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February 12, 2015

Crafting at Copeland

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Last week I was able to go spend some time with my mom.  Anyone my age who has a parent alive understands that time spent with my mom is priceless and my one regret is the distance that I live from her now.  The positive thing  that I focus on is that when I go to visit her I am able to go spend a few days in a row with her so that we have a really nice visit and not just a couple hours here and there.  Family time is precious to me no matter what kind it is.

My mom lives at Copeland Oaks which is a wonderful retirement community in Sebring, Ohio.  She still is able to live in a small 2 bedroom house (or villa as they call it) on her own and has all of the things that she needs pretty much right on the campus there.  It is a community and people look out for one another here.  If someone needs a ride someplace there is always a way to get there either through another resident or through the valet and bus service that they provide.

It has been such a relief to me as the child to know that when I can’t be here physically she has good people who really care surrounding her who will step in when need be in my absence.  It is the thing that helps me handle the distance between us much better.

My mom has always been very active and living in a community like this has afforded her a lot of opportunities to remain active.  There is a group or a class for everything that you could possibly dream of. Volunteer opportunities are everywhere and she is a regular in their library which makes my heart happy.

Copeland Oak ladies crafting cards for residents.

Copeland Oak ladies crafting cards for residents.

This past week I was able to go to a card crafting class with her that is held once a month on a Friday.  She has always loved making cards (I think the apple did not fall far from the tree) and I was thrilled to be invited to go along with her to make some fun cards. Two very talented women, Carol and Roselyn, led the ladies in completing 3 beautiful cards.Copeland Oaks Card Crafting Club

I made some new friends and found some Pinterest buddies and had a great time talking with the ladies and exercising my inner creativity.  I just had to share some pictures with you today of some of the great fun we had.  The ladies all agreed to be photographed and even though I am not labeling them with names I think you can get the idea. Of course my mom hates to be photographed but I might have sneaked a couple of her in my collages.Copeland Oaks Card Crafting Club

Deep concentration, laughter, conversation and then the end results—-beautiful and unique cards to send to loved ones and to the residents at the Crandall Medical Center which is a part of Copeland Oaks.  I was thrilled to be able to be a  part of this fun group for a couple of hours on a cold wintery Ohio day.  Thanks, ladies! justforyou cards

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  1. treadlemusic
    February 12, 2015 at 06:40 am

    I can tell you had such a lovely visit! That last card photo is certainly right up my alley!!! Your cards are all so gorgeous!!!!!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 12, 2015 at 06:47 am

      We had great instructors and they had all the pieces all ready for us. They were so much fun to make and to do it with my mom was extra special.

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  2. jenieats
    February 12, 2015 at 07:28 am

    Everyone made such beautiful cards. This sounds like a fun class.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 12, 2015 at 07:30 am

      It was so much fun and such a good thing to do with my mom. The “girls” in the family all love making cards and crafting!

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  3. PK
    February 12, 2015 at 07:29 am

    🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 12, 2015 at 07:30 am

      A smiley face may or may not count for a 50 cent donation. Love ya, sissy!

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  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    February 12, 2015 at 07:40 am

    What a great activity for these ladies. The cards are absolutely stunning. Love that floral heart pattern and the softness of colored pencil fill.

    You are so correct on that time spent with aging parents. I treasure every moment. And, like you, I do not see my mom often enough. Another trip to see her is overdue. I call her every Sunday evening and she tells me she always waits for those calls.

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  5. Marla aka Crazy Mom
    February 12, 2015 at 08:06 am

    That is great – and homemade cards are wonderful gifts in themselves!

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  6. donnahup
    February 12, 2015 at 09:34 am

    Cards and the library? Yes the apple did not fall far from the tree at all! This sounds like a wonderful place.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 12, 2015 at 09:36 am

      It really is a fabulous place where they all take care of one another which is a comfort when family is not right there. Thanks, Donna!

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  7. Darlene
    February 12, 2015 at 11:49 am

    How wonderful to be able to spend some quality time with your dear mom. These moments are special and since you both love making cards, this is extra special.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 13, 2015 at 07:10 am

      I agree, Darlene. It was the perfect afternoon!

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  8. Katy Flint
    February 12, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Love this! Sounds like an awesome place for your mom to be and how fun to be able to do those activities with her when you visit!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 13, 2015 at 07:09 am

      It really is a great place for her and it makes me so happy to know that she is surrounded by so many wonderful people who will look out for her when we can’t be there.

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  9. Helen Brown
    March 10, 2015 at 08:11 pm

    I will tell you something about Copland.Oaks. It is just a wonderful place to be. The people that work here and the residents are family. Once here, you can stay through all stages of your life. If you run out of money you can still stay. There are so many things to do that that you have to chose what best suits you. I am blessed to be here. Come see us if you ever find Sebring is near.

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