Wednesday, January 20, 2010

I’m Back & Feeling Somewhat Better

This coughing seriously needs to stop!  Luckily, I am feeling somewhat better.  I think it really helped that I got some sleep last night.  This prednisone (steroids) that the doctor has me on causes me to not sleep worth a darn.  They prescribed a cough syrup with codeine for me and said that should help me sleep….. NOT!!  So, before last night, I had only 6 hours of sleep since last Wednesday.  I was literally up all the time.  I would read magazine after magazine and well I am sick of looking at magazines.  I often thought that all of this time that I was wide awake…. I could get some serious housework or crafting done, but I didn’t.  I have had absolutely no energy and that has been bothersome as well.  I organized some laundry for my hubby the other day…. separated the whites from the blacks and the reds and well you would’ve thought that I ran a couple thousand marathon’s.  I was beat and down and out for the rest of the day and the day after.  I guess the no breathing thing really does it for me.  I am just happy to have my voice back.  Yep, once I got my voice back…… watch out!!  I was talking to my Mom, my hubby was probably worn out from my talking and well I just would talk to be talking.  Taking my voice away is not a good thing (lol).  Anyway, I lowered my dosage of my steroids today to 3 pills a day for 3 days and then it will go to 2 and then 1 until they are gone.  Luckily, I am all done with my antibiotic (Levaquin).  That stuff made me so flipping sick!!  Oh, I was nauseated and vomiting and it was just all bad.  I guess after a long drawn out paragraph….. I am just hear to say that I am feeling better a little bit more and more everyday.  Cameron is sick now so that is irritating, but hopefully if we can get him in to the doctors tomorrow then he will be feeling better soon as well.  Yep, we have all had our rounds in being sick.  Nasty germs!!

I am happy to say that I have pictures to share with you all.  I took a couple of these today and had to share something prim in order to keep you all around (lol).  Hope you enjoy a few new things around my home.  My Mom gave me this just the other day…… what a treat to give me this when I am sick.  Thanks Mom ~ I love it!!

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I know, I know I shouldn’t have done this today especially since I am still trying to get better, but I have had this around for almost a year and never hung it up.  I did a swap with Pam and thought that one of her baskets would look too cute hanging there so I decided to hang it up.  Doesn’t it look to cute?  Ya gotta love Pam’s baskets too!!  They are awesome and she does beautiful work.  Thanks Again Pam for swapping with me!!

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Here are a few more items that I received from Pam.  I just absolutely love her baskets and this angel that she made caught my eye when I saw it on her Facebook page.  Isn’t the angel so cute?!?  The red stain on the baskets match my kitchen perfectly and well a prim gal can’t go wrong with black!

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Here are a few other items that my Mom gave to me.  She had them, but wasn’t using them and offered them to me.  Of course I told her to bring them on over and well I know just the right place for them when I get to feeling 100%.  Thanks Mom!!

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Don’t you love the pillow covers?  She gave me two of them.  I currently have them on my couch, but I am not sure if they will stay there or not.  They might go into our bedroom when I get to re-finishing it, but we will see.  My sweet Mom also gave me this beautiful quilt and well I fell in love with it.  Seems as though she had several of the same exact quilt.  I asked her how or why she bought 3 or 4 of the same quilt and she simply said “I love it”.  I guess I can see why.  I love it too!!  What do you all think?  Aren’t I a lucky gal?  My Mom is just so sweet.  She literally has a heart of gold and I love her dearly.

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Speaking of my poor Mom…… she is having withdraws from me and I am having those same withdraws from her.  She is desperately wanting me to come over and help her decorate and well I am getting quite anxious myself.  We sat down together about a week or two ago and ordered some stencils so we could start stenciling some of our rooms and we are so excited to get started on them, but I have been in isolation from my Mom.    The stencils came in just the other day and well I guess you could say that we are so excited to get back together and start decorating.  It was funny….. my Mom brought over some of her books and magazines to me the other day and she handed them off to my hubby.  She stood outside my door and we talked back and forth to one another with the door closed.  I hate doing that, but I didn’t want her to get sick so it was necessary to say the least.  Hopefully soon we can get together and get decorating!!  I love you Mom!!  Miss ya big bunches too.

Well, ladies I better run for now.  I am off to shower since my hubby is home now.  I have been a bit dizzy and lightheaded so I tend to not shower when he is gone.  I just sometimes freak out a little bit when I can’t see straight.  Hope you all are staying healthy!!

Until Next Time…… Blessings, Lisa

25 comments:

janie said...

Boy you sure have been sick. Rest and get better. Hope you son feels better too.

Can't wait to see pictures of the rooms all stenciled.

Your Mom sure is a sweety.

Take care, Janie

TJ said...

Wow Lisa you've been through the wringer with being sick and then the side effects of the meds ! Bless your heart ! I sure hope Cameron doesn't get to feeling as bad as you have. Praying for a speedy get well for you both ! Loved seeing all your eye candy but don't be over doing it. Love visiting your blog.
Prim Huggs n Blessins
TJ

ohiofarmgirl said...

I am so sorry you are sick...I do hope that you get back to normal soon. I know what you mean about your mom...mine went to Florida and I miss her so much!!!
I do have another question for you...do you have any problems with chipping on your kitchen cabinets? I so want to paint mine but I am worried about that...did you put a finish on them...like varnish or something? Thanks, Dianntha

Sherrie said...

OOOOOOOOH Lisa!!! So sorry you have beeen so sick. I think the whole world has something....it is all over blogland. My daughter and her DH and their 2 children were all in last week. Christie and Savanna tested positive for H1n1, so needless to say, i was banned from their home too. They were sooo sick. They are all feeeling better now. I did miss Brock and Savanna so much so we are making up for lost time this week. It has been in the 60's all week so you know we have been outdoors playing and squeezing in some gardening. Rain is moving in tomorrow, so fun is over.
Love what you have done in your home since last time. Hope you will be able to get started on your stenciling soon. You might know, I just covered all my stenciling last year when we painted and now it is coming back strong. Oh well, thats life. Have a good week-end my friend.
Hugs, Sherrie

Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen said...

Glad to hear you're feeling better, maybe Cameron will get better faster! I love the red baskets.

Carey

Susannah said...

Oh, Lisa...I hope everyday is an improvement for you. I think you have had enough! Let's just hope Cameron gets better very soon. I think kids jump back quicker than we do.

I have missed you. Say hello to Mom. I am happy that you live near each other. Isn't it wonderful?

Thinking of you,
Susannah

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

Gosh I thought I was sick a few weeks ago but you sound 10 times worse! Those steroids sure can make you hyper huh? I hope as you wean off them, sleep comes more easily and soon you can stencil with mom!! Say Hi to her for me!!

Carla said...

Lisa, I'm glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. Love all of your new goodies from Pam and your Mom. I hope you feel better each day so you can get that stenciling done! Take care!

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Hi Lisa,Hope you and Cameron feels better soon. Your swap goodies are beautiful, LOve the big basket and the prim angel. Your mom gave you awesome things too. That quilt is amazing!

Backwoodsprim said...

Gee whiz...you've been through the wringer haven't you!??
Poor kid!
I sure hope you get over this crud soon...your lil' man too!
Awwwwhhh....Your sweet mom coming to see you...that was precious about talking through the closed door!

Feel better soon!
Backwoodsprim

Black Sheep Lisa said...

So glad you are feeling alittle better Lisa, you have really had a terrible week! Love all those goodies from your mom and the baskets from pam are great!

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

glad you are feeling better..your mom is a sweetheart..wish my mom did that kind of stuff for me.:) take care.;)

Robyn ♥ said...

Glad to hear you are feeling better! I saw all your new pics on FB and love them! Those baskets are awesome! I have an order in with Pam and I can't wait to get them!!! All your goodies from your Mom are perfect!

Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun Primitives said...

Goodness girl! You have been through a lot! I pray God's healing touch on you, along with some good sleep!

You are blessed to have a wonderful mom to share goodies and talents with.

I'm looking forward to you getting well quick so I can see some stenciling and be filled with inspiration! =]

Have a delightful day~

Anonymous said...

Lisa,
Sorry to hear that you are still sick, but glad to hear that you are feeling a little better. So sorry to hear the Cameron now has it.
Great goodies that you got from your mom and Pam.
Take care,
Cindy

Carmen S. said...

Lisa, keeping you and Cameron in my prayers for a speedy recovery and hope he doesn't get it as bad. Hopefully you'll be better soon and over at your mom's stenciling the day away:)Those are lovely treasures you got!

Unknown said...

Glad that you are starting to feel a little bit better...and I can see why your mom loves that quilt...I JUST BOUGHT THE SAME ONE!...hehehehehehehe...as I love it too!

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

I know you are feeling better because you are DECORATING! That is the first sign you know! LOL!
Hope your day is cough free!
Beth

Pam said...

Glad to hear you are feeling a little better! You've really had it bad! I hope your little man gets over it quick!
Wow I love all of your new goodies...I'm sitting here drooling now! Thanks for sharing!
Well take is easy & be sure to get all the rest you can!
Hugs,
Pam

A Bit of Colour said...

My heart & prayers goes out to you & your family! Your mom is a really sweet mom, every kids dream, especially if you like primitives. She brought you over some really cool stuff! Love it all!

Get Well BLessings to you & your family~Kim

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

hope you are both feeling better real soon. I know what it's like to feel poorly in the winter; scarey, too.....
praying for you both.
★Linda

Prim Stacy said...

I just love all of your goodies. I hope you feel all better soon. I have the exact same quilt! Love it!
~Stacy

Laura :) said...

Don't know if anyone has suggested this or not, but the pharmacist told my dh to take prednisone before 9am each day. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you get rid of that cough! Get well soon!

Laura

Gettysburg Homestead said...

Glad to see you are on the mend. That prednisone is nasty stuff. It makes most pepole gain weight. Like we all need that. LOL.

I have seen that quilt your Mom gave you and have always admired it.

I was reading back a few posts and looking at your beautiful home. I LOVE the colors that you used on the walls and love the bowl rack.

P.S. Email me your last name and I'll send you a facebook request. GettysburgHomestead@yahoo.com

Mary

Hillcresthome Prims said...

Lisa, Woo Hoo You are feeling better!!! You sure have been through alot and I have been praying for a fast recovery. I am so HAPPY you are feeling so much better,it is because (us) you followers care and have been praying for you.

I took a chance to see if you posted and you did. I am so Happy you are blogging again but remember take it slow!!!!

~Bigs Hugs and Love your way my friend~,
Tricia
Hillcrest Home Prims