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!
ReplyDeleteSo 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
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.
ReplyDeleteSorry 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.
ReplyDeleteI'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.
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