Here I Am

Hi friends! I hope all is well with you. In between the July celebrations of Emerson's Golden Birthday (he turned 20 on the 20th) and Madeleine becoming an adult on the last day of July, I finished my August Joyful World SAL.

I stitched this one over one on 27ct cream linen with DMC and Anchor threads. Quite obviously I made changes. Did you notice? ;) I put in an apricot poodle instead of the border collie. The poodle I used is a freebie you can find right HERE.

I did not have DMC 3078, so I used another yellow I liked, 3822. I used 3348 for the dandelion? leaves. I had to use this lighter green in the grass section for them to show up. I also used two strands of B5200 over one every time white was stitched to make it show up well.

I did not realize I was stitching on 27ct linen until I had a nice start going. I don't know why I had this linen put in with my 25ct linen!!!! ARGH. I hate that. That should be another reminder to myself to ALWAYS check the linen count before beginning a project unless it is clearly labeled. I don't always listen to myself. ;)

I asked the nurse to ask the neurologist if he could increase the dosage of my beta blocker so that I can get outside when it is hot and not be trapped indoors. If I stay in the AC and do nothing, and never use the oven, the beta blocker keeps my headache at a 1. That is not how I can live.I am hopeful with an increased dose I can go outside when it is above 75º and not suffer. The nurse frustrates me. She says how wonderful this is to be at a 1. Yes. It is. BUT I WANT TO LEAVE THE HOUSE.

I decided I needed to "test" the beta blocker since I am staying inside and being extra careful to not expose myself to heat. I would like to be able to get out and do things again.  I went for a walk in 78º, then used the oven upon returning home. That did it. And now I suffer. For four days straight. Imitrex and Indomethacin are not getting rid of it yet.I called the nurse and asked for the increased dose. It actually took several calls. I am now on an increased dose. It takes TWO WEEKS for the dose to peak. So, here we go again.

Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation.’”
Isaiah 12:2

I am so glad to call you friend! Thank you for stopping in today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Stitching and praying,
Vickie