Hi! Just a quick post in case any of you don’t follow me on Instagram, and have wondered why I’ve disappeared!
I was rear-ended on the drive home from work 2 weeks ago, and I’ve been off with a concussion ever since. My glasses prescription has changed since the accident, so everything is double right now… I also have light sensitivity and need to avoid screens. Unfortunately I can’t sew either!
In the mean time, I’m living life like a cat – lots of lazying around in dark rooms with my electric blanket! Frank clearly approves, because he is hanging with me 24/7. My family and friends have been amazing, so I’m just giving my brain time to recover.
Sending you all lots of love,
Gillian
Crafting A Rainbow 
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Wow, Gillian. That’s so tough! Very glad to hear you are giving yourself time to heal properly. We’ll miss you but not forget you. You inspire us sew much. Best wishes.
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oh no – sorry to hear this. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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I read all your posts and thoroughly enjoy your content. I’m so sorry to read about the accident and wish you a speedy recovery x
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Oh dear! So sorry to hear this. Hope you recover soon! ((HUGS)) XXX
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Oh no Gillian, I hope you get over this soon, but hanging out with Frank looks good, too. All the best!
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So sorry to hear this. Man you get better soon x
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ouch! Rest and get well soon. Kitty cuddles always help.
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How awful! I saw the post on IG but hadn’t realized the extent of your injury. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself–we’ll all be here when you get back. ❤
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Hope you get well soon . Looking after my mum who crashed her car last week so she feels your pain
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Sorry to hear that! Get better soon 🙂
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Enforced rest is not easy but very necessary with a concussion. Rest well.
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I hope you recover quickly but take the time to get well, most of us won’t !! LOL such is the modern woman or man as the case may be. God bless from Iowa
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Ouchy! Time for some audiobooks?
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Sorry to hear this! Take the time you need to heal and be well. Praying you recover in good time.
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Take all the time you need to recover. Best wishes!
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How frightening for you! So glad you are well supported by everyone. Take all the time that you need Gillian! The sewing will wait. Sending you best wishes.
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You will be “sew” missed. Take care.
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So sorry to hear about your accident and new challenges. I hope your recovery starts soon and is smooth for you.Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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That sucks that it changed your glasses prescription! Here’s hoping that you have a speedy, restful recovery.
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Oh no Gillian! Feel better and hope you can get all the rest you need. Sometimes you need to do absolutely nothing for a while & let yourself recover xx
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Oh my goodness!!! It’s crazy how a seemingly “minor” accident can cause damage.
I hope you’re 100% soon! But rest up so that you can get back to 100%!! 🙂 Hugs!
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I am so sorry that this happened to you! November will be over in the blink of an eye and prayerfully you will have fully recovered. You are one of my favorite sewing bloggers and I’ll be waiting to see all the makes you dreamed up during this period of time.
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Gillian, my dear, I am with you in spirit (seriously). Giving you lots of positive vibes.xoxoxo
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Oh Boo – that is super annoying!! Rest well and recover x
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Take care, Gillian! Your blog is always a joy. Wishing you a speedy recovery (but also all the time you need to get better)!
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Wishing you all the best for a full recovery
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I can’t even imagine how awful that must have been and, from the sounds of it, still is.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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Dearest Gillian. In the past years I have had two close co-workers suffering from really bad concussions and the long-term consequenses too. They made the HUGE mistake of insisting on coming back to their jobs and daily pressure and that made it worse for them. I will not wish for your SPEEDY recovery but more for your possibility to ease SLOWLY back into the daily life. Please go see neurologist with concussions as specialy, as you need to act fairly soon for them to help you… Also, (guided) meditation seem to have helped them both! Especialky given that your normal sewing/meditative routine is on hold ♥️
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Oh no! I hope you heal from your concussion as soon as is safe. I will miss your posts and I will be thinking good thoughts and sending them your way! Be well and cuddle that cat…
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Oh no! I wish you a speedy recovery, take care of yourself.
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Get well soon Gillian. Enjoy some Frank time (he is really cute).
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I feel like it’s us who should be sending YOU lots of love. Get better soon.
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Gillian, sending you loads of love, hope you feel better soon!
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Take care. Here’s to a speedy recovery with lots of napping.
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Concussions are nothing to fool with! It takes a long time for the brain to heal. Be gentle with yourself, this is NOT the time to be a heroine! Sending relaxing vibes your way…ps try audio books when you get super bored!
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Bless your heart! Yes, a dark-ish room, and laying down are the best recovery tips. My daughter had a concussion and that was the only thing that really helped her!
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Aww wish I could do more then send warm thoughts your way, and of course some serious hippie woowoo healing vibes. You’ve brightened my day many times. Much good wishes to you
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Arohanui Gillian. X
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This sucks so much! I really hope you start feeling better soon. A co-worker’s son had a concussion last year and he said they found it got better in plateaus—not much improvement for a week or two, then a sudden jump. Hopefully you get some jumps soon. Crazy!
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Hoping you feel better soon! Naps, audiobooks, and cat snuggles are the way to go for now.
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Good luck with the recovery and get lots of rest!
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Good luck with your recovery x
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Oh, I hope you feel better soon!! Take it easy…
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So sorry to hear about this, Gillian. Sending you lots of healing vibes and love and wishing you a quick recovery. xo
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Sending well wishes for a swift and complete recovery.
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I’ve been concussed before. Not pleasant and for me it was mostly unpredictable weepiness, fatigue and headaches.
Wishing you well and hoping you recuperate soon.
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Oh goodness. Thank god for cats, friends and family. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Oh how frightening! I hope you enjoy your down time and that you recover as soon as you feel like it : ) Also it changed your prescription?! As a life-long glasses wearer – WHAT?! In any case, feel better soon and I recommend adding a hot water bottle to your routine!
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