September Paint In UPDATE

I just wanted to let y'all know that Jacky's mother passed away Thursday morning.  I don't have the details, I only know she had a fall and was in Hospice.  Please keep Jacky and her family in your prayers during this difficult.

I received this from Barbara for the class on Saturday.

For the ornament we are painting Saturday, I have plenty of small square wood ornaments for everyone and I will bring all the paints.  Everyone should bring their regular painting and tracing supplies and a few small brushes and a liner brush.  The ornament is not big and hopefully we will be able to finish it in class.  Because the piece is not big everyone can basecoat the background.  The colors will be slightly different because I converted them to Decoart colors.

I will probably not make it Saturday but if my back holds up I might stop in for a bit just to get out of the house.  If not, y'all have fun.

Meeting Paint In 12 September

Several of you already know the story of my encounter with one of those large roaches.  That encounter caused a fracture in the radial and scaphoid bone in my left hand which led to having my rings cut off and wearing a large heavy cast.  My wedding band could not be pulled apart and had to be cut in two places.  The one thing I love about the Navy Hospital is the amount of attendees when they are doing any kind of procedure.  The doctor decided to try the string method to remove my rings.  There were two nurses, 4 corpsmen, a receptionist and a doctor trying to remove the rings without cutting.  It didn't work but it was nice to have the whole urgent care department in the room.

From this:

To this:

To this:

I was miserable to say the least.  I had the cast off yesterday after pleading to the doctor but am still wearing a splint.  I still have to see the orthopedic doctor for a final say on what the next step is going to be but it is my hope it not require any surgery or any more casts.

Anyway, I received the cutest card from Sue.  Sue has a natural talent for making all things cute. This is the card she sent....see the little roses?  I think she's been practicing and doing very well, don't you?

I have asked Barbara to get someone to paint next month since it is difficult using my thumb.  As soon as I know what the project will be I will post it here until then stay tuned.