Summer and Putting My Cards In Order

As the summer comes to an end the nights are getting colder, I need to wear a sweatshirt at night to keep warm and the pool is being emptied I find myself very sad. When I was reflecting on what I did this summer I realized all the plans I had back in the winter never occurred. I did not ride my bike, I did not take walks, I did not go camping, I only sat by the fire in my back yard twice, I only swam in my pool a few time, I did not dye any fabric and I did very little in my quilting studio. This summer sure was not what I had planned.

What I did do this summer is shown in the photos below.

I went to quilt shows with friends.

I rode with Mark on his motorcycle.

I floated in my pool and listening to my iPod.

I spent time at Cathy's with friends and enjoyed a campfire.
My summer was not what I had planned for during last winter but was filled with many changes and exciting times. I learned how much I love riding with Mark on his motorcycle. I truly can not explain the freedom I feel when I am on the bike with him. I feel safe and trust Mark with my life, but know no matter how safe we are I still understand the dangers of riding a motorcycle.

In July just after the 4th Cathy asked me if I wanted to join her on a road trip for a week. She called me at 7:00 am and asked what I was doing and if I wanted to go on a road trip with her for work. I gave it a whole two second of thought and said yes. I told my family I was leaving for a week and did not give them a chance to say don't go or change my mind. This was the first time I had been away from home since having my heart attacks and surgery. It was just what I needed and I have been forever changed. I have a new friend in Cathy and Cathy's family has also become very close with me and my family.

Both Mark and Cathy have come into my life when I needed true friends. They have been with me everyday and are helping me through my health issues. I love you both and I am thankful to have you both in my life.

This afternoon I needed to put my cards in order before surgery tomorrow. I packing for the hospital, cleaned the quilting studio (dinning room), gathered important papers, talked to my brother, and sister. Tonight I talked with my sons and after finishing this posting I am going to watch the Bears game and hopefully I will get some sleep with the help of a sleeping pill. I need to be at the hospital at 8am and surgery will be about 9:30. Until the Doctors gets inside of my heart I will not know what will take place. She may find the stent on the left side of my heart (from January) has collapsed, there may be additional blockages, or the damaged to my heart can not be fixed. If the stent has collapsed I will need bypass surgery. If additional blockages are found they maybe able to fix it with stents and if not bypass surgery will be done. I still have additional blockages on the right side, back of my heart and have a valve that is leaking blood back into my heart. These may also be fixed at this time. It is the not knowing that is driving me crazy. Oh well I only have to wait for 14 more hours for the party to begin.

To the love of my life LCN, family and friends I can not do it without you!!!!

Until I can post again I wish you all the best and happy crafting! Thank-you for being my blogging family!

Debbi
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