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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Middle Age

I think I've hit it, middle age that is. 
These last couple of months have been filled with blood work, tests, exams and unmentionables. 
I'm going to try not to bore you with mundane details. I'm just sharing that its new to me and has been good and bad. First with the good. I just heard back that the genetic disease that my brother and mother have, does not effect me! I've been holding my breath for quite awhile waiting to hear about these results. Yesterday I was over joyed to get the news. I even shed a tear or two of joy, just a tear or two. 
And speaking of tears, that's another issue but we are working on this. Lets just say I have now joined the group of daily med users. But it's a good thing so far and I have my fingers crossed that my energy, ambition and strength will return along with my hormones. 
Now for some quilting news. I haven't done much but I have started a project. All others have fallen into a box and have been stacked in a corner. 
But back to the new project. I've set a deadline for next Monday to be finished with a new top. Why Monday? Because I'm determined to have it finished before the end of the year and Monday is my last day. Tuesday I will be going in for a out patient surgery, my first ever. I'm not sure how I'll feel and I think having a beautiful quilt top will cheer me up and make me feel better. 
This quilt is made from leftovers of my cousins wedding quilt. I've have a box of two inch squares taking up too much room in my sewing space and I want them out of my way!
This pattern came from a picture I saw in the "Keepsake Quilting" catalog. I believe it's called "Nantucket". 
I just used those two inch squares and drafted my pattern from there. 
I love it so much I'm going to keep it! It'll be beautiful with all my cobalt glass. I may even redecorate to display it. But we will see how much energy I have in the new year. 

Anyhow, being as this is the day before Christmas, I sincerely wish you all a happy, blessed week and a very happy New Year!

Take care, Brandie




14 comments:

sunny said...

Merry Christmas! And best wishes with your health issues. Hope to see you back up and quilting in no time.

Heather said...

I am so happy that your test results were good. A few years ago my DIL discovered that she will get the genetic disease that here father has. She decided to get tested as she and my son were just about to start trying for a family. It was devastating news but they moved forward with life and have adopted 2 beautiful children. I just know how relieved you must feel!

Mad about Craft said...

A woman's hormones have a lot to answer for!

Happy Ch

Jo said...

Hmmmm, love your new quilt top Brandie. Welcome to the world of HRT. Been there, wearing the T-shirt. Glad you had some good news.

Merry Christmas
Bear Hugs, Jo

Miriam said...

Best of luck with the surgery. I hope you make a swift recovery. Great news about the test results.
May 2014 bring you an improvemnt in your health.

Merry Christmas.

Sammy said...

All the best to you Brandie, I know it is hard, but you will be up and about in now time.. Love you Brandie, and merry Christmas :)

Carla said...

It looks lovely Brandie. I wish for you a lovely Christmas and a healthy new year

Lori said...

That blue is so pretty and bound to brighten up your week! Good luck on your surgery.

MamaT said...

It's beautiful! Hope your surgery goes well. Merry Christmas!

MamaT said...

It's beautiful! Hope your surgery goes well. Merry Christmas!

MamaT said...

It's beautiful! Hope your surgery goes well. Merry Christmas!

Dee said...

Nantucket is a beautiful quilt in reds and I'm sure it will be just as gorgeous in blues. I pray your surgery goes well and you recover quickly!

Esther said...

So happy the test results were good, and thinking of you and your surgery. Here's to a quick recovery. And, I love your new project.

Createology said...

Just catching up after being gone. Middle age isn't so bad and how thankful your tests gave you good news. Hopefully you are recovered from surgery. Healing Energy and Happy New Year...