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Please watch this message from Nancy Zieman, host of Sewing With Nancy.
On her personal blog, Nancy writes,
“Please know that I am rendered cancer free at this time. I’m feeling remarkably well and have been showered with love and friendship. The purpose of this video is not to alarm you, only to explain why you might see changes in the upcoming Sewing With Nancy season and my travel schedule. Most of all, it is meant to reassure you, that I’m doing well and being very well cared for.”
Join all of us at Wisconsin Public Television in sending Nancy all of our best wishes and support!
I would love to get your thoughts, suggestions, and questions in the comments below. Thanks for sharing!
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Carol Crocker
In 1995, as my 6 year old daughter and I watched the news footage of the Oklahoma City bombing (yes, I know I shouldn’t have had my 6 year old watching that), she turned to me and said, “I don’t understand why everyone is crying, they just went to be with Jesus.” Fast forward to 2000 when she, my now 11 year old, is diagnosed with a Rhabdomyo Sarcoma. After going through a year of surgery and treatments, she is now my beautiful 26 year old cancer free daughter. So, after going through all of that I have come to the conclusion that being able to see Jesus is a good thing. Maybe by then (you know, a good long life time from now) we can all just hold hands and go and see Jesus together! But until then, we can only go see Jesus one person at a time. But the whole point of this was to say that I am looking forward to watching Sewing With Nancy with Nancy Zieman for another 20 or so years! I am praying for you and your doctors as you walk through this next chapter of your life.
Barb Gordy
Nancy, I just want to wish you all the best and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord give you strength, peace and comfort.
Carol N.
Nancy, you are such an inspiration for everyone who loves to quilt, sew, etc. I wish you a speedy recovery and more good health in your future. Your positive attitude is what makes you so special and caring. Keep getting better.
Barbara Basel
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I thank God for you for your sewing inspiration, initially. Then as the years have flown by and after reading your book, you have inspired me with your example and your faith. Ten years ago, I developed severe debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and went from a very active life as a grandmother and nurse practitioner to not being able to roll over in bed by myself in the span of just a few weeks. I have learned that even though I am greatly limited in my activity, I am now able to spend time with my family, to teach my grandchildren to sew and to have those special tea parties. I am still able to do things for others and am hopefully a blessing to others. I know from my experience that God will multiply your inspiration to those who would not be able to be reached before. God’s Love, Blessings and Healing be with you.
Sincerely, Barbara Basel
Kathey in Illinois
How typically thoughtful of you to let your many fans & friends know what you are going through and how you are doing. I am so pleased to read your own words, rather than hear an incomplete news blip. Your optimism, enthusiasm, hard work and faith will carry you through this difficult time. Although I am on a temporary hiatus from sewing right now for health reasons, I try to catch “Sewing with Nancy” every Saturday morning, even enjoying programs I have watched before. I am sure you have selected wonderful experts to fill in for you while you are away, and I will continue to watch until you return. My thoughts and prayers go with you and all those caring people who are supporting you while you heal.
“Some people strengthen others just by being the kind of people they are.” You are definitely one of those lovely folks. Take care.
Elizabeth H
So happy that you are cancer free and good luck with your rehab. I have watched you for years and have learned so much. You are one classy lady.
T
Dear Nancy,
Wishing you all the best in your new journey! Know how many people love you! Know how many generations have been inspire d by your work! You have touched so many and a whole lot of healing energy is coming your way. Let it lift you in every step.
Be well,
T
Jane McKay
Hello, Nancy; You have been an inspiration to many, and especially to me since February 10th when the cancer in my parotid gland surrounding the facial nerves had to be removed. I have the same kind of facial paralysis that you have and because of the Grace of God, and the loving friends and family, plus the excellent care I’ve been given, I’m also looking forward to more teaching quilting/sewing, church work and family get togethers. I’m 77 and still going strong otherwise. I will speak at a ladies church luncheon tomorrow, telling my story which I hope will inspire others to take what they are given and use it as a platform to help one another. Thanks for your courage and talents which you use to bless many others.
Cheryl Ayers
Prayers for a courage talented lady.
mary russell
hi nancy,
my prayers are for your return to perfect health. prayers for you and your family’s love, courage and strength. you have encouraged everyone who sews to learn and improve their sewing skills.
love , mary