Hello there, just a little update to post today. I can't believe it has been almost 3 months since I have created or posted anything!
One of the things that was keeping us busy was high school prom/graduation/end of year activities for Morgan. As of last weekend she's all settled into her dorm and is experiencing college life.
In May, my mom broke her hip pretty severely. I spent many days at the hospital and rehab center with her before she was finally well enough to go home to finish her recovery. Once home, I went up several days a week to give my dad time off to play his senior softball and to run the errands he needed to take care of. While the hip break was no fun for anyone, spending that kind of time with my parents was wonderful.
About the same time, Jay had some troubling blood tests that required further testing. Two weeks ago he had surgery for cancer. In 4 weeks he'll have another blood test and our hope is that the read is non-existent. By all accounts it appears to have been contained with all margins and lymph nodes clear; he will continue to be monitored for the next 3 years by his specialist.
And finally, one of the primary reasons for my stamp area looking like this for the past 3 months: clean and organized.
In mid-April, I was having trouble with my hands/arms/shoulders. After waiting a bit too long for it to go away I finally went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder, in not one but both of my shoulders. A rather painful condition that will take its time to go away - anywhere from 6 months to up to 3 years. I've been in PT and have a series of home exercises I do as well. I have tried 2 times to craft and it is just too painful right now. So who knows when it will clear up, hopefully on the shorter end of the spectrum and not the longer end.
Hopefully this blog won't be collecting dust bunnies for too long, I really miss being creative, it is so much a part of who I am. I hope I remember how! If you are here when I return, thank you so much, if not, well, I am sorry to see you go but totally understand.
V.~
22 comments:
oh wow what a year for you.
I love you. <3 Always.
You have really had a tough go of it...sometimes stamping is the best therapy and now you can't even do that. Rest up and take care of yourself! Best wishes for Jay - may he be cancer free!!
So sorry for the challenges you've faced these past few months. I've missed your posts, and I look forward to your awesome creations when back. Take care!
Sorry to hear you've had a rough time lately. Will be praying for your family. Hope you will be able to stamp again soon.
Sue
val, so sorry to hear about your rough times...thanks for sharing with us! god bless you and you'll be in my prayers!! take care and hopefully we'll see you back in action in the not too distant future!!
Hey there, Val! So sorry for the downs in your life lately, but happy that you're keeping a positive outlook. Thanks for sharing pictures of your beautiful family...the most important thing! Don't worry, I'll keep checking in on you, so take care and get crafty when the time is right.
Hugs,
Amy
Valerie, So good to hear from you but it sounds like your family and YOU need some prayers. I hope the outcome with the shoulders is better than 3 years. My broken wrist (Jan 5) still pains me and those dang exercises go on forever. I'll be here whenever you have time to post. Thanks for updating...Barb
Aww, Val! Will definitely be praying for you, gf!! Look forward to your beautiful cards. {The craft room looks FAB!} Get well soon, sweetie.
Hugz,
Sharon
Hi Val, WOW, when it rains, it pours! I'm glad to see that things seem to be on the upswing; sending prayers for good health to all of you and good luck to Morgan at school. My SIL had that same trouble with her shoulder so I know it can be very painful. Hope you're able to get back to crafting soon!
Kathyc on SCS
Love you Val from Cal!!! Beautiful pictures!
Awwww...great pictures Val! Hang in there...the best is yet to come!
Hi Val, so good to get an update from you even though it is not all good news. I'm sending positive thoughts your way in hopes that Jay is cancer free, your Mom's recovery is speedy, your frozen shoulders unfreeze soon, and for Morgan to have the time of her life in college. She is a beautiful young lady and it is easy to understand your pride !
Hugs
Thanks for the update - our lives are amazingly similar. Thinking good thoughts for you and your family!
Val, just seeing a post from you is great, even if it is not full of good news. Blessings on your family. Thanks for showing your daughter's graduation photos. They were very cheery! Get well soonest!
Shala
Morgan is so beautiful - you have an incredible family Val - thinking of you!!!! xoxoxo
So sorry for all of your trials. You are amazing in being able to find the positives among the gloom. Glad Morgan is settled in. Hope life can gain a new normalcy that includes good health and time for you to create
oh Val... I hope you get better soon.. I had to quit for a few years due to medical issues... It was a tough time! YOU however are amazing the industry is missing a main player with you out. Hope your wings heal quickly and fully
blessings to you Val from Cal...
There's nothing wrong with a tidy craft room to await your return when and if you feel up to it.
Life is a fluid, balancing act, constantly in flux. Sometimes one or two areas need more attention and there's only so much of the YOU pie. So, you have to pull resources from one area to another...
Your creativity may not lie in paper and ink right now, but I'm sure it is flowing in other areas where you have to focus.
;-)
Val - I had frozen shoulder and my doctor said it was related to the onset of menopause - hormone changes. I had cortisone injections in my shoulder, physical therapy, and started taking HRT. Six months later I was cured. Good luck with your therapy!
Oh, Val. Just catching up on some blog reading... and man! You've had so much going on. Morgan and the rest of your family are gorgeous. Hoping you have a speedy recovery from what sounds like a painful and unpredictable condition. You're in my thoughts, sweet friend! xoxo
Hey Valerie! Hope you're doing well. I don't blog surf much at all. Just don't have time. But YOU were the very first inspiration I had when I discovered SCS way back... good grief, I don't know when. Anywho, I am having that creative block and thought I would hit up my fav gals... sorry about your shoulders! Lifting you and sticking around, KellyJean (kellyjg on SCS)
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