blessed

I feel so blessed to have in my hands this most generous gift from Bonnie.

The scarf arrived on Saturday, and I have been kind of speechless ever since.

Bonnie took the best pictures, better than I ever could, so I will let you look over there. She also has the scarf pictured here, and because I know you will want to make that scarf, too, there is a link to buying the pattern. I bought it the other night, when I was up and sleepless, just knowing that I would want to knit it. I had NO idea that a few days later, I would be the proud (undeserving, but proud, and grateful) recipient of this wonderful, beautiful gift.

Thank you, Bonnie, not only for making this scarf, but also for designing something exquisite.

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I am going to begin by making a long story short. I was in the hospital twice this week for heart palpitations; a racing heart that would not stop all night, twice. I tried every relaxation technique I could remember, nothing helped. After a whole lot of testing, the professional opinions vary from seeing blips in the EKG to me imagining everything and being anxious. Hell yeah, I'm anxious alright....who wouldn't be? Which comes first? Anxiety or palpitations? That is the question. I am now on a halter monitor and will see a cardiologist in 10 days.

Meanwhile, the dining room pretty much still looks like this. We are talking about week 5 now. Trying to keep my calm over this is increasingly difficult.

BUT!!!!! Then I got this

in the mail this week. A loving care package from my swap partner Gina, who participated in a gift swap set up by our lovely friend Leah.

Can you believe all these wonderful things?

A project bag with a bird screen print on it

a tin of tea - right after I post this I will run and have some!!

a beautiful, beautiful handknitted washcloth. I love the colors!

a handwritten card with a knitting pattern on it.

A bar of handmilled soap. I LOVE hand made soap.

And: fabulous Italian family recipies which I cannot wait to try out!! My guys will be so happy.

THANK YOU GINA!!! I also know there was a hug in that package. :) And thank you Leah for matching us up.

Now all I need to do is catch up with myself and get your package in the mail today!