DECEMBER'S BLOCKS - 2005-2006 RCTQ Block-of-the-Month (BOM)

NOTE: If you want to skip ahead to the December blocks and skip the
background info, December's blocks are at the very end of this post.


Melissa in NJ


=======================
RCTQ BOM Background Info:
=======================
How this BOM works is that I post two block patterns each month near
the beginning of each month. One pieced and one applique. They are all
free on the Internet. It is up to you whether you would like to do the
pieced block or the applique block (or both!). You will work at your
own pace over the course of each month. You keep your blocks. You do
not mail them to me. At the end of the year you will have twelve blocks

to set into a quilt. You keep the quilt. You do not mail it to me. You
will then have your very own 2005-2006 RCTQ BOM Quilt. At that time I
will collect pictures of the finished quilts so we can all see how
different each quilt looks even though we all started with the same
block patterns. When I announce a month's block patterns, I will also
include the previous months' as well so if you decide
to join along the way you will have all the blocks. Pieced blocks will
be 12" in size and applique blocks will be 8" in size. This is driven
by what is available for free on the Internet. Feel free to size
up/down if you so chose.


==============
Monthly Pictures:
==============
To see pictures of each month's completed blocks navigate to the
following URL (Thanks Teri!):
http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-BOM
To submit pictures, email Teri at: teri at terbear dot com


At the end of the BOM year I'll create a gallery website for the
completed quilts.


============
BOM Schedule:
============
This BOM runs from February 2005 through March 2006. This is how the
schedule breaks down:
==============================*=================== =========
February 2005-January 2006: Monthly blocks
February 2006: Completing the Top (setting, sashing, borders, etc.)
March 2006: Completing the Quilt (quilting, binding, labeling, etc.) -
Done!


====================
Previous Months' Blocks:
====================


FEBRUARY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/Wat...tionBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/D_F/FolkFeathersBlock.html


MARCH:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/AntiqueTileBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt99/
The instructions are for a 6" block with very little whitespace around
the design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than
6", or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you

want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block, as I don't think
any of the future applique ones specify that type of background.


APRIL:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/TwistingStarBlock.html
NOTE: This one uses templates. If you'd prefer not to fiddle with
templates (I didn't!!) do the following instead. Pattern tested by me
to make sure this works:
A (Color 1): 5 1/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
B (Color 2): 5 3/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
C (Color 2): 3" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
D (Color 3): 7 1/4" x 2" rectangles. Make 8. Cut 45 degrees off ends to

make trapezoids.
E (Color 1): 2 3/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...TQAprilBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


MAY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/P_R/PrairieQueenBlock.html


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...RCTQMayBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


JUNE:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/J_L/Lad...ake2Block.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/Sta...centBlock.html
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


JULY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/Cas...eAirBlock.html


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...CTQJulyBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


AUGUST:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/P_R/Pra...hardBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt171/
The instructions are for a 6" block with very little whitespace around
the design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than
6", or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you

want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


SEPTEMBER:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/XMa...SpotBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt89/index5.html
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. Also, the mitten

pattern is part of a larger quilt pattern. We will only be making the
mitten with the heart on it as shown on the link I gave you....which is

a little different than how it was used in the quilt pattern the mitten

came from. If you want teh full pattern for reference or use, here is
the link:
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt89.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


OCTOBER:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Nor...StarBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt102/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


NOVEMBER:
----------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/D_F/Fif...ightBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt179/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.

==============================*=================== =========
====================
DECEMBER's Blocks:
====================
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/SusannahBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt94/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


Only ONE month left of blocks!!!!!
Melissa in NJ

Thanks Melissa! You're wonderful to think of us right now. That Susannah
block is just lovely!
Hugs,
Roberta in D

"Melissa in NJ" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
ups.com...
NOTE: If you want to skip ahead to the December blocks and skip the
background info, December's blocks are at the very end of this post.


Melissa in NJ


=======================
RCTQ BOM Background Info:
=======================
How this BOM works is that I post two block patterns each month near
the beginning of each month. One pieced and one applique. They are all
free on the Internet. It is up to you whether you would like to do the
pieced block or the applique block (or both!). You will work at your
own pace over the course of each month. You keep your blocks. You do
not mail them to me. At the end of the year you will have twelve blocks

to set into a quilt. You keep the quilt. You do not mail it to me. You
will then have your very own 2005-2006 RCTQ BOM Quilt. At that time I
will collect pictures of the finished quilts so we can all see how
different each quilt looks even though we all started with the same
block patterns. When I announce a month's block patterns, I will also
include the previous months' as well so if you decide
to join along the way you will have all the blocks. Pieced blocks will
be 12" in size and applique blocks will be 8" in size. This is driven
by what is available for free on the Internet. Feel free to size
up/down if you so chose.


==============
Monthly Pictures:
==============
To see pictures of each month's completed blocks navigate to the
following URL (Thanks Teri!):
http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-BOM
To submit pictures, email Teri at: teri at terbear dot com


At the end of the BOM year I'll create a gallery website for the
completed quilts.


============
BOM Schedule:
============
This BOM runs from February 2005 through March 2006. This is how the
schedule breaks down:
==============================*=================== =========
February 2005-January 2006: Monthly blocks
February 2006: Completing the Top (setting, sashing, borders, etc.)
March 2006: Completing the Quilt (quilting, binding, labeling, etc.) -
Done!


====================
Previous Months' Blocks:
====================


FEBRUARY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/Wat...tionBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/D_F/FolkFeathersBlock.html


MARCH:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/AntiqueTileBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt99/
The instructions are for a 6" block with very little whitespace around
the design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than
6", or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you

want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block, as I don't think
any of the future applique ones specify that type of background.


APRIL:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/TwistingStarBlock.html
NOTE: This one uses templates. If you'd prefer not to fiddle with
templates (I didn't!!) do the following instead. Pattern tested by me
to make sure this works:
A (Color 1): 5 1/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
B (Color 2): 5 3/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
C (Color 2): 3" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
D (Color 3): 7 1/4" x 2" rectangles. Make 8. Cut 45 degrees off ends to

make trapezoids.
E (Color 1): 2 3/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...TQAprilBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


MAY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/P_R/PrairieQueenBlock.html


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...RCTQMayBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


JUNE:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/J_L/Lad...ake2Block.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/Sta...centBlock.html
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


JULY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/Cas...eAirBlock.html


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...CTQJulyBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


AUGUST:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/P_R/Pra...hardBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt171/
The instructions are for a 6" block with very little whitespace around
the design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than
6", or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you

want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


SEPTEMBER:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/XMa...SpotBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt89/index5.html
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. Also, the mitten

pattern is part of a larger quilt pattern. We will only be making the
mitten with the heart on it as shown on the link I gave you....which is

a little different than how it was used in the quilt pattern the mitten

came from. If you want teh full pattern for reference or use, here is
the link:
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt89.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


OCTOBER:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Nor...StarBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt102/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


NOVEMBER:
----------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/D_F/Fif...ightBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt179/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.

==============================*=================== =========
====================
DECEMBER's Blocks:
====================
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/SusannahBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt94/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


Only ONE month left of blocks!!!!!
Melissa in NJ

Thanks, Melissa.

--
Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

"Melissa in NJ" wrote in message
ups.com...
NOTE: If you want to skip ahead to the December blocks and skip the
background info, December's blocks are at the very end of this post.


Melissa in NJ

Thanks very much Melissa
It is very generous of you to organise the little contest at the end.
It will be wonderful looking at them - probably no chance I will have
got mine done. I always knew I would have to wait until the end. Never
mind, I shall enjoy it when I do it, and will enjoy seeing everyone
else's.
..
In message . com,
Melissa in NJ writes
NOTE: If you want to skip ahead to the December blocks and skip the
background info, December's blocks are at the very end of this post.


Melissa in NJ
==============================*================== ==========
====================
DECEMBER's Blocks:
====================
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/SusannahBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt94/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


Only ONE month left of blocks!!!!!
Melissa in NJ


--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

How are you doing, my dear? I am holding you in my heart and hoping you are
well and happy.

--
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SNIGDIBBLY
~e~
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"Melissa in NJ" wrote in message
ups.com...
NOTE: If you want to skip ahead to the December blocks and skip the
background info, December's blocks are at the very end of this post.


Melissa in NJ


=======================
RCTQ BOM Background Info:
=======================
How this BOM works is that I post two block patterns each month near
the beginning of each month. One pieced and one applique. They are all
free on the Internet. It is up to you whether you would like to do the
pieced block or the applique block (or both!). You will work at your
own pace over the course of each month. You keep your blocks. You do
not mail them to me. At the end of the year you will have twelve blocks

to set into a quilt. You keep the quilt. You do not mail it to me. You
will then have your very own 2005-2006 RCTQ BOM Quilt. At that time I
will collect pictures of the finished quilts so we can all see how
different each quilt looks even though we all started with the same
block patterns. When I announce a month's block patterns, I will also
include the previous months' as well so if you decide
to join along the way you will have all the blocks. Pieced blocks will
be 12" in size and applique blocks will be 8" in size. This is driven
by what is available for free on the Internet. Feel free to size
up/down if you so chose.


==============
Monthly Pictures:
==============
To see pictures of each month's completed blocks navigate to the
following URL (Thanks Teri!):
http://gallery.ppwp.com/gallery/RCTQ-BOM
To submit pictures, email Teri at: teri at terbear dot com


At the end of the BOM year I'll create a gallery website for the
completed quilts.


============
BOM Schedule:
============
This BOM runs from February 2005 through March 2006. This is how the
schedule breaks down:
==============================*=================== =========
February 2005-January 2006: Monthly blocks
February 2006: Completing the Top (setting, sashing, borders, etc.)
March 2006: Completing the Quilt (quilting, binding, labeling, etc.) -
Done!


====================
Previous Months' Blocks:
====================


FEBRUARY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/Wat...tionBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/D_F/FolkFeathersBlock.html


MARCH:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/AntiqueTileBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt99/
The instructions are for a 6" block with very little whitespace around
the design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than
6", or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you

want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block, as I don't think
any of the future applique ones specify that type of background.


APRIL:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/TwistingStarBlock.html
NOTE: This one uses templates. If you'd prefer not to fiddle with
templates (I didn't!!) do the following instead. Pattern tested by me
to make sure this works:
A (Color 1): 5 1/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
B (Color 2): 5 3/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
C (Color 2): 3" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.
D (Color 3): 7 1/4" x 2" rectangles. Make 8. Cut 45 degrees off ends to

make trapezoids.
E (Color 1): 2 3/8" squares. Make 2. Cut diagonally to make triangles.


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...TQAprilBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


MAY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/P_R/PrairieQueenBlock.html


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...RCTQMayBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


JUNE:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/J_L/Lad...ake2Block.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/Sta...centBlock.html
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


JULY:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/A_C/Cas...eAirBlock.html


Applique (8" finished) - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view (PDF):
http://home.comcast.net/~quiltngryhn...CTQJulyBom.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


AUGUST:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/P_R/Pra...hardBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt171/
The instructions are for a 6" block with very little whitespace around
the design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than
6", or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you

want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


SEPTEMBER:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/XMa...SpotBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt89/index5.html
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. Also, the mitten

pattern is part of a larger quilt pattern. We will only be making the
mitten with the heart on it as shown on the link I gave you....which is

a little different than how it was used in the quilt pattern the mitten

came from. If you want teh full pattern for reference or use, here is
the link:
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt89.pdf
NOTE: If you want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece
the background in the same manner as you did for February's block.


OCTOBER:
---------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/M_O/Nor...StarBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt102/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


NOVEMBER:
----------------------------
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/D_F/Fif...ightBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt179/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.

==============================*=================== =========
====================
DECEMBER's Blocks:
====================
Pieced (12" finished):
http://www.quilterscache.com/S_U/SusannahBlock.html


Applique (8" finished):
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt94/
The instructions are for a 6" block with a little whitespace around the

design, just make your background fabric 8" (finished) rather than 6",
or if you want, size up the block on a copier to 133%. NOTE: If you
want to keep the same look to the applique blocks, piece the background

in the same manner as you did for February's block.


Only ONE month left of blocks!!!!!
Melissa in NJ

Thank you SNIGS for asking!!!!

I am doing well. The viewing and funeral were so nice. So many friends
and family for this dear lady. Tears and laughs. It was very touching.


Melissa in NJ

Hang in there - it's hard but they say the Creator never gives us more than
we can handle. Sometimes I wonder tho.

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SNIGDIBBLY
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"Melissa in NJ" wrote in message
oups.com...
Thank you SNIGS for asking!!!!

I am doing well. The viewing and funeral were so nice. So many friends
and family for this dear lady. Tears and laughs. It was very touching.


Melissa in NJ

how come some people kill themselves though?

SNIGDIBBLY wrote:

Hang in there - it's hard but they say the Creator never gives us more than
we can handle. Sometimes I wonder tho.


--
Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out for a walk)

Cause they give up instead of pulling up their shorts and setting to.

NightMist
is manic, and thus depression is a totally alien concept

On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:30:11 -0800, DrQuilter
wrote:

how come some people kill themselves though?

SNIGDIBBLY wrote:

Hang in there - it's hard but they say the Creator never gives us more than
we can handle. Sometimes I wonder tho.


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I don't have an answer for that. I have known some people who said their
lives were just too painful to endure. I strongly believe in
self-determination but suicide can be a selfish act that leaves those who
loved that person with such raw, agonizing pain and so many unanswered
questions. It can also be a manipulation that goes wrong. A lot of the
suicide notes I have seen during my professional life were massive guilt
trips. My DD has recently been diagnosed with Manic-Depressive/Bi-polar
Disease and has often said how painful her life can be when she is in her
low times. She feels compelled to end her emotional pain during these times
but during the good times is glad that she didn't act on those dark
thoughts. The Lithium has evened it out some but has horrible side effects.
Her hand trembles so much that she can no longer hand quilt or cross stitch
and that breaks her heart. They are still working with the dosage but her
neurologist says she may have to live with this particular side effect in
order to even out the mood swings. I worry that I will get a call someday.
I just try to put her in her Creators hands and pray for her to find some
kind of peace. I never end a conversation with her without telling her I
love her. It isn't much but it will comfort me if the worst ever happens.
Selfish of me, now. I have worked very hard on accepting the fact that I
can't control other people - not even my children, LOL!!

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"DrQuilter" wrote in message
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how come some people kill themselves though?

SNIGDIBBLY wrote:

Hang in there - it's hard but they say the Creator never gives us more
than we can handle. Sometimes I wonder tho.


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