Good Morning dear friends.. I can't believe how long it has been since I posted on this blog. Since 2011 many things have happened in my life. Due to arthritis in my back and hips I had to stop work in 2012. Being labeled "disabled" is not what I ever thought would happen to me. I was working from home doing medical transcription for a local doctor who understood my fibromyalgia disease and it's intermittent need for shorter days if needed. On January 31, 2013 I had my right hip replaced and on June 2, 2014 the left hip was replaced. My doctor was wonderful. I walked out of the hospital the day after surgery with a new outlook on life. Somehow I would take back my life. My "take back" has been slow due to severe osteoarthritis in my lower back, but I am still moving forward.
Along the way I found I needed to lighten the load a bit so ended up selling my treadle machine. I also started doing more crocheting. I am now making lap size and toddler size afghans. I have donated many for fund raisers and then seem to go over well. I tried my hand at selling on Etsy, but people just will not buy them, although I did get special orders for a few, which was nice. I also made and sold soy candles for about a year, which I loved doing and they sold great on Etsy and from my home. Due to the back problems I had to stop doing that. My husband and I still make them for Christmas presents each year, but that is all I can do for now.
My wonderful husband bought me a nice new Brother Project Runway PC420PRW 294-Stitch Professional Grade Computerized Sewing Machine with 3 Built-In Lettering Styles, and Carrying Case. I have looked it over and stepped away a few times as it looks to be more than I want to deal with right now.
Right now I am trying to rearrange my craft area. I have made a couple of very good deals with local ladies that had decided to stop crocheting and I bought there yarn supply. All I can say is wow! I then won an essay contest online. The agreement to enter was to send part of your stash to the winner. Another Wow! I have received many beautiful yarns that I never would have ordered otherwise!
I guess that is about it for now. I will try to take pics of my craft room when everything is sorted through. I will also try and update my profile info as our granddaughter Raegan is now 10 and was 4 the last time I updated. Where does the time go?
Take care my friends.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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