Hello hello and welcome to my little niche in this
world. I have been feeling a bit
emotional lately. With the new school year starting and both of my kiddos in high school I can’t help but feel just a tad
bit reflective and excited at the same time.
Back in May an honorary grandmother passed away. Grandma Jeanette was such a sweet lady, she
really made you feel special and like you were just the best at what you
did. While I was sad that she was gone I
know that she has touched many a hearts and will live on in our memories.
The loss of a loved one can be life changing. Back in 2009 we lost our beloved Grandma
Rose, she was more of a spiritual leader for me. Her passing left a huge gap in our family
that has really never closed. It was
after her passing that I really began to question my actions, was I spending
enough time with my family? Did I show
them how much I appreciate and love them?
At the time I was attending college and working a full time stressful
position. The loss of Grandma hit me
like a ton of bricks. I can honestly say
that I am forever changed. Slowly I
began to see that I wasn’t happy, work was a huge stressor. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the kiddos
but I wasn’t happy within my work environment.
I was short and abrupt with my family as I was preparing for my college
graduation and I constantly felt a sense of anxiety. It was affecting me physically, the lack of
sleep and exhaustion left me feeling drained.
I decided to just “Up and quit” my job as folks would say. It was not an easy decision. However I am so
glad that I had the courage to know when enough was enough.
With all of that being said when Grandma Jeanette passed away
my heart hurt. I knew that words could
not really express how I was feeling as at times I struggle with getting the
right words out at the right time.
In thinking of Barbara and the loss of her mom I stumbled
across this pattern.
http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/shine-like-diamonds-shawl.html
A Neon bright light went on!
Wouldn’t it be neat to crochet a prayer shawl for her? Somehow I could let her know just how loved she
is as well as her mother and maybe just maybe this small gesture could help
her.
I had never crochet a
Prayer Shawl but after researching, I was confident that I could do
it. I had the pattern printed and the
perfect shade of purple yarn selected. The
stitches and pattern worked up quickly.
Creating more specifically crocheting is like therapy for my soul. I find
that is soothes, enlightens but most importantly humbles me.
If you would like to make this shawl, here is an awesome tutorial.
