Sort of OT: Needing happy thoughts

wow!!! you folks are really good at this. j.

I started a thread about this, but my DSis is due in mid January after a few problems. I become an aunt in my own right, not just through DH. DSis mentioned previously that it makes a difference, through marriage, I didn't really think to much on it at the time, but the closer she gets to term the more I realise she was right.

another good reason to use up some stash, eh, Melinda. so any idea what colours you'll be using? maybe its not that important as long as no one mistakes the baby for the wrong gender. now lets see, as far as i can tell, for some really odd reason, pink and maybe lavender seems to be the only colours that denote a wee lass. how come boys have a wider range of colours. yet again the male of the species get more choices. oh well. i'm sure baby wont care as long as it is snuggly and warm thru next winter. so you've got longer to get a quilt and other goodies made for the new arrival. have fun!!! j.

"melinda" wrote... I started a thread about this, but my DSis is due in mid January after a few problems. I become an aunt in my own right, not just through DH. DSis mentioned previously that it makes a difference, through marriage, I didn't really think to much on it at the time, but the closer she gets to term the more I realise she was right.

My church women's group makes "prayer shawls" which are delivered to the sick, or shut-ins locally and 3 years ago, when my husband had pancreatitis, he was given a beautiful heather brown one. He doesn't wear shawls, but I do and whenever I put it over my shoulders, I could feel the love and prayers coming with it.

I've been feeling pretty blue for the past couple of days, because now my husband has cancer and is receiving 7 weeks of radiation following his unsuccessful surgery last spring.

About an hour ago, I went looking for the prayer shawl and it still works. Just feeling the thoughts and hugs in it are making me a little calmer. It's amazing, the power of a little yarn.

Denise

Sorry to hear about your DH. Prayers are going out for your both. Barbara in FL

Denise,

I'm sorry to hear that your husband is not well. Try to enbrace (maybe spelled wrong) each day with him, knowing....today he is still with you, today you can still hear his voice, today you can touch his face, hand, etc., because TODAY is all any of us has anyhow.

My prayers and hugs go to you and your DH. Launie, in Oregon

ditto what Launie said....prayers to you and your DH..

amy in CNY

(((((Hugs))))) and prayers are on their way to you and your DH ME-Judy

Dear Denise, I hope all the blessings in the wonderful list lift your heart and bring you peace. I will keep you and your precious husband in my heart and prayers. Many hugs and good wishes and prayers to you both.

Hugs, Sunny

Denise, I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is ill again. Prayers and good thoughts on the way. I'm so glad you have the prayer shawl to hug you.

DS's quilt has pink and lavender on it, as well as gray, cream, white, black, etc. It's a scrap quilt but he doesn't care, it's his! The next one I started one is the same sort of colours but a different layout, I had lots of squares and triangles cut up from left over scraps from us making clothes (mum, sis, and me), so I've trying to use them up, which has stalled as I keep having to make new stuff for DS, who keeps growing! Also that I've been hand piecing, EPP, and that over the last two winters I'd got the knitting bug. I've still got a few knit things to finish up, and new shorts to make for DS, and a few things for me. Plus an investment house to get ready for rent...

Denise: Sending warm thoughts and prayers for a good outcome. Hugs, Pat