[Nfb-krafters-korner] Want to know Wednesday answers

Thu May 10 19:28:10 UTC 2018

Watch out for your Mom Alyssa, Lol.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Zimmer, Cindy via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 9:45 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Cc: Zimmer, Cindy
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Want to know Wednesday answers

That is a great story Jill.

Yesterday I just couldn't think of any crafts that Alyssa had made for me, 
but after reading your e-mail I remembered a bouquet of flowers made out of 
paper cupcake liners.  Each liner was a flower that could be "picked" that 
had a special chore the child could do for you on it.  I know it took her 
some thinking about what chores she would do without complaining.  Come to 
think of it, I still have some flowers on that bouquet.  *evil grin " Oh 
Alyssa...."

Cindy Zimmer, CVRCB
Client Services Counselor
NCBVI (Lincoln)
4600 Valley Road, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68510
402.450.5262  Fax:  402.471.3009

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
Of jill rossiter via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 8:26 PM
To: Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Cc: jill rossiter <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Want to know Wednesday answers

What is your favorite hand crafted gift made by your child?

Well I have 3 children so I must pick 3 items.  Olivia made a sweet Mother's 
day card last year at school.  It asked questions and she had to reply with 
the answers she thought were correct about her Mom.  She said that I was 16 
ft tall, weighed 80 lbs and was 56 years old.  Lucas made a wall hanging for 
me with his hand prints in a circle which looked like a wreath.  John made 
me a wooden nativity set for my yard out of wood.

What type of things have you made for your mother?

My mother died in 1991, I was 21 at that time.  I made her lots of drawings 
as a child.  I loved to draw and color when I was little.  I made her a 
stuffed fabric Christmas tree when I was in 8th grade.  I still make things 
for my mother.  I make silk flower  arrangements for my parents grave.

Did your mother teach you a craft and if so what was it?

My Mama was a wonderful seamstress.  She taught me to sew.  I wished I had 
learned more.  She also taught me to do simple hand embroidery and cross 
stitch when I could see.

Do you and your mother craft together and if so what kind of projects do you 
enjoy sharing?

I can not craft with her, but I do craft with my 2 younger children.  Olivia 
and I make pony bead projects, loom knitting, and vacation Bible school 
crafts.  Lucas used to help me with safety pin beading projects when Ken and 
Theresa taught classes.

What words of wisdom would you most want to share with your child?

Most important of all, I want my children to know that God loves them and
that Jesus died so that they could have eternal life.   I want them to treat
people with love and kindness.  I want them to share these gifts with 
everyone they meet.  I want my children to know how much I love them!

What would you like to say or do for your mother to express your love?

I would love to one day be able to organize a cancer charity fund raiser in 
honor of my mother.  Evem if it was collecting chemo hats for patients.

Also if you like, please describe a memorable moment that you shared with 
your mother or with your child.

I remember when my mother and I first found out that I was going blind.  We 
both were so upset and uncertain about what the future would hold for me.  I 
was 16 and had just been told by the retina specialist of my prognosis.  We 
left the doctors office and wanted to stop at McDonald's for a burger .  We 
went through the drive through and we both had been crying and my eyes were 
dialated big as my head.  My mother ordered the burgers and the girl on the 
speaker said " I am sorry Mam, but we only sell chicken"!  My mother had 
driven into the KFC which was next to the Mc Donald's.  That was the first 
time I remember laughing about being blind, I told Mama, I thought I was the 
one going blind!  We both had a good laugh through our tears.

_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog http://krafterskorner.org/ "Follow NFB Krafters Korner 
on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You 
can still follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go to: 
Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/cindy.zimmer%40nebraska.gov

_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org
Facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog http://krafterskorner.org/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind
Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on 
Twitter. Go to: Twitter.com/craftingblind
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/hosbornejr%40gmail.com 