improvement

Things are looking up.

Mom is doing better, especially her thought process. I'm sure that adjusting to a major switch in meds (going off of several & adding others) caused a few days of turmoil within her body & her mind. She is still weak, but has been more her old self the past couple of days. I am thankful for that.

I'm also thankful that I sold a pillow on Etsy (see picture in earlier post). It is my first sale & has prompted me to work on some new things; some to keep, some for gifts & some to sell. Creative projects help me cope with being home so much of the time.

Now if I could just get motivated to clean the house. I guess that will happen when the next house guests are due to arrive. We are looking forward to Bruce, Joe, Kari & Sam early in February and then Dawn later in the month. I love having company.

Nine days later...

Well, there has been no time for projects this week.

I can't believe it has only been 9 days since we got Mom's diagnosis. It's been crazy but we are settling into a new routine & it is working. The new medications are primarily to keep her comfortable and free from pain, but they also mess with her mind and stamina. Two weeks ago she was up and about even getting out of the house once or twice a week, now she spends the majority of the time in bed and just getting a shower is a major accomplishment. I now feel like a full time caregiver; prior to this it was more of a companion roll.

The past three days have been gloomy, rainy & windy; and that has matched the mood inside, as well. I had major concerns regarding Mom's condition but today we have sunshine and Mom has a bit more strength & her mind is clearer. I'm thinking that they might just go hand in hand. Gloom inside & out!

I'm sad that I won't be able to attend church, Wednesday night Bible Study or any kind of social functions in the foreseeable future; but then again, short of getting someone in to sit with Mom so I can go out, I'm not wanting or anticipating that to change anytime soon.

crazy times

The past couple of weeks are a blur. DOCTORS, medication, hospital, biopsy, more doctors, diagnosis, HOSPICE, more medication, family, more FAMILY, more hospice... and now quiet, dealing with paperwork & schedules. But first (maybe) a nap.

I am thankful that: Mom is here, not in Gresham; we have a church & caring church family; Dianne & John were available to come on such short notice; our kids could be here for dinner on Sunday; I have a husband who just takes everything is stride; and most of all that we have a loving GOD who is in control...so I don't have to be.

some new projects

Here are a few things I've been working on. The photo is our backyard; taken from the patio door in the family room. I love the view,and the lighting this time of year is excellent.

The other projects are a pillow small & art quilts and made from "snippets". The first two are completed the others are in process. The largest quilt is 13"x 20".


UPDATE 1/24/09: I just sold this pillow on Etsy!!