Witches
“Witch Hunt” now has borders.
I got back into the sewing room this morning. First time in more than a week. I got the borders cut and sewn on my “Witch Hunt” quilt. So now it’s ready for quilting.
This has been a pretty rough summer for me--pain-wise, fatigue-wise, back-wise, and every kind of wise I can think of. Couple that with the fact that I have lost my cleaning help. Anna has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now going through the procedures and treatments to get her well again. She has a good prognosis, so we are very hopeful. But if you’re so inclined, a little prayer for her healing would be appreciated.
She keeps saying she’ll be able to work again once she has healed from her biopsies and port implant. So I’ve hesitated to find someone else. I can’t imagine cleaning house during a period of chemo treatments, but I don’t want her to think I don’t want her back. So for now, Jesse and I are trying to keep the place livable. I remember when I worked, I would clean the entire house on Saturday, plus do laundry, and still have the energy to go out to dinner with Vann. Now just vacuuming the downstairs puts me on the couch for a couple of days. I’ve been in the process of cleaning my bathroom of three days. I finally have the jacuzzi tub cleaned, now it’s on to the shower.
Other news from the summer involves my kids. Cait and Kathryn moved to Birmingham from Providence, Rhode Island. I have seen them more in the past month than I had during the past six years combined. And my other daughter Andy had her gall bladder removed. But she’s doing fine now.
Although we have had worse summers, this one seems to have taken a bigger toll than usual on me. But hope is on the way. I saw a little yellow butterfly yesterday. We always count on the little yellow butterfly migration as the first sign of fall. And I just looked at the weather forecast for the rest of the week. Highs predicted to be in the high 70s and low 80s. With rain and thunderstorms. I like rain and thunderstorms (so long as they don’t come with tornados). I also like the prospect of cooler temperatures. As you probably know, I am not a hot-weather-loving person.
Jesse started a new job toady with an electrical contractor. He has to be a work at 6:00 a.m, but he gets off at 2:30. He’s home and ready for some supper, so here I go to whip something up. Have a good evening, all.
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On 07/31/2018, Debbie Price said ...
I am so excited to see the quilt when it is backed and finished!
I am so sorry about Anna. She will be in my thoughts.
Be careful cleaning. How can such a small thing give us such bodily grief? It really annoys me that I cannot do things like I use to do.
Our temps will still be in the high 80's through mid-August. Just hope the humidity stays down.
Hope Jesse likes his new job!
Hugs and love 💖
On 07/31/2018, Barbara Anne said ...
Witch Hunt is perfect and thos borders are just the right finishing touch!
Anna will be in my prayers, too.
Cheers that your girls are nearby and that Andy is recovering well.
I am so with you on the fatigue issue and find cleaning wipes me out, too. Oh, for the days when II could do it all and have energy to spare. Sigh! Heat wies me out, tooo. Bummer.
Wishing Jesse well at his new job. DS1 has just passed his 90 day probation period at his almost new job!
Hugs!
On 07/31/2018, Pat said ...
Your quilt is just so cute! Kudos to you! I’ve missed you but knew you were probably having trying days. I’m sorry about Anna’s illness. Praying her surgery and treatments go well. It is challenging to “keep house”-I could have written every word you did about Saturday cleaning & energy. Lately I’ve been using FlyLady as a motivator just to keep up with little jobs/areas. Sometimes she gets laid off. Prayers for you & your family-daughters/moving/surgeries... Hope Jesse enjoys his new job!
On 08/02/2018, Dee Winter said ...
Wow! What a summer for you! I do't have big health issues, but I still hate to clean. I wonder if a more normal schedule will help you cope better. I hope so. Take care,
On 08/04/2018, Stephani in N. TX said ...
What a cute witch quilt. We are all longing for cooler days. TX is finished (maybe) with the 110 degree days, just have to accommodate the 95+ days for a while. Any relief gratefully accepted. My DIL is just going through the treatment for breast cancer. Happy to report that rounds of two different chemos and 3 surgeries have eaten up the time since diagnosis, but she's had good care, worked full steam, and still had time for family and a busy 2-year-old. It's not the treatment it was 30 years ago when it wiped patients out. A lot depends on prior health, age, and the care you take when diagnosed. Hope Andy feels on the mend soon. If her GB had stones or was not working, she may feel better without the GB. So glad you will have more family around, and Jesse will have a new routine that may dovetail with yours. You are special to provide what you can.
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