Pity Party--All Invited. Not entirely OT.

Sherry · 2008-01-23T12:16:21+00:00

OK, it's cold, dark, and early and I woke up to a pity party of one.You all are not only such good listeners, butyou'll understand the implications that are the most depressing.I had heart surgery seven years ago. Since September. I've hadproblems and had to have two stents and been hospitalized about fourtimes. Last time was Jan. 2 but this time the angiogram went terriblywrong and I ended upwith several blood clots in my leg from damage to the femeral arterygrafts I had in my leg. So I've spent the last two weeks nearly flaton my back all the time with home health nurses coming for Lovenoxinjections and drawing blood for labs. Trying to keep from losing myright foot.The depressing part is that when I had to quit work in 2001. That'sabout when I started learning to quilt because I had to quit work andthere was nothing else to do all day. I *really* loved it.Now I guess I can't handquilt anymore. Sitting for hours at a time isa big no-no. I thought maybe I could trythose large lap hoops. At least that way I could put my feet up. Idon't know. Do any of you handquilt with one?It seems to me that it could work as long as the quilt was bastedwell.Or I could just machine quilt. I don't know. I really love tohandquilt though. Or I could just sit here and bawlabout it. That really seems productive ATM, LOL.I'm halfway through piecing a "Peony" quilt using some new NancyMahoney fabric in deep reds, solids and floral. It'sthe first quilt with applilque I've tried. The peonies are pieced, butthe stems and leaves are appliqued.Thanks for listening. Prayer always appreciated, too!Sherry

Jan 23, 2008 21 Replies

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Sherry 18 years ago

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and suggestions! For the prayers most of all. Connie, I did not get an email from you? (My sis tells me my email has been wacky at times and returns her emails). Anyway, my address is sriddles at aol dot com. Appreciate it. I'd love to hear from you (or anyone else!) Thanks again Sherry

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