To my faithful readers, please note that I have taken a blogging vacation this week.  I needed some Tammy Time and our plates have been full.  My apologies if you missed me – though I thank you for checking in on me nonetheless!

On a personal front, my disability appeal was approved without so much as a request from those in the know to have any other doctors or medical professionals evaluate me.  With my original filing for disability, they requested two different doctor’s evaluations.  I filed my last paperwork less than two weeks before they approved the disability appeal.  I would say even though the speed of some government agencies is slower than molasses, my husband and I were dumbfounded and speechless when I received such a quick reply and approval.  Not only was that decision made quickly, within two days of receiving the approval letter, my lovely Social Security advocate in the office nearest to our home called me on a Saturday to interview me over the phone about the monetary benefits.  WOW.  I think I need to buy that woman some chocolates!

I am still having trouble swallowing that lump in my throat that my MS has affected me to the point of needing disability – but I am eternally grateful that I was approved and our family will benefit because of it.

Once I find a camera cord that will work with my camera, I will have some fun quilt-related photos to share with you next week.  I’ve been more busy quilting than usual and I’m excited to share some of my quilt accomplishments with you!

For now, enjoy your weekend!  I hope to be back in a blogging state of mind next week!