Eileen and others,
I don't know. I am afraid it will take away from the quilt but I will post it on my site just laid out (when my son gets home). Mind you it won't be sewed together yet just pressed appliqued. But you can give me your oppinion. I would love that. I have a lot of hand sewing to do A LOT. Thanx Rachel

Rachel,
Can a border be added? Would that make it big enough?
It's so good to hear that you had a fun day!!! I think we all need them sometimes. When I worked outsided of the house we used to call them "mental health days". You know-you needed it to keep your sanity
eileenkny

My dear Anne, I was very good. I stayed in my budget. Only because I get a check from the ins. co. once a month and it came this morning. HOWEVER ... had it come yesterday... the story would have been much different. Anyway last night I laid out the quilt that started out being a Rhapsody. Now I don't knowwhat to call it but I like it. It is for my Mom and I think it is going to be my best one ever. The only problem is it isn't as big as I wanted it to be. Maybe she will just use it as a throw or a big wall hanging. I don't know I just know my DH said "now that one is cool" . And he never makes comments unless asked. I hope to post it soon. Rachel
P.S. I'll tell the aliens to head south as soon as possible

Everyonce in a while the quilting aliens do kidnap our dh's and usually they bring them back. ( And usually that is good LOL)

I hope you had a wonderful day with your friend and spent every penny (and maybe a little bit more) on things that you "NEED"

when I went to Houston I promised dh that I would only purchase those things that I "NEEDED" His definition of need and mine were slightly different but I came home with a very innocent look on my face and said oh yes dear I only bought things I need. (Sure am glad he hasn't figured out how to log in here and read my entries or my jig would be up)

any way send the aliens my way soon I think I need to have them kidnap dh again because there are some things I really NEED!!!!!

Ann

I actually did try accupunture for a very short time and my nurse daughter lately has been suggesting I try again. I'll have to look into finding someone. Karen

Hi I am back! Just what I needed. Karen ask your Dr.s about Hyperbaric treatment (I think I spelled it right). I know it is doing wonders in many areas of medicine. Espesially for neuro issues. I am very glad to hear that your's is slow in progression. I do agree with you about postponing the big drugs until there becomes no other choice. You don't want to pull out the big guns if a water pistol will work. Another avenue to look into is accuepuncture and massage therapy. The reason I reccomend this is to relax muscles and block restless nerves. I know that it worked wonders with my friend. She was fatigued all the time from trying to control the tremors. This at least helped with soreness. Rachel

Karen,
Thank you.
eileenkny

Rachel,
WooHoo!!!! Go for it!
Have an absolutely great day!!
eileenkny

Eileen, As far as I know the normal things are covered by my ins. I have been prescribed two different things in the last couple years that were both covered. One when I first got the diagnosis that I didn't feel made any difference and I didn't like how it made me feel and the standard Levodopa which I picked up about a yr and a half ago and never took yet. I am in a quandry about all this because I plan to be around for 30 or so years and feel like I should "save" the Levodopa till I really need it. There is no cure and taking meds or not will not change the progression of the disease. It just does it's thing no matter what you do. Mine seems to be progressing slowly since it started. Although they say they can't give any guarantees the Drs. say it seems that how quickly it progresses at the beginning gives an indicator to how your progression will be. I hope this holds true. One thing is I've seen three different DRs. and they all said to start the medications but it is up to me. Anyway I guess I'm not real informed about what M.J. Fox takes right now but am glad for all the attention he brings to get more research. I feel like if I have to have this, now is about the best time as there is so much study being done.

Karen

What a wonderful treat, Rachel. Have fun.
Karen

Hi everyone, just thought I would pass on that it is 8:17am. My hubby has informed me that he called my best friend last night. He has given me MONEY and told I am getting out of the house today. This is very unusual for him. He also said "have fum at Joann's ". In other words go ahead and buy more quilt stuff : : :shock: :shock: So I just thought I would pass on that my hubby has been abducted by aliens but that's ok I like what they have replaced him with Well I have to go get ready. Hope you all have a great day Rachel

Karen,
This is a very personal question and if I'm over the line, just tell me.
Would your insurance pay for the same meds that Michael J. Fox takes? I've seen him on TV showing him with and without his medication. Is there a way you could find out and get your doctor to prescribe whatever he takes?

I just makes me so angry that there are medicines, methods, and stuff out there that could help everyone but only the very wealthy can afford them. Meanwhile, people are getting sicker.
Sorry, I'm off the soapbox.
eileenkny

Thanks Kathy and everyone else for the good wishes. You're all so thoughtful.
Karen

Karen

Ditto, I Love your broad out look through this disability you have and you know what, as long as you keep this great out look I think things will be better for you, not easier but better,with the continued therapy like youre doing you will strengthen things longer for your future. I'm so sorry for this disability and may I say: God Bless you,and keep you strong.
Hugzzz,KATHY