Saturday, December 7, 2024

Wishing You Joy and Serenity for This Holiday Season

2024 has been a tough one for me. We've had to make some tough and a little heart-rendering family decisions. As a result, joy and serenity have been somewhat elusive for me. My granddaughter and her husband's announcement that they are expecting in February did a lot to boost my joy. New life for the new year. But I couldn't seem to escape that "waiting for the next shoe to drop" feeling.

Finding Serenity

Then, in October, I noticed how calm my daughter looked knitting, and I saw a request from an organization looking for premie and newborn hats. I pulled out my long-dormant crocheting stuff and found the serenity I needed, starting with a few hats.

Next up was a hat and booties to give our first great-grandchild this Christmas and a blanket as a gift for an upcoming baby shower. (The expectant parents have chosen not to know the baby's sex before birth.)



I also made our son a hat for Christmas.

Coming Up

Along with more baby hats, I plan to make this stuffed toy. The grandfather-to-be raises pastured pigs. 

This supposedly easy-to-make sweater also caught my eye.

Do you have an activity (in addition to prayer) that helps take the edge off life?

Just for Fun

I love these.

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