Weekends

 


Hello! How are you all doing? Life around here has been the same. My dad is still in ICU and we wake up each day hoping that he will be in a regular room. Living with uncertainty is the new normal. However isn't life just uncertainty to different degrees? My dad is better than he was last week and I celebrate that nugget!

I have been LOVING watching an early spring emerge. Gosh it's beautiful and therapeutic. I walk around and soak up the sun while taking some photos. 

Down in our woods, I spotted this clump of crocuses doing their blooming thing so unassuming and beautiful.  Frodo continues to improve after he tweaked his back, but I do believe his walking for 30-40 minutes at a time are on hold for the time being, maybe forever. We enjoy our 15 minute walks and he comes home so happy to be out and about. Then I go back out for a longer walk.

Yesterday I started a sweater for myself (notes forthcoming). I was in the mood for something new on the needles, just for me and especially with my new normal of going down to visit my dad in the hospital. 

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. BonnyMarch 6, 2023 at 8:30 AM

    I do hope your father gets out of icu soon, but am glad you've got some spring to appreciate and a new sweater on the needles.

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  2. AsKatKnitsMarch 6, 2023 at 8:54 AM

    I continue to hold you all in thought and prayer, Karen! I hope your dad is in a regular room soon! And I hope that dear Frodo continues to improve!

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  3. JuliannMarch 6, 2023 at 11:30 AM

    Good to hear your dad is progressing. A new project on the needles seems like a great idea

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  4. VeraMarch 6, 2023 at 12:29 PM

    Your new project reminds me of a sweater my Mom knit for me when I was in high school. Just a crew neck with cables, but the tan yarn was so very, very soft. I loved that sweater (and my Mom). And look at your photo with blue, blue sky - that is balm for the soul as are the crocus blooms. Hoping and praying your Dad heals and comes out of ICU soon. And dear, sweet Frodo. Hoping he is ok - glad he is enjoying shorter walks.

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  5. sustainablemumMarch 6, 2023 at 3:21 PM

    So good to hear that your dad is slowly improving. I too love to spot those signs of spring, my crocuses are so close to flowering. The snowdrops are still dazzling us with their lovely displays here.

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  6. Hena TayebMarch 6, 2023 at 5:46 PM

    No flowers yet but the daffodils are coming and buds have been spotted on trees, birds are chirping.. spring is almost here. Sorry to hear about Frodo's back. Hope your dad feels better soon.

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  7. MarthaMarch 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM

    The crocuses are so pretty!

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  8. CathieJMarch 6, 2023 at 7:53 PM

    I hope your dad gets moved to a regular room soon. I look forward to seeing your new sweater. I am glad Frodo can at least happily get a 15 minute walk in.

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  9. JaneMarch 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM

    I am holding good thoughts for your Dad and your family as you support him. Your Spring photos are a balm for the soul. Just look at the crocuses. Enjoy the new sweater.

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  10. Deb J. in UtahMarch 6, 2023 at 9:43 PM

    I hope your dad continues to improve and can get out of ICU soon. It's also good that Frodo is on the mend and enjoying shorter walks with you. I love the picture of those beautiful spring flowers. They give my winter-weary heart hope for the coming spring. I hope you have a good week, and make good progress on your new sweater! See you again soon!

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