J Chaplin Halloween costume- 10-2005 

Kuaia Beach in progress 11-2005 

Baby Candy- baby quilt 11-2005 

Recovery

The last 8 weeks has been like a roller coaster- ups and downs. Recovery takes time and I am impatient. Last week was one of feeling sorry for myself and now that is gone. This may sound strange- making up my Halloween costume gave me a sense of the possiblities and knitting in the morning over a cup of coffee in bed (no time to think). This week has brought the completion of a baby quilt (something simple I could handle) There is a sense that I can accomplish almost all of my regular things in life- cleaning, laundry, climbing stairs to let the dogs out, changing the sheets on the bed, cleaning the kitchen, cooking all by myself, doing the grocery shopping (my husband has to drive), and now organizing my sewing room. It all sounds quite simple and everyday- but I was unable to do any of that since 9-6-2005. The last part is to be allowed to drive and my total independence- maybe by Christmas. What I want now is to complete some of my textile art which I began prior to the surgery. Well- on the day after my birthday- the landscape piece- "Kuaia Beach" is now down on my machine. The fabric for this piece has been pulled out in buckets near my work table (please note in the beginning my left wrist was in a cast with limited weight bearing--- today I did it by myself). To me I have reached a great point and all things seem possible. I still have 2 more smaller wall hangings and 24 postcards to make up. and Of course - 3 knitting projects in the bin. Stay busy!!