29 September 2011

Not a happy post

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This was supposed to be a happy post. It's number 100! I was planning on getting stuff ready for a celebration and a giveaway. But instead, I've got little to post and little planning got done. This monday, my grandmother passed away at the age of 89. She was a great lady, she was sweet, she was funny, she was wonderful and I loved her dearly. She was my yarn-buddy: throughout her life, she had been the co-owner of a chain of yarn shops in and around Amsterdam, has tought knitting and crocheting classes, and when I told her in 2009 that I learned to crochet she was so excited that she gave me all her yarn that she no longer wanted or could use. Most of my stash: grandma's yarn. When I picked up knitting again after her trying to teach me at least 5 times in the past and never getting it right, and told her on the phone, she kept telling me how amazing she thought it was. Whenever I showed her an FO, she'd inspect it just so she could tell me my stitches were perfect, or my sewing up was great. The past 2 years, our connection was strengthened by our mutual love for yarn.

Tomorrow, we're going to say our last goodbyes and I thought it only appropriate to make something to send along with her. I crocheted a little rose. I hope she likes it.

Bye, grandma.

By op

6 comments:

  1. Chrissy29 September 2011 at 12:56

    I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a wonderful relationship. How wonderful that you got to share a passion and find comfort in your continuing with her beloved hobby.

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  2. Leah29 September 2011 at 15:28

    The rose is a beautiful tribute. I'm sorry for your loss.

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  3. byhooks4u29 September 2011 at 16:42

    So Sorry..May you find comfort in her memory and find the joys and smiles. She would want it that way. The rose is just awesome.

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  4. Ness1 October 2011 at 08:29

    I'm so sorry for your loss. She will love that little rose.

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  5. Nanita1 October 2011 at 10:20

    Dear, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like an amazing, fun lady, the rose you've made her is perfect.
    xxx
    p.s. I just took a look at your translator website, it looks absolutely awesome with Mini-Me! I know starting as a translator can be tricky and challenging, I'm wishing you the best of luck! :-)

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  6. Tecrin3 October 2011 at 12:13

    Thank you all :) It was a nice little service and we were able to say our goodbyes the way we wanted to. She's going to be missed by a lot of people, which is a good thing.

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