This blog has been boiling in my mind for a long time. I knew I wanted a place to write about the things that give me delight- creative things, fiber things, watercolor things. Cooking things. Funny day to day things. Friends, adventures and laughing. But nothing really spoke to me. Then one of those "life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans" events plopped down on me the day after Christmas. Asthma. in all its glory, knocked me down and put me in the hospital for 4 days. I've never been sick enough to be in the hospital before. At 61 I guess that's nothing to complain about. But here's the cool thing- it knocked me down. It didn't knock me out. And while I was in the hospital, annoying everyone within earshot of my coughing, I realized that I want a blog to honor the love of creativity of my Great Great Aunts Hannie, Mannie and Nora Sheehan. They have poured their love of textiles, talent and creativity into my family gene pool. Wouldn't they be amazed and confused to be honored on something called a "Blog"!
Yeah, I feel pretty crappy. But I also feel really good. One morning at the hospital I was visited by a lot of friends and family all at one time. And I just kept thinking "I feel so rich." (Of course I have not seen my hospital co-pay bill yet.) The kindness of friends who dropped everything to be there.My girls, all grown up and taking charge and looking like they really don't like seeing their mom sick. A nurse who takes the time to make sure you are ok and aren't afraid.
And so many other riches- the sharing of an art or a craft, a random piece of gorgeous ribbon or yarn. A phrase in a book that reaches right into my heart and warms it. Yes, indeed I begin this New Year feeling very blessed and very rich.
Before I close- a few observations:
Holy crap the food at home tastes salty! There was no salt in the food at the hospital and I really didn't miss it.
Cats don't care if you go to the hospital as long as they have someone to feed them. Often.
I only thought I'd had bad hair days before!
