I have gotten a few things done while waiting at the hospital. Dad has had to go back in several times. Hes doing better today. One day at a time.  He came home Friday,  they did a liver biopsy Wed. which turned out good. Thank God. We still are not out of the woods yet a big appointment Monday.  If you can believe this, and I have a hard time  wrapping my head around it, they drained 2 quarts one day and a day later another quart and a pint of fluid off his lung.  He can now walk around and not gasp for air.

I rarely have time to get online anymore and honestly I don't miss it like I thought I would. MY friends keep in touch and that is precious gift.

The orange hoodie is a Red Heart sport weight Hoodie for T his favorite colors. T loves the General Lee ( car) he wants a fast car like it when he grows up.  He painted his cardboard car that he and his dad made for a play at school orange and black. He is delightful. The green sweater was made while dad was getting more blood. Its I love this yarn and the Yarny Days sweater pattern.

May good things happen to you this week.

Pedaling as fast I can

   Dad over all I guess is doing pretty good. We are waiting for his chemo pump to be out in.  It will be chemo for 10 days and 3 week rest then radiation with chemo for 5 weeks then 3 week rest and the last of the chemo.  The 5 weeks will be hard on everyone.  He has to go every single day.  It worries me... I am worried he won't be able to withstand it. He seems so frail.  Today is dad's 85th birthday. I just pause and thank God for him.

    I am working on the hoodie just about done with the ribbing .  I still have the sleeves and hood to do. I  have put Bub's scarf up for a spell. Will be taking small projects with me to the hospital. There should have been pictures of Nan and I on the deck crocheting, but I looked so awful...prideful and all would not put them up.

All my dears that have stayed close love you so good as my grandma would say. Pictures to come

Whats Happening on the Side of the Hill

 Well dad's appointment went better than I thought.  Hes off all his meds except one  for his sick stomach. I thought the Dr. would freak out over the 6lb. weight loss, but he told him to start waliking and to eat eat eat. We go to the Cancer Dr. May 29th. All in all for such major surgery and him being 85 guess he is doing pretty good.

Vanna's yarn tweed  for my youngest son

What is helping is the cancer power shakes. made with sugar free ice cream and ensure...700 calories. He has to have 1800 a day.  Its not happening.  I make all his favorite foods....gravy with whole milk you get the picture.  Everything just turns his stomach. God bless him I know hes trying. Pray for our popaw.

I have started to knit a scarf. That is keeping me sane.  My orange yarn is back ordered. When it come in I will start the hoodie. Found a replacement for my camera on e-bay. I am so thrilled.

Everyone has been so sweet to send me encouragement. Be sure and pray for Marla's husband Scott. He will have a serious operation soon. Marla is such a sweetheart and a dear friend.

All that stop this way God bless each one love sent your way.

Home

  Popaw is home.  He was in the hospital for over a month. He had half his stomach removed. Things look real good.  I have to keep him built up for the radiation and chemo in 6 weeks. He has no desire to eat so getting 1800 cals is not an easy task.  I just got a 600 cal. power shake down him and I am twirling with joy.  I haven't cooked so much since I had teenage boys. Nan and popaw will be living with us till he is back on his feet. Things are going well.

I ordered some yarn for a hoodie for my baby grandson.  I have no idea if that will work.  I need it to work and I do have odd bits of time. 

MY camera was broke at Easter so no pics.  Trust me my roses strutted their stuff.

To all my friends that prayed.....no small thing to all of us, thank you.  My dears I wish for you your hearts desire this day  as long as it is a good desire :) hugs love sent your way.

Please Pray

Popaw is in the hospital has been since Friday.  This makes mom much worse.  We get the lab results back tomorrow. Please pray for us. I use to pray for those "poor people" now we are those poor people:)
This is taking its toll on me.
Hugs and love sent to my online family

Its Begining to Look alot like Easter on the Hill

  I got out all the Easter baskets out and put the toys in them the candy will come the night before.  Note my new handy dandy ironing board its like me it multi tasks.
I have 5 baskets, but would have had 7 if my kids from Ga. could have came...no not bio, but mine mine mine.

I made the Chocolate bunny from Whiskers and Wool. Also a little Hello Kitty in a duck suit.  I would link, but I honestly don't know where it came from. Nothing on the pattern.  Years ago I copied a bunch of Japanese patterns and used the charts to figure them out.  This was in English.....sorry. I don't like the eyes or nose next time it will be better.  I was suppose to use felt, but you know me. I think felt is a tad tacky on stuffed animals.  Only a few people can use felt properly and I am not one of them.

  For those in my caring family and friends I am doing great. My last day of therapy is Fri., its kicking me so very glad its the last one. Dad on the other hand is not doing so well.  I need to stay stress free...any ideas when you are an only child and its your daddy?  I have ask God to richly bless all that prayed for me and dad and still are. I value prayer above all else. I have cried over some of your e-mails so loving and precious.  I will never forget your support. I love you guys.

Back on the home front I am sending all my baby sweaters off. A needful place. So I am as mom would say up and about God's Business.  I couldn't want anything more for everyone that may pass by here to have all good things pressed down and running over..  Love you guys hugs sent.

Poor old MImi;(

   I haven't blog for awhile had a little hospital stay.  I won't bore you.  MY friends that have kept in touch and stayed close know and I appreciate them beyond words. To the rest that just stop by for a peek.  I hope someday to be back to normal. Don't count me out yet. MY life at the moment is upside down.  My kids are thoroughbreds. Everyone of them has been so supportive.  I count the DI L's as mine as well. MY husband is a trooper.  Everyone that prayed for me ..you are gold. Thank you.

I will be back when I can.  I care about each one that stops by and those that pray for me God bless you .

Love sent and good wishes MIMI