How Sweet The Sound

Flowers And Love

These beautiful flowers were sent to me by my dearest friend, Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor.  Thank you, dear Jeanne.  Please excuse my photos.  They are not the best due to the lighting I had available.

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What's My Question Wednesday

My question for today is ...

what is your favorite

Olympic event

My question for today is ...

what is your favorite

Olympic event

Curiosity

Today a puzzle because I know just how much

you all must have missed the puzzle last Friday.

Now, wasn't that fun?

This puzzle is titled Curiosity.

And, in case you are curious,

I'm hanging in and feeling a bit better every day.

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Getting There

I just wanted to check in, and let you all know that

I am slowly yet surely getting there.

I am still feeling sore and a bit weak,

but better every day.

Thank you to you all for your continued prayers and support.

And, this post is all in blue for sweet Sally

at Smiling Sally.

Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place

Please visit Spiritual Sunday to fill your heart with joy.

Today I am sharing another one of my favorites.  I hope you all enjoy it, too.

I got home from the hospital about six o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The ride home was less than comfortable, but I am feeling much better this morning.  Right now I am having a cup of coffee, and it tastes so good.  My husband is sorting through my bag to help me get organized.

Our home is three story, and while I don't think I will tackle the stairs today, I can assure you there is no place like home.  And, there is no place like a good hospital when you need one.

My heartfelt thanks to each and everyone one of you for your concern and prayers.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Pink Saturday - February 13, 2010

Happy Pink Saturday!

and

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope you all enjoy the

Valentine's Challenge.

This week we have two hundred twenty-six (226) participants in Pink Saturday.  There are six new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list.  Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday.  All participants are listed in the order in which they began participating.

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink.  Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people.  Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

Remember that my reminder e-mail stated I needed your plan for participating today no later than 8 a.m. EST Friday.  If you don't see your name and link here it is because I did not receive your plan for participating by that time.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.

Reminder - We have a weekly challenge for you to visit the blog of at least one participant that you have never visited before.  Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post.  Quite a few of you have been done this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants.  Thank you for sharing with us.

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My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is  ... if you don't see anything here, it is because I am having surgery.  Thank you for your prayers.

I got some "stones" for Valentine's Day, but they were too ugly to share.

So here is a pretty one for you.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants this week:

• Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
• Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
• Heidi at Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly
• Melissa at Create The Life You Love
  
• Stephanie at Angelic Accents
• BJ at Sweet Nothings
• Connie at Living Beautifully
• Deb at Posted From Home
• Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration
  
• Gabriela at Gabriela Delworth
• Marina at Only Cute Things

• Mary at Across The Pond
• Shay at Thirty and Holding
• Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
• Vanessa at Vanilla Lavender
• Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
• Alaura at Cottage Rose
• Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
• Dana at The Stone Rabbit
• Sue at My Arts Desire
• Cathi at Simply Cathi

• Lori at Oodles of Noodles
• Ann at Anne Fannie's Green Acres
• Betty at She's Sew Pretty
• Deb at Ribbonwood Cottage
  
• Kady at Life on the Edge
• Lorena at Rose Chic Friends
  
• Shelia at Note Songs
  
• Helen at Nanna's Place
• Silvia at Abuela Beauty
• Susan at Suzie Button Creations

• Bev at Thru Pink Curtains
  
• Melony at Melony's Whimsy Daisy
• Patricia at ...from the basement stairs
  
• Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
  
• Dawn at C & G Designs
• Bette at Crafty Mammie
• Stephanie at Queen of Dreamzs ~ The Art of Stuff
• Beverly at Sew On ... And Sew Fourth
• Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace
• Kathy at Kat Collects

• Charlotte at Charlotte's Weblog
• Laurie at Laurie's Charming Designs
  
• Susan at Between Naps On The Porch
• Angie at The American Homemaker
• CC at Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses - she's having a giveaway
  
• Debbie at Quilts Galore and More
• Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board
• Pat at Mille Fiori Favoriti
• Elizabeth at Thoughts From An Evil Overlord
• Judi at Cranberry Blossom

• Molly at Fleur de Bee
• Fifi at Fifi Flowers Design Decor - she's having a giveaway
• KayEllen at Kay Ellen
• Riet at Riet's Photoblog
• Judy at A Southern Belle "Dishes" On Decor
• Kandy at Pink Sugar Castle
• Esther at Shabby Cottage Collectibles
• Michael at Designs by Gollum
• Caren at kdottie
  
• Dixie at French Lique, Texas

• Jillian at Bella Rosa Antiques
• Judy at French Laundry
• Loretta at Short and Sweet
• Marie at Romance and Relics
• Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques
  
• Mimi at Our Family Attic
• Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage & Inspirations
• Sheila at The Quintessential Magpie
• Betty at DayDreamnWorld
  
• Debbie at Simply Debbie

• Marian at That Shabby Pink Girl
• Sandy at Romantique Inspirations
• Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
  
• Jennifer at Livin' With Hoosiers
• Nancy at LaChambre Rose
• Charlotte Someplace In Thyme
  
• Helene at d-Encre ed de Couleurs...
  
• Jill at Bailiwick Designs
• Sandra at Cottage Dreamer
• Molly at Molly's Country Memories

• Tristan at Enchanted Revelry
• Kathy at Life In The Slow Lane
• Li at MyThoughtsMyVoice
• Susie at 1st Floor Flat
• Betzie at Time Enough
• Dru at Garden of Dreams
• Kelley at Teacups and Ponies
• LaVerne at Riverside Studios
• Christine at Change of Heart
  
• Monica at The White Bench

• Christine at Christine's Home and Travel Adventures
• Abby at Creative Vignettes
• Lisa at Pupylov
• Spencer at Bellamere Cottage
• Sandi at Small Town Living At Its Best
• LillySue at A Peace of Bliss
• Tammy at Ma Maison
• Mary at Ivy Lane
• Susan at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
• Leeann at Fabulously French

• Vickie at Visuals by Vickie
• Beansie at Beansie Babbles - she's having a giveway
  
• LeAnn at The Old Parsonage
• Cathy at Treasured Heirlooms & Elegance & Whimsy
• AK at The Good Things In Life
• Rebecca at Our Back Porch
• Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage
• Ita at Something To Share
• Meg at Vintage Garden Home
• Sara at Sara's Fave Photos

• Stefanie at Rose Petals and Rust
• Claudia at Dipity Road
• Tina at Enchanted Rose Studio
• Bunny at The Creative Hare
• Candy at Rock Candy
• Elena at EP Designs
• Jany at Look in the Nook
• Kellie at The Artful Paper Doll - carnival season celebration
  
• Marsha at Sassy Mini Dolls
• Nerina at NicNacManiac

• Teresa at Marigold Manor
• Barbara Jean at Treasures from the Heart
• Bill at Billzetti's World
• Carole at Pinkies Palace
• Cindy at Fairy Tale Cottage
• Maria at Alt kan gronska
  
• Mary at One Perfect Bite
• Regina at Daily Living
• Rita at Cashjocky and the "Old Salt"
  
• Sherry at Country Wings in Phoenix

• Debbie at Pink Roses and Teacups
• Jeanni at Jeanni's Art
• Martha at A Sense of Humor is Essential
• Tami at Pink Buttercreme
• LaVoice at Thoughts From Meme's Corner
• Chenoa at A Meandering Pearl
• Chris at Candid Canine
• Peggy at Peggy's Mixed-Up Art
• The Mixie Pixie at Mixing It Up
• Terri at Comfort Cottage

• Debbie at Dining With Debbie
• Julie at Working On A Dream
• Vicki at Bunny Cottage
• Bonnie at Flower Bed
• Carolyn at Aiken House and Gardens
• Marie at Lemondrop Vintage
• Ruziyah at My Little Persona
• Sarah at Hyacinths For The Soul
• Slee at Paisley and Pretties
• Val at dottydotty's blog

• Heidi at Heart and Home
• Mary at Mary's Meanderings
• Becky at Rebecca Rose Designs
• Martha at Martha's Favorites
• Ruth at Everyday Life Of A Suburban SAHM - she's having a giveaway
  
• Carol at Serendipity
• Jana at Collected Treasures
• Diann at The Thrifty Groove
  
• Sue at Collect In Texas Gal
• Virginia at Happily Retired Gal

• Mary at Vintage Comfort
• Cynthia at Cinnamon Stitch
• Mariela at Jacaranda
• Coralie at A Vintage Cottage Home
• Vanessa at Pequenos Deseos
• Barb at Dogmom Diva
• Denise at Bloomin'
• Elaine at At Home With Elaine
• Tricia at Altered Schoolmarm
• Grace at Pink In The City

• Marilyn at Unshelved Words
• Winona at Shabby Chic Diva's Pink Corner
• Jen at J. Nichelle Holiday
• Sharon at fiberdoodles
• Yvonne at Stone Gable
• Diana at Sissie's Shabby Cottage
  
• Jacalyn at RME Boutique
• Tina at Dazzle & Chunk
• Anne at Phamilyblog
• Christi at A Southern Life

• Joyce at Nanas Space
• Pam at Treasures -n- Textures
• Mary at Thrifty Annabellainla
• Amanda at Self Sagacity
• Laura at 52 Flea
  
• Kate at Color For Your Home
• Treasia at Stepp Into My World
• Beth at BethieJ's Blog
• Bird at Bird Crafts
  
• Jennifer at WhineNRoses

• Linda at A La Carte
  
• Linda at Grace Filled Moments
• Mumsy at Raw Thoughts and Feelings
  
• Nan at Retired In Alaska
• Pom Pom at Pom Pom's Ponderings
  
• Sherry at A Happy Valentine
• Icy BC at Wandering Thought
• Kelee at The Katillac Shack
  
• Marta at For The Love Of Junk
  
• Nancy at Gracie Jewellery

• Nicki at An American in Berlin
  
• Quiltwork at World Through The Eyes of a Fiber Artist
• Martha at Lines From Linderhof
• Tammy at A Doctor In The House
• Debbie at Debbie-Dabble
• Gail at Decorating My Tin Shack
• Kerrie at Two Happy
  
• Jen at The Bird in Boots
• Jenn at Peacorn, Popnuts, Soda Gum & Chewing Water
• Marcia at Vintage Frenchhen
  
• Marie at Marie Arden Pink Living

• Tes at Gardening with Soule
  
• Val at Wanderlust & Pixie Dust
• Ann at tin and sparkle
• Candi at Candi's Eye Candi
  
• De'Dee at RMECHAP143
• Jamie at Him, Me, and Our Three!
• Kathy at Depression Glass and Elegant Glass To Share
  
• Wendy at Homemaking In High Heels
• Betty Ann at The Romantic Tea Rose Cottage & Ladies Parlor
• Jean at Jean Stockdale
• Kate at Make Mine Pink

• Maggie Mae at Do these shoes match this purse?
  
• Tiffanee at One Crazy Cookie
• Yoli at Apron Senorita
  

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday.  Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog.  I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs.  Do you have yours yet? 

Pink Saturday is fun.

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What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question.  You will enjoy reading the other
responses.

Update

The ERCP was completed successfully last night, and the combination of prednizone and benadryl worked on the dye complication.

I am scheduled to have my gallbladder removed at 2:30 this afternoon.

Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers.  They mean more than you can know.

At The Hospital

I'm at the hospital.  I have not been feeling well for almost a month.  After repeated visits to the doctor, and the beginning of very painful spells, I came to the ER last Saturday.  I spent ten hours there, and left with the plan that rather than having immediate surgery, I would meet with the surgeon Tuesday.

I did meet with the surgeon Tuesday with a plan for repeated labs Wednesday to determine how soon I should have the surgery.  Unfortunately, I had two quite severe attacks after leaving her office Tuesday morning.  I went back to the ER Tuesday evening, and was admitted to the hospital Wednesday morning directly from ER.  My liver enzymes and billirubin levels continued to increase.

It seems I have a gallstone in my common bile duct, and the best method of removing it is an ERCP.  This procedure is done endoscopically using a dye for contrast.  Here lies a second problem.  I am severely allergic to the dye, and my reaction is anaphylactic shock.  I am being given Prednisone in hopes to help with the procedure.  The procedure was scheduled for nine this morning, then bumped to two this afternoon, and now bumped again to five this afternoon.

The plan is to see where I stand after the stone is removed from the duct.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

What's My Question Wednesday

My question for today is ...

have you had

your gallbladder removed

That was your hint for what is going on with me.

My Guy Didn't Win

I admit that I was pulling for this guy.

But, I have to feel good for a guy like this.

Congratulations to the Saints.

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Please be certain to come back tomorrow for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question. 
You will enjoy reading the other responses, too.