Quilt for Brian.

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BECOMING A BONE MARROW DONOR

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Brian is a Navy Sailor who has been diagnosed with Leukemia. He is going through Chemotherapy right now. The Doctor has informed the family that Lymphocytic Leukemia has a very high success rate with Chemo. Almost 90% PRAISE GOD Brian is at an Emory Georgia Hospital.

Sharon, Brian's mom is ONE tough cookie as well.

She is recuperating from a car accident.  I really hope she is not to overwhelmed with me mentioning this.

Sharon and her family need us Ladies. Brian is a very special guy, as are his family. 

 

I would like to make a warm blanket for his comfort and warmth, for the young man as he goes through Chemo Therapy. 

Here is the overall design

 

 

(20)

9" circles that can have any number of smaller circles, of any size  

sewn on top of that 1- 9" circle

SEE EXAMPLES BELOW. 

EACH BLOCK IS

1- 9" circle top stitched on a 10" square when finished.  These will all be stitched together to make

5 rows of 4 circles each. Overall dimension is 36" x 45"  

If we get more blocks we will add to its length.

The 9" CIRCLE above it decorated with various smaller size circles placed on top?

circle%20ideas%20for%20each%20block.pdf

Please use Cotton Flannel Material for at least the 10" square...

If you would like to use regular cotton for the circles perfect

If everyone can get me their blocks in say a few weeks that would be wonderful.

Mid April

 

If you can not sew and can cut them out and iron on with Stitch Witchery that would be fine too. 

I will then top stitch.

Be colorful and creative !

 

circle.pdf  Use the second largest circle on this template as the 9" circle-this template is used for another quilt pattern I will share later. 

quilts%20mar%2021%202011%205%20%281%29.pdf

 

To each block I will add a warming sentiment at the center of the 9" Circle

 

 

"Here is the information she has shared with me regarding Brian. 

 

"Thank you so much for caring.  I can't tell u how much it means to me . I think that would b very nice, since this is going to be a  long session.

We were told after this initial inpt he  has 7 mos of 4-5 days of in pt chemo 4 1/2 hrs from apt he then will have radiation for 2 mos., length & rx unknown rt know.

I had pt today,then thurs as well md vs good thing not tomorrow we're expecting any where from 4>9 ins of snow oh joy .

Do hope you're warm out there .

Finished chemo cycle last nite,now per husband Tom hes been nauseated ,tired since he basically doesn't have imunne system,told he'll have rough time next 7 days then will be starting to feel better .

I still have a hard time with this,I know GOD is with him,such a great young man.

Bri got his EMT while still in high school,thru Explorer scouts,also eagle scoutvolunteered til graduated,then got job as an emt ,was a vol firemen got several life saving awards emt of yr is a cerified rescue diver just an all around great son. I 've been lucky that I was able to contact several different denominations for prayers and that has kept me busy as well as fraternal orgs. that husband belongs to send cards.

Signing off for now try & be in touch again soon God Bless you.

 

Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on March 18, 2011 at 12:22am

oh mommas!!  i talked to Sharon (AuxLady) earlier and Emory Univ. Hospital has done a reevaluation on Brian and a revised diagnosis of Lymphocytic Leukemia and the doctors told Brian's dad that there is an 85% cure rate!!!  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Brian still has a long road ahead of him. He will definitely be in the hospital for 27 more days and will be on a 27 day rotation of chemo.

yes Sharon is still crying,  yes she is worried sick and yes she wants to be with her son more than anything in this world BUT Sharon knows the power of prayer!!!  Boy Howdy! i'd say!!!

the family members never leave Brian's side.  they are working with the hospital to find more suitable and affordable accommodations.

this is all the definite news i have for now....i have read your posts...and you bet it's going to be a horrific toll on the family in so many ways.

i encouraged Sharon to do two things now....start a blog (she doesn't know how but has a friend who can show her) and go to the bank and tell them what has happened and maybe they can tell her about setting up a fund for all the expenses the family is facing. i really don't know anything about either one of those two suggestions but i had to put something "out there" for her to do while she is home alone.

Sharon's page is open on N4Ms and i believe even if you aren't a "friend" you can still post well wishes and encouraging words to her.  i had one of my Navy mom friends try it and it worked.

i will check back with you as soon as i know more.

i also suggested that Sharon log onto N4Ms as soon as she felt like it and see the responses...i read one to her to let her know what she is missing....she was blown away!

UPDATE APRIL 11

hello friends, i talked with AuxLady again tonight and pretty soon she'll be hugging that boy of her's and huggin' and kissin' that sweet grandbaby!! 

the doctor has told her that she can travel albeit with lots of precautions!!! she has to stick around a little longer because there is a benefit for her son's behalf and he has asked her to attend.

dad is still right by his son's side never leaving him.

 

" Eagle Scout who became a certified Rescue Diver, EMT, a member of the FEMA Strike Team and a Lt. on the fire department. he LOVES being in the Navy!!!

please keep praying Mommas!!!!

 

Please go to Christian Chat group to keep up with Brian. I will post here as I find out but it is a great group of Ladies! God Bless

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FROM CONNIE!

"Friends, we've got an address for AuxLady's son Brian !!!  if anyone would like to send a get well card or note

Athens Township Police Department

attention: Brian VF

45 Herrick Avenue

Sayre PA 18840

FROM CONNIE... 

friends, tonight i spoke with Sharon (AuxLady) who's son Brian was stricken with leukemia and was sent to Emory Hospital in Atlanta.  Sharon is still having a hard time, she injured her shoulder in therapy and of course has those incredibly sad moments of not being able to be with her son. BUT i could hear hope and faith in her voice. 

Brian will be admitted to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Fl. tomorrow for a course of treatment. he responded very nicely to the treatment at Emory and with the transfer to Mayo he will be 40 mins. from the home that he shares with his wife and infant daughter.

Sharon expressed her deep gratitude for all the wonderful prayers and support she has received.

i am sure Sharon will post here as soon as she can.

please keep praying for Brian.  Sharon has sent me a photo of Brian in the hospital at Emory with baby Elaina sleeping on his stomach with her little arm wrapped around her daddy.  Sharon has given me permission to repost the picture so you can see the Sailor you have prayed for...as soon as i can figure out how to get the picture off my phone!!! my smart phone has out-smarted me!!!

 

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/christianchat?groupUrl=christianch...

 

 

 

KEEP UP WITH HIM HERE

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/christianchat

 

Count for Blocks

 

Sue - material that contributed to a few blocks :)

quiltblue-1 block

Birdie-1 block

Paymaster-1block

dwg (myself)-1 block

Lauren-1 block

Ally-1 block

 

 

Remember ladies, you do not have to be a sewer!  Buy a few pieces of  beautiful 1/4 yard piece's  fabric. cut your circles in various sizes.  I will do the rest. If you have questions just post. I will try to be more clear

Also as long as the square is flannel your smaller circles can be plain cotton.

I hope I am being clear with idea and instructions. It truly is so much easier in person to show how simple this is !

 

 

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I have a little more embroidery to do. But here is the Quilt for Brian.

Special Thank you to Jackie for Doing a wonderful quilting job :) Also to Peggy for her embroidered pieces !

Thank you Ladies for the very beautiful blocks and the fabric Sue. I hope you all like what I have done with it.

It is very warm and soft all of the black and white is flannel :) God Bless All I will keep you updated with what Brian thinks :)

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Pillowcase - Bag for Brian. Ultra plush back with the signatures of all at the PD and the EMT group he is so close to.

[quiltblue]

Wonderful!!! Glad you found your camera!!! Can't wait to see how he and Elaina like their quilts!

[Jackie D]

Looks Good!!!!!  Sending my best to Brian and hope the quilt gives him comfort!

[Sue-Pillowcase lady]

Oh my!  that quilt is beautiful!   I love the swirly pattern, makes me think of water.  And the back of it definitely looks like

water.

Ladies, my hats off to you, you did beautiful work!

[Sue-Pillowcase lady]

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Sue Plese let all involved put my thank you note on blog site. The quilts are beautiful, must be nice to be so handy. I plan on sending them out to Brian tomorrow after I show his EMS friends .Please let all your connections know I'll never forget their generousity.

 I hope when things are settled down with Brian I can in some way help with somone on this site & pay it forward. Brian is waiting to see if the 6 potential donors are a match will know in aprox 2 weeks ,in mean time continues his chemo regiment . Please continue to keep him & our family in your prayers . 
Sincerely, 
Sharon, Brian's mom
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Yes thank you ladies for your beautiful blocks. They made the quilt! 

Birdie, Lyn, Lauren,Paymaster, Peggy and Allie.

SPECIAL Thank you Peggy for all of your quilting on Elaina's quilt and all of the embroidered circle, they added alot to the quilt. ALSO TO Jackie for quilting Brians quilt. Thank you again very much!

I continue to Pray for Brian. God Bless him and his family

 

[Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)]

Beautiful quilt!!  Sorry I haven't been able to be involved lately.  I've had some major health issues which in turn equals major financial issues.  They just go together unfortunately.  I try to follow what's happening here, but usually don't leave a comment.  Hopefully treatment will get me moving without pain soon.  BUT I do think of you all often and the wonderful things going on here!  You all are wonderful & I hope I can be a more active member soon!!  :)

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I hear you lady! I have to really back down on my donations, we can not afford it either. Even my time, as I get my materials donated and the shipping cost is just too much.  I have a 800 dollar bill for one test !!! argghhh 

Well I hope you recover and without a large financial burden! God Bless.  Yes they are a great group of ladies here as are the Group of ladies and Mollys too !  Women are just so great at helping out when there is a need, arn't they? 

I plan to continue to make quilts and pillowcases but reconsider when and how much :) Its all about Balance .  

Sharon, the quilts are the most fun and pleasure, I perfer to just do quilts. The large numbers of Pillow cases and shipping is the large expence. Quilts are where it is at for me and time and donating. 

[AuxLady(Ship 13,Div 321)]

As Brian's mom I can tell you you'll be able to help with something in future .The Quilts are beatiful so much caring !!  I too know re health issues did PT  & now trying to loss weight since off work since Feb & used to working 6days per week pounds are adding up & being full bodied women to begin with isn't helping.Hope for the best  for you & yours . Re finances called time payment can't refuse youy if attempting to pay. Hang in there!! From one law enforcement family to another .

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In a quilt there is more care and thought. While I do put alot of care and thought in my pillowcases. They are just a little more disposable. BUT VERY VERY important for sure. I just want to concentrate personally on more items made for specific people I think-whether is be special pillowcases or quilts. I need to go back to work and my time will be limited :)