Tired

Hello friends, thank you for hanging in there with me through the health issues, website problems, and my occasional “poor little me” moments. I’m tired… very tired.

On the health front, I’m slowly recovering. I happened to find most of my biopsy results in my patient portal (no one contacted me!), and thankfully they appear to be within normal range. One biopsy still isn’t listed, so I’ve left messages and will keep calling until I get answers. My diverticulitis diagnosis was confirmed again, which means I’m still on a low-residue diet. Let’s just say I really, really ( yes two really’s) miss fresh fruits and vegetables… even the canned ones. And yes, my waistline has noticed the change too.

My rheumatologist has sent all of my MRI, X-rays, CT scans, and lab results to another specialist, but that referral is still pending. I’m still dealing with chronic pain, but after several months of it, I’m learning to simply hang in there. Thankfully, some of the other health issues are improving.

Our sweet boy Izzy (the blind blog dog) has been struggling with some health issues too. For months I’ve been sleeping in the spare room with him, my hubby needs his rest he gets up at 4 a.m. to go to work. Around 11 each night, Izzy and I relocate so I can massage his joints until he drifts off. I think we may finally have the right medication for him, so hopefully better nights are ahead.

And then there’s the blog mess…

I wasn’t prepared for how emotionally draining it would be to delete seven-plus years of blog posts and photos. My site is still over the storage limit with GoDaddy hosting, even after hours of deleting. My plan is to move the blog to Hostinger web hosting, which allows more storage. But in order to transfer the blog, I need to install a plugin… and I can’t install a plugin because my storage is full. Ugh!

All of this is happening while I’m still trying to keep my online shops and Etsy stores running. If my husband and I hope to retire this summer, I still need about $8,000 in sales to make that possible.

So yes… the bottom line is that I’m tired. Very tired. (smile)

Lately I’ve been listening to a song by Solomon Ray on repeat. Even though it’s AI-generated music, I still think you might enjoy it. It gives me comfort. You can find it HERE.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Friends, if you ever feel led to support my work, one simple way is by visiting my online shops ,or sharing them with someone who loves handmade items. Every little bit helps more than you know, and I’m always grateful for your kindness and encouragement.

Hugs to you all.

Using an image already in my media library, (smile)