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Yeh–another finished item!

At the end I will download pic of another wall hanging that I finished yesterday. it had to be delivered for inclusion in the up coming Quilt show. I seem to need deadlines. The hibiscus flower is in memory of my Grandma who called them hibiscuits, but also Marks Mum grew some incredible ones that our whole family just loved seeing. She grew them the size of dinner plates some of them.

On the health front, the Liver figures are all down except one, which is great, but the red and white cell count is low which leaves me open to getting infections if I am not careful. So on one front we are pleased and the Dr is very happy really. He wants to keep me on the chemo every 3 weeks, along with the herceptin. I was due to have another chemo today but I have had a not so good week, with very sore toes, fingers, a rash on my hands, and feeling a bit yuk! So I asked him for a week off this week and we will need to just see if the figures hold with that regime.

It is coming up to 3 years and  I would dearly like a change, so we will keep praying and gaining strength from God and be thankful for each new day.

In 2 weeks I will be teaching for Bernina at the craft show  so I am looking forward to that – I just love doing that so am needing to be fit. Mind you, they all mother me making sure I dont overdo things but well, it is all great and I am very thankful to be able to keep doing the classroom.

 

Anyway enough for now, I will get the pic on here – a bit blurry,  need to get a new camera. If you are at the show, come and say hi, just  ask at the Bernina stand as to where I am.

Bless you, Barb

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Comments  8

  • Antal commented at 6:35 AM, 5 Oct 2011

    Hang in there Babe!! Annabel & I will be in Brisbane again from 29th. Oct. to 7th. Nov. Will ring you when there for a chat.
  • Marg commented at 7:05 AM, 5 Oct 2011

    The finished product looks great Barb.  They are even better when you see the real thing. I do remember seeing this one as well. You have some beautiful peices. I love the one of the falls in your lounge room.  Hope you stay well enough for the show, as I know you love being there, and it is good for you. Take care. love Marg.x
  • Sue Wharton commented at 8:39 AM, 6 Oct 2011

    WONDERFUL to chat this a.m.
    Love the wall hanging, inspires me to start my little experiment with the tiny canvases.
    Hope things "hold their own" while u have a week between treatments, all the very best my love.
    Cheers and God Bless, Sue xxxxxxxx
  • Liz Shoostovian commented at 6:25 AM, 7 Oct 2011

    Hi Barb
    All this fabulous quilting will help to keep your health in check. If it makes you happy, your body will say 'thank you'.  I love the hibiscus artwork.  We have so many of these lovely flowers here in Sydney and the scarlet one is particularly dramatic.
    Best wishes for the craft show.  Liz xxxxx
  • Jean and Reg commented at 4:12 PM, 10 Oct 2011

    Dear Barbara: You are a true artist....another absolutely beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing and also for your health update. You really are an inspiration!!! Love and prayers as always, Reg and Jean 
  • Meredith commented at 6:01 AM, 11 Oct 2011

    Hey Barb,
    Enjoying seeing all your new creations. That is one beautiful "hibiscuit"!!
    Will continue to pray for your complete health and all the energy you require to teach. You are such a blessing.
    Lotsa love M
  • Evelyn Crawford commented at 2:17 PM, 13 Oct 2011

    Thank you for your letter and gift.  The holder is really lovely and matches our kitchen really well.  It was great to catch up with you and we wish you all the best.  Love Evelyn
  • Jenny Wheat commented at 3:35 PM, 15 Oct 2011

    Hi Barb

    Just in case you are wondering who I am - I'm one of Tea Ladies at Hoca.
    Have just had a peep at your hibiscus wall hanger.  What a gift you have!
    Praying you are well and strong enough to do the craft show.  By the way, I am a scrapbooker, and am going to the Craft Show too.  You are really an inspiration to me. What would we do without our wonderful God!!

    Jenny
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