Thoughts for a gloomy day. Not many, I am not happy to say. I went shopping this morning, to Walmart. I wanted to get a few things for the house and also to get a few things from the craft department. I got the "necessary" things but not the crafty things. The things that I wanted they were out of, as are most of the Walmarts around here. I love to paint plaster ornaments or figurines. I can't explain it, but that is what I do to wittle the time away, yeah right time, or to lower my blood pressure, or just to do something that I enjoy. I have quite an array of ornaments, many of which I have given away, because I usually don't keep my own stuff. I really wanted t pick up some figurenes or some of those little village houses that you can buy the lights for............and make your own inexpensive village. I like the fine detail in them and really like adding my own touches, like snow to the bushes when there isn't any in the little photo of the finished product. Little touches, just make them all mine. That is the crafty side of me, nothing more nothing less. I am not a sewer, so anything that involves a sewing machine is totally out of the wuestion, and I relly don't enjoy trying to talk over the rattle and hum of a machine. Anyway, Walmart, the second one that I have tried is out or not getting anymore paintable plaster. I guess it isn't a great seller or something. Although the Walmart closest to me is all sold out. go figure! I went to Michael's (an arts and crafts chain) they always have the stuff, more expensive mind you, but they ALWAYS have the stuff. NOPE! They didn't even order it this year and ahve no plans to do so! I guess I am out of luck unless I stumble on to it somewhere else. I will keep trying.
Sorry Cliff, nothing inspiring, just a little complaining! I do try to write a little here and there, though.
A not to everyone, Scott is going in for surgery on the 22nd. He will have his hop replacement done that day. The stem cell transplant won't be done until maybe January. This time he will be in the hospital for 4 to 5 days. Depending upone how welll he does with recovery, will tell us if he will need rehab or not. He insists that he will not need it, stubborn man.
I must say that I am not happy about this surgery, I am a little edgy about it. It isnvolves a lot of blood, hip replacements always do, and I am just gennerally worried. Besides, he will be in Manhattan, and I will be here. The main problem is that I have the kids to take care of and am deathly afraid to drive in the "city." I will be there for the surgery, I am hoping that someone takes us there, but I don't know how I will visit him. The train would lbe the easiest for me, but then I either have to walk more than 20 blocks or I have to take a subway, not something I relish dragging three kids. Especially when I am unsure of where to go and how to do it. I will get along somehow, I guess, because this must be done again when he goes for the stem cell transplant. Again the driving or the subway thing or the walking thing. I wouldn't mind the walk, but the kids would be insane, not getting there but getting back. I don't know, I guess I am worring about everything and it is manifested about my worry for him. Nobody said that life is an easy road, I will take it one day at a time, one giant baby step at a time, and maybe I will get through it on my own. I will see.
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WOW where have you been all my blogging life? You are so me, I do how ever do the sewing thing. I have had to go through all the other crafty stuff sence I started quilting. I also know about the worrying ahead of time, way too ahead of time. I tell my 16 year old all the time(she is a big worrier),,"YOU ARE WASTING WORRIED BREATH WHEN YOU NEED NOT TO" Well it is easier said then down. I will be praying for your calmness! Hang in there, try and write more. I'll be reading.
((hugs)) Miki! I'm here reading along with you. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I will definitely say some special prayers for him on, and before, the 22nd. That's a big day around here....my cousin's getting married (in Australia so we cannot afford to go) that day, and the director of my sons preschool is due with her 1st baby that day. I will keep you and your dh in my heart.
Try not to worry too much (easier said than done!) - it will all work out ok. And if it seems the plans are not solidifying like you'd want them to, make some calls and ASK for help. I've been reading you for long enough to know there are many people there who would be HAPPY to help you in any way they could - especially during a big event, like Scott's surjery.
Good luck. Thinking of you all. and big (((HUGS)))! :)
Just a Mom, thaks for your kind words, I will try not to worry. I wish I had the sewing thing down pat, I have a machine, but am usless with it!
Cathy----HUGS back to you! I will ask for help if I need it, I haven't up until now, but in this case I will. I am just too worried about things being"normal" around here, you know, for the kiddies. It is great to find you here again, thought I lost you, with the idiot thing I did a few posts ago! Good luck to your son's preschool teacher, may the child be blessed with all that is out there for him/her! Congrats to your cousin, although she is getting married sooooooo far away. Austrailia, that is one place that my husband wants to visit outside of the US, maybe someday when we can afford to travel. LOVE to you and yours!
Hi, I wa visiting Rachel and that led me to Cliff and that ledme to you!
Sorry you are going through this very difficult time. I hope everything works out for the best with this operation.
I grew up on Long Island...on the North Shore. Where are you?
Hope you find the craft things you are looking for, too! Wish I had a suggestion but I do not know Long Island any more at all.
The city can certainly be daunting, for sure! Hope that works out for you, too!
Just a Mom, thaks for your kind words, I will try not to worry. I wish I had the sewing thing down pat, I have a machine, but am usless with it!
Cathy----HUGS back to you! I will ask for help if I need it, I haven't up until now, but in this case I will. I am just too worried about things being"normal" around here, you know, for the kiddies. It is great to find you here again, thought I lost you, with the idiot thing I did a few posts ago! Good luck to your son's preschool teacher, may the child be blessed with all that is out there for him/her! Congrats to your cousin, although she is getting married sooooooo far away. Austrailia, that is one place that my husband wants to visit outside of the US, maybe someday when we can afford to travel. LOVE to you and yours!
Hi, old lady of the hills, I am in Patchogue, South Shore, been here for most of my life, lived out east for a while, but family and what we really felt comfortable here drew us back. Thank you for your kind words, we will get through this minor step in my husband's recovery, and this MAJOR operation is a minor step.
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