Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Happy (Late) Mother's Day!

As usual I'm a day (or more) late and a dollar short. I had a nice Mother's Day and hope all my blog buddies did too. It's always nice to be spoiled. I'm very blessed, and I know it and treasure it.

I made these for my Mom:
(Except I can't take a good picture lately for the life of me, I think it's a reflection of how crappy I feel in general.) I really enjoy embroidery though. It seems like there are so MANY tiny stitches, and then before I know it I'm done! It's very relaxing and I've already aquired more sets to get stitching on.  Okay, French Knots are not my thing, but I plan to keep practicing.

This was my Mother's Day present:

A Woolee Winder for my Ashford Joy. LOVE LOVE LOVE.  I'm a spinning fool now. (Got my foot AND my purse in that shot! Photography classes??).

We've had too much anxiety around here lately. My dog Jenna was really sick this last Thursday, we took her to the vet and she thought she may have had a tick-born illness. She had to stay there with an IV of fluids and antibiotics until yesterday. I don't ever want to go through that again. It was heartbreaking and we could've lost her but she's on the mend slowly now and is back to wiggling her little behind.

My FIL has had his second chemo treatment and seems to be doing okay so far this time. We're always trying to keep positive thoughts for him. My Mom finally got in to get her back checked and got shots to help in the mean time while they get her scheduled for the x-rays and MRI's. I think it's her sciatic possibly. I just want her out of so much pain. :(

My health still sucks. Same story, different day. The Plaquinel worked for about 2 weeks - and I was PAIN FREE - for the first time in AGES. But, it wasn't meant to last unfortunately. I don't know why but I'm not happy about it. I'm back on Lyrica too but the pain seems to still peak more than I can manage. I'm due to see a neurologist next I believe, and get PT for my own sciatic problem.  I'm so tired of pain.

I haven't been knitting much lately but my fingers are itching. I have tons of sock yarn but don't want to use it. But I think socks are just right for my mood so I have to break down and wind a ball soon.

Happy Knitting and Good health to all.

5 comments:

Dawn said...

Happy late Mother's Day! :)

Thinking I might need a woolee winder now, lol!

Wow that is gorgeous what you made your mom....woweee!

I've been praying for your fil and sweet furbaby....also for you too my dear! Hope you feel better and get some relief soon!

Anna said...

Thinking of you...hope your appointment brings you good news. I don't like to hear that you're always in pain.

Hope you all are feeling better soon!

You are talented on many crafting fronts. I love the gift you made for your mom.

Prairie Rose said...

So sorry to hear about you still being in pain.
I sure do pray that they are able to find something to help you very soon.
With the stress of your poor sweet doggie and your FIL,I think some sock knitting is most definetly in order!
Knitting socks helps me with stress:)
I will be thinking and praying for you and your family.

Prairie Rose said...

P.S.
What a lovely gift that you made for your Mother!
She must have been delighted when she got it!

Yarn Dependent Me said...

WOOLEEE WINDER