Blue & Blue...

Hello friends... I hope this finds you well

Just a short post, I wanted to say "hi" and to thank you for the lovely cards I've received this week. You are best! It really makes my day when I see a card in the mailbox. 

Talking of which, I have 2 cards to share myself, made up from bits again

 

One of my painted flowers and leaves cut from some random watercolouring

 And another in shades of blue...

It's a good thing I keep all those bits...

 

 I don't have any news for you - I still haven't had an appointment through to see a consultant but it's a lovely day here, the sun is shining so it's a matter of keep taking the tablets and carry on.

Have a beautiful day, big hugs

~ Ros ~

Just a quick edit... I have been trying to leave comments but it seems some are just not getting through... Takes me ages to type as well, sigh.. If you know how or what, please let me know 'cos I'm not ignoring you...

A Few more...

 Hello friends... Hope you are doing well

I'm keeping busy, and have a few more cards to share

A while ago I bought some wrapping paper for a friend's birthday gift... I just loved the marble effect and kept a piece back to use up hence thes cards

The flowers are my own painted ones on both cards

 

This one is the negative leftover from cutting those leaves (couldn't bear to waste it)

I haven't added sentiments yet, I'll wait until they are needed

Short and sweet today... Stay well

 

~ Ros ~

Here we go..

 Hello and good morning from a sunny Liverpool

I hope this finds you well...

I put on my card making head yesterday and finally have some to share with you. They mostly include some of my painted pieces that I had saved

This is one for a friend's birthday and I love the colours here

The flowers were painted a few years ago and somehow I managed to fussy cut them - It's weird but some days my hands work better than others, some days I can't hold anything let alone cut with scissors

And another card using one of my painted flowers

I'm so glad I kept those flowers... they look better fussy cut

And one more...

I used one of my circle dies to pour the micro beads into once I'd added glue to the centre of the flower and it worked, well, there were still quite a few on the floor.

I went to my exercise class yesterday and just seeing the ladies and having a giggle worked wonders... not to mention the stretching. I'm not ready to give up yet.

I saw this on Facebook and it made me laugh... DH and I often sit on the garden swing (him in his baseball cap) discussing what needs doing in the garden. I do wear a grey arthritis glove on my hand and I do have to take Ibuprofen

Have a lovely day friends... 

~ Ros ~

Update

 Hello there... How are you?

I'm so sorry I haven't been visiting you and I don't have any cards to share yet but I wanted to give you an update on things. DH has got over his heart attack, though he remains anxious but is doing fine really. He's 9 years older than me so I still have quite a bit to deal with as he doesn't always cope with things. 

As for me, I've now lost the sensation in my left hand, though thankfully unlike the right arm hand and neck, it doesn't cause me much pain.

Well this morning I had my first appointment at the neuro centre and with Mikey alongside of me we listened to what the doctor had to say. I had hoped that with surgery, I would regain the feeling etc., in my hands, something similar to the lower spine surgery I had. Sadly this is not the case. Whilst there may be a small chance it will improve, it's more likely the damage to the nerves is permanent. Surgery can only halt the progression. It wasn't what I wanted or expected to hear...

I couldn't bear the thought of not being able to use my hands at all and do all the things that I love and as the doctor said, better to do what I love badly than never be able to do it at all. Even badly is frustrating for me but I continue to try. So I have opted for surgery I am now waiting to see a consultant in the forth coming weeks. 

In the meantime I have continued trying to sew - even got hubby to thread the needles and hold things. I get brain fog a lot and that doesn't help. I've also had to resort to having help around the house and Sue (the neice of my BF Beryl who passed away a few years ago) comes over once a week. She needs the money and I need the help so it's a win win, plus we get to chat a lot. I managed to make 5 bunny bags for 5 of her 6 granddaughters for Easter..

As a surprise I also made her a little black bag that she wanted and though my sewing is far from perfect and it takes me a long time, she was thrilled with it

I won't give up and I am even going to attempt some painting again, even if it is badly Lol!

Friends have been amazing and thank you all for the lovely cards and wishes. I got to go to lunch twice last week. A monthly meet with my 2 GF's and the keep fit class also had a belated get together lunch which was held at my DH's golf club so he had a word before hand with the staff who kindly helped me so I didn't have to struggle carrying anything.

I know there are worse things going on in the world and I am so lucky to have my friends here and in blogland to encourage me and allow me to share.

Sending hugs to you all

~ Ros ~

The Good and Bad

 Good morning friends, I hope you are all doing well.

It's been awhile since I posted and a while since I did any papercrafting. 

I've always shared the good and the bad here on my blog whenever possible. It's my life diary and life isn't always perfect. I'm finding it more and more difficult to not only get motivated but to grip and hold on to things. I can't touch anything metallic or anything cold either. Typing takes me forever, hence I haven't been leaving you comments. I had hoped that the progression of my problem would be slower but it's not the case and to add insult to injury I now have a dreadful cold.

On the upside however, I am happy to tell you that my DH is doing fine and back playing golf and I finally have an date to see a consultant neurologist at the specialist hospital in April. Also I  got to speak to my GP who called me in the following morning to access me and prescribed tablets for the nerve pain which are really helping.

Whilst my DH was in the hospital I managed to do some sewing... Sounds bizzare that I can still sew but mostly it's using a machine and not my fingers so much. The number of pins, scissors and all manner of things on the floor are a testament to that and the screams of frustration emanating from my room. So instead of cards I'm sharing a few things made from my fabric scraps.

I made two Easter gifts, this one for Sophia

A bunny backpack with a sweet little cushion inside

And one for DH's little Granddaughter

With a little pom pom bunny

I also made a little cushion gift for a friend who has been such a comfort to me

She's a dog lover and you may just recognise that doggie... It's one I drew and painted on many of my cards... This time I did it on fabric.

I'm glad I can still do something that makes me happy even if it takes forever.

Well that's it for now... I dread to tell you how long this has taken to write.

Thank you once again for the many cards I've received along with your amazing support 

Be safe and enjoy your week

~ Ros ~

Thank You

 Hello lovely friends... How are you?

I'm happy to be able to tell you that my husband is home and doing okay. He had a minor heart attack and after a week was transferred to a specialist heart hospital. It was a very stressful and exhausting time but he's on the mend and coping with lots of medication.

As for me, I still haven't heard from the neuro centre regarding an appointment but I do have an appointment for the eye hospital. During the time my DH was in hospital the pressure in my eye continued to increase and the earliest date I can get to see a consultant is mid May. The pains in my arm and hand is still relentless but I am continuing to keep busy, though not much in the way of card making.

However... I do have a card dedicated to all of you who have kept my spirits up with your messages, beautiful cards and well wishes. I don't know where I would be without the strength you have given me...

Still using up my painted bits - The seniment says it perfectly

I can't thank you enough and my wonderful friends here who have continued to support me

Sending hugs to each and every one of you

~ Ros ~