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Jean good luck and all will be well. I know it is a challenge to live on less,(that is part for me at least, is hardest part to adjust to, and it is still an adjustment 8 months later). But you will be fine as you have opportunities going for you with the quilting classes you have in the works.
You will find your way to what God is leading you to, and you have all of us here to cheer you on, or be your sounding board. :)
Hugs, and Blessings,
Jan G.
who knows jean maybe a professional costumer for college/regional plays too
Good luck with your new career, at least teaching quilting you are doing something that you love... I cant imagine retiring, though sometimes I look forward to it and all the time I can spend sewing, more time for those Jelly roll race quilts that you are a master of.
Jean, I wish you the best...whatever the future holds. Deciding if/when to retire is tough, it's been on my mind a lot lately too. Maybe having it decided for you will make it easier. You're a wonderful, smart lady and a teacher at heart. There are many ways you can continue teach others and I'm sure you'll find the way that makes you the happiest.
You have a great attitude, Jean. The academic world will have a big hole in it when you do retire. But you certainly will have left your mark and done your share of making this a better place. Now it is time for YOU!!!
Cynthia
You are all so kind, and make my heart full! It will be an adjustment. However, I've stocked up on enough jelly rolls to last me quite a while, so I should be good with that! And I love Joyce's saying, "She who dies with the most fabric, wins!" My aunt and mother had that race, (auntie won, they both died the same year, I was the judge!), but really, I have enough fabric to last me for quite a while! What else do I need? A package of hot dogs every once in a while and cartons of Diet Dr. Pepper, and I'm good to go.
"The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." Proverbs 16:3
I think the Lord will guide you into whatever he has for you next. It is always excited to go in new directions when you're following his lead!
When one door closes, another one opens. That door may have the most wonderful plans for you!
Jean, I keep telling Joyce that her quote is wrong. It should be: "She who dies with the most fabric just didn't sew fast enough."
Honestly, I don't think that's your problem.
Inquiring minds . . . here kicks in my ADHD - I just noticed you are 3,000 posts EVEN. Anyway, inquiring minds want to know if you got both your Mom's and your Aunt's stashes. So, didya?
If this is good for you, it's good for us to have you around all day every day!!! Knowing you, you will keep yourself super busy and be super creative doing it! Enjoy this new phase of your life! :)