Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Still here

The last few weeks have been hectic. 
I’ve been going to my mums one day a week. We go  to the cemetery first then up to their local shopping centre. 

One week we had mani pedis. She has never had one before 

The next week we shopped had coffee and cake before taking her home. This week it was a visit to the optometrist and hearing check 

She’s 83, hears well and only needs reading glasses. 
Me I’m half deaf and totally blind without my glasses. 

I hardly went to my parents house when my father was alive. He was an angry and violent man our whole lives. I keep my distance for my own mental health. But I’m ok with mum 
Unfortunately that long drive is aggravating my sciatica. And I’m back to using my cane 

Ana is now four. We had her party on Saturday. 
There were lots of little people, so grandma left after after the cake cutting 

Remember Ana’s pride at finishing the puzzles. 



She had to walk on them once she was done 



Her cousins were here today to visit with grandma before the school holidays are over 



Well here is Brianna doing the same puzzles 
She had the exact same look of pride when she was finished and then started to walk on them 
I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had to tell her aunt and uncle. Honestly we need to keep these two apart. As a joined force they could easily take over the world lol 



I finally was able to give Brianna her cardigan. It fits with a little growing room 




Little miss sassy. I love how all three girls  are confident 



Meanwhile on the knitting front.  
I’ve only been able to work for short periods at a time. 

As I got further and further I realised that it wouldn’t fit me at all 



So today I ripped it all out. Back to where I had to pick up the stitches. 
When I measured the first bit. It fitted. Unfortunately my chest and abdomen are larger than my yoke area. 



I’ve picked up the larger size number of stitches. 
I’ve marked the sleeves and will start knitting again 

I really need to crack on as I have to start the blanket for the new baby coming. 
She’s half way done cooking 

So that brings you up to date 
Still haven’t had any news on the biopsy. I’m pushing all that out of my mind. I’m not going to give it energy 



5 comments:

  1. Sad to think that you had to live with a violent Dad. I hope your Mum blooms now that she's free too and has you looking after her. But you can't enjoy her company if you don't look after yourself!
    Your granddaughters are delightful. Glad Briannas cardigan fits . Hope yours does now too

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  2. You've been busy indeed! I hope your sciatica clears up soon. Your Mom must have led a very difficult life with your father, which is sad.

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  3. I hope your mom starts to do better and make more friends now. And that you don't have to do that tiring trip indefinitely.

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  4. Has ablation therapy been mentioned as a treatment for your sciatica?

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    1. Not sure what that is. But I’ll Google it.
      I’ve had all sorts done including a cortisone shot. That only lasted a few weeks.
      I do live in hope that something permanent will be found to deal with my lifelong pain it’s caused me

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