Friday, October 19, 2012

Autumn's New Sweater

Hello,
 How is everyone doing this week? I have had the last two days off from work. Not because I wanted to, I slipped on some wet leaves on Wednesday and landed on my artificial knee. I am am going to be ok, but it was pretty scary. I dropped my phone when it happened and I couldn't get up. I tried to call my friend, who was driving away from my house, and my phone wouldn't work. Autumn helped me get inside to the computer chair. It has wheels. I got online and emailed a few people, my phone was dead and I had to get ahold of my husband. Then I got on Facebook and tagged a couple of people and asked for help. My boss, Heather, was here within minutes to help me. Whew, I was so terrified that I had broken a part of my new knee. Will came racing home and long story short, I am ok, just really sore. The upside, I have had lots of time for my hobbies. I finished Autumn's hoodie. She picked out the yarn. I wasn't sure how the yarn would look and then we had to wait almost two weeks to get one more skein to finish it. The pattern called for 1,000 yards, I used more than 1,300 yards and I checked the gauge. That kind of stuff drives me nuts. I don't live close to the yarn shop and I had even bought an extra skein just in case, but it still wasn't enough. It was worth the wait though. She wore it to school today.


 I am so proud of my little girl. She was with me when I got hurt and she was such a great little helper. She was scared but she did everything I asked her to do. We don't have a landline, I don't think very many people in the US do anymore. She was ready to go start knocking on the neighbor's doors to find me some help. Facebook is attached to email and most people have smart phones. My boss heard her phone ping and checked and saw that I had posted that I needed help and she came right over. Several people saw my post and were ready to come over. Made me feel a lot better. I am so clumsy. Made me feel like an idiot to fall like that. I really want to thank my friend, Heather Wyjack and her husband Tom, for coming right over. I admit, I was a complete emotional mess when they got here. So that is my post for the day. I had planned a different post, I need to talk about some awards that some friendly bloggers have given me. I will do that tomorrow. I also have a couple of projects that are just about done. I will talk to everyone soon. :)


10 comments:

  1. Ouch - how scary for you and well done to Autumn for helping :) Amazing how brilliant children can be at time likes that :)

    Love that sweater - it looks so snuggly :)

    Hope you're feeling less sore soon xxx

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  2. I really like the sweater, I keep wanting to try to and make one for my little grandaughter but just haven't got to it yet. I'm new to your blog really like your stuff.

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  3. I really don't like scares like that. My sons have had to help me when my back has seized up. I have been a snivelling wreck and they have rescued me. It is great to have good kids. I am glad you are ok. You and your daughter are a good team. I love Autumn's choice of yarn. The hoodie is very groovy and looks fantastic. Does Autumn Crochet yet at all? xxx

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  4. Oh my goodness, you poor thing. I am glad you are ok. Big warm healing hugs to you. xoxox Autumn looks gorgeous in her new sweater.

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  5. Oh dear, Kashi! How scary for you and your daughter! I'm glad you were rescued. Your daughter looks just ADORABLE in that wonderful hand made hoodie.. bravo, mom! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  6. I'm so glad that you are ok now, well done Autumn for looking after mummy.
    Autumns jumper looks awesome, great choice of colour

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  7. Sometimes people are amazing, well done Autumn for doing such a great job of taking care of mummy, and you look adorable in your new jumper.

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  8. You poor thing, hope you are feeling much better now. Autumn is a star! She sure deserves that lovely sweater.

    Helenxx

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  9. So sorry to hear about your fall. What a little angel you have to be so brave during your scare. I know she was a big help to you! Glad everything is ok. Her little sweater is so nice and it looks so sweet on her! Take care, Shari

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  10. I'm so sorry to hear the story about your knee, hope you're alright again meanwhile!! Autumn's sweater is really beautiful, she looks so pretty & proud :-)

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