back again, I hope...

Have not been able to post here, just blog. Today I see Pat has had the same problem; hope her way works. Am trying :)

We returned from AZ 6 weeks late as DH was in an auto accident April 2 and was not able to travel. His neck was broken at C2 and has not healed. Next week, he will have a bone scan to determine if there is cancer preventing the healing - or just if the cancer has spread to his bones. The outcome of that will determine the next step. Possibility that we may live in Seattle for treatment.

Am working on the yard, what an understatement. How did I spend my time when two of us did the yard? Thistles were 5' tall when we returned. Hired muscle who dug them and mow. With the kids' help, have been putting down weed mat and mulch. Hope this works. If not will be digging weeds on a daily basis. Not fun. All is planted and the bark is lovely beneath.

Am working on a circle quilt using the new acrylic templates in 3 1/2" and 7" sizes. Fun. Picked up some 40s reproduction fabric of Dick and Jane; love it. It will become tote bags for birthdays.

Being a caretaker is a new experience. Have learned to cut hair while he is in bed which is the only time the brace comes off and then only for bathing. (it fits below the waist to the ears like a suit of armor). Am becoming an expert on pulling on sox, tieing shoes, shaving...and many things that I never wanted to learn. But, am very happy that he is not paralyzed and that I am able to keep up.

Good to be back..
MaryJo