I think this is so cute!
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Today was a mixed bag for me.
We went to visit Harvey. He was asleep when we arrived. We watched him sleep for 20 minutes to half an hour. He just wanted to watch TV and when he spoke, which was very little, he made no sense. His nurse brought in some eggs, and he ate those with enjoyment, and then wanted the orange drink Brian had brought. Still insisted on watching TV, although there was nothing to hold his interest. We started to leave, and all of a sudden he was yelling for Brian to come back. Then he couldn’t remember what he had been so desperate to say or ask. He wanted us to stay longer, so we sat back down and spent another half an hour with him, although he had nothing to say. We just held his hands. He was wearing a knitted cap that someone had provided. I told him that I thought he looked like an evil gnome, and he seemed to get a kick out of that. Then proceeded to pronounce he was hot and threw off all the covers, wanted us to get rid of all the pillows, took off his pajama top – everything except the cap. Since he had nothing to say we started to leave again. We almost were out the door and he was yelling, “LIN!” I went back and he said he wanted me to stay with him. I explained that I needed to go with Brian. He told me again and again he didn’t want me to leave. It tore my heart out. I would rather him not recognize me than ask me for something I can’t give him. I was in tears when we left.
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Lunch was nice – a “Thai lunch” as Brian calls it – chicken slivers and lavender rice. Very tasty. AND he got me a brownie. Yeah. It’s been a hundred years or so since I had one.
Yesterday evening we went to a night market. Yesterday I told you it would be in the mall I like so much, but I was mistaken. This one was close to us, just out in a huge section of the street, closed off every Friday. There is food, music, things for sale, a festive, happy atmosphere, and weather absolutely perfect for walking around enjoying it all.
We found this top. The lady who made it helped hold it up to me, deciding if it was large enough. I can’t tell you what a gift it is to be able to do that without having to worry if it will actually go over my rear end or not! Anyway, I love it and wore it today when we went to see Harvey. (Brian pointed out something I failed to notice. The lower front where the two yellow flowers are, are POCKETS.
My mouth was watering from all the wonderful smells coming from all the food being offered. We opted for some grilled pork on sticks and some baked corn with cheese. We took the food home with us and enjoyed every bite. Brian wants to go every Friday!
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Our housekeeper texted Brian, asking if she could come tomorrow to clean both of our places, so Brian will come to my place before she is due at his place. I’ll eat some lunch and then we’ll go to the cafe for the afternoon to be out of her way.
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I had a good session at the cafe this afternoon. I sketched out the last 10 Christmas cards I think I’ll need for the year. I’ll base paint them tonight and tomorrow morning early and see if I can finish them at the cafe tomorrow. I’ll recheck my list carefully and make sure I think there are enough and then hopefully have a few extra.
Otherwise, I finished this sketch.
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Anju
Oh, such a sad visit with your Harvey. I know that must have been so hard for you to leave with him asking you to stay.
Your lunch topped off with a brownie sounded like something you needed today after your emotional morning. Your son is watching out for you and seems sensitive to your needs.
Your top is very pretty and looks good on you. You wear it well.
The elephant sketch looks so pretty and peaceful. (Donna)
Thanks for your caring note, Donna. Some visits are definitely more difficult than others. I’m hoping that when we go Tuesday, we can brighten his day. I’m taking his birthday sketch then.
I’m in tears about Harvey. I’m so sorry, Linda… ugh. Aww! Dang.
I now remember why I got my lavender syrup! Ha! I’ll make lavender rice for us later. We had Mexican rice yesterday in a burrito bowl, and I’ve not even been having rice once a week, since going to more of your kind of Keto diet. The good news is, I’ve almost lost 4 inches off my waist NOW! It’s really like 3.75 inches… but almost there. After that the goal will be 5 inches by Christmas, or New Year’s depending on how I do over Thanksgiving. Hehe
Now, that TOP! Wow! I love that, Linda! Brian has a good eye of course too, to see those front two pockets. I was thinking maybe they were pockets in the first picture, but glad for the confirmation. And it looks sooo nice on you! And yes, it is SOOOO nice to be able to put on clothes without them being too small over my head or rear! All my clothes are loose now and I LOVE that feeling! I’m also feeling a zest for life that I wasn’t feeling this time last year. I credit YOU my dear friend. I really do!
I love the sketch and little “connection” meme too. HUGS!
Thanks for your caring note, Sheila. Yeah, some visits with Harvey are really difficult. I’ve been handling the ups and downs pretty well emotionally lately, but this one really hit me. It’ll probably take me until Tuesday, when we see him again – this time with his birthday painting for the wall – to get over it. Wow. I’m so PROUD and HAPPY for you about your loss of inches, loose clothes and feeling good now!!!!! You go, girl!!! I’m glad you like my new top! I’m so excited not to being going to Walmart and just finding some solid color top that will go over my girth. And it’s a joy that the creator of the top sees how happy I am with her work! I’m glad you like the sketch and connection meme. Take care, Sweet Sheila.
Love your top! The food sounds delicious!
Hi, Linda. I’m glad you like the top I got. I’m thrilled. I’m thrilled that Brian wants to go to the night market every Friday! That gives him some relief for having to figure out what to order for us one night a week, plus a wonderful time together for fun. The food is out of this world, and I don’t think we’ll ever run out of things to try – although, I’ll pass on the live, fat worms we saw…