Update
Well, I’m winning the battle of infection from my last surgery, slowly. The second reconstructive surgery didn’t heal well so it’s been a hard go, and I’m still on the antibiotics and still needing dressing changes daily. I’m so tired of being under the weather, fatigued, and fearing illness. I was so delighted to be able to finally take a shower and wash my hair yesterday! I can’t afford to keep going to the salon!
On the up side of things, I’ve finished the 4′x3′ painting of the Cougar, which will be hung soon, downtown Trail, along with 11 of my colleagues’ endeavors. I’m excited to see how it will look in a window, facing Cedar Ave. This coming Friday will be the opening of our Thursday and Tuesday painter’s exhibition, and next Friday will be the opening of our local chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists’ show “Perspectives”, in Nelson, from 6-9 PM. at the Craft Connection, on Baker St. We are also hanging paintings for our Trail Art Walk early June. Lots going on, art wise, and I’m proud to be a participant in everything.
Doug spent his entire vacation time building our raised garden beds, and, the Environmental group from Trail and Cominco have told us that they will provide the soil and gravel for our beds and paths. I asked them to test for lead, and it was very high. So, it looks like we’re going to have our veggie garden this summer after all:) thanks to them.
Doug did an awesome job, and enjoyed having his new sliding miter saw. Despite his aching arms and back. We were supposed to have gone to Vancouver, and I was scheduled to see a neurosurgeon about my spine, however this infection took hold and we had to cancel that plan. Fortunately, I was able to be rescheduled for the end of June. I will fly down, as I can’t drive alone, and Doug can’t take any more time off. The time was well used…I’m recovering and Doug built us our garden:)
My mom is slowly adjusting to her new environs, and is easier to be with. My uncle, who lost his wife two years ago, has found a new mate, I think, so changes are in the wind.
I’m looking forward to starting a new painting, and I’m enjoying teaching piano and art. I guess you could say I’m a happy camper.
Diane
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