Thursday, October 13, 2022
I had a lovely surprise in the mail today – hugs from my kids.
The parcel was mailed by Christy and I opened the card first and found that the gift was from everyone. When I opened the package I thought I was getting a lovely, soft blanket that looked the perfect size for the recliner chair. But as I unfolded it I noticed there was something on the back. Oh my goodness I’ll be surrounded by my family as I spend the first few days after surgery in the recliner.
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
I’ve had this book on my list for a long time, and I’ve also had the book for quite awhile but it was in the bookcase on Texada and I never seemed to be needing a book while I was there. The book was worth the wait – I loved it.
This is the story of one family – Mum, Dad, three boys and a girl. They are well respected in their small community; they are well adjusted and a bit quirky. One night their daughter is assaulted and the family begins to unravel. The story is told by the youngest son but every member of the family is highlighted – their back story as well as the way they unravel.
Goodreads Rating: * * * *
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Several months ago I misplaced a small plastic case that had several hand stitching essentials in it. The one I was particularly missing was a tool that helped me to thread short ends in through the back of my cross stitch and blackwork. I knew where I last had it in my studio and I looked all over to see where I might have put it but I had no luck.
I assumed maybe I had taken it to Texada but I looked through everything I had in the cupboards and drawers over there but still no luck. Then I got the bright idea that maybe it was in one of my UFO bins. After checking those without any luck I gave up on ever finding it.
When I was getting ready to go to Texada I had all my electric cords packed in a small box that Diane gave me. This box always fits nicely into the bin that is my usual method of transporting things back and forth. But since I was going without a vehicle I decided the cords would fit more easily in my blackwork bin before putting it into my carry-on bag. I took apart my iPad charger and then went on my way.
When I got to Texada I couldn’t find the adapter for my iPad but I was able to charge it from Pat’s computer; I assumed I had merely forgotten to pack up the adaptor. When I got home I looked on the stitching desk and my coffee table but couldn’t find it anywhere. I opened the top of the desk thinking maybe I had put it inside but it wasn’t there. Pat reminded me that I had a drawer in the stitching desk and when I looked inside – there was my case with all my stitching accessories.
Now, if I could just find the adaptor I’d be good.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
I’m still over a week away from my surgery but I’m set.
Kathryn said I needed a housecoat that wouldn’t be too heavy on my shoulder so I got one from Amazon. It is very much like the ones you find in hotels that have pools and a spa. I also ordered some hospital gowns as my nightshirts were going to be too hard to pull over my head for the first while. I will put them through the laundry and they’ll be ready to wear when I get home.
A couple of days ago I got a nice package in the mail from Calgary. I knew Elizabeth was sending me a wedge pillow and I thought that was what was in the box. But the one in the box was called a Hug pillow and it certainly was a lovely surprise to know that Emma made it for me. She also made me a matching pillow to use in the car to protect me from the seat belt. I’m very lucky and she is so talented.
The wedge pillow itself arrived today. It will be perfect for either the recliner or the bed whether sleeping or sitting up.
I had a call from the Comox hospital today and my appointment on the 19th has been moved forward to ten rather than noon. That means there will be much less time to kill and there should be no problem catching the afternoon ferry home.
So I’m all set – too bad I have to wait!