Life Is Difficult

This has been a whirlwind few days. Our mother was admitted to the hospital on Thursday last week  and has been diagnosed with leukemia. A breast cancer survivor for seven years we have always breathed a sigh of relief with follow ups with the oncologist. God has been good to bless us with seven wonderful years to share with her since then.  This has been very sudden. I pray He reveals to me who He would like me to reach for Him in "such a time as this". Whether it be here in the hospital, at work, or home. Knowing that we serve a soverign God that is in control of it all is comforting.I tell you this because I ask for your patience this fall. There may be times when I need to be with my family and unable to hold class. I plan on making a contact list with classes so we can have a sort of phone chain which will be very helpful should I need to be away. As for now we go forward with treatment for mom that will hopefully get us through the holidays. Our family is very close so this has been a very emotional time. I covet all your prayers. We have two great retreats lined up for this fall. The October Lakeside event is fast approaching. I will be contacting those attending to give you more information on what to bring, etc. Also the Zoar Retreat still has openings for five. Email me or call me if you would like a brochure. kallman@zoominternet.net  419-685-4490.
Classes begin a week from today September 6 in Vermilion at 4pm
Classes in Wadsworth begin Thursday September 15 at 4pm
Classes in Ashland at my home  September 12 and 13  at 10am
  Fondly, Katie

This weekend on Sat from 10-12pm we will be meeting at the Norwalk Sr Center to make some beautiful flowers learning to shade in wide cuts. Already have 8 signed up for the class so looking forward to meeting some new people and fellowship with the current students there. Our Lakeside retreat is full however I still have openings in the Zoar OH retreat of Hooking a Village. Email me if you would like a brochure.It is a lovely place to have this event.

Also the Chairmaker and Friends Shop is set to open this weekend (on Liberty St,  Vermilion, OH, across from the library). We will start classes Tues September 6 from 4pm-8pm. Come for as long as you like or stay a short time whatever your schedule allows. Classes are $10 for the evening which covers our facility fee and teaching fee. I will have new wools to add to the current stock there for purchase.Bring your current project or join us for our Patriotic themed class.