Monday, September 16, 2019

New Life

Finding enthusiasm, rhythm and purpose in this new life of mine has not come with as much ease.
That is how it should be with love. This I know will be better with patience.


A bright spot has been welcoming this New Life into my heart.


Meet Frances now nearly two months old.


With both of her grandmothers knitters, Miss Frances is sure to be kept warm and cozy.

My contribution thus far is a shawl blanket started last January when we first learned that # 9 was on the way.


I worked on it during those last months that Fritz was so weak while sitting at his side,
each of us encouraging the other in all the ways that matter. 


So in a very real way, wrapping wee Frances in this shawl was like wrapping her in her Papa's Love.


Now all my babies have babies of their own. 

A circle complete. 

13 comments:

Lynne said...

Oh my . . .
The shawl brought me to tears . . .
Tender and loving . . .
And all of your babes now have babies of their own.
Love Frances’ two month old smile, eyes . . .
You MarmePurl, are a beauty like no other . . .
So very happy I met you . . .
I love you . . .
love
lynne

thecrazysheeplady said...

A beautiful gift...on many levels.

llswink said...

I have been lurking for quite some time mute and unable to comment. But this morning's post brought news of a joyful reprise and needs congratulations. Frances is beautiful and you are truly blessed. I am glad she renews your joy!

Love,
Lynda

Buttons alias Grace said...

What a beautiful gift to wrap a beautiful babe. The love knitted into it will last forever. I think Lynne echoes my thoughts perfectly. Congratulations to all. Hugs B

Pembrokeshirelass said...

Beautiful baby. Such a sweet time!! The blanket is really gorgeous and, I’m sure, will be used with pride! I have 3 different projects on the go at the moment. I must pick them up and get on with them. Seeing what you’ve done will, I hope, inspire me to start again!

Rose said...

Oh, such a sweet post...I am so glad you have Frances in your life...how sweet it will be to tell her about her grandpa.

Lynne said...

She's beautiful and you are too, holding her so natural! She such a lucky baby to have you to give her so much love! The knitting is exquisite. You seem to be recovering little by little, with all you've been through. Strong lady! You husband would be super proud of you!!XO

Elizabeth Edwards said...

well that is just great news. Congrats 2 u all. gorgeous handie-work. u r so talented. what fun. Merry Christmas and a 2020 that will be just awesome. big big hugs. thanks for your visit!! ( ;

Debbie said...

i got so teary eyed, you are so brave. the shawl blanket looks like one my knitting teacher made, it is so beautiful and so very special...

a circle complete, how appropriate!!!

it was so nice to see your name in my inbox today, i hope you are surviving!!!

Debbie said...

i was so happy to see your comment today!!! how are you doing??

Nancy said...

Thanks so much for stopping by... what a lovely baby! So fortunate. Good to see you again. xo

Debbie said...

hi joan...i was hoping to see an update, but, not seeing one, i know it is not time yet. it is so nice to know you were thinking of me, i think of you also. i hope you are knitting, enjoying the landscape and flowers around you. and more than anything, i hope you are enjoying those 4 wonderful children and all the grandchildren, you are blessed in so many ways. keep knitting!!!

ps...i can no longer reply via email!!

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