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Mary I would love to have your pattern. Your outfits are beautiful. I don't know how you send them so here is my e-mail
debbie.gemmell@yahoo.com Thank you again DeborahAnn
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Those are really nice and you did a great job. I too would love to have the patterns when you get time. Thank you!
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Thank you, Jean Marie for your concern of my pain. Yes, I am in pain constantly, though have some days/moments better than others. I had been working in a nursing home full time night shift giving care to 28 total care individuals, some of which are very heavy when giving care alone.
I ended up with two spinal stenosis (one at neck and one near lower lumbar) which only occurs if one is overly too strenuous over long periods of time, apparently. Though the stenosis's were not discovered until the accident that occurred on the last shift I worked back in 2008. I had slipped 5 disks while pulling out a bed to give care to my last resident of the night, when the wheels locked while in full motion of the push. (This was protocol for giving care to larger persons, though I do think this should be changed in the nursing system where the beds remain in a position to give care without having to move them would be ideal for both care giver and person receiving care, in my opinion) I had some back pain prior to the accident, but nothing as severe as that moment the 5 disks slipped. I have never been able to return to work since. These disks are pressing against my spine. However, I also discovered the pain in my left hip I also had was due to having worn out the hip entirely, and needed a total hip replacement.
It was recommended I have the hip surgery first, as would need leg strength to get over any back surgery and so was sent to a hip surgeon first before a back surgeon. However, I then ended up getting one of those toxic cobalt hip joints before they knew they were toxic to humans.. and as a result now also suffer the results of cobalt metal toxicity. Go figure.. So i went from bad to worse.. :O
When I finally got to see the back specialist/surgeon, he had consulted with 5 other specialists with my detailed info, which resulted in them all advising no surgery, as they felt I would end up worse than am now.. and was advised to try best I can to live with my current conditions as is. ..again 
If this so far sounds like was an ongoing nightmare.. you would be bang on! lol
The replacement surgery of the hip to one that is non toxic for some reason, is also showing about 85% of the people having that removal, not surviving. I think it may be because too much of the toxic metal is released during the procedure, or something like that involving serious infection that leads to death. So... lol.. I do have to laugh and keep my spirits up regardless. Crying only increases pain, where as laughing helps a lot to keep a positive frame of mind, and keep pain levels lower.. I believe life is meant to be enjoyed and do focus on that for everyone around me as well as my self. I have also found that while experiencing pain, if I focus on something else, it's like tricking the brain. So I practice meditation often, which also helps, as does crocheting. I learned this in the Pain Management Program by Dr. Ted at Bridgepoint Rehab here in Toronto.
Here is a meditation trick anyone can apply that works well when practiced regularly on an as needed basis. Close your eyes, focus your mind to where you feel the pain as to best pin pointing the area of origination as possible. See what it might look like for that feeling and then imagine the opposite. ie: If it's a hot burning, imagine pouring ice cold water into the area. If it's a knife, imagine pulling out the knife and soothing the area as if it were healed. If it's feeling like cloths pins pinching, imagine removing the clothes pins.. etc.. It may be only temporary relief, but it does help to reduce the pain significantly in a most natural way. 
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Thank you, Dancin Baehr, Deborah Ann, Mrs L and Pbjones80. I'm glad you like my work.
Wow! Dancing Baehr, Congrats!! 12th Grandchild.. That's wonderful
Deborah & Pbjones80.. okie dokie.. I'll work on the baby patterns as soon as this b-day afghan is done. ( I'm on a bit of a time crunch as that b-day is fast approaching) I have these baby patterns so far only as hand written in a spiral note book at moment. So I'll find them, and get them typed out asap, as promised. Aww.. I have to admit, it's such a wonderful feeling, and makes me smile from the heart to know you would like my patterns. Thank you, as well.
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Mary I am so sorry you are in such pain. I have Shy Drager syndrome and some days the pain is overwhelming . The good days are a blessing. I will pray for you to have as many good days as possible. And for you to enjoy peace on those days.
I too find that crochet and knitting help keep my mind busy and give me great pleasure. Thank you for being willing to share your patterns. DEBORAHANN
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Mary, Could I have your patterns? I have two granddaughters coming in a few months. One in October and one in November. I have 4 grandson's already but these will be the first granddaughters and I would like to make them some dresses. I love to crochet and I know handmade things will be appreciated much more then ones you buy at the store. I just think the dresses are so beautiful. You do wonderful work.
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Those are beautiful. I would love the pattern for cream one.
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Very, very nice! Wow.. I can tell a lot of love (and work) went into these items.
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