"This life, therefore, is not righteousness, but growth in righteousness, not health but healing, not being but becoming, not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it; the process is not yet finished but it is going on. This is not the end but it is the road; all does not yet gleam in glory but all is being purified." Martin Luther
Thursday, May 24, 2007
unraveled at the seams
Since we bought our tickets to NY in February, I have been planning on making significant progress on Jason's birthday sweater of 2003. Yes, I am aware that it is 2007 and that I have taken the sweater apart more times than I care to admit- so it is a work in progress, just like me. Back to the point- flying and knitting. I had envisioned a peaceful trip with my needles in hand and my yarn taking on an identifiable shape. My naive fantasy involving circular and double pointed needles in mid-air reveals the absence of any flying adventures I've had in the last seven years. Not until today, when a co-worker told me of her disdain for airport procedures, were my dreams of spools of yarn and rounds of needles ruined. I inquired and learned the many "No, No's" of the airfield. It is sad that knitting needles are now considered weapons. Can't blame a girl for having big dreams- the smile on her husband's face when she finally gave him his long awaited birthday gift. I look forward to the day when LOVE not hate and violence prevails- when the lamb will lay down with the lion again.
OH, the perils of the kniting needle... I hope you finish it.
ReplyDeleteI hope your trip goes well! We will miss you!! I got your card today!! Thank you for being such a great sister!! I love you greatly!!
ReplyDeleteI've flown in the last year with knitting needles and didn't have any problems. I didn't have double pointed needles. I stayed with circular needles thinking they were less threatening. Maybe it depends on the airline... I'm sure The Pilot would know for sure.
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