Hi. I’m Hannah.
This is just a fast check in to let you know what has been going on the last couple of weeks. First of all, I want to mention that the Mother of Cats has been going away in the car WAY TOO MUCH lately. I mean, she should always be here to play with me and WHAT IF I HAVE A TUNA EMERGENCY??? Seriously, she needs to take her responsibilities and duties a little more seriously.
The Mother of Cats has also been reading in bed (but I try to put a stop to that whenever I can) and knitting her little hats. This weekend she drove to her knitting group to turn in the hats that she has knitted this year to date: there are 16 of them!
The Mother of Cats also got six PICC line covers knitted; she donated them along with the hats on Saturday. She filled a big bin with shawls and socks and cowls that she doesn’t wear anymore and took that with her too; they were all donated to a refugee assistance organization. She’s happy to put the knitted stuff to good use, and I’m so happy to have an empty shelf in the closet to hide from Mateo on. The Mother of Cats even put a cat bed on the shelf for me to use. As long as Mateo doesn’t find my secret hiding spot, I’m going to have long naps without any annoying interference from that CoalBear!
Well, I think that’s all I have to share for now. I do want to mention that it is sunny most mornings of the week and I’m really enjoying sunshine again. It makes me shed! I just love getting combed with the grooming brush. Mateo, not so much!
This is Hannah, signing off.
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Notes from the Mother of Cats:
- The pattern for the hats is Barley DK by Tin Can Knits.
- I knit for Frayed Knots, a Denver-area community knitting group. These wonderful ladies also provide services to the homeless/refugee communities in our area along with the many items produced for local hospitals and cancer centers.
- I’m making the rounds to doctors again and getting testing done. I’m still really struggling with fatigue, pain, and shortness of breath; my lips are bluer than ever. Initial testing results show that I’ve developed anemia. It is an unusual type; I have enough red blood cells, but they are too small and don’t have enough hemoglobin. Next up… more testing!
- No wonder I’m always exhausted!
Yarn, Books & Roses 
Oh Hannah, you are being awfully self-ish, if you get my drift: the MoC will never allow there to be a tuna emergency. You must let her get around without complaining, OK ?
Is it warming up already, Marilyn ? – here’s hoping you don’t eventually have a stinking hot summer, m’dear !!
It has started to warm up, but March is historically our month with the most snow, so there are a few weeks to go. I hope it isn’t stinking hot again this summer!!
I have human tuna on hand for emergencies, but Miss Hannah likes the expensive kitty tuna appetizers, of course…
AND the Coal Bear, if I understand correctly. :)
You cats should be looking after your mother; that is a generous knitting project and she has lots of checks to have.
They should be making my morning latte for me, right?! And a nice tosty English muffin with marmalade…
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I’m sorry to read that you’re experiencing debilitating fatigue. It makes everything a big effort. I’m glad you can enjoy reading in bed and can still make it out to spend time with your knitting group. Thank you for turning your skills and materials into meaningful gifts for the refugees. I hope the next round of tests yield actionable results. I wish I lived close enough to bring you hot soup and do errands. I’ll send my best wishes instead. You’re amazing.
I am glad that the docs have finally realized that there is something else wrong with me; I was so tired of hearing…”your lungs look pretty good right now, your heart pressure is under control…” as I explained how extreme my fatigue and shortness of breath was. Anemia! I am so glad that I discovered Frayed Knots as it give me some goals and a sense of purpose as I knit out the yarn in the stash to produce goods that help other people in difficult circumstances that were not of their choosing.
Boy, I wish that you lived nearby too… soup sounds so good! Thank you for the good energy sent my way.
I can at least send you a card. If you would like some uplifting snail mail, you can share your address via my contact form.
I’m so sorry to hear that Marilyn! Glad your medical team is working to figure out what is going on. You are very kind to make so many hats and PICC line covers to donate – they are certainly brightening a lot of people’s days when they are in need of it.
Hannah, thank you for letting us know how you are doing! Yay for more sunshine and brushies! Keep on helping Mother of Cats 🙂
I am so happy to be knitting the hats and PICC line covers. It really helps to have purpose and goals when feeling so run down. I’m so glad that I have cats with me; I’ve had some odd moments when I’ve considered knitting cats for the shelter to sell as a fundraiser. I have a lot of yarn in the stash…
Hannah: send tuna. I’m starving and neglected…
It’s always good to have something to keep yourself busy and going!
Hannah: Hang in there, brave little kitty!
Hi Hannah! How is mama feeling? Don’t eat the violets lest you get a tummy ache.
Hannah: she was so frisky yesterday she did all the laundry. Today she is a slug. So inconsistent, that mother of cats!! I promise to leave the violets alone. I did find a package of crackers that she left out of the box last night and totally had my way with them!!
Tell your MOC to take it easy. 💕
Violets and a pink zebra. Couldn’t have landed in a more appropriate home!
So sorry to hear MoC is experiencing fatigue and pain and hope that improves greatly … and soon!