Furry Friends and Wooly Blends

Meet Molly, the sweetest and most loyal member of our family. She’s my mother-in-law’s dog, but really, she’s claimed all of us as her own. We live on about 35 acres with our in-laws, and even though there are big dog houses out back, Molly always chooses our front porch when a storm rolls in. I think she knows I’ll be there to comfort her and remind her she’s safe.

She’s gentle with the boys and almost always nearby during our homeschool lessons outside. That calm, steady presence is such a blessing, especially on days when focus is hard to come by.

Molly hasn’t had the easiest life. As a puppy, she was accidentally run over, and while nothing broke, she later developed arthritis in her legs. Now, at around nine years old, she still waddles across the yard just to be close to us. Recently, she’s been getting a little frail, losing weight, and dealing with sickness, and when we found a lump on her chest, our hearts sank. The vet believes it may be something that can be removed, and we are holding onto hope and asking for prayers for our sweet girl.

Animals have a way of weaving themselves into our everyday lives. They comfort us, ground us, and remind us just how meaningful quiet companionship can be.

In the middle of all of this, I’ve also been spending time with yarn. I recently picked up a couple of wool-blend skeins on sale, one brown and one green, and I couldn’t be happier with them. Wool blends have such beautiful texture and warmth, and getting both for under nine dollars felt like a little victory.

There is something deeply comforting about working with natural fibers. They feel good in your hands and seem to hold memories in every stitch. Add a loyal dog resting nearby, and you have the kind of peace that stays with you long after the hook is set down.

The last picture I have to show you is some yarn I picked up this week. Both are wool blends. I love natural yarns..The brownish one is was on sale, and the greenish one was on sale at Hobby Lobby.. so I grabbed the only one they had. I only spent $9 for both, so I consider it a win!