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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Four months ago....

114 days ago I fell and broke my right wrist.  It was a very bad break, which warranted a pretty big surgery.

Two plates and 15 screws later, I was sent to this place two weeks after surgery.

And this has been my full time job for the last 14 weeks.

I start my therapy here...........

in the hot box :-)  My hand is warmed with the swirling of crushed corn stalks.

And this has been my view...............

and some of the toys I get to play with.

BUT good news is ahead......  Because I had such an amazing hand therapist (thank you Emily), and I've been doing my homework, this weekend I was doing THIS.............


Yes friends and neighbors, the Happy Cottage Quilter has been wielding the Olfa Rotary Cutter and making those all important cuts.  A baby quilt in the making!!!

Is it time to party yet???
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40 comments:

  1. PamMarch 26, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Well done, I know exactly how hard you worked to get to this stage.

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  2. DebbieMarch 26, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Absolutely...party on! I know how hard you have worked to get to return to sewing and how exciting it is to be able to hold that rotary cutter again. So celebrate for the rest of your life!

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  3. MeggieMarch 26, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Congratulations on your recovery! So glad you had such good care after the surgery. I know, it could not have been easy....

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  4. reganMarch 26, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Woohoo!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Your perseverance paid off! I couldn't have been easy, either. Well done! Yay!

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  5. Vicki WMarch 26, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Oh happy day!

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  6. TerryMarch 26, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Congratulations! Enjoy your sewing! :0)

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  7. andsewonMarch 26, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    So happy for you! I know how hard this has been for you. PT is hard work but so worth it if you hang in there!
    Hugs!
    Lola

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  8. Stitched With PrayerMarch 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Such super good news to start my day off with a smile on my face. YES, it's definitely time to party. How was your wrist feeling after your first day of cutting and sewing? Welcome back!!! Hugs...

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  9. gailssMarch 26, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Awesome news and yes, time to celebrate! Any time one can sew is time to party...
    Gail

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  10. Karen - Quilts...etc.March 26, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    that is good news to be able to start sewing again so glad the therapy is working and that you are cutting again

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  11. sew.darn.quiltMarch 26, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Congrats! That's fantastic!!
    May I ask where you located your pins from a few posts ago?

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  12. LorisMarch 26, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Yeah! such good news :-) It sounds like you have had some wonderful help. Strong work doing all those exercises!

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  13. Ranch WifeMarch 26, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Welcome back! :) I can only imagine how happy you are to be reunited with your cutter and the sewing machine! I imagine it's been a very long 4 months, but I am happy to hear that you have healed and are ready to roll! Looking forward to the fun projects you will be making!

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  14. CathyMarch 26, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Well done. I know you have been wanting to do this kind of home work for quite a while. Hugs

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  15. CrispyMarch 26, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    OMGosh Jocelyn I'm so happy all is going to well!! You must be in heaven being able to wield your quilting tools again. HOORAY!!

    Crispy

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  16. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMarch 26, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Yea! Does this mean that I can take down the note that says you are having surgery on Dec 6th (11:15am)? Yep, still have the note taped to the computer desk. Congrats!

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  17. DorisMarch 26, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Congratulations on your recovery. I hope your hand continues to heal well and you'll be able to quilt at full speed again very soon.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    best wishes for your continued recovery and whoop whoop for back to crafting!

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  19. QuiltSueMarch 26, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Definitely party time I'd say. Well done on getting to this stage, I hope the recovery continues just as brilliantly.

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  20. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonMarch 26, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    OH YES!!!! It is definitely time for some major fireworks :) I'm so happy for you. I remember the process, mine not as long as yours...but pretty boring indeed. Good for you for keeping up with it so now you can get back to the fun stuff of life.

    Hugs,
    Kelly

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  21. sunnyMarch 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    yIPPEE! You deserve fireworks, cake, and champagne? But most importantly, FABRIC!!!!

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  22. ktquiltsMarch 26, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    So glad to hear you are getting better!! Praying you will make a complete recovery!

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  23. SaraMarch 26, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Yeay! Take it easy:)

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  24. Kindred QuiltsMarch 26, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    We are all doing a happy dance with you and FOR you!!! So wonderful you can enjoy time with your sewing machine again!

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  25. CherylMarch 26, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Such great news. I am so happy, happy for you!!!

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  26. MicheleMarch 27, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    I so know what that is like and can totally sympathize. A bunch of years ago I broke my wrist, same story..needed surgery though you have me beat since I only have 1 plate and not 2, but the physical therapy was essential. I didn't start until 6 weeks after surgery per docs orders and my wrist was frozen straight. It took a long, long time to get it moving again. Thank goodness it all worked out because right after I finished my sessions, we flew to Vietnam to bring our baby boy home.

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  27. Sewing MomMarch 27, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    How wonderful! OT's are the best. Did you get to enjoy the parafin dip? That was always nice and toasty.

    So glad you're sewing again!!! Congrats.

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  28. LoriMarch 27, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Good girl. It really does pay to be diligent and obedient. So glad you are back again.

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  29. Amy, a redeemed sheepMarch 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Party on!!! *horn blowing*

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  30. DawnMarch 27, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Yay! So glad you are back at the sewing machine. You've earned it!!

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  31. Jean(ie)March 27, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Yippeeeeee! I'm jumping for joy for ya! Don't overdo it, but enjoy the heck outta being back in the proverbial saddle. Yippeeeee!

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  32. randi--i have to sayMarch 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Good for you! Happy sewing!

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  33. ShirleyMarch 28, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Great work. I know physio is the pits but it's so great to see progress!

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  34. AllieMarch 28, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Oh MY - that is wonderful to see, Jocelyn - this has been a long hard road for you, I know! I'm so happy to see you sewing, girl!!!

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  35. CarolMarch 29, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    FANTASTIC!!!!! What wonderful, wonderful news! Time to CELEBRATE!

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  36. KarenMarch 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Congratulations on your recovery! Keep up the good work!

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  37. MichelleMarch 30, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Glad to see you are back!!!

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  38. Ivory SpringMarch 30, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    I am doing a Snoopy Happy Dance to join in the party! Thanks for sharing the good news!

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  39. SewCalGalMarch 31, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Yippee. You are back in the saddle again.

    You worked really hard to get back to being able to quilt. I'm very proud of you and happy too!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  40. SmultronboApril 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Thats awesome to hear. I'm so happy for you. Keep the work up on that hand and you will sew a lot more soon. ;) GJ!

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