Thank you, thank you one and all for your unbelievably kind, sweet, and encouraging words in the last post! I am indeed surrounded by so many who are supporting me in my recovery. There is much more I could tell you about the last couple of months. So many amazing ways I have been … Continue reading Face Like a Flint
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Resurrection Shawl
When I received the diagnosis that I had Ulcerative Colitis, and the medicines that were intended to put it into remission, I had such hope of recovery! I wanted to make something through the recovery period that would be a part of my healing and then represent God's faithfulness to me as I wrapped it … Continue reading Resurrection Shawl
Shout from the Rooftops!
As different medications were given to me to try and put the Ulcerative Colitis into remission, I did experience some improvement. And when I did, I wanted to shout it to the world! When you've been so miserable, ANY appearance of possible improvement is so exciting!! But it was very short lived. Only a day … Continue reading Shout from the Rooftops!
Food Issues
In the days, weeks, months leading up to hospitalizaton, my relationship with food was changing. I have always loved to eat. I loved fresh salads as well as ice cream, steak and potatoes along with cake, roasted veggies as well as fresh breads. The only things I didn't care for were beets and ocra. When … Continue reading Food Issues
Unique Perspective
I just gasped to see the date on this sketch. Gheesh! I am amazed at how long I've been battling this disease. And so glad it is now cured. Symptoms began just before Christmas, though they were mild then. As the disease progressed and symptoms worsened, I tried to get an appointment to see my … Continue reading Unique Perspective
Not Enough Daffodils
Before I landed in the hospital, colitis had progressed to where my everyday life was pretty miserable. I was rapidly losing strength and weight, due to 15-20 visits to the bathroom a day. I couldn't go anywhere. And I couldn't find the energy to do even the simplest of things, like make dinner for my … Continue reading Not Enough Daffodils
A Flower Strewn Path
I'm home! I have a long way to go recuperating from surgery, but I'm home and it is lovely to be here with my family and the comforts of home. There is a lot I could say about the last couple of months. But it is still forming in my mind and heart and feels … Continue reading A Flower Strewn Path
A Place of Quiet
This is where I'm longing to be lately. Yes, I'd love for the weather to be pretty and warm enough for drawing at the Factory Courtyard, but I'm also longing for quiet spaces, a less frenetic life. With that in mind, I'm going to take a break from all my blogs except for Letters To … Continue reading A Place of Quiet
Eclection Perfection
Chris Federico, the owner of Eclection in downtown Kernersville, has opened the arms of her shop to the faithful few who love to come out and draw. We are really grateful for such a beautiful spot to be indoors for the cold weather, to have so many wonderful things to draw, to sip delicious tea, … Continue reading Eclection Perfection
Sustainable Art
Last weekend, when Maddie was sick, it made me remember a wonderful morning just a couple of days before with two visiting artist friends from Reidsville. After combing the creations in Eclection, Vintage Jane, and Renew, we sat talking away at Amalfi's about how to be artists in and around our lives as mothers. It's … Continue reading Sustainable Art