Getting the Friday Feeling...

Early yesterday morning... we felt a little earthquake. The epicentre was about 30 miles away.. but it was enough to make the room shake a bit and the cups rattle. Hubby dosnt really feel them anymore.. but I dont think I will ever get used to them

This morning was less dramatic..and I got out super early on my walk. Temperatures are supposed to hit about 92 today (31C) so I didnt want to stay in the sun too long.

I would like to say I got out early enough to do catch the dew... but this is California. It hasnt rained for a couple of months so more than likely this is from a garden sprinkler...

Mr D  has to work tomorrow..so apart from Church on Sunday we have no plans for the weekend. I guess lot of stitching is on the cards.. 

Whatever you do this weekend... Have a great one...

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Look to the Future...

Thinking of this little family today...on what would have been their wedding day..

I should be in England helping my little girl dress for her big day... but thanks to this pandemic..its all been cancelled

But no looking back my Girl.... just to the future. Cry your tears of disappointment and lets look forward to next Summer.. when you will be beautiful walking down that aisle.

You have your health.. you have a wonderful life partner... and a gorgeous.. intelligent.. funny and super cute little girl. You have an amazing life ahead of you all.. and we all have a lot to be grateful for..

Your Big Day will be here soon

Love you all xxx

Yellow ...

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

The Cat ON the Hat...

 Little Miss loves her new Pussy Cat hat....

I think???

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Happy Birthday Little Man...

A very Happy 2nd Birthday to this Gorgeous Guy.. our grandson Harrison.

This weekend we were supposed to be flying to Uk and yesterday we would have met him for the first time. My arms are a little empty right now. It would have been so much fun helping him blow out the candles on his cake... but thanks to Facetime we will still be able to see it.

Next year my Lad...next year....by which time.. hopefully.. you will understand that Im a real person... and not Peppa Pig!!

So have a very Happy Birthday Little Man ... 

Nana and Gaga love you very much xxxx

Sunday Thought ~ Deuteronomy 31:8

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Good News!!!

After an anxious wait..we got the news that the biopsies were all benign. So really good news. Now we just have to wait for the bill!!

They have said that I will have to be tested more frequently so not only will they be checking for Ovarian cancer they will be examining the colon too. Oh joy!.

Again... as I have always said.. early detection for cancer is essential. Listen to your body..look for signs and push your doctor. You know when things arent right.

So today... hubby and I went out for lunch to celebrate..  We have a Mexican restaurant just down the street from us...who serve food on tables and chairs on placed on their car park

Earlier I bought new shoes because tomorrow we will be going to church for the first time since the pandemic started. We finished the day with a stroll around a local park...

We are so lucky to be living in a part of California where the weather is so good you can dine outside.... walk in one of its many parks and now worship outside too.

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Three Christmas Hearts...

To finish off my Christmas in July in my Etsy shop

I have added three new hearts

Grey and white

Blue with Snowflakes 

and a fun Gingerbread House

Now its time to start sewing some Fall ones

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

In Safe Hands...

Ive recovered from the hospital proceedure as it wasnt that bad at all.... and went for a walk this morning to blow the cowebs away

The doctor found I had four large and one small polyps in my colon.. and successfully removed them all. They took biopsies on them and now we have to wait for the results. I trust my doctor.. and she is very optimistic so I'm not overly concerned.

Until we find out life goes on as normal.. we will deal with things as that crop up

I know I am in safe hands...

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Here I Go....

The prep worked.. 

Covid was negative.. 

so I’m sitting waiting to go in.

A bit nervous but Gods got this...

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Prep...

Well...Ive starved myself all day...

Time to start drinking this disgusting concoction...

See you on the other side.....

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Dumbo Flies to Florida....

 Another heart on its way to its new home...

This one.... to Florida

I hope they love it as much as I did making it

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Sunday Thought ~ Joshuah 1:9

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Covid Test...

I love weekends as I get to spend them with my lovely MrD. Today we didnt do much.. just grocery shopping.. a looksee at the Harley store (just to satisfy MrD) and the dreaded covid test... But we did manage to have lunch out. Dine in has been stopped again... so we enjoyed our steaks..and the view.. from the shaded veranda at one of our favourite restaurants.

The covid test was a bit surreal... uncomfortable... but not painful. The test was on the third level of our local hospital car park.. and I didnt even have to get out of the truck. 

I managed to snap a couple of pics before a security guard stood in front of me.. wagging his finger...holding a sign saying no videos or audios allowed past this point. Oooops... but in my defense I didnt see any signs... and I was taking photos..not recording. My daughter thinks its very funny that her mother has been scolded!...

To take the test.. they push a long stick into your mouth to take a swab from the back of the throat... and another up your nose. For me...the mouth one was worse. I cant bear something scratching my throat. Im not sure when the results will come back.. but tomorrow I have to start drinking the pre proceedure witches brew...which is disgusting!

By the way... I would like to say.. to a couple of people me who said I am a sheep for wearing a mask.. and they would refuse to take the test because nobody was going to push a stick up their nose... If I want to find out if my cancer is back... following the rules in place is a small price to pay...

Stay Well..Stay Safe...Stay Strong

Love and Hugs 

Phoebe x

Early Birthday Wish...

Happy Birthday tomorrow to the guy who aspired to be the greatest Santa impersonator.. music critic.. goat whisperer and fireman.. 

Who could have been a champion race car driver.. dirt bike rider.. bowler.. snooker player.. cyclist.. ice water swimmer.. eater...and... THE creator of the Toffee Sauce Pizza!!

Have a great day my lad.. and thank you for deciding to be a wonderful son.. daddy.. brother.. uncle and friend..

And the only child of mine who remembers the time difference..

Love and Hugs

Mum xxx

Have Faith....

As you know I went to for an appointment with my new oncologist last week... and everything seemed well.. but she did a couple of tests

Well a couple of days ago I got the results back..and it appears I may have a little problem... Something isnt right...the tests came back abnormal and I appear to have blood where there shouldnt be. I put off phoning the hospital..as you do.. but this morning I did. I am booked in to have a Colonoscopy on Wednesday morning. They will be doing a biopsy.. and if the problem is small enough..removing whatever it is at the same time. It could be something very simple... and this is what Im going to stick with.

You know me... I like to deal with things face on. If you cant change whats happening... stand up to it.. and fight it with a smile. Thats the way I was with the cancer...and I kicked it to the curb. Not that Im saying thats what it is.. and Im not concerned...but big or small... its not going to get to me.. I will put my Faith in the Lord..and my doctors... and let them sort it out. At least it will hopefully answer questions about how Ive been feeling for a while

You never know...it may just be old age creeping up!

Anyway... Saturday I have to go for a Covid test... which sounds absolutely delightful..... So if you have a spare prayer handy.. please say one for me.. and my hubby..

It will be gratefully... and gracefully... received...

Stay well...Stay safe ..Stay strong

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x