If you have been into the Shoppe lately, you will have noticed there is something missing.......mainly me☹️ I have been in Rochester MN at Mayo Clinic since June 13. Gordon underwent his 4th heart surgery ( really 5 since he was opened twice for the first one) since June of 2017.
I cannot begin to pronounce or list everything the doctors fixed during this surgery but suffice it to say it was extremely high risk. However, to not do anything meant that he would be a "walking time bomb". The 16 hour surgery took place on Monday, the 17th, and was successful!!! He has been off of all sedatives since Wednesday but due to the complexity of the surgery we are still waiting for him to become fully alert. We are doing our best to keep everyone updated on his condition, so please have patience with us, as it is difficult to respond to everyone in a timely manner.
Bailey is taking care of everything at the Shoppe so I can remain out here with Gordon while he recovers. Hopefully we will be able to come closer to home for rehab as he begins to improve more. However, for now this is where I need to be.
As I packed for my stay out here, people thought I was crazy because I packed 9 knitting projects and 1 quilting project. I'll have you know I have already finished 4 knitting projects and am making huge progress on 3 more. Plus I had Bailey send out 2 more knitting projects with a friend who was heading to LaCrosse so one of my sons could deliver it to me! So we will have loads of new displays when I get back.
Bailey has informed me that many new yarns have been arriving and she has been doing some "summer cleaning" to make room for them. So be sure to check out all the specials she has going in my absence. And, please don't hesitate to bring any problems to her for help..... I have left the shoppe in excellent hands!!
Also, as a reminder, the shoppe will be closed from Sunday, June 30 through Sunday, July 7. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.
-Doreen
Many prayers to you and your husband.
Bailey is a dream in the store.
Thank you for such a wonderful knitting shop.
Good news ! I have been praying for all of you. Take care of Gordan snd you !! You are so right, Bailey will help all of us.
We are here for you !!
So glad to hear the surgery was a success. Hopefully this is a beginning of good days for you all. I will visit Bailey to make sure she stays in line. Maybe she needs another licorice pipe
It is so refreshing to hear good news about our Gordon. It sounds like you’ve been able to sit and knit fairly worry free. Good. I hope to see you soon, with a Happy smile on your face. Love to you both.
Doreen, this is such good news. Our prayers will continue for Gordon, you and the whole family. You are blessed to have someone like Bailey taking care of Kneedles and Pins for you. Our offer still goes to help her if there is anything she might need. Try to rest when you can….having had Larry go through two serious surgeries, I know you are in for some long days when you come home. Wishing you peace, Carol Steenstry