1. I am happy that though my mother is not well physically she is still here on planet earth. Whenever it is her time to go I will miss her terribly and so I do what I can right now to visit with her and be there for her despite the challenges. No photo of my mama is posted here as she wouldn't like that.
2. I am grateful that I connected with an old friend I haven't seen in ages. She is retiring early and leaving the city and I am sad about that but we will get together for brunch tomorrow before she moves into the next chapter of her new life.
3. I am happy I have a new hobby, knitting. I am so glad I have finally learned how to knit and I am on my 3rd pattern for dishcloths. I hit a snag with trying this new pattern but I believe I've figured it out and will try it out over the next week. I made 6 dishcloths while I was away. I still have to weave in all the ends so they are not quite finished but here they are.
4. I am happy that I am going to take swimming lessons. I have a real fear of water after almost having drowned 3x. I have taken lessons previously and have learned a little but haven't been in the water for a long, long time. I start my lessons on Tuesday. I need to get to the store tomorrow to buy some plastic thongs so I don't slip.
5. One of my goals for 2010 is to crochet a doily which I haven't done for many years. I started a new pattern the day before yesterday and I hit some snags getting going but at last I think I've got it, lol! I hope to make some progress on it this weekend.
6. I am grateful that while I was away recently my brother tried to plant the rest of my garden. He didn't do a good job, lol but at least he tried. I hope the strawberries and the corn do come up. If they do I will post pictures later.
7. I am happy to be seeing the nurse practitioner today. She will help me with dietary issues and give me a glucose monitor as I've very recently been diagnosed with diabetes.
8. I am happy I finished reading the book "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" and will get to start a new book soon. So many possibilities. I think I will be reading "The Shack".
9. I am happy to see my small garden growing; that is those things I planted before I went out of town. It has been raining an awful lot and it is just nice to see something growing and blooming rather than being drowned in all the rain.
10. I am happy I have such nice blogging friends.
Give thanks in all things. Life is short and choosing to be happy and grateful makes us realize how much we really do have. God bless you all.
Update: My friend Jan requested I post this blog to Simple Joys Saturday in case you are confused about why it is posted on a day other than Saturday *smile. Please join Jan and others here and let us know what gives you joy.
13 comments:
Your dishcloths are so pretty! Mine is pretty plain and all knit stitch, no purl. Where did you find your patterns? Thanks for stopping by. You have a lovely list!
Stephanie :)
www.simplicitymom.blogspot.com
Hi Stepanie, thanks for stopping by and reading my list :-) and thank you for the complimenet on my dishcloths. This is pattern #2 (I've made the 6 in the photo). It is similar to another one I started with but doesn't have the "holes" around the edges. I got it from the back of a Bernat label when I purchased some yarn (and the variegated cotton colours are also from Bernat). I found this pattern on line...it is basically the same one and you can make it in any colour. http://knitting.about.com/od/christmaspatterns/p/bias_washcloth.htm
I am happy to know you as I do, a loving support at the end of so many heartfelt posts, and always a shining, Joyful light.
I've missed you.
: )
Yup there is so much to be thankful for. Bloggers. I like this post.
Shell, you are a dear to me. I love you so and send you big hugs. I've missed you too my friend :-) Have a wonderful weekend.
KleinsteMotte, yes there is always so much to be thankful for my dear. I know you know that well. I see it in your writing :-) Have a wonderful weekend.
I love your list. I knit also, but have never worked with a thread like that to make dishcloths. What a great idea! I have only ever done scarves and only three of those! :)
Thank you Carrie for your kind words. I use cotton yarn to make the knitted dish cloths. I haven't made a scarf yet but I will make one eventually. The cotton thread you see is for making crocheted doilies. I'm trying a new pattern right now. I find it somewhat challenging as it isn't written in a way that makes most sense, lol.
You listed some lovely simple joys here...the flowers are beautiful and the your handwork is very creative....
I admire you for taking up knitting and knowing how to crotchet. (I'm not very good with sewing of any kind, although I once did counted cross stich.) Your flowers are lovely also and I love your thankful list.
Blessings,
Jon
Karen, thank you for your visit. I'm so glad you enjoyed the simply joys list.
Joan, thank you for your kind words. If you like knitting and crocheting or sewing, please don't give up. I was never very good at any of it but perseverance makes one better. I also want to try cross stitch as well as some embroidery which I've never tried. I have done one crewel work picture and would like to try more some day.
Your dishcloths are so pretty! Mine is pretty plain and all knit stitch, no purl. Where did you find your patterns? Thanks for stopping by. You have a lovely list!
Stephanie :)
www.simplicitymom.blogspot.com
Yup there is so much to be thankful for. Bloggers. I like this post.
Friend,
You are such an inspiration. It is great to give thanks always, cuz God is in control! You give me inspiration because you have fears, but strive to conquer them, and you do a lot of different things. I'm glad that you are my friend. God Bless you. P.s. I hope your back gets better very soon,,,
hugs me
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