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September 2, 2005
I Really Don't Have Much
I don't have a lot going on today. I'm really excited for the long weekend - I need time at home to decompress and finish up some knitting projects (Ruffle Shrug anyone?). But as I contemplate sitting in my nice house with my dog and my horses and cat outside I can't help but think of all the people who don't have homes and pets who don't have homes or owners (don't even get me started on people abandoning their pets and livestock - I'll just get angry). So, as I look forward to the weekend, I can't help but feel sad and a little bit guilty. I'm so far removed from the devestation it doesn't really seem real to me. I know it is - I can see that from the television, but I guess I can't really process what it all means. Does that make me a bad person? Maybe an unfeeling one, I don't know. So, I guess I'll just go about my life and think of those who are homeless and do what I can to help by donating to the Red Cross.
I hope you all have a nice weekend - enjoy your day off from work. Happy knitting and relaxing.
Comments
Ditto. The extent of the tragedy is pretty much unfathomable to me too. It just makes me very sad, and very thankful for my home, family, friends, and of course, my dogs. I read one very sad account of a woman who was evacuated from one of the shelters, but the rescue crew made her leave her daughter's dog behind. While I know that at this point keeping people alive is a priority, it breaks my heart to think of all the pets who will likely be abandoned.
Posted by: Cyndi at September 2, 2005 12:21 PM
Ditto three. I try not to think of all the loss as it worries me, stresses me, upsets me. Then I get annoyed at myself for being so selfish and not worrying more about everyone, however there isn't much we can do but donate. It's a very hard place to be in, between feeling awful and just moving on. I just hope with all the pets that have to be left behind, their animal instincts will kick in and fine food and water. Animals at times are better at that then humans. At least I ohpe so, thinking about how many of these have lost their families is really to much to bear.
Posted by: Rebekah at September 2, 2005 1:39 PM
A ruffle shrug? I'd like to see that!
Posted by: Becky at September 3, 2005 3:01 AM
Wow, you commwnt crazy gal! Thanks for all the encouragment. I will e-mail you with my notes on the socks and some magic loop tricks i've been discovering as I muddle along. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Leanne Paradis at September 3, 2005 9:37 PM
Have a RELAXING weekend Stephanie :) You deserve it!
Posted by: Dani at September 4, 2005 11:18 AM
