Hi friends,
I’m not sure if there’s still anybody out there who will even stop to read this, but in case there is…
Earlier this year, my husband gave me a brand new MacBook. It was to replace my almost 9-year old laptop, which I had worn out. I was thrilled with it and looked forward to all the fun I was going to have using it not only for work and ministry, but for a creative outlet as well.
On the third day of using this beautiful new laptop, I sat down to have my devotions (as I usually do in the morning), with my cup of Herbal tea, and as I reached for something on the table, I tipped over the mug of hot tea and it spilled all over the keyboard. It literally looked like fireworks were going off on my laptop. I tried everything but nothing worked. Took it to the Apple Store but they told me that my $300 Apple Care plan would not cover any of it because it was considered water damage, and that is the one thing they don’t cover. If I had dropped it on my driveway and run over it with my car (by accident, of course!), they would gladly replace it. But not water damage. The best picture I can find of how I felt at the moment: 😩
And that is the reason I have not been in the blogging world since June. I’ve used the app many times before, but again, back in June, the WordPress app was glitching and several of my older posts were removed. I knew it was a mistake because it was about quilting, nothing of international concern. LOL I finally got it fixed this morning as I played around with the new settings on the updated app.
If there’s anyone who is still reading, …I humbly thank you!! My plan/hope is to start catching up on all the blog posts I would’ve posted since June. I still don’t have a laptop, but I’m getting used to using my husband’s iPad. It’s not the same, but it’ll do for now.
Just to say thank you for reading through all this, I’d like to do a little giveaway. I had a hard time choosing a charm pack from my stash because I like them all so much, but I finally chose one that I thought would appeal to most quilters and those of you who sew.
The charm pack is Hop, Skip and a Jump! By American Jane, Sandy Klop, for Moda. It contains 42 squares of 5” fabrics, some patterns are duplicated. I took just a few pics of several patterns but there’s many more in there. It’s so cute!!
To enter the giveaway: Leave a comment below about what your plans are for Christmas or New Years. The giveaway is open until December 31st and I will be mailing the fabric to the winner first week of January. For more entries, visit my Instagram by clicking on the icon on the right side of the screen or go to @adaisygarden on Instagram.
Happy Friday, and have a blessed weekend everyone!
Daisy
A Daisy Garden 
I’m so sorry about your laptop! So unfair! I bet they don’t cover water damage because knocking over drinks happens way more often than driving over things. 😦 Welcome back though! 🙂
Haha!! You made me laugh out loud! That’s so true! Thank you for taking the time to comment, I’m sure glad you did!!
Wondered about you several times and hoped all was well. So glad you’re back. Best wishes for posting on the iPad. It’s not my favorite mode either…Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas.
Aw, thank you! It’s good to hear from you and to be back, finally! You have yourself a Merry Christmas, too! 🙂
So sorry about your new laptop, that’s just awful! I’m behind on my blog too. Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks for saying hi! Your quilt on your last blog post is beautiful! It’s hard to catch up during this busy time of year! Maybe by February we’ll all be caught up! Merry Christmas!
Daisy, what a downer about not being covered for damage due to a spilled beverage. Glad you’re back and I sure do enjoy your Instagram posts.
My plan for Christmas is to make progress on a quilt I started for a grandchild who is due to be born in March. I’ve got the material cut. Now I need to sew it together. It will be a miracle if I get it done in time.
Christmas blessings ~ Wendy
Hi Wendy! It’s been nice having Instagram and getting a chance to read your beautiful poetry and photography. Congratulations on your grandchild! That’s big news!! I think you’ll do fine with the quilt. Choose a simple pattern, and it’ll be done before you know it! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Glad to see you back. Keep working with the iPad and you will be an expert with it soon. My plan for the holiday is to continue my sewing and to try to get better from a lingering illness.
Well, I hope you feel better very soon! Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
So happy to see an update from you and so sorry about the ruined MacBook . :(. Wwwaaahhhh! I use the used iPad my daughter and son in law gave me and have become very attached to it. :). Ha! Hope you can do all you need to do and just want to do , soon! My update to you is that I have first grand baby! Now I know your joy! :). And it does bring out the sewing in us. Ha!
Love and prayers for a blessed Christmas!
Aw, how wonderful about your grand baby! Congratulations!! So good to hear from you, and may you also have a blessed Christmas!
So sorry about the water damage, Daisy! Ouch!
My plan for Christmas…to enjoy my family! I haven’t decorated in years, but the kids/grandkids are coming home for Christmas! So…this year, the decorations are up and the baking is commencing!
May you have a wonderful Christmas season!
It sounds like your house will be filled with wonderful smells and the blessing of family gathering together! Can’t wait to catch up on your blog and all you’ve been working on! Have a Merry Christmas, Laura!
Nice to hear from you again. It’s been an interesting kind of year, hasn’t it?
I’ve missed reading your blog, with your thoughtful entries and beautiful photos! Looking forward to reading them again! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and say hello! 🙂
Our son and daughter will be here – peaceful and joyful. So sorry about your laptop. Glad to have you back!
Thank you! Your table topper is beautiful! Love how you did the leaves!
Hi Daisy– From the long list of comments, it looks like a lot of people have just been waiting for you to be back blogging! That story made me sad all over again! But glad glad you’re giving it a go again!! hugs from here friend.
Dear Rhonda! Thank you for staying in touch all this time! You emails are a joy to read. I pray this Christmas season will be filled with blessings for you and your family. I so appreciate your friendship! Xoxo
Thanks thanks Daisy. We are finishing up 3 days in SF with 3 of our kids here– and tomorrow morning head home for Christmas with a different combination of 3 of our kids and a couple extended family celebrations. Should be a lot of chaotic fun! I love being in touch with your too Daisy– You are always a model and encouragement to me. Have a blessed Christmas. xox
Hi Daisy–it’s good to have you back! I wondered what had happened to you–is the Mac completely unfixable?? What a horrible thing to have happen! The charm pack is adorable!! My plans for New Years Eve, specifically, are to be in bed by about 9 c’clock! 2017 has been a rough year and I’m ready for a fresh new one!
I’m so sorry to hear that this year’s been a rough one!! May the new year be one that at the end of it you’ll be able to look back and remember a year filled to overflowing with blessings of all kinds!! Thank you for saying hello and taking the time to comment!