Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

nursemaggie

It is just a flat diagram, have you never done any picture knitting they are easy the hardest part is getting the tension right so you have no holes and no puckers.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
i do hope everyone is as well as they can possibly be and the illnesses and bugs that have been getting the members of the knitting group and their loved ones are now in the most part undercontrol.

mils hospital visit was not brill last week it was confirmed in no uncertain terms that the radiotherapy is a 2 week course given just to control the symptoms and not a cure. the last treatment is today and as far as they are concerned no more will be offered future appt will be to monitor and manage symptoms pain and side effects.
it was hard to sit and listen to mil and DH being told this. obviously i understand the reasons they are giving but it doesnt make things any easier to bear. the hope is the therapy has zapped enough cells that it will take them a while to regroup so mil can get on with doing what she does and to enjoy her life. but she is obviously quite down and feeling dejected now the radiotherapy has upset her stomach and she looked so sad on sunday when we went round. thankfully weve had an appt letter from the gp re her fractured vertebra so hopefully we will be offered some more pain relief for her for that.

hugs to all - and thank you all for the kind thoughts and support you have given us. i keep trying to gee mil on with the news that she has her first great grandchild to look forward to next year i just hope things can stay well for her for this time

ginnyknit

Mrs mp sending hugs a plenty, your Mil will go through the range of emotions that accompany the news but eventually she will decide to get on and enjoy life as much as possible. Babies always make life that bit brighter, Hubby always says its Dgs thats keeping him going. xx

Hubby has a lovely shiny black eye - bent down to a cupboard and hit the edge of the work surface :eek: Quiet day today, parcles to post and immersion heater being fixed later -:T showers are fine but goodness I love and miss my bath!

Dgs has decided to let us in on a secret - he can spell and read :j we had an idea as he googled 'Mr Maker' on his tablet. Now he is making words with his beloved alphabet blocks and reading things on tv.

hugs to all

Pippa.S

mrs-m- your poor MIL sure has been through the mill, I am sending you all some comforting (((hugs))) and positive vibes for the time ahead, and don't forget to take some time for yourself to recharge the batteries x
ginny - awww how clever of him to hide it from you all but how lovely for him reading and spelling, give him a squeeze from me and tell him well done x ouch!!! for hubbys black eye...I did almost the same but now have a lump on my head and it dont half hurt when I comb my hair :rotfl:
chalky - ooo yummm I love your chutney's I can just imagine it and its making my mouth water :drool:
kathy -hope you are feeling a bit more energetic now
jean - hope OH is coming along ok and you are looking after yourself as well

Mom has been moved to the care home and seems to be settling down well and is enjoying her new 'home' also eating well, its a lovely place warm and cosy and the staff are caring IYKWIM.. they even said she could have the room decorated if she wanted but she is happy to leave it as it is, we have taken her clothes etc over to her all name taped and washed and ironed, the home take over the washing now. We just have to take her own chair now its one of those up and down ones, so DS2 is going over with OH to collect it from the flat then to the care home and set it all up

OH is off to snooker tonight so I am relaxing with my crochet
off to get something to eat now so TTFN love to all Annie xx

chalky_75

Hello to one and all.... I send the gentlest hugs to one and all. mrs Moneypenny what a difficult time for you all. Adjustment and just wishing things were different. Maybe a lesson for " us" the generation below. Days do not go on forever !!!!

jeani hope you are coping and Doh is being as good a patient as he can be.

pippai can just imagine you sending your dear Mum off like a queen. I hope she remains settled and happy. That would be such a relief to you both I know.

Kathyi hope your Gd is making good progress and not getting frustrated tied to a cast ,,,, !! She sounds a real character.

As does your dear Grandson ginny bless his heart .

dibuzzi hope you do manage next months crafty time . I am sorry you suffer with anxiety.... I am sure you have tried lots of things but a Yoga works amazingly well for me.... If you can't go to a class just listening to the music etc that they use is so relaxing

nursemaggiehows it going?

RIGHT F1,psso,k2tog,shaz,DPIXIE,!!!! , pfungi,Seakay ,purple teddy bear ,happy tractor, crafty Laura and a load of other lovely friends you have been much too quiet for my liking !

I was brave today ... If anyone wants to know in what sense please pop over to my blog and gave a read. Xxx

chalky_75

PS ,..... THE CHUTNEY RAISED 30 euros !

psso

Chalky, was so sad to read about the fate of your blanket. I was thinking of taking a table at the school Christmas fayre to try to sell some of my blankets in aid of the BHF. Not sure if I will now. Have ' bought' a square ;)while I was over there.

Been naughty and bought some more supplies, well I was browsing t'internet and my finger slipped Was actually looking for grey buttons about the size of a 50p but got distracted.

Off to read back and see what's been happening.

chalky_75

Thank you so much Elaine ... I am so grateful to you for your support and kindness x x x

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
chalky i was sad to see what a low price was put on your lap blanket, i honestly think people who dont craft appreciate the 'value' of home made items.
i still have a shirt to put in the post to you i meant to do it yesterday when a duck was sent off via the post to be 'found' when i do get myself in gear and post it (if you are still accepting them that is?) i will pop a 31 in the package and buy a square off you as well

stated making little knitted stockings for my class at school, if i dont start early i wont get them all done.

hugs to all and i hope everyone is as well as can be.

chalky_75

Well as always the kindnesses here warm the cockles of my heart and wings of my soul. Thank you all so much especially for such supportive comments about the demise of the Lappy.

This incident happened in Spain where there is a charity supporting cancer victims of every nationality. I wanted to help the area we love and where we spend our winters.
I actually made an appointment to see the local area manager to see what she thought would sell and ...... She never even turned up for the appointment!!!! So, that was the end of that. The blanket came back to the Uk with me and I just buy books etc from the shop.
I had a very different experience lately in Oxfam,save the children and the Red Cross in the Uk .Very professional and appreciative

However, I am glad I have thought of this Blanket of a Hope idea as I feel it works on every level. Someone might be lucky enough to win a blanket but also that very blanket raises at least 25 Euros for such a deserving cause.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for your words of support.
Love Linda