Sewcation!

One more day at work and then I have 10 days off! Yes...10!!  It was a case of "use them or lose them" and I didn't want to lose them.  It's still so miserably hot here that I am not planning to go anywhere except the house out back.  Hope to make some progress on some fall wardrobe pieces.

It's Back!

I think my sewing mojo is back!  It's been gone a long, long time!  I actually made a black knit skirt and a matching  3/4 sleeve top last Sunday.  Granted, these are very simple but it's a start!  I even wore them to work this week.  Today, I made a tank top out of some fun fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics.  I also made a black knit tank top from the fabric left over from the black skirt and top fabric.  And, I even cut out a dress.  Hope to get it made tomorrow.  Hope to post pictures soon.

Cancer Update

My cancer surgery went well.  The pathology reports show that the margins and lymphnodes are clear...no CANCER!  I am beginning to feel better.  Plan to return to work on Feb 16th.  During my time off I will have my mammogram and bone density tests.  I am truly blessed to have caught the cancer so early. 

January is Cervical Cancer Awarness Month.  Ladies, please go for your routine pap test.  It could save your life.

The big "C"

 It’s just a word but it causes such fear when you hear it.  The doctor calls and says “you have CANCER.”  It’s the news that none of us ever wants to hear.  My journey with the “C” word has begun and I will battle it with all the strength I have.   What I know at this point is that I have Stage 1 cervical cancer so a radical hysterectomy is the next step.  I am grateful that I didn’t ignore the voice in my head that made me go for a routine pap. 

I am on my way to the hospital for blood work today.  A CT scan is scheduled on Monday and on Thursday I see the oncologist. 

It’s Christmas and I am having a hard time getting with the holiday spirit but I know that God will see me through this journey. 

I know this is supposed to be a sewing blog but for now sewing is taking a backseat in my life.

 More to come…

What I did this weekend

I didn't do any sewing this weekend. But I did go to the movie. As you might guess from the picture above, I went to see Secretariat. I loved it! It it a movie that the whole family can go to without hesitation. I loved that it opened and ended with a Biblical passage from the Book of Job. Now, I have to admit...I am a tad biased about this movie. My neice's husband, Otto, plays the part of the jockey Ron Turcott in the movie. Otto is a jockey in real life and he did a great job in the movie. If you have the opportunity to see Secretariat, you won't be disappointed. It is a "feel good" movie, for sure.

I did start (several times!) a new knitting project that is a real stretch for my novice knitting ability. When I get further along, I will try to post a picture. It is an adorable shawl collared cowl.

Have a great week!

No Sewing!

My sewing mojo is missing. Has anyone seen it?

It's True! 60 is the new 40!

Who says you have to get old? This 60 something is not giving in to the date on her birth certificate. Take a look at what I wore to work today..."stolen" from my younger sister's closet when I visited her last weekend. I think I said..."I'll break them in for you"...maybe!

They are solid black. They don 't have any yellow streaks like it looks like in the picture. I couldn't get a good picture of them on my feet with my cell phone camera that showed the bottom and the heel. But I am wearing them! Aren't they cute! Maybe she will forget I have them!

Oh, and one of the guys at work noticed them and took a picture to email to his wife. He said that she is going to want a pair!