You probably noticed that last week was a book review marathon here on the blog. Five reviews in one week because some of the publishers decided to change the original release dates. Why the first week of March looked like the ideal time to release all those books into the wild, I don't know, but I did get them all reviewed.
You're probably wondering what's going on here at Casa Kittling. How's Denis? Has Karen arrived yet?
Denis is doing well after the first surgery. He says that his spine "feels solid," and I've seen him working with the hospital physiotherapists to stand unaided while brushing his teeth, etc. There has been a slight hiccup in the scheduling of the second surgery, the one that will be building Denis a new vertebra to keep the shape of his spine, so plans are afoot to move him to the rehab side of the Banner medical complex. (I'm writing this on Sunday, March 9.) Denis is looking forward to getting down to work on improving his mobility, and I don't blame him one bit. I think he's been going slightly stir crazy doing little but lying in bed or sitting in a chair.
Our niece Karen will be arriving tomorrow evening, and I can't wait to see her. I'm hoping we can get out to a few places besides the hospital while she's here. It's a shame that Denis won't be able to come with us, but I know that seeing another smiling face will cheer him up even more. (After all my visits to the hospital, some of the Dial-a-Ride drivers and I are becoming good friends.)
So... I've been busy, and I'll be even busier the next two weeks so posts here will be few and far between. Before I go, I want to show you something I made for Karen. I told her to leave plenty of room in her luggage. It's a pattern I've shared with you before, and the yarn is 100% acrylic from Michael's. The yarn is so soft and warm, and I love the name of the color: Tickled Pink!
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Have a great time with Karen. She will love what you made for her. Hope all goes well with Denis. What a shame he has to go through all this. Hopefully, he has some good shows to watch while confined. Your book reviews are appreciated. Thanks and have fun.
ReplyDeleteI am having a WONDERFUL time with Karen, and Denis is blossoming in rehab. I hadn't realized how much I'd missed his smile.
DeleteThat afghan is absolutely beautiful, Cathy! I know Karen will love it, and I'm glad she's there for a visit. It's good to know Denis is making progress, and I hope his surgery scheduling will get sorted out. In the meantime, thanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! So far, this has been an absolutely marvelous time. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if Denis were with us, but he's doing so well that I think he's going to be a brand-new man when he gets to come home. :-)
DeleteI am glad Denis is on the mend but so sorry about the scheduling hiccup. He is probably ready to get on with it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Karen can visit you all. It does break up the week a little to have family visit. The hospital can get kind of boring.
The afghan is lovely. LOVE that color.
Karen is a godsend, bless her. She's just the medicine Denis and I have needed.
DeleteGood to get some positive news about Denis and I hope the second surgery goes well. I know he is ready to have 'normal' life again. Glad Karen had a visit scheduled and I also hope that you guys have a fun time while she is there. Beautiful afghan!!
ReplyDeleteIn many ways, Karen and I are two peas in a pod, so we're having a wonderful time. I think I may be getting callouses on my vocal cords, though. ;-)
DeleteI hope you're having a good visit with Karen, and that Denis continues to do well. The afghan looks great, and I'm sure it will be warm also, which I know I have needed every time I have been in the UK, so it's a perfect gift to send home with Karen.
ReplyDeleteShe's tucked it away somewhere just in case I change my mind and want it back!
DeleteI'm glad Denis' first surgery went well. I hope he's able to heal fast and get the second surgery and come home quickly! And I hope you enjoy Karen's visit, and manage to have some fun both in and out of the hospital. And what a beautiful afghan. She'll love it. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lark. Things are going great here!
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