Polly

Our sweet beagle, Polly, passed away yesterday.  She was elderly and her health had been going downhill since Thanksgiving.  She always loved to eat, but recently she ate less and less.  She was coughing and breathing too quickly.  We knew that she wasn’t feeling like herself.  I waited for my oldest son to come home from college for the break between semesters so that he could say his goodbyes. I brought her to the vet yesterday and after a quick exam the vet told me that Polly most likely had Lymphoma which had spread to her abdomen.  Even if we pumped her full of medications, she still would only have about 2 more months, and they would not be comfortable months. We made the decision to have her put to sleep.   Polly was much loved by all of us.  When I got home from the vet’s office, even Timmy, our Parson Russell Terrier, walked around the house and whined.   She was everything you could ask for in a pet, in a friend.  Polly, we miss you and love you.

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I hope your Christmas is filled with love and peace!

Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Tree Wall Hanging/Dish Cloth

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Wow! December got here so quickly! Here’s a really easy and pretty crochet decoration that you can make quickly!  You can also make this with cotton yarn and use it as a dishcloth!  I hope you enjoy it!

Free Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging/Dish Cloth

Pattern created by Gayle www.planetmfiles.com

Size: Approximately  9 inches wide and 12 inches long (Length doesn’t include the hanger or the fringe.)

Materials:

• I used Red Heart Super Saver in Green.  I don’t know the exact green I used because I lost the label!  If you want to make this a dishcloth, you can use cotton yarn.
• Crochet Hook – Size H-8 (5mm)

Gauge: Not important

Abbreviations: ch = chain,  sc = single crochet, st = stitch,  spec st = three double crochets that are joined at both the top and bottom.  See my instructions on how to make this special stitch in the Notes section of this pattern.

Notes:

• How to make the special stitch used in this pattern: My special stitch is 3 double crochets that are joined at both the top and bottom.  To make the special stitch:  yarn over hook, insert hook in next sc, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through 1st two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in same sc, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through 1st two loops on hook, insert in same sc again, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through all loops on hook. Special stitch made!
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up.

Christmas Tree Wall Hanging/Dishcloth:

1. chain 28.
2. Turn. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 27
3. Turn. ch 1, sc across – 27
4. Repeat row 3 – 4 times
5. Turn. ch 1, 13 sc, 1 spec st, sc, 13 sc – 27
6. Turn. ch 1, sc across – 27
7. Repeat row 5
8. Repeat row 6
9. Repeat row 5
10. Repeat row 6
11. Turn. ch 1, 2 sc, *1 spec st, 1 sc* 12 times, 1 sc – 27
12. Repeat row 6
13. Turn. ch 1, 3 sc, 1 spec st, 19 sc, 1 spec st, 3 sc – 27
14. Repeat row 6
15. Turn. ch 1, 4 sc, 1 spec st, 17 sc, 1 spec st, 4 sc – 27
16. Repeat row 6
17. Turn. ch 1, 5 sc, 1 spec st, 15 sc, 1 spec st, 5 sc – 27
18. Repeat row 6
19. Turn. ch 1, 6 sc, 1 spec st, 13 sc, 1 spec st, 6 sc – 27
20. Repeat row 6
21. Turn. ch 1, 7 sc, 1 spec st, 11 sc, 1 spec st, 7 sc – 27
22. Repeat row 6
23. Turn. ch 1, 8 sc, 1 spec st, 9 sc, 1 spec st, 8 sc – 27
24. Repeat row 6
25. Turn. ch 1, 9 sc, 1 spec st, 7 sc, 1 spec st, 9 sc – 27
26. Repeat row 6
27. Turn. ch 1, 10 sc, 1 spec st, 5 sc, 1 spec st, 10 sc – 27
28. Repeat row 6
29. Turn. ch 1, 11 sc, 1 spec st, 3 sc, 1 spec st, 11 sc – 27
30. Repeat row 6
31. Turn. ch 1, 12 sc, 1 spec st, 1 sc, 1 spec st, 12 sc – 27
32. Repeat row 6
33. Turn. ch 1, 13 sc, 1 spec st, 13 sc – 27
34. Repeat row 6 – 5 times
35. This row makes the hanger for the wall hanging. Turn. *ch 8, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc* 9 times
36. Finish off
37. Weave in yarn ends
38. If you are making the wall hanging, add fringe to the bottom!
39. Push all of the bobbles to the front.
40. I collected a stick from my yard and wove it through the hanger loops, then I tied a length of yarn onto the stick to hang it with.

This pattern is my own and is protected by copyright laws.  It is intended for your personal use only.  All other uses are strictly prohibited.  Do not reprint this pattern without my express written permission. This pattern and items made from it may not be sold or used for monetary gains.

This pattern and all photographs are copyrighted.

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© 2008 to the end of time – Planet M Files

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We moved my oldest son into his freshman year of college this week.  Sigh.  He is six hours away.  I miss him so much.  I am so proud of him.  Life will never be the same again.  Did I mention that I miss him so much?  Each time I do something at home that he used to be a part of I start to cry.  Moms of college-aged children, how long does it take before the tears aren’t right there at the forefront, ready to leak out at any moment?

We’re preparing for Hurricane Irene.  We have food, water, batteries and a generator.  I’ve been hearing that our area should prepare to be without power and communication for five days.  We’ll see.  Thank goodness we are not in a low lying area, so I think we will be safe from flooding.

If we keep our power and our internet, I’ll be visiting you all soon.  I miss you!

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Both of my boys graduated last week!  My oldest son from high school, my youngest son from middle school.  In September my boys will be starting on new adventures in life.  I think they are very well prepared.

Austin will head off to college in August.  He will be attending his top choice school, 6 hours away, with an eye towards majoring in Biochemistry.  I will miss him so much.  This past year has been a difficult one for our family.  We have all changed.  I wish that we hadn’t had to go through this, but I know that my sons will be better men for it.  They have matured in this year and we have all come closer together.  Austin’s caring and loving heart has helped me through some difficult moments.  His caring and loving heart has helped his sister through difficult times.  I will have tears when I leave him at college, but I will also have a heart filled with joy for the man that he is.

Brian will begin his high school years.  He is ready.  He has always excelled at school work and I’m sure he will continue.  He had a crash course in maturing this past year.  I hope that all that we’ve lived through this past year hasn’t been too much.  I hope that he can still have a light heart.  My wish for him is that he find his passion during the next four years.  I hope that he will take advantage of the clubs and groups that are available in high school.  I hope that he lets his heart guide him.

Happy Graduation to both of my boys!  You are both men that I am very proud of!

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