose this circle of friends
Among the nations, tribes, and tongues
We have sisters and brothers
And when we meet in Heaven
We will recognize each other
With joy so deep (joy so deep)
And love so sweet (love so sweet)
We'll celebrate these friends
And life that never ends
In a circle of friends
We have one Father
In a circle of friends
We share this prayer
That it will not be long
Before all will enter in
To the shelter of this circle of friends
That it will not be long
Before all will enter in
To the shelter of this circle of friends
Circle of friends...
~sung by Point of Grace

Morning Shelia~
ReplyDeleteStella has had an amazing adventure @ your home...the playbill is priceless. :)
What sweet gifts from your new friend, Martha. So much thought & sweetness in there.....that's so you!
Have a great day and thank you so much for your kind words on my Mother's day post. :)
Big hugs~ J
Shelia, you are a fine example of kindness in blogland. You very much deserve to receive little puffies in the mail!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what Stella does next. She's such a brave girl.
Stella has been a busy little beaver while visiting you. I hope she behaves herself as she moves on. Do you think she'll send you a postcard?
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You and Stella are like two fun peas in a pod. I bet you are going to miss each other. Her playbill was just too funny:) I hope she has a safe journey on her way to Kady's in Ohio. Now that Martha is a sweetheart. Wear your new apron in good health and it sounds like you are enjoying the treats already. Have a fun day.
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Goodbye Stella and safe travels! What memories you made in Galveston!
ReplyDeleteShelia I love the decor you added to Stella, too pretty!
Enjoy your goodies from Martha, and the figurine does remind me of you too!
Shelia, goodbye to sweet Stella.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely apron from Martha...how kind and thoughtful.
Enjoyed your post, sweetie.
Barb
What a wonderful adventure Stella had with you in Galveston! All her treasures that you added are just FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteYour goodies are just wonderful. They are all just beautiful. Aren't blogging friends the best!?!?!
Happy Blue Day Shelia
ReplyDeleteStella is moving on her trip...it sounds like she had quite a bit going on at your place...will your place every be the same without her???
Love her little tatoo...
What a lovely gift you received too..beautiful...aren't surprises wonderful..
have a lovely day
Judi
It was great fun following Stella's adventures while she was with you. I love the tattoo you added. So sparkly. And Gally and the playbill. Wonderful things added to Stella's traveling bag. The gifts you got from Martha are so sweet. That was really nice of her. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage to Stella, what fun she had with you.
ReplyDeleteYou package is wonderful.
The Raggedy Girl
Bon Voyage to dear Stella!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift from Martha!
I hope your week is going very well, Shelia! I'm happy to be trippily traipsing through blogland, this morning, after my tiny break. Stopping here made me even happier!
Hi Sheila
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a wonderful host for Stella. She really has had a great time with you. I look forward to following her travels in Ohio.
What a lovely package you received from your friend Martha. I enjoyed seeing all the goodies she sent you.
Best Wishes
Lindsay
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Dearest Shelia, you've just blogged your way into all of our hearts! What a lovely surprise package and that little figurine surely does resemble you.
ReplyDeleteLittle Miss Stella is going to have some very fond memories of Texas. I hope she enjoys her next stop in her travels as much as she did her visit with you.
You were such a giving hostess to Stella, I am sure she is conflicted about leaving!!
ReplyDeleteDarling gifts...the little figurine is You!! Enjoy!
I think Stella had loades of fun with you! What lovely gifts you received - surprises are so much fun!
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aww Stella is leaving you. she had so much fun at your place! love the tattoo!! Martha should is sweet to send you all those pretty things.
ReplyDeleteGM My friend...WOW!! Girl you done hit the MOTHERLODE of goodies here..how kind of Martha to send you this wonderful stuff..You are so right you do meet the nicest peeps here in Blogerville..Bye Bye to Stella I will visit her at Kady and see what she is doing there..Hope you had a great Mother's day Pickle..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteFarewell Stella! I look forward to seeing your new adventures in OH!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of Martha to send you all those wonderful gifts! Hey, those peanuts are from Smithfield, VA, huh? Jimmy used to work for Smithfield Foods!
Justine :o )
Bye Stella - have a safe trip. Thanks for entertaining us this past week. Sally
ReplyDeleteStella had such a wonderful adventure with you. I have enjoyed reading about all of her adventures. Give little Chloe Dawn a hug from us and tell her we know her mommy always loved her best. What a wonderful gift you have recieved. It is very well deserved because you spread laughter and kindness all over blogland. You make all of us smile each and every day. Thank you ♥
ReplyDeleteBye Stella! I sure enjoyed reading about all your adventures! You may just have to rest up for a few days at your next stop. Shelia, I'll bet you're all tuckered out after entertaining Stella - put your daintly little feet up girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteShelia,
ReplyDeleteYou took very good care of Stella and I am sure she is sorry to leave. I hope she keeps that tatoo hidden in case Kady doesn't approve! The Playbill is wonderful~so she was a hit in Galveston?
You certainly were gifted well by Martha! What a sweeheart she is, especially the handmade apron and napkins! That is straight from the heart!! Lucky you!
xoxo
Jane
By gosh, that figurine does resemble you! You got a great bunch of loot there! Stella had the best time with you and I think the addition of her little tattoo was the finishing touch! ~ Robyn
ReplyDeleteYay! Stella is on her way! I am so excited. I am already thinking up things that we can do during her visit! I LOVE the tattoo by the way! I'll email you as soon as she arrives so you know she was received safely.
ReplyDeleteOh what pretty gifts! I'm glad that you were blessed like that because you are such a blessing to all of us here in blogland.
Kady
What fun you are Shelia! Stella had an amazing time with you lol. I think it is so darn cute that you made her all these little souvenirs. Your gifts are very adorable :) I bet that apron looks great!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Allison
Martha spoiled you rotten with stuff to eat AND a cute figurine.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!
Your visit with Stella was amazing. What a great job you did with her..but then I am not one bit surprised as I too have experienced you patience!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMore hugs!!!
Mona
Well, if you are going to get a tatoo, that is the prettiest one I've ever seen. I know Stella and her puppy have enjoyed their adventures with you in Texas. You have been such a good hostess, giving her the time of her life with the Broadway plays and a puppy dog too! What lovely gifts you received (you deserve them). laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia--Thank you, thank you for all of the amazing adventures that Stella had while she was with you! She definitely painted the town. I love her tattoo and her little friend Gally. She made a lifetime of memories while she was in Galveston!
ReplyDeleteI popped over to see how Stella was and found a really neat blog!
ReplyDeleteOK...I saw you posted the words to a POG song...ya gotta hop over to my blog and see my last post. : ) I am friends with Shelley and Denise from OBU.
OH...love all those tea pots on your side bar! I am a huge tea drinker.
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