tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post115628652258899271..comments2011-04-13T20:03:06.714-04:00Jane Cochranhttps://profiles.google.com/117715740982361810835noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-3968786754680638752011-04-13T20:03:06.714-04:002011-04-13T20:03:06.714-04:00I love that you and your sisters wore your Mom&#39;s colors at her service. What a lovely straight from the heart post.<br />KnittingKittensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-39429110021130701752011-04-13T19:30:57.922-04:002011-04-13T19:30:57.922-04:00It has been a very rough few months for you, and I send my deepest sympathies for your losses. I know how thankful I was to have my knitting to help me through the long months my husband was dying with lung cancer, so I know how helpful it was for you knitting your Multnomah shawls. I wasn&#39;t knitting the same shawl during my times of stress and heartache, but close enough. I worked on a Feather &amp; Fan shawl. Must be something about that wavy pattern that is soothing to our inner selves. I know without a doubt that Annabelle and Gig are with you still, in your heart, where they will never leave you. :)Sandie Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00084681607845741307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-25242736856451393052011-04-12T21:00:48.633-04:002011-04-12T21:00:48.633-04:00Flat things, my friend. Knitting flat things is my personal secret weapon against stress. (Well, that, and a decent pinot grigio.)Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862784896982818464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-62030849257482742782011-04-12T11:38:14.772-04:002011-04-12T11:38:14.772-04:00How fortunate you are to have had such love in your life. Through knitting will always be wrapped in the love that you shared with Gig and Annabelle. Your expression of grief is inspiring. My sympathies.Nancinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-19959121366534976042011-04-11T09:46:52.513-04:002011-04-11T09:46:52.513-04:00Beautiful post, Jane. Knitting is so therapeutic in so many ways - particular patterns, colors, textures evoke memories and give meaning to the repetitive process of knitting. I wish you peace and comfort...and always, always happy knitting.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18338983050389000985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-63911955197274902932011-04-11T07:16:42.009-04:002011-04-11T07:16:42.009-04:00What wonderful therapeutic knitting, Jane. I am sure every time you wear the first Multnomah you will think fondly of Annabelle. Knit while Annabelle was at your side, I am certain you even included a few precious hairs as you knitted along, making it even more special.<br /><br />And, when you wear your periwinkle ( I LOVE that color name and the color ) shawl you will be wrapped up in dear memories of your sweet Gig. <br /><br />I think you knit all your love and memories right into these works of wearable art. How wonderful.<br /><br />Sending you many XXXXXOOOOO&#39;sLynnehttp://www.rickandlynne.com/lynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-46752028964052380932011-04-11T06:05:57.896-04:002011-04-11T06:05:57.896-04:00I so sorry for your losses and I am glad that you have found comfort in your knitting. Hugs xxxGuernseygalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04037193145574262238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-6245402685634061112011-04-10T21:29:36.908-04:002011-04-10T21:29:36.908-04:00I&#39;m so happy that you knit. Not only do you create beautiful things, but it really does help you.<br /><br />No doubt your missing Gig and Annabelle. No doubt. YOu have a beautiful heart that beats, yes? Of course you do.<br /><br />Sending loveReya Mellickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-61892182237991461022011-04-10T19:25:28.766-04:002011-04-10T19:25:28.766-04:00Some patterns really are meditations, and I think Multnomah is a fine example. I&#39;m glad it has served you so well.Clarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15741341637773341804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-74156620918439281192011-04-10T15:19:00.005-04:002011-04-10T15:19:00.005-04:00Not to be repetitive, but I can&#39;t think of any other word than lovely--there&#39;s just so much love in this post. Thank you for sharing it.JelliDonuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01062492342058178839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972541.post-6643071375399145902011-04-10T11:52:03.452-04:002011-04-10T11:52:03.452-04:00What wonderful meaningful projects. A lovely post, too.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LoisLois Evensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com