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05-02-2023, 07:40 AM
#11
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,976
I feel I need to provide an update. For those that did not know, my mom passed November 18 after a two year battle with invasive breast cancer. The cancer was triple negative and created fungigating tumors. It was tough but my mom was a trooper until the end. She did not feel any pain. My sister and I cared for her until the end. I stayed at my sisters the whole last 6 months. In addition to that, my brother-in-law has late stage Parkinson with dementia. After my mom passed, he has gone down hill quickly. I help 3 days a week over there to give my sister a break.
While I am better mentally, my physical self is still struggling. In Jan 2020 I had a laminectomy and fusion of C2-T1 in my neck. I have a disease called OPLL (Ossification of the Longitudal Ligament) Unfortunately, it has begun to grow in my thoracic spine. It causes numbness in my feet, arms, and hands. I just keep plugging along as I do not want to have another surgery at this time. It is a balancing act to know when, because I do not want to end up with permanent nerve damage.
So that is where I am. I thank Anna for handling the swap while I was dealing with life.
On a good note, I am having Grandson #3 in September (Second son and his wife - first child) and a Granddaughter #1 in October (First son and his wife - 3rd child.) I am so excited to be doubling the number of grandkids this year.
While I am better mentally, my physical self is still struggling. In Jan 2020 I had a laminectomy and fusion of C2-T1 in my neck. I have a disease called OPLL (Ossification of the Longitudal Ligament) Unfortunately, it has begun to grow in my thoracic spine. It causes numbness in my feet, arms, and hands. I just keep plugging along as I do not want to have another surgery at this time. It is a balancing act to know when, because I do not want to end up with permanent nerve damage.
So that is where I am. I thank Anna for handling the swap while I was dealing with life.
On a good note, I am having Grandson #3 in September (Second son and his wife - first child) and a Granddaughter #1 in October (First son and his wife - 3rd child.) I am so excited to be doubling the number of grandkids this year.
05-02-2023, 08:24 AM
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 11,914
You are welcome Kathy. I enjoyed doing the swap and it reminds me how much work it is. Thankfully all swappers worked together to make it happen. As always Kathy, hugs and prayers. You have gone through so much and are still going through so much. Congratulations on all the new grand babies!
05-04-2023, 08:25 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 11,914
I got a surprise in the mail today from crispyfrog. She ordered me a creative grids 3x7 in. ruler. It was wraped really cute with a note telling it was from her and more was to follow. Very sweet of you. Thank you crispyfrog.
05-05-2023, 01:09 PM
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: SC
Posts: 26
I just received my package today! As soon as I figure out how to post a pic I will. But just wanted to post a thank you here to AnnaQuilts!! I love all of it and she was so generous and sent me some fabric for the baby bereavement quilts I make also.
