This past Friday, September 14, was my Mom's birthday. I won't say her age because I am sure she would not appreciate it.. but for fun say that my age = x; x + 32 = mom's age. For her birthday I decided to dye her a little bundle of fabric so she had something new and fun to play with on her new machine that my Dad got for her. (She picked out the Singer 160th anniversary edition). I have some blues, purples, and pinks in the bundle.
I also decided to make her a yo yo pillow... well it will be one eventually since it is not put together yet. She has mentioned a few times that she remembers as a child sleeping under a yo yo blanket her Mom made her. So I decided to make her a little pillow. I made a bunch of yo yos and put them together. I will take more pictures once I put it on the backing and make it bigger because she has requested it be longer.
Mom was surprised with both her gifts. She also got to see both my sisters, my nephews, and my brother in law this weekend so it was a fun birthday weekend for her.
Friday the 14 was also a strange anniversary for me. It marked exactly one year from my date of injury to my knee. That day changed so much for me... it has been over a year since I have run or been in my kayak. I have made slow progress with my two surgeries and many physical therapy visits and I believe I might just be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It took all summer, but I can now kick my leg in the pool and now cry in pain! Wohoo! I am hoping that I will be able to kayak by the time of the November Tohickon release. We will see when it gets closer, but hey a girl can dream.
What wonderful gifts for your mother Carolyn! Hand dyed fabric, how beautiful!!! Your you-yo pillow is sweet too.....lucky mom! I didn't know about the injury to your knee but I am glad that you are able to kick your leg in the pool and you'll continue to get better!
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