Superhero with a Capital “S”

I have been carrying a heavy heart. Last month my Dad was diagnosed with Leukemia. Its terribly depressing to see your father, the pillar of strength and robust energy crumbling before your eyes. Words cannot begin to describe all the sacrifices, support and unconditional love that my Dad has given to me. I love him so much that it tears me to pieces to see him struggle with this illness. My Mom trying so hard to keep it together, but needs my brother and I to help support her….sigh……. That said, strangely I found support and understanding from an unlikely place, a virtual friend.

A few weeks ago out of nowhere I receive a package in the mail from lawardrop (as she is known in the Ravelry world). This women is a Superhero with a capital “S” in my book. When I shared with our Ravelry group the crap I was going through (and yes I said crap, it is crap, crap, crap, crap!) she recognized the dark place I was in, because she had (unfortunately) been there too. I realize now how important it has been for me to know that someone else understood what I was going through. When family goes into crisis mode you can become blinded by things around you, numb with grief and lost in the dark empty space within ones self. You cannot help but feel so alone when things are dark and gloomy. And normally I like dark and gloomy, but not like this.

This beautiful care package contained the following items.Handmade slippers with adorable Cheshire cats smiling at me.
A handmade project bag.
Two bars of delicious chocolate bars.
Rose flavored mints in a lovely fairy tin.
Tension Tamer Tea.
Note pad with pen.
Melt away stress Dreamy Night cream.
And a cute black and pink skull patch.

Lawardrop may never realize that she provided me with a much needed warm hug from across the country, she did that and more. Words cannot begin to express my gratitude to Lawardrop for what she has done for me. Big hugs Lawardrop, you have a heart of pure gold.