Hi all,
I had all intentions of announcing the winners last night but something has come about that needs my urgent attention.
I have a dear friend who is extremely ill with Cancer and is in hospital. She is also a life long friend of my sister's and we have friends who arrived last night from the north and south coast so we could all be with her in this very difficult time. It's her birthday today also and I am being picked up in 10 minutes so we can go and throw a birthday party for her in her hospital room and spend precious time with her.
So we will lighten and brighten her day with gifts, good food and happy faces!!
I shall be back later tonight to announce the lucky winners but needed to share this so you weren't left wondering where I had disappeared too.
Hope your enjoying your day!
Together "In Stitches"
Natalie :-)
What a good friend you are! And what a terrible time to be in the hospital!! I hope all goes well with her.
Paulette
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | December 14, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Hey Nat! Sorry to hear how seriously ill your friend is, but how wonderful that she has fabulous friends to gather round and make her birthday special in spite of the venue. I just know it will be a day of precious memories for you all! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | December 14, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Hello. The lament this sad time hope she can enjoy all their friends at this event today, I know it is going through this also suffered from a friend what I command you all the strength to go with you and my wish that he recovers the complete expect a big hug. Vero
Posted by: Veronica | December 14, 2009 at 02:45 PM
How sad Natalie . Some things are just more important at times like that and I'm sure your friend needs you , all the best to her and her family .
Posted by: clare's craftroom | December 14, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Hi Natalie What A good Friend you are Taking Time to visit your Friend when she needs you Wish her all the best from me I hope she gets well soon.My heart goes out to her.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | December 14, 2009 at 04:21 PM
just reading your email brings back memories of a hosptial birthday for my mum - a sad time made happy. It doesn't matter where you are that's important, it's who you are with. Enjoy your time together. xoxo
Posted by: karen c | December 14, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Hi Natalie,
You must go to your friend and celebrate her birthday - I hope you have such a good time together and enjoy each other's company.
In times like this it is good to have friends like you - so don't worry about the giveaway.
Hugs from Holland.
Posted by: Ineke Platvoet | December 14, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Oh Nat - Be where you are most needed honey - We will be here when you are ready Hugs XXXX
Posted by: Fiona | December 14, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Hi Natalie,
i hope you and your friends have a wonderful time. Just having you all there to celebrate her birthday will be wonderful for her. i wish her and you all the best.
Hugs,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon L F | December 14, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Wishing your friend a very special day with her treasured friends.
Posted by: Stephanie | December 14, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Hope your night went ok, sorry to hear your friend had to spend her birthday in Hospital.However I am sure that you have cheered her up. At least she wasn't spending it alone.
Posted by: Debbie | December 15, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Have a wonderful day with your friends. Sending comforting prayers for your ill friend and her family and friends.
Posted by: Joanne Lendaro | December 15, 2009 at 12:25 AM
My thoughts are with you and your friend...it all can't be easy. (((hugs))
Posted by: Jane Weston | December 15, 2009 at 04:30 AM
A sad story Natalie, wonderful you are rallying around her at this time, may she and all of you be blessed through this very special interaction, a most difficult time for you all.
My thoughts are very much with you.
Lyn
Posted by: lyn lindsay | December 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Family and friends are always the priority....thoughts and prayers are with you and yours tonight
sugary hugs
Wendy B :O)
Posted by: wendyb | December 15, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Hi Nat,
Definitely - it Sucks! Sending you and your friend hugs.
Posted by: SarahQFD | December 15, 2009 at 10:30 PM