Sunday, October 17, 2010

AWOL

I generally don't post anything personal on my sewing blog.  Thank you for letting me be part of your sewing world.   Just want to say that I've been away due to a serious illness, and in the hospital for several days.  I had not been feeling well, had a nagging cough, tired and run-down, generally.  I continued to feel worse for a few days, and had difficulty breathing.  I went to my doctor, who sent me to the hospital.  I had some awful infection that consumed my lungs, but not pneumonia--something undetermined.  That it turn, sent my BP soaring,  and accelerated heart rate, and I have Pulmonary Fibrosis and a host of other things because of the illness.

I am weak and tired, but am recuperating.  I have lots of time to catch up with your posts and see what great things you're doing.  I'll be back at the machine one of these days.  Counting my blessings.

52 Talk to me:

Linda T said...

Oh my! Glad to hear that you are on the mend. Take good care of yourself! Will look forward to your new sewing creations when you feel up to it.

Karin said...

I am so sorry to hear that you have been unwell. I am glad to hear that you have had good treatment and are on the mend. Take your time recuperating and be kind to yourself! We'll wait for you! You are worth waiting for :)

Judy D in WA said...

Oh My Goodness! I had missed you and just checked your blog yesterday to see if you had posted anything new! I hope you are feeling better soon. Take care and let us know how you are when you can. Hugs.

Rhoto said...

Thank you for sharing, Gwen. Then you can have extra soft hugs!
Here's one now... ;)
Rhonda

Marie-Noëlle said...

I am so sorry for you. Do take care of you. You'll be in my prayers.

Shannon said...

Oh Gwen, that sounds like a very frightening experience. I sure hope you can heal up and be back to your old self again soon.

Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic) said...

I am glad to hear that you are on the mend and thank you for sharing this with us. I know that we tend to keep our blogs primarily about sewing but when one of us in our community is ill, I am grateful that they are willing to share so that we can be there for them. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Eugenia said...

Gwen, I am so sorry that you have been unwell. I am relieved to hear that you are now on the mend and I am sure that very soon you will be feeling much better. My very best wishes to you.

BCN - UNIQUE designer patterns said...

ohhh. Gwen, I'm sorry you had to pass this bad season. The good news: We're back.

All the best..:)

Lilian said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your condition but I hope you will be feeling well soon and be sewing in no time. Thinking of you and sending you my best wishes!

Lori said...

I am so sorry to hear about your illness. I hope you are feeling better soon, take care of yourself. Good thoughts and prayers for you.

Faye Lewis said...

So sorry that you have been under the weather. Hope that you hurry up and get better.

Sheila said...

Sending you a huge Get Well Soon (((Hug))).

Elaray said...

I'm glad your feeling better!

Anonymous said...

Sewing makes everything feel better! You are in my prayers. Glad you are back.

Bunny said...

Gwen, I am so sorry to hear all this. At least you got the treatment you needed and are on the mend. Having had a lung illness, these things can take a lot of recuperation. Just listen to what your body says and get lots and lots of rest. So glad you are OK. Take care, friend,
Bunny

Lisette M said...

So sorry you have been so unwell, but so glad that you are recuperating. It will be our duty to keep entertained while your recuperate.
All the best,
Lisette

Rose said...

Thanks for sharing and do take care of yourself. Get well and come back to charm us in your usual way.

Sigrid said...

So sorry to hear this, take your time to recuperate. Take good care of yourself.
Best wishes. Sigrid

KID, MD said...

I'm so sorry you were ill, but glad that you are on the mend. I hope you continue to get better.

Mary Nanna said...

Very best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear that bad news! Hope you're feeling back to better very soon. Take it easy, and put your feet up!

Anonymous said...

Oh Gwen, I am so sorry to hear this. You take extra special good care of yourself as you recover. We will all be waiting to hear you have recovered.

Linda T

Cecili said...

Dear Gwen, I'm so sorry you had to go through this and I hope you'll get better very soon!
Cecile xoxo

Isabelle said...

I'm so sorry you've been so ill!
You'll be in my thoughts. Hugs!

shams said...

Gwen, I am so glad you are on the mend!! I had wondered about you and had checked your blog a couple of times, but I assume you were busy - didn't even think about sick!!

Feel better!!

Joyce in NC said...

So sorry to hear about your illness. I will keep you in my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Nancy K said...

Being ill enough to be admitted to the hospital is certainly scary. I am sorry that you've been so ill and glad that you are on the mend. I look forward to seeing new posts from you. Let us know how you're doing from time to time.

Anonymous said...

i am so sorry to hear about your illness! i hope that you are taking care of yourself. get better soon! We miss you.

Kyle said...

I'm sending you healing energy! Get well soon!

Johanna Lu said...

Ooh Gwen! Though having sometning undetermined, hope you'll get some good treatment and get better soon

Summerset said...

Um, wow, you've been through quite a bit. Get some rest and get better soon!

Anonymous said...

Oh no. Feel better. You're in my thoughts.

Kathleen C. said...

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!!!

Omega said...

Sorry to hear that you have not been well but glad you are on the mend. You are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Anonymous said...

Feel better soon!

Sharon said...

Gwen, take care of yourself and sending you wishes for a speedy recovery.

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

Take your time and get better soon.

Toocutedobs said...

It is strange that when we get sick we still worry about the blog. You take good care of yourself and I hope you feel much better soon.

Melissa Fehr Trade said...

I hope you're feeling better soon! Take it easy.

Angela said...

Oh no!! Glad you're on the up! Hope you recover quickly!

SewBarbie said...

May God bless you and bring you back to health so we can continue to share all your wonderful projects. You are missed!

Anonymous said...

Gwen,
I hope you are well and strong soon. I've been reading your blog for a long time and am struck not only by your skill and creativity, but by your generousity and care in helping and sharing with so many you have never met. A whole world of thoughts are with you.
slh

Dr. Fun (AKA Sister) said...

Oh, sorry to hear you were so sick! Hope you get to feeling back to normal soon.

Echo said...

Hi Gwen - hope you are well on the mend.

Uta said...

Oh Gwen, so sorry to hear that. I hope you're feeling better soon, and get back to your fun, productive self! Sending good thoughts your way...

Marty's Little Corner said...

Hope that you begin to feel better soon. Chronic illness really can interfere with one's sewing. Know that I'm thinking of you & praying for good health to return soon. (((Hugs)))

snow said...

I'm so sorry that you have been so ill. I hope your recuperation will be quicker then you know. Just know we're all here if you need us.
Big Hug!!!!!

Debbie Cook said...

Gwen - I'm sorry, I'm behind in my blog reading and am just now seeing this. I hope you're on the mend and back at life and your machines soon! Take care of yourself!

Anonymous said...

Dear Gwen, sending a very soft hug your way and warm thoughts, too <3
Rhonda in Montreal (PR)

Susan said...

Thanks for sharing. Keeping you in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

Hi Gwen, Sorry to hear of all this. I have had GBS and its residuals and can scarcely do a seam a day, but, I persist! It seems sent to try us. Get as well as you can. Best wishes, Nancy

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