Jul142009
the c word!
Filed under my life by sherriknits at 10:32 pm on Jul 14 2009
It’s been a very heavy few days. My friend and co-worker who had the surgery has still been in very serious condition and it has been exhausting for all of us with the ups and downs. Then today we got word that two friends were diagnosed with cancer. It’s been a little much.
I got a call this morning that they were closing our family’s business for an hour or so to go stand in honor of a local fallen soldier. I decided to go meet them. It was very sobering.
The line of cars went on and on and we all stood silently in tears. So heartbreaking.
Yesterday Tyler and I went to his OT appointment. As the OT and I were talking, he went into the other room and got himself set up.
Very cute. He got out his own mats and picked out the swing he wanted to use. He wasn’t so cute when it came to counting money and writing lists. Man, that boy is really beginning to mutter a lot under his breath and it’s not very nice.
And as for the c word. I have not crossed over, but I have been seeing some very cute Amigurumi patterns and yesterday I broke down and bought 2 books on it because as you know, I am a grandma and I must keep my kiddos in toys…even if there is only one of them at the moment….and one on it’s way.
I haven’t crocheted in years and this was a trial to me, but I think it came out ok. It’s only about 6 or 7 inches tall.
Can you guess what it is?
Don’t feel bad, I can never tell what animals are either.
Especially when I am not the greatest at faces, even if I try to do exactly what I see.
That’s a monkey tail there.
I didn’t weave in the last bit because my needle fell through the deck.
Tomorrow I must get back to my chickens. I didn’t knit a stitch all weekend and then when I went to therapy with Tyler, I realized I did not have my pattern with me. Ribbit has been seen sitting on the big chicken’s neck, though, kind of a good size for him! Pictures soon.
Remember to hug those you love and tell them so!
Oh, and Swagbucks update…..I’m up to $40 in Amazon cards! I’m looking at either a GPS navigation system for the car or a Flip Video camera. I do have birthday money so I plan to do something like that and not pay a penny of my own money! We’ll see, maybe I’ll shell out a little if I can’t wait, but I love the thrill of the game!
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1 Maryon 15 Jul 2009 at 1:24 am
A grandbaby on his/her way?! I must have missed reading about this. Congratulations!
2 Renae P.on 15 Jul 2009 at 1:40 pm
Hi Sherri!
Who is pregnant?!?! You are sooo completely fortunate!
I am sorry to hear of your friends’ diagnosis….I hope all goes well for them.
I had an appointment myself this week w/the Dr. And I flunked my pap AND breast exam….so they are going to do a double check. That is kind of nerve-racking. Oh well, another test to trust the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind.
Mariah flew to Atlanta for a week to be with a friend and came back yesterday. So good to have her home. My precious baby. She is growing up so fast. 9th grade already this fall. Win in 7th. Both Jr. Highers.
Can’t wait to hear about the wedding! Pray all goes well with the big event!!!!!! 2 weeks to go? What is the date? So exciting!
God bless…..talk later. Enjoy your blog!!!!
3 Kimon 19 Jul 2009 at 7:20 am
sherri,
your monkey came out adorable! and yes, i find faces the hardest to get just right.
4 Vickion 19 Jul 2009 at 10:50 am
I have been away in Facebook Land. I come back to find you very stressed. OMG I am sending hugs. ((((()))))
You are gathering quite a lot of farm animals…very cute.
5 Melissaon 20 Jul 2009 at 11:23 am
I have the Flip Video and LOVE it!
Explain this swagbucks thing??