I think it was in the early eighties that I spent an enjoyable summer reading the Hobbit followed by a red leather bound book of the Trilogy. With great reluctance I had to return the volume when I had finished. Your knitted sweater and all your purchases are lovely! Having reached the age of 76 almost 77 I understand your sorrow. All my love and best wishes, Barb.

Sending love ❤️ and lots of hugs 🤗

Just catching up on podcasts and am so sorry to hear of your loss! I lost my dad to cancer back in 2014 and this year has felt difficult as it is 10 years since I last spent Christmas with him. Sending lots of love your way and I hope that the passing of time helps to dull the pain xx

Claudia, I'm so sorry to hear this. ❤❤❤ Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. ***** Your hat and the shawls are so beautiful! Especially beautiful is the Papillon shawl. Thank you for taking the time to share them with us. Take good care.

Oh Claudia, I am so sorry to hear of this very sad news--it is so okay not to be happy right now….I am hoping that you feel support from all of us out here who adore you so much. Our making can be soothing during these times, but I think you know that already. Sending you and your family comforting vibes! And no judgment here--I bought a kit to make the Papillion shawl over 2 years ago and haven’t started it yet!😮 It’s a gorgeous shawl! I’m so grateful that you come to YT and share with us ALL of the makes!!❤❤❤

Your Ranunculus is beautiful! That's going to really suit you. Thank you for all the shout outs! Sending love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Sending good thoughts, hugs and prayers. 🙏🏼🤗🙏🏼. I understand what you’re going through and hope you find ways to deal with the loss and find peace. Your ranunculus is so pretty. That color will go with so much.

I’m so sorry for your devastating loss of your dear father. I’m praying for you and your Mom.❤

The shawls are gorgeous!

Hi Claudia. My sincere condolences for you and your family, for your loss.🫂💐 Sending you loads of hugs.

Oh Claudia, I am so sad for you. Quite teary right now. I know what you are going through as I have lost both my parents. I will be praying for peace. One thing that is comforting is all the memories that you have with him. You are so right in saying that our craft keeps us going in sad times... Lots of love, Rosemary

All of my sympathy on your loss, Claudia. My prayers for you and your family.

Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your mother for the loss of your father. I am sorry I have just tuned into this podcast now. You are so kind to share Amber's card as well. I certainly am enjoying the advent card that you sent to me! Everyday something new to see during this special time of year. How very thoughtful of you. Continue to take time for yourself - I am sure we who are commenting here are not expecting a reply. Take care.

I didn't know about your father's passing Claudia. My condolences to you, your mother, and your whole family. This is one part of life that all of us are familiar with, hence we can offer compassion because we have felt loss ourselves and understand the many emotions that can arise. Treat yourself lovingly as you father will sense that you are holding him close❤

🫂💕Claudia, dein Englisch ist so gut, dass ich vergesse, dass Kommunikation für dich mehr Energie erfordert. Vielen Dank für die einzigartige Karte. Mein Herz war sehr berührt. So etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen. Ich feiere keine Feiertage, aber es bedeutet mir sehr viel, dass Sie an mich gedacht und mir Ihren Segen geschickt haben, wenn ich am anderen Ende der Welt lebe. Du bist so nett und rücksichtsvoll. Du bist eine wunderschöne Seele! Danke mein Freund! (Ich hoffe, diese Übersetzung macht Sinn)

I’m so sorry for your loss, sending so much love 🤍

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Hey. Just sending you a hug and some distracting blubbering about yarn. I am on my 100 day of spindle spinning challenge right now. So I was wondering about your experience with this? I am also knitting on my advent shawl by Sari. I am planning my travel crafting projects right now. LeVing here soon. If everything goes well i meet Sita on Friday. We will be in the same city for half a day. I will also show some more of the alternative magical world here. Wish you strength for this time. Hear you soon

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