I have missed Cuties so much this year. Personal events have made it very hard for me to write to you. I am going to give it a try.
January, I had lung cancer surgery. My son stayed with me for 5 weeks. The recovery and pain have been unbearable. The nerve pain is not as strong as it was but still there. I have been to so many doctors and finally the doctor ordered CT scan of abdomen which says nothing wrong with abdomen. I still think something is wrong, the side of surgery is still swollen and painful.
April 29 I had to put down my dog. Tore me up and still teary eyed over it. She was 11 and the best and sweetest puppy baby ever. 5 lb. Tea-cup poodle. And of course, May 1st was our anniversary so more tears.
Then came Michigan May 7. TORNADO! 6 pm the sirens blared, I had my bicycle helmet on, saw the darkness, heard the noise of a very loud train, headed for the closet. On the phone was my son, I am yelling to him “the house is shaking and lifting," I hear the glass breaking and lots of other noises. In less than 3 minutes the tornado blew out my shed, destroyed my carport and tore most of my roof off. Gazebo, table & chairs, grills, trees, anything in the way was blown away. Lots of damage to my car. Angry tornado! I am thankful to God I was able to walk out of that closet.
The only room not touched was the sewing room! I am amazed!
My family came to help for the week to help clean up and put my furniture and stuff in storage. I had to go to a hotel for 2 weeks. Then I decided to come back to stay at my house until they say I must leave. I have very little in the house, but I do have electricity. food, water, a twin bed, a couch and small tv. No emb/sewing machines, my niece has them.
I am thankful for so many volunteers, local and out of state.
So many lives have been affected. Lucky no one was killed. 6 injured and went to hospital.
I pray every day for those who have been affected by the tornadoes and other disasters.
Not sure where I will be living but I will keep you updated. Sister Sandy is doing OK. She was in the path of the tornado the facility had some damage and lots of huge trees down. She doesn’t say much but she still recognizes me, and she always says ‘My sister Suzie.” I love that.
Sending hugs and flowers to all, and God bless you, Suzanna
If there is anything that we -cuties- can do you you don't hesitate to ask.. We will find a way to reach to you. Take care
Hugs send. Linda
God bless you my dear
Sending a big hug.
My tax lady tells me that even though she lost her house in a tornado, it was a blessing from God because she found out there are so many well-meaning strangers in the world, who brought her furniture and pots and pans, and bought her clothing, gave her bits of money and smothered her with love in so many ways. She now lives in a trailer and has a much "simpler" life and is now also a breast cancer survivor, and blissfully happy! Can you believe it??
