I've gotten the layout and all the blocks done. Next step is assemble the diagonal rows.
No, I'm not entirely happy with it but I've learned a lot in the process. Sure, learned the design and wrote it down, if I make it again it will be even easier.
But more importantly I've learned about myself and my friend and our friendship as well as dealing with bad news/issues. It's not perfect but neither am I. I've made a few mistakes but I've recovered. As I said about the curve balls, this is just a quilt and not the cancer but we're going to hit that out of the park too. And no matter what and no matter the distance, I am there for her as she is for me. It's a wonderful thing to have a true friend.