My last post was August last year, just before my great Aunt Winnie's 100th birthday. The birthday girl from my last post made it to her 100th birthday!She was so pleased to have her many friends and family come to her party. She had been in the hospital for two weeks prior to her party with pnumonia. We were worried she might not make it to the party, but she was determined to have the party. She had to leave her home of 30 years and stay in a nursing home for the last few months of her life. We made a scrap book for her and the cover says it all. We miss you!
Right after the party for my great aunt Winnie, my mother turned 80.
She did not want a BIG party but one where she could sit and really have time to have a conversation with those who were there. She was feeling good and enjoyed her time with friends and family. We didn't know in August of 2009 that she would not see her 81st birthday.
Fortunately, I had retired in 2008. I spent most of 2009 taking care of my mom - either at her home or mine, or while she was hospitalized. I used my knitting to keep my hands busy and my mind quiet. Working on my knitting allowed me to focus on something I COULD do while not being able to change the ongoing decline of my mother's health. I worked on a shrug for her to wear to keep warm.
I am proud to say she loved it - and it was the one thing she wanted with her at the hospital - she called it her security blanket. How wonderful for me to have made something that she kept with her until she died. Since then I have made a few more. Some for other people's mothers and some for friends, but each made with love!
Knitting has become a passion for me. Now I make things for friends and strangers.
Chemo Caps and Hand warmers for those undergoing cancer treatments and need something to keep them warm, or to raise money for cancer research and awareness.
Something for hospice.
I am proud to say she loved it - and it was the one thing she wanted with her at the hospital - she called it her security blanket. How wonderful for me to have made something that she kept with her until she died. Since then I have made a few more. Some for other people's mothers and some for friends, but each made with love! Knitting has become a passion for me. Now I make things for friends and strangers.
Chemo Caps and Hand warmers for those undergoing cancer treatments and need something to keep them warm, or to raise money for cancer research and awareness.
Something for hospice. I've found this is something I CAN do! It warms my heart to be able to bring even a small smile to someone.
Knitting has also helped me deal with the stress of planning a funeral, and now dealing the details of my mother's estate. When things are difficult or a bit more stressful, I can pull out something soft or a color that makes me smile and brings me back to a moment of peace. Now I find enjoyment in spending time with friends locally - we call it a meet up! Lots of wonderful women who have helped me during this last year.
Thank you ladies - for introducing me to the joy of knitting with friends.
