"I started photographing my domestic world and writing not just about what I had made,
but why I made it, examining the thoughts that accompany creativity and the act of making."
Jane Brocket from The Gentle Art of Domesticity p. 189 UK edition

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Grateful . . .

I am grateful for the beautiful Sosae Caetano hand-painted yarn I bought from her, and the pattern I found on Teresa's blog that I used to crochet this Queen Anne's Lace scarf.
I am grateful for the yellow wild iris in the pond and the ducks that dare to live there in spite of my visits to view them.
I am grateful that the rhododendrons are beginning to bloom around us.

But most of all today I am grateful that my four-year-old grandson is alive and not badly injured after having been hit by a car yesterday.  <3
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17 comments:

  1. KrisMay 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Oh my gosh....thank God!!! Thank God!!!! How awful....terrible!! But how wonderful that he is okay. Prayers tonight...for him, for your family.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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    1. Gracie SaylorMay 17, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Thank you, Kris. We are thanking the Lord as well and asking Him to especially comfort and encourage my son, daughter-in-law, and both the boys, and to bring good out of the situation for all of those involved. Life is precious.

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  2. IntheskyMay 17, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Grace, what a shock for your family but thank God your grandson is safe. It is frightening how easily these things can happen. We all have many things to grateful for. (((Hugs))) xxx

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    1. Gracie SaylorMay 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM

      Thanks for your note and your hugs, Lucy. Both help (:

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  3. Teresa KasnerMay 17, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Oh dear Gracie.. how frightening and awful that happened to your little grandson! I am so glad he wasn't hurt worse. I can't imagine. I'm so glad you have family around to console you.
    Hugs, Teresa

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    1. Gracie SaylorMay 18, 2012 at 12:07 PM

      Thanks for your note and hugs, Teresa. My son and daughter-in-law are very loving and careful parents, but in his excitement about seeing a playmate his mom was taking him to meet, my grandson dashed across the street to meet him. It was near a school zone and the delivery car was thankfully not going fast. My grandson got abrasions on his arm, leg and side of his face, but no broken bones. To our family, a miracle.

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  4. MeredithMay 18, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Wow, you save the best for last. I am so happy he is okay. I just read about an 18 year old girl who died in a car accident yesterday, she was supposed to graduate in two weeks. I am so happy your little one will be okay. I bet your blood pressure will take a while to calm down. By the way your scarf is beautiful, It is my favorite scarf pattern.
    Sending you a massive hug,
    Meredith

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    1. Gracie SaylorMay 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM

      Thanks for your note and your massive hug, Meredith. I am comforted by both.

      I am glad you like the scarf pattern, and glad that Teresa brought it to my attention. It is fun to make.

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  5. AlexisMay 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Oh my goodness! So glad he is doing well. I bet it still shook everyone up, praying for you all. And the scarf is beautiful! Looks like an amazing pattern!

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    1. Gracie SaylorMay 18, 2012 at 12:22 PM

      Thanks for your note and prayers, Alexis. Yes, we are all shaken by what happened, and so grateful for the Lord's protection. My son just texted me and said that my grandson is going to pre-school today.

      The scarf pattern is easy to follow even though it looks complicated. Try it! (:

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  6. aimeeMay 18, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I am SO thankful that your little grandson wasn't badly hurt. Such a thing can happen oh so quickly; many years ago a child ran out between two cars -- in a school zone -- and I hit him. Fortunately I was going really, really, really slow and he wasn't injured. I thank God for that miracle all those years ago and for your more recent one:)
    Thank you for your visit and for the honor of being on your blog list. I am grateful and humbled by it.
    God bless,
    Aimee

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    1. Gracie SaylorMay 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks for your note, Aimee. I thank God for your miracle as well as ours, too!
      I look forward to reading your future posts.
      Happy Weekend!
      Gracie <3

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  7. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Oh my goodness! I hope your grandson is ok and will make a full recovery, what a horrible thing to happen!
    Your garden is looking lovely, the rhododendrons are fabulous :) I love the stunning yarn you have made the scarf out of, it allows the pattern and the workwomanship to shine :)

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  8. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Oh my goodness, I hope your grandson is feeling much better - what a horrible thing to have happened to him!
    Your garden is looking fabulous - those rhododendrons are stunning :) I love the yarn you have used to make the scarf with...it allows the pattern and the workwomanship to shine x x

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  9. SosaeMay 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    What?! OHMYGoodness, that is awful, Gracie! Thank God he is all right! SomeOne was watching out for him...

    Gracie, you are such a bright-spirit and thoughtful person. I feel blessed and grateful to know you. Your creations always always make me smile - they're filled with so much love. Thank you for being just who you are.

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  10. GrannyTaughtMeToCrochetMay 21, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Sending lots of love to your grandson. What a brave little soldier! xx

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  11. HillyTMay 25, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    I'm so glad your grandson is OK, traffic and small children is a terrifying combination.
    Your Queen Ann's Lace scarf is beautiful, I made one of these when I first started to crochet and it was lots of fun.
    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog, it's lovely to "meet" you.

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