Saturday, January 19, 2008

WIP -

Yesterday, we actually had snowflakes. It wasn't cold enough for anything to stick, but it was pretty and rare for these parts. Today is cold and clear, and yesterday's flurries seem hard to believe.

I've been working on a few projects. Mostly trying to come to terms with some ideas and experimenting, but working on samples, discarding, trying again. The projects are so varied, and I move from one to another when the block appears and shuts me down. Three different projects pictured here, although I'm using the same scraps for two of them. I forgot to take pictures of a couple of others, but we'll see how things progress in the next few days.I'm experimenting a bit with ruffles, which is both a bit frustrating and fun. May have to invest in a ruffling foot, but will have to see first if I'd really want to use it enough to make it worth while.

Laddie is improving. The Life Care rehab facility is marvelous. I'm so impressed with the quality of care there and wish that were available all of the time. Not to be critical, because I realize that hospitals are overworked and understaffed, but the kind and quality of care at Life Care far, far exceeds what was available at the hospital. The nurses are so involved and seem actually happy. Amazing the difference that can make to us as we struggle with each phase of these difficulties. At first, I was dismayed because the trip out there takes so much longer (from about 25-30 min. to 40-45 min.), but that feeling evaporated once we realized how much progress Laddie made almost immediately. Not that he will ever fully recover the use of his left arm and leg, the AD interferes with the therapy and although the body is willing, the mind doesn't always send the right message... but still...

We will be heading for a long weekend in Savannah on the 24th, and I'm so looking forward to that visit. We'll be staying at a bed & breakfast and will be centrally enough located to be able to walk to most places.

9 comments:

  1. So glad to have the Laddie update. The long Savannah weekend sounds like fun!

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  2. The ruffler is a very handy gadget but it does take a certain amount of practice. Good to hear about Laddie too.

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  3. Acey -- I'm looking forward to Savannah, especially since Laddie is doing better!

    Debra -- I don't know that I'll need a ruffling attachment, but I would certainly like to see it one action!

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  4. Jen, I've been thinking about a ruffler foot and a pintuck foot but like you, not certain about the investment/usage.

    This is great news on Laddie! Will you be taking your camera to Savannah...thats a place I've always wanted to visit...well ever since I saw the movie In the Garden of Good and Evil.

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  5. Karoda -- I would like to add some more feet and attachments -- and the ruffler and the pintuck feet are good possibilities. I do love pintucks! However, after using my zipper foot to make piping, I bought a piping foot and have not used it! Which is a good reminder to get that sucker out and try it...

    I'm definitely taking my camera to Savannah, but we'll see how much I actually use it!

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  6. Glad to heat that Laddie is improving. I love Savannah. You deserve some nice R & R.

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  7. Thanks, Gerrie! I'm excited about the chance to get away for a few days, and I've wanted to visit Savannah for a long time.

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  8. I hope you are feeling all better by now and can enjoy the trip without the headache of yesterday.

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  9. Connie - headache disappeared before we left, and I had no problems with it in Savannah. Thank Goodness!

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Good to hear from you!