tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post3403389118564218559..comments2024-03-27T10:01:12.225+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-52678397544482548472017-06-18T00:08:43.239+01:002017-06-18T00:08:43.239+01:00Thank you for continuing on. Please don't take...Thank you for continuing on. Please don't take words said in frustration and pain to be reality. I can imagine your knitting was a source of solace and connection to the rest of us. I do believe your dear husband is in a place of light and joy and health! I cannot imagine he would take any pleasure in knowing he had hurt you.<br />So, as one old lady to another: I hope you will continue to take pleasure in your knitting and the connections with all of us over the world - of which I am one! - who happily anticipate your blog posts.<br />Again, I am most grateful that you have taken time to write to all of us in the midst of what must be a very difficult time for you!<br />God's blessings,<br />Joan a/k/a fuguestateknitsFuguesStateKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271842690827237203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-73860649378701584212017-06-15T20:19:58.834+01:002017-06-15T20:19:58.834+01:00Welcome back. The birth of Orla is a lovely antid...Welcome back. The birth of Orla is a lovely antidote to the sorrow of your husband's funeral. I hope all continues to go well for you and your family. Congratulations on the newest family member and Blessings on all of you. - Joe-in WyomingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-65066908874092472202017-06-15T03:23:55.340+01:002017-06-15T03:23:55.340+01:00What a nice surprise to find your post. Congratula...What a nice surprise to find your post. Congratulations on little Orla! I love the picture of Matt--perfect "new father" expression on his face. I hope your knitting soothes you, and that time causes unkind words to fade. Anne C. in Bethesdanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-9611371928452567912017-06-14T22:27:38.300+01:002017-06-14T22:27:38.300+01:00It's interesting how criticism and ugly words ...It's interesting how criticism and ugly words rattle around our brains in such a disproportionate way to happier thoughts. Remember instead his enjoyment of all the sweaters, vests and socks that made him comfortable. The end of life is hard on everyone, especially when it involves a long illness. Bless you and I hope you can take back the joy that has always existed for you. Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804814481549785873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-60727663575636485872017-06-14T21:25:17.140+01:002017-06-14T21:25:17.140+01:00Wonderful to hear from you again, Jean. As others...Wonderful to hear from you again, Jean. As others have said, in time you will remember the better times and your husband's last difficult days will hopefully fade. Another beautiful child to grace your clan, well worthy of the hap. Moorecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231619758940001287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-13680892499732372442017-06-14T18:43:04.870+01:002017-06-14T18:43:04.870+01:00Orla is gorgeous, congrats to Hellie and Matt
nice...Orla is gorgeous, congrats to Hellie and Matt<br />nice to read you again xxxxxxEnidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980720647226437565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-34625112840104715332017-06-14T17:21:03.630+01:002017-06-14T17:21:03.630+01:00Lovely hap, almost as lovely as the baby! I'm ...Lovely hap, almost as lovely as the baby! I'm sure Perdita approved of the catspaw pattern.<br />I still use the scarf I was knitting when I lost my husband.=Tamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-29217107533417868962017-06-14T14:41:32.225+01:002017-06-14T14:41:32.225+01:00A beautiful shawl and beautiful baby. Orla is a lo...A beautiful shawl and beautiful baby. Orla is a lovely name. Its good to hear your knitting adventures again. I wish you all good things for the future.fibreclaireUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846419669691216627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-83435334268639904712017-06-14T14:35:48.523+01:002017-06-14T14:35:48.523+01:00It made my day to see a new post from you and a ph...It made my day to see a new post from you and a photo of the lovely Orla and her blanket! This last year or so has been very difficult for you and you have displayed much selflessness. Now is the time for self-care. Apply the cat as needed, knit whatever you want whenever you want, and enjoy contemplating your cruise. And, as someone has already mentioned, perhaps Shetland Wool Week as well.MaureenTakomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04522409462479539243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-77437849773356009452017-06-14T14:33:49.007+01:002017-06-14T14:33:49.007+01:00Oh, that baby! Gorgeous!
I'm glad you are knit...Oh, that baby! Gorgeous!<br />I'm glad you are knitting. Knit on! Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-73227306107168718402017-06-14T13:02:49.212+01:002017-06-14T13:02:49.212+01:00By the way, the blanket is nothing short of amazin...By the way, the blanket is nothing short of amazing! Quite beautiful!ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-68006877708880122572017-06-14T13:02:27.703+01:002017-06-14T13:02:27.703+01:00By the way, the blanket is nothing short of amazin...By the way, the blanket is nothing short of amazing! Quite beautiful!ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-9066155127584989762017-06-14T13:01:17.884+01:002017-06-14T13:01:17.884+01:00So wonderful to have you back Jean. I have been ch...So wonderful to have you back Jean. I have been checking, like others, at least once a day, sometimes many more!!<br />Glad you are knitting again, it's a great stress reliever, to me anyway.<br />Hope Perdita is giving lots of lap time but knowing cats, she's probably not!!<br />Jenny<br />xoxoxoameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-37649640285278809852017-06-14T13:01:04.050+01:002017-06-14T13:01:04.050+01:00So wonderful to have you back Jean. I have been ch...So wonderful to have you back Jean. I have been checking, like others, at least once a day, sometimes many more!!<br />Glad you are knitting again, it's a great stress reliever, to me anyway.<br />Hope Perdita is giving lots of lap time but knowing cats, she's probably not!!<br />Jenny<br />xoxoxoameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-81609446369536071862017-06-14T11:42:48.408+01:002017-06-14T11:42:48.408+01:00Oh my goodness. I wasn't expecting this yet a...Oh my goodness. I wasn't expecting this yet although I check daily. What a beautiful baby and shawl. What a delicate stitch pattern. Really stunning, Jean. So glad you are going on a cruise. They have a way of wiping out the bad memories and giving one a fresh start. I hope that will be the case for you, Jean. Tell Perdita that's her job now, too, Mmm.... Better not tell her anything. You know how cats are. ChloeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-60322875270605632192017-06-14T09:15:05.235+01:002017-06-14T09:15:05.235+01:00Lovely to hear from you, Jean! Both shawl and bab...Lovely to hear from you, Jean! Both shawl and baby looking well.<br />People's last words often assume a significance they never meant them to have. Seen rightly, he should have been blessing your knitting for keeping you sane while you gave him all those years of care, no matter how grumpy he got. <br />But now, the door is open for you... Are you not thinking: Shetland Wool Week?shandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372329387935318023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-57274415302406742052017-06-14T08:34:56.109+01:002017-06-14T08:34:56.109+01:00Shawl is exquisite (and so is baby). To make lovel...Shawl is exquisite (and so is baby). To make lovely things by hand, and to get pleasure from the process, is a wonderful way to deal with the ups and downs of life - and those of us who are able to do this are fortunate. Sadly not everyone has this recourse or understands its value.......<br />JennySAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-53299649686443933182017-06-14T08:13:34.256+01:002017-06-14T08:13:34.256+01:00Knitters are makers, not everyone can make beautif...Knitters are makers, not everyone can make beautiful things with their hands and it's not surprising these who can't don't understand what it means to us. I would pack your husband's mean comments away with all the rest and look forwards to making many more beautiful objects with pleasure. AS others have said, his illness will have been magnifying his more unpleasant personality traits and it would be a pity if that sort of negativity reached out to cast a shadow over the years of knitting to come. Instead you should think of these tiny new toes poking through lacy holes, what's more positive than that?Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665920652403665430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-44669392748828051222017-06-14T07:05:49.433+01:002017-06-14T07:05:49.433+01:00I have no wisdom to offer, but rather want to than...I have no wisdom to offer, but rather want to thank you for so gracefully modeling how to respect your spouse mercifully while being belittled and hurt. Your well of Strength gives me guidance and hope.<br /><br />A knitter & devoted reader -40+ years your junior- in OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-2523242963485972902017-06-14T04:41:25.778+01:002017-06-14T04:41:25.778+01:00So glad to have you back, Jean! And with a beauti...So glad to have you back, Jean! And with a beautiful new great-granddaughter too. Take care of yourself through all these events.Rebecca in Minnesotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-3363258321230891032017-06-14T04:21:32.216+01:002017-06-14T04:21:32.216+01:00I rather wonder if your husband wasn’t jealous tha...I rather wonder if your husband wasn’t jealous that you were still able to knit and his pleasures had faded? I watched my grandmother lose the ability to do what she loved in her last few years, and it took a toll on her personality, as an earlier commentator remarked. Do try to move beyond it, and remember the good, the fun, the love. Not the hurtful one-off. (Yes, easier said than done.)<br />All best,<br />CKPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-61814955488349530442017-06-14T04:07:20.152+01:002017-06-14T04:07:20.152+01:00Congrats on your new great grand-daughter! She...Congrats on your new great grand-daughter! She's a cutie and that blanket is a true heirloom. Glad to hear you're able to pick up your knitting again. I read all the wonderful comments to today's blog. You are well supported. We adore you.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17339740389637433983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-51359948286989410002017-06-14T03:44:14.768+01:002017-06-14T03:44:14.768+01:00Dear Jean,
Baby and shawl are lovely! I'm happ...Dear Jean,<br />Baby and shawl are lovely! I'm happy to hear you're knitting again. I think you husband's comments have more to do with his illness, and should not be taken to heart. As others have written, illness can make us miserable and we're all liable to take our miseries out on those closest. <br />Having family close is best for most taxing situations, and how wonderful to have new lives to look forward.<br />Thinking of you,<br />Erin in PAerin dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778646057603890993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-19606933850927113812017-06-14T03:26:15.870+01:002017-06-14T03:26:15.870+01:00So glad to read your words tonight. I have not v ...So glad to read your words tonight. I have not v pleasant thoughts about your husband for from what you have shared he rather treated you badly - i know that marriages are complicated but it was hard to read how he mistreated you constantly. anyway i know you loved him and are sad that he is gone. my condolences to you . Perdita rules the roost and that was obvious from the start of her reign in your house...so glad you have her now. and your knitting will pull you thru.. onward thru crises... <br /><br />oh and ORLA ... life and death in a week. what a time you have had. so glad you have a new baby to love and dote over. as for other news - well i would rather your country's problems than mine! sigh <br /><br />remember we are here. we love you and we want to hear from you all the good and the bad!Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704854973003741122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-16276400466572220222017-06-14T03:09:22.191+01:002017-06-14T03:09:22.191+01:00Congratulations on the safe arrival of your newest...Congratulations on the safe arrival of your newest great grandchild. I love the name Orla, and the blanket is beautiful. I hope as time passes the words spoken by your husband fade, and the memories you have are of the good things you shared together, not the least of which is your wonderful family, I think the Northmavine shawl is the perfect project to work on at the moment, one connected with such wonderful memories. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.com