IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

Friendship isn’t a big thing —
it’s a million little things.

~Author Unknown

 I am so touched by all
the help I have received
from each of you concerning
my dress and shawl knitting,
Thank you. I am knitting
along and have faith that
I will meet my deadline.
If I don't? I received a long
distance phone call from a
dear friend letting me know
she has a shawl that will be
perfect and can get it to me
in time.

 The weather here has turned
cooler making for perfect outdoor
knitting

under cloudless skies.
I even had to wear a
light jacket and socks
this morning!

 Do any of you buy
magazines just for the
ads? I bought the latest
issue of Vogue Knitting
just so I could frame this
page from the ads.

 I have been meaning to
show you the thoughtful
gifts that Maria from
Cats, Crafts and Penguins
sent me as part of the Pay
it Forward I signed up for.
Maria  is so talented, and
so sweet,  she even

sent a gift for Miss Bette,
which is a huge hit.

My mail box has been
busy this week. I received
some beautiful yarn and
stitch markers from a giveaway
I won hosted by the lovely
Andi of My Sister's Knitter

and a God's eye, a hand carved owl,

body butter and healing salve all from

the amazing Kim and her family at

 Mothering with Mindfulness.

 

Thank all of you ladies, I love everything

and am so blessed to have each of you

as we travel along in this life.

I just hugged you in my thoughts, I

hope you felt the squeeze.

 

Have a great weekend.

Love,

Tracey

XO

 

A LETTER TO YOU

I love early mornings when it feels
like the rest of the world is still
fast asleep and you're the only one
who's awake and everything feels
like it isn't real and you kind of
forget about all your problems
because for now it's just you, the
world and the sunrise.

 

 

 

Dear You,

Did you have a good week?
Here I felt a return of the
heat, but the humidity is
down, and the nights cool
allowing for open windows
and screen doors. This evening
the crickets are singing and
the frogs are answering, it's
quite lively out there.

Were you able to see the lunar
eclipse where you live? It was
quite a sight to watch, sitting
in the lawn chair, a hot cup of
tea by my side and quiet silence
filling the air. I'm glad I had
the opportunity to enjoy such
an awesome event.

My New Dawn roses are back
in bloom and I discovered I
am not the only one who enjoys
their scent. I am thankful Miss
Bette just smells them and doesn't
eat them like she does my violets.

There has been knitting, but then you
already knew that didn't you? I am
enjoying my sock knitting and now
I am also working on a pair of
mittens. I know, so many projects
now on needles, but I just can't
help myself. I may need an intervention!

I saw a rainbow today, a tiny one,
but a rainbow none the less.  I'm
not sure why, but there is something
about rainbows that are magical to
me and they make me smile.

Tomorrow begins another weekend
in my world, do you have three day
weekends? Oh no, this will be a four
day weekend since Monday is Columbus
Day.   Regardless as to how many days
you have or what you have planned,
I hope you enjoy yourself and your
heart is light and happy.

Love,
Tracey
XO

NOTE TO SELF

Note to Self

Treat yourself the way you
would treat a small child.
Feed yourself healthy food &
make sure you spend time outside.
Put yourself to bed early.
Let yourself take naps.
Don't say mean things to yourself.
Don't put yourself in danger.
{Your skull and your heart are
  still fragile as eggshells.}

~ Pinterest

My weekend was spent at
           HOME.
My haven.
My sanctuary.

A little rest.
A little play.
A little crafting.

I signed up to do a test knit.
I made up a cracker recipe.
I watched a grand dog play.

There were a few naps.
There was a long walk.
There was quiet.

Now I'm ready for the week.

Joining Karen.

{Note: Miss Bette is not hurt in
the photo with my grand dog
Elsie, they are playing, promise}