I knitted a scarf once for a boyfriend in college. I have crocheted several blankets but that was a long long time ago. My mother taught me and I still have the last vest she made me, but when she was killed by a drunk driver on Christmas Day in 1985, I just can't do it. Wow, I haven't thought about that in a long time. I hope allof you have a blessed day.
I'm so sorry this sparked such a bittersweet memory for you. I do the same thing when I see anything that reminds me of my mother. She passed away in 1977 on St Patrick's Day, just two days shy of her 59th birthday. It's so hard when a loved one leaves us on a holiday. With every trip to the store, the decorations alone bring on tears...
aussiesapphire
Feb 25, 2019
So sad that you should lose your mother under those circumstances. Virtual wrap around hug for you nborchardt.
leia7
Feb 25, 2019
I am so very sorry.
trynfindit
Feb 25, 2019
Nborchardt I'm sorry the memory of your mom's passing is such a painful one. God bless.
nhoward
Feb 25, 2019
Thank you, leia7. Like I said it was a long time ago. I volunteer for a Hospice organization, and I'm glad my mom didn't have a lingering illness and go through the pain so many people do. It was absolutely horrible when it happened, but she was saved from so much pain.
aussiesapphire
Feb 25, 2019
Beautiful attitude nborchardt, but then you are a beautiful person. Hugs.
nhoward
Feb 27, 2019
Awwww, thanks, aussie. One of my "patients" died yesterday morning. He and his wife had been married over 60 years and she took care of him right to the end in their home. Wonderful action of her love.
CherieNYC
Sep 3, 2019
Drunk driver. Horrible! Bad for you, your mom, & the drunk...if they ever sober up & realize how their actions affected others. So sorry.
lilbc77
Jan 24, 2021
My mother always told me that your mother is your very best friend that you will ever have. For many, many years I didn't believe that. Now that she's gone and I'm much older, I know what she said was true. I miss her every single day. I think of her so often and it doesn't take much to make me so very sad. She's been gone for over 7 years and it's still as difficult as it was then.
Bit too hot to knit at the moment, but will be getting back into it when the weather cools.
I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff. – Jon Katz
Without my friends, I really would fall apart. Thank God for friends like ya'll.
darambo
Feb 22, 2019
Good morning Aussie or I guess I should say good night to you instead. Loved both the quotes today, wouldn't be able to pick a favorite as they are both excellent and very, very true. The temps this morning are down to 5 below zero, really cold!! But it's not snowing at least. Be safe my friend.
nhoward
Feb 22, 2019
That second quote is an excellent definition of friendship. And all of you fit this to a "T"!
marine5153
Feb 22, 2019
Love those quotes.
aussiesapphire
Feb 25, 2019
Thank you all, so glad you enjoyed the quotes as I did finding them :) Praying for you mamag that God will sustain you in this sad time. Loving hugs.
abacii
Feb 25, 2019
When I was in High School, my English teachers marked my writings very poorly. My 1st semester in college I took creative writing. Our assignment was to show how friendship works. I got an A. I guess my stuff was too advanced for High School.
gne of my sisters could knit
i have a sweater she did
Hope Your day is su-purl-ative.
I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff. – Jon Katz
Friends are the family you choose – Jess C. Scott
Good night and God bless. Hugs.