Moving along...slowly

 Well my friends, on Thursday Alan took me to have the stitches removed.....area was cleaned and steri strips applied. Still have common sense limits. 

Two incisions; the one to open the heel is about 2 inches and the one on the calf is about 3 inches. The heel really still aches a lot. I have multiple bruises along the leg from the knee to the heel. Still small areas where it is swollen. I am so thankful having Alan and Lisa here as they keep me in check.... and bring me coffee. Therapy will be in a few weeks. It is a slow healing process.

remember the pieces from previous post...here is my sleeping kitty pincushion. Adorable. I am still looking for an embellishment for her ear. The other fabric pieces became...

She is not quite finished...embellishments. Enjoying these Tiny Doll projects. What it has done is provided therapy for my right hand. The fingers are more flexible with the hand stitching. The middle finger will never be 100% but it works.... no, not in that way, it sews okay! 

Our weather has been crazy...we are having 90s days. Now a weather change for next week back to 70s and 80s. 

NOTE: Lisa just wheeled in my walker from where I left it in the kitchen....oops. Anyway, I am really taking it easier than I did before. I need this surgery to heal well and be really mobile again. So for the moment off I go to finishing my coffee and then......

Glad to chat with you today. Thank your for your kind words and support. thank you for your friendship.

We need an update!

 It has been busy around. First I wan to thank those of you for your thoughts and prayers for my uncle Tony. Sadly he passed away on Thursday evening. I know my aunt Rose Marie certainly can use some kind thoughts.

Murphy....well he started his training last Monday. So proud of the boy! From the very start he is responding well to commands and even walking properly on his leash! The trainer Michelle is very gentle but commanding with her corrections. We even have a new harness which fits him well. Still need more practice getting Murphy not to hide under the bed at the suggestion of a walk. Funny thing is, once outside he loves the walk.We are working on our homework assignments until Michelle returns in a few weeks.

Meet the newest Tiny Town member... every town needs a lamb. Soon she will have clothing as it is not a nudest colony! I will be working on that.....and others. Tuesday is the day...finally for the Achilles tendon fix. The plan is to arrive at the hospital at 7am and procedure at 10am and home by noon. I will be using crutches for at least 2 weeks (non-weight bearing). Hopefully Murphy will not have an issue with the crutches. I am told to remain off my foot/leg so I have been gathering "things" to keep me busy while everyone is at work. Experience (past crutches use) taught me that it is not very easy to get most things or carry them while strolling with wooden sticks under the arms...so I am preparing. 

That about brings you up to speed. Thank you for your continued visits and your kind words. Thank you for your friendship.

There is a cat in my room

 Goodness....time is certainly very occupied for me lately. I have (as mentioned before) started the various medical stuff. Still waiting for the surgeon to schedule my foot procedure. Murphy begins his training on Monday.... to be a fly on the wall is what my sis Lyn said! In the meantime I am keeping busy with Ann Wood's patterns. Totally enjoying the hand stitching.

Meet Mr. Socks...Ann's name for the pattern. I shall call him Tom!  Tom measures a mere 6 inches. It is a pleasure to use her patterns...really. Well drawn and well written with plenty of pictures. Her tutorials on her site are great too. Getting ready for another creation.Here is a hint....Baa Baa....

Another Tiny doll has moved in. Before you know it there will be a village here! They are about 6 inches tall. I had fun making the straw hat. I made my own top pattern for under the coveralls. It was simple enough. She is ready to help in the garden. Looking forward to making the next one. I do have one to make but not a Tiny Doll...maybe later today.

Our Arizona weather is still growing season. The Snail vine is flourishing and the Violas are so delicate. There are still many tomatoes  to pick and some to ripen. Nothing like picking a tomato and popping in your mouth....yum. 

Lisa and Alan brought me a gift from there get-away...

 It is a Wish/Dream jar. Made in the Raku finish, it is lovely. I have not added any notes to it yet, but soon. I love it.

Thank you for your good thoughts re: my tests. Nice to know I have them! We all need special thoughts now and again. 

Time to return to the Olympics..... are you watching them? It has been nice having you visit.  Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Hugs to all of you💓

Tiny Doll

 Well now. So much for me keeping up with posts. Truth be told, I am going through a few health issues and upcoming tests so I am in a funk. Any-who.... I do keep somewhat busy. Have you heard about Tiny House Nation?....well.....

I finished Ann Wood's Tiny Doll. I did make a few changes but followed the patterns just how they are finished is a little different. I forgot how I enjoy hand stitching and tiny stitches. It is a little hard on my hand but take it slowly and it can be done.

 

Ann's designs  are delightful. The hair is twisted into a bun! How cute is that. Definitely could be better but when dealing with an uncooperative finger and healing hand, it is what it is. The next one will be better. Oh yes, there is a whole group of Tiny Doll people out there.

Alan and Lisa just celebrated their first anniversary.... with a short getaway. They had wonderful weather...sunny and warm everyday. They return home later today. 

Murphy is on patrol today...every sound requires his investigation. Off I go to check what this outburst is about. Glad you had time to chat today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.Thank you for the lovely comments on my new picture. It is not everyday that I reach 75.