Change

 We're packed and ready to leave, but aren't going to Cleveland now.  She had a right heart cath this morning and will spend several days, tube still in place, in the Heart Failure ICU.   But since there is no chance of a bed in that section for days, she must wait and stay at the ICU she is currently in.  They haven't been able to remove a drop of fluid, still swelling, can't correct the leg blockages until her heart is better.  They don't know if they can help but will try different medications, the first is nitroprusside drip.  No visitors.

Mark was going with me and would have had to stay at the hotel all day, and that will be the case when we get there, maybe next week, if they can help her.  The doctor said once they get the efficiency improved, the fluid should start to reduce.  Her initial visits after the TAVR mentioned the surgical mitral valve repair that would greatly reduce the heart strain, if she can handle it.  We also learned that the TAVR surgery from Cleveland is not optimal.

Your kindness and concern regarding Carole is so appreciated.  We all at some point in our lives need to address loved ones suffering or our own.  Those of us that only have a few remaining, can't seem to deal with it.  My months of anxiety dealing with the incorrect diagnosis really affected me in several ways, and I am grateful that I sought another opinion before Carole's crisis.  All those fears and emotions are now directed toward my sister.  We are hoping to have better news in the coming days, and I will certainly be happy to report them.

I decided to jail all three brats inside since they do spend time here, moved things to accommodate two litter boxes, two trays for various foods, Feliway for the terrycloth beneath Bud's dish which helps, notes everywhere as to which doors are most likely an escape route, Petey's dish sunk into a low crock so the critters can't carry away, supplies and food notes.  The garage is also a good choice if we can add perches to get an outside view.  We'll see what happens.

Decided to take the new chart with us and pulled several additional colors for the border.  Original chart photo and a few ideas for color options.  

I think I prefer the brighter colors but will probably not change the colors in the body.

I was studying Jane Southward's chart.  Did I pay attention to the over one section, usually a feature that removes a sampler from my wish list?  Did not.  IG photos of a new start was so lovely that I investigated no further.  Always an option when it is contained to substitute other elements.  A reader mentioned that she doesn't stitch many reproductions because most have reference to God or religion.  Started me thinking ..... do you ever consider the message/verse in a sampler when choosing?  Would it cause you to purchase or reject?  I have to be honest, I don't care and most times don't even read it until it's in my hand.  But she brought up an interesting question for sampler lovers.  Does the verse influence your choice?

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