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16 November 2011

2012 in Crazyville . . .

is going to be a lot different than 2011 was. We finally got an accurate diagnosis of what has been going on with me. I'm going to be OK--I can't say much more than that for now, but I'm going to be OK. And I'm going to be getting a new primary care physician. That is for darn sure. Thank you all for putting up with me the last few weeks. I know it's been a wierd time, but I'm on the mend, spiritually, I have much more faith in myself, and am in complete awe of the path life takes us on.

Remember a few months ago, I said I had a plan for my stitching next year? I'm working on UFOs, and my gorgeous Santa, who--poor thing--has been virtually abandoned by me over the past two days, but I'm going to attempt to stitch every ornament from this year's JCS issue. I've already stitched two ornaments, leaving me 73 left to do. It looks like a lot standing 14 months out from the end of the project, but I realize, next Christmas (or the end of the world, whichever comes first) I'll have 75 ornaments on that white Christmas tree, and that is a really inspiring thought. Frankly, there are a few that I am intimidated by, so I am using those as my Crazy January projects instead of large projects (I'm learning as I get older). There are some that I think the designers just called in, instead of actually putting effort into designing, but those just give me more time for the scary ones. I'd like to see if it's possible. Or will I run, screaming? Or rather, waddle, screaming? I could use all the support in this, if you want to do a SAL on some of them, let me know. We can encourage each other.

8 comments:

valerie said...

I'm glad to hear you got some answers and a diagnosis. Good luck with your challenge! 70+ ornies in a year is brave!

Meari said...

Glad you're going to be OK. Good luck with all those ornaments. I'm sure they will look FABULOUS on your tree.

Jennifer said...

I've stitched one from the issue, and I have a couple more bookmarked. I'll look and see which ones I've done and maybe we can coordinate stitching them together. I know for sure that 2 of them are the Lila's Studio one and the My Big Toe one. Oh, and I'm stitching the Sam Sarah pregnant one and the Just a little flakey one too.

And I'm guessing Lizzie Kate is on the top of the "phoning it in" list.

Lisa said...

So glad to know you are changing doctors. Prayers and good thoughts are coming your way...

Lynn D said...

Rachel, I just want to tell you that your attitude and outlook on life is admirable and inspiring.

One of my 2012 projects is to start making sure that people who I think are special know that I feel that way. This post prompted me to start with you.

I enjoy your blog, your posts on 123 and I'm happy that my time on earth has you in it.

Lynn in Alabama

Carol said...

That is really good to hear, Rachel--I'm so glad you finally got an accurate diagnosis and can move forward.

And what a neat challenge to yourself! As you probably know from my blog--ornaments are my favorite, so I'll be really looking forward to following your progress :)

Julie M said...

I'm happy to hear you know what is going on finally and that you will be fine. A big relief for you I ma sure.

Sounds like you have a plan for next year. Me? I'll just continue winging it!

Pumpkin said...

You must be so relieved to have some answers! Good luck with your new doctors and hopefully you'll get the proper care. I'm glad you'll be okay :o)

Good luck with your challenge. That's just it though...a challenge!

I do my thing and you do yours. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, then it is beautiful. If not, it can’t be helped--Frederick Perls