A new kind of felt flower
After cutting out more than 800 rose petals from bright red felt fabric, I needed a break in both color and pattern. I decided to try creating a totally different […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
New lady doc and a nice view
I’ve had bladder issues my entire life, but these last six months have been pure misery. I’ve ended up with an infection after every single monthly Crohn’s chemo infusion. Apparently, […]
Back to the pool
Mama and I have been eager to get back to our exercise at the community pool, but we had to wait a few weeks after my surgery. Today was our […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Carrie Manner
This daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know in December. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, […]
Confused Cocoa
One of our latest favorite evening traditions is a mug of what I’ve deemed Confused Cocoa—named such because of the juxtaposed pairing of whipped cream and sprinkles alongside Bailey’s Irish […]
Changing the way I think, 15-hundred days in a row
Today marks the 15-hundredth #OneGoodThing post in a row. It’s been a very difficult few years, filled with my own medical challenges and those of a solo caregiver. Yet, it […]
A long-awaited soak
I hit another post-surgery milestone today—my first bath! I was allowed gentle showers before now, but I had to wait at least two weeks for my preferred method of bathing. […]
Rolling felt rosebuds
My first infusion after surgery has left me flat-out exhausted. Though I wasn’t up and about, I was able to work on an ongoing art project a bit. I’m making […]
First infusion post surgery
Today was my first immune-suppressing IV infusion (chemo for Crohn’s) since having my gallbladder removed two weeks ago. It’s been a rough recovery, slowed by a recurring bladder infection, though […]
Get well/Galentine’s package
This lovely package arrived on our doorstep packed with all kinds of fun stuff—from a relaxing pillow spray, cute socks, and a notepad, to glow bracelets, bubble bath bars, and […]
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