Yesterday marked a significant milestone for me...
A series of tests conducted over the past several weeks and a final examination by my specialist yesterday has concluded I am at last after 10 years cancer free...
Not wishing to dwell on the specifics of my disease I must admit even in the darkest hour I never lost hope...
On a lighter note I have been playing with a ball or two of Noro's latest Spring coloured sock yarn. With its rich cotton, silk blend around here we're knitting light-weight cowls for cool days and evenings. (after all this is Canada and there are still a few flakes flying about)
I bid you adieu and will close with the words of my favourite poet, Emily Dickinson...
' Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune -- without the words,
And never stops at all....'
* Painting 'Girl With Doves' by Charles Chaplin French Painter 1825-91
* Image 'Girl With Birds' Author - Kaycee as seen in ISSUE 55
19 comments:
Hope - it can be elusive - it can be so hard to hold onto - it may be fleeting or it may be nourished and held tight to accompany one through the darkest of times. It's a gift.
Ten years - what a milestone! I celebrate with you!
Blessings my blog friend! Hope is the anchor for the soul. Love the lines from Emily.
Hello,
I am writing this with tear-filled eyes as your blog has so touched my heart today. Your photos, your writing, the music,oh how beautiful it all is. I read and reread, my heart filling more with each reading. I have been so blessed today to have found you through Miss June of Laughing With Angels. I am a follower as of today and will look forward to each future post with great anticipation.
Thank you for adding such beauty to my day.
Blessings to you.
In Grace,
Marie
Thank you so much for coming by to visit! I love the bird nesting balls that you made! I must make some, great idea! Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
maryjane
PS
I LOVE all your fur babies! Sweetie pies for sure!
I love poetry and it can say all you need to say.My heart goes out to you and what you have been through.
I have a cross stich that a girl friend made me that says it all
Faith is the bird
that feels the light
and sings
when the dawn is still dark.
I am so happy your doing well.
Continued health and blessings to you.
aww..such wonderful news Susan! My heart is rejoicing with yours! Sweet blessings my dear friend
~Kathy
I am so happy for you Susan! Your attitude about life probably had a lot to do with your ability to beat it. The fact that you never lost hope is a testament to your spirit.
Your new skeins are lovely...it looks like the makings of some beautiful socks!
sending hugs...
Oh Susan I didn't know about this...what wonderful news you share with us today...I can see now the words...never ever ever give up (not sure who penned them though)...Light weight wool sounds just the thing for those early Spring says...love and hugs, Dzintra
Congratulations! That is a milestone. And look at ll those cuties to share it with too. Looks like a nice One Skein Wonder book. Lots to work with when you are using sock yarns. Thank you for a lovely post in so many ways.
Susan, this is wonderful news. I had no idea. Your capacity to embrace life and take enjoyment and hope from every day is testament to your strength of character.
I celebrate with you in this most excellent news!
Oh dear Emily always has the perfect words ... just beautiful.
Jeanne
xox
Beautiful and inspirational! God bless you!
Congratulations!
Wishing you health and happiness, dear bloggy friend, for many more years to come! I love the Noro yarn! I have the book , but haven't used it yet. I look forward to some seeing your finished projects. have a happy week. Ros
Emily Dickenson is my favorite poet too:). Praise God that you are healthy-what wonderful news!
Blessings,
Kim
Dear Susan...It has been quite some time since my last visit with you. Upon arriving this day, I am thrilled to hear your news! I send to you...joyful celebrations. May your health always be fine and good.
Most warmly...Judy
Wonderful news indeed!
Sending hugs to you.
Jane
I can't imagine how wonderful it was to hear that news! Congratulations!!! You are a strong woman to be sure.
Happy knitting and have a beautiful weekend!
xo Catherine
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