I'm happy to report that all of the laundry is washed, dried, folded, AND put away, and I finished the background, the date, and the lid of the cup on my stitchy project.
Whew!
Today should be equally as fun. If the weather allows, I am hoping to head over to the House of Stitches for some browsing. I have a hankering for a little cross stitch, but nothing here is blowing my skirt up, so maybe a new project will tickle my fancy?
So many of you have commented that it must feel wonderful not to have to go to dialysis...and it really does...but I do miss my friends there. The techs became my family, and I miss not catching up with them and hearing all about their lives and their babies and the good gossip they had to offer. When I think about it, they were very much a part of getting me to transplant (as were all of you), and I wish I could have spent some more time telling them just how grateful I am.
I do NOT, however, miss the pain, the stress, the discomfort, or the time-sucking aspect of dialysis. Yes, I'm still not quite used to my time being my own again, but days like yesterday will get me there eventually, I'm sure.
Happy Wednesday, Dearies! I hope you are healthy, happy, safe, and warm, and that your fingers are flying with something wonderful. Come tell me all about it!
God bless the wonderful "angels" who are put in our lives to help carry us thru the dark places, right? They are why bakeries make cookie trays: to say Thank You! :) -p.
ReplyDeleteCould you stop by dialysis (with a plate of cookies)?? Just to say, Hi and Thanks? Or, is it hard as a patient to see those on the other side like you are now?
ReplyDeleteDitto to Jane's wonderful thought :-)
DeleteI’m sure the folks at dialysis would love hearing from you and knowing how well you are doing!! I agree that a plate of cookies - whether delivered in person or with a card if that’s not possible - would be perfect.
ReplyDeletePS. Love your project!
DeleteConi, is it possible to take some 10-count canvas and colourful wool and swiftly make a happy, cheerful Thank You sign or brightly floral picture or whatever as a (post-Christmas, realistically) gift for them to display? Is there wall space? Yesyesyes to cookies, any time, but needlepoint lasts longer.
ReplyDeleteStill working needlepoint stocking for grandchild, not sure I will get it done for this year, but making progress. Glad you're back in action and done with dialysis.
ReplyDeleteI was at House of Stitches this afternoon, I wish I could have been there at the same time to see you in person!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: great stitch choice on the cup lid! Did you choose those, or do you have a stitch guide?
ReplyDeletep.s. the answer is always "treats" 🎅🏻☃️🎄
A card and plate of cookies or other tasty treats is a great idea for the dialysis center. I do like the idea of a stitchy item for the walls, it would last far longer than cookies, and even those who can't/shouldn't be eating cookies can enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you found what you are looking for at House of Stitches, even if you didn't know what that might be when you walked in the door.
Your cup is so cute! And I love the idea above of stitching something for your dialysis family!
ReplyDeleteYour cup looks great, Coni! What a plate of treats for the people/techs in your old d-chair pod? Happy Thursday, Coni!
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