Celebrating

 

Yesterday my dad was transferred out of ICU (22 days!) into a regular room in the hospital, we are overjoyed! Of course he has a ways to go in his recovery and we hope within a week he will be discharged to a rehab place that is closer to his home which will help out my step mom's commute to the city. Thank you for all the well wishes and prayers.

Today is a rainy day and while I'm not a fan of overcast days, I do enjoy the forced stillness wet weather gives me. Instead of walking I will be catching up on household tasks. 

You know I will be knitting! I am enjoying my sweater currently on my needles. 

I'm going to catch up on some reading and journaling as well. Art journaling specifically.  I haven't been creating art for over three weeks and I'm feeling the urge to once again get my supplies out and sketch. 

I forgot to share with you the cross stitch picture I finished a while ago. I'm very pleased with how it turned out but I will be shying away from cross stitching on linen for the foreseeable future. Give me Aida cloth please!


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMarch 17, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    I am so relieved your dad has graduated from ICU! That is a monumental achievement! I hope he continues his amazing recovery!

    Happy weekend to you!

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  2. BonnyMarch 17, 2023 at 8:58 AM

    That is wonderful news! I'm sending prayers for your dad that he continues to improve and is soon discharged to the rehab facility.

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  3. VeraMarch 17, 2023 at 10:04 AM

    YAY!!! Fabulous news about your Dad. So good to read that. Love your cross stitched piece. So pretty. I can't stitch on Aida - it makes my eyes "jump" - LOL

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  4. LeftycrafterMarch 17, 2023 at 10:38 AM

    That is great news about your dad. May his continued recovery go smoothly. That xs is gorgeous. Linen is very hard to work on. Yet, it does provide some beautiful results. Enjoy your art day.

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  5. spriteMarch 17, 2023 at 11:16 AM

    Congratulations to your dad! And your cross-stitch looks lovely!

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  6. My Creative LifeMarch 17, 2023 at 4:25 PM

    Fantastic news, I'm so pleased for you all. Your cross stitch is beautiful, I've used 18 count fabric before and can't imagine using anything smaller. Cx

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  7. JaneMarch 17, 2023 at 7:26 PM

    What wonderful news. I hope your Dad continues to improve. The cross-stitch piece is beautiful. Like Dee, I like that little owl.

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  8. CathieJMarch 17, 2023 at 7:33 PM

    Your cross-stitch is very pretty. I like the frame. I am so glad that your dad is finally out of ICU.

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  9. Deb J. in UtahMarch 17, 2023 at 9:18 PM

    Great news about your dad! So glad he is making progress. I love the cross stitch picture. I hope you have a good weekend.

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  10. Vouty7March 18, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    So happy to hear your dad is improving and out of ICU. As always, I love seeing your work and hearing about your days.

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  11. MarthaMarch 18, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    Great news for your dad! Little by little. I adore that cross stitch! I did some tea towels as Christmas gifts and after seeing yours, I long for another cross stitich project.

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  12. sustainablemumMarch 18, 2023 at 5:25 PM

    So glad to hear about your Dad, Karen, that is great news. I do hope he continues to improve. Your embroidery looks lovely.

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  13. Jill at emeraldcottageMarch 19, 2023 at 12:58 PM

    Great news about your Dad :)
    Your cross stitch is lovely!
    Jillxo

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  14. Hena TayebMarch 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM

    Oh that is so wonderful to hear about your father!

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