I just wanted to THANK EVERYONE here for your lovely, thoughtful comments on this video. I am EVER SO GRATEFUL for all of you! I can't tell you how much you lifted my spirts and made me realize just how much we need an Aging Creatively and Gratefully community. I'm super glad I came back! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 Sending you ALL a BIG hug!

Oh my gosh, I can so relate and am so glad that you shared this beautiful insight to your thoughts and feelings. I think it was serendipity that I just found your channel at the ripe age of 83 and struggling with similar feelings. I seem to want to create and learn more and more and am grateful that my hands and eyes are still able to do my quilting and slow stitching, sashiko, knitting and playing around with fabrics and threads. You have helped me open up about my struggles and I thank you.....

I am 72 year old from west Michigan and I struggle everyday too. It is so nice to hear honesty. Thank you for doing your videos and don't lose sleep over the critics. Some people have nothing better to do.....

I want to thank you Jeri for coming back to KZfaq and sharing growing older creatively. I was struggling when you came back and you have really inspired me. I don’t know how I can express enough how much your channel means to me. Thank you, Jeri.

I am a 77 year old quilter and embroiderer. In my younger days I made my own garments, did crochet, and did smocking. I struggle some days too. Your stitches are exquisite - like my mom's handwork. My mom made her own clothing by hand as a girl and young woman (she could not afford a sewing machine at that time.) I lost her treadle Singer in Hurricane Katrina which was a heartbreak. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your sharing.

Thankyou Jerri. What you spoke about resonates with me so much. On my bad days sewing anything is what keeps me sane❤

I want to thank you for turning up on my computer every day, I, like you have the same diagnosis and find that when things get in my way and I get irritated I turn to sewing, gardening,quilting, crocheting or a mass cleaning, but I always find that someone is ready to criticise … it’s a shame their negativity is all they have to give I rather watch you now, you slow me down some what and I realise your voice has such a calming effect, it’s just like sitting with a friend sharing a cuppa I appreciate you every day and adore your stitching

Thank you for your comments. I am struggling in my life now. I found your channel while hiding from like on utube. I am truly grateful for your sharing and encouragement. I have started collecting fabrics and supplies to make some Dots after previously downsizing and giving all of my sewing paraphernalia away. I can’t seem to sit myself down to begin a project. I am not going to walk away from a Dot! I will share it with you when I get there! Thans again 😢

Gratitude is indeed a great thing. Finding who you really are explains so much and aren't we fortunate to be creative makers! Just a little thing I have figured out, at 82 - don't laugh, but every time there is a full moon, my "peculiarity" goes on overdrive. It used to cause me a great deal of stress, now I am grateful for all of my interests to support me.

I believe your video went right to my heart. 59 years ago today my father died. I was alone in the house when I found him. My mom had died 8 months earlier. I had to do everything. I called our priest,our funeral director, our doctor, my married brothers, and the family members. They all came in and no one gave me hug or asked if I was ok. After all these years I don’t understand why it affected me so much today. To top it all off I had to make a million calls to get financial aid for my medications. I have APF where the lungs close slowly making it difficult to breathe. My assistance fund, which had been giving me free meds ran out of money so I had to find another place. Luckily I found a place that will give me my meds for $60 a month. Sure beats $3000 a month. I also take 12 more meds. I found your video today and I just felt so much better. I love that wall hanging behind you. I contacted the woman and asked about it but she didn’t remember which one it was Today she started one very similar and easy. Keep up the good work, you are such an inspiration. Sidebar-- I got to go and pee. lol. Hugs

Please don’t lose the sidebars! I love them. ❤

Sidebar you’re the best!

We are leading parallel lives my friend! I’m thrilled with your videos as I feel I’m chatting with a friend and this is how conversations go. Thanks for keeping on going and please let any stray comments roll off, like water off a ducks back.

Who are these terrible people to leave such hurtful comments☹️😡. I am Very sure those people are certainally not perfect. I absolutely love your videos😍😍. Early last year I was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and you have been a god send to my life. You have shown me that it is ok to make things that are not perfect and have a great time doing it. Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all your videos💞💞💞🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

ADHD is also a gift, I enjoy mine, so much ideas, so much creativity. I wouldn’t want to have a quit brain. And I love yours

I am 65 and have ADHD. Loved this video. My grandmother taught me how to embroider when I was 6 and it keeps me from the pharmaceutical aisle. I found you on Facebook and so glad I did. I applied to join your group. And can’t wait to watch more videos.

What a blessing to have found you on KZfaq. Thank you for sharing stories of your 'senior moments'. 💕💕

Thank you ☺️ I can relate!

I am also 68 and have the same brain issues. So much and so little time. Then I freeze, and don’t do anything. Thank you for your videos. I find you very inspirational.

Oh Jeri, I am so grateful for you. Thank you for inspiring me, i live in Queensland Australia and i enjoy your energy and creativity. You give permission to be me❤sharli's

The trolls walk among us. I feel the more we understand about ourselves and accept our limitations and build on them the better off we are. I'm 69 and finally am learning to just accept myself for who am and the heck with the trolls. I'm a loving, creative woman who just wants to bring joy to others. You bring me joy in your creativity and I am so grateful I found you and can just hang our here and find peace. Keep doing what you do best, Jeri and that is bringing joy to others. Wishing you many creative blessings. 💞💝💞

I watched this BEAUTIFUL, loving, honest video after I watched the Pt. 3 needle book (which I totally loved). Your bright light is shining all over us aging, creatives. I feel hugged and inspired watching you, I am excited by your projects, and your mission -“aging creatively and gratefully” is so encouraging ❤. Thank you Jeri! Jena

Jeri, I have never seen your Channel, but your byline caught my eye....do you struggle....I admire your bravery to be so open. I am a recovered alcoholic and do still have fears of being so open and wish I could be as brave as you. You are an inspiration for sure! ❤

Jeri, I am grateful for you and these vids that you share. I am turning 67 in a couple of days, I do a lot of different crafts, including mixed media, collage, knitting and the occasional sewing project. I was going into the nail salon yesterday for a pedicure as I am going on a trip this weekend. I absolutely could not find my words to say that I had an appointment for a pedicure and ended up gesturing to my feet. The receptionist thankfully figured out what I was attempting to communicate. So yes I identify with some of the struggles you describe. I am happy to watch your vids every week, your whole concept of aging gratefully and creatively is wonderful and I appreciate your encouraging words, let’s keep going and have a little chuckle at ourselves when we can 😊

Wow, Jeri, I just found your channel today and my heart is so warm from watching your kwandi quilting video and reading a few comments underneath it. I’m crazy about the way you’re sharing your process. It’s the way I think too and it was shocking to see a couple of the comments because I just didn’t understand why somebody would diss you for sharing your way of being. it’s clear that you’re not trying to be a buttoned up expert about anything that you’re creating and thank God for that. And thank you so much for just confessing your challenges in your video questioning if others struggle too. My brain didn’t used to work the way it works now either. I think if somebody was going to put a label on me, they would say I have late life adult onset adhd. I didn’t used to be the way I am now and your openhearted sharing inspires me and feels like a soothing stroke on my heart. I’m coming back to sewing after 40 years and I’m gonna do it entirely differently now than I used to. I’m sewing my realitytogether and anybody who doesn’t like the way I’m doing it can just walk on by. Thank you for your courage and the hard work it takes to make video.

I just found your videos a couple days ago and I am so grateful that I have! I turned 60 this year and it’s really thrown me into a spin. I had lost my creative mojo for a while because I thought that I didn’t matter anymore because I was old. You have inspired me you pick up a needle again! Thank you! I have days when my mind, my hands, my body doesn’t seem to want to do what I’m telling it to do. I’m trying to accept these changes with grace but damn it can be hard! And…sidebar (ha!)…I was diagnosed with ADHD about 5 years ago and everything about myself just seemed to click into place with that diagnosis! It all makes sense now! And I believe ADHD is the reason I can think outside the box and why I am a creative down to my very soul.

Hi Jerri ... Ive just found you recently through K3n and am so grateful for you!!!! Imagine a world without Courageous, creative, squirrel brain, quirky people like us... (not for me thanks :) We Will do us and they can do them :) I feel that people have forgotten that we are all connected and what we do to ourselves affects others and what we do to others affects ourselves. Thanks for your bravery lovely lady xx

Thank you for sharing. I’m so grateful for you. I’m grateful that you articulate what I have difficulty articulating. I think I feel the way you do sometimes why you said it so very well said. Most days I wake up I’m happy try to find the joy. I dear sweet husband is older by a little bit and he’s a little bit crabby sometimes and we have a teenage granddaughter that lives with us, and sometimes they can both be very demanding, but I do love them both, even though I sometimes get overwhelmed by them. And I have to say I agree with you. I don’t know why so many people think that they have to share ill feelings rude remarks. Sorry if this isn’t coming up very well I’m using dictation because I have fumbling fingers. Thank you so very much and I’m so glad I watched this video and now I’ll watch the other video while I’m waiting for my granddaughter to get out of work that should be get off work, thank you dear sweet lady for your kindness. And yes you can pray for me. I will try and remember to pray for you and all your other people too.😊

I am grateful for you! You talked about exactly what I am going through. You have inspired me to keep going! Thank you!

I can totally relate to your issues. I am in a period where I can hardly think at all I'm just so tired. I still want to stitch, but am too tired to even figure out what to stitch. I was so happy to find your channel. I can just do what you do, cuz you keep it fairly simple. I joined Marion from Marion's World for her 2024 stitchalong, but she VERY quickly got way past what I wanted to do. Then I found K3n and started with her current series, and have been enjoying it, but some weeks she does something I have no interest in doing. I am getting things ready to join with your series on different stitches, and am really looking forward to it. But instead of circles I am gonna do hexies. So you are definitely an inspiration to/for me, and I am very grateful for you and what you do. Thank you for all your encouragement.

You are a lovely lady !!!❤

I just found you today. You are a delight. And love your down to earth comments. We need to keep a sense of humour and always have an ability to laugh at yourself. ❤

Thank you for your honesty. I enjoy your videos very much. I’m 69 live alone and in a wheelchair. I need to do something so I returned to embroidery no matter how messy it looks at this time in my life. Creative outlet.

I'm grateful you are here.....and I'm laughing with you ....❤

I just happend to see your video when scrolling through KZfaq. I stopped and listend to your words and realized that we have a lot in common. I recognize my own life and struggeling with adapting to aging and changing residence. Thank you so much för being you! I will definitely follow your videos from my small place i North of Sweden. Good luck with your creation.

You do you! Your videos are wonderful and you are very inspiring! I really think sometimes that the people who leave negative comments are unhappy with themselves and feel the need to hurt others to make themselves feel better. Don’t let them change you or how you do things. I love the aging gratefully comment, by the way! I’d never heard that before. Have a great weekend. ☺️

Lovely woman that you are, never mind the negative people. They're really struggling, and maybe don't know it. Wonderful video. Thank you.

Keep going as you are Jeri, I think you’re very talented I turned 70 this year and sometimes I think ‘I can’t do this, it’s too hard’ but you’re making me want to try!! xx

You inspire me Jeri. Thank you! I'm so glad I found you x

I am 65 years old and live in New Zealand. For many years I would suffer from bouts of exhaustion where my memory would go on holiday, my weight would go down to the point I almost looked anorexic and my balance was completely shot. Every time I fell over and didn't hurt myself, was a good day. It took about 50 years before I found a doctor who looked a lot deeper into me and he discovered that all my problems were caused by a very dodgy thyroid. Through all this I have always done art and craft and at the end of the day it helped me keep my sanity. Personally I have no issues with your videos. They show a real person and in the world today that is a rarity. Keep on keeping on! Absolutely love your dots wall hanging.

Some people just have to be negative,ignore them,your work is lovely,and your videos are inspiring, thank you for sharing,take care xx ❤

I hear you about the challenges in aging. I will be 70 this year and noticed I have slowed down a lot. I am not as motivated to learn and try new things. I like to keep my crafting simple, not start complicated projects,, and I lose track of my supplies, or even what I have in my stash. Thank you for your videos. It is heartwarming to hear that I am not the only one confused, surprised and saddened about the changes that come with aging. In other videos you have mentioned Jude Hill and K3N. I love their work too.

You are not alone. Thank you for sharing. Acceptance is key. I am learning that other people’s criticism says more about THEM than of what (or whom) they are critical. I’m trying to wish them well and let it go! Life is too short!

I hear and feel you Jeri, I'm 67 😊.❤

I’ve just watched this video and recognised that I’ve just had two of those days you were describing this week! It’s very frustrating but that’s sometimes how aging affects us! Thank you for sharing your creativity. ❤

Jeri, you're great. I love this video. Yes, I struggle finding words sometimes. I notice as I rewatch my videos before uploading, wondering how much I want to edit out, half a second here, 30 seconds there. But, I don't do it . Leaving it in, warts and all. I do have to say I have 12 years on you. I turned 80 last summer, and what I can say about that is that each day in every way I am more and more grateful for this life and my loving wife and for the time I have and for the art I make and the art that she makes -- and especially for the times when my own art pieces absolutely delight me. Aging gratefully. My mom seemed old at 80, but I don't feel how she seemed. Also, I do also have to say that I completely envied you your tiny stitches. I loved that video of the seven different ways of joining fabrics and saved it to my slow-stitching playlist. You keep rockin' it out, girl. I'm so glad you're making videos again. -- Barbara Clark

I recently started making junk journals and got back into sewing. That was my way to overcome a bad moment in my life. And it does help me. Sometimes, I create something really nice, and sometimes it doesn't come out right. But I get joy from the process, so I keep doing it. I said all that to explain how touched I felt by your words. So much that it made me emotional. Thank you for your videos. Thank you for the motivation. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤

I think your videos are wonderful - thank you for being so honest and transparent - you are a beautiful soul - Blessings ❤️❤️

I love making scrappy patches and this little chat really struck me. 68 going on 69 and living gratefully and creatively is such a beautiful outlook! Looks like you are speaking goodness into a lot of folks.

You inspire me greatly, Jeri. I can’t believe some people are so rude. That’s interested to hear about your ADHD. I met my now husband when he was 43. After we’d been together for a few years, I suggested to him that he could have Asperger’s. Cut a long story short, he has and he has embraced. Giving it a label has helped our relationship - I can see where he’s coming from now. I can’t stick to one project for long- I call myself a creative butterfly! Flitting from one thing to another. You should see my craft room - it started with a sewing m/c and now I’ve got every creative product under the sun. Currently into card making and hand sewing (when I’m watching tv). I think we’re all on the spectrum in some way. Who decided what’s normal anyway??!!! I think you’re amazing - carry on sidebaring!!!! X

I’m 71. I love that I found your channel!❤

I'm so glad I found your channel. At 68, I can easily lose my train of thought, my mind wanders often and some days my tongue gets in my way when I search for a word. As creative and artistic people we have so many ideas running through our mind it's hard not to be a little scattered. Small stitches, large stitches, ugh who's to say what is the right size, as I see it if I am stitching it the stitch is the right size. I love the quote 'You do You' from Kathyrn from K3n.clothtales, those 3 short words speak volumes. I enjoyed the video in it's entirety, it was like sitting across from a friend and stitching and chatting together.

Hey Sweetie..just caught this vid and you moved me..we all have a growth history just by living and experiencing the things we have..I find myself spending more time in my “studio” because that has truly become my “happy place”! We creative minds NEED to create..thank you yet again for being so real! We ain’t got time for anything else!😁❤️luv u girl

I, too, have come to realize that I have ADHD. It sure answers many questions about my childhood. Ohhh, and people are rude. If you don't like it, then STOP stopping by. I appreciate your candor and sticking it out!! Much love!❤

10:40 ciao Gery, it is a pleasure listening your voice and i try to understand wath you say.here is a sunny day,cool but sunny and it is unusual being still in winter! I send a big kiss.

Girl…I am so glad you are back!! I’ve missed you so much 💕 Yes, I have those days as well. It’s important to remember that everyone is going through something we know nothing about and we need to be willing to give grace. I can’t tell you how often I leave my viewers hanging because I can’t finish a thought before something else pops into my head and I’m off on a tangent; it’s all part of how I’ve been fearfully and wonderfully created 🕊️ We shall keep plugging along together 😅 Much love to you 💗

I’ve been watching your videos and I truly can relate. I am 74 and lost my last sister last month. I lost another sister back in 2018 and since her death, I have not been the same. My creativity has been on the back burner. During this same time period, my husband lost one sister and one brother. I’ve made a couple of quilts, and really struggle to get them completed. My favorite is English paper piecing and big stitch hand quilting. I love the slow hand work and the imperfections. I am going to try your dot a day, with my own spin to it. I collected a bunch of indigo dyed quilt fabric and would love to give this a try. Thank you for sharing your encouragement. Hugs ❤

I think you do a great job in your videos. Talk the way you talk and do what you do! Who cares if you forget a word, which is fairly common, BTW. Your creativity speaks HUGELY! Your videos are wonderful. ❤❤❤

I am a fairly new subscriber. You are a delight to me and I love you just the way you are. Your words are kind and soothing, and your projects are right up my alley. Thanks for being here and sharing the joy of living life and creating. P.S. I need side bar frequently. :)

I have just recently found your channel and find it very liberating. Yours reminds me of Jude hill. I was once told I wasn't making correct stitches that would never make it to a quilt convention. I told the ignoramous that I had no intentions of competing with anyone as I do that enough with myself. I'm getting better at not competing. I vowed not to go to another retreat nor will I join a guild. Too persnickety for my blood. I don't make many things but only for my grands and family who appreciate my thought and love for them. I have always said, I'm perfectly imperfect. I really like your work. People who make comments like tat are just plain rude and probably belong to the stitch (aka)quilt police. just block and delete.

This was a timely talk for me - you will never know how much.

I saw you for the first time today and enjoyed your topics, techniques and instructions. First let me say you look very lovely and “with it” in this intro, as well as years younger than you claim. Secondly, I empathize completely with you and respect your zest for life despite your fears for the future. I’m your fun house mirror image..creative, fabric lover, and diagnosed with ADD at age 50. Now I’m 72 and can see my decline more often, though I usually rally at times every day. Focusing is always easiest when sewing, planning projects, or writing stories. I admire how you kept your composure in the intro; I cried a bit for both of us. Also, Sidebar is the perfect interjection during your videos. I knew at once what you were doing and appreciated knowing something more was coming, I should just wait a bit and you would clarify. Finally, the dismal state of life today seems to give licence to cruel, unthinking comments from every strata. Are most people really kind? Maybe fewer❤ than we imagine. I think your stitches are the perfect size. Bless your heart.

Hi Jeri and I am so happy that have you returned to KZfaq! You are inspiring and fun to watch and listen to and that is why I joined your channel! I missed your sunny smile and disposition. Each person is unique and growing older is sometimes a struggle as you mentioned. Hopefully you can let those rude comments pass and think of all the positive ones we leave you!!!

Thanks for sharing your feelings and thoughts. Im 70 and I'm going thru many of the same things. ❤

❤️❤️❤️ thank you for all you do. 👍🐢

I just stumbled on you this morning and have watched 4 videos. Honey don't apologize....just know you bring joy and inspiration....thank yoy

Thank you for this video, Jeri. I am grateful for every birthday I am blessed with... even if some of my components are wearing out! I always think of Dory from Finding Nemo... "just keep swimming, just keep swimming...." Onward and upward, my friend!

Just came on your video and post. Thank you for your honesty and your willingness to open up. I’m a 75 yr old woman and I’m in poor health. I hope you’ll continue with these videos. There are many of us who need to hear what you have to say. Let me know where I can buy you a glass of wine sometime! 😂

Oh Jeri, this video resonates with me so much. ❤ to you.

This is an excellent video. I’m glad you kept going. Best wishes

Aging gracefully is a daily struggle. I turned 74 in December. Yesterday I took my sister to rehab, she is 88. I love quilting, hand stitching but days it’s so difficult to focus on what I want to do. I think your stitches are the perfect size……because they belong to you. Thank you for your videos.

I loved your title and am glad I found this video. Such permission. I feel gratitude to have found this. Thank you.

Oh my gosh do I have days like that too Jeri ❤. Also I completely understand about the strange and sometimes harsh comments that people choose to type up. I get them too on my channel - about my hands, about music, about how I should do something and I also don’t get why they feel the need to do that. Also - it’s generally from people who have no channel, no videos and therefore no experience as to what it’s like to create content. Much love to you ❤

Thank you Jeri, I really look forward to your videos. 💕😘

Thanks, sometimes that's all I can post. I love your videos and the grateful. I'm 72 and am considering the eyball roll as my thing.

Jeri I really really can relate... but also I would like to tell you.... I love you for what you do and create. I love your perspective on life - the respect you show and positivity you radiate. I love how you handle and imagine fabric in your art/craftful way. Your talent is so beautiful. And wow! The way you reflect in this video... a lot of people on YT may learn from you.

I guess when you make videos, you become open to the thoughtless, inconsiderate comments. But you don't need to justify yourself. You really do an amazing job. So thank you.

Hello there I just loved this video what you were talking about I have a new saying these days and it goes like this people should stay in their own lane I appreciate anyone I see on their channels if there is something I don’t like I keep it to my self and just enjoy what people are doing to teach us a new craft or just getting inspired isn’t that why we surf channels and stop and watch I get so many ideas and I love it and you are a very lovely soul thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you for hanging in there. We all have those days for sure. Just keep up the great work and artistic endeavors. I loved all of the videos. No one is perfect, who wants to listen to a perfect person all the time! I would rather listen to a person with a great personality and thoughtful teacher. Do not feel bad for jumping around, I do it all the time. And make lovely projects. As K3n says "you do you" and it is perfectly awesome. Many blessing to you. We are grateful for you as well.

I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm 70 and can totally relate to this video. I think as artists, it's just how we are. I find myself focused on one thing then a new idea pops into my mind and I'm off down the creative rabbit hole. The beauty of it is, as long a we have our heath, we enjoy being busy seniors.

Hi there, I’m almost 61 and live in the north-east of England. I came across your KZfaq videos from a lady who had been making spot bags And I’m wondering whether she got her inspiration from you. She mentioned your name on her KZfaq channel, and so therefore I thought I would take a look. I was amazed at all of your projects and lifestyle that you have. I have a small corner in my spare bedroom that I use for my crafting. I would love what you call a tiny house, and like you say in your videos you are so blessed and grateful for this. I love all of your up cycling projects, And I tried to do a little bit of up-cycling myself. There is a place in England called Kendall and it has a shop called CoolCrafting. I believe the owner is called Sarah Peel. She has the most amazing books called “Luna Lapin and friends “. She makes these characters, who all have their own clothes, and they are such a joy to make. 10:40 They are made from felt, And whilst they come in kit form, I like to use a Thrifted or charity shop wool coat. You get such a great results from this.Anyway, I just thought I would mention this as like you I get such great satisfaction from trying new things and it really does help with our mental health As we get older. I just wish the time would slow down a little it seems to pass so quickly these days. Keep going with your videos please, you really are an inspiration to us all. I love all your little stitches and tricks that you share with us. And I really want to give the spot quilt ago. I’ve got a few things on at the moment and once they are done I’m going to give it a try. So thank you so Much for sharing this with us. You are such a positive person I admire that in you as I’m sure so many other people on here do. When I’m in my little craft corner I now pop on your little videos, and listen to what you have to say whilst I’m doing my little bit of crafting. I live alone with my little Maltese dog, and Your videos keep me company whilst I stitch. So thank you for this. With every good wish. Christine

There are already 139 comments so I’m sure I’m not going to say anything that hasn’t already been said. I’m so glad I watched this today. Thank you for being honest and caring with sharing your struggles. No one is perfect and art is about YOUR expression of it, in whatever you want or can. Some people can only feel good when they put down someone else and they should just move on, like you said. I love listening to your rambling conversation. I find it interesting, informative and usually witty and fun. Pooh on the hater’s. ❤

From one Jeri to another, I want to say that I appreciate the inspiration you’ve given me. I’ve sort of lost my mojo in the last year. Time to get things done and get back to what makes me happy.

Thank you for sharing your struggles. You have given me the courage to go well adhd is part of me and my girls life. Yes it gives us creativity no-one else has. I feel that now I can tackle anything, and if I don't quite get there, at least I have tried. Maybe I will finish it later.😅 I also have fybromyalgia and phyoriatric arthritis to battle with. A battle I won't win, but I will learn ways to get around it and develop my own style. Keep sharing girl be real. Love your work

Jeri, I'm so glad you shared your thoughts and what you said really hit home with me. I don't have ADHD but I have auditory processing disorder, sensory issues and have struggled all my life including chronic health problems-lots of surgeries since the age of 4 and through my adulthood. There isnt a day that goes by I'm not in pain. I too get easily overwhelmed among other things. I'm in my late forties and I've noticed as I get older, things are reappearing I fought years to overcome or manage-if you will. I work hard to take it day by day, hour by hour. Art and creating has been a tremendous help in so many ways. I post videos on KZfaq of some of my creative endeavors and have gotten a few very unkind and rude comments from people. Especially about my talking-which I struggle with because of my APD. I wish people would be kinder to each other and be peaceful. This world needs it so much. Your kindness, videos, creativity, projects and everything you share are a blessing and I'm sure to so many feel the same way. I was thrilled to discover you and your channel. Thank you for all you do to bring joy and inspiration in so many lives. Hugs! ❤

Gosh! I am looking forward to all the videos you make and I love your idea of future content as well! Aging is something we all do ….but, seems like now (70 yrs old) things are noticeably changing both physically, emotionally, and memory wise. I agree…keep on moving! It’s nice to hear a fellow creative talk about this!

Hi Jeri. I’m 76 and struggle many days. You have inspired me and am currently doing a Kwandi based on your video. Thank you

So good to see your pretty face again after so long. I just found out you are making videos again. So happy to subscribe. I remember my grandmother and her quilting buddies and how important small stitches were to them. The more stitches in an inch the better. I remember when she got to where she could not make such small stitches anymore and how this affected her feelings about her capabilities as a quilter. So, it was very funny to me to hear that someone was complaining that your stitches are too small. LOL I also agree that while the "thing" makes some things harder it also brings ideas in abundance. My daughter also has this, but as you said it also makes her so creative, and she is amazing. Since I lost my husband, everything is a more of a struggle. I am still struggling to find my creative flow and right now even the time to try. Hannah is getting married and moving to NM in June, so between helping her with that and helping my parents as they are aging and have been needing quite a bit of help for about the last 6 months, I have been just in "get through the day" mode. Things are a bit easier now and I am hoping to start streaming and making videos regularly again. Creative endeavors have definitely taken a back seat to getting the necessary things done each day. You know how hard it is when your body won't let you do the things you need to do as easily or as fast as you would like. I am living there, but I am able with the Lords help to get the important things done to an acceptable level. Blessings my sweet friend.

Hi there. Thank you for taking the time to share your passion online and inspire us. It is a lot of work and I am grateful for what you are giving freely. Who cares about the length of anything? I love the 'aging gracefully' don't bother about certain comments, keep being you and this is the best way to honor life. ❤

Being 62 a ESP, ADHD, multi chronic diseases and addicted to the needle (and paint brushes, calligraphy, crazy quilt, etc) I struggle with my body disappointing me. With that being said, when I first found you a few weeks back - I knew I found an angel on earth. Thank you for being on KZfaq to bring joy, creativeness, a kind and gentle voice, etc. to listen to and watch. Anyone that could possibly bark on you in the comments for "short comings" is totally a very unhappy individual. Don't you worry Jeri about anything - you just keep on keeping on and your angels will be right with you on your shoulder as you go throughout your day doing the things that make you happy!!! x's lj

Jeri I'm sorry you've had some Negative Nancy's comments. I suggest you give them the boot. Just ignore them your loyal followers are here to hangout and be inspired. I have ADHD and found out in my 40's. When i had to take our then 12yr old to be tested for it. She has ADD. Her counselor told me i needed to be tested. Most of my favorite Utube Family is ADD or ADHA. We all have several issues. Huge HUGS! Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

I shared your insights with my husband who struggles with the same things that we do, and it seems to have helped. ❤

Thank you Jeri. You're an inspiration to me and many others. Love you❤️

You are a breath of fresh air

Hi Jeri, I just stumbled across your videos tonight. I’ve watched several, and will continue to keep watching. I subscribed to your page. I enjoy your conversation and your work. You have such a relaxing demeanor. Just keep doing you and ignore the rude people.

This was very inspiring. And aging gracefully is exactly what I’m trying to do - not always successfully, but I know how lucky and blessed I have been in my life, even when I struggle sometimes. And your thoughts and comments reminded me of many things that I sometimes forget. Thank you so much.

Thank you❤

So about those people that leave rude comments. Just pretend they’re an elderly auntie that said that to you in person. I had several aunties that were just crotchety old busybodies. When they would criticize me I would say Oh, ok… and wait for their back to turn to roll my eyes and do it my way. Usually people that leave negative comments are not your tribe. Just roll your eyes and go on.

Just found your channel. And I’m 62. My daughter also told me I have ADHD and as you stated your symptoms of ADHD, I am the same. I get frustrated with myself when I feel overwhelmed and struggle with managing my thoughts. I also didn’t know until recently. I stopped all processed sugar and I think that is helping in more ways than just ADHD. I also started a KZfaq channel a few months ago, My Cozy Retirement, and I love it but wow learning curve for tech stuff. I am retired now. I have my degree in Social work as a therapist 😊.

Okay I have to stop your video and comment before I forget what I needed to say and then I will continue on watching. First of all thank you so much because to those of us who are aging we are just now noticing and realizing things about ourselves that we wish we would have noticed years ago. This community is truly in this together and I appreciate it. Also I see you as inspiration not as someone I need to follow exactly but someone to get the idea from so that my own creative juices can flow. Saying that your stitches are too small it's just flat critical. Small stitches are your thing if it's not someone else's thing then they need to do what makes them feel good period, End of story.