For all those who have been wondering about my mom...Granny has been in South Carolina with my sister for the past two months. There are only three more weeks before I go visit and bring her back to Virginia. (We're all excited about that here, but I'm not sure my sister is too thrilled!)
While she's been there, she's been out and about just a bit...traveling recently to Pickens to a barn quilt presentation by Suzi Parron. Here she is with Lisa, a blogging friend from Shady Grove Adventures, who also attended and wrote about her interest in barn quilts and their time together in this blog post.
Lisa was so very kind to pick up one of Suzi's books for me, Barn Quilts and the American Trail Movement. I can't wait to read it! You can also find out more about her book here.
And, of course, Granny has been making baskets while she's been away! It's a bit harder to coordinate sales and shipping when we are here and she is there...but somehow it will get done.
This week she's been busy working on ten baskets that are being shipped to a customer overseas. Here are a few of them that are awaiting dipping in walnut stain before being packed:
(Thanks to my sister, Betty, for emailing the photos.)
The main reason for this post is to ask all of you to pray for Granny. She has to be at the hospital early Friday morning for surgery to have a pacemaker put in around 10 a.m. We are all hoping and praying that this will improve her stamina and heart condition...something that would definitely help her quality of life.
Thank you so much for your prayers and always for your interest in her. I'll try and update this post after the surgery when I find out how she's doing.
Edited to add: Granny made it through surgery just fine! PTL! The doctors are regulating some extra high blood pressure and pain which is either at the incision site or her heart--not sure. For the next 12 hours she'll need to stay in bed, and they will release her on Saturday if all continues to go well. Thank you all for your prayers.
2nd Edit...Back into surgery! Granny had a very rough afternoon with much pain. It was finally decided that leads from the pacemaker were stimulating a nerve causing the diaphragm to spasm resulting in the pain. So...they called the surgery team back in around 5 this evening, and she will be going back into surgery to adjust those leads.
"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints." ~ Ephesians 6:18
~Deb
We will definitely be praying for your sweet mother. Please give her a hug for us.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 12:41 AM
Of course. I calculate that will be 1am Sat my time so shall do that before sleeping. It's lovely to see you again Granny and I'm glad you are coming to stay.
Posted by: Rose | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 04:00 AM
Adding Granny to my prayer list.
Posted by: Tammy C | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 07:41 AM
Feels good to visit you this morning. :)
I did a bit of scrolling and scan-reading to see what's been on your blog during my break. Found many good things! Lots of nice pix. Wishing you a belated happy anniversary. Tell Sarah I love her chalkboard, great idea. My mom is getting a pacemaker like device soon too, I believe, first she has to see the doctor again. Here's a wish and a prayer that both your mother and mine do exceedingly well with them. Have a happy day!
Posted by: Connie | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 09:28 AM
We will be praying for Granny tomorrow as she has her surgery. I have heard from those who have them that it really helps increase their energy level.
Posted by: Becka | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 09:41 AM
We will be keeping your mother in our prayers.
Posted by: Cindi | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Oh, Deb, I will be praying for Granny's surgery tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing this prayer request with us so we can all be in prayer with you and your family. Much love to you, Granny! P.S. I LOVE my large Jeremiah basket! It's full of magazines & sits in my living room on a bench my Dad made from wood recycled from his grandparents barn. :-)
Posted by: Dorothy | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 10:31 AM
I will be praying for Granny's surgery and for a speedy recovery for her as well. Will be thinking of her often! Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Sharon
Posted by: sharon Baksa | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Your mom is so awesome. I love that she has customers overseas! Wow! I will be thinking of her and sending positive energy her way. Please keep us posted.
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 01:20 PM
I am adding her to my prayers. Her baskets are so lovely.. maybe one day I will get one :o)
Posted by: Melissa N | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 02:15 PM
Praying for your mom Deb!
Posted by: Kathie | Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 03:39 PM
Good Morning Girottis...we are praying for Granny this morning and looking forward to see you on Sunday!! Have a blessed day!!
Posted by: Leigha for the Woods | Friday, September 07, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Thank you for the update. We'll certainly be keeping Granny in prayer. Can't wait to have her back at church!
Posted by: Anna | Friday, September 07, 2012 at 09:56 AM
I pray for a very quick recovery. Hubby is in post-surgery mode here but he is doing well.
Posted by: Brenda@Coffeeteabooksandme | Friday, September 07, 2012 at 05:02 PM
I've been praying...hope that the second procedure alleviated her pain.
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, September 08, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Oh my goodness Deb-- I had no idea-- I would have been sending up prayers for sweet Granny. I'm so glad she is doing well-- she is quite a lady!!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, October 06, 2012 at 02:49 PM