Father's Day.....

Dearest Daddy,

The last time I saw you was on Father's Day....  shortly before you passed away.  I can't remember how many years ago though.  I seem to have blanked that out, but it doesn't really matter.  I've tried and tried to write something acceptable, you know, just 'right'. But whilst doing so I found I labored so much that 'it' just wasn't 'right'.  So, I finally decided just to put 'it' down... nothing fancy.  

There are so many memories that I'm hard pressed to choose what to reminisce about.  No matter, *we* know.  What is important is that you and I did have those times together.  I always knew that those moments *that were happening right now* were to be treasured and would be cherished always and ever after.  I am so happy for this.

There is an emptiness that will never be filled - a void that will never be expressible. When you left you took so much with you... but left so much behind...  You were the only person who *remembered* and  I miss that... and you.... but there are no regrets.

I Love You,

~Your "Shadow"~

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,

I am the swift, uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die!

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am the song that will never end.

I am the love of family and friend.

I am the child who has come to rest

In the arms of the Father

who knows him best.

When you see the sunset fair,

I am the scented evening air.

I am the joy of a task well done.

I am the glow of the setting sun.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die!

~ Author Unknown ~

~ Peace & Blessings  ~

As Ever, Miss Stormy

WWKIP Days and Various Distractions.....

Happy World Wide Knit in Public Days!
June 12 - 20, 2010

Check it out:  WWKIP

Do critters count as "public"?  Hope so, because that's the only public knitting I'll be participating in this year.  They are my public - this is my world and there will be knitting!  Life is good.

I've never been able to stick to having just one, two or even three projects on the needles at a time.  I won't confess how many I do have right now as I honestly don't know and I feel it doesn't really matter.  It seems that things all come around to being finished about the same time or close.  I suppose you could say I'm in constant rotation of projects.  So when I do speak of what I'm working on, that doesn't mean that's IT.  Just a heads up in case you get to wondering. I've pretty much always been a multi-tasker and since these days don't include 4 children at my feet and/or on the hip, I've got to keep myself in stitches.  :)

At the moment, I'm puttering merrily along on my Rosy Citron.  The design is by Hilary Smith Callis and the pattern can be found here: Citron.  It's an enjoyable knit and has been deemed my 'baseball watching' project.  As with any of my 'baseball watching' projects, sometimes they show 'battle scars' - the severity of which depends on the game and the time it takes to 'heal' varies from game to game. Anyway, I decided to make my shawl much larger... as I am not a tiny person by any means and besides, I like a nice 'hug' of a shawl.  Here's a look-see:

Of course it's much further along now - I'm well into my 4th ball of yarn.  I'm using Malabrigo Lace - the colour is Burgandy 41.  It'll probably take around 1400 yards - which is good since I have 1410 yards.

I'm toying with the idea of starting CeCe by Bonne Marie Burns.  I've had the pattern for quite awhile.  It has been keeping company with all the other patterns on my 'to do' list - which means it's in very crowded, but good company.  I have some Valley Superwash DK stashed that would be just the thing.  The colour is 'Spring Leaf':

Pretty, isn't it?  This is 100% Extrafine Merino and so incredibly silky soft.  I think it'll be perfect.  Though since I'm trying to be good (ha) this will wait til I at least finish one of the 'stealth' designs I'm working on.  It should be soon, I hope.  If I don't get too distracted.  Which brings me to this:

 CJKopec Creations
This is called 'Caspian', it's gorgeous!

I've just finished spinning this.
CJKopec Creations

It's called 'Just Because'

The photo doesn't do it justice.

So I have a bit of plying to do.... I best get busy!

~ Peace & Blessings ~

As Ever, Miss Stormy