a wrap is in order~

"In that moment,
when watches and clocks misbehave
and you feel a cold vapor wrap itself around your heart,
you unconsciously draw a line at the bottom of a long
column of numbers and come up with a sum
Perhaps it's one that fills you with contentment
and endows you with a level of courage and
an acceptance that you didn't know you possessed.
Or maybe not."

James Lee Burke (The Glass Rainbow)

It was time...time to accept...
and release the cold vapors that had wrapped about my heart...
when someone you love ...
is told something that will break all hearts...
it has become time to be courageous for them.
so..
I decided that a warm wrap...
perhaps something,
something that may fill one up with contentment...
was in order...

















so I unconsciously drew a line...
and came up with a sum...
9 days and 190 cm later...
I have Selene ...finished and ready to block...

















again I brought out the Cocoon ...
in a shade of gray...
one that has clouded my recent days...

























but there was light in the background...
that had endowed me with a sense of courage..
some for me...
and some for the other...
























there were long roads ahead
some that were ripped...
right from the pages of a good book...
and other roads that may be harder to travel...

















but long walks...
and memories....
















would surely bring us to a place to reflect...
a place of calm...
a sense of serenity ...
a place of acceptance..
or maybe not~

Comments

Magnolia Handspun said…
My heart is breaking as I read this T. I hope everything is going well. Know that you 2 are in my thoughts.
I think a warm wrap is in order...a soft woolen hug.

Big hug from Montana.
***
word verication today "thermo"
that's a sign T!
August 30, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Linda said…
I don't know what to say. I wish you hugs and love on your path.
Linda
x
August 30, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Christina said…
Loads of love, good thougths and blessings to you sweetie...

Your pictures are more amazing than ever :-)

Hugs and kisses

Christina
August 30, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Marion said…
I've read your post a few times... every time with a big lump in my throat...
Take care dear friend, cuddle up in your warm wrap when needed, I wish you acceptance but I know the battle that needs... xoxo
August 30, 2010 at 4:46 PM
patrice Longmire said…
I Just want to sit with you and maybe help you with your wrap. To say that I only know you from your lovely blog .......love you as much as I am able from this place I find myself- and that place you find yourself. You can do what is before you. Please take some comfort in knowing that so many of us in this world are holding you in our hearts.

sincerely
p
August 30, 2010 at 4:52 PM
peaknits said…
What a lovely wrap - fitting for snuggling in for the long haul. You say everyting so eloquently, even the hardest words - take care.
August 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Susan said…
Your words and photos are so beautiful, as always. Sending warm sunny hugs from California.
August 30, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Char said…
love as warm as the hugs you give and create. beautiful.

i wish i had better words, but you that i am thinking of you and yours.
August 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM
the nest said…
What a beautiful sentiment you have conveyed in this post and the wrap. I'm wishing strength for you and for your loved one.

best ~ annri
August 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM
beth said…
i'm thinking of you too....and your light and your darkness and your roads, hoping that life will simplify itself for you.....

or at least become understandable.
August 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM
nicole said…
I'm sad to hear that you and your loved ones are facing a difficult time. May you all be wrapped in the love and warm thoughts coming your way.

Take good care.
August 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Renee said…
so beautiful
so sad
sending hope and keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers
August 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM
ELK said…
the use of your beloved craft in a special shade of gray will surely wrap around you that sense you are looking for..the light as well..that is my hope for you and yours ~ elk
August 30, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Carolyn Parker said…
Sending you roses T, fragrant, sweet-- the kind you can kiss-- the ones that will kiss you, and yours, with love, silence, and beauty.

T, i don't know if you saw the yarn ball posts i did. If you didn't you might like to take a look. Sorry I didn't send you a link immediately.

http://www.rosenotes.com/2010/08/scabiosa-atropurpurea.html
August 30, 2010 at 8:53 PM
ulli said…
my thought's are with you....(((hugs)))
August 30, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm so sorry for what you and your loved one are enduring. The wrap, the words, the photos, the sentiments...all so lovely. I'm sure you're a source of strength and warmth and I wish you find the same for yourself.
August 30, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Ally Jay said…
A wrap is just perfect, somthing to cocoon against the harsh cold vapours.
Day by day, step by step the light draws nearer inch by slow inch.
xxx
August 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM
Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said…
Breaks my heart to know that you are struggling to come to terms with something that is unacceptable, unfathomable, and unthinkable yet very real for someone.

A cocoon of comfort ~ may your wrap bring peace and healing.
August 30, 2010 at 11:54 PM
Sarah said…
Wishing you courage and may the knitting bring much comofort to the knitter and the recipient
August 31, 2010 at 2:09 AM
lila Braga said…
hope god will wrap your sad soul in a warm embrace and help you to heal what ever is making you feel so sad at the moment...what ever it is you will survive it...and this is a promise!!!
Thank you for being who you are...everything will be fine.
blessings
lila
August 31, 2010 at 6:16 AM
... said…
these photos , the water , reflections are so nice. and beautiful words, thoughts... the knitting project just right for the autumn coming up
August 31, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Denise | Chez Danisse said…
Even if "not", you've done what you know, what you thought was best, and that is a big something.
August 31, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Doreen said…
Dear Theresa...how to find the words...I am at a loss...but can only let you know how low my heart is for you...I wish you strength and courage...which I believe you have in abundance...and I wish you hope...because there is always hope...with great affection - your friend from the other side of the Atlantic xx
August 31, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Pam said…
Last year I made a shawl - my first - from one of your patterns. It helped to have that knitting with me as I sat in a very sad place, both physically and emotionally.
And now, when I want to remember my loved one I lift out that shawl and it's like being hugged by my dad again.
Take care,
P x
August 31, 2010 at 6:19 PM
jane said…
I think I know a little about how you might feel. My husband was diagnosed with a cancer in february, and, at a time when I might have hoped to take comfort in reading, knitting, sewing and other gentle persuits, I have found myself almost unable to do anything creative. This feeling is beginning to pass, but it has been hard to bear. My thoughts are with you- your words and pictures say so much.
August 31, 2010 at 6:20 PM
lc said…
Your beautiful words and pictures, your beautiful knitting - these say something of the courage that you have. Just remember, nothing good or bad lasts forever. You are my friend even if I cannot see you and I visit you every day. You are in my thoughts. Wishing you comfort and peace.
August 31, 2010 at 7:07 PM
mariana said…
thinking about you and your family t. sending much love from afar. xo
August 31, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Sam said…
So beautiful.....and I love the wrap. Simply gorgeous. The pictures are a dream, and dreams that include knitting are always good, right? Your friend is so very lucky to have someone like you by her side. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Sam
August 31, 2010 at 8:56 PM
christina said…
my friend,
this wrap is sure to warm and comfort.
i send you love~
always
August 31, 2010 at 10:55 PM
SherrieSt.Hilaire said…
Whatever it is sounds so sad...so hard. I just send you the biggest hug and prayer that you will have grace for whatever it is that has gripped you so.

Your photography is gorgeous, Theresa...and of course, I love your stitches.

God bless!
September 1, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Lisa at lil fish studios said…
You look like a warrier in that first photo, T. I hope that bit of fight serves you well during your time of trouble.

I was reminded of Alice Walker's poem...Take the contradictions of your life and wrap around you like a shawl, to parry stones. To keep you warm....

Sending you hugs and wishing you all the strength you need.
September 1, 2010 at 9:12 AM
YarnSnob said…
Thinking about you and your loved one...always. May your wrap bring strength, comfort, peace and happiness to you both.
Take care my dear friend {{{HUGS}}} xx
September 2, 2010 at 6:42 PM
kim said…
That wrap seems like the perfect hug for your friend. Glad you found some time to refresh. x
September 5, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Rachel said…
While it may not be able to fix the struggle you and your loved one are going through, a wrap and the serenity a trip to the coast always provides is sure to provide some comfort amongst the pain. Thinking of you...
September 6, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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