10 years ago, I never thought that I would be laughing like this with my mother

10 years ago, I never thought that I would be laughing like this with my mother Keiko, while being close to Sashiko, in Japan. We had good moments before 2013, yet we also had enough difficult times. Now, it is even much better. We aren’t just 2 of us who wish to share their name.
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Sashiko is a stitching work (process/result) of one’s stitching. One starts stitching, and they complete stitching. We try to share stitching time together, but it often concludes within oneself. Therefore, it is so precious to have so many people gathering together. 30+ friends who joined the “Offline & In-person” Gathering, and so many more who visited the Exhibition.
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I cannot thank enough here for those who have offered (have been offering) so much support, those who learn Sashiko from us with Fees (take classes), and those who listen to what we say here by following instead of listening to what is comfortable to listen. None of it would have happened if I didn’t get to know you here.
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This is one “conclusion” of what I have dreamed of in the last 10 years. Now, my dream shifts to support someone’s dream in Sashiko. I am sure now that no matter what happens the Sashiko we practice will exist – as I have so many futures of the Sashiko we have received. We will do it again – Japan Tour & Keiko’s Exhibition. I hope to spend time with you next time. (More detail updates of the stories will be on the dedicated website – I am working on it!)
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10年前に描いていた4月21日とは、色も形も何もかも違う1日を過ごすことができました。あれだけ嫌いだった刺し子に助けられ、刺し子のおかげでこれだけ沢山の方と過ごすことができました。こんな風に恵子さんと、刺し子の何かを身につけながら、刺し子について話しながら笑える日が来るなんてこれっぽっちも思っていませんでした。
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ホテルに戻ったら、落ち着いたらいろんな感情が込み上げてきて、目頭が熱くなり、また寝れませんでした（笑）せっかく時差ぼけ直ったのに今度はこれで寝不足。皆様のおかげで今日があります。そして今日が既に完成形だったりもするわけで、次の10年は誰かの刺し子を応援する日々を積み重ねられたらと思っています。一度区切りはつけて、また次に。託すことができる人がこれだけいるのだから、尚更に。
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2023-04-22 10:15:48

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