Is Linda still interested in the As You Like It Nativity?

I'm also interested in the As You like It nativity.  Would like to visit about it if possible.



Thanks,

Sandy

Cook Book Alert

No, we haven't taken your money in a cook book scam. I have not been involved in the nitty gritty of trying to get the book republished, but the girls have had a terrible time with the old publisher and they finally said they didn't want to do it.

So after making us wait all this time, the Boleys got together one afternoon and made it happen. We include pictures of the book coming together and abundant "Thanks" for the patience you have shown.

Raymond has been driving a tender truck for Crop Production during during the planting season. It has kept him very busy. Devona reports that he is keeping the house very neat and clean. I don't need to tell you how proud we are of him. He is trying to do his best.

He says the extended Boley family members who attend South Boston are a great comfort to him in trying to get back to participating in life. Thank you so much for being there for him.

I don't intend to continue posting, we just wanted to let you know the book has actually happened! Thank you for following Betty's blog. The blog has received nearly 10,000 hits since it was started. Thank you for caring!

Our Star

In one of the stars, I shall be living.

In one of them, I shall be laughing.

And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night.

~ The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Betty, Devona, and Sharon Oct. 9, 2010

Goodbye Sweet Mother

The Benediction

Granddaughter Katie’s Benediction

Granddaughter, Katie Wildman, was not able to participate in the creative preparations for her grandmother's funeral, including the programs and caramels. Tearfully, from Iowa, she asked what she could do to contribute. She chose to edit and polish the volume of rough notes for the service knowing I was too sick to complete the task.

When plans for the service started getting long,

Katie, selflessly, chose to be eliminated from the funeral program.

Although you have been reading the long, unedited version of Betty's life's story,

Katie's edited version was beautiful.

I offer her personally penned benediction as a closing.

Thank you, Katie, for being the person you are.

Quilting is a thoughtful process.

From choosing the fabric, to measuring and stitching the seams;

Each step has a special place in the overall design.

Each of you contributed to the blocks in her life.

We are warmed and comforted by your remembrances and thoughtfulness.

The quilt of Betty’s life is very, very beautiful.

Quilters The Conclusion

And the musical concluded..........................

How come you quilt so good Mother?

If you make careful plans It will come out right.

Everything has a time; I’ve been hurrying to get my quilts finished.

I leave the work of my hands to you my children, All of my love and blessings.

May it bring you as much joy as it brought me.

By the way,

When you bury me, don’t bury me in my best quilts,

I want you to take them and keep them and pass them on.

I hope you will share with my grandchildren and my great grandchildren,

And tell them the stories that are in them.

Quilters Part 17

Friendship Star Quilt Block

Dennis: Mom never said no for a chance to have people over for a party. Maybe it was an insult for them not to come.

"Grandma Boley always loved cooking for friends. She enjoyed having family and friends over to their house to eat and visit. This tradition has lasted through her life, and still today she loves to entertain and play games. Our favorite is Chicken Foot. Grandma has been able to collect many different recipes from church functions and quilting groups." Sharon

The central block of Betty's life has been surrounded with blocks of

childhood, school, marriage, family and friends. The last block of her life's quilt was stitched during Betty’s visitation and funeral. Over 800 friends and relatives lifted Raymond to another dimension with love, support and generosity to their church.

Betty knows your kindnesses to her family.