Sad

I have just had a Christmas present returned to me. You may remember I mentioned a shawl I was knitting (for which I broke my decision not to make presents this year). It was in alpaca and was lovely and warm and snuggly - a gift made with love for an amazing lady (my grandma-in-law's best friend) who was diagnosed this autumn with motor neurone disease. I wanted the shawl to be something of a comfort for her as she was able to move about less and less. My father-in-law took it up to Yorkshire on Saturday to deliver (along with Christmas presents for other relatives in the area). Sadly, she passed away on Saturday evening and the shawl, still in its wrapping, came back to me today.

I do not know what I will do with it other than not keep it for myself. I think I shall put it carefully aside and make that decision when the loss is less raw.