Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Very Cold after Very Warm!

We had such a beautiful day on Sunday. It got up to 64° and after church and a quick lunch at home, Dennis and I spent several hours puttering around at the camper. He cut down the bed frame to fit the queen mattress better. The camper came with a king size mattress, but we asked them to exchange it for a queen because it was there was not much room to walk around the bed. We have always had queen size beds so that’s not a problem for us. I hung up all of the command things in the shower. Shampoo and soap holders, towel and wash cloth hooks, etc. We have put those in all of our trailers and they work wonderfully well. I also put some kitchen things away and bathroom towels. Meanwhile Dennis was hanging up the paper towel holder, my knife rack and key rack. Lots of little things, but it makes it feel more like home and much more comfortable to be in.

Yesterday I took mom to her doctors appointment where she was put on insulin for the first time. She’s such a tiny little slip of a thing, but her pancreas is just not working as it should. Later in the day I picked up her insulin pen from the pharmacy and I went over last night to give her her first shot. I’ll go over every night for a while to make sure she understands what she has to do, but I do think she’ll do just fine giving herself the shots if she just remembers to do it. She is very frustrated that she has to have another medication. She also realizes that her memory is not doing very well at all and that frustrates her even more, which I then think makes her forget more. It’s a never ending circle. She has gotten exponentially worse with her memory in the past couple of weeks. I think it has to do with her sister being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She has just had too many bad shocks in the last couple of years.

I don’t remember if I told you last week that I broke a window in the living room when I was washing them. I couldn’t believe it. I had to be at the glass repair shop at 8:00 yesterday morning to get it repaired. They had ordered the new window from the factory and they put it in the frame for us yesterday. Thank goodness that was yesterday and not today. Yesterday I was wearing a sundress with no sweater. Today it’s 25 below zero with the windchill! As they say, if you’re in Nebraska and you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute and it will change. 🤷‍♀️

So that’s what I’ve been doing the past few days. Not a lot of time for stitching but I’ve been trying to do as much as I can, when I can. I have been enjoying the cross stitching and I even have something to share for tiny needle Tuesday! That rarely happens.

I couldn’t decide which picture to share because Zoey was so cute in both of them so I thought I would just show you both! Doesn’t she have the cutest little profile in this bottom picture? And yes, she has both Dennis and I wrapped around her little paws.

You can almost see the shape of the lion in the lower right corner. That weird blob by the lions feet will eventually be a turtle. I am having fun with this.

This is the February square for the “Jayda in Stitches” Tunisian crochet blanket along. This is called the full stitch and I did make a few little errors but it’s not too bad! It’s not too late to join in. She releases the pattern by video the first Friday of every month, so you have lots of time yet to get the January and February squares done.

I received some sweet valentines in the mail. This one is from Debra. She has the “As I See It Now” blog on my side bar. We have been blog friends for several years now. Thank you for the sweet, sweet card Debra.
And this one came from Sam. Her blog is “Self Sufficient Sam” over on my side bar. Isn’t this just the sweetest card? Sam has been feeling very ill the last few weeks and I would appreciate prayers for her to be back to herself.

Remember I mentioned at the beginning of the post how cold it is? This is where little Zoey is right now. She’s buried under all of these blankets on my lap! I wanted a dog I could have on my lap while I did stitching projects and I sure got one. She is the most affectionate and cuddly little dog we have ever had. She likes nothing better than to snuggle in nice warm blankets and cuddle up right next to you. She seems to love Dennis and I equally. That is one of the things I love about him working from home. She is used to having both of us around all of the time.

Well, I seem to of writing a news letter today. Sorry about that. I think I don’t have anything to tell you so I put off blogging and then once I start it gets very long. I apologize. I hope you are all staying nice and warm if you’re up here in the north and enjoying the warmth if you’re down south. Take care and may God bless each one of you today. 

Blessings and love, 
Betsy


18 comments:

  1. Looks like you've made some great progress on your stitching

    All the cats are outside right now because it's about 10C out right now... but rain is coming, then wind, and it's supposed to be back to freezing and snow by the weekend. It's the season of Rollercoaster weather!

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  2. Zoe is adorable. We miss our dog so much but have decided to harden our hearts for awhile and see what life is like without the ties a pet brings. So sorry to read about your dear Mum it must be hard for her to start more new medications. You are certainly getting organized with the new camper. Take care, love to Dennis.

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  3. What pattern are you stitching? I enjoy a few cross stitches every now and then, too. Hear lately I have been working on my Mosaic Christmas blanket. I have had drifting thoughts of knitting...but then I just lay on the sofa a while and let them drift on by....Love your blankets and the Tunisian blocks are looking awesome. Hope you have a day full of many blessings sweet friend. :)

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  4. Nice to have a pup to snuggle with! Cute cards! Yes I pray for Sam also as she has been ill:(

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  5. I'm so glad you got your cuddly dog. Giroux is cuddly in short spurts and ALWAYS on his terms. And, I'm okay with that. I'm a pretty independent thing myself. LOL So, I get it.

    Your cross stitch is very cute. Yes, I could see the lion.

    Our weather is the same. Nanook of the north clothes on day and spring clothes the next. Today it is warm, but very rainy. The on Thursday we are going back into the deep freeze.

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  6. Brrr.....I've got the windows open right now it's so warm out but I hear your cold is heading our way once again. I have a feeling March might be more of a lion than a lamb this year but I do have one crocus already in bloom.

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  7. It is rainy here, but mild. And tomorrow will be even warmer. I haven't looked beyond that - I don't want to know if it will get cold. Zoey is just darling! Love your stitching Betsy - that will be so cute for the baby!!

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  8. It was 76° here yesterday... I was sweating while I raked John's backyard of tree limbs and sticks to prepare for his garden. And then, for the first time since October, when I got in the car to leave it was STEAMING HOT inside. 🚗 🔥 🥵 I loved it! 😂 And now... it's been in the low 20s all day with wind chills in the -20s because of the fierce wind. We had flurries all night but thankfully nothing to accumulate. C'mon, Spring! Need to do my blog post later, too. Have already been praying for Sam for a while, keepin' on with it. Cute cards! Hugs and blessings, my friend!

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  9. It’s been below zero all day, and the wind makes it even colder. I feel sorry for those who must work outside all day. Your baby sampler is cute.

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  10. I just love your blog Betsy and all the newsy things you write about. Hope it warms up for you soon. I won't tell you how cold it is here! :)

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  11. The weather has been different here lately. Late last week ok then cool on Sunday and colder when we left church and went to eat out then go home. So chilly today with wind even though it was nice looking outdoors. P and I went on a walk but a street less than normal due to the heat. It's in the 20 degree range now, down to 17 degrees; hopefully it won't snow or get icy. I am glad Zoey is a cuddle dog! Your cross stitch project looks nice. I am sure it will look really nice when done!! I will keep you mom in my prayers as it's a hard time to go through but God is with her and you as well! Hugs and blessings, Becky

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  12. I enjoy your 1etter stye. I'm sorry your mom is strugg1ing. I am so happy you moved by her. IT makes a11 her woes and worries 1ess because you are there. Praying for you my friend, and a11 your prayers to be heard

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  13. I don't think your posts are too long--it's a good visit with you! I can't believe the window broke--glad there were no injuries! Have fun with the puttering and enjoy that lap dog! She's so very sweet!

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  14. Zoey is one cute doggie! I'm still working on January square and I fear I won't be able to catch up with you all.

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  15. Zoey is just precious! So adorable that she loves to snuggle on your lap while you work! Exciting times for you and Dennis ahead with your RV, I'm so excited for you both! Praying your mom's health improves with the insulin helping her out. Your lion and turtle embroidery piece is beautiful! The wind chill and cold here are not as vicious as there in Nebraska, but still, pretty cold here! It is supposed to warm up next week :) Stay warm!

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  16. Hasn't your life changed this past year! A fulltime husband, a lovely home, the cutest little Zoey and now a new camper with new adventures! You are a busy lady! And awaiting the new granddaughter, too.

    I love your posts, feel free to post your "newsletters"! Gosh, that broken window story sounds a little scary.

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  17. How exciting to put up the hooks and towel bars and such in your trailer!!
    Now if only the weather would turn warm!
    I do believe those are the absolute cutest pics of Zoey. Maybe you could have one enlarged and framed!!

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  18. I loved reading your post and surely didn't think it was too long! You could have gone on longer in my opinion! It is always so wonderful to hear from you and to know how things are going in your life. I feel so sorry for your mother-in-law. Oh, it is HARD to watch our parents age and lose their faculties and decline. It hurts to the core to see that. My heart goes out to you as I surely understand so well how all this feels. I trust her sugar will be under control with the insulin. My dear Daddy had to give himself two shots a day for I don't know how long. Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs ever - especially if you are personally acquainted with your patient, love them dearly, and are emotionally invested. I am glad you have your sweet little dog - it is amazing how much comfort a little animal can give. God bless all of you and keep you in His tender care.

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