Had a brilliant day at AFTH the other day making this lovely book using some Graphic 45 papers. Neither Dy nor myself were feeling too well, but managed to battle through and had a laugh.
Book front
Inside
I'm afraid I've not been too well for the last few weeks and this last week, really bad, progressively getting worse, in the end had to give in and phone the consultant. Had CT scan, chest X ray, bloods, breathing tests, etc., anyway when I saw him and we looked at the x rays, quite a shock because my COP has returned with a vengeance. We had managed to reduce the steroids to a fairly low level, but now back up to max strength with the prospect of having to have chemo in December. As you can imagine I feel gutted, but as my consultant said he never gave me any promises and there was always a risk that once the steroids had been reduced it would flare up again. So we're now back to original diagnosis, it will take at least 2 years to get under control. I was so looking forward to getting some winter sun in October, but not a chance in hell now.
I now know why my mojo has disappeared, anyway after a couple of days on my little miracle pills, I'm feeling a lot better and hopefully will start doing some crafting again.
Hope you're having a good day, it's a beautiful sunny day here in North Sheffield.
Oh, Ann, what dreadful news. Hope the steroids keep helping you feel better. Love your book, though - glad you were able to get some crafting in.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that news Ann, I do hope the steroids help, this is a beautiful book.
ReplyDeleteChris x
So sorry to hear you've taken a step backwards....you poor thing!!! :(
ReplyDeleteAt least you have a reason for your lack of mojo...I just can't seem to get myself together to do anything and now I think i've forgotten how to do everything!! Pathetic really!! My mum keeps telling me I've not blogged since the beginning of June, but I haven't done anything worth blogging!!
Bethany goes off to Uni (Sheffield!!!) next week so hopefully things will calm down and I can back into some sort of routine.
Hope your steroids take effect very soon.....LOVE the book by the way...gorgeous work, as always!1
Hugs xx
This book is gorgeous, even better in real life. I am really pleased you have found the energy to blog I must admit I did think you wouldn't be able to. Hope you are in for a better week.
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I;m so sorry to hear you are not well I hope you are feeling better soon.Mojo must be back the book is beautiful love it x sue x
ReplyDeleteOhhh how absolutely gorgeous your work is Ann. I am so glad you had a nice time too. I am sorry you have taken a turn for the worse :( I hope your meds will soon turn it around for you again and make you feel better. when you say cop what is that please ? You see I have copd and wondered if it was similar ?
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs to you for sunday
June xxxxx
Love the book I really wish I had taken time off work to come the the class. Sorry to hear you're not tip top at the moment. Hope the tabs work their magic and you feel more like you soon. X C
ReplyDeleteHope that you feel better and stronger by the day, and the tablets do the trick! Love the gorgeous book. Dy always amazes me with the classes she produces. Keep creating, you always make gorgeous stuff!!!!!! x
ReplyDeleteWow - this book is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created.
(Love the Graphic 45 papers!)
Love your book, the G45 papers are just wonderful. So sorry to hear of your illness, hopefully you will feel better, even though it's gradual!
ReplyDeleteAboslutely gorgeous book Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been so poorly and that you have to cope with the prospect of chemo and are looking at a 2 year prognosis.
Anne xx
ooh gorgeous. bet you enjoyed making that. so sorry to hear you are not well. just googled COP and it sounds no fun at all (!)glad to hear the steroids are helping you to start feeling better though
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you have not been well, I will keep my fingers crossed for positive news soon. Lovely piece of art, your book is gorgeous. Have a lovely evening, Tracy Evans x
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Ann and I'm so sorry to hear that things have gone down hill again after you where doing so well!! will keep everything crossed for you xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the book by the way the papers are fab!!
Love Chanelle xx
Sending you big hugs to help through the disappointment that the illness has reared its ugly head again. Make sure you get LOADS of rest - the body's healer.
ReplyDeleteThe book is gorgeous. Mine is sitting in a bag unfinished. x x x
hey Ann that book is gobsmacking and the papers are fab, partic like the marooney red they are using, more things to go on the wish list, top of the list is a place on Tim's Arsty Crafts event, wish me luck, and wishing you better even if you feel like you have taken a big step backwards, bonus will be the meds kicking in, take care ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteOh Ann, that makes me so sad to hear you are poorly again. You were doing so well. Just do everything the doctors tell you to, and I like Chanelle will keep everything crossed for your speedy recovery. Take care, I'll be thinking of you. The book is great, and I'm glad you had a great time at AFTH. Love & hugs Sandra x
ReplyDeleteOh no hun, that is not good news at all... hope that the pills work for you and you have the COP back under control very soon... sending a big hug... and am LOVING the book... looks like it was a fabby workshop! x
ReplyDeleteFab book.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs, hope you feel better now
Clare
I am just loving that book, what a beautifual creation. I'm sorry to hear you are not doing so well again, I hope the magic pills do it for you and you bounce back soon. Your mojo does not seem to have left you from where I am sitting :-) K x
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, so sorry to hear you're not very well at the moment. Hopeing and praying that you'll soon be feeling better.
ReplyDeleteYour book is absolutely gorgeous, I so wanted to do this class but it was on the same day as my daughters opp, so i'm hopeing Dy will be doing something again. Take care, sue x
Your book is just gorgeous. Sorry your feeling poorly, and hope you begin to feel a bit better soon.
ReplyDeleteSue x
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that your illness has flared up again. That's really disappointing for you. Life's unfair sometimes. Hope the increased steriods make u feel a bit better. On the plus side, your book is amazing! x
ReplyDeleteSorry you are not feeling great...hope you are taking it easy...(((Hugs))) Kirsti
ReplyDeletePS - The Graphic 45 book is fabby!!
Oh dear Ann, i'm sorry to hear you not well again, hope you start to feel bit better soon, keep my fingers crossed for you..... The graphic 45 book is brilliant, love it...
ReplyDeleteGet Well Soon xoxox Ann
Ooooo sorry to hear you are not well, I follow your blog but dont normally leave a comment, felt like I wanted to stop and make time to say - hugs for you ! Take care and hope you feel better soon XXX
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