Back after YEARS

[talenaya]

Hello from Jacksonville, FL.
I use to be really active on this forum but adding to life and such I haven't been on for years.

For those that remember me; my mother had health issues galore and I had fostered a teenager.
My mother passed in the beginning of 2018. She's at peace now but it did bring a lot of changes in my life. One was that I moved from Kingsland, GA to Jacksonville, FL.
My foster son is now an adult, in the navy, married w/two kids.
I'm in a relationship. We were practically living together before my mom died but didn't actually move in together until after.
I'm a lot more active on Facebook but I really enjoyed being on here and finally figured out what my password was!

A little general info about me:
I manage a boutique that takes up a crazy amount of my time. When not working I still love to cross stitch. I recently tried diamond painting but it was one of those free ones off Facebook and didn't turn out well. Now that the weather is warming up (and when it isn't raining) you can find me working out in the yard.

[Serinde]

Welcome back! I’m so glad you remembered your password. Please accept my condolences on your mother’s passing.

You will immediately notice various changes here — both the Stash & Grab and St Cross Stitchers have expended to fill the imagination available. Don’t be alarmed by the menagerie we seem to have in the grounds; the lions have very good manners. The winter gardens are at their best at the moment, too.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Welcome back! I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but wonderful news about all the other developments.

[wendywombat]

I remember you!
Condolences for your loss, and congratulations on getting your foster son into a good career plus a family

Good to see you back

[rcperryls]

Absolutely remember you!! I was really excited when I saw your name as I have wondered how you have been. I am very sorry to hear of your loss, but delighted at the other news you shared. And very happy to hear about your foster son as well. I hope that now that you are back, you will stay for a good long well and share your projects with us once again!

Carole

[talenaya]

Thank you everyone! It's great to hear and be welcome back. I now just have to remember my photobucket account info so I can start posting pics. LOL

[rcperryls]

In case you are t aware of it, Photobucket is no longer a free service. Many of us switched to postimage. It’s free and pretty simple. No editing that I can see but easy to work with.

Carole

[Squirrel]

Welcome back Victoria, so great to see your avatar once again. So sorry for your loss but out of it has come great things I am sure. Well Done on your foster son getting into the navy and now married with a child too. Well Done you on helping him to attain these heights.

[talenaya]

by rcperryls » Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:59 pm
In case you are t aware of it, Photobucket is no longer a free service. Many of us switched to postimage. It’s free and pretty simple. No editing that I can see but easy to work with."

I did not. Thank you for letting me know. I have a ton of images on there.

[fccs]

Welcome back.

[vanessanjf]

Welcome back!! Great to have you with us again

[Garnet]

Welcome back

[talenaya]

Thank you, everyone. I'm still re-learning how to use the forum.

[karen4bells]

great to see you back in the forum!!

[Coffee-n-Cupcakes]

Welcome back! Sorry for your loss. The loss of my dad, among other things, had me gone for a bit as well.

I also tried diamond painting..was a gift..and I know what you mean about it not turning out well..it was so pixelated and just the colors were so off..I plan on picking up an actual good one because I did enjoy it..when I needed a break from stitching..no counting just with diamond painting lol