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| No…this is, unfortunately NOT where I have been for the past month! |
Hi everyone! I wanted to check in here on the blog since it has been almost a month since I last posted. For those of you who may have missed my last post – sadly, I have not been relaxing on an exotic vacation somewhere, but “enjoying” a rather lengthy and painful recovery from a badly broken humerus. It is amazing how one little spill can turn your life upside down. I am still looking at 4-6 more weeks of having my arm stabilized – arggg! It is amazing the things you can’t do with only one arm/hand. However, I have become pretty adept at one handed typing and so it is time for me to get back to blogging!
There are silver linings in every cloud and all of your wonderful emails and comments have definitely brightened my days – thank you SO much, my friends!!!
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| by Jeanne McKay Hartmann |
The highlight of all my
Mondays has been reading the latest installment of Sharon Santoni’s story “Coming Home” on her blog accompanied by the absolutely delightful illustrations by my
friend Jeanne of I Dream Of.
Mondays has been reading the latest installment of Sharon Santoni’s story “Coming Home” on her blog accompanied by the absolutely delightful illustrations by my
friend Jeanne of I Dream Of.
Another positive – I have blown through my summer reading list and then some…my favorites have been Villa America, Tiny Little Thing, At The Water’s Edge and Eight Hundred Grapes.
And, I discovered an EXCELLENT travel video series – Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa. I will probably dedicate an entire post to his series, but if you are looking for something to satisfy (or possibly ignite) your wanderlust, these videos are perfect.
Anyone going through a rough time needs bright spots in the future to look forward to…The day before I fell, I finalized an early October trip to Ireland. It is up in the air as to whether I will be okay to go but it gives me a defined goal to work towards as I begin physical therapy.
And, for something to really look forward to – I booked flights for two+ weeks in Italy next Spring!
Hopefully, I will be back to a fairly regular blogging schedule…with all my time to read lately, I have lots of travel info to share with you. Enjoy every minute of these gorgeous summer days!
xoxo
SANDY! Good morning dear one! I am glad to see that you are making steps toward coming back on a regular basis. I am so sorry that this happened; I can't imagine the pain, but it was a good wake-up call for me when you shared what happened because I'm just getting older over here, and I must be cautious about the way I move. One fall could change everything.
Do you still want some photos? SENDING LOVE to you! Anita
Hi there! So good to see you here, one handed and all:) I am going to check out the video series since my trip did not come to fruition….it may get me dreaming:) Is Villa America the book based on Tender is the night? We were talking about it at book club and I think thats the one, glad to see you recommend it. Getting through 800 Grapes, fun read so far! I need a week on a beach uninterrupted though to REALLY do all the reading I want to do. Hang in there, every day you are one step closer!
WELCOME BACK!!!! I missed you!
Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about your injury : My Mom recently returned from Ireland and shared her photos. It is gorgeous……. My husband and I are trying to vacation in Italy some time next year. It's been on my bucket list:) Enjoy your day and wishing you a speedy recovery!!
Glad you will be back.
I completely understand the one handed thing. I had carpal tunnel surgery in March and things are still not perfect. I have become a lefty for many activities.
Hope you are perfect soon!
Welcome back! I have missed you!
Rudy is one of my favorite travelers, I have watched him for years. I also love Burt Wolf as well, the travel and the history are a favorite part of his shows.
I am excited to hear about the plans for Ireland, I have that on my list of places to vista so I am anxious to see how you enjoy it.
Take care of yourself and welcome back my friend!
xo Elizabeth
So glad to hear from you Sandy!!!!! Take your time dear, I'm happy to know you are getting a much needed 'break' and reading time with this unfortunate accident!
Continuing to send healing thoughts and virtual hugs in your direction! I love having you back in my inbox!!
Hello darling Sandy–what an ordeal you have been through. To think you continue to deal with arm stabilization issues. I'm holding out for continued speedy recovery which will be enhanced by the time in Ireland-right?? It is wonderful to hear that you have some fun trips to look forward to. I'm back at work-new school year-full steam ahead but I always have my next holidays booked prior to starting a new school year. #mentalthing 🙂 I have missed your blogs and posts. It's so good to see you are ambidextrous now and can continue to blog.
Welcome back!!
xx, Heather