Oma Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Update: Had my surgery yesterday. Surgeon was wrong about the 15 minutes, but it's over and I'm very happy about that. Two major surgeries in two weeks is difficult. I know all of your prayers helped immensly. I am really sore and tired today. My daughter and her man are here hovering and caring for me. My son is here today also. My husband is ALWAYS by my side. My only plans this week are to have my DD help me gather up some fabric and supplies to take to one my GD on her way home. The poor girl just tried to make a quilt and it turned out wrong then someone told her she needed to wash the top so it wouldn't shrink so she threw it in the wash before it had the borders or binding. Yup, it's a gnarled up mess. Unsavable. She was devastated. I told her to throw it in the garbage and the fabric fairy would see her on Friday. She cut all her strips for one of those fast strip quilts using a pencil to draw lines and sissors to cut. I know we all started out like that, but I'm sending her mats, rulers, and rotary cutter along with a big box of fabric. Want her to be a quilter. I love turning my grandchildren into quilters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Rest. Let them wait on you. Think about the world you are opening up to your GD and the fun it will be to see her creations. Pat some fabric. Wait for your strength to come back. Have some chocolate. And know we are thinking about you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thinking of you and saying a prayer for a fast recovery. Enjoy your time with your DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 What a wonderful fabric fairy you are. I know helping her get started the "easy" way will also help you keep your mind in a positive place. Keep smiling, we've got a lot of sharing and caring to do before we let the big C win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, I am thinking of you, your name and Sylvia's will be in my prayer list tonight. Rest and be patient, and all will be well. My thyroid surgery 7 weeks ago taught me all of the above, thank you Jesus. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well Done Oma...that is the worst over.....take care and give yourself time to mend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sounds like you have a plan Oma!!!! Hope you heal quickly and you promise not to do too much. Your grand daughter will always remember how very special you are!!! You are a treasure for sure. BTW Ditto what everyone has said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Prayers for you, Oma, for quick healing. Let your family care for you while you are on the mend. Your granddaughter will be tickled to have some of your quilting fabric and tools to help her start her quilting adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustee Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, We love ya and you will definately be in my prayers. So much to go through in 2 weeks time. I am glad the surgeries are in the past and you can concentrate on healing. Rest, take care of yourself and be sure to get in plenty of "Me" time. You are really lucky to have such a caring family. I will pray for them also. It can't be easy on them seeing you go through all of this. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Get some rest, got for short walks, drink lots of water to clear the anesthesia out of your system. It is wonderful, though, that you are playing fabric fairy -- a new quilter in the making is exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma you are special. While healing yourself you're thinking of your grand daughter and putting together that box of goodies for her. Blessings to you and yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 So, so glad surgery is over and done for you. You just concentrate on getting better and having a happy quilty life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hopefully that will be your last surgery and your healing will go fast so you can get back to doing the things you love. It's great that you have family surrounding you. Glad you get to pass your passion down to your granddaughter, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, Take care of yourself and get as much rest as you can. You sound to have a wonderful supportive family around you. What fun your GD is going to have with her goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 You are such a loving grandma! I'm sure your GD was crushed but grandma is going to make to better. That is so sweet! Glad to hear your surgery is over. Rest up, enjoy being waited on, and get better soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm glad it is over with and sorry it took longer than expected. That is a lot of surgery in 2 weeks! hang in ther and rest up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, thanks for the update. Rest, rest, and more rest. It'll make a difference next week! I can hardly wait until my granddaughters are old enough to handle a rotary cutter. I told them they had to be 35 before they could use mine! Then their mother reminded me how old SHE was. Well, I guess when they are 12 IF they have proven to be careful. I shudder to think of the accidents that could happen. We're glad you are done with surgery and on the road to healing. Making future plans is good. Keeps your mind active and flourishing. God bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanri Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 glad its over for you and let your family take care of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am glad that it is over for you. I know my second surgery had me taking the pain killers that were prescribed. Rest and know your forum friends are praying for a quick recovery. That is so great that your granddaughter wants to be a quilter!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 glad it's over. rest and dream about that GD and her quilty adventures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have made quilts with three other granddaughters and one of my grandsons. I'm going to end up with quite a few quilters. Three others are too small yet, but give me time. I love sewing with them. I make myself get up and move around about every hour so I don't get pneumonia or throw a clot or some other medical issue from just laying around. I remember long ago when I was suffering from pretty severe morning sickness my Mom would say "get up and move around a little bit and you'll feel better". I can't start to explain how that comment would make me feel. If looks could have killed......and now what do I do....I get up and move around a little bit and she was right...it makes me feel better. I've been resting and eating chicken soup my DD made using orzo. A first for me, but still very good. My throat is still pretty sore from having the tube in during surgery, but way better than last time for sure. I'm curled up under one of my quilts and we're watching tv and I've been dozing on and off. I read some of your well wishes to my DD and she was very touched by all of your loving thoughts. I thank each and every one of you and your thoughts and prayers have helped me more than you'll every know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, happy to hear you are home and resting. I know you wil be up and quilting soon, so enjoy your family taking care of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma! The worst is over, now let your body heal. LOL about moms being right. My mom's recipe for comfort is this : Take a nice warm bath while someone is putting fresh sheets on your bed. Then get into a flannel nightgown and read a book.. Pleasant dreams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, Glad to hear your finally done with surgery and well on your way to recovery. Prayers for a speedy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Oma, so glad to hear that you have this surgery behind you! I'll pray for fast healing for you. Your family sounds wonderful and so supportive. Rest easy and let them care for you while you're recovering. Let us know how your granddaughter liked her box of goodies! I bet she'll be thrilled. What a great grandmother you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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