Generosity (WIP)

It's early, but seems late to me.  I've been wearing an apron for about 5 hours, cooking and washing up. Normally duties are split up a bit, but in an unfortunate irony, Partner strained his back while we were at a yoga class this morning. You can read his take here.

And we are off early, early in the morning for a race at Stinson Beach and I'm looking forward to beautiful scenery.  You may recall last year that I said this was a hike for the first 3 miles and a run for the last four. If Partner can run, we are both trying to beat last year's times.  Boy #2 is going to try to win.  Boy #1 will hang out at the finish and wonder what makes us do weird things like get up in the dark and drive for an hour to run.

I had a couple plans for a post today.  But the mail came and changed all that up.  I feel so incredibly fortunate to have found some lovely people through blogging and knitting.  Today, I was struck by just how fortunate I am.

Earlier this week, I discovered a fellow crafter at work.  She's a crocheter.  I showed her The Mittens and she said, oh, I've got to bring in some yarn I got in a Christmas swap because I'll never make socks.  I even told her she could crochet socks, but she insisted.
Would you believe, the yarn I use on the (rare) occasions I make my wool-allergic mother socks? And even in a color I know she will like!

And then today.

The mail came.

A package I knew was coming from a friend arrived.  But it was lumpy.  She's not good at keeping secrets, and had said she had bought me a book.  But lumpy?

The yarn is Handmaiden Fine Yarn Sea Sock.  Not only does my friend buy me a copy of Capitol Knits the week before the official release -just because - but, she also sends me the remnants of a very special skein of yarn.  More on this later...

And, as if all that wasn't enough....  The answer to a cryptic question from a couple weeks ago.  Another package, this one from Kate. Why do you want my address, dear Kate? Because you are a kind and generous person.

A handmade item in colors I love, a lovely little hat pattern, and a truly enjoyable card. I was all set to use the cloth when washing up tonight, and then thought, "Use a gift as a dishcloth? Why no!" Thank you for the idea Nova, I'll be using this as a facecloth! The whole package was so nice, but the card really touched me for it's thoughtfulness.  I'm a fan of the old fashion letter.  I am happy too that we have 'met' through the interesting world of blogging, my friend.

A week of abundance.  I was quite stunned. Gobsmacked, as they say. Generosity is a touching and beautiful thing. What a wonderful work in progress.

Comments

[kate]

That got there quickly! Glad you like it, I love the last picture of you with the cloth.

That book looks intriguing, I'll have to keep an eye out for it. And what beautiful yarn.

Good things for a good person, I say.

[melissa]

well all this generosity could not have befallen a more deserving target. i consider it karma for all the kindness and generosity you show to others.

and like kate, i love that last photo! you are too adorable.

[he he he]

Brad Pitt agrees that she is adorable. :)

[snoopydog]

You obviously deserve all this generosity! How lovely to feel so special and spoilt this week. Gorgeous gifts too! Have a great week. Ros

[Rachel]

I, too, received a special package from Kate this past week...made my week! Actually, over the past year, I've been on the receiving end of so much generosity from 'blog' friends. Really, they (you) are just 'friends'. I'll be documenting some of this generosity in the weeks to come!

I hope you were able to beat your time on the run...I remembered that race without even having to go back to the post!! Very admirable that you are doing it again!!

[nova]

Oh, go you! I hope the dude feels better soon, I have my fair share of back issues, and I am sympathetic. Also, I feel sad that your mom is allergic to wool.