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A Strange Day

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Don is doing very well. The bandages were removed and the incision healed nicely. His thumb is straight again! His hand is sore because he’s now using it without the support of a bandage. But all is well. And the best news? Playing guitar is perfect therapy.

Good news/bad news: let’s start with the bad. I spilled water all over my laptop and it isn’t working. I’m following all the instructions as to letting it dry out for 48 hours so we’ll see what happens, The cost of a new laptop is daunting and I must admit, it’s sent me into a bit of a panic. I’m writing this on my iPad, which slows up the whole process, but so far, so good. Because it happened right before we went to bed, I didn’t get much sleep. As I didn’t get much sleep the night before, I’m now running on empty.

The good news: this girl arrived yesterday.

I will take better photos today. This is Nina, made by Dragonfly Blythe who lives in Israel. She is exquisite, more lovely than I already thought she was. Her face! Blue veins on her forehead, teeth, gorgeous eyes and mouth. And her hair is soft, made of wool. When taken out of the braids, it’s quite voluminous.

There’s a story behind her. I saw her over two months ago and fell in love with her. I had a conversation with Ola and expressed my interest. She was very reasonably priced. I eventually backed out because Ella was on her way to me. But I couldn’t get her out of my head, so a month later I contacted Ola again. She was still available.

I told Ola I had to wait for my check and she kindly and patiently put her on hold.

Can you see the veins on her eyelids? I love her. Never say never, but I do think she will complete the family.

What a strange 24 hours!

Stay safe.

Happy Tuesday.

Outrunning the Rain

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I have yet to respond to your comments but thank you so much for your thoughts on Gordon Lightfoot. We played his music for much of the day yesterday. He will be deeply missed.

My goal yesterday: trying to outrun the rain in order to mow the front lawn. After so much rain it was still very wet in places. And we have more coming.

So, in the afternoon, when I thought enough time had passed to lessen the soggy patches, I got the lawnmower out and mowed. I did it at a faster pace than I usually do because I could see clouds darkening on the horizon. I ended up taking a short break when it started to rain, then I was back at it until I got to the lower third, where it was so wet I could no longer continue.

Needless to say, I’m tired today. But I am conscious that I am the only one who can mow this week and the grass is very, very long. So I had to make a start. Rain today. Rain tomorrow. And then, finally, a break. I’ll go back at it on Saturday after we’ve had a day to dry out.

Let’s not mention all the weeding and pruning that has to be done, all of which has been neglected due to the rain. It feels overwhelming.

Pip is wearing a new outfit that I got from a seller in Spain. Since she already had a yellow barrette in her hair, as well as yellow shoes on her feet, she was chosen as the model.

I still haven’t heard from Brenda, which I find very concerning. It’s not like her. Send some prayers her way, please.

Today I have to buy some more groceries. Don doesn’t have a follow-up appointment until Monday and he’s getting frustrated. Restless. I don’t blame him. Hopefully, in six more days, the bandages will be removed and he’ll have more mobility.

He talked to Adrian yesterday and he sounds like his old self. Our mantra here is “Think of Adrian” – we invoke it whenever we are tempted to complain too much about hand surgery or sinuses or allergies or sore joints.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

 

The Patient

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Full-time caregiver, here. I’m making light of it but I do know many of you have been serious full-time care givers and it’s much more than I’m dealing with.

It’s also cold and rainy and we’re trying not to turn on the heat at this late date because we have very little oil left and ordering some right now is an expense we don’t need. So, it’s dreary and damp and we have a lot more rain coming later today and throughout the week.

Don’s in a bit more pain today than he was yesterday. We’re still icing the hand every half hour and no showers until tomorrow. I washed his hair in the kitchen sink yesterday. It brings back memories of my childhood, when I routinely washed my hair in the kitchen until I began to take showers. Clean hair and a sponge bath and the day seems better.

I’m cooking at night, with Don’s guidance. It isn’t that I don’t know how to cook, I just don’t like it one bit and, I admit, I’ve been spoiled by Don taking over the cooking. Hang in there, Don, it’s only for about 5 more days. Actually, last night’s dinner turned out pretty good!

What else? I have to do some grocery shopping today (another thing that Don usually does because he likes it) and I really want to get the impatiens I bought 3 days ago in some pots, especially before it begins to rain heavily this afternoon.

Anyway, my sweetie is hanging in there. He gave himself a research task to do online – he’s exploring a certain genre of music – and it’s keeping him occupied.

No time for photos, so here’s a recent one of Holly – from last week:

You’d better tie those shoelaces, Holly.

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

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