Hey guys, still alive – though not doing much kicking, understandably. Having good days and bad days; hopefully more good than bad moving forward, once the new meds finally kick in.
And if not, Mom’s been crushing it with the vanilla milkshakes.
The worst part of this whole situation is the fact is that I can’t get anything done. I finally have a perfectly legitimate excuse to quilt to my heart’s content, and I can’t, dammit!
And speaking of that, If I haven’t gotten back with anyone, I apologize; I really do appreciate all the cards and plants and letters. Especially the cards and letters – y’all know how much I love ephemera! And feel free to drop me a note anytime. I read everything.
If you were wondering what my hypothetical BreyerFest selections are, they should be pretty obvious:
As far as Limited Editions go, it’s: Blue Zeus and the Best of BreyerFest Stablemates. Blue Zeus because he’s a Blue Roan Fireheart and the actual live horse I’m basing my Mesteno Custom on.
The Stablemates are a no-brainer: Stablemates were the first models I bought with my own money back in the Dark Ages. I am also pretty keen on the mold matches: they are uncannily on point this year, though one is also pretty darn obvious. (I can only imagine what kind of ruckus would have been kicked up if they didn’t pick the Fighting Stallion for Kick Up Your Heels.)
I think Flowers, the 2021 Raffle Model Bonheur on the Loping Quarter Horse, is probably my favorite here. Such a pretty shade of Chestnut!
Special Runs: I Will Survive (Quagga), and either Fight Song (Pinto Lipizzan) or The Edge of Glory (Ashquar). In spite of my declaration to the contrary, it looks like at least one of my selections this will be chosen purely on sentiment alone. And partly because it’s unavoidable at this point: sometime the only way out of a difficult situation is through.
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Glad to hear!
It is so good to hear from you!
Great to hear from you! Rest up and recover your strength! We're all thinking of you.
You got this Andrea!
Stablemates are the best, and no one can convince me otherwise. Andrea, I hope that each day brings improvement, however small, but boy is it hard to be patient. The days are getting longer, and a time to quilt, customize, and enjoy the garden is ahead.
I love the quagga! And I am freaking out over the fruit stripes/Lisa Frank zebra/Fjord pony. I'm not going to be able to go to in-person BF this year, but I will for sure get the traditional online ticket! (But missing out on the quagga, the real horses, and the fascinating socioeconomic craziness of the haggling hill by the SR/LE tents... that's going to make me super sad.)
I hope you keep getting better, the meds work some magic, and you're able to do some quilting.
Hope you are OK!
I seen an update from a friend of hers on Blab. It doesn't sound good. She's back in the hospital on palliative care.
Palliative care is basically pain management and while it can be a sign of serious illness, someone can receive it for years. My uncle was on palliative care for nearly 3 years while he was dealing with complications from diabetes. I hate to think Andrea is in pain and back in the hospital because of it but hopefully the doctors will get the pain under control and treat the underlying illness.
Sorry to hear Andrea is back in the hospital. Palliative care isn’t the same as hospice care. Receiving it doesn’t mean that the person is dying. I had palliative care when dealing with breast cancer nearly 20 years ago. As stated in the comment above palliative care is pain management as well as emotional support. The AMA says this about it:
Unlike hospice, palliative care is not limited to people who are nearing the end of their life or have a terminal diagnosis. Palliative care happens at any time during a person’s illness, is not tied to any expected outcome (whether a person is expected to live or pass away) and can happen alongside and in coordination with curative care or care that prolongs or lengthens life.
So I’m still hopeful that Andrea will recover & be back to posting on her blog, quilting & gardening.
Prayers for you dear Andrea.
Comfy thoughts and much appreciation for Andrea. Dream of mustangs.
I am the friend who is in contact with Andrea & her family. I spoke with Andrea yesterday & she gave me permission to update everyone on her condition. She is currently in the ICU receiving palliative care since she has been diagnosed with liver cancer. She spends a lot of time sleeping because of the pain meds. She’s basically immobile due to IV’s & oxygen tubes so she isn’t able to update her blog at this time. She is able to eat & told me she was hoping to watch some of the Super Bowl last night.
She also expressed concern about rumors starting to spread about her condition online & wanted me to tell everyone that if updates or news about her do not come from me (Lea Robinson) or Shaun Basch then it should be considered speculation or hearsay. Shaun & I are the only two people within the hobby that she talking with. Shaun is updating people on FB while I am on Blab. I’ll continue to update her hobby friends & followers as I receive permission to do so. Please keep Andrea in your prayers & send her good thoughts & well wishes.
Praying for Andrea's comfort!
Many strong, hopeful thoughts for comfort and recovery. <3
Lea, thank you so much for the update! Glad she's being taken care of, and hope she'll continue to recover. Can we still send cards to her? Is it the same hospital, same room number?
A hobbyist has been to the hospital to see Andrea, who was asleep. Andrea’s family was with her & they told the her that Andrea doesn’t really wake up anymore. The visitor stayed a few minutes talking with Andrea’s family & let them know how much Andrea means to all of us.
Agree. My heart is torn between wanting updates and being scared to read them. I’m having a hard time wrapping my mind around the speed of things. It’s all happening so fast. This is so sad.
Wow, I am so sorry to hear this! C’mon Andrea! I’m praying hard for your comfort and recovery! So many people pulling for you!
For Andrea: I found your blog years ago, and was immediately drawn into it by your welcoming yet spunky stole, your fascinating range of subjects, and those all those wonderful stories. It's like having a good friend whom I've never met. I can't imagine how difficult this time has been. Stay strong, you're in our hearts and prayers!
It is so hard to fathom and accept this sobering news. I don’t know whether to hope for a miracle or for peace for Andrea. I have never met her, but I have enjoyed her blog for a long while. I hope that she is resting comfortably, without pain, and that her family is OK. Andrea, I hope you will see this one day: your blog readers are holding you in our hearts.
Andrea is the only line I have now to the model horse hobby. I dropped out when I got real horses and now only grab the occasional model here and there. I have, however, always continued to read Andrea's blog because of her intelligence, knowledge, humor, and obvious love for the hobby. I am in turns heartbroken and holding out hope...but I am hoping the most. Much strength to you and your loved ones, Andrea. <33333
Just a note to wish Andrea all the best and to say that I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a full recovery. I found this blog as a horse person who enjoyed breyers but certainly was not a “hobbyist” about 10 years ago and was so intrigued I went back and read all the former posts. I’ve checked it nearly every day since!
Andrea's voice is unique in hobby-adjacent writings. I first found this blog when I lived in Japan, where Breyers are nearly impossible to find, and where the number of people who were aware of model horse showing was apparently under 50. Andrea's writing, with her unique perspective and approach, was a real lifeline for me then, and now. Sending the most vibrant healing thoughts her way.
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