Iceblossom, if it is any consolation, I went through the whole Breast Cancer thing 4 years ago. It is not fun, but certainly tests our strength at handling surprises. I am still here and it will be 5 years in November since the first surgery. It has a way of putting a new perspective on life in general. Life is way too short to take life too seriously. Live each day as if it is your last, but don't be stupid about it. My way of giving back is to donate quilts to the Cancer Center to raffle off to the Chemo patients. I understand they love and appreciate them. That is all that matters.
I am working on my rail fence star quilt, have all the blocks made and am now adding sashing and cornerstones. The backing is 5 yards from the stash. The blocks are from stash jelly rolls. This is the 4th rail fence star quilt and I love making them. They go fast and are not all that boring. Not sure which quilt will be next. I have 7 quilts from my friend that need to be quilted on the longarm, and one, soon to be 2 of mine. So I will be busy this weekend.