This and That

 

How are you? 

I am doing well and so is dear Frodo. Everyday I believe he is back to himself and then the next day I see more improvements. He's on two antibiotics until the end of the weekend so I imagine coming Monday he will be the fully restored and rebooted Frodo. 

Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers, they meant a lot to me and they worked! Every day is a bonus day with him, and I take each day as it comes. He will be 15 years old in October.

Yesterday we went out for lunch at our favorite outdoor restaurant near a pond in a local park. The ambience is fantastic. Over the fence by our table, we watched a bird sitting on a nest built amongst the reeds. The best kind of lunch entertainment.

I have slowly eased back into ordinary life. I knit a bit, read a bit and journal a bit. It's a wonderful existence. I am enjoying my non-credit classes and as you know, I am once again in Tai Chi, if you ever have a chance to take a class, I highly recommend it. 

Below is a photo of my daughter's hand-painted Christian artwork and she has opened up an Etsy shop. We are so proud of her and she does amazing work! 


May you have a beautiful restful weekend!

Comments

  1. BonnyJune 7, 2024 at 7:54 AM

    It's nice to read that all is right in your world (and your daughter does lovely work)!

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  2. AsKatKnitsJune 7, 2024 at 8:36 AM

    This post is full of so many good things! Have a great weekend! (and I do love your daughters art work also!)

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  3. Deb J. in UtahJune 7, 2024 at 5:39 PM

    Hello! So glad to hear that Frodo is getting better. I always admire your journaling. I love your daughter's artwork. I also love the bookshelf you have them displayed on. I think a well-filled bookshelf gives a home such character. I hope you have a good weekend.

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  4. DeeJune 7, 2024 at 9:14 PM

    Sounds like all is right in your world and that is a wonderful feeling.

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  5. MarthaJune 8, 2024 at 6:29 AM

    Your daughter is very gifted! I studied iconography for a few months. We just got a hand painted icon of the Prophet Elijah, patron saint to our youngest son..

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  6. JaneJune 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM

    How lovely to be easing back into the ordinary days. Your daughter is such an artist.

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  7. A Life With WoolJune 9, 2024 at 3:56 PM

    Your daughter’s work is lovely and so happy to hear Frodo is back to feeling good 😊

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