Well it's been far too long and honestly I'm not sure what to say really...
I do hope this finds you well and not too stressed and if I have missed important matters I can only apologise.
I'm still uncertain as to whether I will carry on with blogging or if there is anyone who even still follows me - I guess my life has changed so much these past few years and no doubt some of you may have been the same. Each day I wake up and I'm grateful for being here and still having my husband, my son and my small family.
It has been another year of far too many hospital visits, more surgery and mishaps, including part of my chest bursting open during the night following my last surgery, my husband collapsing a few times and we even managed to catch covid. We lost a number of friends this year, each one suddenly without warning and for awhile our world crumbled.
On the upside, last week my husband got the "all clear" and I finally got discharged from both the lung clinic and the breast clinic at the end of October. I still go back for fluid to be drained when necessary but it feels weird not to be regularly visiting the hospital.
I did carry on painting but sewing has been my main pastime along caring for my husband who is nearly 81 and sadly not what he used to be.
My stamps, dies and stencils have not seen the light of day for a long time and I'm not sure that they ever will...
After all we have endured these past 2 years we are looking forward to Christmas together and celebrating our Silver Wedding Anniversary in January.
So on that note I wish you all a very Happy Christmas, may the New year bring you good health and happiness
Ros
xxx
8 comments:
SO glad to hear from you Ros! I do still follow you and life sure can throw us all curveballs that we never saw coming...you are NOT alone! I'm glad you can wake up each morning and still be grateful!! Take care of yourself and your hubby and that's good enough! Many wishes for a blessed Christmas and sending lots of warm hugs and thoughts your way too!! :0)
It is lovely to hear from you Ros and I'm sorry there have been a lot of ups and downs over the last year, but now you have the all clear and hubby too perhaps you will feel on more of an even keel. I do hope you manage to carry on crafting and doing a bit of painting too, not sure how your hands are now, and the cards that you have made have been beautiful and I do sincerely hope you may be able to occasionally get your stash out for an airing. Sending my best wishes for your 25th anniversary in January and I hope you have a lovely Christmas, and all my best wishes to you for 2025. x
So lovely to hear you are doing so much better. I miss all the fabulous cards and crafty bits you used to make. I hope 2025 will bring more good health and lots of happy times. Sending hugs.
Just scrolling Feedly while watching my team loosing their game and gasped to see a new Mikey's Mom post. I've missed you, dear friend. I did finally get a card mailed to you, so hopefully it will arrive soon. My hubby just turned 80--neither of us can believe it. Hope less hospital visits will continue! Happy 25th a little early. Our 45th was in September. Sending love and wishes for a Merry Christmas!
I still follow you, Ros, and think about you often. Mailed a Christmas card early this month. I appreciate this recap and update. It's an understatement to say it's been a hard year (or 2 or 3) for you. A lot sure can change in a short amount of time.
I'm glad you're finding pleasure in some pastimes as it's important for your spirit. Enjoy your Christmastime together, and happy anniversary in January!
Ros, my heart goes out to you with all that you have been through. I still cherish that hand made card you sent, watercolour painting is definitely your forte. I was close to your part of the world in July, I managed to get up to Ruthin for two nights for a card making course at Lavinia and also catch up with a friends mum and her sister ♥
Take care and I love to hear a little update now and again xx
Hi Ros. I'm so sorry for all the difficult times you've had over the past couple of years. It is horrendous and I hope that you and your husband are now in a good place. So wonderful that you have been enjoying your sewing. It's always brings joy to be creative. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and the next year filled with happiness and good health. Congrats on celebrating your Silver Anniversary in January, my friend. Love, Loll
Hi Ros, I still follow you and have thought about you regularly. I even visited your blog to make sure I hadn't missed anything. I nearly sent you a Christmas card, but decided not to as I wasn't sure what your situation was. I am so glad to hear that despite a very difficult time, you are making progress. Being discharged from your various clinics has to be good news. I wish you and your family a very happy Christmas. I hope 2025 proves to be a positive year for you. Reaching your silver anniversary is definitely a very positive thing. Congratulations. Thank you for posting this up date
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