Well, I finally feel like we are emerging from the shadows in this house.
My teenage (15) daughter suffers from depression. Sometimes, when life is really difficult for her it feels like the entire family is hostage to her illness. She takes medication, and generally the situation is manageable. Several times a year, she has what I would call an "episode" - excessive tiredness, irritability, crying - you get the picture. These episodes are almost all related to school stress. Let's just say that we recently survived the perfect storm.
Within a 10 (calendar) day period she had 8 tests or quizzes, 2 major written projects all along with routine homework. Did I mention that she was PMS-ing during this time?
In the end, though, she made a difficult decision in a very mature and thoughtful way. I am so proud of her, and the way she is learning to manage the demands of school while seeking balance in her life and health. It fills my heart to see her persevere when she faces these life challenges.
Um, knitting. Baby Gundy is complete:
I used this project to work on my seaming. And work, I did. Seam, rip, seam, rip. I am glad it was just a tiny baby sweater, and not something for my husband. The sweater is OK, but the hat is what makes this project for me. Both are accented by (matching) vintage buttons inherited from my grandmother-in-law, so the gift has that grandma-love good karma to it, too. Best wishes Mama Gundy for a safe and healthy addition to your family.
And a new WIP:
This is a capelet (design based on one in Wrap Style) knit in Malabrigo yarn in two gauges m- lace weight and worsted. It is shaped with short rows and edged in the heavier yarn. I will pick up stitches around the neck and add a collar if I can figure out how to make that happen gracefully. This is my new favorite yarn. Move over Manos.
I really enjoy reading about everyone's Olympic knitting, but am very glad I did not attempt a time-pressure project, given that my life has been a bit "full" lately.
I have a daughter, younger though, with similar challenges. My prayers and good wishes go out to you and yours. And, lovely baby items ya got there...looking forward to seeing the capelet evolve as I'm considering that project myself.
Posted by: Ann | February 23, 2006 at 07:26 AM