Hi Kathy,
Can't help on the blocks - but it's just great to see you posting again! Sorry to hear of the progress, though, hope someone can help. It's also very good to hear you are still doing wonderful carvings, you are so good at it. they are really lovely! It must take so much out of you physically too, though the mental gain I know is enormous....anyway, welcome back!! (We missed you...)
all the best