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October 15, 2011 by Lauralynn Elliott

I usually do spur of the moment posts. It’s usually something that triggers a thought and I want to talk about it. So I usually don’t schedule blogs ahead of time. But I’m doing that tonight. Why? Because, tomorrow (it will be today when you read this), I’m going to have a booth in our local Apple Festival. This is going to be a really tough thing for me because, in addition to my eggshell ornaments, I’ll be trying to sell the last of the baskets woven by my best friend who passed away on May 1 of this year. This will be the first time I’ve ever done this festival without her. She lived about 500 miles away, but she always came down for this, and we always had so much fun. This year, another of my best friends (and cover artist), Anya Kelleye will be there with me. She’s always helped us set up the booth and so many other things, but this year she’s staying there with me. I don’t think I could do it if she wasn’t there. So everyone send me nice thoughts while I’m at the festival and pray that I don’t cry.

So I didn’t write last night. There was a lot to get done, and I decided I didn’t have enough eggshell ornaments done, so I had to work on more of those. And I needed to get to bed early since I had to be at the booth at 7:00 AM. Wish me lots of sales!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anya kelleye, apple festival, baskets, best friend, eggshell ornaments | 16 Comments

16 Responses

on October 15, 2011 at 9:04 am | Reply jonathaneliauthorJonathan Eli

Thank you so much for everything you are doing. I know it is very tuff with out your friend around, miss her every day, but time and life travel on and we keep doing what we do. Looking forward to reading the Libby Fox series and seeing what comes next. Have a great day and I hope to talk with you soon; again thank you for everything. Love ya.
- on October 15, 2011 at 9:32 am | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  So far I haven’t cried. But the day is young. I really miss her. And I know you miss her even more.
on October 15, 2011 at 9:36 am | Reply Susan Bischoff

{{hugs}}
- on October 15, 2011 at 10:52 am | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  Thanks, Susan. It’s been ok so far.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:13 am | Reply Kait Nolan

Big hugs honey.
- on October 15, 2011 at 10:53 am | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  Thanks, Kait. Hugs are always welcome.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:50 am | Reply J.R. Pearse Nelson

Best wishes for a fine day, great sales, and fond memories. Thinking of you.
- on October 15, 2011 at 10:56 am | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  Thanks, J.R. There are definitely fond memories. We put a picture of her and a few words about her next to her baskets.
on October 15, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply Anya Kelleye

So glad I can be here to support and help out my dearest friend.
- on October 15, 2011 at 2:54 pm | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  I appreciate it more than you know.
on October 15, 2011 at 1:41 pm | Reply Claire Farrell

Hope you’re doing okay, and I’m glad Anya is with you. Sending you good vibes.
- on October 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  Thank you, Claire. I’ve had a couple of sad moments but I’m fine. Especially with Anya here.
on October 15, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply Michelle DePaepe

I hope the good memories of your friend and the brisk sales make the day a pleasant one.
- on October 16, 2011 at 1:15 pm | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  Thanks Michelle. Yesterday was fine. Just a couple of moments. I’m here today, too.
on October 16, 2011 at 1:01 pm | Reply andrewmocete

Late vibes, LL, but I checked. They work just as well. I’m glad you’ve got Anya with you.
- on October 16, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Reply Lauralynn Elliott
  
  Those good vibes worked. 🙂 Anya is so easy to be around. It’s really helped for her to be here.