2023. That sounds absurd.
Where did my life go?
Well as the clock struck midnight, and I was finishing the row of over one, it happened. Here is my work.
Here is the chart.
Once I aligned 96 to the block's corner, I continued studying/counting the hand printed tiny x's and didn't realize it was the wrong block.
Pay attention!!! I need to work out a plan and as of now, it is to remove May 17 17 and the 96, stitch that full date as a second line. Add a motif to the left of ANN to balance or maybe AGE 14? Your thoughts on my major blunder? And notice the style S used in sampler and September, but not in her name (Stone). Common or curious?
Carole update - a nurse finally visited yesterday, is coming back Tuesday to check the wound. He is concerned, said it must have been brewing beneath for some time because it is too far along to be two days old. It's above her waist. The nurse was appalled that she has had no help for over two weeks, is speaking with her doctor Monday morning. Nope. No intention of going back to facility. First, the hospital bed that raises and has an overhead grab bar will make a huge difference in her struggles. I argued with her for two months about getting one to replace her king bed and she was adamant. Don't touch my bed! Second, third, fourth, fifth .... no sense complaining and you don't need details.
Happy new year folks! Blunders and all.
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7 comments:
Bummer on Carole's setbacks. Keep in mind how hard you tried to get her to stay in the facility or make changes to her home. You did all you could, and have nothing to feel guilty about. The situation sort of reminds me of dealing with teenagers sometimes - you can talk and explain until you're blue in the face why what they want to do is not good, but there's NO getting through.
Oh No on the name & date position error. I like your plan to fix it though. That line "merely a suggestion!" about pirate rules from Pirates of the Caribbean movie applies quite well to cross stitch patterns as well, especially samplers.
Canada’s medical system is failing too. Seniors and those who are more marginalized were the first to fall through the cracks. We’re abusing our people. 😔
Marly, so sorry about your mistake on Ann. I think you found a good solution to fix it! I had to do some fudging on what I’m working on because I miscounted and was way too far along to rip it out!
I’m glad a nurse finally showed up to attend to Carole. You have no reason to feel guilty, but I understand because of things that happened with my mom. I hope that Carole will realize, at some point, that you were right and she should of stayed where she was. Take care.....Cherie in WI
I think that what you came up with to put the full date on a second line,is the best solution. Still like Ann, it's a beautiful sampler.
Marly you are an angel for Carole how you are helping her with so many things, how you are caring for her and all that for many many years! It's Carole her own descision to have the kingsize bed to stay, what makes it more difficult for herself to come out of bed.
Do hope that this nurse will come back and perhaps Carole will listen to him to take that hospitalbed.
Please be kind for yourself Marly and don't feel guilty.
Take care of yourself
Big hug for you and Mark, Truus from Holland
Good Jan. 2nd, Marly.
You can fix Ann, but I don't know about Carole. When you have someone who is strong willed, stubborn, etc. etc. you are beating your head against a wall. I know, I have one here.
You will be the one to wind up being sick if you don't have help with her.
I hope the doctor will take care of her situation, make it heal, ease your mind and let you get on with Ann.
Praying that this will be a much better year for YOU !
Hugs and many prayers,
Charlotte in Va.
My word woman, you have more patience than I do. My unfinished projects mock me, regularly. I have to set them aside regularly. I find my eyesight is often the cause, I have noticed a significant change in my vision over the last two months, and I need new glasses. I suspect medications have caused it.
I also suspect that the doctor's office was remiss in forwarding Carole's information and treatment plan. A day or two before intake is not unusual but two weeks is unheard of. Of course too late now but it should never happen.
We lived this dream with my MIL until I just put my foot down and found her the best facility I could, close to us. I may have bribed someone for that room but have no regrets. I am so sorry for the stress and aggravation you have endured because you love your sister. No one teaches us how to handle these things. Happy New Year.
I am so sorry to read that Carole is still having so many issues...but relieved that a nurse finally showed up. Sorry about your stitching "error" - really just a design change. I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I have done that. I have not stitched in weeks (Covid Fog Brain) - hoping to pick it up again shortly.
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