Cardio Physical Therapy -- yesterday I "graduated" from 3 months of disciplined Cardio P.T. to strengthen my heart after the heart "event" last August. The RN nurses were skilled and wonderful - I was waited on, fussed over, measured and monitored several times each session. and everything was explained clearly what was happening. I had been doing physical exercises for years but had concentrated on strength and flexibility of big muscles but didn't know about cardio strength exercises. I'm finished with the P.T., in better shape than where I started and all lab results are on the positive side, all parts within "normal" range. Funny thing, they were all in "normal" range before the heart attack, now they are just better. Nothing of interest or alarm was shown, either before or after the attack - Have no idea what that proves or disproves, only that I am in decent shape. The stent is doing its job. I lost 20 lbs on this Heart Diet for all the right reasons, and will try to continue because it feels wonderful to be in looser clothing. I guess it means a heart event can happen to anyone. Please, pay attention to odd happenings with your own body.
I am a quilter - a retired widow living in the Nebraska Panhandle. I am surrounded by beautiful semi-arid ranch country, and treeless hills and fields under incredibly wide blue skies, located far from the upheaval found often in large towns or cities. I am blessed to have delicious time to quilt and to appreciate my peaceful moments in an unpeaceful world.
Friday, December 17, 2021
Patchwork Christmas Trees, REAL crumbs, everywhere!, Cardio P.T.
Cardio Physical Therapy -- yesterday I "graduated" from 3 months of disciplined Cardio P.T. to strengthen my heart after the heart "event" last August. The RN nurses were skilled and wonderful - I was waited on, fussed over, measured and monitored several times each session. and everything was explained clearly what was happening. I had been doing physical exercises for years but had concentrated on strength and flexibility of big muscles but didn't know about cardio strength exercises. I'm finished with the P.T., in better shape than where I started and all lab results are on the positive side, all parts within "normal" range. Funny thing, they were all in "normal" range before the heart attack, now they are just better. Nothing of interest or alarm was shown, either before or after the attack - Have no idea what that proves or disproves, only that I am in decent shape. The stent is doing its job. I lost 20 lbs on this Heart Diet for all the right reasons, and will try to continue because it feels wonderful to be in looser clothing. I guess it means a heart event can happen to anyone. Please, pay attention to odd happenings with your own body.
Sunday, December 05, 2021
Crumb Blocks - Can't make just one!
Marsha gave me a shoebox full of scraps about year ago. I put them together, aiming for 6 1/2 in. chunks. It was difficult to actually stop sewing little bits together! Lots of fun - I wish I'd not used the cornerstone in the sashing, but live and learn - those busy blocks like "plain" sashing better. This is about 44" x 58" It finished up so quickly, I already gave it back to Marsha. Go ahead, give this crumb block thing a try! I sorted the scraps into mostly red, white and blues.
Today, I'm making Christmas Trees, ala Jordon Fabrics, on YouTube. To make use of a nice clean, tidy area, I put up a big table in my family room -- now I can mess up that space quite well! Hope I get some Holiday items finished soon.