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04.21.2003 :: In appreciation..
Well, for some reason on this Easter morning, I am waxing sentimental. I think it must have to do with the memories of Easter past. You know, the kids running down the stairs looking for their Easter baskets, the easter egg hunt that spanned the morning, the easter outfits and going off as a family to Church all spiffed up, looking FINE! I have to admit that I couldn't drag my kids out to church if I paid them. And isn't that just defeating the purpose of worship? I know I could pull the "I'm your Mom and you'll do as I say" card, but in my experience, that doesn't much work. Our family agreement has always been that after making their confirmation, they can decide whether they will attend church, although it was strongly suggested that they attend for the important holidays. Bleh. So, as I sit here fondly remembering those easter mornings, I turn to you, my blogging friends. As I started blogging, I figured that I may find some support for the beginning of my big sweater project, Inishmaan. What I did not expect is that there would be such wonderful people communicating about life and making me feel so welcomed into their life. The comraderie, the friendship, the amusement, the fun, the support and the joy I get from each and every one of you is priceless. Thank you Bloggers for touching my life. And to those who read and do not reach out, thank you too. Leave a message, let me know you're here! If not, thanks anyway.
sniff sniff.....Wait, let me get a tissue....
okay. Last night I knit more on Inishmaan and then it hit me! A mistake! about 5 rows back I did not make the cable that I was supposed to, so there is a big empty spot where an "O" is supposed to have started! And not only did I do it on one side, but matched it on the other side. Well, at least I'm consistent!
Happy Easter, if you celebrate! Happy Sunday. And Thanks, you're the greatest!
Posted by Sandy on 04.21.2003 AT 01:38 AM
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Happy Easter, Sandy! I really enjoy visiting your blog and seeing what you are up to. :-) Can't wait for Bair Isle (by the way, if you want to share some yarn for it, I have a lot of fingering weight--email me if you are interested--my email is on my site)Leigh [leighespencer@hotmail.com]
Posted by: A visitor on 04.20.2003 AT 11:23 AM
Definitely here and reading. Have a terrific easter!jahara [jahara@]
Posted by: A visitor on 04.20.2003 AT 04:47 AM
Good morning Sandy, and Happy Easter! I know just how you feel about dragging the kids to church--I experience the same thing with my 3 boys. This Easter they are with their dad, so there aren't any Easter egg hunts or hiding baskets this morning. It's tough sometimes, being alone here, but I know that they need time with their father too, as much as they need it with me. Okay, before I get too sappy....
Your socks are inspiring me to attempt a pair. Bless your heart, working and reworking that heel flap--you GO, girl!
I'm so glad to have seen your posts on Pioneer Woman's blog. You are a pleasure to get to know, and an inspirational knitter. May you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
Kim [gibknits@earthlink.net]
Posted by: A visitor on 04.20.2003 AT 04:24 AM
I'm here Sandy, I read you daily, and I appreciate your sharing your life with us. It's not easy to expose yourself (virtually) to strangers, and you do open up and make yourself potentially vulnerable. You're human, and that's what we love about reading your blog and your knitting and your life.
If it was all perfect cables, perfect children, perfect housekeeping, perfect felting, and perfect life--we'd worry about you. I don't think you're enough of a "Stepford Wife" to have that kind of life (thank goodness!).
Rob [rob@threadbearfiberarts.com]
Posted by: A visitor on 04.20.2003 AT 03:38 AM
on our walk yesterday we saw some egg hunting happening, and some late egg hiding.its probably the egg dying i miss with the kids more than any easter thing. spiritual matters are a bit reversed at my house, i am something of a pagan with one church going son.
finding the weblogs has been like moving into a big neighborhood of knitters:)mare [mare@freefriends.org]
Posted by: A visitor on 04.21.2003 AT 01:38 AM