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Stacey,

I'll be praying for all of you tomorrow and in the time to come.

*hugs*

Brianne

Isn't it such a privilege to be able to ask for prayer and to pray, even for those one does not know, may never meet until that glorious day in heaven? This is to say that I do pray for your father on a continuing basis. And today I pray for you, Stacey, that you will be strengthened by your faith and by the love that surrounds you. Julie

I wrote today that knitting doesn't have any feelings. When you leave a project, it doesn't feel neglected. Take care of yourself, and your family, and the knitting will come whenever.

I'll think good thoughts for your father.

Sending good thoughts for your dad and your family.

Ahh, sweetie! You've got so many things to worry about. Your dad is definitely in my prayers, no worries there. Just hang in there. Don't let the WiPS get you down. Plus, as you work on them, you make progress on them. Some of them, like an afghan is a long-term project, sometimes it get more play than others, but it will be done when it's done.

The projects will always be there. Just give yourself a break and work on whatever feels right for the time. I am holding good thoughts for your family.

You and your dad are in my thoughts.

You, your Dad, and your family will be in my thoughts. Hang in there :) (((hugs)))

I usually lurk here, Stacey, but I just wanted to send you my best wishes for your Dad.

You're going through a lot Stacey and I am glad to hear that you're reaching out to a support network. We can do nothing but love one another and hold on!

Keep your chin up and keep breathing. Chocolate in large amounts is totally acceptable too. Warm thoughts and wishes for your family.

Your family is SO amazing. I know God is with all of you during this time, and I'll be praying for you to feel that, along with praying for your dad, etc. Hope that things look up!!!

Reading your blog is a treat and I live vicariously through your many wips.....but the blog and the wips are not nearly as important as your family. Take a break and concentrate on the really important things. Just knit to be soothed...progress is not nearly as important as the healing nature of knitting. Your father and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I know how confusing it can be when your hobbies start to get out of control. But more, I understand what you're going through with your dad, and you can know that I'll be thinking of your family and sending a prayer up for you. My mum isn't well at all, losing weight and completely without energy and she's had just about every test there is with no solution to the mystery. Hang in there.

As always if you need anything let me know, even a distracation from it all. I will be thinking you all of you tomorrow!! See you tomorrow night!

De-lurking, too. This knitting stuff is great and all, but it's just not that serious (although I can totally relate to the drag of multiple WIPs)--it's supposed to be fun and relaxing, not stress inducing.

You're always so upbeat and cheerful, which is the peeps love you, but you don't always have to be cheerful and interesting. It's OK to let all that go sometimes. My best wishes to your dad and family.

i'm sending you BIG hugs from san francisco. and my fingers are crossed for the bone scan. and trust me, if i lived closer, i would bring over some chicken soup & just sit & knit with you.

We can go through them and have a RIP party... it'll be therapeutic. Thinking of your family, esp your dad!!

I'll keep your whole family in my thoughts. I know how rough these medical things can be. Just try to find the comfort where you can :)

Knit for yourself. Blog for yourself. You don't have an obligation to anyone else for either one of them. We are just here for the ride. I will think happy thoughts your way, and pray for you.

I love you and your family Stace. Your dad will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow.

Loads of people I ahve talked to are feeling very down and tired. I bet its the season change!!! I have been hadnly knitting--I've been sick! But I hope to feel the nighttime knitting fire SOON!

It will come back to us all.

You, your dad and family are in my prayers. :)

hang in there, stacey. life happens so we can become stronger and grow from each and every thing we have go deal with. we are here for you.

Stacey,

You and your family are awesome. You have a rare thing being so close to your parents. Remember to take care of yourself and don't worry about how many WIP's you have cause they will always be there when you are up to it. You and your family are in my prayers.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, Stacy, I wish I could give you a hug. I know how much your Dad means to you and this has to be breaking your heart. God will hold your hand and walk through this with you. I will pray and pray for your Dad tonight and in the morning. I will also pray for strength for you and the rest of your family. It is ok to be sad, we will all be there for you through the ups and downs. That is what friendship is all about and we are lucky to have you as a friend.
YSIC,
Nachaele

Stacey,

I am praying for your father. I hope all goes well.

Best wishes to your dad and family, and good for him to have an outlet to write it all out! I also get a little bogged down by my knitting, but mostly it's my stash. I don't have random balls of yarn, everything is a project bagged up with the pattern. Sometimes I just don't even want to look at them. That's when I knit a sock.

Your Dad just seems like the sweetest man alive. He seems dedicated to The Lord. He reminds me of my Dad. My Dad is still here, but we aren't close. I may not have the same emotions you have (you seem closer to your Dad) but as I was reading your feelings about the situation... and reading his blog... grief swept over me. I will be emailing my Dad after this, to let him know how much I love him.

Hon, God is in control. Put your trust and faith in him... Let go and Let God. Now, go knit or take a bath... but dont worry. Worry gets you nowhere.

I just lost my BFF/SIL May 31st of this year to Breast Cancer. My worry has developed into an anxiety disorder. No that Deb is with The Lord... my anxiety has consumed me in many aspects of my life. My knitting and faith ground me. I become centered and relaxed and see that God really is in control. He really does take care of everything.

I am so praying my heart out for you, your Dad, your family and for those Doctors.

Stacie,
Much love and prayers for your dad, mine was sick a few months ago so I know what you are going through. Faith and love gets us through. You have some karmic paychecks to cash because your blog brightens our days.

Stacey, you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, and your family also.

Whatever you have to say, whenever you have time to say it, we'll all be here for you. =)

Prayer accomplishes MUCH! Don't forget that!

I think of your dad all the time, and am so sorry you and I didn't have more of a chance to connect at Rhinebeck.

This is a time for the equivalent of mashed potatoes ... garter or stockinette stitch with no deadlines.

(((HUGS))), hon. I wish there were more I could do.

You dad is in my prayers! You are, too.

Sending positive thoughts and best wishes to you, your dad and your family.

I'm praying for divine inspiration for the doctors, healing mercies for your dad, and peace for your spirit.

It's ok if you don't have anything to blog about. No one has something to say every day.

I am going through the "overwhelmed by WIPs" thing, too. It happens regularly. Today is being spent re-prioritizing, mentally, as well as praying for you and yours.

Love to you, Stacey.

Strangely enough, my husband is having the same kind of bone scan as your father, and I can't believe I was led by the Lord to read your blog today! My DH's scan is Tuesday, Nov. 14th, and he gets an injection and has to wait 3 hours for the scan also.

He's been having real soreness on his right side on what appears to be his ribs....so they want to check and see what's happening. Please pray that all is well for him and I will pray for your Dad and you also. Thank you!

I hope your dad's scan goes well. I always feel more rushed near Christmas time, and feel as though I dont acheive much. Maybe finish off a smaller project so you feel as though the WIP's are getting smaller.

Stacey, I only know you through your blog, but I wanted to tell you that your Dad, your Mom, you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your mind is going a mile a minute thinking what could be, but put your trust in God's hands. He is there for you.
Love to you.

I usually just lurk and read your blog. I enjoy it a lot. I've been through what you are going through and it is not easy. I pray God will comfort you and give you and your family the strength it needs. Knitting I think is a blessing from God, and the click click of the needles is very soothing. It is also a good time to commune with God and feel his peace come upon you. Take care and God bless.

It is such a joy to read your blog and the awesome people who support you! I am really glad that you have this outlet for your thoughts and feelings and such overwhelming support. You are an inspiration to me in the knitting department and also in your love and faith. I love you sis! I'm looking forward to some sister time this afternoon.

My wishes for good health and good news are being sent to you and your family. Keep knitting and know that this knitter is thinking of you and yours while she knits.

I amsendng healing thougths you way for you and your father.
Knit if you feel like it on what you feel like. IF you are feeling overwhelmed by too many projects, put some asside and focus on one for a while. The feeling of completing something, anything will bouy you up.

Hi Stacey,

I just stumbled upon your blog for the first time, and have read through many of your old posts because I found it so entertaining to read. Even though you don't know me, I wanted to leave you and comment and tell you that I hope that all turns out well for your family. I can relate a bit to what you described that you're feeling, and I just wanted to lend some support. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I hope all is better soon.

Blessings... I will hold you and your family in my thoughts.

d.

Sending positive vibes your way! I love reading about your family, you all seem so close, it makes me a little envious. Don't worry about boring your readers... I think most of us are at a point where you could write entire posts having nothing to do with knitting at all, and we'd still read. I hope with all my heart that they find out what's wrong with your Dad, and it's nothing big.

I'm going to say a prayer for your dad that everything goes well.
I get like that with posts sometimes. I swear that today's post is the first one in a while with actual knitting content. I've mostly blogged about other stuff that was taking the top spot in my life at the time. We aren't going anywhere

Dear Stacey,

Thinking of you and hoping everything went well with the bone scan. Don't feel pressure about coming up with stuff to write about. I -and I am sure many others- will come to visit you and read whatever you decide to write; whenever you decide to do so.

I come here very often and I am delighted to share a little piece of your life. I don't care if you post pictures, or write new interesting stuff about knitting. I come here because you are a fellow knitter and I appreciate being able to "share" with you.

I work full time, have a 3 year old daughter, a puppy and a husband that keep me very busy. I can only knit a few rows every day, but my knitting is always there for me. Whenever I feel like knitting, I know it is there for me. I wish I had more time to knit, but for the moment my life is very busy. Managing to keep at least some project going is a huge effort, but I feel comfort knowing it is there. I hope you can get some sort of similar peace about your busy life soon.

Best regards,

Ana

Dad is bigger than knitting, Stacey. I will continue to pray for your family, and will share with our pastors tomorrow. God is over it all.

Am crossing my fingers and praying for your dad, Stacey! Your family, based on what I've seen in your blog, seems really amazing and connected. I know you guys are going to be strong together.