I have been gone from my blog for awhile. About 1 1/2 years ago, I knew something wasn't right with me, health-wise. I kept returning to my Doctor, but we weren't figuring it out. Finally, last Fall, an answer that I wasn't expecting, breast cancer. But, at least I had something to focus on instead of wondering why I had lack of energy and lost of focus on the things that I love.
I made a major shift in my professional life, moving from 15 years in Mental Health on the night shift, to days during the week in a different department within Providence Hospital and Health Systems, here in Portland Oregon. This has reduced my stress level in a major way! I have gone through 3 surgeries and have one more this Summer. My Doctors say that my cancer is finally gone, and we are in the reconstruction phase. I also am on 5 years of monitoring by my Oncologist with medication that give me Hot Flashes 24/7 and hopefully my hair won't thin out too much. I have had the support of my Family and Friends to Love Me through all of this. I am a Blessed Woman!
One of the things that I am looking forward to doing, is getting back to my quilting! It has been such a big part of my life. Now that I am in my 50's, I realize that, Life is Short and I still have things that I want to Do! But, I also have things that I want to continue to grow in, like returning to my Craft of Quilting! It is like an Old Friend that I can't wait to see again. There is so much creativity and attention to detail, that comes out in my work, that I find so rewarding. I can't wait to spend time quilting away!
When I find older quilt tops that need to be completed, I have a drive and desire, to restore, redesign, or re-purpose, them. This gives me satisfaction and inspiration because I believe that they deserve to be finished and enjoyed.
I want to say a big Thank You to my husband, parents, children, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and close Girl-Friends, for all your support. I love you all and wouldn't have made it through this past 1 1/2 years without you!
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