We saw so many doctors and DH had so many tests that when there was down time, I did more resting than knitting. So only a few rows were added. I’m hoping now that we are home, that can change.
Saturday evening, the doctor did a marsupialization on the liver. We are hoping that will end the liver misbehaving. The heart is in need of something, although, we still aren’t sure what they have decided there. But that is a month away and will be either medication or 2 stents.
Usually the hospital had a cot, or a chair that converted to a bed, but I thought you’d enjoy seeing this unusual “cat perch” which was the only available place one night. On it one never really goes to sleep because it is too narrow. With a family this large, we had the luxury of always having someone with DH. The service was excellent and it was great to have at least two pairs of ears whenever a doctor showed up. The surgery waiting room was fairly crowded as most of the family and in laws were there.
MEANWHILE back at the ranch………….
I have a young lady that has been helping me with the gardens 2 days a week. It was marvelous to be gone all that time and not have to worry about the watering or picking.The top shelf is now nearly all cucumbers. I put 5# of blueberries in the freezer (we have been eating them a lot of them as well), there are also zucchinis and tomatoes.
We thank each of you for your prayers and thoughts and though there will still be doctor appointments, maybe by next week, life will be normal again.
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Farming can be interesting. Last night Lacey dug out of the pasture she was in with sheep { but if needed she could have gone back in through the same hole}. I forgot to put the chain across the gate where Beau was supposed to be attending sheep, so he was not in that pasture (though again, the door was open so he could get in if needed. 5 of the sheep went through a door to get the grain put out for them, but somehow, one of them backed into the door and closed it so the other sheep couldn’t get in and they couldn’t get out. Did I say “Farming can be interesting”? And just look at these predicted temperatures.
Guess where we’ve been again. DH is spending the night there for observation. He had some chest pressure and better safe than sorry. He will undoubtedly come home in the morning.
The boxes on the left are the best thing I’ve seen yet for the bee watering. They are coated so that they hold liquid, yet they have the slatted boards inside so the bees can land and not drown. They are meant to be able to feed the bees sugar water in times of drought, but since bees need water all summer, I think I can just put water in them and the bees can easily find it. The screens are for on top. One can just pour the liquid through them and not have to open the bee box and get the bees upset. So these came home with me.
We were delighted with another day in the sun through children’s eyes. They found a beautiful garter snake down by the pond, which after showing us, they took back to be with his family.
Sunbonnet Sue quilt #1 FINISHED – well no label, but whether that happens will depend on who eventually gets it. The batting said it was good for a 10″ spread and these squares are 8″, so I decided not to mess around inside the square. It is backed with a pink flannel that matches the light pink on the front and is soft and cuddly. The finished size is 52 x 63″ – just perfect to wrap around a young lady and/or have as a bed covering.
Summer and it’s produce have official arrived. We are scheduled for an 80 degree week and we have started picking zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes. The tomatoes and zucchini, I’m fine with. And I can make some pickles, but these plants are loaded. Besides pickling and eating fresh, how else does one save cucumbers.
And we now have 12 cups and 1 pint of strawberry jam. In this house, it’s not good to run out of strawberry jam or peanut butter and we ran out of both. Therefore, tomorrow must include a run to Costco for their Kirkland brand organic peanut butter.
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Washington state quilters to finish the Sparkling snowmen
What a wonderful day this was! This great blue heron was waiting his turn at the bit of water left in the pond.
Then John showed up to put the posts in the ground for the blueberry netting, but we messed up. He thought I had the poles and I thought he was bringing them. So instead he brought the lumber for a room he is closing off in the barn.
Our daughter and two grandsons came over to visit and have fun. They loved finding these tiny frogs as we were cleaning branches etc out of the pasture.
