The Truth about Knitting
Rome was not built in a day, neither was this sweater.
What is our relationship to things that take skill, time and focus? For me, knitting is slowing down intentionally to create something permanent. I may only get one row done a day, but that row is part of a heritage that will love long after I am gone.
Children do not suddenly drive cars, pick up their socks or say please and thank you on their own. The conversations between us, day after day, are alot like the stitches. Knitting, even spectacular examples like this one, is still sort of crude. The colors are blotchy. The definition is blurry. Life doesn't make sense close up. You don't see the 'big picture' when you're knitting. You don't see the cable pattern developing as row after row remains the same. Then suddenly, you twist the stitches and the rope shape emerges. With children, you may receive a hand made card that suddenly reveals the shape of their heart. You know that every moment, every second of your investment of time, skill and focus and yes, prayers.. was totally worth it.
I had such a card this mother's day. Here is what my twelve year old said:
"Dear Mom,
I love you so much! Even though I don't say it that much. I feel that I owe you for things you've been doing these past years. SO here's a card that I made you for that. You normally don't get credit for most things you do, but in this letter you get credit for EVERYTHING that you do that I see. Time's been touch for all of us and when I say all of us, I mean all of us. Even through the hardships, you've been there for me. Here's a message that I hope you can figure out.
{A child's game of hangman letters to spell out} I/love/you/more/than/anything/in/the/world
Love, Jennifer, your twelve year old 6th grade daughter May 6, 2011
What can I say to such a gift? I will keep this card forever.
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Permalink Reply by Rosemarie Vest on -
Juline,
What a touching gift your daughter gave you and you gave us :
"For everything there is a season . . . "
Thanks for reminding us that when our world get chaotic (and mine was there on Thursday) our Father is there for us in the hardships.
Thanks for blessing us,
Rose
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Permalink Reply by Juline Bruck on -
Thank you Rose! I am sorry to hear that Thursday was 'a test' for you.
If you don't mind me asking, what can we pray for you?
Juline
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Permalink Reply by Rosemarie Vest on
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Hi Juline,
Thursday was a dealing with the IRS day and finding out you can be penalized for having too much owed to you. Seems like a real oximoron to me. It's frustrating, but that's the time God gives you patience not to tell them what you think of the insanity and just listen to the inflexible explanation of such.
Thanks for asking.
No prayers needed for us and my husband and I weathered the IRS storm with God's help and no comments were made we'd regret later.
Rose
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Permalink Reply by Tami on -
Believe it or not, with regards to the IRS it almost makes a sick sort of sense that if they owe you that much, they want their chunk of it, especially with the economy tanked the way it is.
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Permalink Reply by Juline Bruck on
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I agree! To weather the storm with the IRS is, indeed, worth remarking about especially as a praise to God. Thank you for the quick response back.
I'm rolling around in my mind and what comes to the surface are those red flags that the IRS uses to 'catch' people. Anything firmly out of the ordinary is a clue to the IRS (from what I've heard) to investigate. It doesn't surprise that too much money owed back to the taxpayer would be a red flag....what Tami says makes sense to me as well.
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Permalink Reply by Haelie on -
How precious and touching, Jules! Such a great message you shared connecting knitting to life, also. :o)
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Permalink Reply by Ronny on -
As a fellow knitter I can very much appreciate the analogy. Everythings always such a rush, isn't it? Sometimes I feel like there isn't even time to think, I sometimes have an important thought about my faith teetering on the edge of my mind but with the daily grind by the time I can stop and give it consideration its gone! So yes, the things that really matter take time, and importantly, are WORTH the time they take. Your daughter's card is an example of such a task well done - it shows a real maturity not normally seen in children that age - she must be a real blessing to you.
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Permalink Reply by Tami on
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Part of walking this thing where those things that matter take time to build correctly to maturity, is also to experience the concern that you are making a difference. In today's world where so many families are broken, trying to discipline children in one home where there might be little to no discipline of the right kind in the other home leads to feelings of failure. We are experiencing that right now. You could go overboard and do more damage than leaving it alone. Such a fine line to have to find and walk! Only with divine guidance can we make it.
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Permalink Reply by Juline Bruck on
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Hello Ronny!
I read this earlier and found the words were inadequate. I'm not sure today's thoughts are any better! Enjoyed your response to this post. You're absolutely correct! Everything IS such a rish. Today, I'm feeling it more. Had to take the youngest to the doctor's. Thankfully, nothing serious. Trying to fit in writing in here. Yeah. um.. maybe tomorrow.
Tami, hi! Divine guidance-- totally agree. Saying prayers for you and yours! Please hang in there! I believe that no matter how awkward we start our lives, God can sort it out! It may be that some of the awkwardness is dealt with now and some later. The other thing that I"ll pray is that God will give you His presence.
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