This year brought a lot of troubles to our family. My loving husband, Jeremiah was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In a year we expected to be celebrating our son's senior year in high school setting in motion his college plans. Our daughter turning 13, I suppose that is something to celebrate, instead we have been in hospitals for surgeries and intensive chemotherapy for my husband. Spending our kid's college funds to stay afloat on 1/4 of our normal income.
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| Jeremiah and I shortly before he was diagnosed with cancer |
This year also brought a lot of joy. Time to come together as a family, finding some genuine friends in unexpected places, and teaching us a lot about ourselves. My children have had to grow up very fast this year, taking on even more responsibility than their ages deemed necessary. They both have done so without a complaint. Well, a few complaints, but with all this worry some complaining keeps you sane.
I am looking forward to 2012, my honey is starting physical therapy, to help him heal from the side effects of his chemo. He will be returning to work in a few months. My son is applying to colleges, and I am considering returning to school as well.
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| Our family in the midst of coping with chemo, at our son's last home game of high school |
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| Jeremiah on a recent day trip to SF before his appt at UCSF |
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| Starting to look like himself again. So happy that the biggest hurdle of his fight against cancer is over! |
I have started some crafting again. Finding fun and relaxation in making our Christmas cards to send out, crocheting and sewing gifts. I have also become a 4H leader, heading up the sewing group and co-leading the crafts group. My daughter is very involved with 4H and is looking forward to a very busy year.
Now to get back to blogging about my crafts, projects, and life in general!
Here is a random selection of projects I completed this year
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| I made my son's date's Prom dress |
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| It turned out just how she imagined |
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| My favorite detail, and very large yellow rose |
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| A sewing tote bag for my daughter |
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| Denim skirt I made for a sew-along |
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| The second skirt I created for the sew-along |
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| Lovely dress in progress for my daughter from vintage fabric |
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| Owl pin cushion project for my 4H Sewing Group |
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| Spring Colors Waffle Weave Scarf-Shawl |
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| Scrappy Scarf and Large Flower |
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| Zigzag Bag |
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| Ruffled Pillow I worked on while watching over my love in the hospital |
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| Scrappy Fascinator |
