it’s a good day to have a good day.

3 Positives:
The PA at the Orthopedist office was nice. I even got to see a couple of the images from the MRI – interesting to say the least but very telling.
Turned a computer monitor into a TV with sound yesterday. That was fun and easier than expected
Taco Tuesday at our house last night — yummy and quick to fix

Our Journey Notes:
Appointment went about as planned. The PA showed me the areas of concern in my neck and also pointed out why I might be experiencing the daily headaches and also the migraines. Lots of arthritis in there along with the cord being crunched in a spot along C6-C7. Also, a point where the spinal fluid is kind of blocked in an area and not able to flow like it should. There are some options moving forward. Since the pain levels are relatively low, I opted out of the injections for the time being. I can call and set up an appointment if the pain levels do increase beyond their current level. I’ll keep doing the PT exercises, but not the PT for now. It won’t change anything.

After I got home, he called. He said he had looked a bit further at the X-rays, imaging and the radiology report from the MRI – he had the same concerns I had at the lesions showing at C3 with my family history. He was highly recommending additional imaging. It was ordered and now waiting for scheduling to call to get it on the calendar.

become…

3 Positives:
another birthday card front made
all but one load of laundry including putting away done
paperwork for Tuesday’s appointment nearly completed

Our Journey Notes:
Yesterday was not a good “memory” day in the kitchen for me. I really hope today is a better day all around. New list on the desk – hoping it helps today.

shine

3 Positives:
spent a little time in the kitchen, no bakes and a fancier than normal dinner
attempting a new tatting pattern for a lace edging (brain exercise) – so far, so good
Price check before heading to the office supply store got a few dollars off. SWEET!


Our Journey Notes:
T’s eye is still pretty bloodshot. A student made a comment yesterday His eye is still a bit sore and tires easily. I really hope it’s healing properly. He doesn’t have an appointment with the surgeon this week.

PT exercises are coming along and I think they are helping. A little soreness after a PT session at the clinic and for a day or two, but there are a couple of positives. Headaches, still have them frequently, but they aren’t as intense. YAY! I’ve only had to take one Maxalt in the last 9 days. So that’s really good. Tylenol is sufficient. Next week is the consult with the surgeon and a decision as to whether to complete the series of appointments with the PT.

time for a creative update…

Rootbeer floats for a July hello card. These were lots of fun and using some heat and puff stuff really helped with the details on the float. Mod-Podge applied to the glass, straw and spoon.

A quick birthday card – images and paper from Lasting Impressions.

a little more fun!

Background paper, my own design. Dies from Spellbinders.

fun card size paper quilts. Digital papers from Nit Wit collections and Carta Bella. And old swirl texture plate from Sizzix for the embossing.

A thank you card — pickles for pickles! Pickle SVG download from Witchvector. Lots of inking!

one of four images from Sweet November Stamps colored with Rembrandt pencils on smooth 110 lb Neenah stock.

I think I’ll stop for now. I have a few more things to share — but they can wait until next my next post.

Have a creative week!