Holiday Plans Foiled

11/29/2017

I don't really like to talk about personal stuff here, but I think I really need to share now.

Last week I was told that I needed a hysterectomy. They said I was considered 'priority', and that it would likely be by February. That was a hard enough thing to swallow. After five years of tests and biopsies, there was no longer any choice anymore. High risk or not, I had to have one. Okay, I thought. At least it's after Christmas.

But then they called Monday and said they have me booked for December 20th. What!! So soon??? But it needs to be done. So I agreed, thinking "Well, there goes my whole Christmas this year!!"

Then yesterday they called again and said there had been a cancellation, and I could have it done December 8th instead - next week Friday. Allrighty then. So much for all my doll photography plans.

So now I have to focus on getting things ready for being out of commission for several weeks. Today I tackled my plant room, and pruned all the hibiscus that are finished blooming. There's still a couple of plants blooming, and I'm really enjoying the last few flowers...

I need things to do to distract me, so made a bunch of candy canes yesterday. I needed some for the one photo shoot that I think i can still manage, but the smallest candy canes at the store were so deformed and ugly, that I had to make some from Sculpey. Today I varnished them.....

Sigh. So much I wanted to do, and so little time left.....

Helen M

11/30/2017 05:50:04 am

Just wanted to wish you luck. I've watched your work for a while now, and really enjoy your ingenuity!

Martha

11/30/2017 02:24:08 pm

Thank you!

Kendra

11/30/2017 10:37:54 am

My mother-in-law had a hysterectomy too - she told me about it after I booked our old dwarf rabbit lady for a necessary hysterectomy at a vet's surgery. I was a bit worried because of anestesia etc. Mother said: "Oh, she'll be fine, look how good do I look!" And that she does! Please get well soon and have a wonderful Christmas wherever would it be.

Martha

11/30/2017 02:24:56 pm

Thanks!

Marjorie

11/30/2017 12:34:17 pm

Keeping you in my prayers for a quick and speedy recovery.

Martha

11/30/2017 02:25:42 pm

Thank you! Here's hoping!

Joyce

11/30/2017 12:55:16 pm

Wishing you all the best with your surgery.:)
The candy canes are fabulous! Hope you will have time to do some of the projects and photography you would like to get done before the holidays.

Martha

11/30/2017 02:27:09 pm

Thanks!

I'm trying to take the first series of photos that I was working on before all this hit the fan.

Jane

11/30/2017 02:17:18 pm

Good luck and remember......you have got to rest for a long time after the operation
*nag nag* I know!
I am like an Old Mother Hen

I will be thinking of you xxx

Martha

11/30/2017 02:28:26 pm

Thanks! Yes I know. I've been through four C-sections and an emergency appendectomy, so know exactly what this is going to feel like - and what to do about it.

Kate

11/30/2017 05:13:53 pm

4?! Holy cats that's badass. Best of luck on your surgery!

earthspirits

11/30/2017 07:22:49 pm

I always love your posts - Your photos are beautiful, fun, and very inspiring.

Sending you lots of good thoughts at this difficult time - and that you heal quickly. Best wishes for Christmas too.

Martha

12/3/2017 10:41:49 am

Thanks so much!

Amy E Murrell-Haunold

12/1/2017 05:02:37 pm

Best wishes go with you to your surgery and during your recovery!

Martha

12/3/2017 10:43:17 am

Thank you! I hope everything goes well.

lesley hodgson

12/2/2017 05:58:32 am

Wishing you a successful op and a speedy recovery.

Martha

12/3/2017 10:44:11 am

Thank you. The whole thing has me terrified.

Loretta Houben link

12/3/2017 10:36:12 am

I hope all goes very well. Yes, you must rest a great deal. My sister and sil had one. One at age 40, one at age 32. I just love your blog. I found you again after seeing you on the best 100 doll blog list. Merry Christmas! Stay well.

Martha

12/3/2017 10:46:20 am

Thanks! It's one thing to go through when you are young, but I'm the oldest patient my GYN ever had who never went into menopause, and there's all kinds of extra issues to consider.

It' is nice though, to know people like my Blog.

Jade Serenity

12/4/2017 07:31:37 pm

wow , well this way you cant stew about it and get all nervous like i would... thank you for letting us into your life, it fleshes out the story. ((BIG HUG!)))) see you back soon !

Martha

12/4/2017 07:35:00 pm

LOL What do you mean "there's no time to get nervous??" There's always time to get nervous. "Anxiety" is my middle name.

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