I had my thyroid removed in December of 2005 due to thyroid cancer. A friend of mine visited me in the hospital and she brought me a very thoughtful and practical gift.
She brought a large crochet hook and some fun yarn. She taught me how to make a very simple scarf. I enjoyed the visit and after she left, I appreciated having something to do as I recuperated.
The scarves did an excellent job of disguising the bruises and stitches on my neck as I returned to work and my other daily pursuits. I wore them for a couple of months as I waited for the scars to fade.
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If you are interested in learning more about thyroid cancer, here are some resources:
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*www.thyroidcancerblog.com
I think you do more of that than anyone I know...comforting those who stand in need! Thanks for sharing your blog, what a great and uplifting thing.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool! I'll have to remember that as a gift idea if I know someone who is stuck in a bed for a while. Too bad I can't crochet though, maybe I'll have to have you teach me sometime. :}
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments! I'd be happy to teach you to crochet!
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