Hello Ladies, yes it's been a while but things are still a little crazy around here. I am so glad Janice has the weebly pages so I can look at the blocks easier then looking through the chat pages because I can't be on here long enough to see them. Again you ladies have out done yourselves. Totally beautiful blocks for everyone.

My sewing has come to an end for now but I still plan on working towards getting started again. Today is the first time in a while that I've been able to eat without getting sick on my stomach and we think we have the pain meds adjusted so they aren't causing more issues. That will still take a days or few weeks to be sure all the side effects are really gone. I finally decided to have them put in a catheter so Chuck doesn't wear himself out trying to get me up & down as well as all the other stuff he has to do. I can no longer get up by myself. Although he never complains, I see the toll it's taking on him and all the sleep he loses just trying to keep me safe & going. Besides the fact it was adding to the pain I was already in from get up & down so much.

I see there are several people with health issues and the best I can advise to anyone is not to lose their faith, stay strong in heart and God will guide you through. When you feel like crying just slow down and remember the good times you had instead. There is balance in all things, the same God that supported you along the good times will be there to help carry you through the rough times as well, you just need to stop & listen a little harder to hear him.

I send my {{{{{{{prayers}}}}}}} out to all of you with all the gentle hugs I can muster up.

I will try to stay in touch as much as I can but right now there is going to be a lot of down time for me as well. I'm hanging in there until God tells me it's my time and I will continue to do as much sewing as I can between now & then. This may not be what I though I'd be doing at this time in my life but it's what I think he wants me to continue doing.

God Bless you all and keep you safely in his care.

Seasaw2mch, it's good to hear from you again. I think your attitude of making the best of the hand we've been dealt is so important for all of us to learn. I go back to my doctor today, to hopefully get my drain removed, along with some or all of the staples. No sewing going on here right now either. I'm learning that we have to accept what we can and cannot do and go with it. (((((Hugs)))))) my friend, hang in there. I'm keeping you and yours in my prayers.

Seasaw...glad so see you here again. We think of you often :) And the blocks are terrific, aren't they? Boomer are the best!

Libster, I completely missed that you had surgery until yesterday! Best wishes and healing thoughts are headed your way. Be sure you rest up so you can be back in stitching form soon. (((((Libster)))))

Terriamn, enjoy your retreat! I'm a tiny bit envious. Please share with us when you get home. :)

NanaKathy, hope your granddaughter improves daily.

Ibex, beautiful block!

Seesaw, good to hear from you! Hope the new pain med helps you. Your attitude is always amazing. Prayers continuing for you and Chuck. Yes, the gallery is fun to look through. So much inspiration there. Everyone has really done a fantastic job this time. I am quilting the blocks from the March swap and I love each and every block I got.

Take care of yourself, my friend!

Good to see you posting Seasaw, the way you are handing your situation is inspiring.

Nanak hope your grand daughter continues to improve and strengthen.

Libster thoughts for a speedy recovery.

I thought I'd share a few pics from my latest hatch of chicks on Wed.
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Kassaundra, thanks for the chicken pix. They're all so adorable, naked and otherwise. :)

What cute adorable chickens just in time for Easter!

Love the baby chicks! That half naked one with the black "do" on his head... I'd call him Elvis! (Or her, Elveen). That last pic of the fluffy yellow one looks like a studio portrait. Great photos.

Kass, I love the dark one with the top knot. And I just want to hold the little naked one.

Those poor ugly little featherless chickens...so ugly they are beautiful!! LOL..I always love seeing your chicken pictures!! Did you see the one on Facebook that was a MASSIVE rooster?? It gave the name of it and everyone was thinking it was a photo shopped picture but it really exsists!! Feathers and all!! Keep posting..they are so darn cute...