Jul 20, 2016

WEDNESDAY...WEDNESDAY

Progress continues on the Bargello Challenge:

I've really enjoyed this tremendously and think that I learned more than I bargained for in the process.  I learned that sometimes you can, in fact, have an idea in your head and actually execute it, but that it might take you a few tries and tweaks before you see it come to fruition.  In my case, it was the colors that went sideways on me before falling into place.  The design was there...I knew I wanted to do a "band sampler", but I really did think it was going to be a red, purple, and yellowish band sampler and not a rainbow sherbert band sampler.

Oh well...live and learn.  Live and learn.

Today is going to be a quiet day here at the homestead.  I have been feeling a bit punk and think I'm a quart or two low.  (My kidney disease causes me to have anemia, so when my hemoglobin drops it's similar to the car needing an oil change.)

(Too bad I don't have a little indicator light on my dashboard that would tell me when it's time to go juice up!)

Never fear, however...some labwork and a big fat shot ot Aranesp later and all will be put to rights once again.  In the meantime, I snooze and rest and think happy thoughts and encourage those little kidney beans inside me to keep hanging in there a little longer!

Stewey continues to play Patient to my Nurse Ratchett.  He seems to be quite happy to let me cuddle him whenever necessary, and each evening plays a gentle game of spaceship with me while I toss Bosco a ball to fetch.  (The spaceship is actually an interactive toy that I fill with food, and as Stewey noodges it about, pieces fall out and he eats a bit of dinner that way.  Otherwuse, I'm afraid it would be all cookies, all the time around here!)

The mowers and landscapers are mowing and landscaping, the sun is shining on the garden, and all is calm and bright today so far...hope it is the same in your neck of the woods!






16 comments:

  1. Coni - Take good care of yourself! I hope you are feeling better soon. And I love the first photo of Stewey - it's very, very dear. :)

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  2. Your bargello challenge piece is looking mighty fine, Coni. Sweet photos of Stewey! Max has the same "treat" toy as Stewey. Hope the shot and labwork goes well this afternoon.

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  3. Such a little lovey Munchkin. (Stewey). Love your needlework. It really is turning out beautifully isn't it. :D Love, hugs & prayers, -Cathryn

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  4. Wow, your bargello is really turning out so pretty. I hope you are feeling better soon. Such a sweet pic of your little guy snoozing. Continued prayers going your way.

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  5. Hope you feel better soon! Love the pics of Stewey....so adorable.

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  6. Stewey is a sweetheart. I really do like the bargello challenge piece; the colors just seem to fall into place and really do look great.

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  7. I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Your piece is beautiful. Please give Stewey a gentle hug from me.

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  8. Your bargello piece looks great! Stewey looks so sweet all snuggled up in his bed.

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  9. With pics like that you can't help wanting to just pick Stewey up and snuggle. He cooks so sweet and very content. Your bargello piece is beautiful!

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  10. Sorry you've been feeling rough, Coni. I hope you improve soon. I love the top picture of Stewey, he looks such a sweetie!

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  11. Hope you snap back in no time, Coni. Your bargello is
    looking more polished and elegant every day. Stewey is
    such a love and just beckons hugs and smooches in those
    photos. You both continue in my prayers...

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  12. Your bargello looks wonderful and hugs to both you & Stewey.

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  13. Coni! The blue is inspired! Love how this turned out. You can always go back and do another one in a different colorway. Hugs to all at Chez Spinster!

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  14. Hope you feel better soon.
    I love the colors on this piece, but then, I love Sherbert! :)
    Give Stewey a scritch behind the ears for me.
    Marilyn

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  15. Crazy Stitching Poodle Mom here... I have two pups with cancer and am trying this treatment (http://www.essiac-canada-intl.com/images/stories/essiac4pets_brochure.pdf). I have another friend in rescue who swears by it so I figured I'd give it a shot. I can't tell you personally if it works but I've tried chemo on one of the dogs and saw no positive change. Using this has helped with his symptoms but we'll see. My other sweet one, Sadie has a lot going on so I've just started her and we'll see. I don't know, Coni. I wish there was a magic cure. I've tried to post her before but don't think they ever made it through. I'm trying again this time - if it's meant to make it, it will. Love reading about your adventures and sharing in your life. Love to you and Stewey.

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  16. Your bargello piece keeps getting better and better!! And glad to hear you and Stewey and Bosco are enjoying each others company :)

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