Hearing you speak about your in-laws brought back memories for me. It’s an odyssey. Take good care of yourselves. Hope you can rest and restore this summer.
Lisa, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father-in-law and mother-in-law. I hope the months to come are peaceful for you. I also hope the problems with the FAFSA resolve themselves soon. I’m sending you lots of virtual hugs and best wishes.
So sorry to hear of your in-laws passing, Lisa. You are a truly loving person. Not only to your family but sharing your knowledge with us. Here is to December and good winds to your back.
Oh my gosh Lisa. Prayers to you and yours for peace. Sometimes we feel like we are given too much to deal with but God is with us through it all. Take care of yourself between work and home your stress level is terrible.
So much between your job and the loss of both your treasured in laws.My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Was a lovely podcast as always, thank you The beautiful sweater that you made which is new color for you is spectacular, the color looks wonderful with your hair and coloring..
Thank you so so much for sharing your story and experience with this touchy subject. I watched my stepmother live through dementia, and my dad. It can be difficult. Most people do not realize the challenge it is for the immediate family. What an unexpected experience with your mother-in law. Stay well, sincerely Ann!
Oh Lisa! My heart hurts for you and your family 💔💔💔 I will be praying for comfort, strength and energy for the days ahead. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing such deeply personal family events. Love you!
Thank you Kathy. This really has been a difficult period for my family, as you know. I am just looking forward to some nice warm weather to relax a bit.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. When my mother passed (she was an excellent knitter), I couldn’t knit for about a year. Sometimes it is time and knitting needed to heal. I’m glad you have help in your office. My office has yet to award anything for fall. Sigh!
Sending my condolences to you, your husband and Sophia for your losses. What a tough year for you! I’m glad you have your knitting and each other for balance. Your mariner sweater really is looking lovely.
Thanks Patricia. This has been tough and I have really been leaning into crafting to get through it. I am loving the mariner sweater and can't wait to get to wear it!
Good to see you again! So sad for your loss of the in-laws. We never know what tomorrow is going to bring. Blessings to you and take one day at a time. Grieving and stress take a lot of energy so have grace for you and the rest of the family. Congrats on your Cataract surgery! I am much older, but had that done last year. The financial aid debacle has impacted everyone who is hopefully attending college next year as well. Thankfully, my grandchild has had options.
Thanks Susan! It really has been a tough few months. Oh my gosh - having the cataract surgery was really mind blowing. And I am glad your granddaughter has some options… this FAFSA problem is a nightmare that just keeps going…..
Thanks Becky - this has been a rough time. We will get through it. I just look forward to the time I can just grieve especially for my MIL and remember all the joy she brought to us.
Im really sorry for your loss. We had hospice with my mom and they were angels. My sister and I had to deal with all the paperwork, so I feel for what you’ve been going through.
Hello Lisa, big hug for the lose of both of you in-laws. My parents have both passed now, yes along with the sorrow is the paperwork, material things and the moving on. It is a tough time and the knitting helps. Time to sit, meditate and heal. 🙋🧶🧦
It is so much to wrap around your head. Mercy. What a sadness for you all and back to back deaths in a family is just a different level of grief. Much love to you, Lisa. I’ve been thinking of you. The paperwork after a death alone is a nightmare. Grief is a journey. Take good care. Sincere sympathies to your husband and the whole family. ❤
Dear Lisa, my condolences for your double losses-a sudden death in the family is a brutal shock, but an expected one is no less difficult for being drawn out in time-I’ve experienced both circumstances. The legal aftermath is daunting, as you well know, but it will eventually be over. I’m glad you are still knitting. Since my mother died, I’ve knit lots of garments and accessories-but for some reason can’t produce anything that fits me. Instead everything suits some other family member. (It’s getting ridiculous now, I feel like Sisyphus! ) but the process of knitting is a great comfort, nonetheless. Best of luck dealing with the new FASFA, that’s an additional stressor you didn’t need! Be good to yourself.
Deeply condolences to you and your family, Lisa! Sorry to hear the sad news and all the follow-up that it entail. It is never easy vis-a-vis your stressful job with changes in financial aid. Hope you will enjoy your getaway, even is just to catch a breather! May your in-laws rest in peace. Take good care! Happy knitting!
@@Saratogaknitting Yes, unfortunately it is really a roller coaster! I had to deal with it when I was 23 years old when the last of my parents passed and then 11 years later when my only sibling passed at 35. Hopefully knitting and getaway will help to combat some of the stress and sad feelings! 🙏
I was pleased to see a podcast from you but so sorry to hear your news. Ive had a similar year. My mum (93) lived in the UK and I live in California. Also I'm an only child and she was too so when she got dementia I had no alternative but to move her to a care home. We kept her house for as long as we could but I decided to sell it in November. Everything had to be done by email or post. Then no sooner than that was all sorted she suddenly passed, in a way like your MiL. No symptoms other than ongoing ones. So all those arrangements had to be done by my brother in law. We had a trip to uk planned and it was sad that we were too late! But we were able to pick up her remains and have a little memorial. I'm the executor of the will and all that and probate is being done by email with solicitors! Hugs and all the best as you deal with the loss and the paperwork! Jane
Oh it is such a cumbersome process. And, as I mentioned, we are having a bit of difficulty with one of the brothers. I am hoping all will work out because we just need to get through this. I am so sorry for all that you have had to go through long distance no less.
Was so glad to see your podcast listed tonight! However, I'm so sorry you have been dealing with so much. Both work and family loss! Can totally relate to the financial aid as I do the student billing and work with our FASA person. Thankfully, we are masters level and much, much smaller!! Loved seeing your projects. Love the lime green sweater. It really looks like it will be beautiful on you. And those people socks! Might have to cast a pair on. Hang in there... I remember helping my mom with probate after my dad died... so much work!!!
Thanks June! What a tough one this has been. We were just beginning to relax after the death of my FIL and then to have my MIL go too. It has hit Mark pretty hard. I need to get back to my walking - had to stop for allergy season - because I know that will help me to cope!
So sorry for the loss of your beloved family members. My mom died at the end of 2022 (seems like last week, in a way) at age 97. Her estate was simple, but even so, the "death admin" took a year - so many little details. PS I'm getting my cataracts done later this summer - can't wait!
Thanks for your kind words Ellen. This is such a hard process to go through with really no time or energy left to just greive and remember the person who died. And you are going to LOVE having your cataracts done - I was not exaggerating when I said it was life changing!
My goodness what a time you and your family have gone through. How fortunate you were to have a beautiful relationship with your in-laws. I’m sure all your projects during that time will have some extra special memories woven into them.
Thank you Carolyn. It has been a tough tough winter. I am looking forward to getting out into the sun as the weather turns. My crafting has truly been a help.
So sorry about your in-laws. My parents died 18 days apart so I understand how hard it is. The amount of paperwork is mind-boggling! Prayers for a better year for your family!
For all the weight on you, yet you're so uplifting here on CZcams, and I'm sure for your family and colleagues. Thanks I have twin nephews just now receiving their financial aid offers. What a challenge this whole thing has been. You continue to inspire me. My first colorwork project - the Faye cowl, which you introduced to me - is turning out beautifully. I'm using a color changing contrast yarn, as you did. Mystery is my favorite literary genre, yet I haven't read any of the Campion series, so I'm off to remedy that. And, my cataracts are getting worse, so hearing about your surgery results is really encouraging. Thanks for sharing about the wonderful people your in-laws are. I know what it's like to feel you missed supporting them in their final moments (I carried that regret with both my parents), but the thousands of moments you did spend with them are the ones that matter most. It may not feel like it, but it's true.
Thanks! It has been tough, but producing the podcast really brings me joy and I look forward to getting back to it! And I am so glad your nephews are at least getting their offers - this whole process this year has been a complete debacle.
So sorry for your losses. My parents are both 94. My dad is in memory care. We just had to move my mom to a senior living center. Now we are going through her stuff and selling her house. It’s so hard. Are there any checklists of all the people/places you need to contact once someone dies?
Thank you. The whole process is very hard. One of the first things my husband did was google what to do when a parent dies. There are lots of good checklists and they were helpful to us. It was tedious but doable when my FIL passed away since everything automatically transferred to my MIL. But her will has to go to probate and this process has been pretty tough.
Hearing you speak about your in-laws brought back memories for me. It’s an odyssey. Take good care of yourselves. Hope you can rest and restore this summer.
Lovely podcast Lisa, beautiful knitting. So sorry for the loss of your In-Laws, what a sad and stressful time you’ve had. Take care 🥰
Lisa, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father-in-law and mother-in-law. I hope the months to come are peaceful for you. I also hope the problems with the FAFSA resolve themselves soon. I’m sending you lots of virtual hugs and best wishes.
So sorry for your losses! My heart aches for you and your family. May you find the time to heal! Sending love and good vibes.
You are a wonderful daughter-in-law. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
So sorry to hear of your in-laws passing, Lisa. You are a truly loving person. Not only to your family but sharing your knowledge with us. Here is to December and good winds to your back.
Thanks for your kind words Linda. I am so looking foward to spending a nice relaxing vacation in Key West!
Oh my gosh Lisa. Prayers to you and yours for peace. Sometimes we feel like we are given too much to deal with but God is with us through it all. Take care of yourself between work and home your stress level is terrible.
So much between your job and the loss of both your treasured in laws.My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Was a lovely podcast as always, thank you The beautiful sweater that you made which is new color for you is spectacular, the color looks wonderful with your hair and coloring..
Thank you Diana. I feel like I might be starting to be able to breathe a bit. I really like the In and Out Raglan - it was so fun to knit and to wear!
Thank you so so much for sharing your story and experience with this touchy subject. I watched my stepmother live through dementia, and my dad. It can be difficult. Most people do not realize the challenge it is for the immediate family. What an unexpected experience with your mother-in law. Stay well, sincerely Ann!
Oh Lisa! My heart hurts for you and your family 💔💔💔 I will be praying for comfort, strength and energy for the days ahead. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing such deeply personal family events. Love you!
Thank you Kathy. This really has been a difficult period for my family, as you know. I am just looking forward to some nice warm weather to relax a bit.
Hello Lisa, I’m glad to see you in good spirits. So sorry to hear all you and your family have gone through. Enjoy your holidays and keep knitting❤
Lisa, big hugs to you and your family. Glad that you are back. Be gentle with yourself.
Thanks! It has been a tough time for sure.
Hi Lisa
Just catching up with you this afternoon. Gosh what a sad and challenging time you’ve been having. Sending much love to you my friend. ❤
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. When my mother passed (she was an excellent knitter), I couldn’t knit for about a year. Sometimes it is time and knitting needed to heal. I’m glad you have help in your office. My office has yet to award anything for fall. Sigh!
Oh no! I know you are not alone in not having awards out yet. This is such a debacle - and it is not going to end any time soon....
Sending my condolences to you, your husband and Sophia for your losses. What a tough year for you! I’m glad you have your knitting and each other for balance. Your mariner sweater really is looking lovely.
Thanks Patricia. This has been tough and I have really been leaning into crafting to get through it. I am loving the mariner sweater and can't wait to get to wear it!
Good to see you again! So sad for your loss of the in-laws. We never know what tomorrow is going to bring. Blessings to you and take one day at a time. Grieving and stress take a lot of energy so have grace for you and the rest of the family.
Congrats on your Cataract surgery! I am much older, but had that done last year. The financial aid debacle has impacted everyone who is hopefully attending college next year as well. Thankfully, my grandchild has had options.
Thanks Susan! It really has been a tough few months. Oh my gosh - having the cataract surgery was really mind blowing. And I am glad your granddaughter has some options… this FAFSA problem is a nightmare that just keeps going…..
Thanks for sharing about your in-laws. They were very important to you. Sorry to hear about them passing on. Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks Becky - this has been a rough time. We will get through it. I just look forward to the time I can just grieve especially for my MIL and remember all the joy she brought to us.
Wow you have been busy! Or keeping yourself busy. I hope it gave you some comfort during such trying times.
Im really sorry for your loss. We had hospice with my mom and they were angels. My sister and I had to deal with all the paperwork, so I feel for what you’ve been going through.
Hello Lisa, big hug for the lose of both of you in-laws. My parents have both passed now, yes along with the sorrow is the paperwork, material things and the moving on. It is a tough time and the knitting helps. Time to sit, meditate and heal. 🙋🧶🧦
Thanks Anna - this has been pretty tough. I am truly using my knitting/crafting as a method of relaxation.
@@Saratogaknitting hello Lisa, big hugs, time to heal. I have sent you a email. 💔🧶🙋
It is so much to wrap around your head. Mercy. What a sadness for you all and back to back deaths in a family is just a different level of grief. Much love to you, Lisa. I’ve been thinking of you. The paperwork after a death alone is a nightmare. Grief is a journey. Take good care. Sincere sympathies to your husband and the whole family. ❤
Thank you. This has been so hard on everyone. We will get through it, but it is tough.
Glad u returned.. peace be with you and your family
Nothing but empathy for what you’ve gotten through. Glad to see you back
Thanks so much - I am looking forward to getting back to some normalcy this year.
You must be absolutely exhausted. I am so sorry for your losses. I hope that the year improves from here on.
Dear Lisa, my condolences for your double losses-a sudden death in the family is a brutal shock, but an expected one is no less difficult for being drawn out in time-I’ve experienced both circumstances. The legal aftermath is daunting, as you well know, but it will eventually be over. I’m glad you are still knitting. Since my mother died, I’ve knit lots of garments and accessories-but for some reason can’t produce anything that fits me. Instead everything suits some other family member. (It’s getting ridiculous now, I feel like Sisyphus! ) but the process of knitting is a great comfort, nonetheless. Best of luck dealing with the new FASFA, that’s an additional stressor you didn’t need! Be good to yourself.
Deeply condolences to you and your family, Lisa! Sorry to hear the sad news and all the follow-up that it entail. It is never easy vis-a-vis your stressful job with changes in financial aid. Hope you will enjoy your getaway, even is just to catch a breather! May your in-laws rest in peace. Take good care! Happy knitting!
Thanks for your kind thoughts! It has been a rollercoaster of a few months. I am really looking forward to spending some time just relaxing!
@@Saratogaknitting Yes, unfortunately it is really a roller coaster! I had to deal with it when I was 23 years old when the last of my parents passed and then 11 years later when my only sibling passed at 35.
Hopefully knitting and getaway will help to combat some of the stress and sad feelings! 🙏
Good to see you back Lisa. My thoughts are with you and your family. X
Thanks so much Lorna! Your cheerful IG posts brought a smile to my face when I needed it most!
So glad you are back. It was wonderful to knit with you for an hour and catch up. Your mozaik shawl is absolutely stunning.
Thanks Margaret!,
I was pleased to see a podcast from you but so sorry to hear your news. Ive had a similar year. My mum (93) lived in the UK and I live in California. Also I'm an only child and she was too so when she got dementia I had no alternative but to move her to a care home. We kept her house for as long as we could but I decided to sell it in November. Everything had to be done by email or post. Then no sooner than that was all sorted she suddenly passed, in a way like your MiL. No symptoms other than ongoing ones. So all those arrangements had to be done by my brother in law. We had a trip to uk planned and it was sad that we were too late! But we were able to pick up her remains and have a little memorial. I'm the executor of the will and all that and probate is being done by email with solicitors! Hugs and all the best as you deal with the loss and the paperwork! Jane
Oh it is such a cumbersome process. And, as I mentioned, we are having a bit of difficulty with one of the brothers. I am hoping all will work out because we just need to get through this. I am so sorry for all that you have had to go through long distance no less.
Was so glad to see your podcast listed tonight! However, I'm so sorry you have been dealing with so much. Both work and family loss! Can totally relate to the financial aid as I do the student billing and work with our FASA person. Thankfully, we are masters level and much, much smaller!!
Loved seeing your projects. Love the lime green sweater. It really looks like it will be beautiful on you. And those people socks! Might have to cast a pair on.
Hang in there... I remember helping my mom with probate after my dad died... so much work!!!
Thanks June! What a tough one this has been. We were just beginning to relax after the death of my FIL and then to have my MIL go too. It has hit Mark pretty hard. I need to get back to my walking - had to stop for allergy season - because I know that will help me to cope!
So sorry for the loss of your beloved family members. My mom died at the end of 2022 (seems like last week, in a way) at age 97. Her estate was simple, but even so, the "death admin" took a year - so many little details. PS I'm getting my cataracts done later this summer - can't wait!
Thanks for your kind words Ellen. This is such a hard process to go through with really no time or energy left to just greive and remember the person who died. And you are going to LOVE having your cataracts done - I was not exaggerating when I said it was life changing!
Many gentle hugs. Please take care of yourself.
Thanks!
So sorry for your loss. ❤
Oh my gosh my husband and I started watching all the James Bond movies over too We’re doing like one a month.😂
It is such a fun thing to do Maryanne - we are going to pick up where we left off with Joan!
Sending soothing little stitches over your way ❤
Thank you Isabelle!
I'm so sorry for your loss, losing 2 people close to you in quick succession would be really hard. I hope things will settle down soon.
It was such a shock.... I am hoping things will settle - I am looking forward to a less stressful few months.
My goodness what a time you and your family have gone through. How fortunate you were to have a beautiful relationship with your in-laws. I’m sure all your projects during that time will have some extra special memories woven into them.
Thank you Carolyn. It has been a tough tough winter. I am looking forward to getting out into the sun as the weather turns. My crafting has truly been a help.
So sorry for all your troubles, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Thank you for podcasting.
Thank you Mary. I have missed filming the podcast and hopefully will have more energy to give it as the warm weather comes on.
Glad your back.
Thanks Gloria!
So sorry about your in-laws. My parents died 18 days apart so I understand how hard it is. The amount of paperwork is mind-boggling! Prayers for a better year for your family!
Thanks Elizabeth - I am hoping for a more peaceful summer!
For all the weight on you, yet you're so uplifting here on CZcams, and I'm sure for your family and colleagues. Thanks
I have twin nephews just now receiving their financial aid offers. What a challenge this whole thing has been.
You continue to inspire me. My first colorwork project - the Faye cowl, which you introduced to me - is turning out beautifully. I'm using a color changing contrast yarn, as you did. Mystery is my favorite literary genre, yet I haven't read any of the Campion series, so I'm off to remedy that. And, my cataracts are getting worse, so hearing about your surgery results is really encouraging.
Thanks for sharing about the wonderful people your in-laws are. I know what it's like to feel you missed supporting them in their final moments (I carried that regret with both my parents), but the thousands of moments you did spend with them are the ones that matter most. It may not feel like it, but it's true.
Thanks! It has been tough, but producing the podcast really brings me joy and I look forward to getting back to it! And I am so glad your nephews are at least getting their offers - this whole process this year has been a complete debacle.
We used to do 007 marathons. So campy!
Totally!!
Sending love ❤
Thanks Sarah - it has been a tough one.
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So sorry for your losses. My parents are both 94. My dad is in memory care. We just had to move my mom to a senior living center. Now we are going through her stuff and selling her house. It’s so hard. Are there any checklists of all the people/places you need to contact once someone dies?
Thank you. The whole process is very hard. One of the first things my husband did was google what to do when a parent dies. There are lots of good checklists and they were helpful to us. It was tedious but doable when my FIL passed away since everything automatically transferred to my MIL. But her will has to go to probate and this process has been pretty tough.
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So sad for you x
So sorry for your loss 💕
Thank you Dianne.