To all of you in pain, concerned about ur health or the health of those you love, or worried about the trying times in ur life..... know that ur friends here at TQS keep u in their thoughts and prayers. All of this positive energy has to have an affect on us, and it helps to know that others are thinking of us and caring for us.

Carla

God and all of you are gooood! Dave had his surgery this afternoon and the doctor said all went well. There was bone hitting muscle in his shoulder but it's now fixed and he's peacefully sleeping right now with his ice pack/sling thingy (I know -- very technical term there!). Thank you all for keeping him in your prayers!

With all the sad stuff that we hear about I thought I would share something that was hopefully going right. My neice Jessica (Scott's Daughter) makes one bad decission after another. I know this isn't quilt related but it is uplifting. Anyway 3 years ago she was diagnosed with uterine cancer and told to have a baby then because she would not be able to have one later. So she and her boyfriend of 3 years agreed to have a baby. Then his dad died and he lost it and left her 4 months pregnant and devestated. He paid for the baby, visited her regularly but just was unable to function for 2 years as an adult. That and he couldn't look at Jessica. His father loved her and (Well the boy says what he did was inexcusable but he did it and now he has to live with it). Well Jessica went on and Saige was born. Jess met i big idiot who seemed like a nice guy and well now has Alieghia. She is beautiful and perfect. Well this guy like I said is an idiot but Saige's Daddy is back and he has been wonderful. They had family photos done the other day. He forgot to get his pic done with Saige. :shock: He held Alieghia in ALL of them. Everytime I see this guy he is holding the one that isn't his. I asked him what was up with the photos? He said he didn't notice until it was pointed out and he has tons of photos with Saige. Besides he better start getting some with Alieghia if he is going to be her Daddy too. This guy is getting a quilt for christmas.

Harriet
I hope Stacey is doing better and everything will be okay. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Stacey,family. keep us updated.

Frances
I hope little J's test turn out good and the reflux is history,I hope the new kidneys stay healthy. thoughts and prayers are headed J's way.

Rachel
I hope that Steve Gamma knofe surgery,Scott's leg surgery,and your Dads back surgery all goes well. The holidays are going to be tough on you and your mom during this time of surgery of Nov.Dec.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Kay
Its Good to hear you are feeling much better. Keep up with the physical therapy.

Hugzzz,Kathy

Happy,
I wish I could help you and I know it is even harder with not having family where you would like them to be. I will keep you in my prayers
Rachel

I'm sorry about all your recent problems, Happy. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Karen

Well I got a call from my sister DH she came throw the surgery fine and will be in the hospital till Friday. Now I need your help again I just got a call from my DD Stacy she has had heavy bleeding for 2 week and bad pain she she they are doing a pregeracy test and that it mite be in the tuble how do I tell her dad I will wait to see how it cpmes back Happy

Mary Kay I'm glad you're doing better. I've been wondering how it was going. Nice report on your folks and uncle.

Happy, praying for your concerns. Hope the interview and surgery both goes well

Please keep my sister in your prays she is have knee replacement surgery tomorrow and on the 30 her husband gose for a 2 3hour interveiw for a job with Va power he lost his job of 25 years because of down sizing Thanks Happy

Thank you, All, for your prayers for me. I am doing better - thank goodness! I am also scheduled to see my doc for an annual appointment - good to check in with the doc and make sure that things are "normal".

I also had the opportunity to see my Uncle and Aunt this weekend while back in MN at my little brother's wedding. My Uncle is doing well - and is now 2 months past his scare in intensive care.

I gave him a quilt for the chemo chills and recommended the pop it in the dryer approach for a little extra warmth (thanks, Margo, for that tip!)

One more thing to share - while at home over the weekend, I was so thrilled that my parents looked the happiest I have ever seen them. Both my mother and father are enjoying retirement and enjoy their time together. It makes me feel good, as I know they dealt with a lot of struggles over the past 43 years and deserve the enjoyment that they are experiencing now!

Thanks again to all of you that said a prayer for me, dropped me a note, called. Your friendship and kindness is VERY appreciated!

God is good!
Mary Kay

Wanted to let you know that I talked to J's mom this morning. I never knew the history of J's problems but it sounds like what Bridget's daughter had. J had reflux and has had several surgeries to correct that. But in the meantime, the reflux damaged her kidneys. Well some of the lastest tests seem to indicate that the reflux is under control so the transplanted kidney won't get damaged. She still has some more tests to go, so she still needs more prayers. Next weekend is a girl scout camping trip and they are going, dialysis machine and all.
Frances

Glad you are feeling better Pat. I've had a headache for a week and don't know what's up! Being sick is no fun!
I'm asking for prayers for my dad. He has had the hiccups for a week, and then threw up, and my sister is at a lost as what to do for him. He sleeps all the time and won't cooperate with her. He is 86. She has called the heart doctor last I heard she was still waiting for anwers. But no phone call during the night so all should be ok!
Thanks
Joan

Wow I've just missed 3 days and so much is happening. I'm praying for everyone who's posted lately, Rachel, Joyce and Florence great news and answer to our prayers! Glad you had that lovely dinner. You all deserved a nice moment for all you're doing for your parents.

There must be some kind of bug going around cause I just had a 36hr fever break at 4am this morning that made me feel sicker than I've felt in a long, long time. Dizzy too. Came on really sudden at the Walmart on Thursday evening. I was totally fine before it started, no warning. And fine now, altho achy and tired.

Anyway God bless everyone struggling this weekend. We're standing with you all.

I have been reading this site daily and praying for all of you. So glad to hear that so many are improving and praying for those that still need it. I woke up this morning very dizzy and my BP was up too high. I had to go out and give a client an injection, so, my hubby did the driving. I went back to bed and feel a bit better now. My hubby says he will know I am better when I head to the sewing room. Thanks for any prayers. Sandi in FL