Quilting Promises

There are so many things that I promise to do, that I never get around to. One that has been on my mind lately is the quilt I promised you. It has been almost two years since I first bought the material and got the pattern to make you a quilt. We sat together and made all the plans, and you were looking forward to having your very own quilt on your very own bed. I remember the excitement in your eyes and and in your voice as we looked at all the options and found what was just right for you. Then for some reason the excitement faded. I found that bag of material today.

I wonder how many other bags of unfulfilled promises I am carrying around. I answer lazily that I will do something, thinking that I will do it "later" when I have more time. That time doesn't come. I then get frustrated when you say you will do something later. I grow what I plant, so what do I expect?

We started on that quilt today. I make no promises as to when it will be done, but I promise to work on it with you. I promise to take more thought as to my example and how I excuse myself because I am "busy" or I need some time for myself. While these things are true, it doesn't give me any excuse to be dishonest with you. I am sorry for my mistakes. I love that you are so patient with me. I love that I have this time with you to be your mom. I know that I learn as much as you in the process. You are a great example to me of love unfeigned. Now, let's get quilting.