Joys and Sorrows

I was struggling a bit healthwise last month. Still am, come to that!! It seems I may have developed IBS. That's all I need! For some time I didn't dare leave the house, and I'm still very hesitant about mixing with children or the very elderly just in case it's a "bug". I await the results of tests!!

I have progressed a bit on the Fairytale Castle, and plan on adding a few stitches and sparklies during March, but #3 for the challenges is: HAED's Muppet, Gabby, Malteazer and Gemm. I've only put in about 100 stitches, so it's hardly worth posting a photo, but here's one of FC

I did add a few more stitches yesterday, so it's getting there, but Sunday's stitching didn't happen, although I did manage a bit of knitting.

Most of Sunday was spent at the hospital sitting by the bedside of a gravely ill friend. He had COPD and heart failure, and had developed pneumonia, and was unconscious. The nursing staff were satisfied that his condition had stabilised by about 7pm, and suggested we (a friend and I) could safely go home, get a good night's sleep, and come back in the morning. Sadly, that was not to be the case. I got a call at just before 2.10 am, and although I arrived at the hospital ward only ten minutes later, he had already died. At least he went peacefully in his sleep, and there was a nurse with him.  RIP Dennis: Nov 1st 1930 - Mar 2nd 2015 - a good and much-loved friend

We had a wonderful visit from our eldest son and grandson - yes, eldest of both!! It was a delight to have them visiting, and we hope they'll come again. Thomas is starting to learn to cope with his temper tantrums, and it has made such a difference! We went over to Sudbury Hall, and of course, great fun was had by Thomas climbing through the chimney passageway! And he made a "Green" monster doorhanger saying "I'm endangered"
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We also went on a "Bug Hunt" round the hall looking for pictures of beasties which could damage furniture, fabrics and books. I think we found them all. There were also conservation demonstrations which I found fascinating.

Now off to find the project for March. Watch out cats: here I come!!

Till next time
Jenny

PS If you want to see what Muppet and co. looks like, you can find it here:
http://heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=160_350&products_id=8977