The blog shall be silent for a little while as Chez Hehu has a big ole sad. Something important was taken away from someone we love (but someone you don't know, so we won't go into it), and it makes us very, very sad indeed. One of those life-isn't-fair moments, and I hate those. It's enough that it's true; must life remind us so often? It makes us not want to write very much. It makes us want to write with a Royal We, which we must not allow.
I'm headed south this week to take care of the little mama who's not feeling too well lately. So I'll be back in a week or so to say hello and perhaps show you a new sweater. Or not. I'm making it up as I go along and I'm not sure I understood how to do a neck steek. I might be knitting a pillow instead of a cardigan. We'll see.


Sorry to hear about the sad, love.
Posted by: cari | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 19:58
Sometimes events around you, even if they don't happen directly to you, can change the way everything else looks and feels. It's almost like changing from one pair of glasses to another. I understand. Take your time and come back when you've got your happy shades on.
Posted by: Dani in NC | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 20:31
Oh noes, sweetiepies...
Dat sux. A big hug to you, and to little mama too.
Posted by: Lee Ann | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 21:20
I'm sorry about the sad. Take all the time you need. Hugs to everyone at Chez Hehu, and hope little mama is feeling better soon.
Posted by: Carrie | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 21:53
I'm sorry about the sad. Take all the time you need and hugs to all of you. I hope the happy comes back soon.
Posted by: no-blog-rachel | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 23:00
Go with grace. Our thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 23:41
I'm sorry that there is sadness and pain within your realm but it is so important that friends and family step it up and be with the person who is suffering and not just let time do the healing. It matters less what you do or say but more that you are there and listening and recognizing the suffering. How much it hurts and how significant was the loss.
Posted by: Linda in Waterloo | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 03:42
Blessings, dear.
Hugs especially to the little mama...
xoxox
Posted by: greta | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 04:58
Sending warm thoughts.
Posted by: KnittingInMind | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 09:41
I'm sorry about the sad, too... the post title scared me at first. I'm glad everyone IN Chez Hehu is OK, but sad for the little mama, whomever she is.
Posted by: Jeanne B. | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 10:54
Having lost someone recently too, I can only say that I wish you peace and comfort. Although we don't always understand it and maybe never will, know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Christiane | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 12:08
Hugs to all.
Posted by: Maia | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 16:09
Life is sad sometimes. Big hugs to you and to Little Mama.
Posted by: Jennifer | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 05:11
i'm sorry about the sad
Posted by: maryse | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 05:32
xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Michelle | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:13
I'm sorry for your sad. Take care of yourselves.
Posted by: Rachel H | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 12:39
I'm so sorry to hear about the sad. Pass on our feelings of care and support to those who need it. :(
Posted by: mobishobel | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 13:47
Many warm hugs and tasty treats to you and yours, when all else fails, cuddle your doggers
Posted by: Sasha | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 17:11
Please take care of you and the Hehu family, for as long as you need. Down time is good and Know that you are missed. Sending a huggggggggggg to all.
Posted by: cgReno | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 09:38
Oh noes!
Sending you warm and comforting thoughts to share with those who need them.
xoxo
Posted by: elisa | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 11:15
There is a knit shop across from the mission. The sanctuary side. The gal who runs it is amazing. She can walk you through the steeks...which you will have to cut your own self. (Rite of passage).
Sorta like going thru the sads. You have to do a lot of it yourself. Peace to you and yours.
Posted by: Chloe | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 14:56
Good thoughts to you and to those around you who need them.
Posted by: Micky | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 15:35
Rachael, I hope all will be ok for you and those you love. Sending you a hug.
Posted by: Kirsten | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 17:12
((((hugs))))
Posted by: seizuresalad | Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 06:51
very sorry - very sorry.
Posted by: robin | Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 07:05
Sorry about your sad. Hope it gets better soon, if it can.
Posted by: Jennie | Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 17:15