Comments on: Never ready for this.

By: Because I want to remember this | Leonine Ponderances

Because I want to remember this | Leonine Ponderances — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:56:56 +0000

[...] a distraction spree reading up and browsing my latest favorite knitwear designer when I came across this heartbreaking story in her blog. I had to fight to keep from sobbing into my keyboard. I know that the tears were in part because [...]

By: Megalion

Megalion — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:25:30 +0000

oh my gosh… I’ve just found your work and am loving your designs and trying to decide which to do first: Aimee Swing Coat, Anastasia stockings, the new Nanette, etc and then I came across this.

It made me cry here at work. I’m so sorry that you had to lose her like that.

I think its wonderful that you designed and named the Angelina for her and that you were donating a portion to the SPCA. I volunteer with a dog rescue here in southern california. For a while, I lived my life 24/7 there, even sleeping at the kennel among the dogs.

No wonder I felt such a connection to your designs starting with the Aimee which is the first I laid eyes on.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:39 +0000

Just read this, and we talked about your mother in the workshop in Philadelphia last week. I know we thought about how proud she was of you and what pleasure she had in your work (and liked things you made for her!). God bless.
-Marianne

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:26:48 +0000

I just read of the loss of your mother. I send you my deepest sympathies. I just lost my mother in ‘06 and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of her. Your mother was very lucky to have you for her daughter, she was also lucky to have taken a nap and gone to sleep in such a way where you know her last thoughts were probably of you and the cruise you had and the one you were to have together.

By: Mary Kay

Mary Kay — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:10:12 +0000

Joan, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. It always hurts more if the memories are happy. Logical, but still painful. Keeping her memory alive by naming a pattern for her and honoring her name with a donation from the sale of your pattern that made her so proud is wonderful. May it lighten your heart to know people (like us knitters)care.

By: Hana

Hana — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:30:42 +0000

I knew of your designs but just found your online site and blog. I am so very sorry for your loss. I work around aging, caregiving and hospice and have had the honor of being present with many families going through similar experiences. One thing I’ve seen, and have experienced myself, is that memories do make it easier as time goes on– you’ll find you have so much to treasure, so much to comfort you. I’ll be thinking of you. May your grief be made easier to bear by memories of your mother and by all that you share with loved ones still with you.

By: renee

renee — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:43:03 +0000

{{{Joan}}}
Yes time will wear the sharp edge away and the stone in the bottom of your heart will lighten,

but knowing you were a source of joy and delight even up to her last hours on earth can bring you solace now for in this both mother and daughter were truly blessed.

Wishing you all the best and holding you in my heart,
renee

By: Mara

Mara — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:01:59 +0000

Joan, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heartfelt condolences. You paid a wonderful tribute to her and she must have been so proud of you. The best gift we can make our parents is to live happy, productive lives.

By: Doreen

Doreen — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:56:51 +0000

I am so sorry about your Mom. But what a wonderful relationship / friendship you shared. I am sure that she will always be an inspiration for you. You all will be in my prayers.

By: Cate

Cate — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:20:16 +0000

Joan, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I still think of things to tell my own mom who passed away last April. Your mom sounded like a wonderful, fun lady.