Quilting

OH was playing golf today and I was pleased that the weather turned out better than forecast.  The sun was shining so I decided to go into the garden and plant more of my never ending bulbs.  I have devised a squirrel proof planting regime and it involves compost, pig wire, more compost and then something on top - either the wallflowers that I grew from seed or the cyclamen/pansies which I bought last week.  I have a couple of big bags left but ran out of compost (again) so had to abandon planting.  I have also failed to note which colours/varieties are planted in which pots?  I don't suppose it matters but if they are successful and I want to re-order I won't know what variety they are.  First world problems compared to No.1 who had a nightmare at RM when going for yet another MRI.  She phoned me to say that after having the scan and having the cannula removed, they could not stop the bleeding.  She is taking many different drugs and I am sure reduced platelets and inability to clot is one of the side effects.

I felt so sad and helpless after our conversation and just wanted to reach out and hug her and take it all away.  However stoical as ever, she said she was going to go home and relax and 'tomorrow is another day'.  Such ups and downs of treatment and not knowing how she will feel from one day to the next.

I rang No.2 on my way out as I needed to talk to someone (and didn't want to ring my sister as she had listened to me at the weekend) so I sat in the car on the side of the road blubbing.  He is a good listener but I did feel guilty burdening him - however he reminded me it is usually the other way round.  After his wise counsel I did feel better and carried on my journey to get some more fabric for the quilt I had started.  I remarked to the lady in the shop that it is going to be an expensive hobby, but what hobby is not?

Home and OH was cleaning his car so I parked mine next to his and he cleaned mine too.  I spoke to No.1 who sounded better after a long sleep and I felt better too.  Onwards and upwards again.