First an update on my husband's situation: Things are not going at all well. He is still unable to stand or walk and now is experiencing a lack of coordination in his hands and arms. His speech is also affected. The back surgery was successful, but the doctors think there is some underlying medical condition that is causing all this havoc. He is having a brain scan MRI and a neurologist will meet with us today to discuss what is going on. I'll try to keep you updated. I appreciate your kind words, thoughts and prayers more than I can say.
The following was written last weekend and set to post today.
Another full-size quilt back from being quilted. This is Summer Baskets from Susan Ache's book Summer Memories.
This quilt was bit tedious to make, with all those half square triangles. I am a flying geese girl and much prefer that unit to hsts. The finished results are pretty spectacular though, and who doesn't love a basket quilt?
I used a variety of fabrics from Minick and Simpson and am so glad to have this quilt using their collections. They are retiring and won't be coming out with any more fabric groups. I will miss them so much.
This quilt will be so pretty on a bed in the summer. Let's hope I get it bound by then! lol
This post was set to post automatically. I am not home in real-time right now.
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Hang in there Nicole. Hopefully you’ll get some answers soon until then we’ll all keep praying.
My heart goes out to you and your husband, and I’m praying for the doctors to be able to give him the help he needs. I’m sure keeping us entertained is not on your forefront. You do what you have to in order to get through this.
You and your husband are in my prayers for a positive outcome.
Thinking of you and your family often.
Prayers are continuing for a painless and full recovery.
Continuing to keep you and your dear husband in our prayers! I hope you have answers soon and it will all shift in a more positive direction. Hugs, love and strength for both of you.❤️
I’m praying for you and your husband for comfort, strength, and healing.
The basket quilt is simply exquisite! I very much want to make that quilt, even with all those HSTs.
Thank you for your updates.
So sorry your husband isn’t doing well. Praying you get some answers soon and that he recovers fully. Your quilt is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your blog! Best wishes.
I am so sorry! We are all cheering for you, hope you find answers soon.
Vickie
I pray that Dennis has improvement today throughout his body and things improve from here! And that you will have the mental and physical strength to carry of you both through this trying time. Take care, my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear about Dennis. I pray you will have some answers soon.
Thinking of you and praying for you and Dennis.
I am so sorry to hear this, Nicole. I’m praying for you and Dennis. Health issues as we grow older are what I worry about the most.
Oh, Nicole, I am so sorry to hear of these new symptoms and wishing and praying for good outcomes. Take good care and stay strong! I will be thinking of you often in the coming days.
I’m so sorry, Nicole. I hope and pray that you get an answer with a treatment plan. I hope poor Archie is doing better also.
I love the quilt. Prayers for both you and your husband.
Thank you for keeping your readers/friends updated. We’re all right here thinking positive thoughts for Dennis & for your family. 🙏
Still thinking and praying for you two. I know how hard it can be on you as well as your husband. Love this quilt and the fabrics!
You and your husband have been on my mind. Praying that the MRI will give you and the medical team answers that are needed to diagnose this new development. Continuing to pray for you both during this challenging time. 🙏🏻 Take care. ♥️
The Summer Baskets quilt is beautiful! Love Minick & Simpson’s fabric lines, thank goodness I have a pretty healthy stash. 😊
Continuing to keep you and your husband in my thoughts and prayers. Make sure you are looking after yourself also… it is so easy to get overwhelmed with the stress of an illness that we don’t sleep well and don’t eat normally. Sending you a big cyber hug and keep us posted as you can.
So so sorry for all that you and your husband are going thru! Praying right now for clarity and a diagnosis from the neurologist so that you can get a plan moving forward. Sending a hug 🥰
I can only imagine how hard it is to sit and watch your husband go through this. The not knowing is the worst. Time must be crawling too. Prayers continue and hoping you get answers and start to see improvements. It will be ok Nicole, feel God’s healing arms around you. Hugs
You and your husband will continue to be in my prayers. Hopefully the MRI and neurologist will give some needed answers and options. We’re all here giving support!
You and your husband will continue to be in my prayers. The baskets are beautiful, but all the HSTs kept me from making it.
You amaze me with your posts, even when life is throwing some curves. I pray for answers to Dennis’ health problems & peace for you in the days to follow. You are most loved by your fan club!!
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Nicole, Since you are an avid reader & do your pod casts with Sara, have you ever seen Ann Patchett’s posts on Facebook? She is the owner of the Nashville bookstore, Parnassus Books. I love her posts.
Nicole, Since you are an avid reader & do your pod casts with Sara, have you ever seen Ann Patchett’s posts on Facebook? She is the owner of the Nashville bookstore, Parnassus Books. I love her posts.
The prayers for your husband and your entire family continue. Be strong.
Sending all the good health vibes for your husband. I am so sorry to read that he is not doing well. I hope doctors can quickly figure out what is going on.
Nicole, Just came home from church and sending up lots of prayers for Dennis and you! The waiting is the worst. I have the book, fabric all in a basket, just need to start! I love Minick & Simpson fabric and am so sad they’re retiring. Thank you for posting updates and take care of you also.
Nicole, I thought I did another post, but guess I did not send it. Since you are an avid reader & pod caster, I wonder if you watch Ann Patchett’s posts on FB. She is a well known author & does posts from her bookstore in Nashville, called Parnassus Books. I love her posts & she energizes her audience to read the books she & her staff select.
Have the doctors considered it might be Guillain-Barré?
Love the color change on those baskets – the pink in the middle. Beautiful border, too..
I had Guillain Barre when I was 30 and 8 1/2 months pregnant. I am in a fairly rural area but a new young doctor had just been hired. He was my savior.
We also had three young children at home. I entered the hospital the day before Halloween and left the day before Christmas. My parents were a godsend as my husband had to work.
The baby girl was fine and so was I. Lots of PT.
I am now 83 and have no signs of an illness..
It can be scary but just take one day at a time.
I have also been quilting for 45 years. God Bless.