April 10, 2007
Lots of news...some good, some not-so good.
It's been a while since I've blogged...and lots has happened here. One big thing is that the Yarn Harlot came to town. Did I get to go? No! Why, you ask? Well, I had pink eye in both of my eyes, and I didn't think that the hundreds of people that came to hear her speak would want to be exposed to that. Seriously though? I've never had pink before...ever! Of course it had to happen on the night that I had been waiting for since her first book came out. I can only hope that she loved Denver so much that it lands on her next book tour.
About the pink eye...well, I thought the first day that I was just tired and my eyes were a bit red from the tiredness. Umm, no. I woke up at 3:00am that night and my eyes were almost completely swollen shut. To say that I was freaked out is an understatement. That next morning I made a bee-line for my doctors office and got some antibiotics. I love modern medicine. I was 80% better by the next day, and yet I still had to miss the Yarn Harlot.
Is anyone else having a hard time believing that it's Easter time already? I definitely am. I spent last weekend in the mountains with my parents and a couple of friends. (thanks Cynthia for coming for a visit!!) It was great to get out of town and relax and knit. The weather back in Denver was yucky, the weather where we were staying was in the 60's. I love it when that happens...leave your everyday life behind along with the nasty weather. The picture above is the start of my HP House Afghan. I knit the Gryffindor squares, Cynthia knit the Slytherin squares, and Michelle knit the Hufflepuff squares. We wanted to be able to see how the squares would all look together. This is definitely going to be a fun knit.
In the not-so-good news department, my family has been waiting for the results of my Dad's latest tests...and the results were not good. They weren't at all what we wanted to hear. You can read about it a little more over on my Dad's blog...but basically, the doctors told us, “Remarkable increase in bone metastasis. A significant increase in many of the spots in your bones." So, thankfully, it hasn't spread to anything like organs or lymph nodes, but there has been a big increase in the number of spots in his bone. He'll be starting chemotherapy in the next few days. Please continue to pray for guidance for the doctors that are treating him. Thanks everyone. This has been really hard to wrap my mind around...so I've been a bit unfocused in almost every area of my life. Work. Knitting. Blogging. Keeping up with stuff at home. You name it, and I've basically let it get out of control. I'll sit down to write something out and the thoughts just blow away. Hopefully this lethargy will pass. Until then, I'll post when I can, and just keep knitting away on whatever catches my fancy and inspires me.
Posted by Stacey at April 10, 2007 02:08 PMOh Stacey, pal whom I have never actually met but a pal just the same...I am sorry to hear about your own health woes as well as the continuing ones of your father. Of course I will keep all of you in my prayers (your names go back on the fridge after this comment is done). Nice squares~keep calm via knitting! Signed with a measure of love and peace
Posted by: julie at April 10, 2007 04:37 PMI am so sorry to hear about your father's latest test results. hang in there and know that we are all thinking about you and sending you lots of knitterly love! but I am glad to hear that you are feeling better and i hope that continues! make sure to drink lots of orange juice for vitamin c, and water--it's dry out there! :o)take care.
p.s. the squares look great!
So sorry about the pink eye. I am here to tell you from all of us that were there in that very hot room, thank you. Thank you for not going and possibly giving us the horrible gunky stuff!
You missed a really great time though. I know I don't 'know' you but if you would have asked, I totally would have gotten you a signed copy of the book. Maybe next time.
I am going to do a podcast episode on the visit tomorrow so you will have to download it and see what you missed. In case you don't do podcast, I am going to write about the highlights too in my blog.
Anyway, I have taken enough of the comment room. Take care and know that I am praying for your father.
Marly
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knitthing.mypodcast.com
Oh Stacey,
So sorry to hear about your eyes...Pink Eye is the worst! I've had it before and its definetely no fun!
Also, I am sorry to hear about your Dad's health. I had hoped things would get better. I will continue to keep him in my prayers! God Bless you and yours...
Posted by: Marisol at April 10, 2007 05:25 PMYou know I think of your family and your dad all the time. My thoughts are with all of you, and I hope the chemo does the trick. I had a great time hanging out with you and your family, and I'm continually in awe of how great your family is...
Posted by: Cyn at April 10, 2007 05:29 PMI'm so sorry about your dad's results! You are all in my thoughts! Take care of yourself - whatever your body and mind need right now - do it.
Posted by: Cara at April 10, 2007 05:39 PMI saw the news on your dad's blog earlier today and he has been on my heart all day. I'm thinking about and praying for you guys! If anyone can handle it, I know it's your family, but that doesn't make it fair that you have to handle something like this.
Posted by: sarah b. at April 10, 2007 06:00 PMI'm so very sorry to hear this news. I will keep you in and your family in my thoughts and prayers and remeber to take good care of yourself.
Posted by: Melissa Ryan at April 10, 2007 06:29 PMI'm very sorry to hear about your father's test results. I will continue to keep your father in my prayers. Definitely knit whatever you feel the need to. Unfortunately when faced with news like that, it does tend to discombobulate you and nothing is really normal I'm glad you got to spend some time with your family as a whole.
Posted by: Wanda at April 10, 2007 07:19 PMI am glad you are feeling better, I am still praying.
Posted by: Terri Lynn at April 10, 2007 09:04 PMBummer about the pink eye :( It would have been great to see you at the book signing.
I'm really sorry about your dad. I've been reading his blog to see how everything is going. I'm glad you and your family are able to spend so much time together.
By the way, the afghan squares look great!
Posted by: Terrie at April 10, 2007 09:57 PMI love you sis - you're so awesome!
Posted by: Whit at April 10, 2007 10:13 PMI know that this whole experience with your dad is difficult - just know that you are stronger than you think you are. I agree with Wanda - nothing feels normal during times like this. From your blog it seems like you are handling everything as well as you can and that your family is full of love and positive thinking. I wish there was more I could say or do for you and your family, just know that you are in my thoughts.
Posted by: J. Denae at April 10, 2007 10:34 PMStacy
I have been a lurker on your blog for a long while now. I love to see your knitting content and hear about your lovely family. I have been reading your dad's blog as well and praying so hard. My mom has cancer, fighting her second type as we speak. I know exactly how you are feeling as you battle to go through the motions each day. Sometimes the weight of it all is so intense. I am praying for you, your family and your dad's health. Stay strong in the Lord and in prayer. Take comfort in His power and love and his promise of everlasting life.
I am sorry to hear about your Dad's health, and your pink eye! Your family is in my thoughts. And keep knitting what you want, anything to give you comfort.....
Posted by: Allegra at April 11, 2007 07:38 AMYour dad will be in my prayers. :)
Posted by: Melissa at April 11, 2007 08:00 AMContinuing to send your dad and your family many good thoughts.
Posted by: Kim U at April 11, 2007 08:13 AMMy thoughts and prayers are with you from afar!
Posted by: Liz at April 11, 2007 08:18 AMStacy, I've been reading your blog so long, it feels as though you are one of my kids (wish I was as gorgeous as your real mom).
I want to tell you that feeling disconnected is very normal. Even though you understand that what is happening, it doesn't feel real. Our family just went through this in December.
I pray for your family daily as well as for those who are treating your father.
Stay strong. Although it doens't feel like this is the plan, it is. God has a plan for all of us.
In his love,
Jan
good thoughts coming your way. i've worried that since we'd not 'heard' from you lately if something was going on with your dad. you take it one day at a time, blog when you feel like it, and know we are all here for you....
Posted by: shannon in oregon at April 11, 2007 08:29 AMI'm so sorry to hear the latest about your dad. You definitely have a lot on your plate right now and family is so important so I'm sure you are trying to balance a lot but your mind is elsewhere. Please know we are all keeping tabs on you and hoping and praying for the best. Take care of yourself!
Posted by: Carolyn at April 11, 2007 01:11 PMStacey, I am so sorry to hear about your dad I know all too well what you are going though. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
Posted by: Mandy at April 11, 2007 03:08 PMStacey, I am so sorry about your Dad's results. I hope this round of chemo cures it for him. You are in my prayers, as always.
Posted by: Knit-Eat-Sleep at April 11, 2007 03:14 PMStacey, that is definitely not an easy bit of news to digest, I certainly hope and pray that this round of treatment will give the healing he needs to beat this and get well! Take care.
Posted by: Danielle at April 11, 2007 04:20 PMKeeping you and your family in my thoughts. Be good to yourself, you deserve a little extra comfort.
Afghan looks neat!
Posted by: Steph B. at April 11, 2007 06:15 PMDe lurking to tell you I will be praying for you guys.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's results, and I know that anything I could say would seem trivial. I am here if you ever need to talk.
Posted by: Cathi at April 12, 2007 03:20 PMStill praying, Stacey. We love you.
Posted by: Lynne at April 13, 2007 01:39 PMHi Stacey!
I have been lurking on your blog for weeks now! :o) I discovered you on the Lizard Ridge KAL, and I am now getting ready to knit up the Sugar 'N Spic pullover for my niece (since I saw it on your blog!) :o) Not to mention we have the same name and we spell it the same way! So I have been hooked! (you are now on my blog roll! Hahaha!)
I wanted to let you know that I put your father in my prayers and I hope your family continues to remain strong and grow even closer together during this time.
Stacey
It was nice to meet you Saturday. I love your blog and the pictures. I am sorry to read about your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope to see you again, maybe when you are not so busy. Thank you for all your help.
Leanne
Glad you are feeling better. Sorry to hear about the news your Dad got. I'm convinced the treatments will help. You know I'm there for you and your family if you guys ever need anything. Please don't hesitate to call if you do.
Posted by: Michelle at April 16, 2007 09:55 AM