Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil.
– Bishop Reginald Heber
Hello dear April and welcome!
What a glorious month April is… one that ushers in the return of many things and new beginnings of others! Yes, it is a month where the outdoors beckons with days of milder weather as we transition from the “not much is growing” phase to “everything, everywhere all at once”! And I love it!
This month my “to do” list is entirely empty… as I “vaguely” talked about yesterday… I am having some health issues…specifically stomach issues and I got the phone call from the next doctor’s scheduler (yes, this is the third doctor I am seeing for this!) Yay for getting that call, but I cannot have the test until mid-August. But at least that means that we can go to Erie later this month… I figured that we would have to take a pass on that trip so maybe that is a bit of a silver lining in all this. Of course, my swallowing issue has not improved… sigh.
What I really need to focus on is catching my stitching up at a time when my brain is very unfocused. But, I sat quietly through Suzan Colón’s MedKNITation class on Friday… and while I did not learn anything new, I was reminded of many things as I sat listening to her guide us through some meditation. Her voice is the most calming, soothing voice ever… and for that hour and a half I was able to allow my mind to just focus on her voice. I am going to open the Calm app and listen to some meditations as I catch up my stitching. And once March is done, I will get April traced onto my cloth and get going on it!
The other thing that needs a tiny bit of focus is some errant weeding in my garden beds… which if I do soon, will be over and done with in short order! Then I can schedule a mulch delivery!!
So, dear April, I am hoping you do not race by like March did and that you take your time before giving way to May!
I will be back again tomorrow with some Unraveling!
I’m sorry your stomach and swallowing issues are still going on. I sure hope you can get relief and answers soon (but maybe not till August??). And, glad you can go to Erie – you and Steve enjoy that so much…it should be a most welcome break. You and I have similar thoughts on the MedKNITation workshop. Suzan Colon’s voice has got to be the most soothing and calming EVER!! Good luck with the weeding!!
So sorry about the troublesome stomach issues, Kat. Last year, I had to wait over 8 months for a scan. Luckily it wasn’t for a concerning issue (which I’m hoping was the reason for the long wait), but I couldn’t help but wonder . . . what if it HAD been a concerning issue??? I’m glad you’ll be able to enjoy a trip to Erie in the meantime! XO
OK, now I’m afraid that Suzan Colon will lull me to sleep when I get around to watching that workshop! (Brene Brown has that effect on me… cannot be driving long distances while listening to her.)
Hope you find some resolution to your stomach issues soon. Really glad you’ll be able to go to Erie!
Ugh, why does it take so long to be seen by a doctor? I remember when I was having issues years ago and was told I needed an upper endoscopy, it was something like an eight-month wait. Ridiculous! I hope you’re on the list in case they get an opening before August!
I also hope that you’re able to find that sense of calm as often as you need it. I’ve noticed that hearing all the birds has had a similarly soothing effect on me. Now if only it would warm up so we could all be outside enjoying nature!
Oh my goodness. I hate that you have to wait so long to see a specialist. May working outdoors and weeding – at your pace – bring you some peace and also that trip to Erie.
what is up with the long off doctor visits? I scheduled a hearing test with and ENT in February and the earliest I could get was July. Crazy. I am glad you will be able to do your trip. Praying for your good health!!