this is absolutely true! i confess have hardly picked up a needle in the past six weeks....only after my heart surgery did i abandon sewing for this long. this recent time was a different kind of heart surgery without a fix...still busy wrapping up mom's affairs, copying pictures for siblings, catching up on exercise and rest. the hot weather is here for a day or two and will be inside with a/c running.
i've also been decluttering....looking around apartment with new eyes, er rather my daughter's eyes, to see what can go and how to maximize space. getting rid of stuff doesn't do anything to fill the grand canyon-size void in my life these days, tho. just trying to keep occupied and create a new normal for my life.
and the chookshed challenge for april? a total bust....so back on the list go the dargate baskets appliques...sigh
Life gets in the way and we have to deal with it. When you are ready to pick up a needle, you will and sewing will help bring calm back into your life. Time later to accomplish things.
ReplyDeleteIt's s so hard for me to sit down and concentrate on anything when I'm grieving. I look at everything with the eyes of my children who will have to go through all my stuff someday. I went through my orphan block box on Saturday looking for something to make into a stuffed heart. All those blocks with no where to go. I even have some of my MIL's orphan blocks. I found some I could use but I think the rest might go into the trash. I hope you're healing a little.
ReplyDeleteI am still going through my Mothers things, she never threw much away, we donated many truck loads. When I finish with Moms stuff I will start on mine...like you said I feel guilty leaving it for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteYou have had good reason to abandon sewing. I can really relate to your feelings, Grace, having been there myself in the recent past. It does take time to find your sense of self again, and to find joy in your new normal--but it comes. Though I still think about my Mom every day, it is less painful, and I can now enjoy this phase of my life, but it took time to get here. Praying for you my friend!
ReplyDeleteThat is ok and expected, Grace. You need to fill your time with anything that can get you through the day. We love and support you no matter what.
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