Right before Brady’s surgery, I had a friend touch base, just to see how I was feeling about the day, what my plan was to keep busy, did I have anyone planning to join me at the hospital, etc. I told her I had no one coming along but that I felt really content with that, actually, and it left me free to walk or sit or text or scroll or cry in the bathroom or do anything I wanted to do. I told her that during Brady’s last surgery, I got a little bit twitchy, so I went to Michael’s and bought yarn 😅 She proceeded to send me an e-transfer and told me to “get the good stuff.”
And I did 💜 Not that day, but for the next day when I was lurking at the hospital, visiting Brady on and off in observation. I chose some yarn that I have pined after for a good while now but that I consistently left behind because I was trying to be an adult and not buy yarn that I didn’t have an immediate project in mind for. But this was my open door. Which was perfect, as this particular color was on its way out.
I worked with it here and there at the hospital, in between naps, waiting for discharge.
And since Brady has been home, I’ve continued working and crocheting something pretty. I’m SO happy with this yarn, and I’m SO grateful I was given the chance to buy some!
Laela likes it too 😍 Melted my heart!
THAT’s the color!! ☝️😍
I felt super seen with this gift 💖 It is a VERY Hailey thought, and I really appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness. To my friend who doesn’t follow this blog (which is SO fine) THANK YOU for understanding how I cope best. How I rest most effectively. And how I occupy idle time the healthiest.
EVERYONE should take a swing at fibre arts! No joke.
Keep your hands busy.
Learn a new skill.
Don’t dwell.
Make something beautiful.
New yarn is good for the soul.