remember…

3 Positives:
Surgery for T went well – long delay, but went well.
Found a fun flower pattern to test out for an upcoming project
Everyone got some sleep overnight! YAY!

My Journey Notes:
Despite the long day at the surgical center, we were able to get a printed copy of our taxes from the office and they submitted them electronically while we were there. Thankfully, everything was accepted after our Pro found another deduction in our favor. So that was another plus for the day. We paid the last bill for the month last evening (it’s due on the 28th) and our folder with medical bills for 2026 is filling fast with receipts for co-pays. I’ll need to sort through and get things entered into the spreadsheet for this year in a day or so. Hoping that keeping up with it monthly will keep us on track to file early again next year (another added item to the to-do list).

Message into the doctor about some thyroid issues I’m experiencing, again. Not sure if he’ll want to see me before my appointment next month or if we’ll create a new plan through messages or a phone call. Should hear back from him by tomorrow.

choose joy

3 Positives:
slow progress on cardmaking project
sleep
continued snow melt

My Journey Notes:
Another post surgery week ahead with T. The surgical center has called 3 times to change arrival time for Monday over the last two days. That’s definitely a first! I’m really hoping his surgery goes as planned and we don’t have lots of extra visits to the surgeon’s office to deal with emergency issues this go round, though it may be a little harder to discern since this surgery deals with the eye that has very little sight. At least we’re thumbs up to go ahead with the surgery.

Grateful to the surgeon that provided a printed list of T’s eye meds, how many drops per day and which eye(s) they’re to go into. We’re talking 6 meds starting this morning and two meds are now at 4 times a day pre and post op. I would be lost without it.

one time gifts

3 Positives:
smiles
laughter
snowflakes

My Journey Notes:
I got a start on March’s ministering cards yesterday. Spent a good portion of the afternoon coloring the stamped images rather than coloring one and scanning to reprint (a previous default for a few images). It’s a good exercise and a reminder that there is self-improvement in the repetitive process of coloring these images. Grateful for the classes I took a few years ago that helped me hone some skills while using colored pencils. The blending part is very relaxing and the results I’m having make me feel good. And it feels especially good to fill the day on a snowy day. Hoping to finish up the remaining images with color today before working on the remaining elements for the cards.