KNIT THREE PURL THREE. KNIT THE BAD ENERGY AWAY.

Ever since my miscarriage two weeks ago, all creativity has been drained from my body. My sewing space is looking like a dumping zone for fabric, and my 'to do' list is growing.

I read somewhere that if you try a different artistic pursuit it tricks your brain back into being creative. So last night with the help of You Tube, and hints from Greer of Typically Red, I actually cast on, learnt how to do a knit stitch and a purl stitch. Oh, and Greer REALLY knows what she is talking about, she does the most divine knit wear, here is a link to her Etsy shop. A few rows in I must say I am feeling proud. No where near Greer's standard, but it is a start. 

So on this dreary and rainy Monday I am going to ignore the above, and snuggle under a blanket, with a cup of tea and my knitting. 

HOW DO YOU SAY THANK YOU?

How do you find words to express gratitude? When a simple ‘thank you’ does adequately cover how you feel?

It is not that the words are a difficult thing to say. I have no problem admitting I am in another person’s debt. I am not at all powerful; I need the help of others to survive. The reality is that the human race is interdependent. I cannot live life alone. I can admit I am constantly relying on other for all kinds of resources, both physical and emotional. When I say thank you I am acknowledging that I have received something from another human being. But is this enough?  Do the words count any more?

Jarvis loves going to the letterbox. It is a daily joy of his, to hear the Postie’s bike, and to run out and check if we have mail. Today, not only did we get mail, but we got a parcel. A parcel for Jarvis.

My Aunt sent Jarvis a beautiful hand knitted jumper. This is not the first. Last winter between my Aunt and my Mother; the Grannies knitted an amazing stash for him. I happened to mention not so long ago that he had outgrown all of these, without expecting anything. 

What a gorgeous surprise when we received this beautiful hand knitted gift today. 

Not that my Aunt reads this blog, but I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for your thoughtful gift that is so filled with love.