My Mum + Kindness

I wasn't feeling so hot last weekend. I was tired and stressed. The PICC line had been stitched to my skin to keep it in place, my arm itched and stung like crazy, and exams where looming ever closer.

My mum went out for a bit on the Saturday (Aug. 8) and came back with a lovely surprise for me: a goody bag full of craft supplies, projects, and booklets with cross stitch patterns. It was such a kind thing to do, and I still smile every time I walk past the goody bag. I just merged it with the bag of stuff and things to do (which you can read about here). I look forward to diving into some of the cross stitch projects before surgery.

Embroidery projects, with aida fabric, needles, and thread included.

Very sweet fairy alphabet pattern in the booklet on the left I want to make.

Coming back from Hamilton for good on Thursday morning, I found a surprise on my desk from my brother. He knows me well XD

And lastly, new blanket I bought while still in Hamilton. Monday after two exams and ER trip. It is the same material and brand as the one under it (red and white peaking in around  the edges of the photo), but about a quarter of the size. It rolls up super small, so I will take it with me to the hospital when I have surgery. Its all about comfort and being good to yourself. God only knows the last few weeks have been hard enough as is. The least I can do is be kind to myself.

My family has been amazing throughout this experience. I don't think that I could do any of it without them. They support and encourage me, put up with my nervous bantering, bad moods, and are always there for me when I need a good cry or someone to vent to. And the extra little things like playmobil and crafting supplies that cheer me up. I am a very lucky and fortunate person.