Greetings to all this last weekend of April. Everyone seems anxious to chose their flowers and I can't believe our greenhouses are already loaded and have been for over a week. But I guess there are always large baskets offered for Mother's Day which is coming up soon.
I had a little setback with the progress of my eye condition. The Xiidra is not covered so I had to switch to Restasis. The pharmacist looked it up and saw the same thing that I did, "temporary" burning which I assume is when applied, not for five hours after. I made another appointment and discontinued the drops before I burn the color off my eyeballs. So I used 3.5 mags and moved my light lower, it worked for short periods at a time. What did I stitch? Another little bird because I just love these Tweets. Never did care for mauvey colors so I changed to blue.
But I kept going over the video and felt I was missing something and I was. A sampler chart. Starting such a small was a good test so I feel I can proceed now.
Another project I was considering is Merry Wind's Girls in Blue Dresses. Buckeye Scarlet thread so I know those reds will be divine.
I actually measured and considered over one on 30 count. Again, that video. Her over one samplers were just stunning and I thought this design would not be as tedious as the constant letters of a sampler. I was helped with tips from many of you and think I can handle it. I won't know for sure until I start.
Hope to choose a project within a few days but that depends on a few factors. My first three test results from the specialist last week were not good. The medication he has suggested causes dizziness and headaches, but we have to wait for the other reports next week. I'm hoping they will be better than the first or I will be a mopey crabass again. I have no patience when seeing clearly and in a good mood, let alone upset and blurry. Best to hide the matches.
So that's it. Sun is out today after almost 24 hours of downpours. More days of rain in the forecast. Spring and fall are always the seasons of mud.
Have a good weekend folks.
Thanks for visiting.
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16 comments:
Don't feel bad we just can't get rid of this rain and snow here. I wish you well. big hugs
There was tons of rain here yesterday. Sun and clouds today, but the rest of the coming week is supposed to be clouds and rain. Yuk. So sorry that you are having trouble with your medication. Wishing you the best.Cathie
You stitched!! Hoping the docs find some combination of meds that give you relief.
The little bird/heart is a charmer...One cannot say you are not
tenacious. That needle will find it's way into your hand come H---
or high water.... Continued prayers that some gifted soul hits
upon a medication that will relieve and restore... Hope the
lamp and magnification are helping in the meantime.... Have
a good weekend.
Your heart is so pretty. I sure hope you will be doing better soon! I will keep you in my prayers!
Your small is perfection. I am glad you are trying to get your mojo back. Prayers that the med's work and relieve some of your discomfort.
Dear Marly,
I just returned last night from a week with my 95-year old Mom in Florida. I didn't bring my laptop with me this trip and was happy to be able to get back on-line this morning. I was even more happy to see that you are posting again. I so love your blog and your posts and keeping up with your life! Just wanted you to know that you have made my day better already! I do hope your eyes improve very soon. I can't imagine the discomfort.
Your new heart is almost the same as the one you sent me. It hangs on a peg rack beside my bed and I look at it each and every day. It's such a treasure!
That's all! Just wanted you to know how happy I am you are back!
Kathy
So happy to see a finish from you and hope you find the perfect sampler to stitch.
39* here in northern Ohio this morning and howling wind and rain. Not funny Mother Nature!
Hoping you get some positive results soon.
glad you are posting again--love the new sampler choice--hope you are feeling better soon
Marly: I hope this all goes away soon, I feel so bad that this is happening to you, you are such a sweet Lady and so funny.
I love your bird, I too would change from the mauves, I like the colors but not for me.
Your new design is stunning, I am looking forward to seeing the progress.
Hugs to you
Catherine
Happy Sunday Missy Marly.... Awww...that new little tweet of yours is just precious....and you navigated a heart finish so much more adeptly than I can even without the eye issues you have.... But as a side note....the only way I can stitch these days is with a magnifying lamp and 3.75 - 5.0 cheaters (yes, they do come that high, but you really have to look and not be picky about styles)....and I am hunched over the light creating more problems than I need for my back and neck.... So, I guess I need to learn to curb my obsessive tendencies to just do whatever I am doing to the exclusion of everything else, and learn to mix and match my stitching with reading, hooking, etc. Hopefully that will be “healthier” all the way around. Somehow we managed to dodge the 6 “ of snow they were originally predicting for us....but we are not out of the woods yet....snow tonight they say....and then a week of snow/rain mix for basically the entire week. I love a rainy day here and there for recharging...but an entire week...and mixed with snow...might just push me over the edge after the winter we have had. Flowers??? Really?? What are they???? ~Robin~
Is it possible to ask your eye doctor if they have any coupons for Xiidra? Mine gave me a card to take to the pharmacy that gets the first prescription free, and each refill for $10.
cannot imagine how frustrating it is with trying to find a,medicine that works...the little tweet is most precious...
So nice to see your little birdy stitched up and finished, Marly--it is so sweet! I had the same burning problem when prescribed Restasis a few years back--just couldn't handle it so I went back to over the counter drops for dry eyes. Not the greatest, but better than the burning sensation.
What a sweet little bird and finish you have! So sorry to hear about your problems with the medications. My mom takes 35 medications and is about to enter the donut hole for this year and unfortunately, won't be out of it before the end of the year. I call around to different pharmacies to find the lowest cost for several of her medications and use mail order as well.
You can ask your doctor to file a tier exception or pre-authorization with your medicare D provider for the eye drops that work for you. Also, for the Eliquis, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance at 800-736-0003 to see if you qualify to apply for patient assistance. I just did this for my mom and she qualified to get the Eliquis for free for the whole year. There are some hoops to jump through, but definitely worth doing to save money on medications.
Hello! I have really enjoyed reading your blog! I love your bird, would you mind sharing the details about the pattern?
Thank you!
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