Tuesday, April 28, 2015

SOME WHINING AND SOME SEWING AND SOME SWEET PICTURES!


Well I can't believe I am having to write this (not that I HAVE to, lol) but believe it or not I am STILL battling these Shingles.  Honestly I know it's not really all that surprising.  I have read of course all about them on line, plus have heard of stories from soo many that they "linger" and are not easy to get rid of.  But I guess I was hoping I would fall into the category of "had it...but quickly left it behind"...Yeah, not so much.  I guess I could say I felt I was at least 98 percent when I left for New Mexico.  Looking back "maybe" it would have better if I hadn't gone.  But some things in life there is no getting back, and I just couldn't bear to miss what is most likely the last time my daughter will give birth.  And I miss soo much of what I'd like to be part of with them as it is with their living soo far away.  And truthfully I did SOO well while I was there I can't complain, and how I thank God for that.  But I did not sleep as well as I do at home of course, and I had 3 nights right in a row where I only slept about 5 hours or less.  Then of course there was the two 16 hour driving days.  Though I guess I just "sat there" for those, lol. And watched a couple of movies, napped a few times, snacked, chatted on the phone and with hubby, and played some games on my phone.  And yet it WAS still kind of draining.  I was busy while I was there of course, but I did do alot of sitting around while I was there too.  And reading to sweet babies, and holding little Claire, and chatting with my girl.  But on the second to the last day we were there I starting getting what I "thought" was a stiff neck.  By the time I got home I realized that it wasn't that at all, but the shingles flaring it's ugly head.  Now, I did NOT get a new breakout, (thank God!) and it does not hurt anywhere near as bad as before, but the pain is the same and so is the tingling sensation in my shoulder.  All that I can take.  But a couple of days after being home the "yuck" feeling was back as well, and I just didn't feel good.  I just don't do "sick" well.  lol.  Not that anybody does of course, but I just hate it so.  I did realize too (or I guess finally acknowledge) that the one shingle that I had on my upper back arm has never really gone completely away either.  Soo I broke down and called my doc yesterday and got the nurse practitioner (who handles MOST of my issues and I LOVE) and she wondered why I was never prescribed the medication that most people with shingles take.  Not the weird nerve pain one that is usually prescribed for epilepsy,  but the one that helps you to get over the virus so to speak.  I told her I thought you had to take it within 72 hours of a breakout and she said that while that it is better, it is still better to take it late then not at all.  So she prescribed it and I started on it this morning.  Now I have to confess I don't do drugs well either. I hate them all!  I guess I am just a big baby.  But I am so desperate to put this behind me that I decided to at least give this medication a try.  So we will see. The main side effect are nausea, and considering I already deal with IBS it was not a good one for me to see.  But I am pressing on, lol.   I will trust my God and there is really not much more I can do.

MEANWHILE, in my never ending quest to just press on with life and at least "pretend" I am feeling OK, I decided to begin work on another rag quilt.  This one will be for a friend of my daughters.  This particular girl has been through soo much.  I have written about her before on this blog.  She has had many fertility issues when it came to getting pregnant in the first place, and her first baby was born several weeks premature and suffered many complications and surgeries etc., before finally being OK. She is a thriving 4 year old now.  And then she tragically lost her 4 month old son (whom she carried to term and was born very healthy!) a year ago last December in a routine surgery as well. We have all been soo devastated for her.  She has been soo strong and such an inspiration to those around her through it all though and the Lord has really used her to show His strength and mercy in times of great trouble.  She is pregnant again and is due in June, and we are all soo happy for her.  It is another boy.  So it is with great joy that I make this for her.  I picked out some fabric last Saturday (nothing like what I had in mind, haha!) and am busy embroidering some of the squares.  I am in NO hurry, and so I am taking my time and resting a lot.  I do better keeping busy then in laying around worrying fretting just doing nothing.  My daughter has another close friend who is also pregnant, and has two healthy children already, but lost her last baby at 23 weeks of pregnancy for no explainable reason.  She too was devastated and is overjoyed with the coming of her new daughter in Sept.  I will make one for her next.  Then I have a niece getting married who I want to make a quilt for, and I want to make one for my bed, and also for my wall, and then I imagine I will start in on Christmas sewing, lol. It is a never ending list of things I hope to make.

Little Miss Claire is doing very well and so is my daughter.  Busy, busy, BUSY, that's for sure, lol, but doing well adjusting to her 3 little ones.  I have gotten LOTS AND LOTS of darling little pics of them all (she is soo good about sending them to me in texts thank goodness) but I will restrain myself and only post a few.  Hope you are all having a good week.  God's best blessings to you all!  Debbie

THE 3 FABRICS I CHOSE FOR THE NEW RAG QUILT.  I DID NOT CHOSE FLANNEL THIS TIME SO WE WILL SEE HOW IT GOES.  I AM GOING TO USE WHITE FLANNEL FOR THE MIDDLE HOWEVER.  

THE BACK WILL BE A PRETTY GREY SATIN

DO YOU REMEMBER ME MAKING THIS LITTLE ROMPER?  I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE IS ALREADY WEARING IT.  SOOO DARLING.  MAMA PICKED OUT THIS FABRIC FOR THIS ONE AND SHE IS IN LOVE WITH THIS!  LOL

SHE HAS SOO GOT MELODY'S LIPS AND EYES

MUCH BLONDER THEN THE OTHER NEWBORNS...OH HOW I WANT TO KISS HER!

ANYONE REMEMBER THIS NIGHTGOWN?  MEL SAYS IT FITS HER PERFECTLY AND SHE LOVES IT!

SWEET SWEET SAM.  HE STILL USES THE JOHN DEER BLANKET GRANDMA MADE HIM FOR NAPS.  AND THE AIRPLANE GRANDPA BOUGHT HIM WHILE WE WERE THERE HAD TO NAP WITH HIM, LOL

LOVE THIS PIC OF LARISSA AND TELLA.  SHE WAS SOO GLAD TO SEE HER MAMA.  SHE DID THE WOMEN'S RETREAT LAST WEEK-END AND DADDY HAD ALL 4 KIDS BY HIMSELF, LOL.  I THINK EVERYONE WAS GLAD TO SEE HER BACK.  I WAS SORRY TO MISS THE RETREAT.  I AM SURE IT WAS WONDERFUL

LITTLE VINNY...HE'S GETTING SOO BIG!

MY SON JAMES WITH VINNY AND HIS FRIENDS OUT IN FRONT OF THEIR HOUSE YESTERDAY.  HE REMINDS ME SOO MUCH OF HIS DAD... (MY SON THAT IS, LOL)

SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH AND LUNCH WE STOPPED BY MY OLDEST SON'S STUDIO AS HE RECENTLY PUT IN A PROFESSIONAL BOXING RING AND WAS ANXIOUS TO SHOW IT TO HIS DAD.  HE IS CHANGING DIRECTION SOME AT HIS STUDIO AND IS TRYING TO TALK HUBBY INTO HELPING TRAIN SOME NEW GUYS WITH HIS WRESTLING SKILLS.  HUBBY WAS THE NUMBER 1 HEAVY WEIGHT WRESTLER AT NEBRASKA WHEN HE WENT THERE ON A FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP AND STILL HAS A REAL PASSION FOR THE SPORT OF WRESTLING.   HE'S DONE A LOT OF COACHING OVER THE YEARS (FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL) AND HE DOES MAKE A WONDERFUL ONE, BUT WE WILL SEE, LOL




14 comments:

  1. So sorry to hear that you're still suffering from issues associated with shingles. Praying you heal SOON! Oh, my goodness...that peacock feather romper is precious! I think that's exciting news about your husband possibly helping your son with training. Hope it all works out!

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  2. I am so sorry to hear that the shingles is still hanging on. I've heard of so many cases lately and some have been so severe they have required extended hospital stays and pain management. You are blessed to have not experienced that. Love those baby girl pics. She is a doll and the outfit is precious on her. And, what a great opportunity for your husband should he be able to help your son. Sure hope this week brings rest, healing and answers for you, Debbie.

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  3. I am so sorry about the shingles, I've heard many stories like yours, hopefully the medication will help clear it up. I really like the photo of your son reading to the little ones, for some reason I found it quite precious and your new granddaughter is just adorable (and yes I do remember some of those outfits when you were making them....nice to see the "finished package"

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  4. As I'm reading about your painful shingles, I'm reminded to get my shingles vaccine. I know how painful it can be as my dad has suffered from it. I hope you feel better soon Deb. I have to say I love the photo of your son with the little ones. How precious to see how good he is with them.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  5. Dearest Debbie, I don't think I mentioned this to you concerning shingles, because many people don't like taking a supplement-however, since you are still battling it(I didn't tell you how long my pain really lasted, because I didn't want to discourage you), but I took Lysine as well as the pepper medicine they gave me to take. Lysine is often used for Herpes, but at the time I had my case of Shingles, it was also prescribed for the outbreak. I think it helped. I didn't have a "full blown body outbreak", but mine were on my back. I'm thankful that my outbreak wasn't as bad as the commercials I've seen on T.V.-the ones they show are horrendous! So girl,I'm sorry you are still hurting, yes they hurt even when the blisters go away. You take it easy. Love seeing your grands-so precious! Sending love and prayers your way!
    Noreen

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    1. A test...let's see if I can save this one...

      So sorry about the flare and oraying that it will soon be over

      Fun to see Claire wearing her beautiful outfits. It must warm your heart. It warms mine! Little Sam looks so darling snoozing there.

      Take it easy now...naps are good!

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  7. Oh dear. Shingles still hanging on. Blah. But you did exactly as I would have done...you went to be with your daughter and her family and that darling grandbaby because those things can't be rescheduled. I pray that you're back to normal soon and that the medicine is a help to you!

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  8. I am so sorry you had a relapse. I hope this medicine works wonders with you and you can finally get well.
    Especially since it is warming up.
    I love the pictures of Miss Claire.
    You have such a nice family.

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  9. Ugh! I'm so disappointed to hear that you're having a shingles flair. I'm praying that this medicine will help. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures of your sweet little ones, especially your Little Miss modeling all the cute little outfits you made for her.

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  10. So sorry about this bout with shingles Debbie, sending hugs and prayers for complete relief! I've been there!!!
    I am also sorry to read about Mel's friends, and their loss!

    I have decided that one of your ministries, is using the gift of your hands to help and encourage others, what a blessing! I know that while you work you are praying for the recipient, what a joy to be able to do this! May the Lord continue to shine His face upon you as you diligently work for Him, and for His glory! You always inspire me!!
    Love the family photos, you are truly blessed,
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  11. Oh, bless your heart, know you are way past being tired of the Shingles. I have known of others dealing with them quite a while. I took the vaccine 4 years ago and I'm so glad I did. What sweet pics! Take care!

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  12. Praying those shingles leave pronto! Enjoyed all the sweet photos too...

    Hugs!

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