Today is Monday, February 13. Today I've made a couple of cards and have taken a mile and a half walk. That doesn't sound like much, does it? Of course, there were other things in there like lunch and a couple snacks. And lots of HGTV. I suppose if I cut out the distraction of the TV I could have gotten a lot more done. On the other hand, I am slower these days than I used to be (and I was pretty slow before the tumor!). I guess it's probably not bad to go a little slow now, though. The main task around here needs be trying to get well!
I also went to Curves which is always fun. Especially when people that I know are there. And today there were quite a few. Having someone to talk to as you go around the circuit makes it all go faster. And makes it more fun, too.
Another plus for the day is that when I got home from Curves I made dinner! Poor Ken has been the chief chef for over 6 months now and I think the most I've done is pour myself some cereal, make myself a sandwich, and heat us up a frozen pizza. Ken really doesn't let me do much (what a guy!), but I feel like once in awhile I should at least try to do a thing or two. So — I made spaghetti for dinner, along with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Nothing too complicated. But then just when I got everything on the table I ran (well... walked quickly) to the bathroom and threw up. Weird. Then I went back to the kitchen and ate dinner. Very weird. It was quite a strange thing. Hopefully dinner will stay down. I feel like it will. Is it possible to throw up because you're hungry?
Here is today's scripture.
Psalm 34:6-7
"In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who all who fear him."
I don't think I probably need to expound a whole lot on these verses. Or on why I chose them. Of course, I want to be saved from my troubles. And sometimes I have felt desperate. But, the angel of the Lord is my guard and he does surround and defend me. What's not to love about that?
Thought I'd take a break from making so many Valentine cards and show you a thank you card.
SHOW
Can you tell that I got tired of punching out the little pieces from the doily die? Haha! Whatever possessed me to purchase such a high maintenence supply? haha (I do like the look of it, though.)
AND TELL: stamps are from Stampin' Up (Sweet Floral, Four Frames); cardstock is Papertrey Ink (Rustic White) and Stampin' Up (Cameo Coral); ink is SU (Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand); ribbon is PTI (White Silk 1/4"); also used SU punch (Decorative Label) and SU die (Paper Doily).
That's all until tomorrow. Hope to see you then. Thanks for visiting and I'm sending you hugs!
I'm still drooling after looking at the heart shaped biscuits on yesterday's post! Love the cards...love you more! XXOO
Posted by: Kristine | 02/13/2012 at 11:34 PM
Nice that you were able to make dinner, sorry you got sick. Good for you walking and going to Curves. Way more than I did today. Gorgeous card love the stamped image . Take care !
Posted by: Marybeth | 02/14/2012 at 12:34 AM
Janelle, I'm with you on the high maintenance dies. Can't do them! Your card is gorgeous though. I love the coral color with the kraft/crumb cake color. Beautiful!
And way to go on making dinner! I think absolutely you can throw up from being too hungry. Praying for you my dear friend.
Posted by: Lynn | 02/14/2012 at 06:15 AM
Wow! I think you got lots done. Beautiful card and I would get frustrated with all of those little holes in the doily too. But, I do love doilies. I bet Ken loved dinner. Hope you get lots of love today. Love you. Hugs and prayers.
Posted by: SueB | 02/14/2012 at 06:57 AM
Love the doily partially punched out. It makes it more interesting. Hope you have a good day today. Hugs from San Diego.
Posted by: Joyce Mehrberg | 02/14/2012 at 11:42 AM
Happy Valentine's Day, Janelle (and Ken). Hope you are feeling better today. Love you card. Sounds like to are keeping busy. I am going to Lake Havasu, AZ for 10 days with my husband, so I probably won't be checking your blog daily - but I will check in. Sending you prayers and lots of (((BIG HUGS)))
Posted by: Connie Fisher | 02/14/2012 at 01:03 PM
Hi Janelle, I read a tip for doily dies: try using a lint roller to pull out the little pieces. I haven't tried it myself, because I went ahead and got the punch-out tool that goes with PTI's Parisian doily die, the only doily die I have. Maybe that will help--but it looks fine as you did it too. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Ken!
Posted by: Sharon D | 02/15/2012 at 01:55 AM
oh that is beautiful.... the verse, oh and the doily.... my grandmother taught me to use doilies... so I give you and A+ on this one!!! love you
Posted by: Kristine Dartnall | 02/16/2012 at 11:30 AM
I've definitely felt nauseous and hungry at the same time before. Not fun. Whoop whoop for making dinner!
Posted by: Jen W. | 02/21/2012 at 08:10 PM