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Easter Basket.
My grandson with his two Easter baskets, one shop bought, and one knitted by his Devoted Slave... AKA Granny.
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Sewing... does anyone sew?
i tried to sew today lol it is supposed to be downtime..... tomorrow is the first meeting with the oncologist. I am trying to deal with the nerves. I did did however make the second of a bralette. Organic cotton from spotlight. Totally flat... no shape to the cups at all in fact no cups but it will stop my shirts from…
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Knitting for a new Granddaughter.
A little set completed for my new granddaughter (still in the oven). Only managed plainer patterns after my last run in with Frankenstein's Monster. Can't wait to see her wearing it after she arrives.
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This weeks painting
Hi to Everyone, getting ready for a combined exhibition with my hubby in 3 weeks time. His photography and my paintings. Hoping that you like this one xxx
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Latest bit of my sanity saving knitting.
Another little set I finished during my latest twelve day stay in my least favourite establishment. Hmmm can't seem to find the thingy for posting photos.
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Nighttime naughty knitting.
Decided I needed a beanie with "attitude" for the coming colder weather. Only about a third finished,,,who can guess what it will say?
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Am I being overly anxious?
Hi all ive been thinking (as I do) and my treatment plan changed from mastectomy to neoadjuvant chemo which starts in the 12th July (Thursday) I’m getting worried that I’ve been put at risk of the tumour spreading because this is 5 weeks since diagnosis and I have a 4cm ,gd 2/3 Her2 + IDC cancer I also have axilla lymph…
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Poem
I wrote this poem just days after my Mastectomy when I was feeling insecure and uncertain about my femininity. Bump in the road I hit a bump, an almighty thump, That began with the discovery of a lump. It was lump verses life, So I went under the knife. Which left me bereft, With a dent on my chest. My lover, my friend,…
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Poetry
Hello lovely ladies, does anyone else out there write their emotions down in the form of poetry?
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Inspirational books
hi I have a niece that has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Having gone through it myself I an keen to help her in any way I can. I was given a book of inspirational quotes that help me through my journey. Unfortunately I have misplaced my copy & cannot remember the title. The quotes were short and either funny or…
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Keeping busy with my pointy sticks.
I've been keeping out of mischief, and using up odds and ends making kiddies' ponchos. Great as a distraction in the wee hours when sleep escapes. Just two of my latest batch.
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Another Perspective Art and Photographic Exhibition
Hi to all, last weekend my husband and I held an exhibition in our home town, with his photos and my paintings. We held a raffle and raised $370 for BCNA, with local businesses donating prizes and the wine and cheese for the night. Local support was overwhelming, we are so grateful. Here are some piccies for you xxx
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What music lifts you spirits?
As well as reading music plays a big part in my well being - my tastes are somewhat eclectic depending on my mood - pop, jazz , rock , folk and blues.Have discovered the joys of YouTube since my bc journey started and have been amazed at what I have found . Heard a wonderful radio program on The Carpenters today - Karen's…
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Bookworms unite
When I flew to QLD for Summit, I sat down next to a lovely lady who turned out to be an avid reader, like me. The only thing I like almost as much as reading is talking about books. Any other voracious readers in the house? What kinds of books do you read? What are your favourites? What are you reading now?
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Hubbys Hornet joke for chemo brain.
What am I carrying - Oh a mud ball Where am I going - To my new nest Which direction is it in - This way and away he goes two feet later he stops and goes What am I carrying - Oh a mud ball Where am I going - To my new nest Which direction is it in - This way and away he goes two feet later he stops and goes What am I…