I’m such an impatient patient that I consider myself fortunate that I have never faced serious illness in my life, so when I was inconveniently struck down with a lurgy last weekend, it got me thinking in the early hours of the morning when sleep evaded me, about how people or artists in particular find ways to work with illness and disability.
A really enjoyable and inspiring read Gina, I think my daughter has the same lurgi as you, the persistent cough has messed with the sleep pattern of the whole household, for the best part of two weeks ....here's to a quicker recovery for you both.
Thank you Yvonne. Last night was the first night in two weeks that I didn't wake up coughing at some point. Slept right through the night. It's amazing how much better even that has made me feel. Here's hoping your daughter does the same too!
Such a wonderful thought provoking piece Gina and a thoroughly enjoyable read. I've had an eye problem recently for several months and was unable to knit so I can empathise. Hope you feel fully recovered soon.
Thank you Yvonne. It was a good tonic for me to write this and stop myself feeling sorry for myself! Another day taking it easy for me today. I'm getting better at resting! I hope your eye problem has resolved. Our eye sight is very precious.
A really enjoyable and inspiring read Gina, I think my daughter has the same lurgi as you, the persistent cough has messed with the sleep pattern of the whole household, for the best part of two weeks ....here's to a quicker recovery for you both.
Thank you Yvonne. Last night was the first night in two weeks that I didn't wake up coughing at some point. Slept right through the night. It's amazing how much better even that has made me feel. Here's hoping your daughter does the same too!
Really interesting. I love Matisse's paper cuts I was able to see an exhibition in London a few years ago about them. It was great.
I know an elderly quilter who just stitched bigger when her eyesight failed.
We have to keep going and enjoying our art/craft.
I saw that exhibition too, at Tate Modern I think. I was bowled away by the sheer size of some of them and they were full of joyous energy. Inspiring!
We all just have to find ways to keep going.
Such a wonderful thought provoking piece Gina and a thoroughly enjoyable read. I've had an eye problem recently for several months and was unable to knit so I can empathise. Hope you feel fully recovered soon.
Thank you Yvonne. It was a good tonic for me to write this and stop myself feeling sorry for myself! Another day taking it easy for me today. I'm getting better at resting! I hope your eye problem has resolved. Our eye sight is very precious.