Happy New Year to all of you. Isn’t it amazing to think that Christmas has been and gone in the flash of an eye. I hate to say it but it wasn’t anything exciting here this year. Of course, having a fresh round of earthquakes which started on the 23rd December didn’t help the mood much. And yes they are still going, we had another good one this morning. The feeling throughout the city seems to be one of complacency. No not for me, I hate them and will happily admit to turning into a mad woman on the 23rd. The sooner they calm down the better. Everything becomes tense and it puts a strain on everything we do and who we are.
Anyway onto something cheerful and less “It’s all about me”. I received some lovely gifts from bloggy friends for Christmas and felt very spoilt.
Julia sent me the most gorgeous pincushion and a cross stitch kit and some decorations for the tree.
Melanie sent me the cutest little Elf (as you can see below) and I have named him Willow. Melanie explained in her blog that he has brothers all around the world now. Just imagine how exciting it would be for them all to meet up in a few years.
There were other goodies in Melanie’s box but I hate to admit that I have lost the file with the pics in it. Sorry Melanie.
Now an update on the spinal surgery I had on 7th Dec. I can’t believe its only been 4 weeks and yes I know I am expecting far too much too quickly (that’s who I am). The surgeon was really pleased the way the surgery went which is great as far as I am concerned. I am getting around quite freely although waist down is much slower than the top half. Having to get all of the muscles around my lower torso into action again is obviously going to take awhile. So I now have a prosthetic disc in my lumbar spine and the discs have been fused to fix everything. Wahoo! Now its just waiting to get the all clear on check up day at the end of the month and then it will back to work too. (yuk, I’d better make the most of the time off. )
Well everyone I hope that your New Year’s have all started on a positive note and may the year ahead be filled with lots of happiness, laughter, girly pursuits and stitching. May you keep your hearts and your arms open wide to lots of new adventures.
Hugs for 2012, Deb xx
13 comments:
Love all your goodies and am so pleased that you are on the mend hun. Big Hugs - Fee XX
Love the elf and pincushion, very sweet. Good to hear you're up and about. I don't know how you can cope with all that shaking and rattling, the big one last year would have sent me packing!I'd be a nervous wreck!
Wow, yes you have been spoilt. I just love 'Willow' and those decs will look just gorgeous on your tree next year.
Great news from the surgeon and as you know, time will just bring great improvements to every aspect of what you are as the pain subsides. I wont mention the shaking that you are having as I'm sure you are well and truly sick of talking about them ; )
Talk soon xxx
Glad you are enjoying your goodies
hope the earth stay stills now
Lovely that you were so spoilt : o )
GOOD to hear there has been positive recovery.
So glad you are on the mend Deb. Willow is very cute. Bugger those quakes I wish they would go away.
May it be an absolutely fabulous year for you Miss D, get rid of those damn shakes!!Great to hear your back on the mend..
Glad to hear you are mending...hope the earth settles for you!
It's great to hear that you are healing so well Deb. Be kind to yourself. Take care,
Ab xx
My best wishes for 2012, I hope the earth stops still soon.
Lovely goodies and all the best as you and your back recover....take care
Glad to hear you are recovering from your back surgery. My husband has had 3 back operations so I know how long the recovery period is... Really do hope the quakes down there get less and less this year for you. Enough already I'm sure :-(
Happy New Year Deb, it is fantastic to hear your health is on the way up again. Your gifts are gorgeous, have fun with that beautiful kit.....
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