Today is an Arrow day. I celebrate this little cat, who has been my best friend for a very long time. We got him some Greenies
I was given this collar in the stack of linens and hankies. I think I will be working with clothing a lot this year. I don't know what this collar is saying to me right now but I hear it mumbling.
This tracing hid on me last week, I lost it completely one night. There is a side effect of the cancer treatments called chemo brain, which I have I have been struggling with. A mental fog challenges me, I make do and compensate, writing notes so that I can hook back into a job or idea. My hope is that I will work my brain so hard that new alleys will open up to me and I will regain functions I have come to rely upon. It is not easy to face changes in mental function, sometimes (like when I loose things I need and cannot find them again) or when I am sitting in front of the computer and I completely loose a train of thought and cannot remember what or why I am sitting there, I feel a sense of panic.
Loosing this piece of paper was quite a struggle for me. So when it resurfaced, in my color pencil box, I was happy and relieved.
They say this will pass and I am glad for that too. I rely on them and what they say!
Happy Arrow Day, Melly! You are loved!
Hi, Miss Melly! What a beautiful picture of Arrow! I had no idea he was that old.. he looks so much like my Bubba, who is almost 8.
I'm glad you found your bird tracing... it is really wonderful! As for losing things and forgetting things... I have a bit of that myself, but can't blame chemo for it... just time! I believe it's called "CRS" in my case... "can't remember s__t"! You just keep focusing on what's important like you have been doing... your health, David, Arrow, your art... the rest is not worth remembering!
Happy New Year and hugs to you!
Judy
My friend had chemo brain for quite a while after chemotherapy finished. It will ease and go away as your body continues its healing process. That doesn't take the frustration of the moment out. Have faith dear friend.
Teri
My friend had chemo brain for quite a while after chemotherapy finished. It will ease and go away as your body continues its healing process. That doesn't take the frustration of the moment out. Have faith dear friend.
Teri
My friend had chemo brain for quite a while after chemotherapy finished. It will ease and go away as your body continues its healing process. That doesn't take the frustration of the moment out. Have faith dear friend.
Teri
Happy Arrow Day! Give him a hug from me and from Flori :-)
That collar is so sweet! I am eager to see what you might do with it and other re-newed clothing. It could be a challenge to make it fresh and modern since it's clearly in the prim and proper style at present. I think you're up for it.
Happy day to beautiful graceful Arrow.
I am also suffering from chemo brain...it's so frustrating! Can't seem to multi-task and must write things down.
It will all pass...happy birthday to Arrow!
Keep up the wonderful artwork, it's inspiring!!
i unearthed a vintage collar that belonged to my mom. i stitched it to the neck of a cream colored sweat shirt that has cream colored embroidery on the front. i love wearing it. arrow is beautiful.
I'm sorry to hear about your chemo brain experience. It must be very frustrating for you, and I hope it will soon pass!
That's a beautiful portrait of Arrow. I really like the colours, and the way his whiskers show up against the grey background. Have a happy Arrow day!
It is so annoying to not remember what you are doing. The brain is an amazing marvel and will heal with time. Enjoy the time with Arrow, who looks so sweet, your sewing and art work. You are an amazing person!
To be honest Melly some of us have no need of chemotherapy to give us that foggy feeling, we have it as a permanent feature! I just call those times "senior moments" and know that they do pass and the thing I am trying to remember or find will come to me eventually and if it doesn't there is always Google! Sadly it has its drawbacks and isn't much use in helping me find my cellphone or car keys hmmm new app anyone? Have a happy day with Arrow x
Fabulous photo of Arrow ... and don't worry about the chemo brain. I know it's frustrating, but your strength and direction will make it go away.
I tried to get Annie and Bobcat to put on party hats and toot paper whistles to celebrate Arrow Day. Sadly, they were more interested in the Greenies. I raise a glass of Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale in your honor. As to the forgetfulness, this too shall pass and you are not alone. I do like Judy's acronym "CRS". Looking forward to watching your creative journey in 2012. The collar with beads around it made me think of some of the African collars I have seen. (((Hugs)))
I adore the collar and say hi to Arrow from my kitty boys!