I'll Fly Away

I'll fly away, oh Glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away.

-Albert E. Brumley

My nest is empty today. Bea took her first plane trip without me. Goodness gracious, the business of flying the coop can't really be beginning already, can it? This home is quiet and still without her and her daddy.

There's no scatter of random objects and toys nor are thoughts and tasks interrupted for the amusing exchange of an impromptu tea party.  

She and Byron ventured off to New Orleans. His Maw Maw passed away. As I've known her most of my life, she was like my Maw Maw too. Sweet, kind, and graceful as can be. She was as good as they come and we will miss her tremendously. Unfortunately, I stayed back because my Lifeways training begins tonight, in just a few hours. 

I made Bea a little farewell dress and kerchief for her first trip sans mama. I just thought she needed something - something special to wear to board the great big airplane.  She's two now so she'll have her own ticket and seat. How important.

My grandmother use to always wear a kerchief in her hair. Now, I too, am a huge fan of scarves and kerchiefs. Hot, humid, southern summers and wavy hair create the perfect kerchief wearing scenario.  For the dress, I used this free pattern. It's the second dress I've made for Bea with this pattern. She wears the other little navy gingham one all the time.  The pattern sews up so very easily and quickly (even for me) and I can see lots more variations in the future.  

I've got a few last minute errands to run, bread to take out the oven, and a shower to take before I sign off for a few weeks while my days and evenings are devoted to the training.    

 

Comments

[ladycordelia]

ok. That last picture has me with tears in my eyes. What a sweet (and bittersweet post.) I love the quote too at the beginning. It has such a soothing feeling to it. I think I will have to write it down and put it up somewhere I can see it everyday.
You are a brave mama! But what wonderful bonding time for your girl and her daddy.
Lastly, I am not a good seamstress so I will check out the link for the darling dress since you said it was on the easy side!

[Evergreen]

Wow, what a big moment for all of you...sigh.

I love the little dress, I'll try it this summer too. Pinecone is a total jeans and overalls and fleecey-pj's-outside-in-the-rain girl, as it is always so wet and muddy here. But this summer, a few dresses like that will be perfect.

[amanda {the habit of being}]

you brave, brave mama! i've never been away from mine overnight. love her little kerchief and dress. i kn

[sweetpotatoclaire]

oh what sweet, sweet pictures~ here's wishing you peace with your first big solo mama time, and wonderful training days ahead.

I LOVE the Allison Krauss & Gillian Welch version of "I'll Fly Away"..... now it's playing sweetly in my head~

[Stephinie]

oh those photos tugged at my heart strings.....
perfect on making that sweet dress....
enjoy your training & time with the awesome L & fam (I do miss them so!)

[Nichole]

Thank you Stephinie! It feels like ages ago already! Whew - what a wonderful whirlwind the last few weeks have been!

[Nichole]

Thank you Amanda! The house felt hollow without them, but we are all back together again! I also love, love Allison Krauss and Gillian Welch and their version of I'll Fly Away. :)

[Nichole]

Well, sometimes we just have to roll with the punches. It all worked out. Today is our first day all back together again at home. Beatrix seemed very happy about that. All smiles and giggles.

[Nichole]

Yes, Gretchen, the pattern is so very easy! You should definitely try it. Pinecone could even layer it on top of her fleecy jammies if need be, just to add a bit of flair.

[Nichole]

Hi Cory! The quote is from the old folksong "I'll Fly Away". You know it I'm sure of it. One of my favorite songs of all!

Yes, the pattern is super duper easy or else I wouldn't be sewing it up.