:: Just playing with my camera on a Monday morning – trying to find some cool in the midst of all this hot weather we are having. The birdbath has become a very popular hangout for those in need of a refreshing dip. This is the time of year I wish I lived on a lake or had a pool. My sister has a pool but, unfortunately, she lives in Florida.
:: I’ve decided to have my gall bladder removed. ASAP. But I have to wait until this Thursday to meet with a surgeon. Just take the thing out, already. Do you know that if I had gone to the emergency room just one day sooner, they would have taken the gall bladder out the day after my procedure and the whole thing would be a distant memory? Because it was close to a holiday weekend and for some reason they don’t remove gall bladders on a Friday, they wouldn’t take it out. This whole thing is dragging on a bit too long for me. I have to start looking for work but I can’t do that until I’ve recovered from the surgery. In the meantime, I am devouring mysteries. I’m reading more than I have in a long time.
:: I’m on day 21 of no coffee and am through the worst part of withdrawal. However, every morning I have a little slump after I’ve been up an hour or two. I usually fall asleep in the chair for a few minutes. I’m looking forward to the day when all of my energy comes back and there are no longer any cravings.
:: I’ve been visiting all the wonderful creative spaces in Where Bloggers Create. I’m up to the Rs now. Every space reflects the personality of the artist and the variety of sizes, shapes and colors never ceases to amaze me. If you haven’t already, you should stop by and visit. Very inspiring! If you’re here for my WBC post, just scroll down.
:: A shot of the Jumping Jacks in the morning light. Have a wonderful Monday.
The good thing is that the surgery is so much easier and the recuperation time is so much less that it was in the past. And at least you can look forward to feeling better. Hope you can get it done soon.
Love your little jumping jack rack! Very cool.
i’m glad you have decided to have your gall bladder removed. You will feel much better, or so say my friends who have had this done. I have thought about you so much. It’s been hot here, too,
You are such a good photographer. You know how to use the light!!!! I see those things sometimes, but to catch them in a photograph???? No, can’t do it.
You’re almost there, dear friend. They will take it out and you can move forward. We can virtually hold hands as we take our baby steps toward what we must do. Love you.
Brenda
Claudia,
Glad you have made the decision. You will bounce right back and feel better real quickly!
It is hot here…After being cold I swore I wouldn’t complain about the heat so I am not complaining, I am just stating a fact!
Have a good week and I love those jumping jacks.
Carol
I am sure you feel better now that you have made the decision. It will all be over before you know it. ~Hugs, Patti
Sorry to learn you are not feeling well. I really love your blog. The picture you posted this morning of the window is lovely. I have a thing for windows, mostly cats in windows but gorgeous curtains will do. All the best with what’s ahead. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
Hi Claudia,
I’m new here so I didn’t know you were not feeling your best.
Hope you will be good as new soon.
Sue
xo
Claudia, So sorry to read of your health issues. The scariest part for me was thinking about life without coffee….! Seriously though, have had lots of friends have their gallbladder removed and they are so happy once it is finally behind them. Here’s saying an extra little prayer for you for the day to hurry up and for a speedy recovery! Xo, Sue
You won’t miss that bg! It was the best part of my body parts removed, & I don’t miss it one bit.
Best of luck with all your medical healings & issues, Claudia. It is no fun being in pain.
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~
Marydon
I had to stop drinking coffee for a bit when I was pregnant and found that orange juice gave me a bit of a boost in the morning right before work. I hope this helps.
I know eactly how you feel about wanting to get the operation over with.Hope you find relief soon!
Blessings, Joanne
I don’t think I realized before that you have jumping jacks. What a marvelous thing to collect and have hanging around. Just so cute! Wishing you luck with that pesky gall bladder and I think it’s a good thing to have it out and get it over with. Life’s too short to sit around suffering.
DI
Heading out for PT session, but come look at video of Miss Caroline walking, sugar. Just too funny!
xoxo,
Connie
Hi Claudia – hope your surgery date is soon. Thanks for commenting on my blog today. Books saved for ‘down time’ when the only energy available is reading/resting is a great thing. Take care.
I have to remember should I ever need to “they don’t do gall bladders on Fridays”. LOL
Hoping they do the surgery soon and you’re back to doing flips!
Good Decision Claudia, you’ll feel much better. Easy surgery and recovery. The doctor will tell you that you can eat anything afterward…NOPE, not true…stay away from rich, greasy and spicy foods which I’m sure you already do.
Take Care and I’m sending good thoughts.
bunny
Whoa…. chickie…. I just got to the B’s in the Where Bloggers create party. I’m having a great time toooo.. :-)
Sorry they’re holding you up on the whole gall bladder gig…. darn it all. I had mine out and it was the easiest surgery I’ve ever had…. I was up and running (ok…not RUNNING) in a few days and had very little pain…. hope yours goes just as well.
No coffee….. hmmmmm. I used to drink a ton and for some reason lost my taste for it and drank only tea. Well, somehow I’ve had a yearning for it and have had gallons of the stuff…. I think it’s lots better for us to have NONE. Good job girl.
Huggies,
Spencer
Claudia, the good news is… I have heard from those who had the surgery, they were up and about within hours, felt normal within days. Had to remind themselves to take it easy for a week. Hope you find the same immediate relief, SOON!
Dear Claudia, first of all, since a long time without visiting you, I wish your surgery a complete success and that you recover completely healed very soon.
And now, let me tell you how much I have enjoyed looking your older posts where there is so much beauty and lovely creations to see, you have been doing so many great things lately. Have loved your creation space and congrats for being featured, so inspiring for many people.
well dear, wishing you the best and much blessings to your surgery.
sending you lots of hugs
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Nothing but good thoughts headed your way for your impending surgery. Thank you for swinging in to see the Invasion of Coneflowers.
hugs ~lynne~
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Nothing but good thoughts headed your way for your impending surgery. Thank you for swinging in to see the Invasion of Coneflowers.
hugs ~lynne~
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Nothing but good thoughts headed your way for your impending surgery. Thank you for swinging in to see the Invasion of Coneflowers.
hugs ~lynne~
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Nothing but good thoughts headed your way for your impending surgery. Thank you for swinging in to see the Invasion of Coneflowers.
hugs ~lynne~
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Nothing but good thoughts headed your way for your impending surgery. Thank you for swinging in to see the Invasion of Coneflowers.
hugs ~lynne~
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Nothing but good thoughts headed your way for your impending surgery. Thank you for swinging in to see the Invasion of Coneflowers.
hugs ~lynne~
Wishing you the best, Claudia, on your surgery. Get well soon!
Out darn gall bladder! We have a friend who had his out about a year ago. He had a very short recovery and even attended a football game with us a week after having it done. Of course I know everyone is different, but I hope you have the same quick, easy recovery. I know it’s never easy having these procedures done, but just think of all those Jack Reacher novels you can go through. Lee Child is the perfect choice to read when you have a lot going on and just need a good book for distraction… Ann
Best of luck with your procedure, and here’s to a comfortable recuperation! Love your pictures :)
Hi Claudia,
I know! You get to a point where you are just done with it and ready to get on with your life…feeling good. I will be thinking about you on Thursday as you visit your doctor. Good luck with the surgery…I understand it is much easier than it was at one time. I am confident that you will do great and have a speedy recovery. Then, you can get back to enjoying your life. Feel better soon! Thinking of you! xoxo Kim
Hoping you are able to get the surgery over and done with soon, Claudia! Sending good thoughts and prayers! XO
Those jumping jacks are just magical. The way you captured them in this shot is perfect. The angel and the light makes them seem real. Love it
Hi Claudia,
Good luck with your upcoming surgery, and I wish you a speedy recovery! I saw that you were featured on Pink Saturday. Congratulations, and it’s nice to meet you (online, that is). I love your precious jumping jacks that you have hanging on hooks. They look like they were made in Germany.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for taking time to leave a comment. I’m glad you got to see what “Mitford” really looks like, since you have read the books. I like your charming cottage very much!
Take care,
Denise at Forest Manor
I’ll be thinking of you all week with your surgery on Thursday. Sure hope it cools down before you come home. Take care and take it slow. We will all carry on and look forward to your return.
Hugs,
Kate
Just catching up after returning home… so glad to hear that you’re going to have the surgery. I know you will be feeling so much better soon.
I loved the visit to your wee little studio at WBC. Your creative space is so enchanting. Everything is so special, and I love that. I had hoped to have my creative space “photo worthy” by this year, however it just didn’t happen. Maybe next year? I’ll just keep chippin’ away at it.
Hugs,
Jill
My sister-in-law had hers out a couple of years ago and has been healthy as a horse ever since. P.S. Where did you find your lovely window treatments?