MY SOUL IS FED BY NEEDLE AND THREAD
....ohh and pencils and paper

Thursday, March 25, 2021

A Very Long Month

 Hello friends. To say this past month has been the most difficult in my life would be an understatement! Its been like being tied to a crazy roller-coaster with no way off!

My husband has a rare form of cancer which is difficult to treat. He decided he wanted to at least try. So we started down that path. A very bad infection then almost took his life 3 weeks ago. We were told to expect the worst. Horrible horrible news to contemplate let alone except.

To all our amazement he pulled through and has been able to come home in a palliative care arrangement. So as you can imagine a huge adjustment for us. But despite the challenges I am so grateful to have him home.

So it's just a day at a time now. Thank you to all who have sent such loving supportive messages. I could not have navigated my way through this without my beautiful family and close friends......as they say...."when the jar is shaken the cream rises to the top"

I have also never been so glad to be a needlewoman. My needle and thread have bought me comfort and kept me company through many a long hospital vigil.

Each week I looked forward to thinking about the #52tagchallenge instead of hospital rooms. So far I have managed to keep up.....tags 10, 11 and 12.

Having already prepped some blocks for Where You Love Is Home quilt, I worked on those as well.
When these were done the hexie borders from Heartstrings accompanied me!

So I am hoping to use my sewing as some down time for me and post my progress on my blog when time permits. Keeping it as cheerful a place as I can.
I hope you are all well and that my Aussie friends are not too waterlogged!
Until next time , 
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx 


28 comments:

  1. Aww Michelle, so sorry to hear about your hubby... I hope that he is better although it sounds like a long road ahead of you both.
    At least busy hands make long vigils a bit better to bear...
    hugs to you

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  2. Oh dear Michelle, I am so sad for you all. What a shocking, sudden awful time you have had and are having. Thank goodness for sewing. The tags are so sweet - I just looked at them on Insta, as I had not come across this idea. Hugs and prayers to you, G and the family. xoxo

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  3. Had been thinking of you and hoping things may have been looking up after your last post. Sending you and yours BIGGEST hugs xxxxx thank gawd for stitching xx

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  4. Such hard times for you all. Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs.
    It’s great to have your stitching.🤗🤗🤗

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  5. Michelle gracias por informar. Pensaba en ti en tu esposo cada día. Cuídate y disfruta de tu hermosa costura esto te ayudará para estar fuerte en en estos tiempos de lucha. Abrazos

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  6. Your projects are beautiful. I am glad they are bringing you some comfort.

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  7. Oh Michelle, none of this can be easy, my thoughts are with you. I am glad your hobby is helping you to cope.
    xx

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  8. I have been thinking of you all lots Michelle. So good to hear hubby is home with you now. Thank goodness for something to keep your hands busy.xxxxxx

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  9. Michelle, I am so very sorry to hear your news. I know the pain and how it feels like someone bunched the air from your lungs. That's how it felt for me anyway. God bless you and know that you and your husband are in my prayers. On my profile page there is a link to my email. If you want to talk or have a pray request do not hesitate to ask.

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  10. Oh, Michelle......what a bugger. Sending love and good thoughts to you and your hubby. Your needle and thread are a life saver for you right now.

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  11. Thinking of you, your hubby and family during this difficult time. Take care and look after yourself.

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  12. Sending love... and hugs..... every day....xx
    Hugz

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  13. Have been thinking of you and your hubby every day too Michelle, thank goodness for stitching, you are stitching beautiful projects. Sending love and hugs xx

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  14. Thinking of you, dear Michelle. Having lost my hubby a few months ago, I can understand your pain. You sound very positive in a very difficult position. I'm sure that changes by the day, or even the hour. Love and hugs winging their way to you!!

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  15. So sorry to read of your difficult times Michelle & thinking of you both every single day. I must say that I have found - in the absolute worst times of my life - my craft has helped me immensely. I hope it does for you too - your tags are gorgeous. xx

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  16. Dear Michelle, how sad news, wishing the best for you and your husband and a lot of strength to get through this.

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  17. A very difficult time for you Michelle - and for your family. I'm sure your sewing and art is a welcome comfort at times.

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  18. Such sad news Michelle, I'm do sorry that you are on this cancer journey. Sending you both my very best wishes. As you say, your stitching is a comfort while you sit at hubby's side.

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  19. So sorry to hear your news Michelle, a difficult time for you all. Sending you both heartfelt wishes. Take care of yourself too xxx

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  20. Oh Michelle, that's terrible news... but please know that you have LoTs of blog/stitch/drawing friends thinking of you both and sending hugs.
    Take care my friend... xox

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  21. My dear sweet friend I am so glad that G is home with you ,it’s the best place for him and you,saying prayers and sending love to you both every day,one step at a time G xxxxxx

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  22. Hi, Michelle. It is lovely to hear your positive attitude come through in this post. Hubby is obviously a strong fighter and this has to be a bonus in this battle. Lots of love and best wishes to you both.

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  23. Sending lots of hugs and good wishes your way..take care xxx

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  24. So sorry to hear this news, my thoughts are with you and your family.... hugs

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  25. I am so sorry to hear what you have been going through and have been thinking of you since your last post. Precious time with your dear hubby is the most important thing right now but I am glad you still have some time to stitch or at least fill those endless stressful hours stitching . Many angel hugs.

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  26. My thoughts are with you both due this difficult time. Im glad you have your stitching to keep you occupied.

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  27. Thinking of you both Love and hugs

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  28. So sorry to hear about your husband. Being a cancer survivor, I can in some small way understand and feel what you are going through. It is a long and difficult journey. My prayers will be with you both that you may find peace, comfort and healing. So glad you have some projects to work on to help you through this time. Take care and know that you are loved and cared about.

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