
A bit about me …
Last week, while walking my grand-dog, I fell, HARD. It took several days before I could get into see the doctor. After an examination and x-rays, it was determined that I have 2 cracked / broken ribs on my right side. Consequently, I was informed that I was to rest and not do anything for the next 4-6 weeks.
Well, how boring is that?
However, I have discovered that I am able to sew without pain for short periods of time. The hardest part is standing up after sitting. Pressing with my mini Oliso (M3Pro) is still within my ability for small pieces, for a very short period of time.
Yup, I know, I’m not following my doctor’s orders very well. But, don’t they say that nurses make the worst patients?
All of this to say, I’m going to step back from blogging and sewing like a mad woman! My November project for the Island Batik Timeless Treasures Blog Hop will go live on the 11th. You can see the Blog Hop schedule HERE. I hope to continue posting my fellow ambassador’s projects on Facebook and Instagram.
I will be slowly working on my December Island Batik project … and most of my other projects will be put on hold.
Hopefully, I will be back in the saddle and quilting to my heart’s content in 4-6 weeks.
Thank you for understanding!
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Sew Sorry about the broken/cracked ribs. Don’t overdo it, but enjoy what you can do.
Cheryl, Teapots2quilting
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Thanks, Cheryl!
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Well, that just sucks! I did hate being laid up with my ankle….oh it is hard. Hard for a nurse to be a good patient, but it does pay off. Rest and heal…that is your job.
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Thank you, Kathleen!! I remember some of your ankle trials! No fun at all! And yes, I will try to do my job!
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Get Well Soon, but linger a little, the Holidays will rush in on us soon enough!
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You are so right about the holidays coming! I will be hopefully, fully healed by Christmas!
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Hope you heal quickly. I fell in July and broke my elbow. It was depressing to be out of service for 6 weeks, but I did find things I could do
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Oh Karrin, I’m sorry to hear about your elbow! That would be hard to deal with!! Hopefully you have healed completely!
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I’m so sorry about your fall. I’m glad you’ve figured out a way to rest AND keep moving forward. Please don’t overdo it.
Wishing you speedy healing.
Denny Peterson
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Thanks, Denny! I can certainly tell if I even get close to overdoing it! Resting is the name of the game!
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Oh, Gail! Falling is my greatest fear, and I’m going to be 80 in December.
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Yes, fear of falling is real!!! Hopefully you can avoid all falls! And … early happy Birthday!
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Thank you, Gail!
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Gail – you poor thing!! Terrible timing, but it’s never a good time for an injury. If there is any way I can help you out please let me know, there is a lot on your plate in the next few weeks. Sending healing thoughts your way. KT
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Thank you! I will ask for help when I need it!! I’m sure you’ll hear about it! LOL!!!
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Sorry about your fall. Hang in there and you’ll be back at it soon. Laura
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Thanks, Laura!
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I am sooo sorry to hear this Gail. Please take care of yourself. The older you get, the longer it takes for your body to heal. I am 77 now and I just can’t do what I use to no matter how much I want to. I try to sew some every day because I enjoy it and it is very relaxing. So I hope you get to do what makes you happy even if it is only a little at a time. Take care! Joyce
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Thanks, Joyce! A little at a time is all I can do … but even with a little, there is some progress! And that makes me happy!
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Gail, so sorry to hear, may you heal real soon. Sounds like you, like me have a hard time resting. A good time to look through your patterns and get inspirati
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Thanks, Alice! That’s a good suggestion! And it’ll also be a good time to clear out the extra magazines & books that I don’t need!
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Sorry to hear about your fall, Gail. I’m sure that you’re in quite a bit of pain so take it easy and heal soon! ❤️
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Thanks, Kim!
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Gail, I’m so sorry to hear about your injury. Prayers for a complete and quicker than normal recovery. Yes, nurses do make the worst patients, says the pot to the kettle! LOL Take good care of yourself. Sending you gentle hugs.
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Thanks, Brenda!! I appreciate the gentle hugs!
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That’s the worst part of getting older….the body does not take the punishment that same way that it used to when we were younger!! When I broke my ribs 16 years ago I was painting the livingroom….did it on the basement stairs……and it took forever for the room to get painted!! Take it easy….there isn’t anything that can’t wait!
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Thank you! You are correct. Everything can wait!
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Oh No Gail. I’m so sorry to hear about your fall. We all know you can’t follow doctor’s orders to do nothing but do try to not overdo it. 🤗
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Thanks, Carol. I need to find the balance between doing something and not overdoing it!
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Good luck with that
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oh no! Gail that is bad news…..so sorry to hear that…..but it sounds like even with broken ribs – they can’t keep a good gal down! Please take care, rest once in awhile and hopefully heal fully , sooner rather than later….gentle hugs, Stella
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Thanks for the gentle hugs, Stella!
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Yes, broken ribs are very painful! I remember that changing position was tough! It will be good to slip in a bit of sewing for your mental health!!! Take care!
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You are so right about sewing for mental health! It truly does help!
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Good morning! I am so sorry to know you have been injured. May you heal quickly and completely. Sincerely, Terry
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Thanks, Terry!
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Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about your fall! I hope you mend quickly. Sneak in a little sewing, but do rest. I fell in August and it’s taken forever for all the aches to move on!
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Thanks, Wendy!!! I’m sorry to hear that your aches have taken forever … hopefully YOU are feeling better soon!
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Sorry to hear that, Gail. I really hope you mend quickly x
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Thanks, Janine!
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I feel your pain on age stinking. Follow the dr’s orders as much as possible and get yourself healed. I will miss your blog posts but …. as they say …. life happens!
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Thanks, Susie!
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Oh Gail I’m sorry to hear of your tumble! Take good care of yourself so you can heal up quickly! You’ll be back to your fun sewing before you know it!
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Thank you!
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