Woo Hoo!

It's almost FRIDAY! I have always looked forward to the weekend's. Before losing Rina it was so we could do family stuff, or just be together. I guess now it's sort of the same...being able to spend quiet time with Scott and just relaxing...oh, and of course, knitting.

I'm itching to start my new sweater, but my swatch isn't coming out right. I'm going to try it one more time on different size needles.

I finished a few more Preemie caps and mitt's for charity in honor of Corrina. That makes a total of 10 caps and mitt sets. I know that somewhere Rina's smiling. She did that a lot...smiling. I miss her big smile, her giggle, her voice. I JUST MISS HER! I love you Rina Jempell!

Well soon I'll be home knitting and sitting by Scott....Ahhhhhh!


Ciao

Missing In Action

Wow, it's been awhile, hasn't it? I guess a knitting update would be appropriate now. I've finished a few more baby items for the Charity KAL. I need to take some pictures and get them posted on here and on Ravelry. I'm almost finished with the knitting bag for my sister. I have finished the needle case, and a pair of plain vanilla socks. And I'm 1/2 done on my tank-top.

I have recently cast-on for a new KAL on Knit Picks. It's a really pretty cardigan knitted up in lace weight double-stranded. It's a very classic look. I lied though. I haven't cast on...I'm actually swatching, not quite the same thing, is it?

I have a digital photo frame here on my desk at work, and I just happened to glance over and there was the picture of Dad, Mom, Jeff and my sweet Corrina, when she was 2. I realized that everyone in that picture is in Heaven. How did that happen? Mom and Dad, well they were older and that makes some sense. But my brother, Jeff, only 46. And RinaBean, my life, at only 18. All I can do is wonder why, and love and miss them all, with each and every beat of my heart. Especially my Corrina.

Almost time to KNIT...I can't wait.


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Knitting Weekend

Ok, so here's the scoop. I should have been knitting on one of the 4 or 5 projects that I already have on my needles...but no, not me. I had to cast on something new. I joined a Block Of The Month KAL where you make a 12x12 square each month to be finished as a throw/afghan. Since I'm behind, I casted on and finished January's block, and then casted on and finished February's too. Tonight I'll be casting on for March. It's been fun and a nice little respite from what I was knitting. Sometimes I think we need to do that, don't you.

I'm also knitting some baby items for a charity kal, and I will donate these items in honor of CorrinaBean. I love to do things in her honor and in memory of her. I try to keep her memory alive in everything that I do.

I love you my Angel Pie!


Ciao

1278 Days

That's how long it's been since I last saw Corrina's beautiful face, or held her soft hand, or kissed her sweet cheek.

I came across a poem Barbara Bush wrote (she lost a daughter also) and it just seems to say what I want to say......


So, I am glad not that my loved one has gone,
But that the earth she laughed and lived on was my earth, too,
That I had known and loved her,
And that my love I’d shown.
Tears over her departure?
Nay, a smile
That I had walked with her a little while.

First lady , Barbara Bush



As for knitting projects, I'm almost finished with the needle case. I'm still plugging along on the Berroco Metallic socks, and the tank top, but I also started, and am almost finished with, a knitting bag for my sister's birthday present. So all is going well on that front.



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Monday, Monday

I've been missing for a little while, but have gotten lots accomplished. I truly did finish the Hemlock Ring Throw, and Scott loves it. It knit up so easy and it turned out gorgeous after blocking. I think I'll be making another one of those soon.

I also finished the Tofuties Tee ( I didn't use Tofuties though, I used Knit Picks Essential). It's blocking as I speak and will just need to be seamed up.

I have three projects on my needles right now also...a pair of socks using Berroco Sox Metallic, a circular needle case using 100% cotton, and a v-neck tank using Lion Brand Homespun.

I'm keeping busy, and loving the time I make to knit. I can lose myself or spend time remembering my beautiful Corrina. I just wish I could knit her something.

I love you my angel!



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Finished!!

Well I say finished, but in reality I'm still working on the knitted bind-off for my Hemlock Ring Throw...but it's ALMOST finished. What a fun and beautiful pattern. I so much love knitting. It keeps me SANE, and it can even make me smile during even my saddest moments. I know deep in my heart that Corrina's proud and happy that I found my grief outlet.

I love you RinaBeana!!!

I'll be posting a picture of the throw as soon as it's blocked.

Ciao

Peaceful Sunday

Ah Sunday's...I find that they can be so quiet and peaceful. I knitted almost all day yesterday and I'm getting ready to start again today, but I decided to make homemade bagels today. They're baking right now...YUM!!

I'm just about half way on my Hemlock Ring Throw, it's a very easy and fun pattern, and I caan't wait to finish it. I'm going to make a baby blue one to put in Corrina's room...she loved baby blue, and I, of course, LOVED HER WITH ALL MY HEART!!!!

Anyway, I need to check on the bagels, and get to knitting!



Ciao

Too Long Tuesday

Ok, today seems to be dragging on by. I think it may be because I'd really rather be knitting. I finished the socks I was working on and started a new project last night. I'm knitting the Hemlock Ring Throw. I only just started but the pattern is pretty easy so far, and I think this will make a gorgeous throw for my sweet man, Scott.

A few months before Corrina passed away she started to crochet a purse. I had taught her to crochet when she was little, so she sort of knew what she was doing. Well, we laughed one night because she brought it out of her room to show me and to ask me what she was doing wrong...the poor purse didn't look anything like it should have. I'll never forget how long we laughed. Oh my sweet baby girl, I will NEVER forget the laughter!!! I promise!!!

Can't wait to get home and knit.

Ciao

Long Time No Posts

Today I realized that I haven't taken any time to post to this blog. It's been months, and now it's a new year. I'll try to be better. I owe it to myself and to my Corrina. This was to really be for her, in honor of her, with maybe a story or two. I miss her so much. I miss the laughter, the noise, the giggles, and that smile. She lit up rooms with that amazing smile. I love you Rina.

Now, for my knitting projects...I've completed 3 more pair of socks. A sweater for myself. A few Preemie caps for donation to a NICU, and I'm now working on more socks. I'll post some pictures later on.

Ciao

Monday Meetings

Monday's on their own can be a BIG pain in the ass...but when you throw in meetings, and new idea's, it's just plain...UGH!

Sorry I've been MIA, but we've been away for two weeks and incognito for the rest of the time. This is September and I have nothing good to say about this month anymore. I'll just leave it at that.

I started new socks righ after I'd finished the last pair, and now these are almost finished. I haven't been knitting everyday like I'd like to, but I am moving along on them ok. I am using Sockotta yarn (Sunny Side Up colorway) and the "Jaywalker" pattern, but I'm doing mine toe-up.

I'll try to add some new picture's of Scott's finished sock's as well as the Jaywalkers in the next few days...don't aanyone hold your breath though.

I miss you Rina, and I love you, FOREVER and ALWAYS!!!


Talk at you soon

Michelle