No, I didn't give up blogging for Lent ... I've been through a challenging time, not much sewing going on.
First, we attended a PGA tournament in Orlando in early March. We had premier tickets with valet parking, clubhouse access, and on-site transportation. We enjoyed the special amenities (including daily gifts) and the first two days of the tournament, but apparently the drive down had taken a toll on my legs. They collapsed twice in one day, the first time being at the clubhouse in the tiny ladies' room stall with no grab bars and an in-swing door! Fortunately an EMT was able to rescue me.
So I ended up in the hospital for a day. I woke from an afternoon nap to see a man standing in my hospital room, holding a vase of flowers and a bag of Trader Joe's chocolate-covered pretzels.
The gentleman was the Development Director for the tournament and the flowers were from the staff that we had gotten to know those first two days. I told him how much we had been enjoying the accommodations and complimented the staff and their thoughtfulness, but said the ladies' room definitely needed to be upgraded to ADA standards! (And he agreed! I think he was just glad we weren't going to sue!)
The long drive back home didn't help my legs, either so I've been taking it easy, but I did push myself to get the last border on my SAHRR so that I will have something to show in the parade on Monday
Overall I'm happy with the result. Alex loves it. I think I will hand it off to a local long-armer to be quilted soon. I just need to find the right fabric for the back.
I'm so sorry you are going through these medical issues. Years ago when my autoimmune disease was first kicking in I had to struggle to stand up from the toilet and it was bad if there was no handicapped stall available - this was back in the late 80's and they weren't always there - I remember trying to pull myself up at times wondering if I would be able to - I am starting to go through some weakness in my legs again as my arthritis is getting worse and remembering how it was for me years ago with my muscles as they were - I told Mike when we drive to Paducah late next month we have to stop every 90 minutes or so to get up and move around so my legs don't freeze up.
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR turned out great! That log cabin border worked out nicely.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a frantic moment in the ladies room. I hope they take this as a prompt to get up to standards.
I'm so sorry that you had that experience on your trip, Libby - it must have been frustrating and scary. Especially when you were expecting to have fun! Hope you're getting stronger now. Your SAHRR is a beauty! I love how those last borders finished it off.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not the best end to the trip, but thankfully you seem to be able to laugh about it now. Your SAHRR turned out beautifully! I need to get the final borders on my today. That's next on my list after catching up on the blogs.
ReplyDeleteWe watched that tournament. I'm so glad you had such lovely accommodations but I'm so sorry about your fall. I've noticed as I get older how very low the toilets are nowadays! I'm surprised the club did not have proper standards. Hope you are getting stronger by the day
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just beautiful. Enjoy your Sunday!