LauraJ Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Found out two days ago I'm going to need brain surgery. I am leaking cerebral spinal fluid from when they cut into what was supposed to be a polyp (it was brain matter) and am on antibiotics. They have to pull the little bit of brain in the sinus back into the skull so they're doing it from the inside. Oh my. It's interesting....they don't consider me an emergency and the surgery will be scheduled in two weeks or so. God's way of giving me the time to finish the two customer quilts I need to do? I'm glad I just got my hair cut super short! Not much to shave on the side of my head. Gotta keep the humor going here folks. To all my fellow quilting prayer warriors - thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie W. Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wow! That just sounds positively yucky. You definitely need the humor. Prayers coming your way for you for a successful surgery and guidance for your surgeons and a quick recovery. Forget the customers quilts and make yourself a warm fuzzy one for the hospital and back at home to wrap yourself up in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 You seem to have a great attitude ! That's half the battle. Good wishes and a speedy reovery to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'm telling you.....your brain is just too big for your skull and needs extra space to grow. You would not be in thie situation if you were as dumb as me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I wondered how you were doing. Yeppers...you are too smart for your own good. I pray the surgery goes well and you can come off antibiotics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Laura, So sorry to hear that you are going through this. I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Keep you great attitude! Prayers and hugs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sending blessings for super-skill for the surgeon and for speedy and complete healing for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sending more hugs and prayers your way. You have a terrific attitude and that is a big part of the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Laura, My neighbor just went through this same surgery last year and did just fine. He was having headaches and had too much fluid so they went in and inserted a drain which drains into his stomach. He is doing great now! I will keep you in my prayers....boy this year has been a health challenge for so many of us!!! It has got to get better from here on out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (((hugs))) and prayers you will have a quick recovery. Thinking of you Laura..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I hear you Vicki. That's why I call this group the Quilting Prayer Warriors. We do care for each other beyond the quilting. Thanks all. I think my being able to work on these two quilts is a true blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hang in there Laura! I have never known anyone that had so much brain matter it tries to come out there nose! We all knew you were brilliant just by looking at your beautiful quilts. Joking aside, I will add your name to our prayer list at church and keep you in my prayers too. Keep the attitude! Humor will get you through some tough times and prayers will get you through the rest. Please designate someone to give us updates after the surgery. Short hair rocks!!!!!!! (((((HUGS))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Laura, Make sure to keep us up to date. I will surely keep you in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Dear Laura, You have my prayers. We Quilting Prayer Warriors have got you covered! May God's peace and love and healing wash over you and refresh you from the inside out. Please keep us posted, OK? I agree with the joy of having quilts to work on. Since having two surgeries for breast cancer in the past 3 weeks, I've felt "Lost" without having the creative joy of quilting. One of my next goals prior to starting chemo in a few weeks is to do a few small, simple, edge-to-edge quilts. I'm saving the custom work for when I have more stamina. By the way, I loved your quilting on the Folsom Opportunity Quilt and on Barbara's Pachyderm. Well-done! I quilt for her, too... did the Geisha quilt and "Too Many Notes" for her. Your quilting is stunning!!! Since we don't live too far apart, I hope to meet you one day. In the meantime, rest under your blanket of prayer! Blessings to you! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hi Lin! Now I know who you are!!! Loved the Geisha quilt you did for Barb. Don't know if I've seen the Too Many Notes one. Post pictures!! Isn't it amazing how we quilters keep using our creativity to be our therapy during hard times? We'll both bug Barb to have a get together once we're both kicking strong. So happy to connect. You too will be on the Quilting Prayer Warriors list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sweet Laura, Of course, let's get together once we're "kickin'!" Your positive attitude is inspiring! You'll be prayed for and "loved on" from Roseville!! Blessings, Lin PS... Too Many Notes got a 3rd at Folsom. I'd happily post photos if i knew how. Clark and I just figured out how to post our Avatar. Not too techno-savvy!! :} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 No excuse now Lin. Here are the directions on how to post pictures on APQS! http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=28638 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Laura...you're going to do so well. I love your sense of humor. God will be watching over you I'm sure because there are so many people on this forum asking for him to do just that. That makes you special. Keep us posted on your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi there, Laura, my friend. I will certainly keep you in my prayers until you say you are OK and back to your normal self again. Sending lots of (((HUGS))) your way, too. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hugs and prayers going out to you, Laura! I wish you a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Another prayer going up for you!!! Great attitude and having faith in the power of God makes all the difference! Will be watching for updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmaine Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Prayers and positive thoughts are working wonders Charmaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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