When last I posted here, I was gearing up for the Tour de Fleece and very excited about the prospects of challenging myself to spin, spin, spin a LOT of yarn.
Yeah, not so much.
You see, my daughter was diagnosed with a very large ovarian cyst (the size of a grapefruit) and she needed open surgery to remove it and determine whether it was benign or... well, you know. So we had the surgery, the biopsy (benign!! Hooray!!!), and the convalescence (made much more difficult by complications.)
So I set my spinning plans aside, and went through all the necessary motions to get her healthy again. She's doing well - back at work and feeling much better - though she will now be dealing with PCOS and the lifestyle changes necessary with that.
And here we are at the end of the summer, with precious little yarn spun and few plans/dreams realized.
BUT! Today is a new day. I'm ready to sink my teeth into some new projects. I have some spinning and some weaving to show you, and I've acquired some wonderful new tools since last we chatted. So here's a shot of my newest baby, the gift of a precious dear friend:
She's a Schacht-Reeves 24" double treadle saxony, in ash, with right flyer. Heaven, I tell you.
So sorry to hear about your daughter's surgery, though what a relief to hear it's benign! Congrats on the wheel- she's a beauty. A wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteGood news that it's benign. I know a few other women who live with the disease. Make sure she has her blood sugar checked too.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely wheel ... I want one too.
I'm so glad your daughter is doing okay now.
ReplyDeleteThe new wheel is quite the beauty! How does she spin?
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that your daughter is on the road to recovery. It must have been terrifying for you.
Your new wheel is lovely. You are very lucky to have such a nice friend.
My LYS owner has a Schacht-Reeves and it is beautiful. I love watching her spin on the wheel. It is mesmerizing.