Where Have I Been?

[@cindyinaz2357]

God bless you, Sandy🙏🏼 my prayers are with you ❤ please keep us updated even if you can’t do crafting videos love seeing your face

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I'll be making a few videos and will keep you in the loop. Thanks for your kind words, Cindy, I really appreciate them..

[@janetdontworry9492]

Ms Sandy take care of yourself girl we'll be here when your ready I'll keep you in my prayers sweet lady Thank you so very much for letting us know about your health I've been worried about you. All my love Janet Myers

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Janet, Thanks so much for the kind note. I truly appreciate how wonderful my viewers are, and how patient. I'll keep you updated through videos...Sandy

[@judybeaver8089]

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your health issues. If anybody deserves a break it is you my friend!(no pun intended) Getting older is not for sissy’s! I will keep you in my prayers and hope only the best outcome for you!❤️🇨🇦

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks so much, Judy. I really appreciate your understanding and friendship and hope you have a wonderful holiday season..

[@SashaReade]

Good lord Sandy! what a nightmare. So sorry to hear that, i cannot imagine the stress you must be going through. Sending prayers and crafty hugs

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks for the nice note, Sasha.. I've had so many surgeries since 1982, this one is one of the biggest and hoping April gets here quickly.

[@reetakendall5464]

Sandy I’m so glad you finally found a surgeon that you can trust with your issues, it’s great that you are your own advocate! It’s very important to follow through until you are totally informed. I have a daughter that is a quadriplegic with Cerebral palsy and mentally only 5 years old. I have actually been fired from doctors for asking questions about their treatments for her. lol. Gotta do what you gotta do until you are satisfied. Hope and prayers for your surgery and recovery!

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Your daughter is so lucky to have you as her advocate, especially when she can't be one for herself. I was 27 when I had my first knee replaced and the nurses and physical therapists were not kind to me, but I said nothing. My mother and sister finally intervened and told some of them that they were no longer allowed in my room. I still remember one nurse telling me I had no idea what pain was after they pulled out a drain before giving me any pain medications that were long overdue. Some people should not be in health care. Over the years, Rich and I have learned what to expect from surgeons and we no longer allow anyone to bully me. I truly admire all you do for your daughter and hope you have a great holiday season...Sandy

[@WanderingDreamer555]

Bless your heart! You sure have been through it lately. Sending you good vibes for sure!

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

It's been a long haul and by the time we're through this, it will be two years of this broken leg...kind of frustrating but nothing like this surprises me any more....Thanks for the kind note.

[@arashy]

Wow! To say that’s a lot is putting it mildly. We’ll be here when you’re ready, so focus on taking care of yourself. Sending hugs 💞💞💞

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks so much for the really nice note. I have the kindest subscribers, truly I appreciate you so much! Sandy

[@katzbaugh9806]

Hello from Arizona, Sandy! God Bless you, my dear friend! You’ve had a very difficult time of it with your femur. So grateful you’ve found someone you trust to take care of your potato chip issue. My heart is with you and I pray for you daily. I’ve been non existent too. As you know, my Mom died and I recently lost my Dad too. We have also moved. I will continue to keep you in thoughts and prayer! I pray you have no issues with your surgery and have an easy time recovering. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving if we are not able to be in contact.❤🦃☮️🙏

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Oh Katz, I'm so sorry to hear you lost both parents. I hope your kids and husband are doing well and that you are taking good care of yourself. Did you move a long distance? I think about you often and hope you're doing good.

[@katzbaugh9806]

@ Hey Sandy! So glad to hear from you! We are all doing okay. It’s been hard losing my Dad, but I was able to talk to him with a phone held to his ear. After speaking with me he passed 4 minutes later. I was very fortunate to have spoken in detail with him four days prior on my birthday! He was in rare form, so delighted to chat. We laughed and expressed our love and appreciation for each other. It was very special. As much as I loved my amazing Mom, I was always a Daddy’s girl. I’m very different from my sister’s in that I loved to hunt and fish with him. When I was little, possibly older, and maybe still…. boys had more fun than girls. LOL 🤣 Dad and I always went on the scary rides together when we went to carnivals and the fair. I miss him so much but he was 88 1/2, lived a good life and is now with my Mom. They knew each other since they were 13 and 14. Married a month short of 67 years. I hope Rich and fur babies are all doing well too. I miss our communications together, my friend! ❤️😺☮️🙏

[@CarrieKirbyCreates]

As always Sandy my thoughts prayers and love are with you. Wishing you better health and happiness for 2025 my friend ❤❤❤

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I'll email you about the collab video...thanks for your kind words..2025 will get better, it's just a matter of waiting it out and not having anything go wrong until surgery..

[@CarrieKirbyCreates]

@craftingforalmosteveryone Here's to 2025 being a better year for us all xxx

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

@@CarrieKirbyCreates I agree, we both deserve it.

[@MargaretMcGee1]

Love you Sandy. Praying for positive outcome in April. Hoping 2025 is a year of smiles for you and Rich. So glad you had the former surgeons number and that he connected you to the right doctor. Miss you.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Miss you too. My local surgeon has done so much more than what I mentioned in the video. When someone found the surgeons in Pittsburgh, he wanted updated, so his office called me about it and I gave them the name. I didn't know he was in Guatemala doing free joint replacements for people, but while he was there, he asked the other surgeons if they knew about the surgeon I was seeing in Pittsburgh and he called back to make sure I knew he heard good things about him.. The two Pittsburgh surgeons I saw did not make me feel they were confident of a good outcome and that made us nervous. The surgeon I chose was so confident..he even told me what he would do if anything went wrong, and he had a lot of options.. People in Pittsburgh basically said if the surgery didn't go well, I'd lose my leg. The one I chose said he does a couple of these a month for 30 years and could count the number of people who lost their legs on his fingers and that was because of raging infections. I'm hoping after this surgery is behind us, we can go back to normal life.

[@JB-xx9ml]

Thanks for the update, have been missing your videos. I'm so sorry to hear about your leg and health issues, but happy to know that you will be taken care of by one of the best. Take all the time you need to heal and recover, we'll be here whenever you're ready. Until then, wishing you a happy holiday season and a happier healthier new year! Sending lots of healing thoughts, prayers and hugs. Take care of you and try not to over do ... ❤❤❤

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I really appreciate your kind words and support, it's nice to know you're thinking of me. I hope you have a happy holiday season as well. Sandy

[@SL-wk6dp]

Hi Sandy, prayers for you and happy holidays - I had surgery for my right shoulder last year- and it was painful - ouch - but glad I had it done.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I'll bet you were so happy when it was over and the pain was bearable. So glad you're healed and the pain is behind you. Happy Holidays to you. Sandy

[@cindypurvis2485]

Sandy, you are one courageous woman! I will add you to my prayers. I am recovering from 4th foot surgery and some of what you said was so familiar. I’m glad you got a good specialist and so sorry it will be so long of a wait. Take care of yourself and we can wait to watch your videos whenever you get back to your Craft Room. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I sure am hoping to make it back to my craft room at some point, because I have projects I want to get started on. I truly appreciate your kind words. I'm so sorry to hear about your foot and hope the fourth surgery will be the last. Sandy

[@YvonneG]

I will be praying for you. So sorry to hear you are going though this.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks so much, Yvonne. I'm hoping the surgery goes well and the the incision heals fast unlike last summers...

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Hello Sandy, as much as I love you and your videos, the only thing that matters is that you put yourself FIRST. See if you can get some of your craft items put in a place where you can still do some small projects if you will be that bored. Sending you love, hugs and plenty of prayer your way.💙💙💙💙

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I've been doing a diamond painting and trying to do some other things while sitting. Rich makes sure I don't do anything crazy too... I'm used to doing nothing now, and am pretty good at it. Hope you have a great holiday season...

[@babs3971]

Hi Sandy, i am hapy to see you. thanks for sharing, am sure it might be a horrible time for you & rich. All I can say that I will keep you in my prayers. I will see you back with your regular, funny & inspiring crafty vedios. Best quality about you that I admire is even in such tough times you are funny & i could'nt stop laughting very time you said crushed popato chips. LOL. Stay strong & Happy Thanksgiving in advance.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

I'll admit I've struggled to stay positive but the terms these surgeons use, like the paper clip story (heard that from all 4 surgeons) the ice cream cone analogy and especially the crushed potato chips....those have to make you snicker. I really appreciate your support and hope you have a great holiday season! Sandy

[@micskraftykorner9234]

So sorry to hear that. Wishing you the best with your surgery. Take care.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks so much for your sweet note. I'll make sure to keep everyone updated.

[@krystleburgess1052]

Bless your heart. I am praying for you. I have been told my hip needs to be replaced. Any advice? I am worried. Love, k

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Krystle, Thanks for your kind words. I have all kinds of advice as I've had so many joints replaced and some that are older that were re-replaced. Please email me any questions at [e-mail] and I'll be happy to help. The one big tip I got from an anesthesiologist after my first replacement is this. When you wake up from surgery in recovery, if you hurt even a little bit, ask for more medication as this is the last chance to get good pain killing meds. If you get in your room and didn't ask for pain meds in recovery, the pain will get ahead of you and you don't want that to happen as it's so much harder to control pain once it's bad. I hope that made sense, and if it didn't, I'm happy to clarify for you. Sandy

[@francesinglis6078]

Now I know what you mean about ice cream cone thanks for explaining..

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

So glad I finally explained it well...I'm not sure I truly understand it, but what I shared is what I think the doctor explained, haha, but you know I get overwhelmed and only take in about 1/10th of what they say.

[@paulineking9746]

Oh Sandy I am so sorry to hear that you are going through all of this and I surely will be praying for you! Please take care and when you are able to make videos again I will be here waiting. You are such a wonderful person. Take care ❤

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks for your kind note, Pauline. I truly hate it when I don't put up videos, as I hate it when I think my viewers believe I've given up. I know you know I won't, but so many might, and that would make me sad.

[@rpow515]

Take care

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving. Sandy

[@margueritepeaden3445]

I’m so sorry this has been dragging out so long and that things are so scary. At least one of my prayers was answered because I’d been praying for you to find a really good doctor that could do the surgery and save your leg. Now I’ll have to add him getting to do the surgery earlier and that God guides his hands, the last part I’ve been praying for all along. Definitely miss seeing your videos, but you and your health are much more important than a video. If you aren’t up to crafting, just do a video like this where we get to see you and you let us know how you are from time to time if you feel up to it. I’ll be here when you get back as I’m sure the rest of your subscribers will be. You just take care of you.

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks for the lovely note, Marguerite...I'll definitely keep you in the loop. I have a couple of Christmas card videos I want to do and hopefully will be doing one with my cousin...

[@callycatus]

Ms Sandy I don't know your chanel but I craft and your video came up .. what can I say except you have my admiration with all you have and are going through and still coming on here also it makes one feel rather pathetic complaining about minor issues compared to yours and I pray all goes well for you 🙏

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks so much Cally. I hope you aren't hard on yourself for any complaining you might do, as everyone has their struggles and mine might be different than yours, but yours are still important. I hope now that you've found my channel, that you'll check out a couple of my videos as I have hundreds of them. I'm not monetized, I do these videos to encourage anyone with physical limitations to continue to do something crafty, as it's a great way to keep your mind occupied and your fingers and body active. It meant a lot to me that you wrote this note to me, given you've never seen any of my videos. Sandy

[@eijasalovuori267]

Take care and Happy Thanksgiving

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Thanks, you too!