A couple of stitcheries are not completed and none are pressed as I can't get to my iron.
So very grateful for handwork to help pass the time and make me feel like I am accomplishing something.
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Saturday, June 1, 2019
Life-Saver
Although I have not been able to get to my sewing room for the past few months, I have been able to do some stitching thanks to a dear friend who traced some patterns off for me and a couple of projects I already had in the works. They have been life-savers in helping pass the time. One can only read and watch so much TV especially when you aren't a big TV person.
A couple of stitcheries are not completed and none are pressed as I can't get to my iron.
A couple of stitcheries are not completed and none are pressed as I can't get to my iron.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Guess Who's Outside!
How awesome to be able to go outside after being housebound for so many weeks. Today my Physical Therapist worked with me on getting safely out the front door and down the steps to my driveway. We walked to the mailbox and then to my neighbor's house. How wonderful to be outside! Freedom to be out and about!
Of course, I have to remember not to go too far, because I have to return and it is a little more challenging because there is a slight incline. But, now I won't have to rely on the neighbor boys to get my mail unless it is raining or I'm too tired!
I will try to take another short walk by myself this afternoon.
Each day brings a little more progress and independence. I think back to when I first had my accident and how far I have come and am so grateful for the blessing of healing and knowing that I can get through hard times.
Of course, I have to remember not to go too far, because I have to return and it is a little more challenging because there is a slight incline. But, now I won't have to rely on the neighbor boys to get my mail unless it is raining or I'm too tired!
I will try to take another short walk by myself this afternoon.
Each day brings a little more progress and independence. I think back to when I first had my accident and how far I have come and am so grateful for the blessing of healing and knowing that I can get through hard times.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
It's Been Awhile...to say the least!
It's been over a year since I last posted. I kind of fell off the bandwagon and decided to take a break.
Seemed like many of the bloggers I followed were no longer blogging and it didn't seem like I had much to share.
My life took a turn with the passing of my husband in the fall of 2017. While hiking the end of July, he took a fall and ended up with a traumatic brain injury. He spent the next three months in a rehab
center and then in a memory care center. Mentally and physically, he never really improved. So, in many ways, it was a blessing that he passed. He would not have been happy living as he was. But, we know he is in a better place now.
In 2018, I decided it was time to do some updating in my home. So for four months, things were pretty much torn up. I redid the master bedroom, living room and another bedroom which I turned into a office. Replaced hall and office carpet with wood floors. Added bookcases to the sides of the fireplace in the living room and painted the brick fireplace. What a difference it made and how I LOVE all I did. Had hoped to do one more bedroom this year and start on the kitchen, but all of
that came to a halt in March.
I broke my ankle, tibia and fibula, and spent three weeks in a rehab center after surgery and a short stay in the hospital. I have been on a non-weight bearing status for 9 weeks. Thank heavens for wheel chairs. This past Thursday I was able to start walking with a walker and oh, the freedom!
I will do this for a couple of more weeks and then meet with the surgeon and see what the next steps will be. I have had a boot for a couple of weeks now. Nice to get rid of the cast. With all of this and the workout at the rehab center, I recently had a flareup of my arm and now have a occupational therapist coming to work on the lymphedema. Am really looking forward to getting back to "normal". Whatever that is.
But, through all this I truly feel blessed to have had amazing doctors, therapists, neighbors and friends. My family has taken on so much and been there every step of the way. I am so grateful for their sacrifices and time to help me through this challenge.
I'm looking forward to getting back to projects that have been put on hold and getting outside once again.
Seemed like many of the bloggers I followed were no longer blogging and it didn't seem like I had much to share.
My life took a turn with the passing of my husband in the fall of 2017. While hiking the end of July, he took a fall and ended up with a traumatic brain injury. He spent the next three months in a rehab
center and then in a memory care center. Mentally and physically, he never really improved. So, in many ways, it was a blessing that he passed. He would not have been happy living as he was. But, we know he is in a better place now.
In 2018, I decided it was time to do some updating in my home. So for four months, things were pretty much torn up. I redid the master bedroom, living room and another bedroom which I turned into a office. Replaced hall and office carpet with wood floors. Added bookcases to the sides of the fireplace in the living room and painted the brick fireplace. What a difference it made and how I LOVE all I did. Had hoped to do one more bedroom this year and start on the kitchen, but all of
that came to a halt in March.
I broke my ankle, tibia and fibula, and spent three weeks in a rehab center after surgery and a short stay in the hospital. I have been on a non-weight bearing status for 9 weeks. Thank heavens for wheel chairs. This past Thursday I was able to start walking with a walker and oh, the freedom!
I will do this for a couple of more weeks and then meet with the surgeon and see what the next steps will be. I have had a boot for a couple of weeks now. Nice to get rid of the cast. With all of this and the workout at the rehab center, I recently had a flareup of my arm and now have a occupational therapist coming to work on the lymphedema. Am really looking forward to getting back to "normal". Whatever that is.
But, through all this I truly feel blessed to have had amazing doctors, therapists, neighbors and friends. My family has taken on so much and been there every step of the way. I am so grateful for their sacrifices and time to help me through this challenge.
I'm looking forward to getting back to projects that have been put on hold and getting outside once again.
Friday, March 3, 2017
A Finish...and Happy Flowers
Was able to finish the little table topper for my daughter
and gave it to her when we went to lunch today. I think
she was very happy with it, especially as it was in the
colors she loves. It was a fun project and now I'm
thinking I may make me one in blues and yellows. I
like the small size, about 10-11 inches finished. Forgot
the exact measurement.
Outside my window Spring is showing its face as my
little crocus' are blooming. When I see them, it gives
me hope that winter is coming to an end. This has
been a long, cold winter with more snow than we've
had in several years. We need the water, but I am
not sorry to see winter coming to an end. Even though
we may have a few more snow storms, I know that
the snow will not stick for long.
Now I just need to convince myself to begin cleaning
out the dead leaves from winter before the rest of
the spring flowers start blooming. Looks like I have
buds coming on my daffodils. Just looking at these
sweet little flowers brings me joy and much
happiness.
and gave it to her when we went to lunch today. I think
she was very happy with it, especially as it was in the
colors she loves. It was a fun project and now I'm
thinking I may make me one in blues and yellows. I
like the small size, about 10-11 inches finished. Forgot
the exact measurement.
Outside my window Spring is showing its face as my
little crocus' are blooming. When I see them, it gives
me hope that winter is coming to an end. This has
been a long, cold winter with more snow than we've
had in several years. We need the water, but I am
not sorry to see winter coming to an end. Even though
we may have a few more snow storms, I know that
the snow will not stick for long.
Now I just need to convince myself to begin cleaning
out the dead leaves from winter before the rest of
the spring flowers start blooming. Looks like I have
buds coming on my daffodils. Just looking at these
sweet little flowers brings me joy and much
happiness.
Friday, February 24, 2017
New Project
Found this sweet little Grandmother's Flower Garden
project at my favorite quilt shop and thought it would
make a nice gift for my daughter's birthday. But, I
don't think it will get done by Monday. Too many
interruptions. Still have to applique it to the back-
ground and then do the embroidery around it, back it
and bind it. Can't decide whether to give it to her
late or wait until Mother's Day as I do have a few
other little items for her.
Guess I'll just see how far I get. Think the hardest
part is done---making all the little half-inch hexies
and sewing them together.
project at my favorite quilt shop and thought it would
make a nice gift for my daughter's birthday. But, I
don't think it will get done by Monday. Too many
interruptions. Still have to applique it to the back-
ground and then do the embroidery around it, back it
and bind it. Can't decide whether to give it to her
late or wait until Mother's Day as I do have a few
other little items for her.
Guess I'll just see how far I get. Think the hardest
part is done---making all the little half-inch hexies
and sewing them together.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Just Hangin Out
Today I got to spend a few hours with my grandsons
who were not feeling well. I love it when we can be
together.
When they felt good, we played games and when
they started feeling lousy, we watched movies. But,
for a short time, Kohler wanted to stitch a little
something...and it was a cupcake. We found the
perfect clip art picture and printed it off. He traced
it on the fabric, picked out his floss colors and
had it completed in a short time. Instead of a cherry
on top of the cupcake, he chose to make it into a
blueberry.
He did a great job and I'm so proud of him.
He mentioned to me that we are a lot alike...
We can stitch and we love sports! How
special is that!
who were not feeling well. I love it when we can be
together.
When they felt good, we played games and when
they started feeling lousy, we watched movies. But,
for a short time, Kohler wanted to stitch a little
something...and it was a cupcake. We found the
perfect clip art picture and printed it off. He traced
it on the fabric, picked out his floss colors and
had it completed in a short time. Instead of a cherry
on top of the cupcake, he chose to make it into a
blueberry.
He did a great job and I'm so proud of him.
He mentioned to me that we are a lot alike...
We can stitch and we love sports! How
special is that!
Friday, February 3, 2017
365 Days of Photos
I'm a little late, but thought I would take up the
challenge of keeping a photo journal--a photo a
day for the year of 2017.
Because of all our snow, I have not been able to
hang my bird feeder in its normal place. So, I
found a old camping fry pan and have filled it
with seed. My little birds didn't take long to find
it, but are very bashful when it comes to the
camera. But, at least I captured a couple.
I am hoping to post them on my old blog:
http://funthingsbynola.blogspot.com/
challenge of keeping a photo journal--a photo a
day for the year of 2017.
Because of all our snow, I have not been able to
hang my bird feeder in its normal place. So, I
found a old camping fry pan and have filled it
with seed. My little birds didn't take long to find
it, but are very bashful when it comes to the
camera. But, at least I captured a couple.
I am hoping to post them on my old blog:
http://funthingsbynola.blogspot.com/
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