A Quick Update - Some OT

It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.

I can't believe I'm so daft I didn't even sign the update. Says a lot, huh?

Nana

"NanaV" NanaV@-nospam-net wrote in message
...
It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and
deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.


I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.

Good thoughts and prayers for all from Philadelphia...

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b


"NanaV" NanaV@-nospam-net wrote in message
...
It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and
deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a
large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me
to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she
gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my
treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had
to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I
really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds
I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too
will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.

Sounds like this dear lady has way too much "on her plate". Dear God
help her and her family.
Blessing from above.
Marlys in Indiana

"NanaV" NanaV@-nospam-net wrote in message
...
It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and
deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a
large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me
to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she
gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my
treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had
to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I
really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds
I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too
will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.

((((HUGS)))))))))))), good thoughts and prayers for you Nana. I am so sorry
about the health issues that you are going through right now.

Take care and come back when you can.

--
Cindy from MO



"NanaV" NanaV@-nospam-net wrote in message
...
It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and
deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a
large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me
to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she
gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my
treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had
to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I
really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds
I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too
will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.

Sending healing thoughts and very gentle hugs to you. I have a sibling much
like yours, (all I heard growing up was, but she's the baby!) Get alot of
rest and come back soon. Linda in Tx

Prayers coming your way from Florida
Barbara

Good thoughts and gentle hugs on the way from Tucson. Sounds like you need
lots of both! Thinking of you often, NanaV. Please know that your Sour
Cream Apple Pie made both Thanksgiving and Christmas more fun for several
families in The Old Pueblo. I got lots of compliments on your recipe, from
Charlene and Marsha and Julie. I'm sure they will send a few good thoughts
your way, too.

--
Carolyn in The Old Pueblo

If it ain't broke, you aren't trying. --Red Green
If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. --Carolyn McCarty

If at first you don't succeed, switch to power tools --Red Green
If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer. --Carolyn McCarty

"NanaV" NanaV@-nospam-net wrote in message
...
It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and
deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a
large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me
to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she
gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my
treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had
to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I
really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds
I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too
will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.

We will remember you and keep you and your parents in our prayers. You
keep us posted when you can. I'm so sorry to hear your treatments are so
hard on. Wish I could help.
Take Care
Joanna

NanaV wrote:

It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.



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Prayers and ((HUGS)) being sent your way.

Maureen

NanaV wrote:

It was a bit over a week ago I took a self-imposed time off to try and deal
with stuff in my life. I just wanted to stop in and say "hi" before
disappearing again.

I'm about to put the label on the anniversary quilt. Thankfully there
wasn't much to finish up and I have been able to whip stitch the binding.
Thanks to the genius that suggested placing it on the table (I have a large
bed table - like an artist type) to get the bulk off my arms and allow me to
sew with less fatigue. It looks as if it will be finished on time. If it
isn't, at least it can be presented and then the label sewed on later.

I'm still trying to maintain my parents - with almost no support from my
brother who does as little as possible while carrying on as much as
possible. My DH is trying hard to take the full weight off me but then my
DM gets upset because my brother "said he'll take care of ...." and she gets
protective of her baby (and at 49 he still is - THAT'S the trouble!!). My
dad isn't doing too well which upsets me greatly since - before my treatment
when I was doing more of the cooking, etc. - he was eating better and
feeling better. Now we're back to square one.

My treatment was horrific. A lot of serious issues came up that I'm still
trying to recover from. The biggest at the moment is fluid "backed up"
apparently and overloaded the system and ended up in the lungs. They had to
drain one lung and I'm on antibiotics now. When I do get to rest, I really
can't sleep between it being hard to breath and really painful. The meds I
can take (that don't interact with either other medical issues and other
meds) really don't do more than take the edge off. Oh well - this too will
pass.

I have been thinking of you all and I hope you are all well and happy and
sewing up a storm. I hope to be REALLY back soon. In the meantime, just
remember me please.