Thanksgiving

Dec16

We don’t actually celebrate Thanksgiving here in Australia. But it doesn’t matter, that’s not really what I’m talking about. Right now, I’m thankful.
We got some awesome news last week. And I keep forgetting to tell everybody. I think it hasn’t really sunk in yet. Last week, David saw his haematologist for his half yearly appointment. (For those of you who are not aware, in January 2002, David was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, stage 4B, which is about as far along as it gets. He underwent 6 months or so of chemotherapy, and went into remission)
Well, last week he got the all clear. The good “C” word. Cured. Never has to see the haematologist again. Nice knowing you, see ya!
And so I’m thankful. Dr Rosenfeld just gave me the most awesome Christmas present I could ask for. But like I said, it’s not sinking in. We were hoping for this verdict last Christmas, and I was pretty crushed when we didn’t get it. Now that we have it, it doesn’t feel real.
The good news just keeps coming around here, doesn’t it?
I’m also thankful to Meadow for being my Knitpicks mule. See what arrived here yesterday?


That would be two Autumn Rose kits, one each for Ailsa and myself. I’m not quite sure when we’re going to cast on, but just in case, Tangled Yoke is flying towards the finish line.

I am seriously in love with that cable!

38 thoughts on “Thanksgiving”

  4. That’s wonderful news!!!I know how stressful the waiting can be and to have the all clear!! That’s fantastic: definitely something to be very thankful for!!

  5. That’s the best news you could get for Christmas! Love the cable, you got through all that stockinette really quickly 🙂 My tangled yoke cardi is awaiting buttons and a good blocking.. I’m too lazy when it comes to finishing!

  9. Donna, I’m very happy for David and his girls. Can’t wait to see what you’ll make next. Take care 🙂

  13. I’m so glad about your good news!!! Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas.
    And that Tangled yoke is looking great 🙂

  14. so glad to hear your good news, and what a great time to get it! and oh my look at all that knit picks. cant wait to see what you come up with!

  16. Great news about David, what a relief!!
    Tangled Yoke looks nice. Might give it a go but will wait to see it on you in person. The cable might be a bit out of my league.

  17. Congratulations David. I know all about waiting for the 5 year clear as I had to wait when I had my skin cancer removed and it does play on your mind for quite some time. I love the knitpick kits you bought, the yarns look beautiful. The Tangled Yoke is looking beautiful too, the yarn looks gorgeous.

  18. So happy for the good news!!! Definitely time to celebrate!! And OMG!! Look at all those yarns!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Droolzz…
    The Tangled Yoke is looking fantastic too!! Can’t wait to see the FO!!

  22. That is the best news!! We have a nephew just diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, stage 4, but that’s all I know. Aside from the fact that he has gone through the chemo, and they are talking about radiation now. But, reading this, I am very hopeful for him. Merry Christmas! 🙂

  23. How wonderful – what great news!!!
    What a way to have a happy christmas!
    Love the tangled yoke – and am so envious of Emily – ofh to be that young again! Yay for her brush with fame!

  26. Donna,very wonderful news for David!, and you and Em too. Love that sweater. A little late, but I’m glad had Em had such a great week in her life that she’ll always remember. Merry Christmas.

  27. Very large whoopee on your great news. Anybody that beats a horrible disease is super. I only wish my Bear had been one of them. Give your guy and extra big hug & kiss.

  30. That’s wonderful news, Donna!
    Very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!
    PS Will there be a Wollongong SnB on 28 December?
    Best wishes

  32. That is the best Christmas news I’ve ever heard of anyone getting (Christ child obviously not included). Congratulations to David, and hugs all round!

  35. Wonderful news. So happy for you. Pretty blue for Tangled Yoke. The cable is amazing isn’t it. It kicked my butt somewhat because typically I tried to do it when tired and preoccupied with something else. But it is so worth the effort. I loved it too. Can’t wait to see your finished cardi!

  36. Absolutely wonderful news for you and David and Emily, a great Christmas present for you all.
    I can’t wait to see the Autumn Rose yarns, they look so beautiful! (I’m back, as you can see, with terrible jetlag.)
    You made incredibly short work on that tangled yoke – and it looks gorgeous too.

  37. That has to be the best news ever. The waiting and not knowing is so hard on our systems. Love your knit pIks yarn p0rn. I just love getting yarn from them. That is a very interesting cable.

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