and....we're back!
Edited on 09/12 to say: Thank you, all of you, for your sympathy and support. You warm my heart and help me get off the couch. It amazes me how many of us have gone through this, the unexpected demolition of a long-term marriage ~ one that we fully trusted in and expected to last until 'death do us part'. I fully expect to blog about this later, when I am able. Meanwhile, thanks again. I love you, too. Rebecca
09/10
From Rebecca, a brief explanation for the absence of blog entries since June 20th:
Peggy and I returned from vacation on July 1st whereupon my life took a sudden, totally unexpected turn and not in a good way; once I was able to function at all I plowed back into knitting. As EZ said, "Knit on with confidence and hope, through all crisis."
So I am knitting socks because I can handle socks. Knitting keeps my mind from driving me crazy (a short trip) and it's something to do in the wee hours when sleep eludes me. Thankfully I have a ginormous sock yarn stash and if I run out I'll raid Peggys very respectable stash. She offers much more than yarn and is my soft place to fall. You're the best, Pe. Also a special thanks to Linda 'K' for all your help and support and to my other Friday Knitters ~ Beth, Sandi, MaryB, Pat, Natasha and Michele ~ who offered much needed sympathy, kindness and words of wisdom. I also want to send a big hug to Victoria, Deb and Ellen at Village Yarn, as well as to Naomi, Kathie and Ryan. Thanks to all of you, my Peeps, I am functioning and getting better.
The next two entries will be about socks. Monkey Socks and non-Monkey Socks. And in the meantime, heads up for the wrecking ball. Life has a way of knocking us off our foundation once in a while; the process may be painful but the resulting life can turn out to be so much better than hanging around a 210 pound pile of smelly male crap. Please disregard the January 11th entry. It turns out I didn't marry very well after all.
28 comments:
Yay! You're back! At least online. We never doubted. Smooches!
A big, warm hug to you from me.
I am glad you are back. I am sorry you are having to deal with that 'stuff' that life likes to toss in the way.
Monkey socks for dealing with the monkey wrenches of life?
Wow. Nice to see you again, but geez. Sorry.
I'm so sorry life is being rough on you. Take care. I hope to see you soon. Will you and Peggy be heading to OFFF this year? Maybe I'll see you there.
Yay! You're back! I'm sending warm, supportive thoughts your way, and virtual raspberries to those who have caused you distress.
Man, that wrecking ball video is a hoot! Haven't we all felt like that some time or another? I know I have. Thanks for the smile that video brought to my face! Hugs, EmBe
I'm happy to see you back, sorry life sent you on one of those bad tumbles, and so glad you've got the kind of friends and family who help you get back up. Missed you! Knit on.
Good to see you both back and I hope that the vacation was at least a good time. Sorry to hear about the rough patches, but you are right, knit on.
Hugs to you.
Dahlink! - So well put! You'll always be my role model for dealing with what comes. I wanna transfusion!
Love,
El
Rebecca you know I'm there for you - a shoulder to cry on or just to listen. Things are going to be just fine, you are just in a bad bumpy place right now. You are strong and have a great support team around you. Love you! Ellen
Hang in there, sending hugs.
Oh dear. Been there, honey. I'm glad you're back and knitting on. Take care of you!
i am glad you are back. i have missed you terribly! knitting is good. knitting helps keep you sane.
Glad to hear you're on the upswing. Hope to see you Thursday!? Hugs, TMK
So sorry you had to go threw all that crap! Life isn't very fair sometimes. Loved the wrecking ball video.
Wow! Sorry to hear (via Ryan) of your recent bumps in the road but glad to know that your safety nets are all working.
Hope to see you in early November.
All the best, as you continue navigating a new chapter in your life.
You are a strong and resilient woman! Roarrrrr!!!!
I'd been wondering where you were, to the point of ALMOST calling (I'm not much for the phone so it takes a lot....). Glad you are with us and feeling some strength of spirit. You were missed.
I'm so glad you're back.
Remember ... the definition of a good friend is someone who will help you hide a body.
Not that I'm offering or anything.
But you have my phone number. *g*
Fell in through the back door of the Mossy Cottage; was very touched by your words. Even with so few, - "been there, done that". You have the affection and positive thoughts of your sister here in Wisconsin (as well as all the others, I'm sure). You *will* prevail. Wusht I could sit down with you for a cuppa tay......
glad your back, have missed you at monday night knitting. Andrea
I just heard too...so sorry to hear! Take care of yourself and remember the wonderful community of friends standing right by you.
Zeila
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult time. My husband always says "Well, you'll live, and that's probably the worst part." At least you know that when you come out on the other side the sun will be brighter.
Warm wishes for a sunny day in the near future,
Duchess
Yee Haw! A post!
You are completely right about how things turn out better than you can imagine...even if it is painful to get there.
Thinking of you (and Peggy, too!).
Take care!!!
And here I thought you weren't posting because you were just too busy having fun this summer. I'm so sorry to hear about the upheaval in your life.
I'm glad you're back. Please take care of yourself - I'm thinking about you!
It's good to have you back. You were missed here, but I have been thinking about you and sending the good thoughts your way - not even knowing what was going on. Keeping your hands busy is great therapy in times of stress. Your socks are beautiful.
Lordy, life sometimes does suck. I love that wrecking ball video. Take care of yourself, and glad you're back posting. (And would you look at all those SOCKS!)
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