I finished stitching down the binding on "Bunnies in the Cabin" last night and made a couple more hexie flowers while I watched "Criminal Minds" and "Criminal Minds SB." Today my plan is to attach a hanging sleeve and lable to the bunny quilt and start binding "Flutterbugs."
The photo above shows the stack of binding that Deborah McLaughlin made for me to help out with my UFO busting. She's still open for business: $8.99/10 yds. And she does good work.
"Flutterbugs" ready for binding
I had some disturbing news last night. Our dear friend and Sophie's groomer Diane telephone me to say that she wasn't going to be able to groom Sophie for a while. She was having some problems, went to the doctor, and he discovered spots on her lungs. He told her it could be a bacteria, a fungus, or lung cancer. A preliminary check of the lymph nodes was clear, but the doctor told Diane that they still couldn't rule out cancer. She's going into surgery today to find out for sure. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Like me, Diane is a firm believer in the power of prayer.
"Please pray for my friend Diane." --Sophie
My remission from fibro symptoms and back problems continues. I'm doing my best to take it as easy as possible to make it last. Dr. M. didn't think much of my idea of Lyme Disease. But he did a lot of blood letting anyway and will test for it. Meanwhile, he told me to take my muscle relaxers and ibuprofen BEFORE the symptoms get debilitating, wear my back brace, rest when I need to, light exercise like walking as I can tolerate it, and watch my posture. "We tend to slump when we have pain," he said, (no kidding?), "and that causes back pain to be worse, which causes the posture to worsen--a vicious cycle."
Tomorrow is UFO Progress Report Day. Please look for Mr. Linky first thing in the morning and log in to let us know what you've been doing.
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On 05/12/2011, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Well I hope you are going to do what you're told! Your doctor seems to be talking a lot of sense!!
On 05/12/2011, Jan said ...
So sorry to hear about Sophie's friend. I'll be sending lots of good thoughts her way and hope she has good news after surgery! Glad you're feeling a bit better yourself!
On 05/12/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
Love the delicious bindings Deborah made for your quilts and your resolve to get so much done on your beautiful UFOs this week.
Oh dear! I'm so sorry to hear that Diane has worrisome things in her lungs. I hope it's something antibiotics or antifungals can fix. Prayers for her have started and will continue.
Hope you can abide by your doctor's suggestions to help your fibro monster stay at bay. Sounds like Sophie and Skipper will have to enjoy backyard romps for a while and not go on long walks with you. Perhaps you can trade dog walking services with a child in your area in exchange for baked goods?!
Hugs!
On 05/13/2011, Mona said ...
Hi. Just wanted to stop in and tell you that my husband recently went through the same thing as Sophie's friend. We were told it could be lung cancer, too. After many tests,they found out it was a bacteria (think t.b., but not the same thing). So now he is talking long term antibiotics (l - 1 1/2 years). He is doing really well. I hope this eases your friends mind a little. They saw the same thing--spots on the lung
On 05/14/2011, Denise in PA said ...
I will send prayers and good thoughts for Diane - hopefully it will be good news in the end! Flutterbugs is beautiful - I love how the fabrics work together!
On 05/16/2011, Mary Jo said ...
I sure hope your friend gets good news after surgery. I had lung cancer 15 years ago that was caught in a very early stage and after surgery I have been cancer free. I will keep your friend in my prayers. I know that prayer was a big help in my recovery.
I hope that you continue to improve.
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