Last night, I didn’t get much writing done because I spent a good part of the knitting this hat:
The finished hat will be a gift for the baby of a woman I work with. She has been on bed rest since Valentine’s Day because of a herniated disc. I’ll be thinking of her today as she undergoes a C-section, delivering baby Julia three weeks early. Immediately after the baby is born, my friend will have surgery to repair the disc. I pray that all goes well for her and her baby.
By today’s standards, I was pretty young when my children were born. Looking back, I think that was a good thing. My husband and I were too young to really understand that having kids is a pretty risky business. Or that their grip on your heart only tightens as the years go by. But I can’t imagine life without them.
Thank you to Stacey and Ruth at Two Writing Teachers for hosting this Slice of Life Challenge!
Reading to the Core 
Your post touched on so much yet the word CARING comes through as a common thread….caring for your friend…caring for your children…caring for others…glad you got the hat finished!
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Love the hat and the post. Isn’t it true about the grip!?!? And how about that you’re only as happy as your unhappiest child. I don’t think that ever changes…
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You look like you are an incredible knitter. They do have a grip still 26,27, 30…forever. xo
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I wish I had someone to knit with. It must be relaxing once you know how. I love the idea of having a bowl full of yarn! Grandchild #5 is about to come. The worrying/caring goes on for yet another generation! Hope all is well for your friend. Like to see that hat on her new baby some day.
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I always find knitting relaxing! Some days I even carry my knotting to school, so that I can knot during a meeting:)
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I guess I am rushing: meant to say “knitting to school”
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I’m sure she will cherish your homemade gift, I wish her well!
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A sweet little hat for a new arrival! I keep thinking about what to knit from some beautiful alpaca yarn I have. Just can’t get inspired! Perhaps I try a hat!
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The hat is beautiful, & it is a wonderful thing that you know how-all in one evening, & that you’re doing it for your friend’s baby! I am envious. I hope your friend & baby are fine. One of my colleague’s wives just had their baby, after bed rest since October! It’s been such anxiety for them, & it’s a thrill that all is well.
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