Friday 18 November 2011

Giving Thanks


Some of you will know that I've not been feeling so well the last couple of months. Well a week in hospital has revealed the reason, I have clots in both my lungs. I've been out of hospital a little more than a week now and although it will be a while before I am completely well I feel that I have lots of reasons to be thankful. Firstly I'm thankful to God for my life, I never dreamed I was walking around with something so life threatening. Secondly I'm grateful to my doctor for correctly diagnosing my symptoms and sending me to A&E. I'm thankful for all the doctors and nurses who looked after me in hospital and last but not least for all my friends and family who were so caring and supportive while I was in hospital and since I've been out.

The sentiment on my card is from Verve Stamps and the flowers were made with my new toy, the Spellbinders Spiral Blossom 1. I think I need a bit of practice to perfect making flowers with it but am still very pleased with my card.

I'm off work for a couple of weeks so hopefully I'll find the time in between all the hospital appointments to catch up with all your crafting and do a bit more myself. Thanks for visiting and have a good weekend.

27 comments:

The Craft Bucket said...

Beautiful, as ever. Jane x
http://thecraftbucket.blogspot.com/

Suzie Q said...

Hi Julie,
ooh what a nasty shock for you i wish you a very speedy recoveryx
big hugs
Suzie Qx

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

Julie I am very glad that everything is alright with you now. I know what it is to have clots in your lungs. My husband had have it several times. I hope that it will be soon better with you.
I adore your card Julie. The sentiment of course but also the layout. The flowers are adoring and the background fabulous.
Have a nice weekend and take care.
Lovely greet
Marja

Deb said...

Wow, that is serious stuff! So glad they discovered the reason you were feeling so ill and have been treated! Enjoy some time off while you recuperate, look forward to seeing more beautiful creations like this one, your flowers are so perfect!
take care, have a great day, Debxx

Elaine Stark said...

This is stunning. I hope your recovery is quick. Elaine

Dotty Jo said...

Goodness Julie, so sorry to read how poorly you've been. Much to be thankful for and let's hope your good progress continues and that you are soon fully recovered. Your card is beautiful, I always love your signature style so much. Big hugs my dear friend, Jo x

Anonymous said...

Thanks god you feel better now!
Had bad pneumonia 7 years ago and I am happy that I am still at life!
Take care of you!!
Your card is wonderful! How yozu make the nice flowers?

Anonymous said...

Oh!Julie !So glad they found out ...I am so glad you are on the mend!!!
I am sending you lots of love and best wishes..You take Care of yourself and get plenty of rest..
we will be here whenever your ready:)
Your card is so very `Beautiful`
TFS Big(((hugs)))) x

Sasha said...

Oh how awful, Julie. Thankfully you had a good doctor who did the right thing. I hope you feel much better now, and after resting, (and a bit of crafting), you will soon be back to feeling much, much better. Sending a warm (((HUG))) x

Anja said...

Beste Julie

Wat maak je een toch prachtige creaties !!! Mijn complimenten !!

Sterkte met je gezondheid toegewenst.

Een Hartelijke groet van Anja

Margaret said...

Hi Julie. I'm so glad that you've been diagnosed and treated accordingly. Praying that you make a speedy and full recovery. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creations. Your flowers are gorgeous, I've still not mastered the roses yet!
Margaret xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Julie
Sorry to hear you have been poorly...hope you will so feel better....gorgeous card and Flowers....Stunning...
Hugs sylvie
xx

Ruth said...

Hi Julie, I'm so sorry to hear you have been so ill. I hope you are feeling much better now and I'll keep you in my prayers that you'll be stronger every day. Your card is absolutely gorgeous as usual and the verse just says it all. Take time to mend, Ruth x

dolcreations said...

Julie, I hope you are on the mend. Your card is simply gorgeous. You have such a touch of magic with your cards. Please keep rested and get well soon.

Janet said...

Beautiful card Julie.......wishing you will soon feel better sweetie.....take it easy :)xx

Unknown said...

Oh Julie! I'm SO sorry you've been through such a bad time, but VERY happy you're out of the woods. Your card is beautiful and so appropriate under the circumstances. Get REALLY well soon! Hugs Viv xxx

coops said...

so sorry to hear you have been so poorly julie but pleased you are now on the road to recovery.
love you card, so beutiful and soft and the flowers are stunning.
take care.

xx coops xx

Annette Bowes said...

Hi Julie, so sorry to hear you have not been well, but wonderful to know that you are now on the mend. Hopefully you will be feeling 100% by the new year. Your flowers are gorgeous as always, take careX:)

Szalonaisa said...

Lovely card!!

Sandra said...

Hope you are soon feeling well again, must have been a terrible shock for you. All the best, Sandra

Lee said...

Oh Julie was wondering if you were ok as not seen you.

i am sorry to hear you have been in hospital,but glad that you have been treated and are on the up.Am thinking of you hun.I always adore your beautiful creations and love this one.Take care hun.Hugs xx

http://acraftynutter.blogspot.co.uk/ said...

I did wonder why you'd not been posting Julie.
What an awful fright you've had, but thank goodness you're on the mend now.
Your card is quite beautiful!

Heather said...

Oh Julie, I'm so happy that all is well for your now!!! Just you leads of love, hugs and loads of take care of your self!!!!
So happy your MoJo manage to not become infection and remain itself so beautiful and elegant and classy!!
hugs
Heather xx

June Nelson said...

Aw Julie I wondered where you were and I have missed your fabby creations too darlin, this is another beauty, I do hope your feeling better. You take care loads of love from mes xxxxxx

ScrappySandie said...

Such a beautiful card, Julie! Love the embossed backgrounds and the verse! And your flowers are amazing! I too wondered why you hadn't posted anything new for a while...sorry to hear you were not feeling very well! Glad you are doing better and are under the doctor's care! God bless!

Sue said...

A beautiful card Julie. Glad to see you back and I'm sorry to read you've been so poorly. Hope you're soon fully recovered. Sue.x

XxJULESxX said...

Sorry you've been ill Julie, i do wish you a speedy recovery, your card is stunning!

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