I haven't been online much lately, or quilting, either. Part of our home has become a hospice with a nurse and aide coming and going to check on my husband. He has end-stage kidney failure as a result of uncontrolled diabetes. Most people don't realize all the organs that are affected by diabetes (heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, liver, nerves, skin, and mouth) and the side-effects of uncontrolled diabetes (increasing risks for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage (neuropathy), and fatty liver disease), especially when the diabetic chooses to ignore the disease.
Most of these links are a few months old but maybe they will be new to you and maybe you will enjoy them as much as I did. And I just realized that three of them have videos. Sorry if that's too many, but I thought all the videos were great.
I am always fascinated by the Northern Lights and their colors and undulating movement. These are still photographs from a Northern LIghts photography contest. (I will say, though, that I've seen just as beautiful photographs from some of you bloggers.) I liked the explanation in this post of how the Lights happen. See more photos and details of the photos here.
‘Madeleine’ Chronicles a Poignant Road Trip and a Unique Friendship
Raquel Sancinetti developed a friendship with 103-year-old Madeleine who lives in a senior home in Canada. She tried to persuade Madeleine to go on a trip with her. When she refused, Sancinetti created an alternate version of the road trip she envisioned. I was quite taken with the creativity of this sweet 15-minute film. (I would have included the film here but I couldn't figure out how to share from Vimeo.)
I like bees well enough but I'm fascinated by the architecture and Mr. Somerville's time and effort to create these hives. (There is a word or two of language during the first minute or so of this video. Turn the volume down for those first minutes if you don't want to hear it and still want to watch the video.)
At Casey's Rubber Stamps you can see how he makes them.
For Vincent van Gogh lovers. (To enlarge for your wall or a calendar, to use as a screensaver, or for any other purpose.)
This is the link to the images: https://vangoghworldwide.org/
Enjoy!
Nancy.
Nancy, I'm so sorry to learn about your husband's declining health. I wish you strength in your caregiver role! But meanwhile--thank you for the links. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome for the links, Nann, and thank you for your good wishes regarding my husband. I appreciate them.
DeleteSo sorry to hear that your DH is having these health issues; I hope you are trying to get as much rest as you can whenever you can grab it!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the Van Gogh linky--lovely lovely paintings....some of my favorites....
hugs, Julierose
You're welcome for the VanGogh link. I hope you enjoyed a visit there.
DeleteAnd thank you for your kind words and thoughts about my husband's situation. Good sleep is sometimes hard to come by but I try!
Two of my boys became diabetic. The younger one passed away before we could get it under control. The older one became diabetic on his mission and is very responsible about the whole thing. He has a son who became diabetic when he was 9 and is now 20. Diabetes is something that should be taken seriously. I'm so sorry your husband's health is so poor. It makes it hard on you. Thanks goodness for hospice.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to learn that you also had/have diabetics in your family and that you lost a son. Diabetes is such a horrible disease and I wholeheartedly agree it should be taken seriously.
DeleteHospice was helpful for the few weeks we had it.
Sorry to hear about your husband, Nancy. Prayers of comfort for you and yours. My husband is diabetic. It is not under control. He is in denial the the doctors are out to get him and his money.
ReplyDeleteOh, Anonymous, I'm so sorry your husband is in denial about having diabetes. That must be so hard to watch! Thank you for the prayers.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your husband, and you, going through this. It's never easy when our loved one reaches this stage and all you can do is wait. Thankfully you have hospice to assist with the day to day caregiving. Thanks for sharing the links, I enjoy seeing Van Gogh's work whenever I have a chance. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pat. Hospice was helpful but they visited twice a week until after he had a stroke, and then every day.
DeleteYou're welcome fo the links. So glad you enjoy Van Gogh.
I am so sorry about your husband's sad diagnosis! This is very hard for both of you. My husband is almost entirely free from his diabetes now because he has lost so much weight! There are many reasons why people get diabetes, of course. While my husband and I are celebrating in joy, unfortunately, your case isn't ours. Our organs are so well coordinated and must work together.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you months ago for that link you posted with the youth in South Africa on their marimbas. I don't know how many times I have listened to this. Whenever I start feeling a little low, I listen to this once or twice and then get busy.
Thank you for your kind words about my husband's situation. That's so great your husband took control of his weight and doesn't have to deal with full-blown diabetes.
DeleteYou're welcome for the link to the girls playing marimbas in South Africa. I enjoy that one again and again.
I am so sorry about your husband's declining health 😢 Thank you for sharing this post. Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada ❤️ 🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome for the post and thank you for your kind words about my husband's health.
DeleteOh, Nancy, what a weight you carry! I am very sorry for what you and your husband are going through. Difficult for each of you, in different ways. You would know I was entranced by the photos of the Northern Lights. So magical!I love Van Gogh's works. Last year we went to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. It was one of my favorite things about that trip. I was surprised to see the progression through the different stages of his work.
ReplyDeleteI was fascinated by the video of Casey's Rubber Stamps. I used to be heavily into rubber stamp art, and my collection probably was around 20,000 stamps. I even designed a dozen or two stamps for one of the companies I worked for at the time, but I have never seen the process of making them. I'm sure it varies, but his was intriguing. There was a day when his shop would have been such a treat to me!
Thanks for sharing with us.
Know that you are in my prayers!
Hi, Janet. I'm so glad you enjoyed several of the links. I can't imagine having 20,000 of anything. However did you keep track of the stamps?! But for me, it's out of sight, out of mind, and probably not the case for you!
DeleteThank you for the prayers. I appreciate them.
Just checking in. I know you are dealing wtih an unusual and trying situation. I do hope you are managing okay and looking after your own needs in the meantime. It is wearying to live with an ailing loved one even when one has help. So I'm thinking about you and sending you wishes for strength and comfort as we start this new year. J
ReplyDeleteThank you for checking on me, Jocelyn. I appreciate your good wishes for strength and comfort!
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