A little story for you, one day I was looking at my sagging and bagging body, I've lost some weight and it brought to mind the dust to dust and ashes to ashes from the Bible passage. I suddenly realized the Earth was calling me home. I'm shrinking and getting closer to the ground with every passing day. I really don't mind because it means I'm just getting closer to having my time with the Lord and seeing my loved ones again. I'm 75.5 years and looking forward to eternity with Christ Jesus and The Father.
Thanks for sharing! I’m an only child with NO family. I swear I cried for two years when my mom died. One day I was getting ready to go to work, blow drying my hair and I heard a noise. I turned off the blow dryer and looked towards the kitchen. I didn’t see her but she said to me not to worry about her, that she was ok and that I needed to get on with life. That’s when I went into hysteria. I keep trying to tell myself that it didn’t happen but I can’t. I can still see in my minds eye what happened. I’m not a religious person so I can’t say anything about Jesus, etc. but I know she came to me that morning! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The power of missing a loved one is very strong. I hear my mom all the time and I know she wanted me to keep going and so I do. sending you love and hugs, 💛
The thoughts we allow in can be just as harmful and painful as the physical fall. I attended a seminar for work years ago and one of the speakers spoke about guarding your mind like you do your body and he said "garbage in garbage out". Just like we try to eat healthy foods we should consume healthy thoughts, and purge the garbage we consume from our mind as well. I try to practice that every time I am getting stress and getting overwhelmed by life! Glad you weren't hurt!
Thank you for sharing. Today's Quote: "Choosing kindness is the ultimate expression of evolved consciousness. Grow by being kind." -Amy Leigh Mercree. I still have moments wishing my daughter was here. She passed away 2011 and started falling. At 66yrs old this helps me tons. You're so strong and wise. 🐞🐞🐞
Thankful you weren't seriously hurt! Praise! Thank you for sharing your emotional thoughts. My faith has seen me through a lot these past few years since my wife passed. Grateful that I will see her again someday
Thanks so much, this is a very important message. Glad you weren't seriously injured in that fall. I relate to what you've said about the loss of parents. Frankly, I'll never get over that but at least I can live my life without sadness. Thanks for sharing your faith most of all!
I am so glad I found your channel. You are a blessing! I am 67, recently retired and so happy to be home and crafting and quilting. I fell a few months ago and it really scared me. I don’t mind aging but don’t want to be old. Your video helped me put it in perspective. Thank you. I love your projects and am going to start a dot project
If you don’t know why you fell (i.e. there wasn’t something obvious that tripped you up), may I suggest having your eyes checked? You may have an issue with depth perception, it’s common as we age, and a new eyeglasses prescription might be all you need to be stable. Just a friendly suggestion!
Hi Jeri, I left watching this video last night thinking it was too depressing. Today this morning I watched again to the end and I am so glad that I did. I appreciate your sharing your pain and your wisdom in answer to that pain. There is a good lesson and solution. Thank you. Jacilyn
I'm so glad you came back! I try to always put a positive spin on everything. Sometimes there is a painful thing that happens in our life and it's up to us whether to give in and be defeated or choose joy. I choose joy always. Exercise those bounce back muscles! hugs, 💛
Thank you for sharing your faith. God is so good and faithful. It is indeed comforting knowing I too will see my mom and dad in heaven. You are courageous for sharing. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦
I'm a sharer by nature. I try not to offend anyone that does not have the same beliefs as I do and I will never force my beliefs on anyone. This time it was part of my story and as I said in the video I promised to share all of me. I'm not for everyone and that's ok. Sending you hugs back! 💛
I had been falling. Then the big fall, flat on my face, broken nose and broken shoulder. X-Ray at the ER also indicated a nodule in my lung. Which turned out to be a malignancy, and the upper lobe of my lung was removed. I thought "now it begins", thinking I was on the downward slope to extinction. I'm now at 15 months post-surgery, and no more falling, no further incidences of any illnesses. I told my doctor that I don't understand why God protects me, I'm a nobody. But God has always protected me, as I look back over my life. Thank you for telling your story, your thoughts about your story, and your shared insights from therapy. You are more previous to us than you know.
You are NOT a nobody. Every one of Gods people are special and important to him! And good you fell, it was a gift from above, then they found your nodule. You could have gone on for a long time not knowing... Sending healing hugs! ❤️❤️❤️
Life is such a humbling affair. At almost 78, I am finally learning to slow down a bit, stop being so blasted “independent” that I put myself in danger, and have had a few serious near misses” lately to remind myself that I’m an old,rickety coot, weaker and more unbalanced than I’d like to admit, and certainly there is no reward to risk these days. Thanks for helping me embrace my age and give myself some slack!
Oh I am so happy you didn't get hurt seriously. Mom my fell in January and hit her head on the kitchen table. She is still having problems. Then in Feb I just stood up and my foot went funky. And I fell and fractured my ankle. I just have to laugh mine off now. Still waiting for it heal 100%. I'm so gyyou are open about your struggles when your mom passed. I've been working on trying to move on from my son's death. I had someone come over yesterday to check my roof. He had to go in my son's room. I felt like I couldn't breath. I went and sat in my living room and told myself it was ok. It's strange what can trigger that feeling. Love you ❤
Yes, don't I know it and sometimes it seems it comes out of no where. After all these years it still feels like yesterday. Thanks for being here! Sending love and hugs your way! 💛
I’m a Christian and about the same age as you I imagine. Several years ago I discovered the most powerful prayer at one of the most disappointing, and overwhelming times. It was a simple prayer out of a despairing heart. I prayed I need help I don’t know what to do. Please help me. I’ve since then prayed that at other times. I’ve never been disappointed. Sometimes I think we think we need a lot of perfect words when we pray. We don’t. God sees and hears our hearts when we pray. Anytime I’ve asked for help….I’ve never been disappointed. God is ❤️
I have not heard halt for a long time. I lost my 2nd husband and sister in 2017. In 2018 my kids Dad past. And in 2019. I lost my latest husband . Thanks for the word halt. And now I know l will see them in heaven. God Bless you. Sue
I’ve been a Christian since I was 8 or 9. I’m about your age now. I’m so glad that God hears our heart when we pray. Several years ago I was so upset. Circumstances had left me confused, and overwhelmed. I didn’t know what to do. I prayed a prayer that was so simple….I need help. I don’t know what to do. Please help. Amen. Help came almost immediately. I’ve since realized that prayer never goes unanswered when we pray with our heart.
I want to thank you for sharing what you did. I hide behind my smile with my church people and when they ask how I am I tell them fine but I really would like to scream at the top of my lungs no I am not fine, I lonely, I am hurting etc., etc . I figure don’t let any one know you😢. I am thankful for your honesty because we are so much alike it is scary. Sometimes I wonder if it’s because I am Italian. Who knows. I am a very deep Christian who loves my church and who loves Jesus with all my ❤. I look forward to the day when I will be with him. When there is no more sickness or no more hurting. All I can say is Thank you, Thank you. Blessings my friend.❤😊
Oh sharing is the best, I hope you can open up to someone in your local community but you do have your online community too... in person is always better though... Sending you hugs Debbie! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh Jeri, that was so lovely of you to share. I lost my only sibling when he and I were just children. I too believe in Christ and often feel my dear brother and I will be together again. In the meantime I am on this earth to look after my Mom who is almost 95. Blessing to you.
Oh my, yes I believe you will see him again and you are blessed to still have your mom. Mine was 98. I still think of her every day! Thanks for watching! 💜
Jeri, you are such a Sweetheart. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I will turn 80 next month, & for the past 18 months I have been dealing with COVID & the after effects being "long COVID". It has been a huge struggle. It has been difficult dealing with a sense of grief - that being "losing myself". Thank you for your uplifting words.
I'm so sorry to hear you're struggling with this. Rest as much as you are able and fresh air.... Please continue to hang out with us, maybe the comments that other share can lift you up too. Sending hugs, 💛
Dear Jerry, bless you for sharing, I have a story I can’t seem to talk about properly it is the loss of my sister. I carry on with a false face and a broken heart just like you. I cope with keeping busy. Listening to you made me feel that I’m not alone. Thank you Jerry don’t ever change you are you and your mum did a great job xx
@@JeriBellini I’m glad I found you it’s like having a friend next to me, I have a dropped foot (left side I recently I had a fall and fractured the ankle on the right foot. To cut a long story short after six weeks in plaster I felt very unsteady and couldn’t balance very well. Thought I was doing well and then I fell out of bed 😂 for the life of me I don’t know how it happened 🤦♀️ I was stuck between the bed and cupboard on my knees for three hours and obviously hurting. Luckily I was found by my son, my husband is very deaf and didn’t hear me calling. I really lost my confidence. Then I found you and your dots. Your inspiration and stories are great, don’t be offended by unkind people your worth much more than that. I’m making lots of dots and hopefully will make the needle book and a Japanese bag. I think I need a book for writing all my ideas, thank you for helping me ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. Its taken me a long time to be kind to myself again. My husband left me after 35 years of marriage 12 years ago. If it wasn't for God, my supporting family and friends and my church family, I don't know where I would be now.. My ex husband passed away last year, and I finally can put that part of my life behind me. So thank you for sharing this. You are such an inspiration. I am thoroughly enjoying all your videos.
I lost my comments that I had so carefully typed out! I am fascinated by tiny houses, and yours is my very favorite! I think it is because of the nice large front kitchen; plenty of work space and all the lovely windows make it bright and cheerful. I love that you have filled your house with such special treasures everywhere I look! Lots of projects I want to try. Where is your tiny house-- Cape May?
Hi, thanks for taking the time, 2x's, to leave a comment! Yes, I'm in Cape May, do you know of it? I love being down here. Today I'm cleaning out closets and organizing my art supplies. It inspires me when I do this. Have a great weekend! 💛
Glad you are not hurt. Think of it as a learning moment. Going forward you will be more observant, and more careful in putting things away that could cause harm. We are the same age, and stuff happens. All we can do is be more focused on what we are doing, so that we can continue living safe senior years. PS, im a retired nurse!
Thanks for sharing that with us. I had a moment recently whilst on holiday - I hadn’t programmed the sat nav properly because I’m not used to using one and I ended up driving round and round in a city I didn’t know. When I realised that I’d put the wrong post code in, I was so angry with myself. Calling myself old and stupid (62 yrs). I still haven’t forgiven myself! 😂 x
Amen Jeri.. been right there with you. In fact I fell yesterday morning and I did pretty much the same thing. Checked to make sure I was ok nothing broken .. thanked God I was ok. Which I’m really sore today but kept moving forward. Grief is something we all have to deal with it’s just how we do it. We can’t have a testimony without a test. My sister and I were talking about the loss of our parents and we both had the same reaction ..we didn’t have to worry about them being hurt, in an accident or anything. They were with Jesus and they were safe. May sound weird but that moment freed me knowing that no harm could come to them they were in heaven. I can feel free. Thank you for sharing, your story was so inspiring and meaningful. Bless you Jeri.
Jeri I connect with you so much! As I mentioned before I too live alone and with my failing eyesight I have been down that rabbit hole of self pity but always bounce back with my faith! I pray you heal and always look out for you. Much love❣️
We definitely have to push on, the alternative being very bleak. My arm is a little sore, other than that, I'm good really and have already bounced back and moving on to all the fun things I'm doing down here. Sending love back... 💛
I loved this video and thank you so much for being real. This life is very difficult and we all have these moments where we question ourselves and our ability to "fix" certain situations. You described the perfect storm, a panic attack. Remember your five senses in these situations. Taste something sour, smell a candle, touch cold water, look out your window, feel different fabrics. Regarding a different sense will snap you out of it. I have PTSD and have panic disorder and have had many panic attacks and sticking my head in the freezer sounds extreme but It Works! I also keep sour gummy candy on hand in case I need to change to a different sense.
I don’t know why RUclips suggested your channel but I’m so glad that it did. I am now a new subscriber and have enjoyed this video. Today was a very rough day for me and I feel like I’m just rolling with the punches and different aspects of my life I am a born again Christian and I do realize the Lord allows us to have peaks in valleys and I am in a valley right now.
I know exactly how you feel when you fell over, I got knocked flat on my back by a dog when I was out walking,and I am still nervous now, and this happened over a year ago, when you’re older it does affect you more,but we carry on, and are thankful to be getting older,so many people don’t have that privilege, thank you for sharing, take care, and I’ll look forward to your next video,bless you xx ❤
Thank you for sharing your personal stories...I am amazed how well you can intersperse cute stories as you are sewing and teaching us stitches, etc. I am a few years older than you and live in the western mountains of North Carolina just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. I relocated after 4 years in a "retirement community" in the Wilmington, NC area. I felt out of place within months of living there. I missed my beautiful home and lakes where we lived for nearly 50 years. We were fortunate enough to be able to spend a long weekend in the Mountains in October, 2021, and we knew it was the exact area we were looking for. While renting a home and waiting for our new one to be built, I found Slow Stitching on RUclips. I watched it for several months and started gathering my materials and have returned to my creative life and you and others keep me company as I reintroduce myself to embroidery, stitching, fabric collecting, how-to books, etc. I had been a! sewer, knitter, embroiderer, painter, gardener and had put all of my hobbies aside. I am back! I am ME again! Please continue to share yourself with me as I finally feel home again!
Oh! I'm so happy for you that you found your place! I'm going through that a little myself. Brian and I relocated too. Where we were orinially from got WAY built up and the traffic and people were ridiculous and it was very stressful so we moved, but I'm not overly fond of where we moved. It's gorgeous, way up on a hill and the view is divine. You can see a Tour on my channel of my art studio at home in PA, but there's nothing artsy there like there is at the beach. I'm destined to some day live here in Cape May! Thank you for being here! 💜💜💜
“I love Jesus. He’s my best friend.” This brought tears to my eyes. It’s so comforting to know He’s always with us. So glad you weren’t badly injured. Thank you for once again inspiring us.
I'm glad I found this one. Thank you for sharing yourself. I found it extremely helpful and will remember "HALT" and try to practice that. I'm grateful for you, too Jeri. I share yoru faith and it gets me through the tough times when I also remember to ask. I feel like I'm finding a new friend in you. Blessings. 💗
Thank you so much for sharing this,I had a fall down the stairs.I broke my foot in 4 places also my hand.I was in a cast for 6 weeks and was told it would take a year to fully mend.I’m 64 and I thought this is it I’m an old lady.The pain and inactivity broke me .But gently slowly I got stronger then I got physio and got stronger,but my balance is still off and I’ve had three falls since.I have said no to surgery because I know that threw this process of slowly gaining strength I am being carried and supported by a loving Christ spirit.So it has become a positive lesson to me and a calling from a spiritual energy ,I have always been spiritual but this feels so different it’s a moving forward ,a deepening of practice or prayer.I hope I see my Dad again I have so much to explain.Best wishes your sewing is a blessing to me by the way.xxxx
Oh I know just what you mean, everything you say actually! I tore my rotator cuff last fall and I thought I'd never use my arm again, but the Lord willing, and lots of PT it's now a distant memory. We want it NOW, at least I do, and things take time. So glad you are starting to heal. And I'm so happy my sewing blesses you. ♥️ Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment! ♥️♥️♥️
Please may I suggest you have your eyes checked by a professional. You may have lost depth perception and need [different] eyeglasses. I sure hope 64 is not old!! I’m 59.5 and a bit ambivalent about turning the big 6-0. But I recently got a new eyeglasses 🤓 prescription including for seeing far away and reading/computer work (‘progressives‘). I feel more steady now as I get used to them. It doesn’t hurt to get an eye checkup… you might even mention depth perception to the eye doctor, explaining that’s what prompted you to get an appointment. I hope you don’t fall anymore and your physio goes well!
@@HRHDMKYT I most definetly see an specialist eye doctor for my dry eye. And I got my foot caught on a wire that poked it's way out from under the couch, so no worries. Thanks for worrying about me! 💜
Thank you for sharing it would have been a shock. I live alone and I have been so worried that I might fall,but the fear hasn’t stopped me from doing all the things I have to do. I just take care and keep moving.
I loved this story and if I may add my thoughts…? Sometimes we hold in stuff until we have a time to release it. I think sitting in the closet was really therapeutic! For me something similar happened when I started going to yoga class. I’d go in and as soon as my brain started to relax and I would begin the relax, I’d start crying! I wasn’t even sad about anything that i was aware of!! So I was quite disturbed about this (sometimes I’d have to leave the class). But eventually this passed and I started to feel a lot better. So who knows about these tough “I’m ok” exterior coats of armor we wear. Let it go. Breathe and just let it go. :-) 💛
You can always add your thoughts here! And I agree 100%... My bucket metaphor serves me well, the bucket gets full and it has to get emptied! Glad you're here! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi jeri, I waited until I really had time to sit down and attend properly to your video which I know was so personal. Thank you for sharing all that you did so courageously, I felt. Sometimes it feels hard to know how to find our next step on the path does nt it and in those moments the tears , even in their torrents, are part of the transformation . At the same time it always helps me to say to myself, “ I have my sorrow/rage/shame/distress ( whatever it may be on that occasion) but I am not my sorrow/rage/shame /distress”. Sending love to you 🧡
That's such a good thought to remember. Sorrows and life problems are going to come and go. So good to remind ourselves that this too shall pass and try not to get stuck there. Thank you for taking your time to watch. 💛 sending love back to you too!
I am so glad you were not hurt badly. I have a knee that occasionally for no apparent reason lets go and takes me down with it. The first time it happened I was in 8th grade and was going down a flight of stairs at school and I had an arm full of books which ended up flying into the face of my principal as he was coming up the stairs. Luckily being young I was not hurt, but it is so unnerving to suddenly be on the ground (or in this case falling down the stairs). I was mortified when I realized I had thrown my books at the principal. He was gracious and helped me up and I had to go on about my day no matter how stupid, clumsy, etc... I felt. It has happened several more times over the years. Thankfully not in a long time. I pray that I don't have it happen in public, lol, it is bad enough to do that at home. Now my worry is not as much the embarrassment I would feel, but could I even get up. Love you my friend, blessings.
This was a powerful video chat! I am so grateful that you weren't hurt, when you fell. I have gotten a little unsteady, and had some close calls, too! I know the pain of loss, and am glad you shared your journey. Take care, and God bless. 🙏🥰
Hello Jeri, wow, that was powerful and resonated with me for sure. I’m so glad to hear you are fine and was able to get up and laugh at yourself. I tend to put on the “calm, everything is fine” look while going crazy on the inside. I believe I have been defining myself and never realized it until you shared your stories. We tend to think that we are the only ones experiencing thoughts and keep them to ourselves. Thank you so much for making this video!
I am a new subscriber and I am so glad I found you! Thank you for the excellent reminder that we need to stay present as much as possible and be kind when talking to ourselves! The orange book you showed is my favorite little stitch booklet and the copy that I have was my Mother's and I think of her every time I look at it.
Thank you for your heartfelt sharing! I’m new to your channel but already know you are a wonderful creative blessing to share your time and talents. Your faith based advice and openness is a gift also.
I love that you set two examples next to each other. I relate to both of them in different ways. Both of them, in my life, revolve around my faith in God and in the mindset I use to cope with my 'just what happened'. My son died suddenly of a heart attack. He was 53 and it's only been a year and a half. The small group that flew across country, came to the life celebration, was a tremendous blessing in retrospect. At the time I was so shut down my other son became my protector and helped me to navigate the few days I was there. While others spoke of him, I could not. My usual--what will they think--didn't even occur to me. Losing a child has it's own grace from judgment, so my numb silence was either understood or pitied most likely. i broke into hysterics over one picture that was to be used in the memorial. Odd bit as not much hysteria has accompanied this. I found comfort thru the book of Psalms now full of tear stains. I don't know if my son ever committed to Jesus. I did promise God not to natter at Him to 'find out' or to add that fact to an already broken heart. i cry, yes, and have very sudden moments of overwhelm in which I seek His comfort. A 'plaid wearer', I have one of his shirts that I am going to cut into strips for a quilt for his only child, a daughter named after me. As for aging gracefully? Well that too is a matter of what I keep in my mind as ultimate truth found only in the Bible. At 77 I'm not very graceful....LOL...and the mirror is all too truthful also. Bodily I am weak, facially I am w.r.i.n.k.l.e.d. I have learned that berating self is a deep darkness, and that forgiving myself took a long time so 'don't go there'. My discovery of Ecclesiastes 12 tells the story of a life journey pretty clearly!! Love love love this video. thanks and thanks!!
Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books in the Bible, telling us how we should live, Psalms is right up there too. It's always good to have the bible handy but especially when things go south. I always find comfort there. I am so very sorry for the loss of your son but I am so grateful that you have your faith to get you through this. Sending lots of love and hugs your way right this minute! 💛
I have that same little booklet of embroidery stitches! Glad you're ok. I've taken some tumbles too and been mad at myself. I did have a couple of surgeries which have affected my mobility, etc. I just have to "keep on keeping on." 😊
Oh Jeri, huge huge hugs! Thank you sharing and I was able to have your words of experience help me with a past trauma and it helped put a different perspective in place. You are a very kind soul and that you put yourself out there to help others. Thank you so many amounts! Jesus is taking good care of our mothers until we meet again.
I'm so so glad to hear you say this Teri! Sometimes that is all we need, to look at things from a new angle. Sending hugs! The night mom left I swear I heard the angels come for her. The hospice nurse said in her culture you open the window for the spirit to fly out. I figured why not, it was a full moon and I heard this gentle musical sound... 💛
I tell myself that whatever I say to myself I’m also saying to others. If someone fell in a street or coffee shop you wouldn’t dream of saying such things to them. You wouldn’t think it about someone else because it wouldn’t be true. So why on earth are you saying it to yourself. It’s no more true for you than anyone else ❤
I LOVE you, Jeri Bellini. So courageous to share these stories. I'll have to scroll back to see exactly what it was that made me want to stand up and cheer: something about we need to be able to bounce back. I found a huge yes inside me for that. I took a fall a week ago. My fault... walking with some boxes through a doorway in a friend's house, into a dim hallway. My fault. I did not look down and notice the single step into that hallway, and so, down I went. Accidents are JUST THAT. Accidents. And yes, things can go funny in our heads at any age to cause a fall. I'm almost paranoid about preventing falls. But then, there I was, on the floor, assessing whether I was okay, whether I could get up. All of that. I took a few minutes too, there in the dim hallway, feeling my way back into my body. Thank god, no damage. Well, a bruise on my knee and the back of my hand. Came home and told Linda and our friend Jessie who was here, got three ice packs and sat out the next hour in the recliner. Bouncing back. I see the metaphor looming for Linda or me, now turning 81 this summer, one of us eventually having to bounce back from the terrible loss of the other. Holding our precious lives with open hands. It's a poignant time in my life, as I can see in yours. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Maybe we need to do that creative stitchery project on a zoom call or something. Seems this conversation could enjoy a few friends and some more immediate connection. I started a stitch sampler book, so I'd like to work along with you. Anyhow, long post. So much to talk about. I keep wanting to make it longer, but I'll take pity. Love is flying your way, Jeri, from the left coast to the right coast.-- Barbara Clark
Good morning Barbara! Always wonderful to hear from you and YES to a ZOOM! I'll work on that. I'm super careful myself but isn't that why we call these crazy falls accidents?! Oui! The main thing is you're not hurt. And I referred to bouncing back as a muscle that we have to exercise to keep it strong so we don't wind up wallowing in any self pity which is quite the problem if we let it go on too long. That's why I mentioned not keeping it to yourself. Losing anyone but especially a partner, someone we live with every day... is hard. Mom and I had that type of relationship. She lived about 50 feet away in a little converted carriage house, and I saw her every day. I suppose it's a bit easier if you're not together all the time, but honestly, a loss is a loss is a loss. Also, some of us are just more sensitive and will have a harder time with loss. So. many factors to consider. Sending you lots of love too from right to left! 💛💛💛
@@JeriBellini I've got a Zoom pro account too, Jeri. I could run the show if you wanted to send the link out to whomever. I'd be glad to do that for you.
Jeri thanks for sharing your thoughts. So glad you are okay. My mother has been gone more than 40 years. It’s not easy but thank you for reminding me that I will be with her again some day.❤
Ciao Jeri,ho ascoltato il tuo video(veramente avevo iniziato a guardarlo ieri sera,ma poi era l'1 di notte e ho spento il cellulare perché avevo sonno),mi dispiace per la tua caduta e spero non ti sia fatto troppo male;anche io ho perso mia madre 15 anni fa ed è stata dura ,e prima ancora ci sono stati problemi di salute di mio figlio...insomma un accavallarsi di cose brutte che mi avevano debilitato mentalmente(piangevo sempre e mi sentivo infelice)...ma poi,grazie anche al nostro caro amico Gesù, le cose sono migliorate un po alla volta.Ho scoperto la mia creatività e da allora,faccio un sacco di cose,come dici tu,non sto mai ferma,poi vado in una associazione comunale dove faccio ginnastica 2/3 volte a settimana e il movimento mette in circolo le endorfine(che sono sostanze prodotte dal nostro cervello e che si attivano col movimento o con una bella risata e generano benessere in tutto il corpo)....e poi faccio volontariato (cucio per un'associazione che in ospedale regala copricapo per le donne malate di tumore) e ringrazio Dio per le cose buone che mi accadono ed anche ,a volte ,per quelle meno buone....ma la vita è così,l'importante è andare avanti e non piangersi addosso e fare sempre qualcosa che ci rende felici e imparare sempre qualcosa di nuovo.Ti auguro di cuore di stare sempre con "le mani in movimento"😅 e in salute.Ciao e aspetto di vedere presto un tuo altro video❤👋👋
Buongiorno, SI a tutto quello che hai detto! È così importante prendersi cura sia della parte mentale che di quella fisica, sono collegate. Mi alzo ogni giorno e pratico i miei rituali quotidiani, mangiare bene, fare esercizio fisico e movimento sono così importanti. E passare il tempo leggendo la mia Bibbia... A volte mi ritrovo a ballare per la stanza! Fa circolare il sangue e ha effettivamente cambiato il mio umore! La vita sembra più dura per alcuni che per altri. Spesso mi sono chiesto perché il mio fosse così difficile fin da quando ero bambino. Sono arrivato a credere che sia perché ho sempre dovuto condividere le mie difficoltà per aiutare gli altri con le loro. Anch'io faccio volontariato! Tanti modi per muoverci! Ti mando tanto affetto, grazie mille per il tuo commento! 💛
Praise God you weren't hurt!! I appreciate your sharing, many people won't share these things even though in one way or another we all deal with difficulties.
I really thought about it and when I started this channel I knew I had to share some deep things or not do this at all. I feel if I can touch one life it's worth it. 💛
Thank you for sharing this. I'm soon heading into a new chapter in my life-retirement. I have a situation in my home with my adult daughter which is hindering my sense of moving forward. I will continue, but some days are hard as so many people know. {hugs} Cindy
Oh yes, strap on the seat belt, there's lots of bumps ahead. Hang in there Cynthia, things have a way of working themselves out. Sending lots of love your way! 💛
Thrilled you were not severly hurt..Thank you for knowing Jesus is the healer and you turned to him..Some day I may share my story , but for now you are o.k. you think, and I will look forward to our stitching together..
Thank you for sharing. That was some good advice that I will be taking to heart. Been there. So thankful you were not injured seriously. Looking forward to the project!
Thank you for sharing this Jeri. It's good to think through these things when they happen because we may learn something. I'm so happy that you have faith and love Jesus. I only wish others could accept Him into their life, because He is the absolute BEST! I also wanted to say that I have that same little book of _Embroidery Stitches_. I've embroidered off and on all of my life, so looking forward to see what stitchy things you do.
Happy healing and glad nothing was broke or bleeding. The HALT is a wonderful stop sign in my mind now - appreciate the share. When I do something that causes pain - I immediately put on my feed bag of negative words against myself and I don't mean to, it is just a bad habit since forever. It serves no purpose so I need to banish those thoughts from my mind. Looking forward to another project with wonderful you. x's lj
Having to watch this in instalments Jeri (I think the lump in my throat is affecting my tear ducts - is that physiologically possible? 🤔). However I must jump in and make a comment; I have no particular religious faith but I try to honour my (earthly) Father in any actions I take and I know my Dad would not want me to wallow in self pity. It's not an easy path to follow and in fact Dad himself fell into 'the wallow' in his final days, but I know that he would not wish the same for me.... back to the video
I listen to the whole story and found it interesting and enlightening. I’m also looking forward to that stitching. Glad you did not hurt yourself.🩷🌺🩷🌈💜
A little story for you, one day I was looking at my sagging and bagging body, I've lost some weight and it brought to mind the dust to dust and ashes to ashes from the Bible passage. I suddenly realized the Earth was calling me home. I'm shrinking and getting closer to the ground with every passing day. I really don't mind because it means I'm just getting closer to having my time with the Lord and seeing my loved ones again. I'm 75.5 years and looking forward to eternity with Christ Jesus and The Father.
How beautiful! 💛 I'll think about that as I notice all my wrinkles now!
Dad's favorite thing was , if one thing doesn't work, drop back and punt. There's always another way. I've followed that all of my life.
That's the truth! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing! I’m an only child with NO family. I swear I cried for two years when my mom died. One day I was getting ready to go to work, blow drying my hair and I heard a noise. I turned off the blow dryer and looked towards the kitchen. I didn’t see her but she said to me not to worry about her, that she was ok and that I needed to get on with life. That’s when I went into hysteria. I keep trying to tell myself that it didn’t happen but I can’t. I can still see in my minds eye what happened. I’m not a religious person so I can’t say anything about Jesus, etc. but I know she came to me that morning! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The power of missing a loved one is very strong. I hear my mom all the time and I know she wanted me to keep going and so I do. sending you love and hugs, 💛
The thoughts we allow in can be just as harmful and painful as the physical fall. I attended a seminar for work years ago and one of the speakers spoke about guarding your mind like you do your body and he said "garbage in garbage out". Just like we try to eat healthy foods we should consume healthy thoughts, and purge the garbage we consume from our mind as well. I try to practice that every time I am getting stress and getting overwhelmed by life! Glad you weren't hurt!
YES Dolores, you are your thoughts! Well said! 💛
Brilliant advice! Thanks 😊
Thank you for sharing. Today's Quote:
"Choosing kindness is the ultimate expression of evolved consciousness. Grow by being kind." -Amy Leigh Mercree. I still have moments wishing my daughter was here. She passed away 2011 and started falling. At 66yrs old this helps me tons. You're so strong and wise. 🐞🐞🐞
Of course you do Lala, that never ends. sending hugs, 💛
This was a great message for all of us. Blessings to you Jeri.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 💛
Thankful you weren't seriously hurt! Praise! Thank you for sharing your emotional thoughts. My faith has seen me through a lot these past few years since my wife passed. Grateful that I will see her again someday
Barry, I'm so happy to see you again! Hang in there. There are some seriously amazing people in this community and we are all in this together! 💛
Thanks so much, this is a very important message. Glad you weren't seriously injured in that fall. I relate to what you've said about the loss of parents. Frankly, I'll never get over that but at least I can live my life without sadness. Thanks for sharing your faith most of all!
That's a great way to frame this, never get over it but live without sadness. Thank you for your comment. Food for thought. 💛
I am so glad I found your channel. You are a blessing! I am 67, recently retired and so happy to be home and crafting and quilting. I fell a few months ago and it really scared me. I don’t mind aging but don’t want to be old. Your video helped me put it in perspective. Thank you. I love your projects and am going to start a dot project
Wonderful! I'm glad you found it helpful! 💜 I hope you're ok... 💜💜💜
If you don’t know why you fell (i.e. there wasn’t something obvious that tripped you up), may I suggest having your eyes checked? You may have an issue with depth perception, it’s common as we age, and a new eyeglasses prescription might be all you need to be stable. Just a friendly suggestion!
@@HRHDMKYT Hi, I did trip on a wire, it was sticking out of the bottom of the couch. 💜
Thank for being brave. I’m so glad you were not hurt.
Thank you for listening! 💛
Hi Jeri, I left watching this video last night thinking it was too depressing. Today this morning I watched again to the end and I am so glad that I did. I appreciate your sharing your pain and your wisdom in answer to that pain. There is a good lesson and solution. Thank you. Jacilyn
I'm so glad you came back! I try to always put a positive spin on everything. Sometimes there is a painful thing that happens in our life and it's up to us whether to give in and be defeated or choose joy. I choose joy always. Exercise those bounce back muscles! hugs, 💛
Thank you for sharing your faith. God is so good and faithful. It is indeed comforting knowing I too will see my mom and dad in heaven. You are courageous for sharing. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦
I'm a sharer by nature. I try not to offend anyone that does not have the same beliefs as I do and I will never force my beliefs on anyone. This time it was part of my story and as I said in the video I promised to share all of me. I'm not for everyone and that's ok. Sending you hugs back! 💛
I had been falling. Then the big fall, flat on my face, broken nose and broken shoulder. X-Ray at the ER also indicated a nodule in my lung. Which turned out to be a malignancy, and the upper lobe of my lung was removed. I thought "now it begins", thinking I was on the downward slope to extinction. I'm now at 15 months post-surgery, and no more falling, no further incidences of any illnesses. I told my doctor that I don't understand why God protects me, I'm a nobody. But God has always protected me, as I look back over my life. Thank you for telling your story, your thoughts about your story, and your shared insights from therapy. You are more previous to us than you know.
You are NOT a nobody. Every one of Gods people are special and important to him! And good you fell, it was a gift from above, then they found your nodule. You could have gone on for a long time not knowing... Sending healing hugs! ❤️❤️❤️
Life is such a humbling affair. At almost 78, I am finally learning to slow down a bit, stop being so blasted “independent” that I put myself in danger, and have had a few serious near misses” lately to remind myself that I’m an old,rickety coot, weaker and more unbalanced than I’d like to admit, and certainly there is no reward to risk these days. Thanks for helping me embrace my age and give myself some slack!
YES, and you are NOT an old coot! You are an amazing beautiful woman! 💛
Oh I am so happy you didn't get hurt seriously. Mom my fell in January and hit her head on the kitchen table. She is still having problems. Then in Feb I just stood up and my foot went funky. And I fell and fractured my ankle. I just have to laugh mine off now. Still waiting for it heal 100%. I'm so gyyou are open about your struggles when your mom passed. I've been working on trying to move on from my son's death. I had someone come over yesterday to check my roof. He had to go in my son's room. I felt like I couldn't breath. I went and sat in my living room and told myself it was ok. It's strange what can trigger that feeling. Love you ❤
Yes, don't I know it and sometimes it seems it comes out of no where. After all these years it still feels like yesterday. Thanks for being here! Sending love and hugs your way! 💛
He heals the broken hearted!
YES! 💛
I’m a Christian and about the same age as you I imagine. Several years ago I discovered the most powerful prayer at one of the most disappointing, and overwhelming times. It was a simple prayer out of a despairing heart. I prayed I need help I don’t know what to do. Please help me. I’ve since then prayed that at other times. I’ve never been disappointed. Sometimes I think we think we need a lot of perfect words when we pray. We don’t. God sees and hears our hearts when we pray. Anytime I’ve asked for help….I’ve never been disappointed. God is ❤️
Boy you got that right ❤
I have not heard halt for a long time. I lost my 2nd husband and sister in 2017. In 2018 my kids Dad past. And in 2019. I lost my latest husband . Thanks for the word halt. And now I know l will see them in heaven. God Bless you. Sue
I'm so sorry for all your losses Sue. I"m glad you found the reminder helpful, sending hugs your way! 💜
I’ve been a Christian since I was 8 or 9. I’m about your age now. I’m so glad that God hears our heart when we pray. Several years ago I was so upset. Circumstances had left me confused, and overwhelmed. I didn’t know what to do. I prayed a prayer that was so simple….I need help. I don’t know what to do. Please help. Amen. Help came almost immediately. I’ve since realized that prayer never goes unanswered when we pray with our heart.
That's so beautiful and He sure does show up when we need Him! 💛
I want to thank you for sharing what you did. I hide behind my smile with my church people and when they ask how I am I tell them fine but I really would like to scream at the top of my lungs no I am not fine, I lonely, I am hurting etc., etc . I figure don’t let any one know you😢. I am thankful for your honesty because we are so much alike it is scary. Sometimes I wonder if it’s because I am Italian. Who knows. I am a very deep Christian who loves my church and who loves Jesus with all my ❤. I look forward to the day when I will be with him. When there is no more sickness or no more hurting. All I can say is Thank you, Thank you. Blessings my friend.❤😊
Oh sharing is the best, I hope you can open up to someone in your local community but you do have your online community too... in person is always better though... Sending you hugs Debbie! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh Jeri, that was so lovely of you to share. I lost my only sibling when he and I were just children. I too believe in Christ and often feel my dear brother and I will be together again. In the meantime I am on this earth to look after my Mom who is almost 95. Blessing to you.
Oh my, yes I believe you will see him again and you are blessed to still have your mom. Mine was 98. I still think of her every day! Thanks for watching! 💜
Jeri, you are such a Sweetheart. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I will turn 80 next month, & for the past 18 months I have been dealing with COVID & the after effects being "long COVID". It has been a huge struggle. It has been difficult dealing with a sense of grief - that being "losing myself". Thank you for your uplifting words.
I'm so sorry to hear you're struggling with this. Rest as much as you are able and fresh air.... Please continue to hang out with us, maybe the comments that other share can lift you up too. Sending hugs, 💛
Dear Jerry, bless you for sharing, I have a story I can’t seem to talk about properly it is the loss of my sister. I carry on with a false face and a broken heart just like you. I cope with keeping busy. Listening to you made me feel that I’m not alone. Thank you Jerry don’t ever change you are you and your mum did a great job xx
Ahhh, sending you big hugs right now. I'm glad you're here! 💜💜💜
@@JeriBellini I’m glad I found you it’s like having a friend next to me, I have a dropped foot (left side I recently I had a fall and fractured the ankle on the right foot. To cut a long story short after six weeks in plaster I felt very unsteady and couldn’t balance very well. Thought I was doing well and then I fell out of bed 😂 for the life of me I don’t know how it happened 🤦♀️ I was stuck between the bed and cupboard on my knees for three hours and obviously hurting. Luckily I was found by my son, my husband is very deaf and didn’t hear me calling. I really lost my confidence.
Then I found you and your dots. Your inspiration and stories are great, don’t be offended by unkind people your worth much more than that. I’m making lots of dots and hopefully will make the needle book and a Japanese bag. I think I need a book for writing all my ideas, thank you for helping me ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. Its taken me a long time to be kind to myself again. My husband left me after 35 years of marriage 12 years ago. If it wasn't for God, my supporting family and friends and my church family, I don't know where I would be now.. My ex husband passed away last year, and I finally can put that part of my life behind me. So thank you for sharing this. You are such an inspiration. I am thoroughly enjoying all your videos.
Ah, thank you for being here. We do need support, Jesus and family help a lot. ❤️
I lost my comments that I had so carefully typed out! I am fascinated by tiny houses, and yours is my very favorite! I think it is because of the nice large front kitchen; plenty of work space and all the lovely windows make it bright and cheerful. I love that you have filled your house with such special treasures everywhere I look! Lots of projects I want to try. Where is your tiny house-- Cape May?
Hi, thanks for taking the time, 2x's, to leave a comment! Yes, I'm in Cape May, do you know of it?
I love being down here. Today I'm cleaning out closets and organizing my art supplies. It inspires me when I do this. Have a great weekend! 💛
Glad you are not hurt. Think of it as a learning moment. Going forward you will be more observant, and more careful in putting things away that could cause harm. We are the same age, and stuff happens. All we can do is be more focused on what we are doing, so that we can continue living safe senior years. PS, im a retired nurse!
Absolutely! I'm always careful and will continue to be! Thanks for being here! ❤️
Thanks for sharing that with us. I had a moment recently whilst on holiday - I hadn’t programmed the sat nav properly because I’m not used to using one and I ended up driving round and round in a city I didn’t know. When I realised that I’d put the wrong post code in, I was so angry with myself. Calling myself old and stupid (62 yrs). I still haven’t forgiven myself! 😂 x
Oh Wendy, you are truely forgiven!!! Sending you a big hug! And no more of that name calling! ♥️
thank you Jeri. You have no idea how much you have helped me. Truly generous.
I'm so glad! Happy Yellow Monday! 💛
Amen Jeri.. been right there with you. In fact I fell yesterday morning and I did pretty much the same thing. Checked to make sure I was ok nothing broken .. thanked God I was ok. Which I’m really sore today but kept moving forward. Grief is something we all have to deal with it’s just how we do it. We can’t have a testimony without a test. My sister and I were talking about the loss of our parents and we both had the same reaction ..we didn’t have to worry about them being hurt, in an accident or anything. They were with Jesus and they were safe. May sound weird but that moment freed me knowing that no harm could come to them they were in heaven. I can feel free. Thank you for sharing, your story was so inspiring and meaningful. Bless you Jeri.
That's beautiful! Blessings to you and your sister! 💜
Jeri I connect with you so much! As I mentioned before I too live alone and with my failing eyesight I have been down that rabbit hole of self pity but always bounce back with my faith! I pray you heal and always look out for you. Much love❣️
We definitely have to push on, the alternative being very bleak. My arm is a little sore, other than that, I'm good really and have already bounced back and moving on to all the fun things I'm doing down here. Sending love back... 💛
I loved this video and thank you so much for being real. This life is very difficult and we all have these moments where we question ourselves and our ability to "fix" certain situations. You described the perfect storm, a panic attack. Remember your five senses in these situations. Taste something sour, smell a candle, touch cold water, look out your window, feel different fabrics. Regarding a different sense will snap you out of it. I have PTSD and have panic disorder and have had many panic attacks and sticking my head in the freezer sounds extreme but It Works! I also keep sour gummy candy on hand in case I need to change to a different sense.
So interesting but makes so much sense! ❤️ Thanks for your comment, it might help someone else!
I don’t know why RUclips suggested your channel but I’m so glad that it did. I am now a new subscriber and have enjoyed this video.
Today was a very rough day for me and I feel like I’m just rolling with the punches and different aspects of my life
I am a born again Christian and I do realize the Lord allows us to have peaks in valleys and I am in a valley right now.
Welcome! well, you were sent here for some reason and I'm glad you're here. He works in mysterious ways, doesn't he?! 💛
So glad you did not injure yourself! ❤ take care you are a bright moment for so many !
Thank you so much! I'm still pretty resilient! hugs, 💜💜💜
How dare you insult you....your my inspiration. 😊
hahahaheeee, Sending you hugs, please forgive me! 🤣 💜💜💜
I know exactly how you feel when you fell over, I got knocked flat on my back by a dog when I was out walking,and I am still nervous now, and this happened over a year ago, when you’re older it does affect you more,but we carry on, and are thankful to be getting older,so many people don’t have that privilege, thank you for sharing, take care, and I’ll look forward to your next video,bless you xx ❤
Another reason to be grateful! sending hugs, 💛
Thank you for sharing your personal stories...I am amazed how well you can intersperse cute stories as you are sewing and teaching us stitches, etc. I am a few years older than you and live in the western mountains of North Carolina just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. I relocated after 4 years in a "retirement community" in the Wilmington, NC area. I felt out of place within months of living there. I missed my beautiful home and lakes where we lived for nearly 50 years. We were fortunate enough to be able to spend a long weekend in the Mountains in October, 2021, and we knew it was the exact area we were looking for. While renting a home and waiting for our new one to be built, I found Slow Stitching on RUclips. I watched it for several months and started gathering my materials and have returned to my creative life and you and others keep me company as I reintroduce myself to embroidery, stitching, fabric collecting, how-to books, etc. I had been a! sewer, knitter, embroiderer, painter, gardener and had put all of my hobbies aside. I am back! I am ME again! Please continue to share yourself with me as I finally feel home again!
Oh! I'm so happy for you that you found your place! I'm going through that a little myself. Brian and I relocated too. Where we were orinially from got WAY built up and the traffic and people were ridiculous and it was very stressful so we moved, but I'm not overly fond of where we moved. It's gorgeous, way up on a hill and the view is divine. You can see a Tour on my channel of my art studio at home in PA, but there's nothing artsy there like there is at the beach. I'm destined to some day live here in Cape May! Thank you for being here! 💜💜💜
“I love Jesus. He’s my best friend.” This brought tears to my eyes. It’s so comforting to know He’s always with us. So glad you weren’t badly injured. Thank you for once again inspiring us.
Ohh you are so sweet! Sending hugs, ❤️❤️❤️
I'm glad I found this one. Thank you for sharing yourself. I found it extremely helpful and will remember "HALT" and try to practice that. I'm grateful for you, too Jeri. I share yoru faith and it gets me through the tough times when I also remember to ask. I feel like I'm finding a new friend in you. Blessings. 💗
Oh that makes my heart so happy, welcome welcome, I'm glad you're here! 💜
What a beautiful person you are Thank you and God bless
Hi Carolyn, thank you so much for your comment! Sending Gods blessing to you too! 💛
Thank you so much for sharing this,I had a fall down the stairs.I broke my foot in 4 places also my hand.I was in a cast for 6 weeks and was told it would take a year to fully mend.I’m 64 and I thought this is it I’m an old lady.The pain and inactivity broke me .But gently slowly I got stronger then I got physio and got stronger,but my balance is still off and I’ve had three falls since.I have said no to surgery because I know that threw this process of slowly gaining strength I am being carried and supported by a loving Christ spirit.So it has become a positive lesson to me and a calling from a spiritual energy ,I have always been spiritual but this feels so different it’s a moving forward ,a deepening of practice or prayer.I hope I see my Dad again I have so much to explain.Best wishes your sewing is a blessing to me by the way.xxxx
Oh I know just what you mean, everything you say actually! I tore my rotator cuff last fall and I thought I'd never use my arm again, but the Lord willing, and lots of PT it's now a distant memory. We want it NOW, at least I do, and things take time. So glad you are starting to heal. And I'm so happy my sewing blesses you. ♥️ Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment! ♥️♥️♥️
Please may I suggest you have your eyes checked by a professional. You may have lost depth perception and need [different] eyeglasses. I sure hope 64 is not old!! I’m 59.5 and a bit ambivalent about turning the big 6-0. But I recently got a new eyeglasses 🤓 prescription including for seeing far away and reading/computer work (‘progressives‘). I feel more steady now as I get used to them. It doesn’t hurt to get an eye checkup… you might even mention depth perception to the eye doctor, explaining that’s what prompted you to get an appointment. I hope you don’t fall anymore and your physio goes well!
@@HRHDMKYT I most definetly see an specialist eye doctor for my dry eye. And I got my foot caught on a wire that poked it's way out from under the couch, so no worries. Thanks for worrying about me! 💜
Thank you so much for sharing your story. 💖 I’m going to remember to ask myself “What just happened?” 💖💖💖
Good!! Sending hugs your way! ❤️
My Dr said dont fall. So I am working on that. Let's stitch❤
Love that! 🤣 Lets! 💜
Thank you for sharing it would have been a shock. I live alone and I have been so worried that I might fall,but the fear hasn’t stopped me from doing all the things I have to do. I just take care and keep moving.
And that's ALL we can do! Keep moving! oxox 💜
I loved this story and if I may add my thoughts…?
Sometimes we hold in stuff until we have a time to release it. I think sitting in the closet was really therapeutic! For me something similar happened when I started going to yoga class. I’d go in and as soon as my brain started to relax and I would begin the relax, I’d start crying! I wasn’t even sad about anything that i was aware of!! So I was quite disturbed about this (sometimes I’d have to leave the class). But eventually this passed and I started to feel a lot better. So who knows about these tough “I’m ok” exterior coats of armor we wear. Let it go. Breathe and just let it go.
:-) 💛
You can always add your thoughts here! And I agree 100%... My bucket metaphor serves me well, the bucket gets full and it has to get emptied! Glad you're here! ❤️❤️❤️
Your message and you sharing your faith was special to me. I hope you mend quickly!
I'm great now, thank you so much for being here Cathy! 💜
Hi jeri, I waited until I really had time to sit down and attend properly to your video which I know was so personal. Thank you for sharing all that you did so courageously, I felt. Sometimes it feels hard to know how to find our next step on the path does nt it and in those moments the tears , even in their torrents, are part of the transformation . At the same time it always helps me to say to myself, “ I have my sorrow/rage/shame/distress ( whatever it may be on that occasion) but I am not my sorrow/rage/shame /distress”. Sending love to you 🧡
That's such a good thought to remember. Sorrows and life problems are going to come and go. So good to remind ourselves that this too shall pass and try not to get stuck there. Thank you for taking your time to watch. 💛 sending love back to you too!
I am so glad you were not hurt badly. I have a knee that occasionally for no apparent reason lets go and takes me down with it. The first time it happened I was in 8th grade and was going down a flight of stairs at school and I had an arm full of books which ended up flying into the face of my principal as he was coming up the stairs. Luckily being young I was not hurt, but it is so unnerving to suddenly be on the ground (or in this case falling down the stairs). I was mortified when I realized I had thrown my books at the principal. He was gracious and helped me up and I had to go on about my day no matter how stupid, clumsy, etc... I felt. It has happened several more times over the years. Thankfully not in a long time. I pray that I don't have it happen in public, lol, it is bad enough to do that at home. Now my worry is not as much the embarrassment I would feel, but could I even get up. Love you my friend, blessings.
Oui, that sounds terrible! I'm glad you never really hurt yourself from it though. God Bless Lisa! 💛
This was a powerful video chat! I am so grateful that you weren't hurt, when you fell. I have gotten a little unsteady, and had some close calls, too! I know the pain of loss, and am glad you shared your journey. Take care, and God bless. 🙏🥰
Thank you! I am happy to share if it helps others! 💛
Hello Jeri, wow, that was powerful and resonated with me for sure. I’m so glad to hear you are fine and was able to get up and laugh at yourself. I tend to put on the “calm, everything is fine” look while going crazy on the inside. I believe I have been defining myself and never realized it until you shared your stories. We tend to think that we are the only ones experiencing thoughts and keep them to ourselves. Thank you so much for making this video!
You are so welcome! Thank you for being here! 💜
Prayer, music, and exercise. Then art.... Ann, 😊Florida fan
Yes! Or Prayer, Art and music! LOL Thanks for watching! 💛
I am a new subscriber and I am so glad I found you! Thank you for the excellent reminder that we need to stay present as much as possible and be kind when talking to ourselves! The orange book you showed is my favorite little stitch booklet and the copy that I have was my Mother's and I think of her every time I look at it.
Welcome! I'm glad you found me!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your heartfelt sharing! I’m new to your channel but already know you are a wonderful creative blessing to share your time and talents. Your faith based advice and openness is a gift also.
Thanks for being here Christine and leaving a comment, it is so appreciated! 💜
Thank you so much for sharing those helpful words. I will give them a try the next time I fall into the pit of blame. The best to you.😊
You are so welcome!💜
I love that you set two examples next to each other. I relate to both of them in different ways. Both of them, in my life, revolve around my faith in God and in the mindset I use to cope with my 'just what happened'. My son died suddenly of a heart attack. He was 53 and it's only been a year and a half. The small group that flew across country, came to the life celebration, was a tremendous blessing in retrospect. At the time I was so shut down my other son became my protector and helped me to navigate the few days I was there. While others spoke of him, I could not. My usual--what will they think--didn't even occur to me. Losing a child has it's own grace from judgment, so my numb silence was either understood or pitied most likely. i broke into hysterics over one picture that was to be used in the memorial. Odd bit as not much hysteria has accompanied this. I found comfort thru the book of Psalms now full of tear stains. I don't know if my son ever committed to Jesus. I did promise God not to natter at Him to 'find out' or to add that fact to an already broken heart. i cry, yes, and have very sudden moments of overwhelm in which I seek His comfort. A 'plaid wearer', I have one of his shirts that I am going to cut into strips for a quilt for his only child, a daughter named after me. As for aging gracefully? Well that too is a matter of what I keep in my mind as ultimate truth found only in the Bible. At 77 I'm not very graceful....LOL...and the mirror is all too truthful also. Bodily I am weak, facially I am w.r.i.n.k.l.e.d. I have learned that berating self is a deep darkness, and that forgiving myself took a long time so 'don't go there'. My discovery of Ecclesiastes 12 tells the story of a life journey pretty clearly!! Love love love this video. thanks and thanks!!
Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books in the Bible, telling us how we should live, Psalms is right up there too. It's always good to have the bible handy but especially when things go south. I always find comfort there.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son but I am so grateful that you have your faith to get you through this. Sending lots of love and hugs your way right this minute! 💛
I have that same little booklet of embroidery stitches! Glad you're ok. I've taken some tumbles too and been mad at myself. I did have a couple of surgeries which have affected my mobility, etc. I just have to "keep on keeping on." 😊
Yes you do! We all do, to the best of our ability! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ It meant the world to me today!
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Thanks for sharing your story. I am a Christian and I too will see those I love again. Keep shining your light. Glad you didn't get badly hurt.
Thank you! I love that, shining your light. 💡 💛
Oh Jeri, huge huge hugs! Thank you sharing and I was able to have your words of experience help me with a past trauma and it helped put a different perspective in place. You are a very kind soul and that you put yourself out there to help others. Thank you so many amounts! Jesus is taking good care of our mothers until we meet again.
I'm so so glad to hear you say this Teri! Sometimes that is all we need, to look at things from a new angle. Sending hugs! The night mom left I swear I heard the angels come for her. The hospice nurse said in her culture you open the window for the spirit to fly out. I figured why not, it was a full moon and I heard this gentle musical sound... 💛
Thank you so much for sharing your heart!! Such a blessing to hear from you!
You are so welcome! hugs flying out to you! 💛
I tell myself that whatever I say to myself I’m also saying to others. If someone fell in a street or coffee shop you wouldn’t dream of saying such things to them. You wouldn’t think it about someone else because it wouldn’t be true. So why on earth are you saying it to yourself. It’s no more true for you than anyone else ❤
Good point! Thanks for sharing this thought! 💛
I LOVE you, Jeri Bellini. So courageous to share these stories. I'll have to scroll back to see exactly what it was that made me want to stand up and cheer: something about we need to be able to bounce back. I found a huge yes inside me for that.
I took a fall a week ago. My fault... walking with some boxes through a doorway in a friend's house, into a dim hallway. My fault. I did not look down and notice the single step into that hallway, and so, down I went. Accidents are JUST THAT. Accidents. And yes, things can go funny in our heads at any age to cause a fall. I'm almost paranoid about preventing falls. But then, there I was, on the floor, assessing whether I was okay, whether I could get up. All of that. I took a few minutes too, there in the dim hallway, feeling my way back into my body. Thank god, no damage. Well, a bruise on my knee and the back of my hand. Came home and told Linda and our friend Jessie who was here, got three ice packs and sat out the next hour in the recliner.
Bouncing back. I see the metaphor looming for Linda or me, now turning 81 this summer, one of us eventually having to bounce back from the terrible loss of the other. Holding our precious lives with open hands. It's a poignant time in my life, as I can see in yours. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
Maybe we need to do that creative stitchery project on a zoom call or something. Seems this conversation could enjoy a few friends and some more immediate connection. I started a stitch sampler book, so I'd like to work along with you.
Anyhow, long post. So much to talk about. I keep wanting to make it longer, but I'll take pity.
Love is flying your way, Jeri, from the left coast to the right coast.-- Barbara Clark
Good morning Barbara! Always wonderful to hear from you and YES to a ZOOM! I'll work on that.
I'm super careful myself but isn't that why we call these crazy falls accidents?! Oui! The main thing is you're not hurt. And I referred to bouncing back as a muscle that we have to exercise to keep it strong so we don't wind up wallowing in any self pity which is quite the problem if we let it go on too long. That's why I mentioned not keeping it to yourself.
Losing anyone but especially a partner, someone we live with every day... is hard. Mom and I had that type of relationship. She lived about 50 feet away in a little converted carriage house, and I saw her every day. I suppose it's a bit easier if you're not together all the time, but honestly, a loss is a loss is a loss. Also, some of us are just more sensitive and will have a harder time with loss. So. many factors to consider.
Sending you lots of love too from right to left! 💛💛💛
"feeling my way back into my body..." love that phrase 👍😊
@@JeriBellini I've got a Zoom pro account too, Jeri. I could run the show if you wanted to send the link out to whomever. I'd be glad to do that for you.
You are so thoughtful to share your experiences ❤
Life is a challenge.
It sure can be! But I keep moving and I love to share. Thank you for watching. 💛
I think you are wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us.
That is so sweet of you! I think you are wonderful too! 💛
Thank you for this video! I needed to hear this today.
Oh I'm glad you found it helpful! sending hugs... 💜
Jeri thanks for sharing your thoughts. So glad you are okay. My mother has been gone more than 40 years. It’s not easy but thank you for reminding me that I will be with her again some day.❤
I'm glad you found my share helpful. oxox 💛
I’m glad you are okay, sometimes I think the angels catch me when I trip and am still standing!
Yes, I feel that way a lot! Thanks for watching! 💛
Ciao Jeri,ho ascoltato il tuo video(veramente avevo iniziato a guardarlo ieri sera,ma poi era l'1 di notte e ho spento il cellulare perché avevo sonno),mi dispiace per la tua caduta e spero non ti sia fatto troppo male;anche io ho perso mia madre 15 anni fa ed è stata dura ,e prima ancora ci sono stati problemi di salute di mio figlio...insomma un accavallarsi di cose brutte che mi avevano debilitato mentalmente(piangevo sempre e mi sentivo infelice)...ma poi,grazie anche al nostro caro amico Gesù, le cose sono migliorate un po alla volta.Ho scoperto la mia creatività e da allora,faccio un sacco di cose,come dici tu,non sto mai ferma,poi vado in una associazione comunale dove faccio ginnastica 2/3 volte a settimana e il movimento mette in circolo le endorfine(che sono sostanze prodotte dal nostro cervello e che si attivano col movimento o con una bella risata e generano benessere in tutto il corpo)....e poi faccio volontariato (cucio per un'associazione che in ospedale regala copricapo per le donne malate di tumore) e ringrazio Dio per le cose buone che mi accadono ed anche ,a volte ,per quelle meno buone....ma la vita è così,l'importante è andare avanti e non piangersi addosso e fare sempre qualcosa che ci rende felici e imparare sempre qualcosa di nuovo.Ti auguro di cuore di stare sempre con "le mani in movimento"😅 e in salute.Ciao e aspetto di vedere presto un tuo altro video❤👋👋
Buongiorno, SI a tutto quello che hai detto! È così importante prendersi cura sia della parte mentale che di quella fisica, sono collegate. Mi alzo ogni giorno e pratico i miei rituali quotidiani, mangiare bene, fare esercizio fisico e movimento sono così importanti. E passare il tempo leggendo la mia Bibbia... A volte mi ritrovo a ballare per la stanza! Fa circolare il sangue e ha effettivamente cambiato il mio umore!
La vita sembra più dura per alcuni che per altri. Spesso mi sono chiesto perché il mio fosse così difficile fin da quando ero bambino. Sono arrivato a credere che sia perché ho sempre dovuto condividere le mie difficoltà per aiutare gli altri con le loro.
Anch'io faccio volontariato! Tanti modi per muoverci! Ti mando tanto affetto, grazie mille per il tuo commento! 💛
Love this video. Great positive talk
Thank you! ox ❤️
Thank you for sharing Jeri. Talking about your traumatic experiences can't have been easy. What you said is really helpful, thank you. xx❤
I believe in sharing our experiences to help one another along in our journey. 💛
Praise God you weren't hurt!! I appreciate your sharing, many people won't share these things even though in one way or another we all deal with difficulties.
I really thought about it and when I started this channel I knew I had to share some deep things or not do this at all. I feel if I can touch one life it's worth it. 💛
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Thank YOU very much for your contribution! Much appreciated! 💛
Oh my gosh Jeri. Glad you didn't break any bones. It is scary to fall like that. Take it easy.❤❤
Thank you! I try, I am always super careful, this just came out of nowhere! LOL Thanks for watching! 💛
Thank you for sharing this. I'm soon heading into a new chapter in my life-retirement. I have a situation in my home with my adult daughter which is hindering my sense of moving forward. I will continue, but some days are hard as so many people know. {hugs} Cindy
Oh yes, strap on the seat belt, there's lots of bumps ahead. Hang in there Cynthia, things have a way of working themselves out. Sending lots of love your way! 💛
Thrilled you were not severly hurt..Thank you for knowing Jesus is the healer and you turned to him..Some day I may share my story , but for now you are o.k. you think, and I will look forward to our stitching together..
I'm so grateful for everyone here and I look forward to spending the summer and more with my wonderful community! I am blessed! 💛
Thank you for sharing. That was some good advice that I will be taking to heart. Been there. So thankful you were not injured seriously. Looking forward to the project!
me too! Happy to be a reminder. Hugs, 💛
Thank you for sharing this Jeri. It's good to think through these things when they happen because we may learn something. I'm so happy that you have faith and love Jesus. I only wish others could accept Him into their life, because He is the absolute BEST! I also wanted to say that I have that same little book of _Embroidery Stitches_. I've embroidered off and on all of my life, so looking forward to see what stitchy things you do.
Oh we are going to have a Great time stitching! 💛 God Bless!
i just love you,,thank you..
Awwww, I love you back! 💛
Happy healing and glad nothing was broke or bleeding. The HALT is a wonderful stop sign in my mind now - appreciate the share. When I do something that causes pain - I immediately put on my feed bag of negative words against myself and I don't mean to, it is just a bad habit since forever. It serves no purpose so I need to banish those thoughts from my mind. Looking forward to another project with wonderful you. x's lj
Now that you heard my story you'll pause in your thoughts, one hot second at a time! Sending strength your way! 💛
@@JeriBellini thank you so very much🙏
Having to watch this in instalments Jeri (I think the lump in my throat is affecting my tear ducts - is that physiologically possible? 🤔). However I must jump in and make a comment; I have no particular religious faith but I try to honour my (earthly) Father in any actions I take and I know my Dad would not want me to wallow in self pity. It's not an easy path to follow and in fact Dad himself fell into 'the wallow' in his final days, but I know that he would not wish the same for me.... back to the video
Of course he would not want wallowing! so do the best you can! Thanks for being here. 💛
@@JeriBellini thank you Jeri and thank you for sharing 💐
Blessing for you and stay strong in the LORD!
Amen! 💛
Stay strong!
I will! You too! 💛
Jesus gets us through the tough times even when we forget or don’t think of asking because we are so deep in the stress of the situation.
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See you tomorrow! I'll be praying for you tonight. 💛
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I listen to the whole story and found it interesting and enlightening. I’m also looking forward to that stitching. Glad you did not hurt yourself.🩷🌺🩷🌈💜
Awesome! I will post the Stitch-a-Long on Tuesday. Thanks for watching. 💛
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