55!

This arrived at my post office today. Now I have to turn them all into skeins. This will take forever.
But it's probably a good thing, I can't start dyeing until the weather gets better and I can do it outside.

I'm just so glad this day is over. I went to see my grandfather at the hospital, and it reminded me of the last time we were there visiting him about 14 years ago. He was so ill then we thought we were going to loose him, and the hospital just brought that feeling back. I can't imagine working in a place like that. The walls just ooze illness, it's horrible. Couldn't wait to get out of there. My grandmother was really worried too, it was hard to be there. But I got to see the sweetest thing I have in a very long time, and that cheered me up a bit. When we were leaving my grandfather and grandmother hugged eachother in a way that just showed how much they still love and need eachother after all these years, and it really got to me. It's good to know that some people can stay together for their entire lives, and love eachother every second. That gives me real hope. Just a hug and a gentle kiss on the cheek.

I can't wait for the weekend, really need a break, it's been a hard week. And I have lots more knitting to do. Only one morning left.