Andrea and Madeline you have created a beautiful memory of Andrew for us to remember him. I have been watching your episodes since you began and have grown to appreciate your relationship. Thank you for sharing. Juanita
Today is May 1, 2023, and I just watched this beautiful tribute to Andrew for the first time. Thank you for sharing Andrew with us. I understand how hard this must have been for you as I lost my husband to cancer 3 years and 2 months ago. Knitting, yoga, and walking saved and continue to save my soul and my sanity.
A grief counselor told me the waves of grief drown you in the beginning then the time comes you merge above the waves for a gulp of breath. The waves will come longer apart, in the end, you're able to breathe but the waves will keep coming. Wider apart, wider apart, until they come every now and then. Pull you off your feet, make you go under, but you get up again. You loved each other, that is such a gift.
Being a person who spent a lot of time in the ocean, as well as several years ago losing someone I loved very much, this analogy is beautiful. I’m at the point where the wavs are farther apart.
Your eulogy for Andrew has lifted our spirits. From Tolkien: "The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it…. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise."
My gentle father died when I was 23, just before my results of my Midwifery exams came out. He had been so proud of the fact that I had ‘followed in his mother’s footsteps’ and every baby that I delivered was so exciting to him. Not long after his death I met a man who knew him and he said to me, “Christine, while you live and smile..... Reg will NEVER die”...... I’m 73 and smile often❤️. Yes, Andrew is in Madeline’s smile for sure. A darling man who died far too young.
That’s what I felt. Even if it wasn’t a lifetime, it must be wonderful to be loved and love like that. I was overcome with sorrow when I found out a couple of weeks ago of Andrew’s passing. Such a wonderful human being. My deepest condolences to you, Andrea and Madeleine. 🌸🌷💕
Thank you for sharing Andrew with us, the Fruity Knitting viewers. He will be much missed by us all, but I know his loss will be hardest for you and Madeleine. Please remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no time frame that you have to adhere to. With much love. R
Madeleine looks a lot like Andrew, she definitely has his smile, and his eyes. She is a way for you to see Andrew each day. I hope that you give each other great joy in remembering the times you had together.
Andrew was really inspirational to me as a man because he knitted. When I would watch his knitting progress, I knew that I could get better at it, too, and it would challenge me to not stop.
" Grief is a hole you walk around in the daytime and fall into at night." Losing my father when a bit younger than Madeline I can understand your loss He was an amazing man, husband and father
I don’t think I hav ever been touched so much by someone I have never met. He was such a sweet spirit, and his legacy will live on, not only to those who knew him, but in generations of knitters to come. Hang on!
I don't know why your video came across my youtube feed. I have never knitted a single thing in my life, yet your video(s) consumed my evening and my heart. It did not take me long to realize I was watching something profound. I am so very sorry for your loss. I can see why Andrew captured your heart. What a lovely man. You and your daughter seem just lovely as well, inside and out. Wishing you comfort at this difficult time, and wishing you joy again, in time.
I was moved by this podcast. I lost my husband Oct. 26, 2020 and we were married 59 years. I can say that I can feel your pain. People who have not been through this really do not understand. I feel like I am doing well, but for no reason, I will fall apart and feel like I just can not go on without him. I am 80 and disabled and trying to make it in our home alone. Our two children and their families are thousand of miles away from me. I am blessed with wonderful friends and a church family who have made it possible for me to remain in our home. I had wanted to die first but that was not in God's plan. I have to keep on keeping on. Thank goodness for my knitting and my internet friends that I have. I will continue to have you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Marie in NC, USA
Hi Marie, I was touched by your comments. I lost my mother a year ago. She was 97 and lived in an assisted living facility. She lived in Ga and I and my sister live in California. So I am the child on the other end of your story..... I think your children must worry and think of you all the time. Know that they love you and miss you but it is so difficult and expensive to cross the miles as often as we want to. You will be in my thoughts Marie. Keep knitting and if you are looking for a pen pal, I am available. Carolyn
@@carolynnadey56 ;Thanks so much for your kind words--I really appreciate them. I want so much to stay in our home and friends and my church family have been wonderful. My husband worried about me being left without him and I told him that I did not want to lose him but I would be okay. I have my times of deep grief, but have been able to pull myself out. I watch lots of podcasts all hours of the day and night and feel like I have friends all over the world. Thanks again! Love, Marie from NC PS: My son and his family live in Dublin, CA
Hello Marie, I am praying for you and wishing you wonderful friends and company to surround you. I wish I could give you a big hug through the internet.
My heart goes out to you. My daughter lost her husband at 39. She has four boys and those boys and her faith in God have pulled her through. I will keep you and Madeline in my prayers
Thank you so much for allowing us to say goodbye to Andrew with you. As the video laid bare your pain, it also clearly showed all the love and joy your family shared. I am grateful for the time I have spent watching Fruity Knitting and getting to know you three virtually. You honored Andrew beautifully and I believe that knitters all around the world have found peace, healing, and comfort in this heartfelt eulogy.
That pat on the bum in the outtakes just sums up the man as I came to believe him to be - cheeky, irreverent, loving and mischievous. Your loss is profound. Madelaine's loss is profound. You shared him with us and we came to love and enjoy him too. I grieve your loss with you.
💚 I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. The pain😢 , sorrow, & heartbreak💔 that you're feeling today will in time go away. I know, cause it will be 20 years on the 30th of April, 2024, that my wonderful Dad went to heaven. ❤& Peace, from Los Angeles ~04/16/24~
When my dad passed from cancer, my heart was broken. It still is. I saw many quotes in the first few months, that I really felt in my heart. I'd love to share them all with you, but I'll share two of my favorites. "The moment that you left me, my heart split in two; One side filled memories, the other filled with you. I often lay awake at night while the world is fast asleep, and take a stroll down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday. But missing you is heartache, that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. You see, life has gone on without you, but I'll never be the same." & "Grief, I've learned, is really just LOVE. It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of the unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love, with no place to go. And a bonus one... this one I always loved.. because I imagined these would be his words. It filled with me with comfort on some of my hardest days. Like when my boys were born, or when I think about how they'll never know his endless love... "As I sit in heaven, and watch you everyday .. I try to let you know with signs, I never truly went away. I hear when your laughing and I watch you as you sleep. I even place my arms around with you, to calm you as you weep. I see you wishing the days away, begging to have me home.. So I try and send you signs, so you know you're not alone. Don't feel guilty that you have life, life that was denied to me. Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see. So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself.. be free! Then I'll know each breath you take, you'll be taking one for me." I know nothing can make this time better or easier for you girls , and friends&family.. but I hope these find you some comfort in your darkest days. Grief is not a one way road, with a single path.. it's windy, hilly, and steep, with many detours. Take your time, remember him, and never feel like you aren't "getting better", because everyday that you get through this, is another day you've won! - xoxo Amber
Thank you for sharing your love for Andrew. It’s so hard to lose him from fruity knitting. You both and Madeleine have been a comfort to me for the last few years as we suffered loss after loss after loss. I can’t imagine your pain going forward but I do know grief. It’s a harsh task master who demands attention wherever and whenever he chooses. I pray that you both will continue to let us see your grief if it hits you during a show. Don’t worry about covering it up or editing it out. I will miss his walks with Jack especially.
It’s been almost 9 years since my husband died. Someone said grief is like an onion of fog - over time layers fall away and you realize that you are at a new place mentally and emotionally. I understand your pain.
This eulogy was lovely. Since the time I first tuned in to your pod cast, I have been so blessed by observing the great love and respect you had for each other. This demonstration of a truly great marriage was as valuable to me as the knitting skills and projects featured. I always finished watching each podcast feeling uplifted and positive. I know I shall miss that, and Andrew so much. May God bless and protect you and Madeline in the days ahead. I pray for you regularly.
I'm watching this more than a year after you posted it and thinking back MANY, MANY years. I lost my dad when I was about Madeleine's age and my mom about your age. (That was in 1961) However, I can so identify with the two of you.
Fruity Knitting won't be the same without Andrew, and we'll miss him, but nevertheless we will enjoy the future episodes. Andrea, the future will be different, and sometimes difficult, but you can do it!
This was the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories with us. I have never felt so much for people I do not know on a personal level. You are very lucky to have had him as your husband and your father. May his memory soon become a source of joy for you both. Love from Israel.
I found CS Lewis’ writings very comforting. He can string words together in a concise and direct manner. So glad you found this book. Thanks for sharing all your thoughts. Much love from the USA.
When my daughter died, I found A Grief Observed very helpful to help me understand my feelings. After many years have passed, I still remember him comparing losing a loved one to losing a leg....the acute pain eventually subsides, and you learn to function without that limb, but you’ll always be a one-legged man. Your life is altered forever.
Watching old Fruity Knitting episodes, my breath catches when I hear him talk about the future- a little comment here or there about being a shepherd or traveling somewhere. I know you are feeling that feeling and more every second of every day. He was yours and you were his. I'm glad we got to share a little of that.
Thank You for allowing us to be with you and Madeleine in your grieving. You apologized for getting “heavy”. I thank you for sharing deeply. I will return to the CS Lewis book. I loved how Madeleine’s eyes lit up with joy in remembering her wonderful Dad. The letters of Andrew’s father and grandfather were beautiful. I send you and your family Love. Kathy Folk
Andrew's life was as well-lived as any life could possibly be--and that's the most that any of us can achieve. Thank you so much for posting this deeply moving video, and for taking the time and care to keep us updated over these past few months. My heartfelt condolences to you and Madeleine.
Dear Andrea and Madeleine, I can't say how grateful I am for this wonderful eulogy for Andrew which was both heartbreaking and so full of joy at the same time. There were so many different aspects on how to live life to the fullest, including the parts of Andrew's family, and watching this eulogy tells me that you have lived your life together to the fullest. It makes me very sad that you can't continue to build on this life together any longer but at the same time I can see that there must be so much space in your inner being of all the good things you have experienced because you were the extraordinary people you were - and are. So to me the grief seems to be the appropriate answer to the wonderfulness of what you have lost. I wish you both, Andrea and Madeleine that one day you can see light in the tunnel - in the company of Andrew's soul which, I am sure, will always be with you.
I am so sorry for your loss, Andrea and Madeleine. Andrew was a special man. Thank you for the book recommendation. I am interested to read it too. My father passed away last Christmas and I was having all these illogical thoughts. Like thinking: Now I can finally ask him how he experienced everything these last few weeks, if he think we made the right decisions and took good care of him, because we couldn't really talk with him anymore. But then I remembered that that was impossible. I feel it also costs a lot of energy to try to keep him a part of us in my mind. And he can't defend himself when people say: "he must have liked that" or "he was so and so". He is now everybody's person and not his own anymore. So I found your observations interesting. I hope you both find peace. Take care!
You can be comforted by seeing so much of Andrew in Madeline, especially when she smiles. He will be with you always in your warm memories. My deepest condolences to you both. 🤗🌻💕
What a beautiful and touching tribute! I'm a 3.5 year widow. I also lost my husband to cancer. He also had very long hair when he was younger and loved rock music so though not traditional, it's what I played at his viewing and funeral.
That was an absolutely wonderful tribute to Andrew, I cried and laughed with you. Both of you are very strong people and give so much. When you go through the deepest experiences however sad and difficult they are to move through they carry with them the potential to enrich your world in a whole new way. Much love to you both.
This was such an extremely beautiful memorial to such a beautiful and loving man. Andrew lives on in all hearts. And I think you need to publish a book of those letters memorializing Andrew, his father and grandfather!
It’s amazing looking back on the life of someone taken from us too soon. It’s almost as if they knew time was short, because they truly pack their lives full of the experience of living. They are so actively present in the world, drinking it all in. Andrew truly lived and your tribute to his life is so beautiful.
As a person with stage 4 cancer this really struck home with me. First as a knitter, I just watched a 6 yr old vlog that just appeared and I loved you and Andrew , and next I knew I saw the word Eulogy and it punched me in the gut. I guess I should at least write a few letters to my hubby and kids. Thanks for the inspiration.
I lost my husband 3 years in a boating accident. My heart goes out to you and Madeleine...please give yourself time to heal. The grieving process is difficult and is not the same for everyone. Hugs and prayers. On a separate note, Andrew recorded a special video message to new Patrons. Extremely well done and so nice to receive a welcome to the Fruity Knitting pod family! You could tell how much he loved you, Madeleine and his work. He will be greatly missed.
That was a beautiful tribute to Andrew. He was such a kind and gentle man, and I especially loved his sense of humour. Your programmes were always so informative and such a joy to watch. Your joy will come back one day.
I am so sorry for your loss. Our loss really too because we love Andrew so much. Your family is part of the knitting community and we are here with you.
Thank you for sharing this eulogy of Andrew with us. He was such a remarkable man, such an anchor for you and Madeline. Be gentle and kind to yourselves through this grieving process. We are here for you as we also mourn Andrew’s passing. Sending much love and hugs. ❤️
I am a new subscriber to Fruity Knitting. What an excellent site. The very best I have found after many years of knitting. I must send you and your family my most sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. I feel your pain. I too have lost my husband. You are in my prayers.
it's astonishing how I can be sitting here, on what looks like an ordinary day, doing ordinary things... how life just goes on, even despite things that I feel really should just stop everything for a while. The unreasonable silence of the world, Camus called it, a reference I think Andrew would have appreciated. This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it, for giving me a moment of stopping.
We have been praying for Andrew in our daily Rosary. You are lovely people who have shared such joy with us. Your love for each other is inspirational. Peace be with you.
Andrew will be missed. He was such a beautiful and intelligent soul. My thoughts are with you both during this time. Thank you for introducing Andrew to us and sharing your moments with us all. ❤️
This is only the second Fruity video I’ve seen and I was shocked to read the title. I have deep compassion for your loss. Andrew left behind a worthy legacy indeed. Your daughter is beautiful. We know the soul continues its evolution albeit in a heavenly place. God bless you both.
How lovely to see you both again so soon after losing Andrew. Of course there were tears today, but you also brought laughter and joy as you allowed us to share personal photos and memories of Andrew’s life. A life cut short but well-lived and well-loved. Fruity Knitting fans are ready when you are, Andrea. Take your time and let us know when to put the kettle on and get the knitting out 💕🙏🏻💔
You were an exceptional couple and family. What a moving, precious eulogy. Unspeakable grief for you. Thank you for enriching my life. Also thank you for including wonderful family letters and photos. Andrew always will be with us.
There are no words to express how sad I am to hear of Andrew's loss. I am already crying, and we're less than 5 minutes in, and it's over the loss of someone I have never met, but who nevertheless was someone I came to love. Thank you for the love and the joy that you and Andrew shared with each other and with your audience. Thank you for sharing this eulogy. Andrea, your opening words are profound, and I think your ability to articulate what you're experiencing will help many other people who are grieving. I do rejoice over the fact that Andrew is now perfectly well, but I grieve with you over the depth of the loss, the way you will not get to spend the next 25 years with him, and the pain laced through every moment for you. Hugs and prayers. May the One who comforts the brokenhearted be very near to you in this time.
Dear sweet Andrew such a huge loss to you both and to all of us who have lived vicariously through your wonderful episodes and felt as if we were friends.So very sorry.
My goodness, I do feel your pain and I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes watching this, and I do understand you and the way you feel. I have lost so many lately to Cancer and the recent one just 3 days ago who was my ex. but still a friend. You are so brave to share these memories of you two and we will all miss him and take your time and don't feel pressured to get another podcast out unless you really want to. I'm so glad that you'll continue with the podcast because it would be a great loss for us all if you stopped. I'm sending my deepest condolences to you and Madeleine and the dog who also will miss him. Sending Hugs to you all.
Dearest Andrea & Madelyn, Please accept my deepest condolences at the passing of Andrew. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all. In sadness, Jon
A beautiful tribute! I cried and laughed and feel like that is exactly how it should be. We are sad to loose loved ones, but we are overjoyed to have had them in our lives to begin with. ❤️
This is the same, what I feel. You all are such an amazing family. I want to send you all my good thoughts and wishes for your future. I am thinking of you every day and you are in my heart like close friends. Gern hätte ich Euch einen "richtigen" Brief geschrieben, aber ich habe Eure Anschrift nicht gefunden. Es ist noch nicht lange her, dass ich fruity knitting gefunden habe. Ihr habt mich begeistert, Eure liebevolle Art, genauso wie Eure Strickkünste, Andrews schnelle Fortschritte as a knitter... Danke für diese tief berührenden Erinnerungen, an denen Ihr uns teilhaben lasst. Alles, alles Liebe für Euch beide und eine Umarmung für Jack. ❤
How is it possible for such sadness and joy to meet and mingle in an hour of breathtaking, poignant beauty? What stunning highness of being you both demonstrate Madeleine and Andrea. You could have warned us about those outtakes though 😭😭😭😭😭. Thank you so so much for sharing this with us. What an extraordinarily special family you are. All my love to you 💗💗💗💗💗
danke, dass wir ein bisschen mehr über Andrew erfahren durften - ich habe fruity knitting erst vor 1Jahr entdeckt. Aber dass Andrew ein herzensguter intelligenter Familienmensch war, merkte man bei jedem Video. Ein Abschied, der so schnell und schmerzhaft war, dauert lange. Haltet zusammen. Möge er in Frieden ruhen.
Words cannot communicate the beauty and joy in your remembrances of Andrew. Thank you for sharing your heart ❤💙💜and love with us all. God strengthen you.
Every minute of this video is a gift. I am so grateful to be allowed into such an intimate remembrance of Andrew’s life. I have a very small anecdote to share. Even though I didn’t know Andrew, I will always remember that he is the first and only person to pronounce my name correctly. My name is Jonna (Danish) and when I became a patron, Andrew sent me a short thank you video. In the video he pronounced my name the Danish way. I will never forget it. Thank you again for sharing him with us. Much love. Jonna
What a beautiful love story. Both of Andrea and Andrew ...and Madeline and her father. I lost my daughter. It was a process, trying to learn how to be alive after that loss. Early on I was given an image of two hands intertwined, one is grief and one is joy....I experience pure joy again and always profound grief. You will have joy again too... ...it will come. Thank you again for sharing and including all of us. Andrew touched many many lives through your channel ❤
He will live on through all your videos. Thank you for sharing your life, joy, and pain. Sharing your heartache won’t lessen it, but hopefully it helps you cope with it.
A beautiful man, husband and father. He was a lucky man to find you, his life was full of love and happiness, not many can say the same. My sincere condolences to both of you. Thinking of your pain and how much you will have to deal with is devastating. I’m so sorry.
Completely agree , a loose leaf journal means fresh memories can be put into chronic logical order.Fruity knitting not only encouraged us to try new types of knitting, it introduced us to new music, and places and seemed to be part of our families, thank you
A great Aussie bloke who loved life and family.You have honoured him so deeply and so bravely with all your followers.My thoughts are with you from northern Victoria,Australia.Cheers,Kath
I just read the title of this video and started crying. I cannot imagine how difficult this was for both of you to make. Sending love to you both. Rest assured of my prayers. 🙏🏻💕🤗
So sorry for your loss. I am blessed to have “known” Andrew through the podcast. Life is quite unpredictable and it is very hard to understand why things happen the way they do. What a wonderful example Andrew, and you, have set for Madeline. She witnessed a loving relationship not only for parents and daughter, but for you and Andrew as well. I loved the “outtakes” tag the end. It shows both of you unedited, but it also shows the love Andrew had for you and his playfulness. If not for the podcast you would not have these wonderful memories. I do hope you can find joy in doing the podcast again. You are an extraordinary knitter, and person, and would be sorely missed. That being said, consider your and Madeline’s mental and physical health for now and take all the time you need.
I am new, just watched my first video with Andrew at your side. I can’t believe that he has since gone ahead. What a lovely lovely man. This is so sad. Thank you for recalling memories of him, it sounds as though he was the perfect husband and father. Many of us will be in awe of that and very jealous too. God bless him. Stay brave. ❤
This is a beautiful tribute to Andrew and such treasured memories of such a patient, loving man. I am especially glad that you have turned to the writings of the great C.S. Lewis. Be well, Andrea and Madeleine. God bless you both. 🥀
My sincere sympathy and condolences. You and Andrew created one of the best UA-cam channels. Andrew was always delightful and the interaction between the two of you was a joy to observe. A great blessing of loving a wonderful person who brought kindness, joy and intelligence into the world. This has all been so surreal. My son who was 41 died unexpectedly in February and I still can't wrap my head around it. The physical is finite but love goes on forever. Wishing you all the best as you continue on and may your memories and beautiful daughter bring you comfort.
What a beautiful tribute to Andrew. Andrea you are such an articulate and inspirational person and after such a profound loss I don’t know how you managed to do this. God bless you both, I am in awe and hope you soon find peace and joy in life again. ❤️
My deepest sympathies to both of you, Andrea and Madeleine. We will miss Andrew's quirky sense of humour and adventurous knitting. Andrea, I'm so glad that you found C.S. Lewis and his writings.
Andrea and Madeline you have created a beautiful memory of Andrew for us to remember him. I have been watching your episodes since you began and have grown to appreciate your relationship. Thank you for sharing. Juanita
Today is May 1, 2023, and I just watched this beautiful tribute to Andrew for the first time. Thank you for sharing Andrew with us. I understand how hard this must have been for you as I lost my husband to cancer 3 years and 2 months ago. Knitting, yoga, and walking saved and continue to save my soul and my sanity.
A grief counselor told me the waves of grief drown you in the beginning then the time comes you merge above the waves for a gulp of breath. The waves will come longer apart, in the end, you're able to breathe but the waves will keep coming. Wider apart, wider apart, until they come every now and then. Pull you off your feet, make you go under, but you get up again. You loved each other, that is such a gift.
That's a wonderful analogy. My parents died in a car accident 17 years ago and that's exactly what the grief was like for me. Thanks for sharing.
Beautifully explained
Being a person who spent a lot of time in the ocean, as well as several years ago losing someone I loved very much, this analogy is beautiful. I’m at the point where the wavs are farther apart.
@@andreasissons7766 God bless you Andrea.
Ty for sharing. I will share this with others, too.All the best ☀️🌻🐝🦋
Your eulogy for Andrew has lifted our spirits.
From Tolkien: "The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it…. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise."
Andrew’s smile radiates in Madeline’s face. ❤️
My gentle father died when I was 23, just before my results of my Midwifery exams came out. He had been so proud of the fact that I had ‘followed in his mother’s footsteps’ and every baby that I delivered was so exciting to him. Not long after his death I met a man who knew him and he said to me, “Christine, while you live and smile..... Reg will NEVER die”...... I’m 73 and smile often❤️. Yes, Andrew is in Madeline’s smile for sure. A darling man who died far too young.
The first time I watched Fruity Knitting I thought "this man ADORES his wife." I feel your loss. Thank you for allowing us to share in your grief. 💔
That’s what I felt. Even if it wasn’t a lifetime, it must be wonderful to be loved and love like that. I was overcome with sorrow when I found out a couple of weeks ago of Andrew’s passing. Such a wonderful human being. My deepest condolences to you, Andrea and Madeleine. 🌸🌷💕
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Sorry for asking. Why did he die?
Andrew died from brain cancer. Andrea shares the details of their fight against the tumor in several Fruity Knitting episodes.
How blessed Andrew was to be so deeply loved, and to deeply love in return. Our prayers are with you
As a Buddhist I would like to say
"May your tears honour his love, both for you and family ". And don't let anyone
mention "closure".
Thank you for sharing Andrew with us, the Fruity Knitting viewers. He will be much missed by us all, but I know his loss will be hardest for you and Madeleine. Please remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no time frame that you have to adhere to. With much love. R
Madeleine looks a lot like Andrew, she definitely has his smile, and his eyes. She is a way for you to see Andrew each day. I hope that you give each other great joy in remembering the times you had together.
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Andrew was really inspirational to me as a man because he knitted. When I would watch his knitting progress, I knew that I could get better at it, too, and it would challenge me to not stop.
That was a beautiful tribute. I can hear Andrew saying, with a grin on his lips and a twinkle in his eyes, “Well done Dolls.”
yes yes!! how lovely! i can see his light all around this.
Two incredibly strong women celebrating their incredible man💕
" Grief is a hole you walk around in the daytime and fall into at night." Losing my father when a bit younger than Madeline I can understand your loss He was an amazing man, husband and father
I don’t think I hav ever been touched so much by someone I have never met. He was such a sweet spirit, and his legacy will live on, not only to those who knew him, but in generations of knitters to come. Hang on!
I don't know why your video came across my youtube feed. I have never knitted a single thing in my life, yet your video(s) consumed my evening and my heart. It did not take me long to realize I was watching something profound. I am so very sorry for your loss. I can see why Andrew captured your heart. What a lovely man. You and your daughter seem just lovely as well, inside and out. Wishing you comfort at this difficult time, and wishing you joy again, in time.
I was moved by this podcast. I lost my husband Oct. 26, 2020 and we were married 59 years. I can say that I can feel your pain. People who have not been through this really do not understand. I feel like I am doing well, but for no reason, I will fall apart and feel like I just can not go on without him. I am 80 and disabled and trying to make it in our home alone. Our two children and their families are thousand of miles away from me. I am blessed with wonderful friends and a church family who have made it possible for me to remain in our home. I had wanted to die first but that was not in God's plan. I have to keep on keeping on. Thank goodness for my knitting and my internet friends that I have. I will continue to have you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Marie in NC, USA
Hi Marie, I was touched by your comments. I lost my mother a year ago. She was 97 and lived in an assisted living facility. She lived in Ga and I and my sister live in California. So I am the child on the other end of your story..... I think your children must worry and think of you all the time. Know that they love you and miss you but it is so difficult and expensive to cross the miles as often as we want to. You will be in my thoughts Marie. Keep knitting and if you are looking for a pen pal, I am available. Carolyn
@@carolynnadey56 ;Thanks so much for your kind words--I really appreciate them. I want so much to stay in our home and friends and my church family have been wonderful. My husband worried about me being left without him and I told him that I did not want to lose him but I would be okay. I have my times of deep grief, but have been able to pull myself out. I watch lots of podcasts all hours of the day and night and feel like I have friends all over the world. Thanks again! Love, Marie from NC PS: My son and his family live in Dublin, CA
So true. The pain is real.
Hello Marie, I am praying for you and wishing you wonderful friends and company to surround you. I wish I could give you a big hug through the internet.
@@heathersnow3368 That is so sweet of you, Heather. I am so grateful for the internet and the wonderful people like you. Thank you for caring.
My heart goes out to you. My daughter lost her husband at 39. She has four boys and those boys and her faith in God have pulled her through. I will keep you and Madeline in my prayers
Thank you so much for allowing us to say goodbye to Andrew with you. As the video laid bare your pain, it also clearly showed all the love and joy your family shared. I am grateful for the time I have spent watching Fruity Knitting and getting to know you three virtually. You honored Andrew beautifully and I believe that knitters all around the world have found peace, healing, and comfort in this heartfelt eulogy.
I am so sorry for your loss. Andrew always had a smile on his face; you could see how much he loved his family. Thinking of you and your family.
That pat on the bum in the outtakes just sums up the man as I came to believe him to be - cheeky, irreverent, loving and mischievous. Your loss is profound. Madelaine's loss is profound. You shared him with us and we came to love and enjoy him too. I grieve your loss with you.
His face, his expression speaks volumes at that point, he looked like the happiest man on earth. Precious memories xxx
That was my favorite footage. So sweet & loving. You were greatly loved.
I loved their playfulness. What did he tell her? Cute bottom or huge bottom?
This was so beautiful. On the 19th of this month it will be 5 months since my daddy passed away 😢🙏🏻💙
💚 I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. The pain😢 , sorrow, & heartbreak💔 that you're feeling today will in time go away. I know, cause it will be 20 years on the 30th of April, 2024, that my wonderful Dad went to heaven. ❤& Peace, from Los Angeles ~04/16/24~
When my dad passed from cancer, my heart was broken. It still is. I saw many quotes in the first few months, that I really felt in my heart. I'd love to share them all with you, but I'll share two of my favorites.
"The moment that you left me, my heart split in two; One side filled memories, the other filled with you. I often lay awake at night while the world is fast asleep, and take a stroll down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday. But missing you is heartache, that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. You see, life has gone on without you, but I'll never be the same."
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"Grief, I've learned, is really just LOVE.
It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of the unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and hollow part of your chest.
Grief is just love, with no place to go.
And a bonus one... this one I always loved.. because I imagined these would be his words. It filled with me with comfort on some of my hardest days. Like when my boys were born, or when I think about how they'll never know his endless love...
"As I sit in heaven, and watch you everyday .. I try to let you know with signs, I never truly went away. I hear when your laughing and I watch you as you sleep. I even place my arms around with you, to calm you as you weep. I see you wishing the days away, begging to have me home.. So I try and send you signs, so you know you're not alone. Don't feel guilty that you have life, life that was denied to me. Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see. So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself.. be free! Then I'll know each breath you take, you'll be taking one for me."
I know nothing can make this time better or easier for you girls , and friends&family.. but I hope these find you some comfort in your darkest days. Grief is not a one way road, with a single path.. it's windy, hilly, and steep, with many detours. Take your time, remember him, and never feel like you aren't "getting better", because everyday that you get through this, is another day you've won! - xoxo Amber
Thank you for sharing your love for Andrew. It’s so hard to lose him from fruity knitting. You both and Madeleine have been a comfort to me for the last few years as we suffered loss after loss after loss. I can’t imagine your pain going forward but I do know grief. It’s a harsh task master who demands attention wherever and whenever he chooses. I pray that you both will continue to let us see your grief if it hits you during a show. Don’t worry about covering it up or editing it out. I will miss his walks with Jack especially.
Andrew was a sweet, charming and unbelievably talented man. Thank you for sharing him with us.
It’s been almost 9 years since my husband died. Someone said grief is like an onion of fog - over time layers fall away and you realize that you are at a new place mentally and emotionally. I understand your pain.
We will always remember Andrew and his sweet and unique personality. Thank you for sharing this beautiful eulogy with us. We love you.
A lovely memorial for a fine human being. "Life must go on, I forget just why." Sending condolences.
This eulogy was lovely. Since the time I first tuned in to your pod cast, I have been so blessed by observing the great love and respect you had for each other. This demonstration of a truly great marriage was as valuable to me as the knitting skills and projects featured. I always finished watching each podcast feeling uplifted and positive. I know I shall miss that, and Andrew so much. May God bless and protect you and Madeline in the days ahead. I pray for you regularly.
I'm watching this more than a year after you posted it and thinking back MANY, MANY years. I lost my dad when I was about Madeleine's age and my mom about your age. (That was in 1961) However, I can so identify with the two of you.
Fruity Knitting won't be the same without Andrew, and we'll miss him, but nevertheless we will enjoy the future episodes. Andrea, the future will be different, and sometimes difficult, but you can do it!
When i heard this I started to cry. My heart is with you.
This was the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories with us. I have never felt so much for people I do not know on a personal level. You are very lucky to have had him as your husband and your father. May his memory soon become a source of joy for you both. Love from Israel.
Beautiful. Stay safe
@@JacqsieRae Thank you
I found CS Lewis’ writings very comforting. He can string words together in a concise and direct manner.
So glad you found this book. Thanks for sharing all your thoughts.
Much love from the USA.
“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation” . Prayers to you both. My deepest condolences 🙏❤️😢
I am beyond words to express how it felt to witness the grace and depth you modeled during your family's process.
When my daughter died, I found A Grief Observed very helpful to help me understand my feelings. After many years have passed, I still remember him comparing losing a loved one to losing a leg....the acute pain eventually subsides, and you learn to function without that limb, but you’ll always be a one-legged man. Your life is altered forever.
Watching old Fruity Knitting episodes, my breath catches when I hear him talk about the future- a little comment here or there about being a shepherd or traveling somewhere. I know you are feeling that feeling and more every second of every day. He was yours and you were his. I'm glad we got to share a little of that.
Thank You for allowing us to be with you and Madeleine in your grieving. You apologized for getting “heavy”. I thank you for sharing deeply. I will return to the CS Lewis book. I loved how Madeleine’s eyes lit up with joy in remembering her wonderful Dad. The letters of Andrew’s father and grandfather were beautiful. I send you and your family Love. Kathy Folk
Andrew's life was as well-lived as any life could possibly be--and that's the most that any of us can achieve. Thank you so much for posting this deeply moving video, and for taking the time and care to keep us updated over these past few months. My heartfelt condolences to you and Madeleine.
Dear Andrea and Madeleine, I can't say how grateful I am for this wonderful eulogy for Andrew which was both heartbreaking and so full of joy at the same time. There were so many different aspects on how to live life to the fullest, including the parts of Andrew's family, and watching this eulogy tells me that you have lived your life together to the fullest. It makes me very sad that you can't continue to build on this life together any longer but at the same time I can see that there must be so much space in your inner being of all the good things you have experienced because you were the extraordinary people you were - and are. So to me the grief seems to be the appropriate answer to the wonderfulness of what you have lost. I wish you both, Andrea and Madeleine that one day you can see light in the tunnel - in the company of Andrew's soul which, I am sure, will always be with you.
I can only imagine how difficult this must have been for you, it is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
I am so sorry for your loss, Andrea and Madeleine. Andrew was a special man. Thank you for the book recommendation. I am interested to read it too. My father passed away last Christmas and I was having all these illogical thoughts. Like thinking: Now I can finally ask him how he experienced everything these last few weeks, if he think we made the right decisions and took good care of him, because we couldn't really talk with him anymore. But then I remembered that that was impossible. I feel it also costs a lot of energy to try to keep him a part of us in my mind. And he can't defend himself when people say: "he must have liked that" or "he was so and so". He is now everybody's person and not his own anymore. So I found your observations interesting. I hope you both find peace. Take care!
Vielen Dank fuer das Teilen dieser Erinnerung. Ihr seit beide wundervoll menschlich.
You can be comforted by seeing so much of Andrew in Madeline, especially when she smiles. He will be with you always in your warm memories. My deepest condolences to you both. 🤗🌻💕
What a beautiful and touching tribute! I'm a 3.5 year widow. I also lost my husband to cancer. He also had very long hair when he was younger and loved rock music so though not traditional, it's what I played at his viewing and funeral.
That was an absolutely wonderful tribute to Andrew, I cried and laughed with you. Both of you are very strong people and give so much. When you go through the deepest experiences however sad and difficult they are to move through they carry with them the potential to enrich your world in a whole new way. Much love to you both.
This was such an extremely beautiful memorial to such a beautiful and loving man. Andrew lives on in all hearts. And I think you need to publish a book of those letters memorializing Andrew, his father and grandfather!
It’s amazing looking back on the life of someone taken from us too soon. It’s almost as if they knew time was short, because they truly pack their lives full of the experience of living. They are so actively present in the world, drinking it all in. Andrew truly lived and your tribute to his life is so beautiful.
Beautifully said
As a person with stage 4 cancer this really struck home with me. First as a knitter, I just watched a 6 yr old vlog that just appeared and I loved you and Andrew , and next I knew I saw the word Eulogy and it punched me in the gut. I guess I should at least write a few letters to my hubby and kids. Thanks for the inspiration.
There are no words other than to say how very sorry I am. His was a life so well lived.
I lost my husband 3 years in a boating accident. My heart goes out to you and Madeleine...please give yourself time to heal. The grieving process is difficult and is not the same for everyone. Hugs and prayers. On a separate note, Andrew recorded a special video message to new Patrons. Extremely well done and so nice to receive a welcome to the Fruity Knitting pod family! You could tell how much he loved you, Madeleine and his work. He will be greatly missed.
That was a beautiful tribute to Andrew. He was such a kind and gentle man, and I especially loved his sense of humour. Your programmes were always so informative and such a joy to watch. Your joy will come back one day.
I am so sorry for your loss. Our loss really too because we love Andrew so much. Your family is part of the knitting community and we are here with you.
Thank you for sharing this eulogy of Andrew with us. He was such a remarkable man, such an anchor for you and Madeline. Be gentle and kind to yourselves through this grieving process. We are here for you as we also mourn Andrew’s passing. Sending much love and hugs. ❤️
I am a new subscriber to Fruity Knitting. What an excellent site. The very best I have found after many years of knitting. I must send you and your family my most sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. I feel your pain. I too have lost my husband. You are in my prayers.
it's astonishing how I can be sitting here, on what looks like an ordinary day, doing ordinary things... how life just goes on, even despite things that I feel really should just stop everything for a while. The unreasonable silence of the world, Camus called it, a reference I think Andrew would have appreciated.
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it, for giving me a moment of stopping.
I’m truly sorry to hear about Andrew, he’ll be truly missed.
We have been praying for Andrew in our daily Rosary. You are lovely people who have shared such joy with us. Your love for each other is inspirational. Peace be with you.
SUCH a beautiful memorial. In the beginning I was crushed but by the end I was rejoicing in a life well lived. Bless you.....
Andrew will be missed. He was such a beautiful and intelligent soul. My thoughts are with you both during this time. Thank you for introducing Andrew to us and sharing your moments with us all. ❤️
This is only the second Fruity video I’ve seen and I was shocked to read the title. I have deep compassion for your loss. Andrew left behind a worthy legacy indeed. Your daughter is beautiful. We know the soul continues its evolution albeit in a heavenly place. God bless you both.
How lovely to see you both again so soon after losing Andrew. Of course there were tears today, but you also brought laughter and joy as you allowed us to share personal photos and memories of Andrew’s life. A life cut short but well-lived and well-loved. Fruity Knitting fans are ready when you are, Andrea. Take your time and let us know when to put the kettle on and get the knitting out 💕🙏🏻💔
You were an exceptional couple and family. What a moving, precious eulogy. Unspeakable grief for you. Thank you for enriching my life. Also thank you for including wonderful family letters and photos. Andrew always will be with us.
There are no words to express how sad I am to hear of Andrew's loss. I am already crying, and we're less than 5 minutes in, and it's over the loss of someone I have never met, but who nevertheless was someone I came to love. Thank you for the love and the joy that you and Andrew shared with each other and with your audience. Thank you for sharing this eulogy. Andrea, your opening words are profound, and I think your ability to articulate what you're experiencing will help many other people who are grieving. I do rejoice over the fact that Andrew is now perfectly well, but I grieve with you over the depth of the loss, the way you will not get to spend the next 25 years with him, and the pain laced through every moment for you. Hugs and prayers. May the One who comforts the brokenhearted be very near to you in this time.
Dear sweet Andrew such a huge loss to you both and to all of us who have lived vicariously through your wonderful episodes and felt as if we were friends.So very sorry.
My goodness, I do feel your pain and I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes watching this, and I do understand you and the way you feel. I have lost so many lately to Cancer and the recent one just 3 days ago who was my ex. but still a friend.
You are so brave to share these memories of you two and we will all miss him and take your time and don't feel pressured to get another podcast out unless you really want to. I'm so glad that you'll continue with the podcast because it would be a great loss for us all if you stopped.
I'm sending my deepest condolences to you and Madeleine and the dog who also will miss him. Sending Hugs to you all.
Dearest Andrea & Madelyn, Please accept my deepest condolences at the passing of Andrew. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all. In sadness, Jon
A beautiful tribute! I cried and laughed and feel like that is exactly how it should be. We are sad to loose loved ones, but we are overjoyed to have had them in our lives to begin with. ❤️
This is the same, what I feel. You all are such an amazing family. I want to send you all my good thoughts and wishes for your future. I am thinking of you every day and you are in my heart like close friends.
Gern hätte ich Euch einen "richtigen" Brief geschrieben, aber ich habe Eure Anschrift nicht gefunden. Es ist noch nicht lange her, dass ich fruity knitting gefunden habe. Ihr habt mich begeistert, Eure liebevolle Art, genauso wie Eure Strickkünste, Andrews schnelle Fortschritte as a knitter...
Danke für diese tief berührenden Erinnerungen, an denen Ihr uns teilhaben lasst. Alles, alles Liebe für Euch beide und eine Umarmung für Jack. ❤
We will miss Andrew so much! Condolences and prayers ❤️
My condolences. You shared your joy of knitting and your enjoyment of each others' company. God bless and comfort you.
This was a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing this with us. Madeleine is so loving and supportive. Wishing you good days to come.
How is it possible for such sadness and joy to meet and mingle in an hour of breathtaking, poignant beauty? What stunning highness of being you both demonstrate Madeleine and Andrea. You could have warned us about those outtakes though 😭😭😭😭😭. Thank you so so much for sharing this with us. What an extraordinarily special family you are. All my love to you 💗💗💗💗💗
danke, dass wir ein bisschen mehr über Andrew erfahren durften - ich habe fruity knitting erst vor 1Jahr entdeckt. Aber dass Andrew ein herzensguter intelligenter Familienmensch war, merkte man bei jedem Video.
Ein Abschied, der so schnell und schmerzhaft war, dauert lange. Haltet zusammen.
Möge er in Frieden ruhen.
Words cannot communicate the beauty and joy in your remembrances of Andrew. Thank you for sharing your heart ❤💙💜and love with us all. God strengthen you.
Every minute of this video is a gift. I am so grateful to be allowed into such an intimate remembrance of Andrew’s life. I have a very small anecdote to share. Even though I didn’t know Andrew, I will always remember that he is the first and only person to pronounce my name correctly. My name is Jonna (Danish) and when I became a patron, Andrew sent me a short thank you video. In the video he pronounced my name the Danish way. I will never forget it. Thank you again for sharing him with us. Much love. Jonna
Thank you for this. A lovely man ... a beautiful family. My heart goes out to you both🌹
I am so sorry for your loss ! What a wonderful man Andrew was . Thank you for sharing this video with us ❤️
So sorry for your loss and thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful memories of Andrew ❤️
What a beautiful love story. Both of Andrea and Andrew ...and Madeline and her father.
I lost my daughter. It was a process, trying to learn how to be alive after that loss. Early on I was given an image of two hands intertwined, one is grief and one is joy....I experience pure joy again and always profound grief. You will have joy again too... ...it will come.
Thank you again for sharing and including all of us. Andrew touched many many lives through your channel ❤
How eloquent you are in your sadness and sore loss. Thank you. It tapped into my own personal losses, and helped me. God bless you.
Thank you both so much for sharing Andrew with us! A beautiful man who will be dearly missed 💕
Thank you for sharing your very dear memories and photos. My deepest sympathy to your family. Hugs!
What a wonderful tribute to Andrew. It was beautiful. Thank you for sharing him with us.
He will live on through all your videos. Thank you for sharing your life, joy, and pain. Sharing your heartache won’t lessen it, but hopefully it helps you cope with it.
A beautiful man, husband and father. He was a lucky man to find you, his life was full of love and happiness, not many can say the same.
My sincere condolences to both of you. Thinking of your pain and how much you will have to deal with is devastating. I’m so sorry.
Completely agree , a loose leaf journal means fresh memories can be put into chronic logical order.Fruity knitting not only encouraged us to try new types of knitting, it introduced us to new music, and places and seemed to be part of our families, thank you
A brave and loving tribute.
Bless you and your family. RIP Andrew, fly with the angels now. No one can explain and articulate quite like C. S. Lewis. He's one of my favorites.
A great Aussie bloke who loved life and family.You have honoured him so deeply and so bravely with all your followers.My thoughts are with you from northern Victoria,Australia.Cheers,Kath
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for putting the video together, I can’t imagine how difficult it was but so appreciated. Love to you both.💗
Quel bel hommage, merci d’avoir partagé ces moments si beaux en cette période difficile . Toutes mes pensées vous accompagnent christine
Wonderful tribute, wonderful family, wonderful life. Thank you. And Madeline - so like Andrew.
I just read the title of this video and started crying. I cannot imagine how difficult this was for both of you to make. Sending love to you both. Rest assured of my prayers. 🙏🏻💕🤗
Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful life with Andrew.💕
So sorry for your loss. I am blessed to have “known” Andrew through the podcast. Life is quite unpredictable and it is very hard to understand why things happen the way they do. What a wonderful example Andrew, and you, have set for Madeline. She witnessed a loving relationship not only for parents and daughter, but for you and Andrew as well. I loved the “outtakes” tag the end. It shows both of you unedited, but it also shows the love Andrew had for you and his playfulness. If not for the podcast you would not have these wonderful memories. I do hope you can find joy in doing the podcast again. You are an extraordinary knitter, and person, and would be sorely missed. That being said, consider your and Madeline’s mental and physical health for now and take all the time you need.
I am new, just watched my first video with Andrew at your side. I can’t believe that he has since gone ahead. What a lovely lovely man. This is so sad. Thank you for recalling memories of him, it sounds as though he was the perfect husband and father. Many of us will be in awe of that and very jealous too. God bless him. Stay brave. ❤
This is a beautiful tribute to Andrew and such treasured memories of such a patient, loving man. I am especially glad that you have turned to the writings of the great C.S. Lewis. Be well, Andrea and Madeleine. God bless you both. 🥀
So beautifully compiled and so lovely to see you and Madeleine - both of you so exceptionally strong. ❤️❤️
My sincere sympathy and condolences. You and Andrew created one of the best UA-cam channels. Andrew was always delightful and the interaction between the two of you was a joy to observe. A great blessing of loving a wonderful person who brought kindness, joy and intelligence into the world. This has all been so surreal. My son who was 41 died unexpectedly in February and I still can't wrap my head around it. The physical is finite but love goes on forever. Wishing you all the best as you continue on and may your memories and beautiful daughter bring you comfort.
I am so sorry for your loss
My condolences to you for the tragic loss of your son.
so very sorry for your loss
He was and is the sweetest man. Love and hugs to you both. We all have gone through this.
What a beautiful tribute to Andrew. Andrea you are such an articulate and inspirational person and after such a profound loss I don’t know how you managed to do this. God bless you both, I am in awe and hope you soon find peace and joy in life again. ❤️
How wonderful you have all these videos of your memories with Andrew! Thank you for sharing.
My deepest sympathies to both of you, Andrea and Madeleine. We will miss Andrew's quirky sense of humour and adventurous knitting. Andrea, I'm so glad that you found C.S. Lewis and his writings.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I gonna pray for you both. Thank you for the nice memories of Andrew.