Hanging On By A Thread

Granny Masters taught me how to crochet when I was eleven-years-old. She was so proud of that fact. I loved crocheting with my Granny. We had a wonderful banter we would exchange as she would fuss at me for not holding the yarn the "right" way and I challenged her on who determines the "right" way. She would throw those beautiful, wrinkled hands up in the air while declaring "Oh for Pete's sake!" and then go back to her own crochet project.

Time passed, I grew older, my Granny died.

It would be many years before I picked up a crochet needle again. 

In recent years that love of crochet has reignited within me. As I was working on a blanket recently I realized I had made a mistake. It had to be fixed so I begrudgingly began to unravel the work. And I went on to do as Granny had instructed. She taught me much in those sweet times and I will cherish them always.

• Always keep control of your thread. If you don't your work will be too loose and messy or too tight and unattractive.
• Know ahead of time the colors you want to use so you are prepared and have your needed supplies on hand.
• When you start something, finish it!
• Don't compare your work to anyone else. You are uniquely you and it will show in your work.

I especially have carried with me what she taught me about "hanging on by a thread." 

As I have aged and experienced the ups and downs of life I realize how important it is that I discern those things (or loose threads) I am supposed to hold on to and those I must let go of. 

I will forever keep close to me these words of wisdom from Granny.

It took me a "few" years of growing up to realize the wisdom she shared with me. I'm glad to say Granny's teachings still hold a special place in my heart and in my daily living.

You may not crochet, but I'm fairly certain these things Granny taught me are things you could learn from as well.

Enjoying the Journey

Debra

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

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