tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593065940685995052.post4821305642807702939..comments2023-12-27T09:20:06.955-08:00Comments on THE DAILY FIBER: DAY 2 in which I reveal what a bad seed I amJodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18385925436122590384noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593065940685995052.post-27086663429610990272010-08-03T19:06:03.338-07:002010-08-03T19:06:03.338-07:00After my Dad died about 9 years ago, Mum was sent ...After my Dad died about 9 years ago, Mum was sent a letter of condolence from a long and far away friend, orginally a friend from summer camp where they were both counselors. Dizzy, as she had called him, had lost his wife a year earlier, and she had send him a letter, and so their connection was re-established. In his letter he mentioned the up-coming 50th camp reunion. Mum hummed and hawed, dithered on about what people would think, what would Dad have thought, etc. etc. After months and much urging from myself and some of my siblings she finally went to the reunion. What followed was 7 years of probably one of the deepest and dearst friendships I have ever had the joy to witness. Sadly we lost Dizzy last years to SARS, ironically picked up on the plane on a visit to see my Mum. but I know Mum was ever so glad to have re-connected and re-gained the great friendship they had started so many years ago.<br /><br />Jody - if you think the friendship is good for your mum, then encourage it for what it is - the joy of sharing time with someone who makes her smile. She likely will always remain committed to her husband, but with your encouragement perhaps she can see that she can balance the difficult obiligation she feels she must keep, with the joy and delight of a new friendship. <br /><br />Or, you can always do what my cousin-in-law did with the painter and my Aunt-in-law. Start the ball rolling by inviting him to dinner, or in your case coffee! <br /><br />Whatever it takes, everyone deserves to have a little happiness each and every day. I hope your Mum finds some!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654023762108967428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593065940685995052.post-92000412073365815462010-08-03T17:02:48.248-07:002010-08-03T17:02:48.248-07:00My mom is turning 85 this month. My Dad died 20 ye...My mom is turning 85 this month. My Dad died 20 years ago in November. I know she wishes she had him to visit, but at the same time, I am glad she was spared that vigil after watching her own parents go through it.<br /><br />And if she is like my Mom, she will NOT like the bamboo if she asked for cotton!!Loretta a/k/a Mrs. Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214167409578390500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593065940685995052.post-1022929863678900782010-08-03T13:52:29.970-07:002010-08-03T13:52:29.970-07:00I loved the story about Mom and Bob--What a wonder...I loved the story about Mom and Bob--What a wonderful piece of writing! It is sad and yet offers hope--since these spouses are doing everything they can to care for their husband/wife during their last days on this earth. Sometimes we cannot understand true love.<br /><br />I think if Mom wants cotton, you should do cotton. Just because she is 81 does not mean that she won't know the difference.Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593065940685995052.post-40929824095277870372010-08-03T12:33:32.005-07:002010-08-03T12:33:32.005-07:00I have a bunch of Classic Elite Newport cotton I c...I have a bunch of Classic Elite Newport cotton I could sell you. It's about 16 stitches to four inches. Machine wash, tumble dry and it's really fun to knit with. If you're interested, let me know and I'll see what colors I have. I did my February Lady with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593065940685995052.post-81739297890045431232010-08-03T08:19:53.577-07:002010-08-03T08:19:53.577-07:00What about BMFA Sock Candy? http://www.bluemoonfib...What about BMFA Sock Candy? http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_70<br /><br />As for your mom--I'd go with the bamboo and tell her it's Egyptian cotton. People don't always ask for the things that are good for them. Instead, they ask for the familiar.<br /><br />The story about your mom and Bob was so sweet. You a bad seed? Hardly!JelliDonuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062492342058178839noreply@blogger.com