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Comment on Why I Knit, Part III by Lanny

Lanny — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:51:19 +0000

I think the ups and downs are one of the hardest parts of losing a loved one. You become so emotionally drained by the extreme highs (even if they aren’t warranted, you want so badly to believe they’ll make it) and the low lows.

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Comment on Why I Knit, Part II by Shannanb aka Mommy Bits

Shannanb aka Mommy Bits — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:37:21 +0000

Oh my. I am so sorry. I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now. It is nice that you have found something to help distract (not really I am sure) you a little. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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Comment on Why I Knit, Part II by jojo

jojo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:24:20 +0000

This story is breaking my heart..i’m so sorry for your family and your dear grandmother. There have been so many, many, times I wish I had something to keep my hands occupied. Maybe it’s time I tried the knitting thing. Thanks for sharing your story…i’ll keep reading but unfortunatly that won’t change the ending.

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Comment on Why I Knit, Part II by Sandy (Momisodes)

Sandy (Momisodes) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:20:35 +0000

My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry…
No one in my family has passed away since I was born either. My grandmothers are 90 and 95…I can only imagine how difficult this loss was for you. I am sure this scarf will always be special. *hugs*

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Comment on Why I Knit, Part II by Lanny

Lanny — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:22:51 +0000

I’m so sorry!

While my grandmother was in the hospital shortly before her death, it hit me that I never took her up on learning to crochet. I wish I had. There have been many times since that I wish my hands were occupied!

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Comment on Why I Knit, Part II by Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:10:36 +0000

oh man. this is sad…and kinda what a friend is going through right now.
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Comment on Why I Knit, or How My Grandmother Died, Part I by leendaluu

leendaluu — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:28:15 +0000

I am just starting to knit and finally finished my first project…I like the idea that a story is woven in with the yarn…cool image. No one died in my family until I was 18 and then not again until I was 32 and then not again until I was 45. I suck at dealing with death.

Comment on Why I Knit, or How My Grandmother Died, Part I by Jane Moneypenny

Jane Moneypenny — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:37:42 +0000

My grandma also knits, more than anyone I know. She could probably knit a sweater in a day. When she visits us, I would find vests and sweaters of really weird colors pressed under the seat cushions. I went through 15 years of life before someone in my family died and you’re just never prepared for.

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Comment on The Gall of Dallas by virgotex

virgotex — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:06:56 +0000

wow Nola, my sympathies. I know a very small amount of what you describe because coincidentally enough, I had a “surprise” first ever gall bladder ER adventure myself on Sunday. Like I said, just a wee bit compared to you- I have the luxury of scheduling my surgery sometime this month, but oy, the pain, huh? Who knew gall stones could hurt that much? and nausea and back pain and , well, ugh.

Best to you, and oh yeah, welcome to Texas!

Speedy recovery!

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Comment on A Cool Saturday Morning by Momo Fali

Momo Fali — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:49:12 +0000

I love this stuff! Fascinating! It makes me miss having my Grandma around to share her tales.

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