Sunday, October 6, 2019

A Quick Check In

Our lifestyle has changed since my husband of nearly 50 years had a serious stroke in May 20019. No more running out for groceries when I want to. He can't be left alone and we have to rely on our two adult daughters to help out when we need them. We really do appreciate their efforts.

I've been busy taking care of the hubby who can't care for himself and preparing for Yom Kippur. I thought I would drop in just to let you know I am planning on continuing to post on this blog.

I've been taking an occasional online art course now and then from various teachers. The following photo is of a handmade art journal I recently made from a course I was taking called Playing With Fire on JeanneOliver.com.
And I finally took some time to paint the view of the house next door.
This the first I've painted since my husband came home from the rehabilitation center in August. Maybe some things are back to being normal again.

I'll be back to post soon about what else I'm up to. Life is a challenge!

Monday, September 23, 2019

Another Season In Life

The last time I posted was over two years ago. Since then my husband suffered two more strokes. The last was the worst and affected his mobility and speech.

This is a whole different ballgame. We never thought when we were in our twenties we would ever find ourselves in this situation. Life is full of surprises. Whatever doesn't kill you will make you stronger, but enough of that. It's time to resurrect my blog.

Because I'm my husband primary caretaker and I have little chance to interact with others, this is my way to have contact with other people. Thank the Lord for the internet. Now on to my post.

The outside temperatures have gotten cooler. The goldenrod and and wild asters are starting to bloom. And I find myself starting to "nest".
That is I feel like nesting. But...there are too many chores to do outside and wrap up those before it really gets cold outside.

I had such big plans for my garden this year that never materialized. Maybe next year. I do have time to place the blocks around my new raised garden bed and get it ready for next season. and then there is the necessary weeding to clean the veggie garden for next year, etc..

I'm in the middle of stripping a small side table. My plan is to paint it and tile the top. I have another table waiting in the wings to refinish along with two dining room chairs. There are always more projects waiting to be planned.

It took me over a week to complete writing this little bit. Next time I'll have more to share and I hope it won't take so long to blog.




A Quick Check In

Our lifestyle has changed since my husband of nearly 50 years had a serious stroke in May 20019. No more running out for groceries when I wa...