• Nov. 10, 2009
Topsy-Turvy
The last couple weeks have been kinda....well, busy/stressful/sad. And yet, there was still some things to feel good about, if I looked for them. The farmer's Nana, the sweetest grandma you could ask for, had to go to the emergency room and ended being admitted to the hospital. She was 93, she's been declining for awhile, and the ER doctor was pretty sure she wouldn't survive this.
I spent most of my week sitting with my MIL at Nana's bedside at the hospital. It made for an exhausting week, but I was thankful my children are old enough that I can be gone much of the day if needed, and thankful I could support my mil at such a hard time. (the farmer was rained out all week, so he was able to be there a lot as well) After a few days, hospice was called in - they were beyond wonderful- and by the end of the week Nana slipped away peacefully.
This is Nana with my mil at her wedding in 1962- aren't they adorable with their little hats? At the funeral, all of her grandchildren (and a step-daughter) got up and spoke about what their Nana had meant to them....we should all wish for such a loving testimony. The farmer and one of his brothers sang "It Is Well With My Soul." We are all thankful for her wonderful example and for the peace that passes all understanding at her passing.
I started an easy project at the hospital that week, a great free shawl patterncalled Multnomah. (Rav link) I grabbed a skein of yarn I've been wanting to work with, some gorgeous fingering weight "Cashprose" by Perfect Day Yarns. The yarn was wonderful to work with and I loved the way it turned out.
With all that hospital knitting time, I had no trouble finishing this in just a few days. I got it done in time to wear to Nana's funeral services. Nana was a devoted knitter, so it just seemed right.
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• Nov. 10, 2009
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Posted by Thimbleanna
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about the farmer's Nana. It is very heartwarming to hear of a life so well lived though. Your shawl is just beautiful, it's very sad that Nana couldn't have seen it. Hope things are getting a little more back to normal for you and the family.
• Nov. 11, 2009
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Posted by woolwinder
My sympathy to the whole family. Wear your beautiful shawl proudly and think of Nana with love.
• Nov. 11, 2009
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Posted by Emily
What a beautiful tribute you have written! That's a lot of love you have knitted up in that shawl. Hugs.
• Nov. 15, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
I'm so sorry to hear about Nana - your wrote a beautiful tribute to her and I bet she would love to see you wearing your beautiful shawl.
Hugs - Mrs. Farmhouse :)
• Nov. 16, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
I'm so sorry for your family's loss my dear. She sounded like a wonderful lady. May God Bless you all as you take the time needed for your hearts to heal.
Jan ... www.quiltingindavie.blogspot.com
• Nov. 17, 2009
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Posted by Oiyi
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. That is a beautiful picture.
That shawl is beyond gorgeous!
www.oiyi.blogspot.com
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