March 22, 2011

Healing slowly...

And I do mean SSSS LLLL OOOO WWWW LLLL YYYY...

I imagined that this surgery would be much like my C-section... tender but able to really get back up by my second week and running around town as needed by my third week. So far, it's not been that way at all.

It absolutly drains me being up all day. I'm still homeschooling the girls everyday and that takes a massive chunk out of me. The week of my surgery we used their planned spring break so that baby sitters didn't have to worry with it nor would I my first week back home. I'm really glad I planned it that way because of the pnemonia setting me back a few more days.

I am able to get up and down without assistants every time but there are times I still need to use someone to pull up on. That makes it rough during the day time for sure. I usually sit for a long time so that I don't bother the girls.

I do still walk around with my belly pillow... Kelvin went to walmart on the hurt for the perfect pillow for me and he came back with three! How awesome is he??? One is perfect for my back to help me sit up higher, one is perfect for my belly to hang on to when moving or coughing and the last one just kind of tucks under my side to help support me.

I am finally finished with all medications and that is a blessing because it made me so sick that I had to take fenigren for it. I have had a weird taste/feeling in my mouth now for two weeks. Will be looking forward to tasting real foods!

Anyway, I've complained and explained some of my blessings... I hope to report I'm back to my old self in a short time more and can get back to sewing and crafting all the things I love!

March 12, 2011

hospital stay

Well, I knew surgery would be rough but things are really rough still. I ended up with pneumonia and had to stay until friday.

So instead of dwelling on all the bad things, I'll tell you about the good things I've experienced over the last week...

1. Family and friends. I have been reminded how much others love me and my family by all the generous things they have done for me like babysitting or cooking for my family while I can't. What a blessing!!! Thank you to all my friends and family for doing what I couldn't!

2. Cards... I got the most beautiful handmade cards from my little ones in Sunday School class. Just precious to me. I missed them this week and I know I won't see them Sunday but I will Wednesday!!!

3. Gripped slipper socks; do I have to explain those? Better than houseshoes and oh so stylish!

4. Good nurses. There is nothing better than a compassionate nurse who is good at her job! Mind you, I have had a range of good and bad nurses but there are some that are just fabulous! Thank you nurses!!!

5. Fabulous husband. I'm telling you, I have been blessed. He managed a whiney, hurting wife and would do anything I asked AND he also managed 5 kids!

6. Great Kids! My oldest has really been a good help... He has babysat or picked up the house or whatever else has been asked of him (except laundry) and has started working a new job. The other 4 kids have been good too. Without them behaving, Jacob wouldn't have done a good job!

7. Flowers... what a cheerful little pick up! Thanks so much Tammy and Karen, and Ben Lomand for those. They are beautiful and smell wonderful!

I just can't thank everyone enough for all the Blessings they have bestowed on me and my family over the last week. If I have left you out, I didn't do it intentionally, I'm a little out of it still and am slowly gaining strength back.

Again, thanks so much for all the Blessings and I ask God to bless you and your families in the same ways!

March 5, 2011

Just so you know...

I made a decision here in the last few weeks that I think will help with my time somewhat.

My website was up for renewal and I have decided to let it go. It's a LOT of work maintaining it and really, for the last several months, I haven't had that time. So, as of Monday, my website will be gone. You can still order from me, all the goodies that I offer, just not through the website.

I will be updating the blog while I'm down to include a sidebar with some of the things I offer. I'm not sure exactly what I'll keep or let go yet, but I'm always happy to create you something special!

The good news to letting the website go is simple: lower overhead means less cost for you! Yippy!!! I will be able to lower several of my prices from the cost of the website. With times as hard as they are, lower prices is good for everyone.

I look forward to updating the site and until later, Please remember to keep me and my family in your prayers!

March 4, 2011

Yeap, I'm poking my head in... for a minute!

This year has already been a roller coaster of crazy ups and downs! Thankfully, I think things will be calmer in the next few months.
Earlier this year, we had a bit of a health scare. Well, a big one for me. My doctor thought I might had endometrial cancer. Scared the heck out of me! So, after a whirlwind battery of tests, we got fabulous results!!! No cancer!!!

We did however, decide to go ahead and do a hysterectomy to get me back to feeling good. My surgery will be next week and I'll be down for a while. Not sure how long just yet but I am really looking forward to getting well and feeling well!

I'm praying that once I'm recovered, I'll feel like tackling some new projects that have been in my head for a few months and get my creative juices going again. I know my family will be praying for a quick recovery so they don't have to eat Dad's cooking every night. We might all loose a few pounds with him cooking! ;o)

So, I will be laying in the bed for a few days and maybe will be able to post a little more often to fill my time! Until then, please keep me in your prayers!