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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Thanks for the prayers

I want to thank everyone for the prayers. The surgery was Thursday and I came home Friday. All went well and was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I had my first radiation treatments today and have eight more to go. My fiancee's support has made me love him every more. He changes the bandages everyday and goes to all of my appointments with me. Of course the surgery has hampered my sewing a bit. Because the radiation treatment requires a balloon and a catheter be inserted in my breast, my right breast is much larger than normal. No way can I think of fitting a pattern for myself so what's a girl to do?? I used my TNT to make another jacket.





I did use five buttons as the pattern called for but I added the pocket flaps and the little "belt thing" in the back. It's going to look perfect with the brown slacks I made with the welt pockets. It may seem that I just sew to be sewing but I do so with a purpose. I make things to match other things that are already in my closet.

Currently I working on a dress-McCalls 5752 (I think). It's a knit dress and my sweetie picked out the fabric. I can't sew as much as I did before the surgery but I still try to squeeze in a few minutes here and there. The dress is cut and I've sewn the bodice. I'd like to finish it by the weekend. It's been so long since I make a dress it's actually exciting seeing it come together. Luckily I did my pattern alterations before surgery! Again, thanks for the prayers and don't stop. I've still got a ways to go!

12 comments:

  1. Girl, you rock. You continue to take care of yourself. Glad to see you back. I'm still praying hard for you.

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  2. Glad that you are doing well. Take care of yourself.

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  3. I'm so happy to know you are doing so well. It's wonderful you have a loving and caring man to help you through this.

    Great jacket. Sew on!

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  4. Praise GOD! Glad to hear you are doing well. Give your sweetie an extra hug from all of us and tell him THANKS for being him. The power of prayer is awesome isn't it. Stay strong and we'll keep up our end on the prayers :)

    The jacket looks great!

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  5. Girl you are awesome! Thank God, I'm so glad to hear that things went well. The prayers will keep going, stay strong. It's wonderful to have a stong, loving man by your side. God bless you both & keep sewing.

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  6. Thank you for letting us know that you are doing okay. It is TRULY wonderful news! I really like the details in this jacket...glad you are able to sew some.

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  7. GREAT! I've been checking in to see you back. Praying for total healing for you. The jacket, pockets and all look great.

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  8. Praise The Lord!!! I'm so glad to hear from you and that you are doing well. Will continue to send up little prayers for you.

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  9. It's so good to hear from you!!! I've prayed every day for you. The jacket looks amazing. i love the belt in the back. You are amazing to be back at your sewing so quickly. Thank God for your wonderful fiance.

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  10. Your jacket looks great... such a pretty color..

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  11. I will keep you in my prayers. The jacket is great. Glad to see you're feeling up to sewing. Be Blessed.
    Joyce in NC

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