My prayers and thoughts are going out to everyone in this horrible, scary time.
Since I am mostly a homebody, I've adjusted well to the stay home order. Besides the diabetes problem, I had to isolate part of 2019 due to low blood counts and iron and am more susceptible to infections now. I'm not yet 60, but will be part of the population included in the extended stay home order when things start opening up thanks to my health issues and I am o.k. with that.
I have only gone out twice since this all started. The first time was the second morning at the very beginning (before the order) to go to the store for food and supplies, and once two weekends ago for a short ride. (I stayed in the car that time) It was decided that I will not do the shopping or errands since I am in the higher risk category thanks to health issues. Pat dons his mask and heads out early one or two mornings a week for our supplies and stuff. I make a list of things/supplies I need and he gets them. He's doing a great job and taking good care of me.
So, my days are spent in the house, cooking, and doing some housework with my husband's help. There's also my back exercise routine to do every other day.
There's been lots of crafting going on (which is normal for me). Spinning, knitting, crochet, and cross stitch projects have all seen a bit lot love and attention. 2020 is the year of only using stashes for everything. My last yarn purchase was in November on Black Friday (Holst Garn in Denmark). There was a braid of fiber added to the stash in February, as well as a couple of Russian cross stitch kits (ordered in December).
I'm looking forward to the warmer weather so I can sit on the deck under the canopy and craft soon. Maybe even get out some dyes and play a bit. :)
Sunday, April 26, 2020
2019 - A Year of Good and Bad
I am finally updating my blog after not writing anything for over a year.
2019 finished with several knitting, crochet, and spinning projects completed and the addition of cross stitch projects toward the end of the year. Completed knitting projects were 5 large shawls, 2 cowls, and 1 sweater. Spinning saw 41 ounces spun.
I was going for physical therapy for my back and it helped with the pain. Part of it was aqua therapy in a warm salt water pool and the rest on land in the gym. I have an exercise routine and equipment so I am continuing at home since March of this year.
February, October and November were extremely heartbreaking with the sudden passing of my cat, Tipper, in February. He had a brain tumor. October was the loss of my little dog, Pooh. Then, Thanksgiving week saw the passing of my kitty, Isabella. Both had forms of cancer. We still have the sibling cats, but, there will be no more furry additions to our family.
2019 finished with several knitting, crochet, and spinning projects completed and the addition of cross stitch projects toward the end of the year. Completed knitting projects were 5 large shawls, 2 cowls, and 1 sweater. Spinning saw 41 ounces spun.
I was going for physical therapy for my back and it helped with the pain. Part of it was aqua therapy in a warm salt water pool and the rest on land in the gym. I have an exercise routine and equipment so I am continuing at home since March of this year.
February, October and November were extremely heartbreaking with the sudden passing of my cat, Tipper, in February. He had a brain tumor. October was the loss of my little dog, Pooh. Then, Thanksgiving week saw the passing of my kitty, Isabella. Both had forms of cancer. We still have the sibling cats, but, there will be no more furry additions to our family.
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