Friday I bought this wool to crochet some Japanese flower pattern flowers on the airplane over to Oregon. I'm going to take my old bone crochet hook so I don't think there'll be any problems with security.
I felt I needed something jolly as we are in the middle of a difficult time here. In the midst of getting all the arrangements sorted to go to the States for my mother in law's funeral, my mother died. So we are dashing around trying to get things sorted before we have to leave.
My mother was suffering with severe dementia, and she was 88, so it is a blessing that she doesn't have to fight it anymore. But that still doesn't take away the shock of discovering a dead body and having to deal with everything.
Sorry to put up such a gloomy post but it explains why I haven't been blogging too much recently.
I'm so sorry for your loss, no matter how ill or old the person is it's still a loss and sad for those left.Safe journey.
Posted by: Miriam | April 10, 2011 at 02:59 PM
Oh Fiona, that is so much stress to deal with! I am so very sorry. Hugs.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | April 10, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Oh Fiona - you said you'd had a stressful week but we had no idea... it's such a difficult thing to deal with even when you know that death was a release.
So sorry it came at the same time as you MIL's funeral.
Sending you a big hug from Suffolk - you'll get through it... and crochet will help (I did loads of crochet at the end of last year when I was in a very similar situation).
Celia
xx
Posted by: Magic Cochin | April 10, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Fiona, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have an immense amount to deal with at the moment; I am sending all good wishes and strengthening thoughts. Do take care of yourself - it must be an incredibly difficult time for you. Hugs.
Posted by: dottycookie | April 10, 2011 at 07:30 PM
dear fiona, i'm so sorry to read the sad news. losing a mom at any age is horrible. sending you strength from your side of the pond. xo
Posted by: painted fish studio | April 10, 2011 at 08:57 PM
So sorry to hear that Fiona, like you say it must be a release to know that she doesn't have to deal with dementia anymore which is such a horrible slow desease but still so shocking and sad that she has left you. Take care of yourself, crochet therapy sounds like a fab idea. xxxx
Posted by: scentedsweetpeas | April 11, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Sorry to hear you are having such an awful time. Have a safe trip.
Posted by: Gina | April 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Big loves hunney. xx
Posted by: Maria Dent | April 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Fiona, I'm truly sorry for your double loss. Blessings to you and your family at this difficult time.
Posted by: Patricia | April 13, 2011 at 03:41 AM
Hi Fiona, So sorry to read your sad news. Sending love and strength for the weeks ahead, and a safe journey.
Diana x
Posted by: Pebbledash | April 14, 2011 at 02:08 PM
So sorry about the loss of your mother Fiona. What dreadful news. Repetitive making can be so helpful - hope the crochet helps x
Posted by: Emma | April 18, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Fiona I'm so sorry I missed this. I send you all my sympathy. Two deaths must be a big burden .
x
Posted by: jackie | April 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM
I am so sorry for you,. Hugs baukje
Posted by: Baukje | April 29, 2011 at 10:51 AM