(((HUGS))) and prayers said for you DU (((HUGS)))
Maybe look through these classes along with your book, it may help it make more sense :D:D:D
Cutebuns Tip Toe Through the Hexagon classes
Fabric Choices
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35100-1.htm
Cutting the Blocks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35685-1.htm
Assembling the Blocks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36316-1.htm
Layouts
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36954-1.htm