January and February are usually a great time to get really productive in the studio.
It's too cold and nasty usually to do much, and I'm a hermit at heart, so it
works out.
These are a few of the garments I've finished lately.
This is one of the last pieces that Lois wove. It had issues on one side, she
was kind of oblivious at the end about threads breaking. But I cut that part off, and used
what was good.
I think it turned out well.
Lois is now in memory care nearby. While on one hand it is heartbreaking, on the
other is it a relief, not to worry about her at home alone, AND driving her car.
She's not sad, and she's not upset about being there, it is too late for that.
She seems mostly relieved.
She is safe, and as her Alzheimers get worse, she is exactly where she
needs to be.
She is close enough to visit, and she can go out on little day trips.
Her sisters are nearby, and several friends, too. So she has a lot of company.
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I am still trying to hang on to the Lois I have known and worked with all these years, because that person is gone. But that's how I want to remember her.
Waiting for one more ortho appt this week, but I guess everything is pointing
to a "new " hip in my future.
It's been a tough couple of years. I'm ready for a wee break.
But apparently, I'm not getting one in the very near future.
Thank God for the ability to AMUSE myself.
A few weeks ago, I had a friend and her two daughters, and a grand daughter here for the weekend,
and we had a bit of a weaving workshop.
It was a lot of fun, and I've decided to start doing some day workshops, and maybe even a
couple of weaving weekends.
I may have to work them around hip surgery, but I guess I will do what I have to do.
Isn't that always the way???
I'm glad Ms. Lois is in a good place, although sad she's not weaving with you now.
ReplyDeleteMore classes and weaving weekends sound like fun, I wish I lived close enough to learn from you.
That last piece is so beautiful!
I, too, am glad Lois is in a good place. I took care of my mom through Alzheimer’s, and anxiety and agitation were part of each day for her — I pray Lois is able to avoid that. Also, I hope you get your new hip sooner than later! I postponed mine until after mom left us — a little longer than I should have — and couldn’t believe how much my quality of life improved. Love reading about and admiring your weaving. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your dear friend. Lois, but glad she is safe, moved, nearby, and will be taken care of. Lovely garments, as usual. Holding classes could be what you need in your life. If not, you will know it and there's nothing to lose in giving it a go! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Lois. She has been a fixture at CAL for soooo long. One more loss in your life. :-( Glad to hear that SHE is not sad...that makes SO much difference in handling such situations. But still...
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