My husband and I are in a dinner club, a great group of friends that has expanded over the past year or so to include extra members and gets together about once a month to drink wine, enjoy good food, and catch up.
Originally we were all coworkers, but over time a few of us have moved on to other career choices. We've had friends and family move into town, and now it includes a total of 9 of us, including three couples, a new-to-town single chick, and two moms. We've grown very close and in many ways we're all family.
It was tough news one night last winter when we learned that one of our group would soon be facing chemotherapy treatment to a localized type of cancer. I know that when I see people struggling, my natural reaction is to move to support mode and help... in any way I can. Cook a meal? You got it. Do some laundry? No problem. A comforting gift? Absolutely.
Which brings me to the Joan hat, part deux. I found out the preferred color, and put my needles to work on creating a hat to keep the chill off for when the chemo had chased her hair away. The beauty of the Joan hat is not only the versatility, but the fun of the button or medallion you can put on the side.
The medallion has become a medal of honor, and I'm so happy when I see her wearing it or hear of her enjoying it. It's a small comfort, but I often say that a knitted piece is made of a million little hugs, and what better gift to give when faced with something so scary?
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