But will soon! Once this satin stitch band is completed, the area of this sampler I was attracted to will begin. I do not and never did like alternating red and blue letters and only a few would need changed to the bronze, thinking about it. Insignificant isn't it? But you know I'm weird and that second row is annoying this crabass.
I had to change to a darker blue for the satin stitch band because any threads that aren't contrasted enough to the linen are very difficult for me to see. One shade darker was enough to solve that, and no harm done.
Taking Carole's friend to see her today while we visit a furniture store a few miles from there. She is ticked at me because her last call yesterday was to complain about the new cable box and she couldn't get the tv to work. ASK SOMEONE! HIT THE BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE! She calls me for every little thing as if I am in the next room and I'm 40 minutes away, and most always it's something she or the staff could solve. She'll get over it, has before, and will again.
I am still searching for a female doctor, may have to stay with one that I was sent to for covid. She told me to come back in a year, and that tells me she is casual. I don't think a hot flashing 70 year old with auto immune, high stress, balding, and a-fib should be seen annually. I don't understand why after almost a year of anxiety, fear, and extreme stress ended, and a brief time of relief, it feels like it's starting again but less intense.
Heavy rains are melting the piles of snow into lakes, and the filthy black piles along the roads are sure making a mess on cars. Winter in PA. Crapola.
Enjoy your day!
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Am I a terrible person to think that after a hellish year (NOT dismissing what Carole went through!), it's not all bad if Carole is mad that you missed one call? Especially if she's calling for every little thing. I know it's hard for her to be away from her home, but I worry about you and what if she's going to expect you to run over 80 times a day when she does return.
Good grief, DH doesn't have nearly the things you have going on, and he's usually in at least 2-3 times a year, for blood tests if nothing else, it seems.
I can imagine Carole's sense of need, but your idea of leaving her with the thought that
she ask someone there or try to "play" with the remote might solve it. You have done
more, much more, when with her and away from her (compute the time) that she should now
be at a point where consideration for you might play into it. Enuff! Don't mean to nose
in... just concerned for your welfare and what you have expended these past years... Hope you find a doc who will evaluate "all" your personal concerns and hone in to finding sound remedies.... You are someone special, Marly.
It’s exhausting being your own health advocate PLUS your sister’s. My hubby’s doctor is closing her practice so now he doesn’t have a doctor. As we live in Canada he’s now on a list which can take years.
I must admit I am not a fan of the alternating blue/red letters, but if it were me, I would live with it ;-)
Carole is so lucky to have you and she should be a little more tolerant since you are 40 minutes away, but old people can just be crabasses!
We have not gotten the amount of rain they were predicting for today, but the temps are falling, rain will be coming again soon, then ice and snow. I hate winter.
I think it is safe to assume that you are a very meticulous stitcher. I agree that alternating red and blue letters/numbers are not my favorite either. You will make it work, I am sure of that.
Having lived in a family situation, much like yours with your sister, I know that whatever you do it will never be enough. When you are historically the "go-to" person, it is set in stone. I know you get to the point where you dread answering the phone. I hear ya!
About a doctor, no, no, no, a one-year follow-up is not appropriate. Good luck with your search. Right now I think it is more difficult than usual. In the interim, I would contact that office with a new complaint. Best wishes.
Marly, you definitely don't need a casual laid back doctor. You need a good Internal Medicine doctor. Relating to your feeling stressed after all you have been through last few years, PTSD is real. You think you are doing fine and your body says nope. Give yourself some grace and don't be so hard on yourself. You are a wonder!
Soooo, this cranky crow would never have likely been much bothered by alternating blue and red letters....until a certain (endearing) crabass brought them to my attention. And, no, I don't care for them. Would they bother me enough to play the frog song? Nope...I'm too busy serenading an entire portion of my Christmas stitch...and a hooking project...AND a second hooking project. Got any meltaways left???? ~Robin~
It seems to me with all you have going on that your doctor would want to see you more than once a year. But what do I know? If Carole can't seem to figure out the TV maybe she should read a book. Those are easy to figure out. About the anxiety, fear and stress creeping back in, judging by the state of our country, I think we're all going through all of those to some degree. You're definitely not alone there.
Marly you are doing a lot for Carole so don't judge to harse on yourself--your own health is bad too so you are doing what you can and that is a lot more than shhe asked for. So take care of yourself and perhaps Mark can take the call from Carole so now and than?
For mebthe second row with the red and blue letters don't feel right and I would change the colors or stitch some of them in the same color as the first row.
No much rain here but a second storm is coming our way and a third tomorrow.
Take care and stay save, Truus from Holland
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