I can tell Spring is here by the warmer temperatures, the tiny little buds on my plants, having the windows open…and my gosh darn allergies. I can’t stop sneezing, my head is stuffed up and I’m having trouble hearing out of one ear. Why is it that the beauty of Spring brings yucky allergies along with it? Doesn’t seem fair, does it?
Our living room is tiny and there are certain pieces of furniture that can’t be moved: the piano, the loveseat, the sideboard. The chairs, however, are another story. All three chairs are in new positions. This started when Riley was really having trouble with stairs and Don and I decided to keep him out of the den for a few days (there are 2 steps down into the den.) Since I blog in the den and Riley always wants to be near me, we moved the most comfortable chair in the living room (the yellow one) nearer to an outlet. That meant the red chair had to move to the other side of the loveseat and this wicker rocker moved to the space vacated by the yellow chair. We’re now back to blogging in the den. However, we like the new arrangement so we’re going to go with it for a while. Sometimes necessity forces one to make a perfect change.
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while might remember this photo of Riley:
That was the idea behind Square #19:
The adorable back of Mr. Riley’s head with the one thing that is always on his mind – food. I tried to stitch the letters for food in what doggie thoughts/writing might look like.
Lee remains the same. The sedation was eased yesterday and Lee opened an eye and Don talked to him a bit – telling him where he was, what day it was, etc. Much of the time for the family is spent waiting. Waiting for any sign of improvement. My hope is that something very positive happens before Don has to leave on Monday night. He would be able to leave on a hopeful note. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers…if you don’t mind, could you keep them coming?
oh yes I too have spring allergies but I will continue to suffer them so I can open my windows and spend time outdoors! (silly Doctor recommended keeping house closed up and air conditioning on) love all your new little stitch blocks too!
Hi Claudia! My gosh, YES, I’m suffering with the allergies too!.. Sneezing, congested, runny nose. I’m AFRAID to open the windows yet!.. UGH! I feel just miserable by nighttime, when it seems to be at its worst! The non-drowsy stuff I take during the day seems to help, but I’ve got to find a better night-time allergy relief product, hopefully sometime today! Sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Prayers are on the way, and hope he is feeling better soon. ~tina
Hi Claudia:
Love the progress you’re making on your squares project. I actually wish I’d joined the group to participate! Perhaps I can get the rules from you and do my own during the year?
I’ll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers this week. Hope you and Don are back together again soon with good news.
xoxo
Donna
I too feel the need to clean out and rearrange this time of year. Gets the cobwebs out of my house and my head! LOL.
The doggie square is so cute and what a great idea. So sorry to hear about your Father in Law. Hope there is improvement soon.
I love the square that you dedicated to Riley – how is he doing?
Sorry to hear about your allergies – they are definitely not fun to deal with!
And you don’t have to ask about prayers for your Lee, I have him and your entire family in my prayer book!
Enjoy your weekend!
Leann
Oh, Claudia, the Riley square is just so precious!
And your chair looks so cozy and inviting!
We continue to pray for Lee.
((Hugs))
M
I have the same living room issues. Small room, with little space for rearranging. But I do a mirror image flip with the seasons, its my only option! My bedroom is worse. No changes at all in there. So I repaint every couple of years for a change.
Best wishes for recovery for Lee.
Hi Claudia,
I’m continuing to send positive thoughts & prayers for Lee!
Love your first photo – very pretty!!! And your latest square is adorable.
Which brings me to… ta-daaaa, I’ve decided to join in the 39 Squares Project! Your words about necessity forcing change made me smile – I hurt my back last week and have to spend a LOT of time in bed, soooo I started embroidering. I LOVE embroidery and the time passes blissfully – I hope to post pics tomorrow. You have finished square 19 & I’m on 5! :)
Cheers!
Zuzu
That square is adorable! I’m working out a square to dedicate to Hagrid. We do love our pups, don’t we?!
Hugs,
Jill
oh, that square of Riley is perfection! will pray for Don.
Your Riley is funny… our cat loves to eat also.. I try to distract him with play or opening the door so he can watch and smell the spring air.
so I love your Riley square!
I hope that your allergies go away forever!
Please count my prayers in for your family.
With Kindness,
Mary
Sweet Greetings from Frog Hollow Farm! It was nice to hear that your father in law is still improving, it’s so frustrating when it’s just waiting to see what happens. I always move our furniture, it’s something that I actually love doing, it’s almost a bit of a joke in our family. Love the back of Mr. Riley’s head – can’t help but smile when you look at it! Ciao, Bella!
I certainly will be praying for your father-in-law! I want to give you some words of encouragement too. Three years ago my 93 year old father, then 90 as well, developed pneumonia. The doctors told my mother and I to prepare for the end. It did look very grim for a time. Suddenly, he turned the corner and made a full recovery. It took some time, but he survived! It’s so important that Don took that trip to CA to be with his dad. I know the will to live is stronger than we realize. Stay positive! Believe in miracles!!
Lots of love and blessings,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
hi claudia,
sorry to hear about all of the sneezing. have you tried taking anything?
how beautiful is this line from this post?
Sometimes necessity forces one to make a perfect change.
omg- beautiful!
my warm thoughts continue for everyone.
xo
elyse
Sending good thoughts for Lee still ((((()))))
Allergies suck…I never had them till I moved the the US…must be all the rain in England :-)
Your squares are looking great and I love that chair there. the whole corner looks so fresh.
I can just tell that I’d like every square inch of your very cozy little cottage, Claudia! Love the back of the dog’s head. And you’re coming right along on your stitching! Good for you! Hope the family crisis is under control soon.
Brenda
Hi, the riley square is so darn cute!! Kathy
Sometimes just moving around some chairs can make your day seem brighter. We have some buds on our trees and bushes too. We even have jonquils blooming. I love the back of Riley’s head in the photo and in the square.
My prayers are still with your family!!
Hello Claudia,
Love your embroidery work with those little squares. And I think Riley’s “square” is cute :-)
It seems people are getting sick these days. Feel better now.
Mizpah,
Li
Hi Claudia, welcome to my blog…
the rearranging of furniture was one of my favourite things to do just because….but it’s especially important when it’s a necessary thing!!!
love the doggie photo and stitching…your squares are coming along! can’t wait to see what you do next!
ciao bella
carmelina
oh yes, and allergies are awful, but try being allergic to the dog you love and have living in the house with you! that’s me…I practically wheeze and sneeze on a daily, minute to minute basis! yikes!
ciao
love your tuesday post below….left a comment there too!
carmelina
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY CLAUDIA AND THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING….WE RECEIVED SNOW, ICE, AND 45MPH WINDS…..JUST THE DAY BEFORE WE WERE ALL SNEEZING BECAUSE TREE POLLEN WAS 100%….ISN’T THE WEATHER ODD.
I HAVE PRAYED AND CONFESSED THIS OVER RILEY:FOR THE SOUL OF EVERY LIVING THING IS IN THE HAND OF GOD
~JOB 12:10
OUR LITTLE RESCUED SCHAUZNER HAS BEEN SICK AND THEN HE GETS BETTER….IT’S CRAZY BUT HE WILL RUB HIS HEAD ON YOU WHEN HE WANTS YOU TO PRAY FOR HIM….I WILL SAY BLESS HIM LORD FROM THE TOP OF HIS BED TO THE SOALES OF HIS FEET. I HAVE ALSO ANNOINTED HIM WITH VEGETABLE OIL WHEN I DIDN’T HAVE ANNOINTING OIL.
ALSO I WAS GOING TO ASK….I TOOK YOUR BUTTON OFF MY BLOG AFTER YOU CHANGED YOUR HEADER…..IS YOUR BUTTON GOING TO STAY THE SAME…IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL
HUGS AND LOVE
SIMPLY DEBBIE
Hi Claudia, I’m sorry to hear that you have such bad allergies. This can ruin that wonderful spring season. How cute that Riley made it into one of your embroidered squares! I love the pillow on your wicker chair since 21 is one of my favorite numbers.
I hope you still can enjoy your weekend, even with the allergies!
Hugs,
Julia
My prayers are with you.
Monicax.
I hope he continues to well with less sedation! Your square is lovely! ANd love the head!!!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa
PRAYERS ARE STILL COMING!!! LUV AND HUGS, Kerrie