It was an afternoon of sadness and joy.

The crochet ladies arrived a little after 2:00 and I explained I had to leave on the 3:15 bus. I hadn't wanted to cancel because I knew they were waiting to pick out scarves for the hats they made while I was on vacation. I was amazed when they started pulling out hats. All 4 ladies were back today. They mentioned neighbors going thru chemo so a few of the hats stayed here for them. They took every last bit of yarn I had to continue working. Ziomara messaged me that a coworkers wife has cancer and can she have a hat. Anita, who began the drive, says a friend of the 14 year old girl also has cancer and can she have a hat. I hate that there is such a need but I am happy we can help a lot of people in a little way.

These are all their hats. I love how they are all different.

When I arrived at the church I sat and Rosa found me and took me to sit with the other ladies. I ended up with Iliana and Ana because they both speak some English. As we were leaving we all took the time to give Aura a hug and then went off for coffee. That is when the laughing and talking started. We went to the same little cafe we went to for the baby shower. I mentioned to Ana that we needed to plan a fiesta because I turn 70 in March. That was all it took. The ladies are always ready for a party. Ileana has a ranch and that is where we will have it. First we thought Saturday but that is a problem for Rosa so it will be Thursday, the 9th. Now I have to think of a theme. There was talk of cowgirl or vintage or maybe hippy flower child. I have to think about this.

There is no craft lady gathering next Thursday because it is Independence Day here. I will send some hats for Anita with Rosa or Emilio.

Flory gave me a ride to the bus because she lives right by the bus stop. She asked if I wanted her to wait with me but I said no, I was fine. The wait wasn't long. I stopped in the pizza shop for a little chat then walked home. Tomorrow morning I will start working on the area where the planter will go and line up the material for the baskets. Emilio thinks the zarong will work so we will try that. I have lots. I told him what I wanted that wasn't the same as the picture. I wants several openings on the end so I can see it from my porch. He has a good idea and is looking up possibilities.