Thank You

I begin this post with a great big

In my last post, I didn't want to complain and write about my health issues, but I did want people to understand why I wasn't dropping by to visit, posting anything new on my blog or answering emails.

What I did not expect was the outpouring of loving thoughts and prayers OR the great suggestions on what might be wrong with me.

I heeded your suggestions and told my doctor to look at my symptoms from a different perspective - and we got to the bottom of the problem - severe anemia.

By listening to my blog friends, especially Kris of Junk Chic Cottage, I received a blood transfusion, am taking iron pills and slowly (very slowly) returning to normal.

For this hyperactive lady, resting is very difficult, but I managed to find things to do.

I finished my mantel for Halloween

and changed the entry way display to fall.

I printed out some embroidery patterns

traced one onto fabric to make a little napkin.

I really like how the napkin turned out, but I know it will get stained by use, so I think I will do the next embroidery project on pillowcases.

I haven't found a home for the cute little banner Connie of Crafty Home Cottage 

made me, but at least you can see how cute it is.

I created a picture each day to post on Instagram.

And then I shopped - don't you just love that today we can shop any time of day right in the comfort of our living room while wearing pj's?

I absolutely LOVE all things Maileg and have wanted a Christmas elf for ages.

I found this one on Amazon for half the usual price and grabbed it.

I did not expect him to be so BIG - I think he might sit on this chair all through the holiday season.

Last Christmas I missed out on the great deals at H & M on Christmas decor because I discovered the website too late, but I have been stalking it weekly.

I am expecting the pillow and 2 sets of the napkins to arrive today.

I found this Etsy shop on Instagram and ordered a Christmas towel and one other towel that

 I can't show because it is a Christmas gift.

 I set up an assembly line on the dining room table and made some treats for my volleyball team.

I won't be able to coach the game this week, but I am sending them my love in the form of Halloween candy boxes.

I am feeling so much better today and I have 2 big motivations to reach 100%.

Three weeks from tomorrow, we are headed to Fort Bragg for a kayaking adventure

with my family to celebrate my Aunt Kay's 90th birthday - she looks fantastic here at 89.

I also have to get ready for ski season (assuming there will be snow) because Steve and I just purchased our season passes for June Mountain.

And now, I am headed to the garden to rest because I am exhausted - I know by my next post I will be at 100%.