I've started working on Gertrude (the giraffe)! Her body is done! The increase are very visible because they are knit in front and back loop, but I think her dress should cover that up!
Update on Ravelympics: Several of you have asked in the comments if I am going to dye the Bare yarn I have picked out for my shawl relay. The answer is no! I want a cream shawl because it will be so versatile!. But if I were going to do that, I could do the dying before the beginning of the games...it's called training!
On the needles this weekend....hopefully finishing the second lace merino sock! Then I must work more on my Secret Prayer Sock Swap, not to mention Gertrude! :)
Knox getting comfy in the new bookcase!
My Story:
Thank you all for letting me share my testimony with you! God has worked mightily in my life and I expect Him to continue! It is so comforting know that the Creator of the Universe is taking care of me and loving me!
DH and I plan to celebrate the 8 year anniversary of me being alive tomorrow by going out to dinner!
Feel free to keep commenting through the 26th (but no new posts this weekend) Monday I will announce the winner!
Ooh, I can't wait to see the finished Gertrude! Have a lovely dinner with DH. =)
ReplyDeleteHappy Alive-iversary! Have a wonderful celebration.
ReplyDeleteGertrude sorta resembles a balloon at this point. Cant wait to see her when she's done
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your testimony. I know for me it's an easy thing to forget, that you have the creator of the universe watching out for you.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine shared something last week that has become my new favorite phrase.
A girl in our small group was sharing that her father found out he had cancer and she was upset. Another friend said "You might have been surprised but God wasn't."
Isn't that a wonderful reminder. No matter what we are going through that has thrown us for a loop, God wasn't surprised. He was ready for it even if we weren't.
I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating your life!!!
Oh, I can't wait to see Gertrude too! I *have to* work on the sleeves of my sweater this weekend.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your dinner tomorrow - I will drink a toast to you this weekend.
Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful thing to celebrate, being alive!
ReplyDeleteCan't to see Gertrude. And a purple dress!
KJo
Gertrude looks like she will be very cool, please do post when she is finished! Happy anniversary to life! Such a good story.
ReplyDeleteHappy "anniversary"! God is so good. Thank you for sharing you testimony.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see Gertrude!! Have a nice weekend. You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished Gertrude the Giraffe, I have been thinking about making that same pattern.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your shawl. I have some laceweight alpaca from Knit Picks and I am trying to find THE shawl pattern for it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you'll have to find somewhere else to put your books!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see Gertrude finished. I bet she's going to look cute. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYes, God is good and so very good to us. I will celebrate with you that you are alive and well- all to the glory of God! Praise Him!!
ReplyDeleteLove,Mom
congratulations on you Alive-iversary as kitten called it, Your story is awe inspiring, and oh my a knitted giraffe I can't wait to see it
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful dinner celebration
ReplyDeleteYour cat looks a lot like my cat!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see Gertrude. Happy anniversary!
Happy Alive-versary! Have a wonderful night out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your testimony. It is always encouraging to see how He takes care of his kids.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Addicted to Knitting.
Gertrude looks like a ballon...
Such an amazing story! I hope you have a wonderful dinner this weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing story! Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful dinner this weekend!
Thank you for sharing your amazing story. Hugs to you and your family for bravely trusting that things would work out!
ReplyDeleteThat giraffe is going to be totally terrific ~ please share her with us as she grows!!! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI agree with a previous comment--I thought you were knitting a balloon at first.
ReplyDeleteThis is so funny...well kinda. Gertrude is my grandmother's name and I was named after her. Thank heavens my mother shortened it to Trudy, but I love my grandmother so much--I am glad I was her namesake!
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