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Monday, March 27, 2017

Slow Me Down.

My neighbor Tom was moved to inpatient hospice care Friday evening. Our little neighborhood is in a waiting place.

Sunday afternoon in our neighborhood

When I find myself failing to notice the beauty of a moonlit night, the abundance of harvests fruits and vegetables, the perfection of clouds agains a blue sky, slow me down and give me gratitude and reverence for all your gifts.

~ from my Lenten devotion, p. 57

I started a shawl for my friend Renie (Tom's wife). Knitting Kidsilk Haze on size 5 needles ... is certainly slowing me down. I didn't realize quite how perfect the project was until I read those words this morning.

Labels: daily photo, gratitude

14 Comments:

Bonny said...: Sending wishes for peace and healing for all concerned. The end is always difficult, but hospice has provided my family with everything we needed (and many wonderful things we didn't even know we needed) for three family members. They are very special people, and I hope Tom and Renie will benefit from the care, peace, and comfort they provide.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
Carole said...: I'm sorry about your friend Tom. I think it's lovely that you are doing so thoughtful for Renie, and I know you will feel the benefits of your meditative knitting time, too.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
margene said...: I am so sorry for the loss of Tom for both you and to your community. I just lost a very dear friend and hospice was wonderful in her last hours. My heart is with you as you find balance and peace.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
Vicki Knitorious said...: I'm sorry to hear about that. All the best to Tom & Renie, and to you all.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
Bridget said...: I'm sorry to hear about your friend, but hospice care is so wonderful, at least his family won't have to worry that he isn't getting whatever he needs. Slowing down and thinking about the value of life, love, and friendship will definitely make that shawl even lovelier. Take care.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
AsKatKnits said...: Sending love and prayers of support and comfort for Tom, Renie, and your neighborhood.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
Honoré said...: Blessings to you and especially your neighbors. Thank you for being there during these tough times. Take care and slowing down does indeed help.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
Juliann in WA said...: What a beautiful thing to do.; Monday, 27 March, 2017
Vera said...: So sorry to hear this, but echoing others, hospice care is so wonderful - a gift for all. Enjoy your meditative knitting and I'm sure Renie will feel your love when she wears her shawl.; Tuesday, 28 March, 2017
Debbie said...: I am sorry to hear about your friend and have offered a prayer for peace & comfort for your friend & all who love & care for him. Blessings to you.; Tuesday, 28 March, 2017
Patty said...: Sending love and prayers to you and to Tom and Renie. May his time in hospice be peaceful and all that he and his family need. Our family has also been the recipient of wonderful care through hospice. xo; Tuesday, 28 March, 2017
Kym said...: Holding you all in the light. XO; Tuesday, 28 March, 2017
karen said...: praying for your neighbor and your friend will love the shawl.; Wednesday, 29 March, 2017
Lydia said...: Praying for peace and comfort.; Sunday, 02 April, 2017

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