Central Plateau, North Island

Central Plateau, North Island
View from a friend's farm

Wednesday 3 June 2020

And so the days continue


I look at the world news, and cannot understand how the violence can carry on.We all hate what is happening, and the way to cope is to combine with love and friendship.
A while ago I saw a lovely wall hanging over at    Kathleen McMusing 's blog, and she very kindly sent me the pattern. I made one, and  now I have seen another one in different colours, will do it all over again.Later on, when life is somewhat back to normal. 
This was fun to do and even more so when it was all stitched. Thanks so much Kathleen for sharing your " Mountains" with us.
Meantime on the home front,  Sunday was a re-run of Friday, again very high blood pressure, and our trusty local ambulance arrived in THREE minutes. Two delightful men in green, and off  I went  in the green and yellow ambulance . This time the doctors decided to keep me in overnight, I shared a room first with a tiny  lady, a dear soul of 99, very deaf, and in so much pain after a fall, ribs not good, they transferred her to a ward that could give more care about 8 p.m. then the next lady arrived, 99 also, blind and deaf, and so thankful for all the staff did. A night filled with regular blood pressure checks, and  Monday morning a visit from the specialist on the  next rung up the ladder. It seems that he thinks there may be changes  ( More calcification maybe) in two arteries, so has scheduled a nuclear scan. This is a lengthy process, dye into a vein, wait, then have a resting scan,  then wait, then a stress exercise, and then the radioactive isotope goes in, while you pedal, go on the treadmill, or they give you a shot of  Dobutamine, that makes your heart race!!! All the time the ECG shows what is happening. BUT,  no coffee for the day before or on that day, no tea either.
So I was told to take the next two weeks slowly, not a problem as the changes in my meds have dropped the blood pressure to my boots!! A check up with my GP, and see how I go.
I am thankful for what our daughter calls " The Army" who arrive regularly, housework now all done as I sit and watch, kitchen cleaned,  another top-up  of firewood arrived this morning and two more friends with willing hands and strong bodies will stack that away. One  more photo, my addled brain cannot edit and straighten a totally crooked pic of the wood!!! 

Thank you all so much for your so caring words and loving thoughts.They mean so much. As our breakfast girl said on  the  morning Television Broadcast, returning to work after her unborn baby died , all the comments on Facebook and Instagram meant so much to know so many cared and shared their own story, 
" Love conquers all"
Quotation of the day, from my autograph album, written by a friend in December 1953

 " Life is mostly froth and bubble,
Two things stand like stone,
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own" 

Greetings from Jean

32 comments:

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Dear Friend, I didn't know that you'd not been feeling well. I'm so glad that you're getting good care, and have help too! You are in my thoughts and prayers that all goes well with your tests, and you are out stacking that wood very soon - Okay, maybe NOT stacking wood, but back to doing more of what you love and feeling better. And I love the wall hanging!

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

The mountains quilt is lovely, Nancy; how kind of Kathleen! I am glad that you were well taken care of and I hope that the next few weeks go smoothly and the testing isn't too much of a strain. Sending you lots of love and healing, healthy thoughts!

Sharon - IN said...

Oh Jean, I'm so sorry to hear of your continued health concerns. I hope the proper cause will be taken to get you back up and running. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs across the miles. And, BTW, that mountain quilt is a beauty! And, your Army sounds like a great group of people!

Susan Heather said...

As I have said before, I do hope they find the cause of the problem and it is easily solved. How great to have "The Army" arrive and do the work. That is a great load of firewood and good to have volunteers to stack it for you. Do take care.

Love and hugs from the North.

Nancy J said...

Just an update, the firewood is all stacked and in the shed, all done by 3 p.m. I asked what their designation was, but neither volunteered, Maybe Sgt Major or Cpl would have fitted, as they worked like real troopers, and " The Army" for those of you who don't live down here, is a group of wonderful friends who offer to help at any moment, day or night. We continue to be so grateful and thankful, and thank you all, all over again, for caring.

Julie Fukuda said...

I'm so glad you are surrounded by caring friends. I hope the testing will come up with a solution. I don't think I could go very long without coffee, or even a bit of tea. Sincere prayers for healing from across the pond.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

So sorry, I hope they can find out what is going on. I have had that stress test, it is awful. I am not able to run on a treadmill, I can walk briskly though. I am glad you have an army there to help you, that is wonderful. I am sure it best for you to take it easy. I love the mountain quilt, what a lovely pattern! Sending prayers and well wishes. Take care! Wishing you a happy day and week ahead!

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

So sorry you have had such problems! I do hope that you are better soon. Sounds like your 'army' is taking good care of you.

fromsophiesview said...

Hi Ho!
We are friends with Hugh on FB now for awhile. I hope you can see through his page our world again. Truly miss your kindness.

Ron

Hilachas said...

Beautiful “Mountains” quilt. Is that made of squares? I couldn’t tell from the photo. I’m so sorry your health is suffering. Good to hear about the wonderful care you’re getting thought. Hang in there and get well. Prayers for your good health.

Jenn Jilks said...

I'm so sorry, but happy you have help.
These are truly stressful times as it is, never mind all that is going on. Many hugs.
We've the girls this week, which calms us down. JB has been a basket case.
xxx

DUTA said...

Love the picture with the wood logs.
Nice the two 99 year old ladies have made it so far despite deafness and other limitations.
Feel well soon!

Out To Pasture said...

Sure hope the cause of your high BP is found and corrected soon, Jean. Meanwhile you can only trust in the doctors and praise your army of helpers. They are priceless! That 'mountain' quilt is certainly a beauty!

Susan Zarzycki said...

You are indeed going through a rough patch. I hope they can get to the root of the problem and treat it. So much unrest causing anxiety in our societies the world over is not helping either. Take care.💖

Karen said...

That's a lovely quilt. I am so sorry to hear you are still unwell. It sounds like you are being looked after well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandra Walker said...

Your mountains quilt is just gorgeous! I want to make one too one of these days. Glad you have a good support system (oof! on all the wood) and will be thinking of you over the next couple of weeks, sending you good healthy vibes!

Jenny said...

Oh dear Jean, what on earth has been happening to you? Trips in the ambulance, overnight stays in hospital, such a worry for you all. Now that you have been assessed again in hospital, and with the new test coming, I do hope the docs will get to the bottom of this. Thinking of you and Hugh, and so pleased you have a great support team who come and willingly help you at home. Take care.

Fundy Blue said...

OMG ~ Poor you, Jean! I'm so glad that you have wonderfully responsive care. You'll get through this, just take it slow and easy. I've had a nuclear scan before. Not to check my heart, but to determine where I was bleeding internally. It's more fascinating than scary. I wish you lots of luck with the process. The test didn't work for me. I could have told them based on previous experiences that my bleeding had stopped. But then I'm not a doctor, and I was curious. Please send your "Army" my way! I'm seriously in need of one ~ LOL I'm amazed that you could get any photo up! There is a lot of lovely fire in your future. I hope the Army also splits wood. There are some impressive chunks in that woodpile. As always, your quilt is lovely! Please take care, my dear friend. Love to you and Hugh!

Carol Mattingly said...

I read carefully every word hoping for better news. You hang in there Jean. I am confident you can this under control. I will pray for you. Carol

The Furry Gnome said...

Glad to hear from you Jean. All those comments you always leave. Hope your blood pressure gets under control.

Tanya said...

Hope you and the doctors can get everything under control.

Allie-oops Designs said...

Holding you close in my prayers, dear Jean!!!

KB said...

I have been thinking of you, Jean. I hope that your body heals fast. Sending lots of love to you.

joanne said...

Oh Jean you have been on my heart so much lately that today I decided to send out a search party aka Ron and Jim. I'm sorry you have been having trouble. It's so frustrating to have no real answers yet but it sounds as though your doctors are getting closed. Blood pressure, heart rate, are so scary. I occasionally have an irregular heartbeat and it is frightening. It seems our world is burning now with no real leadership to give us all some hope. Please stay safe and well,my beat to you and Hugh.

Kathleen said...

I really, really love your version of my pattern. The bright colors are perfect and so fun. And you have more in mind...can't wait to see them. I do hope the doctors figure this out for you soon and that you feel better. I love the "army" showing up to help...that is a good thing!

Mystic Quilter said...

I do like your new wall hanging Jean, glad to read you're not thinking of dealing with the wood yourself!!!
Good to talk with you the other day, we'll keep in touch with happenings again shortly - take good care of yourself now!

eileeninmd said...

Hi Jean,
I am just stopping back to say hello and I hope you are doing well.
I hope the docs and medicines are helping you. Take care and stay well.
Enjoy your day, have a great week ahead!

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I'm so very sorry these events keep happening to you Jean. On the up side, you do seem like a strong and mighty woman who keeps on fighting back. Plus so wonderful to have an "army" of willing helpers to call on. And I know,like me, you are so grateful for such an excellent health care system. Meanwhile these strange times are not ending for us...our isolation extended till July now with no real end in sight.

Our photos said...

I hope You will be better soon !

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I have rarely left a comment sorry about that - I'm glad you have an army to help you out and hope your blood pressure problems are solved soon and that you can get about safely - take care

The Padre said...

Most Excellent Photos - Would Play On That Wood Pile All Day - Stay Strong My Dear

Cheers

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful quilt Jean, Kathleen is so sweet. I am a recent follower of your blog and have enjoyed going back and reading old posts. I hope everything turns out well soon for you.