What happened to the month? Seriously, it's almost over! The month started with a liquid diet after my esophagael POEM procedure. Then I graduated to a full-liquid diet. And before I could get back to the doctor for my post-op appointment, I developed Shingles (yes, I had the vaccine). So my best-laid sewing plans have been derailed. Today has been my first "normal" day in two weeks - and I must quickly add I am still on drugs. These little lightning shots coursing through my abdomen are more than annoying. Did you know I used to quilt? So here's a little bit of eye candy for June, starting with the two graduation quilt recipients. Thanks to mom Janice!
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| The HS graduation quilt |
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| The June college graduation quilt. |
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| I was all set to turn this into a duffel bag but wanted to change the dimensions of an existing pattern. Quilty Holly pointed out that doing this sort of thing on drugs might not be the best idea. |
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| These fabrics are the backing for... |
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| this quilt. It's for Cristina. |
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| Tools of the trade - gloves, safety pins, grapefruit spoon. It's what works. |
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| This t-shirt quilt is all pin-basted and ready to quilt |
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| Julie's "going-away" quilt - the batting is even acclimating. Just have to quilt it... | | | | |
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July was going to be my sew-for-charity month - for
SewPowerful.Org. It still will be. But I may not get started until mid-month... Life is a constant readjustment. Let me end with some gratitude:
- I'm thankful my shingles weren't in my eyes. That really looks uncomfortable.
- I'm thankful for the LaGrange Hospital Emergency Room - I was in and out Monday, June 12, in less than 3 hours, complete with antivirals, opioids, and steroids.
- I'm thankful for John - he continues to be attentive to every need.
- I'm thankful for the medical expertise of my sister and brother-in-law - they again were there with their support the past few weeks.
- I'm thankful for my GI surgeon - this POEM procedure seems to be successful!
- I'm thankful that I feel like sewing and doing something other than sitting!
Here's to a normal July!
