Glimpse

 First, wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

My follow up visit showed the retina is healing nicely, I am able to recline now.  Unfortunately, that moved the bubble to center, perception and vision problems will continue for a few more weeks. 

 This holiday is very difficult for us, Chris is really struggling.  His favorite meal, her favorite to prepare, she loved to cook and bake.

Here is a snap of before, and a glimpse of progress.  

We had the shiplap left over from the back room, just enough for this tiny area. I wanted to have a counter for candle/accessories which wasn't possible with the pedestal.  Also, the wainscoting was a cheap mess, covered with saw chatter marks.  So added the shiplap over, scott will construct a wood top with apron and two bins.

This is a test for height and apron size.

Panels/trim installed, putty and paint touch up after vanity is installed.  My tiny iron towel rack with bean ends is not to be found.

The vessel sink is white and the waterfall faucet, other hardware and mirror frame will be black.  I wanted an unusual sink but none are available in such a small size. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you.

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Help me sparkle

 My oh my.  Friends told me that the laser repair of a retinal tear was quick and a piece of cake.  My treatment for detached retina was not so sweet.  The nurse said she never had a patient tolerate those laser settings.  Did I have a choice?  My rear end was lifting off the table and the procedure lasted much longer than I expected.   Great doctor and staff, explained there was still fluid at the outline resulting in two passes around the horseshoe flap.  Still nauseous, dizzy, off balance and very grateful.  The bubble shaking and distorting my vision is not helping and will be present for a while.  Sleeping upright with head down will also continue.

I have a request.  Until my vision returns, searching online is quite difficult.  I have decided to make a few decorative pins with beads from some of Mom's and Carole's jewelry.  What are those fancy pincushion pins called?  When I tried searching for 3" and 4" pins for jewelry or beads, they are flexible for earrings and such, not sturdy at all. What are those pins called?  Hat pins?

Chris was released from hospital, severe inflammation of esophagus, stomach.  He is still finding totes with her clothes and I was hoping it would get easier to sort them.  It is not.   I considered cutting this sweater for a pillow, not enough of a margin for small ornaments.  But someone would love to wear this I'm sure, probably better to donate.  Mark is missing her so much, especially when making her favorite dinners that he enjoyed sharing.

That's all.  Head is spinning, time to stop.

Hope everyone is well.

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Dammit

 I can barely see. My exam and tests last thursday showed a retinal tear. The fall right after caused me to reschedule repair to today.  In that time, it detached.  I had the gas bubbles injected into my eyeball (i know, always looking for a good time), and must keep my head down as low as possible with a tilt.  The bubbles apply pressure to the detached pieee, hopefully enough to allow the laser to fuse.  If not, full surgery in hospital.  I go back tomorrow morning to see if laser repair is possible.  Must sleep upright with pillows pushing head down.  Even if it works, this will continue for a week.  Been a few hours and the bubbles combined into Mickey Mouse's hat. 

Chris is getting scoped in the morning.

Carole leaves and all hell breaks loose!

And yep, all cats are neutered except for the two mothers and their kittens.

What a difference a few days can make, huh?

Dammit.

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Continuing

 Good grief.  ......  

is there really any grief that is good?  Never thought about that.

Anyway, two consecutive ER visits and next day admission for Chris once again. As before, each visit costs him $200.  Admit from the ER is no co-pay, not next day!  Total of $800 which is frustrating.  They suspect internal bleeding, so sick, cough will not stop, dry and choking.  Sinus and chest are clear.  I'm assuming esophagus ulcers/inflammation.  If not, gallbladder surgery from a few weeks ago is wacky. 

I had vertigo for two days, dramamine and zofran will hopefully get me through my retina repair today.  If the laser sends me spinning, I'll be packing a barf bag next to the heart monitor cell.  Always be prepared.

Please send good thoughts for Chris to finally have answers and healing.

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Saturday. Am I right?

 When trying to find a small bag to carry the monitor of my heart sensor, I found this very small seed sack purchased decades ago.  I little too long but glad I found it, so sweet.  And in need of a wash.

I don't have a fanny pack and the crossbody mini purse is too small, plus would be swinging in my way.  We bought several thin ones for Carole's wheelchair, don't know where they are but with everyone sick, not going over to look.  We just drop off food.  

Chris was in ER again last night, coughing, choking, dizzy, so sick.  Like the kids have been in the last few weeks.  They asked him if he had pets. ........ 'Ya think?  With no agencies to take the cats, she was told to release them or take to an Amish farm.  None have ever been outside.  They have lived together but need socialization with people, need fostering to adjust.  Some are fine with Sophia and Tracy, others still hide.  No one will adopt a pet they can't interact with during initial visit.  

Seeing Carole's long rope necklaces of wood beads, pearls, sparkly beads, chains and such, hanging here ready for donation, I thought about connecting them for a tree garland.  Then decided ..... not a good idea.  But Sophia said she would love to have gram's fancies on her tree.

Lauren and Cherie, so sorry about your injuries!  I feel fortunate about mine after reading what you dealt with.

Scott is starting a few jobs here Monday including tearing off damaged ceiling drywall.  I need lots of tape and plastic drop cloths.  I hate that dust.  I will share the tiny tiny half bath changes.

Enjoy your weekend folks.

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Sit, stay

Ask for a treat.

It's raining.  Went to my 6 month check at ophthalmologist's office which I dread.  The fierce light through the dilated pupil is unbearable to my sensitive eyes.  But necessary.  He found several problems but one needed treatment very soon, horseshoe tear in retina.  They made an appointment for laser surgery at 4 pm.  Between those appointments was a long overdue hair cut.

Do not like the end layering, but since I am wearing it pinned up (I leave shedding hairs everywhere), it's fine.  We talk for a while about Carole and as I am leaving, I went flying.  The exterior door mat slid on the wet sealed pebble concrete as if on ice.   My back was not hurt on the door frame or threshold, but my foot was pointing the wrong way and my bad knee took the brunt of the fall.  As I was helped into the car, seeing this was not a good sign.

I was right.

Those are deep holes from the decorative stone pebbles in the concrete.  Might not have been so bad had I not been airborne before landing.

Eye surgery was rescheduled to Monday, brace and ice on ankle, knee feels like a sledgehammer hit.  So I sit.  My eyes always take a day to return to normal after dilation.  It's been six hours and no change yet.  I can't imagine dealing with the laser light and such during surgery but it has to be done.  Numbing does not reduce light sensitivity.

Hope your day has been going better than mine!

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