Last night before I went to crochet class my Pops told me about a news story he just heard. It was about a 98 year old woman who had been burried in the rubble of the Italian earthquake for more than 30 hours. Do you know how she passed the time? She crocheted!
Isn't that just amazing? I can totally see how she was able to focus on her crochet instead of the reality of her situation and how it helped her pass the time. I use crafting for similar reasons sometimes - to redirect my mind, to keep me busy, to feel like I am accomplishing something.
I've mentioned before that my crochet teacher Erna is in her late 80s. I know her love of crochet and knitting and her passion for passing along the crafts to others (she has been teaching for over 30 years) has kept her life moving forward. How many of would feel so incredibly blessed to be so healthy, so mobile, so patient and so sharp in our 80s.
Both stories are inspirational.
I love crochet for the same reasons. I must say I have been inspired by you in the crochet arena.
Posted by: The Girl from Mozambique | May 02, 2009 at 09:40 AM
You are lucky to have such a good teacher, I am really stuggling to self teach x
Posted by: The Antidote | April 13, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Yes, both of these ladies are a real inspriation. I use crochet much the same way you do, to help me focus on something positive and productive. It helps me manage a multitude of health issues and I have something to show for the time and money spent. Drop by my place and check out some of my recent projects.
Posted by: Pamela | April 11, 2009 at 08:14 PM
It is a great story, paired with beautiful work! Can't wait to hear more about your class. :)
Posted by: kelli | April 09, 2009 at 05:35 PM