Is for wrapping…
Yes, today begins the Big Wrap-a-thon so the Shipping of the Boxes of Fun can happen later this week.
Once I have all the wrapping completed, I will try and finish the bits of in-process Christmas decorating and then I can resume some Gnome-knitting. I have to tell you… Gnome Knitting is the stuff of delight right now (Christmas decorating… not so much.) I am eagerly awaiting each clue… and I think that the story Sarah Schira has crafted for Gnandad’s Great Adventure might be the best one yet… and is hitting a much needed spot this year.
And through this all, I will be thinking about the Reading Rilke program from last night. I am discovering that Rilke is perhaps the best balm for grief… ever. Or perhaps it is better to say, Rilke is a good person to be in grief with.
And on that cheerful note (sorry about that) I will get myself to wrapping. See you all back here on Wednesday with some Gnome Making.
I’ve said it before? Gnome knitting really is delightful!! xoxo
I’m glad you have found some things to keep with you; wrapping and Rilke sound ideal. I’m very much looking forward to seeing gnome knitting!
I am all wrapped and now am doing bonus holiday stuff! I started a Christmas themed scarf which is super easy and fun. I’d like to make mitts for the grands but still thinking about it.
I hope your wrapping is going well! And never apologize about sharing grief or real emotions, it’s what connects us all. XOXO
I hope doing all the holiday things is helping to ease some of the grief. I can’t wait to see this year’s mystery gnome!
I’m so happy you’re finding things that bring comfort to you in your grief. Rilke and wrapping and gnomes are all powerful tools for you in these days. And, please . . . don’t apologize for sharing your feelings and your grief with us, Kat. It’s where you “are” right now, and we’re here with you – and for you. XOXO
I look forward to seeing your gnome progress. Like the others, I think you shouldn’t feel like you need to apologize for your feelings of grief. Sadly loss comes to all of us at one time or another. I also wonder if it isn’t doubly hard for a grandmother because you grieve not only for your loss but also for the loss of your son and daughter-in-law. Anyway, I need to get to the wrapping and boxing up of packages here. I’m a little behind but you are inspiring me to get with the program.