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A dear friend gifted me this yarn bowl, which she said she thought looks like me. Since I'm like an albino without the pink eyes I get the resemblance. :) I've named it Happy Cat, and it will remind me to be grateful that I am blessed with a craft I can still do, along with such generous people in my life.

Refusing to be depressed about what I can't do means focusing on what I can, which is crochet now. There are so many things I want to make it's like stepping into a new world. I won't give up quilting, but since I'm losing the ability to hand stitch I know it won't be my primary focus anymore.

I haven't really planned anything in crochet for 2026, and for many reasons I think I'd like to keep it that way.

The joy of being spontaneous and discovering new things is too delightful. I just taught myself last night how to crochet bookmarks, and now I want to learn all the free patterns there are for them online.

This also keeps me from sliding into the pits of despair, which I am prone to do when life gets tough. It is hard to deal with increasing limitations, especially during this time of life, and I don't want to make light of that. It's very depressing and I admire people who cope with it just by attitude. I think that's why it's so important to create now more than ever before in my life. Making anything gives me a sense of purpose and accomplishment, and I need that joy to stave off the sadness.

Image credits: crochet flowers image by Jan Haerer, and crochet and book image by StockSnap, both from Pixabay

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