Quiet Love

Flashback to August of 2005. It was the hottest month of the year and I was over nine months pregnant and miserably uncomfortable. I complained to anyone who would listen about my swollen feet, sore back and lack of sleep. One day, my father was the unfortunate recipient of a particularly bad tearful episode. Having gone through this with my mother four times before in his life, he very smartly listened quietly then made his escape at the first opportunity. But a few hours later, he came back with a footstool that he had fashioned for me out of leftover wood and carpet.

It was the perfect height and size to rest my sore feet on and I treasure it still to this day. However, after six years, it was in need of a little crafty makeover:

my second crochet finished object

I am so pleased with how this turned out...that it turned out at all! I had my doubts, let me tell you. Especially when I got to the end of the granny square and had to figure out what to do with the sides. After a little bit of trial and error, I decided to just extend the granny pattern.

The bright colors make me smile. I can't wait to show my Pop what has become of his little gift of quiet love.

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