As Kat Knits

Twenty-six years ago, I released a child for adoption. I trusted faithfully that my choice was the right one, and my faith was not in vain.

As you are all aware, this daughter found me last summer and we have stepped forward together on a new path ever since.

This daughter sent me a lovely email for Thanksgiving and I would like to share this excerpt with you all:

“It’s the night before Thanksgiving and I was really wondering what you were going to be doing and hoped that you and your kids will be having a great holiday. I wanted to let you know what I am thankful for since I won’t be with you to tell you. I am thankful for God and the beautiful family that he gave me, for my health, and the health of those I love. Also for helping me find you it has been a long time coming and I am very thankful for that.”

I can tell you simply and truly, Gentle Reader, I am humbled by her beautiful words and can only tell you that I am so undeserving of them. The blessings that this child has poured upon me are sweet and most incredible.

On top of that, Frick and I have struggled in our relationship for some time now, and yesterday I spent time with her and it felt like old times between us – so much so when I called her by her nickname, her face lit up and she crawled in my lap. There was no way to stop the tears from leaking from my eyes as I sat holding her.

When you least expect it, your children do things that you never hoped for nor imagined would ever happen.

It is the unexpected blessings that I am most thankful for…

Also, I need to give a shout out to our two contest winners!!  Congratulations to Biddy and Beverly!!

TEN things you wish you could say to TEN different people right now:

1. Make the call!

2. Grow up.

3. You’ve said that already

4. If you don’t watch it The Crazy Lady is going to show up…

5. I really love you!

6. I have missed you horribly.

7. Wait, I have to write that down!

8. Don’t make me say it again!

9. Smile!!

10. Absolutely, I would love to!

NINE things about yourself:

1. I wake up in a good mood, and that won’t change – many have tried and failed!

2. I love to laugh and do so every chance I get!.

3.  I use foul language far too often, damn it all!

4.  If I get upset, my voice gets louder.

5.  I don’t yell, I get loud, remember that!

6.  I am a Stephen Minister.

7.  I love children, but do not want anymore nor do I want grandchildren anytime soon!

8. I love to cook – and I really mean it!

9.  I love to sing, and do so with wild abandon and no shame.

EIGHT ways to win your heart:

1.  In all things, be honest.

2. Kiss my neck right there…

3.  Hold my hand and don’t let go.

4.  Smile with your entire being.

5. Make me laugh.

6. Engage me in intelligent conversation that expands my mind, teaches me something new, or widens my horizons.

7. Hug me like you mean it.

8. Bring me flowers for absolutely no reason.

SEVEN things that cross your mind a lot:

1. You have to be kidding me.

2. Isn’t it five o’clock somewhere?

3. I could be knitting…

4. What the hell did I walk in this room for…

5. Do I work tomorrow?

6. Do I have clean clothes for work tomorrow…

7. What day is it?

SIX things you do before you fall asleep:

1. Put the dogs out one last time

2. Brush my teeth

3. Get a glass of water

4. Say good night to Plurk

5. Read or knit.

6. Say my prayers.

FIVE people you couldn’t live without:

1. Frick

2. Frack

3. Paddywhack

4. SC

5. my “other” daughters

FOUR things you’re wearing right now:

1. Jeans

2. Tee-shirt

3. Earrings

4. A Smile

THREE songs that fit your life perfectly:

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Wailin’ Jennys “Glory Bound”

Diana Krall “Popsicle Toes”

TWO things you want to do before you die:

1. Love completely and without reservations.

2. Be loved completely and without reservations.

ONE confession:

1. I am deathly afraid of roller coasters.

The patients that come to my unit are healthy and have elected surgery to replace their worn out knees and hips, or back surgeries that make patients in pain again realize life that is pain free or relatively so. Unfortunately, not everyone who comes to a hospital is going to get better and go home to his or her family and friends.

Yesterday, in the small details of the day as I was frustrated with myself for the feelings of “not knowing all instantly” a beautiful thing occurred.

Clear and sweetly, suddenly a chorus of voices broke out in song – the mixture of voices was hauntingly beautiful as they sang the hymn.

One by one, I watched my co-workers grow silent as we all listened to the beauty of the song, flowing with love from this family as they raised their voices in a not so perfect harmony.

It the midst of the frenetic pace of the day – this family reminded me of what is most important.

In life, it is the little things done well that are most worth doing.

Do not forget the contest, go visit my other blogging friends and leave them some comment love.

I challenge you today to go out and do the little things well, Gentle Reader – they are well worth doing!

Early to work today, umm, make that extra early to work!

But I wanted to stop by and remind you about our ongoing contest that runs through Wednesday, so don’t forget!!

Here are the rules again:

Now, the rules.  You can enter once per participating blog per day.  Entries are simple… just comment on our post for the day.  If you blog and would like to post about our contest, doing so will get you 5 extra entries.  There will be 2 winners.  Each winner will need to give us a mini bio of your family.  (Ages, genders, wants, needs, likes) and we will buy prizes accordingly.  Prizes will be wrapped for under the tree and sent post haste! Comments and posts from Sunday November 23 through November 26th will be taken as entries.  Black Friday we will announce the winners!!!!

If you mention this contest in your blog, email me at kachrist37 (at) gmail (dot) com. Of course remember to replace the at with (@) and the dot with (.) Don’t forget to stop by the other blogs as well – their links are in the sidebar for your convenience!

Have an awesome Monday all!