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Kathy M

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Kathy's New Hat!
« on: February 25, 2010, 03:44:21 pm »
Guess what I got?  I am so excited!!!  Purple is my favorite color and it came at a perfect time....just when I thought this incision was finally healing (4 surgeries last 13 months), and I'm about over my 8 week IV antibiotic run and ready to start chemo, it is now seeping AGAIN - more appts are set for tomorrow and next week - here we go again.    This hat just made my day :).  I'm attempting to put a picture below...and I intend to change my profile pic also.  Thanks to our extraordinary humanitarian and knitter, Steve, for a fabulous gift!  I think it's time to open a haberdashery - you got talent and a heart of gold!




Whoa!  Sorry the pic is huge - no idea how to make it smaller here!!!  You get the idea......

Love you all,

Kathy
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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2010, 03:52:16 pm »
woohoo!!!!! I got me a purple (lavendar) one!  I see "Nimblefingers" is at it again! (GREAT job Steve!)

Kathy, you look stunning!!!!!!!  Thanks for sharing this!

(if you want your pic smaller, let me know and I'll downsize it but I rather like it like this!)

Hang in there... feel better... know that I am cheering you on... and honestly, you look fantastic!

xo
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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2010, 03:54:36 pm »
Kathy ~

I'm so sorry to learn about the reemergence of your stubborn incision leak but I'm glad to see that Steve's hat was such a timely gift.  You look great...nice hat!  :)

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2010, 08:04:49 pm »
Oh my goodness Kathy,

You do look stunning in your new purple hat. You have a lovely smile and I am glad it's a big picture! Don't re-size it cause it's beautiful! Sending you blessings and prayers all wrapped up in a virtual package! So glad that Steve came through again! What a guy!!! What a catch for someone out there!!!! I'll bet he cooks too!
Take care Kathy, and get well!!!
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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2010, 10:18:28 pm »
It is a hat as lovely as Kathy herself.

May it be a talisman for our desire for her healing as well.

Sara
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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2010, 04:58:41 am »
You look beautiful, Kathy!
[But so sorry to hear about that stubborn leak...]

(The hat looks wonderful, Steve!)

Continuing healing prayers coming your way, Kathy.

Sincerely,
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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2010, 07:14:11 am »
Awesome pic Kathy
You look fantastic
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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2010, 07:36:15 am »
Kathy -

it warms my heart to see your beautiful smile after all that you've been going through. 

I'm sorry to hear about your incision, but if your picture is any indication of your spirit and attitude I'm confident you'll get through this.

Oh yeah, and I love the hat  ;D  Another wonderful job by Steve.

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2010, 07:42:23 am »
Kathy,

The hat is a perfect color and the picture is a perfect size!  You look fantastic - no one would ever guess the challenges you've faced in the past year.

Keep that beautiful smile!  And quit seeping!   >:(

So glad that Steve was able to warm another head...and another heart!

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2010, 03:10:39 pm »
Thanks Kathy....love the hat and now I have a picture to go with my prayers.  God Bless You!

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2010, 06:59:29 pm »
I love the beautiful hat that color looks very good on you. So sorry to hear about the infection I am sure they will be able to treat it like they did before your surgery.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2010, 07:30:43 pm »
Kathy,

You look great....still praying hard for you.

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2010, 08:43:21 pm »
Kathy ......

You are beautiful! ..... and the hat isn't too bad either ..... :-[

So sorry for this continuing infection saga ..... many thoughts and prayers are still going up!

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Re: Kathy's New Hat!
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2010, 09:17:18 pm »
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!  Your spirit shines, as does Steve's talent for making us feel so special with his hat tricks :D.
God be with you both!

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