Happy December! I can hardly believe it's already December. I can barely remember October and November, truly, they were a blur. I'm hoping that December is a better month... So far, so good. I'm getting ready for Christmas, making my lists and checking them twice, or thrice ;0) Getting out my treat recipes and making plans for family get-togethers and Christmas dinner with my kids.
I haven't taken any photos the last two months, but I can assure you we don't have snow, not even a skiff! We got a little bit in November, but it has been gone for weeks. We have been in the mid 40's for the last week, and to tell you the truth, it feels more like spring than winter. Hopefully, we will have a little snow for Christmas.
Where have I been? The end of October I had surgery and was in the hospital for a week. When I came home, I just didn't feel good, and each day it seemed to get worse. I was going to the hospital twice and sometimes three times a week for wound care, but still, I just didn't feel well. Almost a month to the day, I became very ill and had a terrible infection that burst. I was admitted again, had to have surgery again, and spent another week in the hospital. I am so thankful that I went to the hospital that night. If I would have stayed home, I would have gone septic by morning, and my story would be a very different one today. I've been home for three weeks now. I still go to wound care twice a week, and have to use a wound vac, but I am getting better each day. I am finally able to clean and cook and do laundry! My energy is still not great and I need to rest often, but I am getting better.
Bob was such a blessing to me for those two months. I really don't know what I would have done without him! I feel very blessed and thank my, Heavenly Father every day for him and for the blessing of health and strength that I have today. I will never take it for granted.
I plan on catching up with each of you, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you have planned for December. I always love to see your decorations and hear about the things you are doing.
I did take a few photos in November . . .
Our sweet, Indy turned one year old on November 16th! She is such a wonderful little companion for us, and we just love her!
I also had a birthday in November. I turned 69 this year. I've never wish that I was, 39, again, I just feel blessed to have made another trip around the sun!
My sister sent me this beautiful bouquet for my birthday, it was such a wonderful pick-me-up!! She is a wonderful sister, who knows me well! The little owl cup is my favorite.
I'll leave you with a beautiful sunset... one of many we've had lately.
“A December day is brief but beautiful.”
– John Greenleaf Whittier
See you soon! Stay safe.
Hugs and Love,
Barb
