23 June 2014

snails ~ posted by Melissa

snails...of the mail and knitting variety...
 
I can't believe I have so few finished objects six months into the year ~ I finally finished these socks over the weekend (ravelry notes here) ~ thanks again Will for the gift of this coveted yarn...I completely loved it and can't wait to use it again.
 


I immediately cast on a new pair of socks (ravelry notes here) ~ we meet with new doctors this week who will hopefully have better success at healing Jason than his last ones did.  Anyway, socks are perfect for waiting rooms and hospital stays ~ hopefully the next few weeks will bring more positive results than the last ten months have.  Please send us all the good juju you can spare ~ we are so ready to be done with this and start living life again.
 
 
I find myself continually surprised with unexpected snail mail lately ~ it always seems to appear at the times I need it the most.  The smiles that these packages bring are big but nowhere near as big as the ones that cross my face knowing that we are being thought of during some tough times.  I can't thank you all enough for the constant stream of cards and reminders of all the friends we have, near and far.  You are all so appreciated ~ there are no words big enough.
 
This week brought many cards, yarn, hearts and even a bunny nugget :
 

 
Thank you Chris, Andi, Julie and Jesse ~ you and everyone else that has sent us something over these last months keep an eye on your mailboxes.  I carved some time out this weekend to do some crafting and there are snails coming your way, bearing a little thank you to each and every one of you.
 
I hope you all enjoy what I've made for you ~ it's not much but I wanted you all to know that I value each of your friendships and the kindness you have shown us.
 
Have a wonderful week, all, and we will try our hardest to do the same!
~Melissa


13 comments:

  1. What fantastic socks! Yay for snail mail gifts.

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    1. thanks, Andee ~ congrats on Tiny's graduation (the video was hilarious)

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  2. Woah... love your jaywalkers. Impressive, and I like your pattern choice for the next pair -- and the yarn is beeeautiful. Something so satisfying when you finish socks. Take care lil' friend.

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    1. thanks, Penny. Penny....Penny. :)

      I love the orange hand dyed yarn I'm using ~ lots of subtle shades in the skein ~ but then again, I love anything orange to begin with...

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  3. Great Socks and great post... You are becoming quite the sock lady... love it. So praying for this to all be over for you and Jason . Love you both. Hugs

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    1. amen to that, Trudy ~ something has to work one of these days, don't you think???

      love you, too :)

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  4. What great gifts! What would we do with out friends? Love you great color/pattern sock. The Mad Tosh is beautiful and from such a beautiful person.

    Hoping and praying healing comes~ stay strong, your cold gone?

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    1. the gifts keep coming ~ I finished this post and got an email about 30 seconds later from smyoo (steph ~ local gal...I think you've met her at your shop) ~ she sent me a shawl pattern that I have queued

      sniff, sniff ~ lots of blubbering going on these days :)

      and it's not from my cold, which has thankfully moved on ~ 2 nights of solid sleep in a row and I'm feeling like a new woman!

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  5. I love the socks, and the gifts are beautiful! I hope things go well for Jason with the new doctors. Sending my very best wishes and healing thoughts....

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  6. your knitting is so beautiful as always, sending hugs and all the healing thoughts and wishes i can!! crossing fingers for this next appt. too.

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    1. hi, lori :)

      thanks for all the nice words ~ it's been a pretty rough week but we're hopeful we're getting on the right path now

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