Just wanted to post and let you know that I've not given up on blogging. Since returning from a cruise with my husband in November, I've had some genetic testing, a bone marrow biopsy, a few MRI's and major foot surgery. This foot surgery has left me unable to bear weight on my right foot and totally dependent on my family for my physical care. Currently I am sporting a bright red hard (traditional) cast. Hopefully I will get a walking cast at the end of this month and will be able to be more mobile and independent. I've ended up with some serious metal in my foot - a wedge, a plate, 4 screws and a bolt! Yep, I now have a personal weather detector. There is so much to share with you - photos from our ports of call in Cozumel, Grand Caymans and Jamaica as well as around the ship Navigator of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Line).
I've also been doing lots of knitting - some I can share with you eventually, once the designer releases the test knit for publication but also I've been asked to do some ghost knitting for a designer. These items I won't be able to share since a ghost knitter is to knitting what a ghost writer is to writing. I'm just finishing up a sweater for myself. It got put on hold while I worked on some of the other projects which had deadlines. Next up are another ghost project and a sample knit for a wonderful yarn line! 
Anyway, just know that I'm doing well with my recovery even if 2 months is a long time to go without putting weight on my dominate foot and I'm a little stir crazy. It's nearly done and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel which will offer me a bit more options and mobility. I might even be able to get upstairs to my craft room.
When I have total clearance from my orthopedic surgeon (probably sometime in March), I have plans to take my Christmas gift from my sweet husband - a GoPro Camera - to the beach and take you with me during a nice long walk along the Texas Gulf.
Until then - Jill
