Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Learning to Live My New "Normal"


Now that I’ve had two infusions and I kind of know what to expect, my stitching mojo is beginning to return.  Progress has been made on my Homage to Mutti EPP project.  One third of the center ring is finished and I’ve begun working on the second. 

 


I enjoy working on it while watching podcasts on my computer.  It’s a messy workspace, but I like it.

 


My second infusion was last week.  It was another very long day since my preliminary appointment started late and took longer than expected.  I did get the very good news that the blood marker they are following has moved in the right direction.  And while I can’t claim to feel good following these infusions, so far, I have managed the side effects fairly well as long as I allow myself ample recovery time afterwards.

 

We had Swallows nesting on our back porch this summer.  I caught this last chick working up the courage to take flight.  This is the first nest we’ve had since we had the ceiling painted sky blue.  I guess his parents weren’t fooled.

 


This 500-piece puzzle was a lot more work than I expected.  A new one is in its earliest stages.

 


My Snake Plant in the house has decided to bloom.  It’s been several years since it did so.  I’ve had abysmal luck with my outdoor plants this summer, so I’m counting this as a win.



3 comments:

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

Oh Mary how encouraging that you are adjusting to the treatments and that things are moving in the right direction. I think of you every day and continue to pray for you.
I've never seen a snake plant bloom! We had swallows under our patio roof for a couple of years, but then we enclosed it. I miss them, but Hubs does not miss the mess. Your Mutti EPP project looks so pretty.

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

I'm happy to hear the good news, heading in the right direction. They have more meds available like anti-nausea that weren't around many years ago. Your EPP project is looking good. I didn't know Snake plants had blooms. I guess all plants probably do so they can produce seed.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I hope you continue to tolerate the infusions and it is nice that you can get back to some stitching. I had a bloom on my snake plant quite some years ago and it never had one again - I wonder what if anything encourages the plant to have a bloom?