Knit Kharma

This past weekend I biked, walked, kicked a soccer ball, and knitted with dog(s). While I was out kicking the soccer ball with Bella I said a silent prayer of thanks. Five years ago this coming January I was diagnosed with breast cancer; four years ago in May (2009) I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. And here in July of 08 I am happy, healthy with a full head of hair kicking a soccer ball to my yellow lab Bella. Thank you God!

Why I am still here and others are not I do not know. All I do know is that I am extremely blessed and thankful for each day that I have been given. I have alway been a little different from the rest of the bunch; maybe eccentric is the word to use- I don’t know. Faith, Family, friends these are the things that help me along. My knitting is a restful and resonating activity that helps me to think and process the adventures in my existence. The need to be “right” and “noticed” I think are the two big flaws in my personality. Putting to much of myself out there - my heart on my sleeve (as my husband says) might be another area that needs some examination. Only time will tell.

However, when you live like there might not be a tomorrow that can be troublesome. Ah well, live, laugh, and love your knitting until next time! Has been my mantra now for a little over a year and it seems to help. There are a lot of things that still hurt and nag at me; but not as scary as hearing that you have cancer. And then finding out that that was the easy part and the tough part is the battle after the fact. Chemo sucks. Hurts. Dulls. Sickens a soul. Plays with the mind. All this when it is suppose to kill the cancer and help you to get well. “Fear is the mind killer” to quote Franklin Herbert the author of Dune. Pope John Paul II greatest statement was…”do not be afraid. He is always with you!” He being Jesus. Fear is the mind killer…do not be afraid. Being humbled by health is my way of saying thank you for just being able to be!

Fourth of July spent at home. Yay!!!! The picture that I have of myself was taken before school got out in May or June. I am holding my undone-at-this-time broad ripple sock.

The monkey book from MaryMaxim!

Kissing Cousin Puppies!

I am very proud of our son. Sam is graduated, partied and working. The Monday after his grad party he started Life Guarding at our city rec department. He got another job at the Y. So we hardly see him, but isn’t that the whole part of raising a child to be able to fly without mom or dad (while still coming home to the nest).

Well my summer can begin now. I have one more item to take care of; and then it is relax until July 23rd. Thats when the new girls come to town. (Some of you understand that coded message…some may not)

Did anyone see the wicked witch flying in that storm last night.  Whoah! it was a dusey!  The humidity can go away today….and that would make me very happpppy!

Can’t you just hear the music! I am finally going to use my Y membership. Making my husband extremely happy! (I hope)

Here is the Baby Kimono that I had to knit! With all the baby stuff going around. I really love this Sidar Snuggly Baby Care.

I Think I will put buttons on instead of ribbons that the pattern calls for. Finishing. This is the part of knitting I really find unpleasant. The knitting is what soothes the finishing stresses me out…yipes!

Well here we go again.  I am going to try this blogging thing again!

This is the latest picture of student’s knitting -  a gift for the new baby!