Seraphina: Mission Accomplished

Yea!! I'm done! I fell in love with this pattern when I saw it. And I bid on the wool shown in the previous post and won....not having a clue what I'd make with it. Then it clicked. I am really very proud of this and will wear it a lot. I was really lucky to get hubby to take 2 pics! I hope ya like it.

Ooohh...Ahhhh!

Hehehe! Here's my new wool. When I get some pics, I'll post my progress on my seraphina shawl. The colors and pattern complement each other very well. Makes me happy!







Bad pics, but you get the idea. I just fell in love with this wool!

Woolie Goodness!

I was tickled pink on Friday to receive 2 packages in the mail! I'm participating in the wild & woolie swap at the 'Ville and got the wool I ordered for my partner. I was very pleased and hope she will be too. The other package....yeah, it was for me. I was just *looking* on ebay and saw an auction about to end on 10 balls of beautiful variegated wool. So I bid...and won! I know I need it like another hole in the head, but the colors....wow!! So, I'm in wool heaven at the moment. Just have to finish up a little extra for my partner so I can get her package shipped out. Swapping is a blast. It involves some of my favorite things....making someone smile, yarn, shopping, and getting surprises! Can you beat that?

I plan to start yet another project with my new wool. I'm thinking the Seraphina shawl. I don't want to felt it because it is soooooo soft! We'll have to see how it goes. If I frog, so be it. It's a pleasure just to pet the wool! I'll be uploading pics soon to share with everyone, and will be ordering more from this seller in the future. She has the most beautiful yarns!!!

There's nothing like yarn to brighten your day!

Thanks to all for your kindness

I just wanted to post to thank everyone that stops by and offers prayers and encouragement. It really does mean alot to me. I've gotten so many kind comments, about Chase and my crochet! I'm trying not to keep my emotions bottled up, but I'm so frustrated that when I do vent, it's like a volcano! I really shouldn't complaining. There are many people out there worse off than I am, every other aspect of my life is great, and Chase is pretty healthy for the moment. This situation just hurts so bad. But it is the love of my family and friends like you that help me to keep my head up. It does my heart good to know that even though you don't "know" me, you care. It reaffirms my faith in mankind.

I thank you.

I'm still here!!

I'm just slack, that's all. We're still plugging away trying to get licensed as foster parents...I guess we're getting closer day by day, it just doesn't feel that way! I get my weekly visit with my lil peanut on Mondays. This past Monday wasn't a good day for Chase. They're increasing his feeds (he's continuously fed by a pump through a g-tube), so it's really hard for him to adjust to even a difference of one millileter. He's already filled to the brim, so to speak. He's had feeding issues since birth due to his heart condition. Severe reflux is one of those issues. Cramping and slow motility are others, just to name a few. It's really rough to hear him scream because he's trying so hard not to throw up while he's trying to have a bowel movement and knowing there's really nothing I can do to help him. I'd take all of his hardships in one second if I only could. The worst was two weeks ago when he was crying, hurting as I held him and tried to comfort him....I handed him back to his foster mom because that was the only thing that would soothe him. There used to be a time not very long ago that I was the only one who could make everything all better again...I'm not that person to him anymore because his foster family has pushed me out of his life and made me less important to him. That hurts soooo bad. I broke down and cried right there...I used to be with Chase at his previous foster parents house for several hours everyday. The new foster family won't give me the same opportunity. His first foster family had another infant to care for and couldn't handle Chase because of his dire need for special attention...in case you're wondering. So this past month and a half has been hell for me. I honestly feel this new foster mom thinks I can't take care of Chase. She sees me as inadequate for whatever reason...she doesn't even know me...anywho, that was a big ol' mess of stuff that came pouring out!

This whole situation has been the most difficult trial I've had to endure in my 27 years on this earth. I didn't choose to love Chase, I had no say in the matter! Yet, the "system" is punishing me and my hubby for making the "choice" to care about this child. I've had to fight to be a part of his life, and I am his flesh and blood. It's simply not fair. Had I given birth to him, no one would have even blinked at his heart condition, and I wouldn't have gotten help if I begged for it. Yet now, I'm having "help" shoved down my throat, and I'm being told the government has to go through my life and find any skeletons in my closet so I can raise the child the best I know how, like any other parent would...it just doesn't seem fair. The harder I try, the harder they make it for me...

Sorry. This is supposed to be about crochet! Well, I made a blanket for Chase. Yes, another one!! The child has at least 10 blankets that I've made for him. At least he won't be cold!


This is a starghan I made, using Yarndiva's pattern, found here. I think it turned out pretty nice!

Here are some pics of felted bags I made recently. The first is made with Patons SWS. The second is made with Noro, for the most part. I had to mix in a little Patons Classic to make it as big as I wanted it...the Noro was too pricey to buy more than two skeins!

Before:


And After:


The colors are much prettier than they appear in the pic...



Thanks for looking. And I'm sorry again about my spewing my life story...guess I really needed to get some of that off my chest.

I'd like you to meet Chase

I'm trying to learn about all this stuff and share bits of my life with anyone who might be interested. I find it so intriguing to have a glimpse into the lives of others. It helps me realize how very much alike we are, no matter how different we may seem. It's also a wonderful outlet to share things important to us, and vent. Just get things off of our chests. The biggest frustration in my life is my beautiful baby not being with me. I'm speaking of my nephew Chase. While he's not biologically my child, he's my son in every other way. I've realized one of my purposes on this earth is to be his Mom. Because he is considered medically fragile due to a congenital heart condition, South Carolina's Department of Social Services, who took him from my brother and his ex-girlfriend, insists we must be licensed as special needs foster parents before we can bring him home. We've been there from the very beginning....fighting for seven months now...but we're finally get close. At least I think! Now that I've given a long winded explanation, I'd like for the world to meet our son, Chase!

I think were as proud of this little man as any parents could possibly be! The men in my life (hubby & son) are my reason for living and breathing. They make this crazy wild ride called life all worth the while!

Grrrrr!

I'm a bit frustrated with the game Zuma. Anyone play it? I've made it to the very last level, which has 7 stages. I've been trying all week long to beat it. I can't do it! It's driving me nuts! And it's taking time from my crochet. I hook a bit, then play. Hook a bit, play more Zuma! So one of two things has to happen to keep this game from ruining my life. I beat it, or delete it from my computer entirely. I'm sure my hubby misses me. Zuma sees me more than anyone! It's crazy. And yeah, I'm going to play now! It's a sickness.