Knitting can fix almost anything, right? You would think that to be the truth, the way knitters immediately search the stash and start knitting for almost every occasion. It nearly always the first thing I think of, and while it may not cure cancer or take away the sorrow of a loss, those stitches, with prayers and good intentions worked in, surely bring warmth and consolation to a hurting heart, mind or body. So we knitters, we knit. I knit a prayer shawl for my mom.
- Pattern: Wool Peddler's Shawl, Folk Shawls, Cheryl Oberle.
- Yarn: Woolen Rabbit Opulence in Chiquitita.
- Needles: Addi Lace size 6.
- Cast On: March 15, 2009
- Bound Off: March 28, 2009. (And yes Margene, it was blocked the day before Easter, just as I predicted.)
Lace is photogenic, is it not?
The good news is that my mom is a few weeks post radiation and chemo, and while she is currently suffering a bout of bronchitis, her recent PET scans show that the treatments have done their jobs and she is free of cancer. Yay! Now we prepare for her surgery. One foot in front of the other...
Speaking of knitting for loving care, it is tempting to cast on for any number of afghan blocks and shawls and things for Kay Gardiner after the loss of her husband, Pete. We just want to do that, don't we? Afghans for Afghans is a group that was mentioned in the post about Pete, so I went over to see what they needed, dug into my stash of scraps and single skeins and got to work. I'm not doing a lot, but a couple of pairs of baby socks and some childrens' mittens are short work and I'm knitting my prayers and intentions for the Gardiner family into them. Won't you join me and make a pair or two?
Fifty-six.
A wonderful shawl for your mom!
Posted by: Manise | April 25, 2009 at 01:28 AM
That's a beautiful FO, filled with love. Crossing fingers and toes on all stages of therapy here.
Posted by: Laurie | April 25, 2009 at 06:13 AM
Lovely shawl - I bet your mom will love it, and love you even more for doing it.
I've knit for Afghans for Afghans in the past and I think they are a very worthy organization.
Posted by: Lynn | April 25, 2009 at 07:04 AM
The shawl is a wonderful gift for your mom and I'm so glad to hear that the chemo and radiation did what they were supposed to do. The news about Kay's husband is so sad and I think it's wonderful that you are doing something in honor of her family.
Posted by: Carole | April 25, 2009 at 07:35 AM
The shawl is just beautiful and will be so soothing and wonderful for your mom.
Posted by: Nora | April 25, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Oh, I am sooo happy for your mom! Each week I know my family prays for yours... and post surgery-- my dad said an ice pop never tasted so good!
email if you need anything...
Posted by: Kate | April 25, 2009 at 08:29 AM
The shawl is lovely and she'll love wrapping up in it. I do love to wear my WP and it's prayers and love. It's so good to hear she's cancer free.
Posted by: margene | April 25, 2009 at 08:32 AM
what great news about your Mom and what a lovely shawl!
Posted by: ann | April 25, 2009 at 09:09 AM
I'm glad to hear that treatment has gone well for your mom.
Posted by: Vicki | April 25, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Cancer is a nasty disease. Know I am holding you and your Mom in my prayers as she works her way through treatment. Love the prayer shawl as I am sure she does too.
Posted by: cyndi | April 25, 2009 at 08:22 PM
The shawl is gorgeous. Wonderful, as always, to see you yesterday :-)
Posted by: Kathy | April 26, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Terry....what wonderful news about your Mum!! I will be praying that all goes well with her surgery!
Posted by: Kim | April 26, 2009 at 09:11 PM
So glad to hear of your Mom's progress. What a cause for celebration! And what a lovely way to wrap her in your love.
Posted by: Tammy | April 26, 2009 at 10:13 PM
So glad to hear your Mom's treatment was successful! Sending good thoughts your way :)
Posted by: diane | April 29, 2009 at 07:17 PM