In June, following thyroid surgery, my life was turned upside down. The doctor walked into his exam room and said "I've got some bad news." Follicular Variant of Papillary Carcinoma with hurthle cell change. Not exactly what you want to hear when you are alone and thinking you are having just a routine check-up. July 23rd, I had the second surgery. Here it is October--almost November--and my TSH level is 64 when it should be 2. It is still down from the 150 it got up to. My blogging ability and creative abilities just flew out the window. I am determined today to use the gifts of creation that God gave me and hope to show something very soon.

He Arose!

I painted this pillowcase for my gson, Will for Easter. Hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed Easter.

I went to the neurosurgeon today. I am put on hold until Friday week, when they will take another mri and some more xrays. The foot is healing a bit every day.

How is this for a cute shoe, lol! Unfortunately they only come in one per set. I went to the ortho doc today and he changed the splint and bandage for this shoe--so much more comfortable. The foot is healing nicely and I will be good as new before long. Hope everyone had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

This is my hallway. This is my area that I have decided to show my love of birds. I must say that if a bird happens to fly into the house, I am petrified and run for cover, lol. There are birdhouses and nests and birds in the hallway--along with many family pictures.

Tomorrow I go to the orthopedic doctor to have a permanent cast of some type put on my foot. He was out of town last week or it would already be done. How I wish I had shaved my legs and painted my toenails before the fall!

I had so many plans to make special gifts for this Easter. I am going to try and work on some today; so hopefully will have a picture soon.

As a final thought, this is a day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it!

In one of the crazy twists and turns of life, I fell Sunday and broke one of the metatarsal bones in my left foot. I called my sister and told her I guess we were competing, lol. Of course she won as she broke three bones, lol. Hopefully soon, I shall be back to creating.

Sisters are one of the special gifts from God. Actually, there were four sisters, but the baby (Jacqueline) was 15 years younger than me; so wasn't born at this time. She now is at home in heaven. This is from left to right, Peggy (the baby at this time), Mary (the first born) and myself, Judy (the middle child). This post is about Mary. She fell and broke her leg in 3 places last week and underwent surgery today. She tripped while walking her little dog. She is doing well, but still has a bit of a recovery. Mary has had our mother, who has Alzheimers, living with her for many years. That makes her part "saint". She is also one of the most creative and talented people around--has made many gorgeous quilts. Get well quick Mary!

The mri was not as encouraging as hoped. I'm to see a neurosurgeon soon. Prayers will be deeply appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I keep telling myself--two more days and then hopefully no more pain and headaches. I feel like a wimp. Yesterday I stayed on a heating pad. Today I've decided to share a wall hanging that I made for my oldest son. He loves all things cowboy; so I made it with a western flair. On the first is a picture of my son, his son, and me. The second picture includes the little indian (grandson) swinging in a tree, lol, my son dressed for days gone by and the little gun in holster was from a set of diaper pins that my son wore as a baby.

I got the sweetest little doll from http://roseyposeyconfections.blogspot.com/ and I can't wait to create with her. Cheryl dressed her and put a tiny valentine in her hand--just darling. She is 2 1/4 inches tall--don't you just love miniatures! Cheryl is a precious person. Go visit her cute blog.

I won't be stitching for a few more days; so I shall share one of my hearts (which really needs to be finished up, lol) I have to go back on Monday for an MRI again and then will see a neurologists Tuesday. All prayers would be deeply appreciated. I hope everyone had a marvelous Valentine's Day--filled with love and chocolate and wonderful family and friends.

I have been dealing with a headache from a neck injury; so no creating this week. After a doctor visit tomorrow, I hope to be able to stitch again. I shall share a picture of a pillow that I made as a wedding gift for a cousin not too long ago. The lighting made the top corner appear gold, but it all white and cream.

This is a work in progress that I have decided to finish up. I love hands--they tell so much about someone. I think the reason I love antiques is knowing that someone lovingly touched something long ago. I have a little collection of hand dishes and they make me smile to see them holding things. Ahh, back to the block. When finished it will be part of a victorian themed wall hanging. I did the hand on fabric--I enjoy painting on fabric as it unites two of my creative pastimes. When finished there will be a lacy cuff and jewelry. Hope you enjoy.

Today I thought I would share one of my favorite things. I almost named my blog The Crinoline Lady, lol. I love the crinoline ladies from long ago. This beautiful dresser scarf was given to me by a dear friend.

I am terribly claustrophobic. I have no idea why. Today I had to have an MRI. With some calming medicine and my face covered with a washcloth, I made it through with no problem, lol.
I hopefully will have the results Monday. Unforturnately, for my creating, the medicine has kept me sleepy all day; so hopefully I will be able to do something tomorrow. Blogger refuses to let me add a picture, sorry.

Here are two more of the needlecases that I created.

More needlecases. The first is cq with a boot I painted on fabric. The second is a mint tin that I painted. Enjoy! I've done many of these for friends and family.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the good wishes and sweet comments. I'm feeling a bit better--now waiting for an MRI to be scheduled. One of my dear friends signature is "Growing old is not for wimps" and I have to agree, lol. Since I haven't been creating, I've decided to share some of the needlecases and needle books I've made. Hope you enjoy! The first was for a swap I was in for a friend. The second is made with an AOL tin for a friend.

Have the flu. Back soon.

Here is a close-up of the tussy mussy. I'm learning, as I go, lol.

This is the new Valentine decoration I made. I added red beaded hearts for eggs. The bird is beaded too. I love birds.

The tussy mussy picture is a bit hard to see, but I put a childhood picture of two of my sisters and myself on it with silk ribbon roses around.

This is a friend's block from an rr I was in. I did the silk ribbon swan for her. I'm sharing this while I wait for my batteries to charge and can show the finished tussy mussy.

Today was beautiful and lots of sunshine. It was wonderful after being so very cold (for Texas anyway, lol). I'm working on some tussy mussys for valentines. Hopefully will have pictures tomorrow.

I'm hoping I finally am able to post again. This is a test to see.