Recovery is slow but steady

So, the other day I said I was trying to sew................well I did. I still seem to still need a thumb.
Ironing and holding the work down with my left hand - do I choose something large and easy.............no, not me! I decide I need to make thin stems. Very hot iron, up close and personal, lots of ouches and aws, but got one side of each stem done. Then proceeded to baste and ran out of steam. (my steam, not the iron)

Yesterday I drove for the first time and went up to Concord, Headquarters specifically. I bought two sets of large displays aka: two hollow core doors with hinges that are painted. I plan on repainting them and using for my booth display in October. I will pick them up at the end of the month. I need to decide on a neutral color to go with my dark green booth walls and olive accents. I am still working on this (in my head) and would like to be ready by then.

Finally took pics

Well everyone, here's my hand/arm all bundled up in it's support. I will probably get a new one today, but these photos were painfull to take, so I'll see how it goes. That camera is heavy!
Off to my first PT this morning........ouch!

New outlook :)

So, I'm just back from the dr and got my stitches out. I am in an wrist brace with a rigid thumb for 5  more weeks. BUT, the hand feels pretty good and seems to want to work just like before without the excruciating pain. This is good and I am pleased with the whole thing.
Of course, it is sore and still swollen, but an improvement (also I got to wash it.....YES!)

Design Wall?

Everything is on my bench waiting to come to life. Now I have two botanicals and am thinking about some food..............could that be because I can't cut and chop? I think I will try my small Quisinart and see if I can make anything, probably soup.
I just need someone to peel potatoes :)  Let's see, college grad......I think he could help, eh? If nothing else, between his two parents and all we are requiring of him, he will probably run to get a job! LOL!
No, we really need the help right now, so in between job hunting.............he can peel potatoes and set signs on the trail.
 The daughter ..... we will use for important things, like food choices at the supermarket ................maybe some cooking, but she gets out at 6 and I like to eat then, not really any later.

Thinking about what's next

I know I will probably do some small pieces to start with. I already have a Marsh Marigold drawn out and then maybe some more botanicals from the old book I have. I would take a picture, but can't hold the camera yet.

Yesterday was the big day for us and our son - it was good weather and we got really good seats in the shade. We went out for sushi to celebrate and then gave Mike a gift. Now we'll see what comes up next  :)

The aftermath....ouch!

Well I survived the surgery. My fingers look like sausages and I'm typing with one hand. I have a icepack or two on and am waiting for the swelling to go down...........looks and feels like it will take weeks.

 I just keep remembering the Foster's beer commercial .... the guy gets a rock dropped on him and he says "ouch".............they say "crybaby." Always cracked me up!

Off to sit and ice my hand/wrist which i cannot see because of the bandages.  :)