Signs of Life

Hi everyone,
It’s been a long time, but I’m still alive. Somehow, everything just got the better of me, and I just didn’t have the time to write. Long COVID (I had COVID in February) is actually still getting the best of me. I’m very short of breath and just not feeling well. In May, we went on vacation to the Black Forest. Even just going for a normal walk was really exhausting, but luckily there are lots of benches there. Anton (now 4.5) was very worried :-)) His comment: “Mom, there’s a bench—you’re breathing so loudly” :-))) In April, I started a new job. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s also exhausting. Well, and since Friday I’ve tested positive again. My boss gave it to me. But it’s nothing like the first time. I’m feeling much better. I do have some chest tightness again, but other than that just mild circulatory issues. We’re planning to go on vacation again on Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed that it works out.

Of course, I’ve also been crocheting. Here’s a small selection: 





Best regards, Sandra 

You’re brave—you can handle all of this, Sandra.
It’s great to hear from you.
I hope you get some good rest.

Hi Sandra,
I hope you get well soon, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for your upcoming vacation.
You’ve crocheted some lovely things during this time—that’s a good sign.

Sending you lots of love and get-well wishes from me

Hi Sandra,
It’s great to hear from you again. I’ve really missed you.

You’ve still managed to make a lot of lovely things. The raccoon is especially cute. Is that a backpack?

I hope you continue to get better and all the best. Have a good rest on vacation and recharge your batteries!

Get well soon, Sandra, and good luck with your vacation.

All the best and get well soon from me too

Best, Inge

Hi Sandra,
I wish you all the best and lots of strength for your body. Use the vacation to rest up.
I can hardly believe Anton is already 4.5 years old. Time flies.
All my love
Petra

Dear Sandra,
I also wish you a speedy recovery and hope your vacation works out. It’s great to have you back—we really missed you.

You’ve been very hard at work, as always. Crocheting can certainly be a great comfort.

Warm regards from Monika

Time sure flies.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that your vacation works out and that you recover well.

Get well soon until then, and all the best.

Warm regards
Petra

Dear Sandra,

oh dear, warmest greetings from me too and a big hug! I hope you’re back on your feet very soon and that your vacation works out!!! It’s nice to know that Anton is so sweetly looking out for you ;-) Get well soon and rest up.

Warm regards
Sonja

Dear Sandra

You’ve crocheted so many beautiful things during this difficult time of illness and weakness! I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery and a restful, wonderful vacation—where your crochet hook and yarn can finally stay at home for once. Enjoy your time and take it easy!

Warm regards
Christina

Hi Sandra,

It’s nice to hear from you again.
I’m glad things worked out with the new job; of course, it’s less nice that you’ve gotten sick again.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the vacation works out and you can recover.

The fact that you’ve been crocheting so diligently despite the aftereffects of your illness is quite an achievement. 

Warm regards    
Marion

Dear Sandra,
That sounds like a long rough patch that you’ve already gotten through. Things can only get better from here. Stay optimistic and give your body enough time and rest to heal. And your crafts to help you relax, along with your child’s laughter, will help you through it.

I hope things continue to look up for you, that you’ll soon be as fit as a fiddle again so you can run through the meadows with Anton. And I wish you all the best with your new job, too. Some times in life are more challenging than others, but eventually we’ll look back on them and be able to say, “I made it through that, too.”

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and sending you warm regards—Ina

Thank you so much for your kind words. 

Ruth: the raccoon is just a stuffed animal. Anton’s favorite daycare teacher has left the daycare center. Anton’s group is called the Raccoon Gang, so the raccoon was a farewell gift. 

Crocheting helps me get through tough times, which is why I’ve managed to finish quite a few projects. 

Yes, Petra, he’ll already be 5 in September. Time really flies. Today he’s at a dinosaur park with my husband. That way, the two of them get to have a nice time and I can rest... and crochet