February 08, 2007
The heart...and Ariann
The last few days have been crazy around here. Things were going along...all calm and normal, until my Mom called on Monday night and told me that she was bringing my Dad to the Emergency Room. Of course, I dropped everything and went to join her. They ran a bunch of tests, admitted my Dad, and we went home at about 2 in the morning. The next day they ended up putting a stent in one of the arteries supplying blood to his heart, then keeping him for another day/night of observation. I know that I officially declared this the month of love and all things heart related...but this is taking it a little too far for my comfort zone. The doctors then decided to do an EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy, the next day for some other problems that he has been dealing with in the last few months. Luckily, nothing serious was found, and he went home last night. Through all of this, my mom and I continued to knit on our Ariann sweaters. Lots of hours in the hospital waiting for test results equals lots of time to knit. We both made a good bit of progress...of course, since you are knitting the cardigan all in one piece sometimes the rows seem endless. Plus, I'm making the largest size, as usual, which makes the rows all that much longer. It's times like these that I wish I was an A-cup. Seriously. Things would get knit faster, less yarn to buy...but I guess I've got no choice but to knit with what I've got...so, I'll keep knitting and knitting.
A little retail therapy with Tiffany last Sunday resulted in me bringing home a new bag. (as well as a bag full of clothes) So cute...and it fits the theme for this month. It may be a little cutesy for some people, but I've always been a sucker for hearts. It's a Harajuku Lovers bag. I love the size and little details. Check it out...so cute!
Knitting has really kept me sane in the last few days. I can't imagine if I didn't have knitting to keep my hands and mind busy. It's such a comfort to do something, with my own two hands, that I know what the end results will be. I know what I'm going to get when I finish this. Unlike so many things that have come up this week. Knitting is a sure thing. I love that.
Posted by Stacey at February 8, 2007 11:23 AMThank you for being the constant companion for Mom while Dad was in the hospital and I was running around after my kids. I know you were a support to both of them and I felt better knowing you were there. Your sweater looks beautiful.
Posted by: Whit at February 8, 2007 04:12 PMI'm sending warm thoughts and well wishes for your Dad along with your Mom and you. I'm glad to hear that your Mom has you and your Dad has your Mom.
The bag is totally awesome! I love the graphic quality of it.
Posted by: Rebecca at February 8, 2007 04:52 PMI'm glad your Dad's ok... how scary! Glad you could do some retail therapy, I hope it worked. Cute bag (too cute for me)... is it for knitting? what else did you get?
Posted by: Cyn at February 8, 2007 04:57 PMKnitting is such a comfort when you are stressed and I'm glad it's helping you with everything you have going on.
That bag is cool. I love hearts(go figure) and black and white. :)
Posted by: Kim at February 8, 2007 05:39 PMI'm glad to hear your dad's ok. I know how scary it is to go through something like that. I'll send good vibes his way.
Love that bag, and love that Cascade Quatro. Can't wait to see it all knit up!
Posted by: Helena at February 8, 2007 05:41 PMSo glad your Dad's ok. You and your Mom may be finished with those Arianns in no time!
Where did you find that bag? It looks fabulous!
Posted by: Laurie at February 8, 2007 07:44 PMI feel the same way about my knitting...it keeps me sane and happy! I'm so sorry you had to be so worried about your dad. I'm glad that he's okay!
Posted by: Vickery at February 8, 2007 08:12 PMOMG, I'm glad to hear your Dad is ok. I tried to go to his blog today, but I kept getting errors, so I didn't see the whole thing. I was just thinking of you the other day and wondering how you were.
Posted by: Wanda at February 8, 2007 09:48 PMStacey, my prayers for your family have been dilligent. It is good news that your dad is at home. My favorite line from all of your blogging is~knitting is a sure thing. How true! It is also very true that God is ever present and all we must do is call on His mighty name. He will not forsake you. Blessings to you and all your family.
Posted by: Julie at February 8, 2007 10:10 PMStacey, my thoughts go out to you and your family. I am glad to read that knitting has been keeping you sane. I hope the time that you will be knitting just for fun will soon come again! Best wishes from the Netherlands. Femke
Posted by: Femke at February 9, 2007 12:35 AMHow awful! Best wishes to your dad! I hope Ariann helps you stay sane. Funny, Cara over at January One was knitting Ariann in hospital too. I hope everything turns out well!!
Posted by: Elinor at February 9, 2007 06:35 AMI am so sorry to hear about your dad. I wish I knew had to knit when my dad was in and out of the hospitals - would have made it less stressful. Funny how two needles, some string and a bit of talent can really de-stress us, eh?
I think good thoughts about your dad. I miss mine so much.
Posted by: lisa at February 9, 2007 07:02 AMContinuing to send your family lots of positive thoughts. It's interesting how knitting can really help during times like this.
Posted by: Kim U at February 9, 2007 08:06 AMI'm keeping your father and your family in prayer. Take care.
Posted by: Cheryl at February 9, 2007 08:28 AMI'll be sure to keep your papa in my prayers. I am so sorry you are going through this.
Posted by: Kelli at February 9, 2007 11:06 AMI hope the stent works for you dad. My DHs grandmother had one in and it really helped her out. I'm so glad knitting is helping you through this time. I just did a post about how knitting is my "happy place" It realy is.
Posted by: Cathy at February 9, 2007 11:56 AMSo sorry to read about your father. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.
:)
Posted by: Pooch at February 9, 2007 07:47 PMHope your dad's okay, prayers and warm wishes!
I'm sorry to hear you've all been having such a rough week! Hang in there, I know those terms "stent","ekg", and many other heart related medical terms very well myself! You're doing the right thing, supporting each other. Your bag is really really cute,btw! And I must say both your Mom's and your Ariann's are looking great!
Posted by: Danielle at February 9, 2007 11:25 PMMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marly
www.knitthing.blogspot.com
Keeping my fingers crossed for your dad, and thinking of him in my prayers!
Posted by: mia at February 10, 2007 11:21 AMI am so relieved to hear that your dad is o.k. ... what a terrible scare you all had.
Ariann looks lovely. I'm glad you had her to keep you company.
Posted by: Ruth at February 12, 2007 08:00 PM