I hope you have found true happiness and peace. We all miss your encouraging words and pray part of Gods plan is to have you return to your flosstube family. Hope to hear your beautiful voice again.
I have been thinking about you and wondering where you are. I hope you are alright. I miss your videos. If you can check in and let us know you are still out there.
Hey, thank you so much for reaching out to me!! I needed a Time Out, but now I'm back and hope to get my second video up in a day or two. I appreciate your missing me!!
Hi our dear sweet friend! I am Janet, using my son’s uTube subscription lol so that is why it shows his picture and not mine ha! I found your channel just a few weeks ago and have been so touched by your kind, gentle, sweet nature and all that you have shared with us here. I especially appreciate you sharing your testimony of our Saviour with us and how he directs you on this journey through life… I feel like we are kindred spirits, all your projects, decorating, just everything is what I would love as well. I look forward to hearing from you when you feel you are able to pop in and visit with all of us with our cups of ‘tea’ Take care! 💗
Janet....Oh!!!! I'm so glad to be back on my channel after almost a 2 year break. I appreciate so much that you even used your son's account to connect with me. I hope you can come visit with me again now that I'm in my new sewing room in Colorado and sharing my treasures. God bless you and I appreciate you!!
I hope life has been good to you in so many ways. I would love to see you back on flosstube. I found your videos so informative, from counted cross stitch to general heartfelt sharing of thoughts re this thing called life. Please come back
How thoughtful!!! I did need to step away for a while, but I'm back!!!! I even popped a video on this evening and am planning on sticking around for awhile! Life got kinda messy for a while, but I'm settling in to my new sewing room and would love you to check it out.
Thank you!!! I did need a Time Out, but now I'm back and ready to engage with my dear stitching friends again. Thank you for your sweet thoughts. I am so happy to be able to be in this sweet little town and enjoying my sewing room now. I just popped a video on this evening. Hope you can come by for a visit.
Lisa, thank you for your sweet words of affirmation!! I had to take a time out completely from the channel, but today, I'm back and even posted a new video. I'm glad to be able to inspire you. Thank you, so much!
Been watching all your RUclips videos again Bonnie.!❤How you have inspired me in more ways than you can imagine!Hope you and your family keeping well.xx
Bonnie, I don't know when you will see this but please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I didn't realize how much I had missed you until I watched this again ~ your faith has encouraged me each time I've watched you and it did again tonight at a time when I surely needed to be uplifted. Thank you for your heart and your beautiful spirit. I pray that you are well and happy and hope to be able to see you again. My mom lives near Montrose, I was just there and it's beautiful ~ I pray that you and your husband are there!
Thank you! I just got brave enough to try to log back into my youtube account for the first time since I did my last video and yours is the first comment I'm responding to. It's been a long journey making this move and the major changes in our lives. We did by in Montrose and are just transitioning to fulltime life out here and just adore it! I appreciate your prayers and your encouragement. I think I'm ready to get back in the saddle. It's been so long though, lots to get set up again. God bless you!
@@logcabinstitcher7274 Oh my goodness, Bonnie, I was so happy when I saw your message! I have given up watching most FlossTube for lots of reasons but have continued to hope that you would be back. I am so glad that you are happy in Montrose and pray that all continues to go well. I look forward to seeing you whenever you decide to return. Blessings!
I just found you today, Bonnie by happening onto your #3 video. I liked you so much that I found your channel and began by listening to this video! And I am so thankful for your sharing in such an honest way of your change. It was just what I needed because my husband and I are going thru the exact same thing at this time. The Lord is moving us back "home" to small town Iowa after living in IL for the past 25 years. This is the time, the Lord said... Our faith in Jesus Christ is also our solid foundation. Thankyou so much and I hope you will be back flosstubing again.
Vicki, thank you for your words of affirmation! It has been a long time, but I'm back on my channel and settling in to our sweet home in this dear little town of Montrose. We love it. Yes, changes are a challenge, but it's so good to follow God's leading!
Greetings to Colorado. My husband and I are former Californians who moved here to CO 30+ years ago. A lot of the things you love about CA, you'll find here. BTW, there are LOTS of stitching and quilting groups here. I go to stitch-ins several days a week. Sunday I went to two! The easiest way to find a church is to "visit" them online.
oh Bonnie!! I am SOOO glad you popped in. Like many of the others, I was terribly worried. I know this phase is a hard one, but it is also exciting! Knowing that God has you is enough. You are enough. oh there is so much I want to say... but know that you and your husband are lifted in preciouses prayer and you are going to be okay... you will have the peace that you desire ... and I for one, will be on the other side and looking forward to hearing all about your adventures in moving. You have this Bonnie. God bless you and God speed.
I discovered your videos a few days ago when the cabochon tutorial popped up for no logical reason. Perhaps divine intervention? I realize you have landed in CO already. So happy to hear you found a good place to be and are stitching again. We went through a very similar early retirement and move a few years ago. Isn't it amazing when God lines things up as they should be for what we need to happen when we allow Him to be in charge?! I look forward to learning more about your adventures. Happy stitching 🪡 and Joy Nevertheless!
Thank you so much!! I'm just back after my long Time Out and I'm getting ready in a day or two to post my second video since my return. Thank you for missing me!
Hello! I hope you had an amazing day! I had another busy day in my sewing room getting something ready for filming on Easter Monday. Now I get to sit and relax and watch you while I hand quilt! I hope you have a Happy Easter weekend and a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for posting this video and your time to make this for all of us to enjoy!
Bonnie you always touch my heart! We went through exactly what you are going through 3 years ago. We moved to a completely different type of community far from the maddening crowd. Letting go of a home we had raised children in and around neighbors that we still miss terribly was beyond hard. I had to appease myself that it was time for the next family to step in and enjoy the wonderful schools and neighbors. We still question our choice but looking back is like letting someone steal your time. Push on girl... I know you know God has you. Step off the ledge and trust. Breathe and embrace it ...It's going to be wonderful once you land. So many blessings to you and much love!
Thank you Darla!! It has been a long time, but I'm back and posted a video kinda letting everyone know what I've been up to! thank you for being with me all along!
Sending love and hugs, but more than that I send you Peace! We have been in our home for nearly 44 years! I understand your feeling. God bless you daily!
I’ve been in your shoes twice! It’s hard but you will be doing the right thing. We left CA 5 years ago to AZ and this past year we moved to NV to be closer to our kids. We were to far away from family. Most of our friends have left CA. Best of luck to you and moving is exhausting!
I am so very glad to see you again!!! I was concerned with all the insanity going on. God will be by your side throughout all these changes. Much love to you and your husband.
I have new neighbors (here in Wyoming) who just moved from California....for many of the same reasons you mentioned. Both are in their 60s and are constantly surprised at how much "calmer" their lives are. As quickly as things are falling into shape you know you are being led for a reason. And since it's your dad, he can sell it to you for whatever he chooses! I'm about ready to just give my son our house...HE can do all the updating it needs!! Hugs to you...it will be fine!!
When my baby left for college....we moved. We stepped out on faith and moved to a place we had never been...God led us the entire way. You have already done the hardest part....deciding to act. We have been absolutely blessed.
So excited you are getting a new place where ever you end up! I figured that was why you were not online. I want to let go of so much stuff because I know it would be so freeing! I know it will be so hard to let go! But I know my husband would have a harder time. Hope you can keep your cabin! Our cabin is over 500 miles from here but I will do everything to keep it! If you move to Colorado you be just North of our cabin in the great Rocky MountainsI I would love to sale this home of 47 years even though we raised our 3 children here. So proud of you and courage to step into a new life where you have more freedom and newness of life. How fun! Keep us posted. The one thing you will always have is the Lord with you, how wonderful that will be!!!
I was so happy to see your update, Bonnie. The Lord has set a path before you and you are faithful to follow! I said a prayer for incredible peace and calm to fall over you. Be still and know that I am God! I can relate to that mind clutter to where no stitching can occur. I could tell that you're a Christian conservative from Flosstube #1. I'm a homeschooler, too, and even living in The Bible Belt now, I feel too conservative here many times! You're standing on The Rock and I pray for all blessings upon you and your next chapter. ❤️
So glad you checked in, Bonnie! I know the Lord will prepare a place for you , your hubs and Riley - wherever that may be. I’m sure it would be nice to be close to your Dad in Colorado, but God will work out all the details and logistics - AND, He might even prepare a whole stitching community for you right there! He knows exactly what you need and where He needs you to be. Go in His love and trust Him with every detail. “I know the plans I have for you - plans to prosper you, not harm you”! And the FT community will be there when you’re ready! God Bless and Godspeed!🙏🏻✝️🐾🪡
Kathy, thank you so much for checking on me and I'm sorry I took such a long and complete break from my channel. I'm glad to be back and connecting to my stitching family again!
I just wanted to say that we went through the same thing in 2015. We were living in California on 30 acres that had been my husband's Grandparents for over 80 years. We purchased from them the year after we were married. We lived there for 38 years. We were both retired. California was getting to expensive, we were much older, my husband physically couldn't take care of our property as it should be. We made the decision to make a change. We are in Texas. 💕 It. It was hard but so worth & very glad we did it. One last note. We had thought about Colorado but neither of us wanted the cold. Good luck. You will look back on your memories & treasure them.
Thank you for taking the time to chat❤. Please keep us posted, even every 2 or 3 months, I was enjoying your venture into minimalism even before you decided to move, I need that nudge to scale down our lifetime accumulation too. Best wishes on your adventure
I just found your channel and subscribed last week. God bless you in all that you are going through. Praying for you...and when you are settled and ready to continue your floss tubes...I (and I'm sure everyone else!) will be here to welcome your return!
Now I know why I was motivated to reach out for your flosstube. I am so glad you are leaving California. A new community awaits you and you will be a blessing to your new state and community! God has it all planned out for you!
Its a huge step in life and The Lord has your life in His Hand and will take care of you all your life. Its very challenging to move. We also took that step 5 years ago and moved from the west coast to the east coast to be closer to our daughter and am loving every minute of our life here. The Lord got our home sold within one week and that was the sign we needed!
I was so happy to see you posted this chat. I was thinking about you today and missing you. What you are doing is what I think about all the time. I will be 75 next month and I know I need to downsize. It is so emotional to let go. I just helped my niece with cleaning out my brother's house after he passed away in November and it made me realize that I need to go through and clean out. Wow life is really a test. I think you are amazing in how you are dealing with this big change. I send you love and best wishes. Let us know how you are doing along the way.
What an adventure you have ahead of you… After the hard work! One foot in front of the other and when you finally look back, you’ve climbed a whole mountain! So good to hear from you.
Thank you Barbara!! It certainly has been an adventure and we are so glad to be settling in our new home and enjoying the peace of this small town. I just put a video up and I hope you can come by for a video visit!
Bonnie..it was SO good to see you here I couldn’t wait to start your video! I’m happy that you’re ok! I’m sorry you’re leaving CA…I’m in SoCal also, but I’m happy here and it’s where my kids and grandkids are so I’m staying…but I remember when I moved here 35 yrs ago..from Torrance all the way up to Ventura Co (ha! Well it SEEMED like a long way! Lol)..my moms best friend told me something that really helped..can’t remember her exact words but basically saying that my life would now revolve around our new home and area…35 yrs later and she was right! ! You will love where you move and it will be wonderful I just know! ❤️ And thanks for the minimalist inspiration..I need to go thru my parents things that I kept and decide what to release..it’s so very hard😢
So happy to hear from you! I,too, love the "it is well with my soul" hymn... "let go, let God" ...wherever you call home will be so fortunate to have a lovely soul in the community. Take care
Thank you Bonnie for checking in with us. I also was worried and saying prayers for you. As a realtor for over 20 years, I understand the heartache and hard work you are going through. Just know that you will end up exactly where God wants you to be. And you will be so happy! I am looking forward to hearing about your journey, and see your smiling face and the projects you share and The Good Stuff! Take care, stay positive and focused, you and God have this!
You are such a dear person, Bonnie, thank you so much for sharing what you have in this video. I greatly admire your honesty and your courage. You will be in my prayers especially during this difficult time.
Have missed you, Also have been where you are, knowing the Lord has said "Go", but not knowing where or when, Terrifying to this list maker, security seeker, safe player. But God is so faithful and His grace IS sufficient. Keep seeking, keep following, keep trusting and keep praying, Looking forword to the miraculous story of your journey,
I hope and pray all is going well in your life and that you have been able to make the move to Colorado. . Sure do miss your videos. Praying for peace and calm in the midst of it all and hope to see you back soon.
Thank you so much for talking to us. I have been worried and I miss you. I really admire what you are doing. Everytime I think about letting go and moving, I fall apart. Please talk to us as soon as you can. I hope everything goes very smoothly.
I was worried about you Bonnie. Thank you for making a video and letting us know you're ok. Uprooting is plain hard and stepping out of the familiar is very scary. I'm praying that God would let you rest in Him now, even though you don't feel settled. Lots of people from California are moving here to Texas. Blessings and love dear friend!
Oh Bonnie, bless your heart, you’ve been and are going through so much. And yes as a floss tube fan of yours, we will always travel with you no matter where you go or where you end up.I pray for you and your husband in this new journey that you’re on and I know you’re trusting God to bring you through. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Love you 💞
I have missed you. Thanks for the update. Oh this new adventure sounds so fun, enjoy it. You will be fine and you have the love of your life to share it with.
I’ve been thinking about you! I’m glad you filled us in. You are a wise woman. I know everything will work out for you and I’ll be anxious to hear all about it. Take care!
Bonnie so nice to hear from you. Been praying for you wondering what happened to you! We’re trying to figure out what our next step is also. Hugs to you and try and stay in touch even if it’s just a quick update so we can pray for you and your husband! Appreciate you sharing from your heart.
I was just thinking of you! I took one of those wooden card boxes from the big box stores and stained it, mod podged it, and finished it very similarly as you showed on your channel. I showed it on IG last night. You are so brave to march with your feet and find a new home in a better state!!! I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! ♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Hi Bonnie! I was thinking of you and wondering how you were doing. Glad for the update. Best wishes as you move. Embrace the new adventures and blessings that will come your way. Will look forward to hearing from you again. God bless!
Wow! Big changes! I will be praying for you, and I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible as you transition into your new life. ❤ I am excited for you!
Hello Bonnie, best of luck to you and your husband. One thing that comes through in your amazing videos, in addition to your amazing needle talent, is your strong faith. You are not alone, a lot of people are making the move away from California. I live in NC, and we have a lot of families moving here from other states. I moved here with my family as a teenager from Michigan. Fear of the unknown is always troubling, but it will be an adventure and your amazing faith with see you through.
So good to see you again, my prayers for you as you start this new chapter of your story. I too don’t deal well with change but have found that before a change I always go thru a period of unrest and discontent, but God always knows best and changes have been good. God bless you on your journey and k ow that He loves you dearly!
My dear Bonnie Lass - no return exchange necessary but know that you are loved and I will wait upon you when you are ready. Let God prevail and all will be aright♥️!
I was wondering how you’re doing earlier today. Thanks for the update and try not to worry as you well know He is in control and knows best. I pray His will be done in your life. Love and hugs.
OMGOSH Bonnie, I hurt for your struggle right now. I recently did what your doing. I live in California and yes it’s crazy here now. I gave up my peaceful property, 3 acres, quiet, and peace. We had lots of trees and we’re in the forest. We sold our house in a whirl wind and I cried so much. I sat on our swing and I would just listen to the wind go through the trees. That was 6 months ago. We down sized so much, donated, through away stuff, memories. We’re we moved I am still not settled and yes I still miss my property. But the good things that have happened I keep reminding myself that it will be ok. I see my grandchildren and all three of my childrenchildren, all three of them are close more and I’m making new memories. I struggle with
Sorry I pressed the button, I meant to say I live close to all three of my children and their families and making new memories. I struggle because I have never liked change. But have faith it is all going to be ok. Breathe deep. Everything will fall in place. My heart aches for you because I was you, I am you it’s not easy. I hope you stay connected to your flosstube because we are all there for you. And enjoy your watching your flosstube I actually started quilting because of you and I enjoy it. One of the first things I did when we moved in was worked on my happy place, my craft room. That has helped so much. See you soon. It will be ok
Sending you love and well wishes on your journey. “ The Lord your God goes with you, wherever you go” and I hope knowing that brings you solace during this season of your life. I am sending up prayers for you and your husband. It sounds cliche but my mom would always tell me This too, shall pass and that little saying has seen me through some pretty rough days.
There is no growth without change. However, change is terrifying. It sucks. As you go through the next few months you will look back on this time, and appreciate how far you have come, literally and figuratively. You are strong, and will do well. I wish you and your husband all the very best.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to come on and let us know how you were doing. We’ve been worried. I can see that you are excited about your move. So happy for you!
It will be fine you'll see we did the same 2 years ago life changes new adventures beckon ! We have never looked back, good friends will always be your friends.I know its seems scary right now but our lives are so much more chilled and new adventures await. Half of my stuff still in storage but so happy wishing the same for you.xx
I can’t imagine moving after so many years in one home. We’ve been in ours for over 30 years and I SO love everything about it. We moved all the time as a child so this was/is my first forever home. I have gardens, fruit trees, our daughter was married in our living room, it’s the only grandparent home our grands know….the list goes on and on. We’ve talked about moving but I am SO attached to our area also. Purging would take forever I believe. I actually did purge my large craft room after hubby purchased floor to ceiling shelves for me. Everything is organized now and it was rather easy to make up blessing bags for our favorite charity…..but, still. At this point I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Hubby would pack up much faster than I. LOL…….I thank you for sharing your adventure with us. It’s helping me greatly. Psalm 91….all day, every day. Beverly
Bonnie!!!!!!! SO wonderful to see you! I was searching for you yesterday….love you so much sweet sister!!!! We will wait for you….continue to follow Jesus. You are a joy everywhere you go. I’m sure of it! Be safe.
Hang in there. Miss Bonnie! To me that would be exciting! Try and look at it as a new, exciting yet a little scary chapter in your lives. You’ve got this girl! I’m in awe of you for going through this. I’ve been “purging” stuff because it just doesn’t bring me joy anymore or I’m looking at it that it needs to go to another good home. It’s hard, I get it totally! Keep us posted even if it just a “ hey, doing ok. Will chat later! Hang in there! You’ve got this!
When thinking of your home, try to think about how much love and life that it will bring to the next homeowners. Hope to hear from you again wherever you may settle. Good luck and remember to love life.
I was so happy that you told all of us what is happening with you. I have missed you so much. I will continue to miss you until you come back. If you are meant to live in your Dads house it will happen for you. I just want to let you know how much I have enjoyed watching everything you do. You are an inspiration to me. Love you Bonnie
Happy to hear from you. Here is a verse that has helped me: For I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11. You will be okay Bonnie. Hugs, Dona in Oregon
Bonnie, it’s like a loss, you sweet sweet, lovely woman you are, your grieving your home, cry all you want its painful, it’s hard, it’s a big change, you will be okay. You have been through a lot. I’m sending you big warm hugs, I totally get what your feeling. You are like me I cry when I feel deeply about things, we are going through lots of loss ourselves, my husbands brother is in hospice right now it’s very hard. I send happy thoughts your way and don’t concern yourself about your videos. We will here from you when we here from you. Take deep deep breaths my dear. God is with you, we are with you. With all my love, best wishes in your new fun journey.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad you are doing well. You will be ok!!!!! You are going to find a new beautiful sky open up for you and it will be pennies from Heaven !!!! It is scary, and doubtful, you and your husband will look back and see that it was all worth all the hard work. Your new friends will say "we are so glad that you are here. Blessings for you, husband and Dad. Claudia
I hope you have found true happiness and peace. We all miss your encouraging words and pray part of Gods plan is to have you return to your flosstube family. Hope to hear your beautiful voice again.
I'm back finally!!!!! Thank you for your patience while I took my break. I just put on a new video and I'm back to visit with my dear friends again!
Still missing you. Think of you often. Pray you are blessed with peace, love, laughter. Hope to have an update sometime when it’s good for you.
Thank you Mary!! I needed a Time Out...but just got back and even posted a new video. Thank you for your sweet thoughts!!
Would love to hear from you again. ♥️🤗
I'm back!!! It's been a long time, but I just got back into my channel and even posted a video. Thank you for the encouragement
I have been thinking about you and wondering where you are. I hope you are alright. I miss your videos. If you can check in and let us know you are still out there.
Hey, thank you so much for reaching out to me!! I needed a Time Out, but now I'm back and hope to get my second video up in a day or two. I appreciate your missing me!!
Hi our dear sweet friend! I am Janet, using my son’s uTube subscription lol so that is why it shows his picture and not mine ha! I found your channel just a few weeks ago and have been so touched by your kind, gentle, sweet nature and all that you have shared with us here. I especially appreciate you sharing your testimony of our Saviour with us and how he directs you on this journey through life… I feel like we are kindred spirits, all your projects, decorating, just everything is what I would love as well. I look forward to hearing from you when you feel you are able to pop in and visit with all of us with our cups of ‘tea’ Take care! 💗
Janet....Oh!!!! I'm so glad to be back on my channel after almost a 2 year break. I appreciate so much that you even used your son's account to connect with me. I hope you can come visit with me again now that I'm in my new sewing room in Colorado and sharing my treasures. God bless you and I appreciate you!!
I hope life has been good to you in so many ways. I would love to see you back on flosstube. I found your videos so informative, from counted cross stitch to general heartfelt sharing of thoughts re this thing called life. Please come back
How thoughtful!!! I did need to step away for a while, but I'm back!!!! I even popped a video on this evening and am planning on sticking around for awhile! Life got kinda messy for a while, but I'm settling in to my new sewing room and would love you to check it out.
Hey you! I’m thinking of you today and hoping your move went well and that you are settled in and happy and that the Lord has blessed you with peace.
Thank you!!! I did need a Time Out, but now I'm back and ready to engage with my dear stitching friends again. Thank you for your sweet thoughts. I am so happy to be able to be in this sweet little town and enjoying my sewing room now. I just popped a video on this evening. Hope you can come by for a visit.
@@logcabinstitcher7274 what a wonderful video. It was so good to see your smiling face. I must admit to be a little teary eyed.
I am so hoping that you are well Bonnie, so miss your shows, you have taught me so very much. Love, peace, happiness to you and yours dear lady.
Lisa, thank you for your sweet words of affirmation!! I had to take a time out completely from the channel, but today, I'm back and even posted a new video. I'm glad to be able to inspire you. Thank you, so much!
It’s National Log Cabin Day. Hope you are well. Missing your sweet Flosstube and quilting videos.
Been watching all your RUclips videos again Bonnie.!❤How you have inspired me in more ways than you can imagine!Hope you and your family keeping well.xx
Thank you Julie. I had a time out, but I'm back and just posted a video in my new sewing room!!!!
Bonnie, I don't know when you will see this but please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I didn't realize how much I had missed you until I watched this again ~ your faith has encouraged me each time I've watched you and it did again tonight at a time when I surely needed to be uplifted. Thank you for your heart and your beautiful spirit. I pray that you are well and happy and hope to be able to see you again. My mom lives near Montrose, I was just there and it's beautiful ~ I pray that you and your husband are there!
Thank you! I just got brave enough to try to log back into my youtube account for the first time since I did my last video and yours is the first comment I'm responding to. It's been a long journey making this move and the major changes in our lives. We did by in Montrose and are just transitioning to fulltime life out here and just adore it! I appreciate your prayers and your encouragement. I think I'm ready to get back in the saddle. It's been so long though, lots to get set up again. God bless you!
@@logcabinstitcher7274 Oh my goodness, Bonnie, I was so happy when I saw your message! I have given up watching most FlossTube for lots of reasons but have continued to hope that you would be back. I am so glad that you are happy in Montrose and pray that all continues to go well. I look forward to seeing you whenever you decide to return. Blessings!
I just found you today, Bonnie by happening onto your #3 video. I liked you so much that I found your channel and began by listening to this video! And I am so thankful for your sharing in such an honest way of your change. It was just what I needed because my husband and I are going thru the exact same thing at this time. The Lord is moving us back "home" to small town Iowa after living in IL for the past 25 years. This is the time, the Lord said... Our faith in Jesus Christ is also our solid foundation. Thankyou so much and I hope you will be back flosstubing again.
Vicki, thank you for your words of affirmation! It has been a long time, but I'm back on my channel and settling in to our sweet home in this dear little town of Montrose. We love it. Yes, changes are a challenge, but it's so good to follow God's leading!
Rewatching your videos. Praying you will be back soon.
Linda, thank you!!! I'm back and just put a new video up. Hope you can come and have a video visit!
Missing you, wish we/I knew you are ok. Take care.
Hi Debi, I'm back and just posted a video. I needed to step away for a bit and get my life figured out. Thank you for your regards!!
Greetings to Colorado. My husband and I are former Californians who moved here to CO 30+ years ago. A lot of the things you love about CA, you'll find here. BTW, there are LOTS of stitching and quilting groups here. I go to stitch-ins several days a week. Sunday I went to two! The easiest way to find a church is to "visit" them online.
It’s good to hear from you and I’m glad you’re okay. You’ve got this Bonnie, and I believe wherever God takes you, you’ll be richly blessed. 🙏🏼
oh Bonnie!! I am SOOO glad you popped in. Like many of the others, I was terribly worried. I know this phase is a hard one, but it is also exciting! Knowing that God has you is enough. You are enough. oh there is so much I want to say... but know that you and your husband are lifted in preciouses prayer and you are going to be okay... you will have the peace that you desire ... and I for one, will be on the other side and looking forward to hearing all about your adventures in moving. You have this Bonnie. God bless you and God speed.
I discovered your videos a few days ago when the cabochon tutorial popped up for no logical reason. Perhaps divine intervention? I realize you have landed in CO already. So happy to hear you found a good place to be and are stitching again. We went through a very similar early retirement and move a few years ago. Isn't it amazing when God lines things up as they should be for what we need to happen when we allow Him to be in charge?! I look forward to learning more about your adventures. Happy stitching 🪡 and Joy Nevertheless!
God Bless! He will lead you down the right path. We only regret the risks that we did not take. Good luck. Thank you for sharing 😊
I hope you are doing well! We would love to have an update on how and what you are doing! Love and prayers you!
Thank you so much!! I'm just back after my long Time Out and I'm getting ready in a day or two to post my second video since my return. Thank you for missing me!
Hello! I hope you had an amazing day! I had another busy day in my sewing room getting something ready for filming on Easter Monday. Now I get to sit and relax and watch you while I hand quilt! I hope you have a Happy Easter weekend and a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for posting this video and your time to make this for all of us to enjoy!
Bonnie you always touch my heart! We went through exactly what you are going through 3 years ago. We moved to a completely different type of community far from the maddening crowd. Letting go of a home we had raised children in and around neighbors that we still miss terribly was beyond hard. I had to appease myself that it was time for the next family to step in and enjoy the wonderful schools and neighbors. We still question our choice but looking back is like letting someone steal your time. Push on girl... I know you know God has you. Step off the ledge and trust. Breathe and embrace it ...It's going to be wonderful once you land. So many blessings to you and much love!
"It is well with my soul" one of my favourite hymns. Praying it is well with your soul too as you step out in faith. Excited to hear where you land.
It’s been along time since you posted. Just checking in to let you know I am thinking about you and said a prayer for you that all is well with you.
Thank you Darla!! It has been a long time, but I'm back and posted a video kinda letting everyone know what I've been up to! thank you for being with me all along!
Sending love and hugs, but more than that I send you Peace! We have been in our home for nearly 44 years! I understand your feeling. God bless you daily!
Catching up on old videos. Thinking about you and hoping everything is going well in your life. I so enjoy your projects that you share with us.
I’ve been in your shoes twice! It’s hard but you will be doing the right thing. We left CA 5 years ago to AZ and this past year we moved to NV to be closer to our kids. We were to far away from family. Most of our friends have left CA. Best of luck to you and moving is exhausting!
I am so very glad to see you again!!! I was concerned with all the insanity going on. God will be by your side throughout all these changes. Much love to you and your husband.
I have new neighbors (here in Wyoming) who just moved from California....for many of the same reasons you mentioned. Both are in their 60s and are constantly surprised at how much "calmer" their lives are. As quickly as things are falling into shape you know you are being led for a reason. And since it's your dad, he can sell it to you for whatever he chooses! I'm about ready to just give my son our house...HE can do all the updating it needs!! Hugs to you...it will be fine!!
Thank you so much for sharing! Praying for you 💕
When my baby left for college....we moved. We stepped out on faith and moved to a place we had never been...God led us the entire way. You have already done the hardest part....deciding to act. We have been absolutely blessed.
So excited you are getting a new place where ever you end up! I figured that was why you were not online. I want to let go of so much stuff because I know it would be so freeing! I know it will be so hard to let go! But I know my husband would have a harder time.
Hope you can keep your cabin! Our cabin is over 500 miles from here but I will do everything to keep it! If you move to Colorado you be just North of our cabin in the great Rocky MountainsI I would love to sale this home of 47 years even though we raised our 3 children here. So proud of you and courage to step into a new life where you have more freedom and newness of life. How fun! Keep us posted. The one thing you will always have is the Lord with you, how wonderful that will be!!!
I was so happy to see your update, Bonnie. The Lord has set a path before you and you are faithful to follow! I said a prayer for incredible peace and calm to fall over you. Be still and know that I am God!
I can relate to that mind clutter to where no stitching can occur. I could tell that you're a Christian conservative from Flosstube #1. I'm a homeschooler, too, and even living in The Bible Belt now, I feel too conservative here many times! You're standing on The Rock and I pray for all blessings upon you and your next chapter. ❤️
We've missed you!! God Bless you and your family! Praying everything goes smoothly!! God will put you EXACTLY where he wants you be!!🤗❤️
So glad you checked in, Bonnie! I know the Lord will prepare a place for you , your hubs and Riley - wherever that may be. I’m sure it would be nice to be close to your Dad in Colorado, but God will work out all the details and logistics - AND, He might even prepare a whole stitching community for you right there! He knows exactly what you need and where He needs you to be. Go in His love and trust Him with every detail. “I know the plans I have for you - plans to prosper you, not harm you”! And the FT community will be there when you’re ready!
God Bless and Godspeed!🙏🏻✝️🐾🪡
Hoping everything is going well for you and look forward to the day you return to FlossTube and share your journey with everyone.♥️
Kathy, thank you so much for checking on me and I'm sorry I took such a long and complete break from my channel. I'm glad to be back and connecting to my stitching family again!
I just wanted to say that we went through the same thing in 2015. We were living in California on 30 acres that had been my husband's Grandparents for over 80 years. We purchased from them the year after we were married. We lived there for 38 years. We were both retired. California was getting to expensive, we were much older, my husband physically couldn't take care of our property as it should be. We made the decision to make a change. We are in Texas. 💕 It. It was hard but so worth & very glad we did it. One last note. We had thought about Colorado but neither of us wanted the cold. Good luck. You will look back on your memories & treasure them.
Had you on my mine today. Hope all is going well for you and your family. Praying for this transition.
Thank you for taking the time to chat❤. Please keep us posted, even every 2 or 3 months, I was enjoying your venture into minimalism even before you decided to move, I need that nudge to scale down our lifetime accumulation too. Best wishes on your adventure
I just found your channel and subscribed last week. God bless you in all that you are going through. Praying for you...and when you are settled and ready to continue your floss tubes...I (and I'm sure everyone else!) will be here to welcome your return!
Bless your heart. You are stronger than you feel right now. God Bless you and your husband.
Now I know why I was motivated to reach out for your flosstube. I am so glad you are leaving California. A new community awaits you and you will be a blessing to your new state and community!
God has it all planned out for you!
Its a huge step in life and The Lord has your life in His Hand and will take care of you all your life. Its very challenging to move. We also took that step 5 years ago and moved from the west coast to the east coast to be closer to our daughter and am loving every minute of our life here. The Lord got our home sold within one week and that was the sign we needed!
I was so happy to see you posted this chat. I was thinking about you today and missing you. What you are doing is what I think about all the time. I will be 75 next month and I know I need to downsize. It is so emotional to let go. I just helped my niece with cleaning out my brother's house after he passed away in November and it made me realize that I need to go through and clean out. Wow life is really a test. I think you are amazing in how you are dealing with this big change. I send you love and best wishes. Let us know how you are doing along the way.
What an adventure you have ahead of you… After the hard work! One foot in front of the other and when you finally look back, you’ve climbed a whole mountain! So good to hear from you.
Thank you Barbara!! It certainly has been an adventure and we are so glad to be settling in our new home and enjoying the peace of this small town. I just put a video up and I hope you can come by for a video visit!
I’m new to your channel and I cannot wait to see where you land. Blessings on your journey.
Bonnie..it was SO good to see you here I couldn’t wait to start your video! I’m happy that you’re ok! I’m sorry you’re leaving CA…I’m in SoCal also, but I’m happy here and it’s where my kids and grandkids are so I’m staying…but I remember when I moved here 35 yrs ago..from Torrance all the way up to Ventura Co (ha! Well it SEEMED like a long way! Lol)..my moms best friend told me something that really helped..can’t remember her exact words but basically saying that my life would now revolve around our new home and area…35 yrs later and she was right! ! You will love where you move and it will be wonderful I just know! ❤️ And thanks for the minimalist inspiration..I need to go thru my parents things that I kept and decide what to release..it’s so very hard😢
So happy to hear from you! I,too, love the "it is well with my soul" hymn... "let go, let God" ...wherever you call home will be so fortunate to have a lovely soul in the community. Take care
Thank you Bonnie for checking in with us. I also was worried and saying prayers for you. As a realtor for over 20 years, I understand the heartache and hard work you are going through. Just know that you will end up exactly where God wants you to be. And you will be so happy! I am looking forward to hearing about your journey, and see your smiling face and the projects you share and The Good Stuff! Take care, stay positive and focused, you and God have this!
I miss you sweet friend. I’m praying for you and knowing God has you in His hands. 😘💗
We miss you!!!
Thank you!! I took a long break...but I'm back and even popped a new video on this evening!!
You are such a dear person, Bonnie, thank you so much for sharing what you have in this video. I greatly admire your honesty and your courage. You will be in my prayers especially during this difficult time.
Sending lots of love and prayers! All will be well on your new adventure😊
Have missed you, Also have been where you are, knowing the Lord has said "Go", but not knowing where or when, Terrifying to this list maker, security seeker, safe player. But God is so faithful and His grace IS sufficient. Keep seeking, keep following, keep trusting and keep praying, Looking forword to the miraculous story of your journey,
I hope and pray all is going well in your life and that you have been able to make the move to Colorado. . Sure do miss your videos. Praying for peace and calm in the midst of it all and hope to see you back soon.
Prayers for your family. So thankful for your faithfulness.
God Bless You in your new adventure!
Thank you so much for talking to us. I have been worried and I miss you. I really admire what you are doing. Everytime I think about letting go and moving, I fall apart. Please talk to us as soon as you can. I hope everything goes very smoothly.
I was worried about you Bonnie. Thank you for making a video and letting us know you're ok. Uprooting is plain hard and stepping out of the familiar is very scary. I'm praying that God would let you rest in Him now, even though you don't feel settled. Lots of people from California are moving here to Texas.
Blessings and love dear friend!
Good to see you....I was hoping it was not anything other than you'll getting ready to move....bittersweet. A new chapter. God bless.
Oh Bonnie, bless your heart, you’ve been and are going through so much. And yes as a floss tube fan of yours, we will always travel with you no matter where you go or where you end up.I pray for you and your husband in this new journey that you’re on and I know you’re trusting God to bring you through. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Love you 💞
My heart breaks with you and rejoices with you. You are not alone in this new change in your life. ❤️
I have missed you. Thanks for the update. Oh this new adventure sounds so fun, enjoy it. You will be fine and you have the love of your life to share it with.
I have been wondering how you were doing. I am glad you shared your story with us. May God continue looking over you and your husband.
I’ve been thinking about you! I’m glad you filled us in. You are a wise woman. I know everything will work out for you and I’ll be anxious to hear all about it. Take care!
Bonnie so nice to hear from you. Been praying for you wondering what happened to you! We’re trying to figure out what our next step is also. Hugs to you and try and stay in touch even if it’s just a quick update so we can pray for you and your husband! Appreciate you sharing from your heart.
I was just thinking of you! I took one of those wooden card boxes from the big box stores and stained it, mod podged it, and finished it very similarly as you showed on your channel. I showed it on IG last night. You are so brave to march with your feet and find a new home in a better state!!! I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! ♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Hi Bonnie! I was thinking of you and wondering how you were doing. Glad for the update. Best wishes as you move. Embrace the new adventures and blessings that will come your way. Will look forward to hearing from you again. God bless!
Wow! Big changes! I will be praying for you, and I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible as you transition into your new life. ❤ I am excited for you!
Hello Bonnie, best of luck to you and your husband. One thing that comes through in your amazing videos, in addition to your amazing needle talent, is your strong faith. You are not alone, a lot of people are making the move away from California. I live in NC, and we have a lot of families moving here from other states. I moved here with my family as a teenager from Michigan. Fear of the unknown is always troubling, but it will be an adventure and your amazing faith with see you through.
So good to see you again, my prayers for you as you start this new chapter of your story. I too don’t deal well with change but have found that before a change I always go thru a period of unrest and discontent, but God always knows best and changes have been good. God bless you on your journey and k ow that He loves you dearly!
My dear Bonnie Lass - no return exchange necessary but know that you are loved and I will wait upon you when you are ready. Let God prevail and all will be aright♥️!
I was wondering how you’re doing earlier today. Thanks for the update and try not to worry as you well know He is in control and knows best. I pray His will be done in your life. Love and hugs.
OMGOSH Bonnie, I hurt for your struggle right now. I recently did what your doing. I live in California and yes it’s crazy here now. I gave up my peaceful property, 3 acres, quiet, and peace. We had lots of trees and we’re in the forest. We sold our house in a whirl wind and I cried so much. I sat on our swing and I would just listen to the wind go through the trees. That was 6 months ago. We down sized so much, donated, through away stuff, memories. We’re we moved I am still not settled and yes I still miss my property. But the good things that have happened I keep reminding myself that it will be ok. I see my grandchildren and all three of my childrenchildren, all three of them are close more and I’m making new memories. I struggle with
Sorry I pressed the button, I meant to say I live close to all three of my children and their families and making new memories. I struggle because I have never liked change. But have faith it is all going to be ok. Breathe deep. Everything will fall in place. My heart aches for you because I was you, I am you it’s not easy. I hope you stay connected to your flosstube because we are all there for you. And enjoy your watching your flosstube I actually started quilting because of you and I enjoy it. One of the first things I did when we moved in was worked on my happy place, my craft room. That has helped so much. See you soon. It will be ok
I'm so glad you are sharing, I've been thinking about you. You stay Strong, you got this. I'll keep you in my prayers. Take care. 🙏🙏🙏
Sending you love and well wishes on your journey. “ The Lord your God goes with you, wherever you go” and I hope knowing that brings you solace during this season of your life. I am sending up prayers for you and your husband. It sounds cliche but my mom would always tell me This too, shall pass and that little saying has seen me through some pretty rough days.
There is no growth without change. However, change is terrifying. It sucks. As you go through the next few months you will look back on this time, and appreciate how far you have come, literally and figuratively. You are strong, and will do well. I wish you and your husband all the very best.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to come on and let us know how you were doing. We’ve been worried. I can see that you are excited about your move. So happy for you!
I hope your move goes well for you. How exciting to move forward in a new stage of your life!!
It will be fine you'll see we did the same 2 years ago life changes new adventures beckon ! We have never looked back, good friends will always be your friends.I know its seems scary right now but our lives are so much more chilled and new adventures await. Half of my stuff still in storage but so happy wishing the same for you.xx
Prayers for your new chapter!
I can’t imagine moving after so many years in one home. We’ve been in ours for over 30 years and I SO love everything about it. We moved all the time as a child so this was/is my first forever home. I have gardens, fruit trees, our daughter was married in our living room, it’s the only grandparent home our grands know….the list goes on and on. We’ve talked about moving but I am SO attached to our area also. Purging would take forever I believe. I actually did purge my large craft room after hubby purchased floor to ceiling shelves for me. Everything is organized now and it was rather easy to make up blessing bags for our favorite charity…..but, still. At this point I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Hubby would pack up much faster than I. LOL…….I thank you for sharing your adventure with us. It’s helping me greatly. Psalm 91….all day, every day. Beverly
Bonnie!!!!!!! SO wonderful to see you! I was searching for you yesterday….love you so much sweet sister!!!! We will wait for you….continue to follow Jesus. You are a joy everywhere you go. I’m sure of it! Be safe.
Hang in there. Miss Bonnie! To me that would be exciting! Try and look at it as a new, exciting yet a little scary chapter in your lives. You’ve got this girl! I’m in awe of you for going through this. I’ve been “purging” stuff because it just doesn’t bring me joy anymore or I’m looking at it that it needs to go to another good home. It’s hard, I get it totally! Keep us posted even if it just a “ hey, doing ok. Will chat later! Hang in there! You’ve got this!
I have so missed you and worried about you. So glad you are okay.. love you and praying for you and your family
When thinking of your home, try to think about how much love and life that it will bring to the next homeowners. Hope to hear from you again wherever you may settle. Good luck and remember to love life.
I know that was hard for you ....... we'll be here patiently waiting for your return. Love ya, girl!
I was so happy that you told all of us what is happening with you. I have missed you so much. I will continue to miss you until you come back. If you are meant to live in your Dads house it will happen for you. I just want to let you know how much I have enjoyed watching everything you do. You are an inspiration to me. Love you Bonnie
Your move is a Godwink you are blessed
Thinking of you and sending prayers
Miss your videos, hope all is well with you and your family♥️
You are right saying God knows your future. I remind myself of this all the time. It calms me and keeps me focused. You will be fine.
Love it all - truly I was thinking of you today. Take us along whenever you can. Love ya
Happy to hear from you. Here is a verse that has helped me: For I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11. You will be okay Bonnie. Hugs, Dona in Oregon
Bonnie, it’s like a loss, you sweet sweet, lovely woman you are, your grieving your home, cry all you want its painful, it’s hard, it’s a big change, you will be okay. You have been through a lot. I’m sending you big warm hugs, I totally get what your feeling. You are like me I cry when I feel deeply about things, we are going through lots of loss ourselves, my husbands brother is in hospice right now it’s very hard. I send happy thoughts your way and don’t concern yourself about your videos. We will here from you when we here from you. Take deep deep breaths my dear. God is with you, we are with you. With all my love, best wishes in your new fun journey.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Bonnie, I hope your adapting to what ever unfolded for you and your husband, in your move, miss you bunches.
I am so glad you are doing well. You will be ok!!!!! You are going to find a new beautiful sky open up for you and it will be pennies from Heaven !!!! It is scary, and doubtful, you and your husband will look back and see that it was all worth all the hard work. Your new friends will say "we are so glad that you are here. Blessings for you, husband and Dad. Claudia
Sending prayers and gentle hugs
Good luck Bonnie, with your next move. Hope everything goes smoothly and you find a happier place for you and your family.
Hey Bonnie! 👋🏻 I was thinking about you today and wanted to check in. Sending you a big hug from Alabama! 🤗