It's been a long time since I posted on this blog. I've been healing and growing, while finding a new focus in life. Along the way I began to date, I got engaged, and now I'm married. Who knew that lightning could strike twice in life. I am twice lucky, and twice blessed.
I haven't had a lot to say during this process, I had to turn inward to find out who I am and where my life is taking me. But lately I've had a little bit of a hankering to write again. And so I'm considering resurrecting this blog. I have no idea if anyone still reads this blog, or if they are interested in anything I have to say.
If you're still out there, drop a note in the comments. It will make my day.
Much love to you on your journey. <3
Posted by: Sachi | January 11, 2017 at 10:20 PM
Hi janel! Congratulations on getting married! You look beautiful. I wish you all the best in 2017 and beyond. I still remember some of your stories with amusement, so if you're going to get back to writing, I'd be happy to read! Love KT
Posted by: KT | January 11, 2017 at 10:25 PM
Dear Janel,
How wonderul to read this.
Without meeting up we share a lot.
We both lost the love of our life.
We both mourn.
We both did find a new love.
We both got healed.
We both now that our husbands who passed away learned us a lot.
And yes, we are lucky to have love back into our lifes.
(What a great picture of the both of you!)
Life is about love and connection.
And yes, that is a reason to start writing again.
With love from Jan
Posted by: Jan Ter Heide | January 11, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Congratulations, Janel!! Your happiness is our happiness :-))
Posted by: Sivia | January 11, 2017 at 10:40 PM
Janel, you look radiant, so happy for you !!!
Wishing you and your handsome guy many years of marital bliss !
Best, Ingrid N
who has met you at Madrona many moons ago . . .
Just a few minutes ago I read today's post of Zwitscherhexe were she tells of wanting to finish "Elysium", which she had started in March of 2013, because she still finds it so beautiful :))
This made be check on you, what a wonderful surprise to see your post of today,
what a co incident !!!
Hope to see more of your posts and maybe patterns !?
https://zwitscherhexe.wordpress.com
Posted by: Ingrid N | January 11, 2017 at 10:48 PM
Glad to know you have found your way back to happiness. :-)
Posted by: Jennifer Leigh | January 11, 2017 at 10:55 PM
Congrats. So happy for you!
Posted by: Leah | January 11, 2017 at 10:57 PM
Yes, write!
Eternally happy for you!
Posted by: Heatherly | January 11, 2017 at 10:57 PM
Happy to read whatever you wish to write, missed you❤️
Posted by: Tracy | January 11, 2017 at 11:05 PM
You are an inspiration to many and we are all glad to see you so happy
Posted by: Gail Mowry | January 11, 2017 at 11:06 PM
It would send me to the stars to read your writings again. You've built and learned so much. Will you publish under Rustle Press, the most beautifully named publisher.? Ever.
Posted by: Kristine Brooks | January 12, 2017 at 01:03 AM
Celebrating your happiness! Please return to writing, as well as sharing photos of your beautiful dogs.
Posted by: Paulette | January 12, 2017 at 02:20 AM
I've thought about you a lot! I'm so glad you're back.
Posted by: Beth Smith | January 12, 2017 at 04:18 AM
I still read this blog! Welcome back and congratulations.
Posted by: Amy | January 12, 2017 at 04:44 AM
I'm so very happy that you've found your center again. Welcome back to blog land!
Posted by: Terry M | January 12, 2017 at 05:00 AM
Yes, still reading.
Congratulations on getting married. I wish you all the best.
Posted by: Susanne | January 12, 2017 at 05:15 AM
I thought I had been hearing movement in the undergrowth! Lovely to see your face emerging!
Posted by: Janet | January 12, 2017 at 05:18 AM
Lovely to see you writing again. Look forward to more.
Posted by: Leslie | January 12, 2017 at 05:45 AM
I have enjoyed following your life with new love and dogs and all of that on Facebook. It isn't the same as a blog. Welcome home.
Posted by: Juliann | January 12, 2017 at 05:55 AM
Congratulations! I was so glad to see your blog post pop up on Feedly this morning - please do continue.
Posted by: Barbara Seiver | January 12, 2017 at 06:31 AM
Yay, you're back! And congratulations! I'm looking forward to seeing what you write.
Posted by: Lynn | January 12, 2017 at 06:50 AM
I will gladly read anything you might write! Congratulations to both of you and welcome back! I have missed you!!
Posted by: AsKatKnits | January 12, 2017 at 07:08 AM
You look beautiful and happy! Go Janel! You are such an inspiration, thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Monique D | January 12, 2017 at 07:30 AM
I'm so happy lightening did strike again. I remember how sad you were after Rustle's death.
Posted by: TAN A Summers | January 12, 2017 at 07:34 AM
Conratulations! Your life journey inspires me, keep on writing. So very happy for you!
Posted by: Shelley | January 12, 2017 at 07:41 AM
What wonderful news, Janel -- all the best to you in 2017! I think of you every time I wear those innovative sideways socks withe the hig eyelets (forgot they're name). I was a very small part of your Los Angeles life and followed you as you moved along.
Posted by: Merna | January 12, 2017 at 07:45 AM
Some people touch our lives for just a short time but enrich our thoughts forever. I would love to read more!
Posted by: Kathleen Stuart | January 12, 2017 at 08:31 AM
Still reading! Congratulations and welcome back.
Posted by: Lindsay | January 12, 2017 at 11:55 AM
What wonderful news! Lovely photo lovely guy. Tell us more.
Posted by: Renee | January 12, 2017 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations, Janel! So good to see you back. YES! We read your blog!
Posted by: Ellen Bloom | January 12, 2017 at 12:23 PM
You definitely still have readers.
Posted by: Liz Moreno | January 12, 2017 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations!
Yes, you still have readers. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
Posted by: Mary P | January 12, 2017 at 01:07 PM
It's good to hear from you again! I'm glad you are finding happiness again.
Posted by: Cheryl Romanow | January 12, 2017 at 01:59 PM
Congratulations on finding new love while healing from your loss. I've long admired your work, hope you find the time to write as life allows. All the best to you and yours!
Posted by: Liz F | January 12, 2017 at 02:38 PM
Congratulations. I am glad that you have found such happiness. Yes, you still have readers. :)
Posted by: Carolyn | January 12, 2017 at 05:42 PM
:-D
Hi, Janel!
Posted by: Deb Robson | January 12, 2017 at 06:15 PM
Hello hello!! And belly rubs to those who want them!
Posted by: Anne | January 12, 2017 at 06:33 PM
Please write. You have a way with words.
Posted by: CmEgger | January 12, 2017 at 09:36 PM
Congratulations, and welcome back! :)
Posted by: Anya | January 12, 2017 at 10:30 PM
Welcome to the next installment of your wonderful life.
Congratulations on your journey and your marriage.
Blog away..........
Posted by: Judi Freed | January 12, 2017 at 10:36 PM
That's great news!
Posted by: Britt | January 13, 2017 at 12:24 AM
Congrats Janel!
I wish you both a very happy New Year!
have fun ;)
Posted by: Christine07 | January 13, 2017 at 03:23 AM
So happy for you both!!
Posted by: Annette | January 13, 2017 at 07:29 AM
I am sooooo happy for you....one of my favorite people !
Posted by: Judy J Gilchrist | January 13, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Congratulations! So happy to see you returning to blogging as well.
Posted by: florapie | January 13, 2017 at 02:37 PM
Wow! I'm sure you don't remember who I am, (just a fan girl who met you at a TNNA years ago) but I am genuinely happy for you. Best wishes! Good to see you back in the blogosphere. xoxo
Posted by: Mary Kay | January 13, 2017 at 05:41 PM
so happy for you janel! yes, do some creative writing!
Posted by: KAREN piehl | January 13, 2017 at 07:08 PM
Congrats. Glad to see you back ;-)
Posted by: Lorraine | January 18, 2017 at 12:48 PM
So glad to hear that you are happy! I've been hoping that you'd rejoin the fiber arts world someday...
Posted by: Karen Frisa | January 22, 2017 at 03:57 PM
oh, my dear friend! How fortunate for me that I just dropped in tonight. Such a lovely picture with you and your sweetie -- what a blessing for you both. For the record, Elliot and I now live near Milwaukie and from time to time we drive by what ostensibly is/could be your new location on earth. If it is ever in the plan to see or visit old friends, don't be shy, okay?
And of course, the world is clearly ready for more of your fine writing, so get to it, girl!
[Note: new email address]
Posted by: Marina McIntire | January 25, 2017 at 10:48 PM
Congratulations :)
Posted by: Kimberly | January 28, 2017 at 02:37 PM
I enjoy your writings and adore your patterns. It would be a blessing to all if you write again regularly. There are over 50+ at the present and I am sure that it would grow once word of your return spread.
Are you considering putting your patterns back for sale? I have been going a little crazy trying to purchase a copy of the Paris, 1919 sock pattern, as well as others. There are a few patterns that simply grab at your heart with a need to work it yourself. This is one of those patterns for me. So I beg. Hopefully it will find its way to me.
Write on!
Jennifer
Jettquilts onRavelry
Posted by: Jennifer Jett | February 02, 2017 at 08:17 AM
Congratulations, on healing and new love. Glad to know you are doing well. Please know you have loyal fans who have not forgotten you.
Posted by: Lisa T | February 06, 2017 at 07:29 AM
Dear Janel,
Best wishes always.
Today I was researching toe up socks and it was an intense reminder of how much I love your designs and miss you. I am not alone, my knitting circle has done many of your delightful designs in socks and wraps. We share our love and hope with you on your continuing journey. And I pray it includes a fabulous renewal of your incredible talents and sharing.
Tamara D
Clickity Chick
Posted by: Tamara Del Sonno | February 12, 2017 at 03:08 PM
Please offer your patterns for sale again:)
I don't know you, but from all the comments it sounds like I should. You are a wonderful caring person and one I would like to know. I think we have much in common
thank you for reading this
Posted by: ann | March 06, 2017 at 04:30 PM
Welcome back, Janel! Like others here, I'm a long-time admirer of your work and checked up on beebonnet on a whim. It's great to hear that life has taken a sunnier turn for you.
Posted by: Yvonne | March 17, 2017 at 05:43 PM
Glad you're back and doing alright! Looking forward to more writings from you. Just managed to get a copy of the Enchanted Sole! Lovely patterns, but hard to find.
Posted by: Michelle Matthews | March 18, 2017 at 08:47 AM
oh it is so lovely to see you, and read you, again! Congratulations, sunshine, joy-full-ness, and creativity to you, both of you!
Posted by: LaceLady | April 03, 2017 at 03:37 PM
Just wonderful to see your happy face Janel! You have been and are in our thoughts.
Much love,
Ingrid & Mikael (no more in Sweden, now in Oz)
Posted by: Ingrid | April 09, 2017 at 02:01 AM
Janel,
Congratulations on your marriage. I purchased a copy of The Eclectic Sole; Socks for Adventurous Knitters for the pattern Rivendell. I would also love to knit Damselfly but cannot find the pattern anywhere. Could you put this up for purchase sometime again? Thanks.
Posted by: Jo Ann | April 23, 2017 at 10:32 AM
My favorite quote comes to mind...
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin
Wishing you well.....
Posted by: Janice | May 18, 2017 at 04:10 PM
Congratulations on your marriage! I had no idea of the events in your life, knowing you only through your patterns (I own the Enchanted Sole and the Eclectic Sole). I keep checking back on Paris,1919, hoping that it is for sale as an individual pattern (it was part of a sock club), and I discovered that your publishing website is no longer operational. This caused me to look at your profile, which lead me here to your blog. I've only read down a few entries, but enough to see that you've had your plate full for a few years. I hope 2017 has been better for you!
Posted by: Amy | August 23, 2017 at 03:51 PM
so glad you are back. Congratulations on finding love again! It is always a miracle!
please keep blogging and KNITTING! Love your patterns. Just getting up the nerve to
try one of your sock patterns.
Posted by: Alliep | October 29, 2017 at 08:47 PM