Comments on: daughters lost and found http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:14:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Weekly Roundup | turning*turning http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-268 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:47:50 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-268 [...] from Craft Nectar wrote about an amazing journey of adoption, and shares with us a quilt that she made to represent the feelings and …. I love this kind of essay — and Weeks was kind enough to give me a heads up that she’d [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-267 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:16:12 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-267 This quilt is gorgeous. Thank you for such a beautiful post.

]]> By: sara http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-259 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:54:51 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-259 As an adoptive mom who went through those bitersweet moments only two months ago, I appreciate your words, insight, and amazing quilt!

]]> By: turningturning http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-250 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:08:59 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-250 I am so moved by this story, and by the artwork that results. Such fine, intricate work — truly honoring those who have lost these beautiful girls, and the joy of those who receive them. What a lucky daughter to receive these gifts from you.

]]> By: Sarah http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-249 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:32:39 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-249 The day my grandson arrived from South Korea is one of the most memorable in my life. The woman who escorted him here spoke no English and I, no Korean. But our embrace, smiles exchanged and tears said it all. In just moments I became a Grandma and made a friend. I may never see her on this Earth again, but I know, like me, she too thinks of that day often and of that other woman, continents away but never farther than our thoughts.

]]> By: kmelkight http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-248 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:39:14 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-248 Aww, you made me all weepy. And what a beautiful, bittersweet piece of art you have created.

]]> By: Mary Ann/Ca http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-247 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:50:17 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-247 20 yrs ago a dear teacher went to China to find her daughter too. From that time on I have watched in awe as all the sweet girls find their way home and into loving arms. And then I read Luana Rubin’s journal as she also went to find her daughter Sophie and I will celebrate with your family and admire the depth of emotion in this lovely heirloom. A joyful day for all three of you!

]]> By: JulieKP http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-245 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:11:22 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-245 I did not know that you had an adopted daughter when I subscribed to your blog. I just loved looking at your beautiful quilts. I, too, have adopted from China. My beautiful girls are 7 and 5 and have blessed my life for 6 and 4 years respectively.

I am so glad that someone else understands the emotional pain that goes with the happiness of that day. I remember flying out of Hong Kong on our way home and crying uncontrollably. I thought to myself “How could I take this little girl away from the country of her birth?” I knew I was doing the right thing for both of us but still the emotions run deep. And they are not always happy ones.

What you took from that moment is more beautiful and precious than anything you have showed us before. I hope you have a wonderful day and celebrate your family big time.

]]> By: dot http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-244 Sun, 31 May 2009 14:28:43 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-244 Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story that inspired such an exquisite quilt. We too often neglect to utilize the creativity formed by intense emotions and situations which you remind us. Makes one think.

]]> By: Beth http://craftnectar.com/2009/05/30/daughters-lost-and-found/#comment-243 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:08:50 +0000 http://craftnectar.com/?p=505#comment-243 For anyone who has a child or a family or a heart–What a beautiful and profound quilt and message. Thank you for sharing.

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