Faith in Action

This post has been written and rewritten so many times.  My family has been on a roller coaster ride, mostly going downhill, for the last week.  The only thing I could do, the only action left to me was to pray and knit.  This shawl for a grieving mother is faith and prayer in action.  I'm not particularly religious, but I do believe in faith as action and prayer into the universe at large.  Doing something, anything positive, brings solace and comfort and, hopefully, that is infused in the shawl.  Nothing can take away the pain of loosing a child, but love of family, belief in faith can take us all forward one step at a time. 

Thank you for your comments, prayers and emails.  You mean so much to me and your words of comfort are appreciated by everyone of us. 

Comments

[Sidney]

Grace and peace to you in what must be a heartbreaking time. I hope you find comfort in the love of your family and friends, and that the shawl is a warm enfolding embrace for the grieving mom.

[grace]

you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers

[Issy]

Remember the faith in each other is greatest comfort.

[Vicki]

You're all in my thoughts.

[sandy]

The beauty of the pattern will inspire peace as will the comfort of it's warmth.
I cannot imagine. I'm hugging you, Margene, hope you can feel it!
xoxo

[Manise]

Continuing to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time of heartbreak and profound loss. The shawl is beautiful and may she feel the warmth and love that you have infused it with. Hugs to you all.

[Nora]

I'm sorry, Margene. I'm glad you've been able to knit, and that it's bringing comfort.

xo

[cindycindy]

Each stitch is a prayer/meditation. That is a mighty powerful action when you feel so helpless. My prayers keep coming your family's way and will continue. Take good care, dear friend.

[Carole]

You know I'm thinking of with you and there in spirit. The shawl is beautiful and will bring great comfort to this devastated mom.
And just so you know, I've really missed you.

[Emma]

You are in my thoughts, in my prayers and in my knitting...I am a believer as you are...in faith, in knitting and in positive thinking...

[(formerly) no-blog-rachel]

I hope you and she do find comfort. Love to you all.

[Suzy]

Your words, thoughts, and shawl are all very beautiful...love and love...

[Elizabeth]

With too many losses in my own life, I've come to believe the most important, perhaps only, way to address them is to bear them witness. A shawl seems a good way to acknowledge this presence in your life and, perhaps slowly become its companion.
I'm really sorry but am also glad to see you back.

[Jocelyn]

I hope you all find comfort knowing that there are a lot of people thinking about you and your family during this excruciating time.

[beverly]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Margene.

[Ruth]

The shawl is beautiful, Margene. May the making and wearing of it bring much comfort.

Thinking of you ....

[Rachel]

So sorry Margene, my thoughts are with you and all your family.

[Chris]

*hug*

[Kristin]

I'm so sorry for you and your family. I will continue to keep you all in my heart and in my prayers as well.

I do happen to share your belief that our knitting can collect our intentions, and so I am glad that you have your shawl - both for yourself and your sister.

Much Love to you.

[Cheryl S.]

The shawl is beautiful, and I hope it gives your sister a bit of the comfort and support that you've put into it for her.

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

((hugs))

[ruth]

I hope your sister can wrap herself in her shawl and feel your love and support and care. My profound sympathy to you and your family.

[Carrie]

I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[michele]

I am so sorry...big hugs and I'm sure you are knitting love and peace into every stitch. Be well.

[Liz K]

my deepest sympathies to you and your family, Margene.