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Well, I find it very interesting to be reporting to you all that I have had a complete health break-down. I finally figured out how to let you know, even though I don't have enough strength to sit and write the explanation. I'll leave this message open until I get it finished, and go rest a few times throughout. I'm happy to say I am no longer sick in the ordinary sense of the word, but I don't have the strength God gave a wet noodle. I've had this happen to me before, but it was years and years ago. Almost thirty years. Back then I think they called it a nervous breakdown. I didn't get here from being sick over the last few weeks, or even over the last few months, but by a long and convoluted series of events over the last three years. Some of you know some of the details. Some of you even know most of it. None of you know all of it, and I will spare you boredom and myself the energy today. Like I said, I am no longer actually sick. But I am not the person I used to be by a long shot. I am learning to live a very different kind of life. I have transferred all but one of my piano students to Musicmaker. I stay home from church almost always. I also stay home from the weekly quilting time almost always. I don't sew, and I don't play the piano. And why do I not do any of these things. Just no physical strength. But I stay relaxed and happy by believing in something bigger than myself, and I have also been slowly but surely rootling through everything in my sewing room. Nothing is being left untouched in here, no matter how long it takes, I will put my hands on every length and scrap. And what a lovely mess this is to play in! Well, not bad. I only stopped 3 or 4 times, and now you have your update. I'm back!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies
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Take care, do what your doctors say....and we'll wait for you to come back. I will remember you in my prayers.

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Betty in Wi

((((((((((((((((Karen)))))))))))))))))))))!! This is not good news at all. Restorative prayers on the way. Enjoy your rootling and stay relaxed. We're here whenever you need us.

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TerriLee in WA (state)

((((((Karen)))))) - Sending positive thoughts of healing your way! [Your weather, with all the storms/clouds, hasn't helped a lot either, I'll bet.] Glad to see you back. Get rest, fondle away! Brighter days are ahead! ME-Judy

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Judy

Karen, thanks for taking the time and energy to update us all. I hope that you will be able to come back from this in time. Meanwhile, enjoying the fabric fondling is a good sign. :) Take care of yourself, and rest assured that we're all sending good thoughts your way.

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Sandy

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Karen}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I'm glad you're enjoying your dig through the stash, but sorry you have little strength. If there is anything at all I can do, let me know.

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Debi Matlack

Karen, my thoughts and best wishes are with you while you recover. Take care of yourself and I hope you're back in the swing of things soon. Those students probably miss you a lot! Take care.

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KJ

(((((((((((((( Karen )))))))))))))))))) I understand better than you can imagine. It is a hard road, but as you say, there is something bigger than any of us and there is where our strength can be found. I am sending you a note via email....

prayers and good thoughts, Sunny

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Sunny

Oh, Karen. Hugs 'n hugs 'n hugs! I'm praying for you.

Love,

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

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Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

So sorry to hear of this, Karen dear; but when you list all the traumatic events which have happened in your life over the past three or four years (a very short time in the scheme of things), it is really no wonder that your whole being is saying 'enough of this, I want peace'. As you fondle your fabric, I hope it will make you 'feel the presence' of a large body of like-minded friends and that healing 'waves' will come through your fingers. This is a very fanciful way of saying what I mean, but I think you will understand the meaning, better than I can describe it. You have made a great impact on the lives of many of in that group; and there has to be/must be some comeback from that. Now is your time to reap it in. . In message , "Karen, Queen of Squishies" writes

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Patti

My prayers are with you. Barbara in Central FL

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Bobbie Sews Moore

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Estelle Gallagher

Karen, I'm sure it wasn't easy to write that, but I'm glad you did, and I hope that in some small way it helped you. Keep fondling and rootling and visit with us when you can. In the meantime, you'll continue to be in my prayers.

Louise > Well, I find it very interesting to be reporting to you all that I have had

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Louise in Iowa

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{very gentle hugging of Squishy Queen}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Take care and know that we are glad to have you here - no matter how long you take to write!

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Sharon Harper

{{{{{{{{{{Karen}}}}}}}}}}}}

PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

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Tia Mary

Peaceful thoughts and gentle HUGS coming your way from Texas. I know it was difficult to write that. I think it is a good sign that you are rootling through your sewing machine. You just need to do what feels good to you right now.

Sherry Starr

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Sherry Starr

Oh I'm back, Betty. WYSIWYG and all that, but I'm back. But I'll for sure take all those prayers, kiddo. You bet.

Karen

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

You're right, in one way it is not good news to discovery that your health has broken and fled. But in some ways this is a blessing many people wish they had. I am happy living such a simple life. But I'm counting on those continued prayers you promised!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

Resting and fondling, as ordered! Last couple of days have been especially interesting in that dept. I have gotten into the bin that has all the fabric left to me by my mother. You know, all those 36" wide fabrics from the 40's. I can still remember some of the sun dresses she wore from them. And some of these fabrics still smell like her. What a trip! I also have a whole stack of Dresden plate blocks she made when she was young.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

Healing thoughts are winging your way.... Keep fondling that stash!

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Susan Torrens

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