I think I’m somewhat recovered from the tragedies of last weekend. Unfortunately, I’m afraid those in El Paso and Dayton will not recover for a long time--some never. But I suppose this is the world we live in now. We just have to steel our nerves, gather our resources, and be ready for the next one, which we know could be any second now. I’ve given up any reasonable hope of the people who are in power doing anything to solve this. Praying often for the injured and the survivors of the deceased.
I had my first physical therapy session yesterday afternoon. I have to tell you that I didn’t have high hopes for any kind of good results. Boy! Was I wrong. After the session, which lasted about an hour, I walked to my car pain-free. That is by far the longest painless walk I’ve taken in years. The painlessness lasted on through the night and into today. But it is just now beginning to return. I guess I can’t expect to be totally cured with one therapy session. In fact, the therapist told me that she had no expectations of taking all my pain away. Her goal is to make it manageable so that I can resume normal activities without having to fight through horrendous pain to do it.
The therapist also gave me at-home exercises to do, which I am doing.
Today while the pain was still at bay, I made another little girl block (see photos). I still don’t have those pigtails just right. But I have 22 more girls to make. So maybe I’ll perfect them by then.
I have a pot of beef stew on the stove, which Jesse has been hinting for for a couple of weeks. Guess I better go stir it.
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On 08/06/2019, Nancy Morey said ...
Susan, is the top and bottom background fabric on the pigtails the same size? On first girl it looks like longest background is reversed. On second girl they look the same, though maybe upside down? Check measurements of those pieces. Cute girls nonetheless! And you are right about nobody's pigtails are in the same place!
Nancy
On 08/06/2019, LaVoice Morgan said ...
Life is full of sorrow and pain, so when you have good day, enjoy it. Sorry you are having to deal with this situation.Love quilts and have hundreds. Some expensive as made by the Amish people. I cannot make them, but love them all. At my age, I do not buy anymore. Need to get rid of some of them.
On 08/07/2019, Mary Lines said ...
I ran across this a few days ago and thought you could relate to it.............
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On 08/08/2019, Barbara Anne said ...
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'm thrilled that your PT session was so helpful and hope the home exercises plus more PT will give you long-lasting pain relief.
Love your two little girls and hope you'll have fun making the rest of the group.
It seems that both DH and I have been bitten by a Lone Star tick and neither of us can eat beef now. Bother and bummer. I miss pot roast, hamburgers,, etc, etc ... sigh.
Prayers continue for all who are injured or grieving in the world.
Hugs!
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