I'm Back!!!!!

I am finally back to my quilting and it feels so nice!!! I have been having health issues and for some reason I seem to like the rare stuff!!! Seriously. For 8-10 years the Dr's thought I had Menieres Disease. But in October my symptoms were worsening including cognitive issues, double vision at times, tinnitis worsening along with daily dizziness. An MRI in December showed Intracranial Hypotension which is usually caused by a cerebralspinal fluid leak. However, I did not have the classic symptom of debilitating headaches. Short version, I was sent to Seattle to get tesing done which was brutal. A venous spinal fistuala was found at T5 and the following day I had a transvenous embolization. I was put under general anesthesia three times in five days. I can say now that I am starting to feel better and my vision is clearing up as is my brain!!! WOWZA I have been pondering the lessons to be learned through all this. Faith, Patience, Hope, Trust, Surrendering. So many. And my gift is I am improving and hopefully can help others who are struggling with this.

So I am finally feeling good enough to machine quilt and really want to get this one done soon. Truthfully, I feel best when I am outside in the garden. I think that I don't have to think so hard when I'm out there so its very enjoyable. I have many vegetables planted and am looking forward to harvest time!! My plan is to spend at least 30 minutes daily quilting. My neurosurgeon wants me using my brain by doing puzzles like Wordle. He said it will take at least 3 months before my cognitive abilites start improving but I can already see a difference!! I am so Thankful!!! Thank you for stopping by!!!! Martha