Realizing we're into June has not been accepted, so not being certain of the day goes along with that denial. Very busy week. Nitzy has not been himself and we finally have an appointment for which I need to get half of a Valium into him. And since it's not until late afternoon, he will be howling all day wanting to go out. Hoping sometime today we can grab him but the recent warming trend has him lounging on the deck. Tuesday I have to meet Carole at the wound clinic, Thursday is my cardio visit, must be in Cleveland at 8am Friday. No idea what to expect. She can't even tell the time looking at the clock. Oxy increases despite family objections had led to delusion and lack of coherence. I've talked to several departments and I must say this facility is more open and informative for any concern. The doctor feels pain control is more important at this point. We are all fearing Friday's visits. I may have to private pay for the ambulance service she has used for years. Kind, gentle, and necessary on a two hour ride. She missed an appt last week because the facility's contracted transport (new to her) insisted on a wheelchair, even though she cannot drop her legs, so she refused. Days before hey left her in one with legs elevated and she screamed and sobbed until someone came for her. This is not the norm for her disease, most patients get relief by hanging legs off the bed, pain is unbearable at rest. She is the opposite, no one knows why, and a stretcher is required.
Decided to continue unloading items I have no use for and finally put away the tablecloth pieces I hope to one day create into vintage small something or others. That was a plan a few years ago to make some extra money and sell online, but we are going so deep into that pit that it's not worth the effort right now.
It's a pillow sham. Sweet little one, I'm assuming for a baby? Any other ideas why this is so small? You always offer answers and guidance and I have no hankering to research. Sweet isn't it?
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I have a small pillow cover somewhat similar to what you show, from my grandmother. Believe she made it in the early 1960s? She called it a "boudoir pillow", and after she made the bed each morning, she placed it at the head of the bed centered between the bed pillows. It's not a neck roll, it's square, around 12" by 16". Pastel embroidered flower garden, with a butterfly. The pillow insert is long gone and I made a replacement out of muslin and fiberfill because it's an odd size.
No idea if this is an official name, though-- it's just what Grammy called it.
Sounds like a long week filled with many dreaded appointments. I wish you the best with all of them. I had the same thought as Anonymous above...a decorative type pillow to be used on a bed, etc. Looks like that was some lovely Hardanger work. I used to do Hardanger back when I was even more crazy than I am now. ~Robin~
Good luck with all this week's appointments. Lord knows you need it.
Prayers for strength and peace for the upcoming week for you and Carole.
Bless you for taking care of Nitzy. Good luck with everything involved.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
I can never come up with a comment to express my sadness when I read about your crosses to bear. Only that I wish I could help. As far as the pillow case, wondering if was made to bring a newborn home on or maybe a Christening pillow? But then it would probably would have been stitched in white with a religious symbol.
Sigh... I so wish I could offer more than moral support, Marly. Will be thinking of you and Carole during this coming week. Sending a hug your way ♥
I wonder if Nitzy is missing Bud? Trying to be head cat of the household now, but not quite sure of how. Or he knows, and the power has gone to his head.
I'd think the pillow sham was a boudoir or baby pillow sham, but wouldn't the design be all the way around so you didn't need to be picky how it's placed? Maybe the stitcher got tired of working on it though, or cut a larger one in half to make 2? Made for a purpose that you wouldn't normally see the undecorated side like a photo prop, or coffin pillow? I just looked up and saw Ms Peppercorn's suggestion of a newborn homecoming or christening pillow. I like those, much happier than my last idea!
That's pretty crappy that the contract ambulance service insisted on a wheel chair. It seems like they should listen to the facility and patient on what they need. I wonder if the were double loading the run - 2 patients on one run? Is that done, let alone allowed? Is there higher profit using wheel chair (one less person needed for the transport?) ? There's a money reason in there somewhere. Royally Stinks that you might be stuck with a bill for something that is already paid for(?) by the facility, to get the service needed.
I hope the week's appointments don't heave any more wrenches in your directions, you've had enough thrown at your for a good long time. (((hugs)))
THanks for looking. I really appreicate it, especially with all you have going on.
Jackie
Hi Marly: So sorry about Carole, it seems that people in healthcare are a little on edge, I am sure it is due to the pandemic last year, sadly it is a field thy have chosen and should so kindness and compassion to the people who do not feel well.
The pillow case reminds me of one from when my brother was a baby.
I hope you can get that pill in Nitzy.
Hugs
Catherine
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