Thank you, thank you, thank you to Sara R and winglion, who put this gorgeous quilt together, and to all of the people here who contributed your wonderful thoughts and good wishes!
I received it last month just before my last chemo infusion
for stage 2 breast cancer. I had surgery in September, and next month I will begin daily radiation treatments for 7 ½ weeks, followed by a hormone blocker. The adventure back to health continues.
This amazing quilt has accompanied me to sleep and good dreams over these last weeks and adorned my room with cheerfulness and color.
The quilt is truly magical. I discovered this the first time I wrapped it around me and fell asleep, long before bedtime, because I was so tired and stressed. I almost never nap during the day, but I slept fully for two hours and woke up feeling much better.
My cat loves her catnip-infused pootie pad, also created by Sara R and winglion. Here she is, blinking in the sun, in her favorite spot during the day.
We’re hanging in there, what with the pandemic, and staying at home in southern California. My daughter helps with groceries and we cook together. I do a lot of reading, quilt-hugging, movie-watching, and FaceTime calls with friends. I’m also getting my stamina back by taking walks around the neighborhood.
I hope everyone stays safe and healthy while we navigate these choppy waters. I discovered, in this healing journey, that people do care, here and among my own circle close to home.
Some of my favorite bumpersticker thoughts, in case you need a boost:
Only Love Is Real
You’re Unique, Just Like Everyone Else
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.
I believe all of these, with all my heart, especially the first one. Somehow we will make it through this together.
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