Greetings! This is another update and a more positive one from yesterday. I contacted the hand surgeon to confirm my “limitations” with the Tendinitis in my right forearm. Lifting no more than 10 pounds (I may not lift anything over 4 pounds), AND I can use my Ergonomic Rotary Cutter and start quilting. Of course I cannot do my usual thing of pushing through pain, etc, but at least I am able to start REALLY working on a quilt. I will still continue with the hand exercises and try to be more careful and not hurt the Tendon anymore.
Getting back in the groove will take me a few days to actually realize that I can actually start looking forward to quilting, embroidery, hand applique, and some cross stitch in the evening and work on a quilt during the day!
Yesterday I was remiss in not telling everyone how much my husband had to do for me the last 4 months. He never complained about having to do the cooking and dishes, helping me with bathing, and laundry. He was constantly offering help with things that I was having issues with without use of my right hand. We have been together 28 years this year and I do not know what I would have done without him through back surgeries (3) cataract surgery (we both got to do that one) Carpel Tunnel surgeries (2 each hand) and gall bladder surgery in 1998. We work as a team helping each other through tough times and I know I am so blessed to be married to him.
So here’s to Clay, a wonderful caring husband with a sweet heart and my best friend. For a Choctaw/Irish guy he is great. Of course he has to put up with a Cajun/French/Pennsylvania Dutch/Swiss wife which is not the easiest thing in the world to do.
That being said, this afternoon I am going through some Marsha McCloskey fabrics and her books to see if anything strikes my fancy for a quilt.
Have a wonderful day – tomorrow starts serious quilting!
Hugs,
Nanette
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Ah I sense more hope in your outlook – I’m so glad! Clay sounds like a sweetheart, but you are too. 🙂
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Already starting a new quilt – new post today
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Clay’s a winner! I look forward to seeing what project you pick to start with. Just don’t overdo it! Happy stitching!
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He certainly is! Already have one – doing a post today
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So enjoyed reading your very kind words about Clay. You two support each other through thick and thin, just the way a good couple should. Meanwhile, you take it nice and slow now with that hand of yours.
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Thank you Jocelyn. I am being very careful! See the new post later today.
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Sweet tribute to Clay! He is a keeper for sure! 🙂
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Yes he is great. Met him in 3rd grade. He has a sweeter heart than me (softer). Missed all! Hugs
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Aww. You are both so sweet.
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