Stitch and Bitch

Last week I saw a poster on a store front of a used bookstore promoting an informational discussion on leukemia and thought I'd inquire inside. Turns out, not only was this an enchanting little place, but a center for those living with cancer to convene weekly for informational sessions and activities. In fact, every Thursday evening, a handful of ladies get together and spend 2 hours working on arts & crafts projects. Rosita, the lady coordinating these sessions, says "it's a way for these ladies to take their minds off of their pain." Apparently, once an art project is completed, it is sold in the bookstore and the money is spent towards funding other activities for the group.

A few students and I joined the ladies this week, participated in their conversations, and got involved in our own little craft-work.

PHOTO: Eddie is learning how to knit a scarf from Estelita - an incredible women in her seventies who has seven children and has lived in Guanajuato for over 40 years!


I also had never knitted before. A few of the ladies were gracious to show me how to get started on a scarf, too. I had never realized how soothing and peaceful knitting could be! I might even consider taking up more of this activity, perhaps it might curb my extreme moments of enthusiasm and help calm me down.

PHOTO: Elaine (right) and Rosemary (left) work on making heart-shaped pin cushions which turned out very beautiful, I might add.

I will definitely go back next week! Afterall, I have to finish my scarf, right?