Tuesday 21 July 2015

Poppies and thanks



Morning Peeps, hope you are having a good week and the sun is shining in your parts.

Thanks so much for all your kind comments and wishes, they mean so much especially when I am feeling so under par. I saw the Endodontist specialist last Friday but sadly he was unable to offer me any hope of saving my teeth, he was very honest as he could have just taken my money, done the treatment and in a few weeks said oh well it didn't work. 

The bottom line is that my health issues and associated medications have had a severe affect on my teeth which are literally crumbling and in turn creating ongoing infections and pain. Plus the specialist told me I also have a hairline fracture in my bottom jaw bone probably due to what turned out to be a traumatic extraction a couple of weeks ago, so that is further attributing to the pain.

He referred me back to the hospital and over the weekend they put me on another type of antibiotic, that's three sorts in as many weeks but these latest ones do seem to be working as the pain is easing but of course playing havoc with my stomach and diabetes, but you can't have it all can you. 

The plan is that they will remove the most affected teeth next week, but so long as the pain eases I am at a point I don't really care what they do. And most of all I want to be pain free when we go on holiday at the end of this month although it might be a liquid diet, but we do have an all inclusive drinks package thrown in so would hate for that to go to waste !

My apologies my blogging is so intermittent, but I'm not really feeling up to spending time at the computer right now plus I promised the family I would try and rest up to help my body cope with the infections and get my diabetes back under control.

50 comments:

Fikreta said...

Hello dear Brenda
I'm so sorry to hear about your health.
I do hope that you will work out all before your holidays.
You deserve to enjoy in your holidays!Thank you for visiting my blog
Big hugs !

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A very special card today Brenda and I'm glad to hear that you have a solution to your on-going problem, even if it does mean losing a few teeth. If they can stop the infections you will feel so much better and not have to take awful tablets which can sometimes have worse effects than the ailment itself. I do hope you are all sorted before your holiday and are able to really enjoy yourself, you deserve it.
Take care,
Lorraine

ionabunny said...

Brenda, so sorry to hear you are having so many challenges at the moment. I hope the antibiotics work this time. Toothpain is trerrible and I know teeth can cause major problems in unexpected places so, although parting with life long friends can be painful, I hope in this instance it actually brings relief. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. Enjoy your holiday and the included drinks. I like your attitude LOL. Beautiful card. Take care. Hugz

ellyscard creatief said...

Wow,thats a long list of troubles. I hope you take all the time you need.
Your card is amazing,love the poppies.
Blessings,Elly

aussie aNNie said...

Brenda I feel for you and the pain you are enduring.....I hope it all 'goes away' soon.
Lovely creation to brighten one up and lovely image used.Take care.
xx
{aNNie My Personal Blog}

Suman Pandit said...

such a pretty soft background you have created for the lovely floral focal point Brenda !! so sorry to hear about your health issues, hope you get better :)

KandA said...

I really am sorry to hear you are still suffering. Teeth may be small but they do cause so much pain and it was good that they've been honest with you and will start removing the worst soon. Fingers crossed for a pain free holiday.
Love this gorgous poppy card and don't worry about the blogging - just get yourself well xx

Pamellia said...

Your card is just stunning Brenda! I do hope you will take some time to heal up properly, we will all still be here when you get back big healing hugs comin' at ya!

Shylaashree said...

my prayers are there for you dear. healing you from here. You managed to create this beautiful card amidst of pain. Take care and rest

ALI said...

Oh dear Brenda you are going through the mill. At least you have crafting to take your mind off it lovely card.

Donna Ellis said...

Oh, Brenda - I am very sad to hear this latest turn of health challenges. A mouth full of pain is the worst! Recently my friend had to have her uppers and lowers pulled due to medications. After The infection was eliminated and all was healed, she quickly adjusted to her new teeth. She smiles more than ever because her new pearly whites are gorgeous! For years she was suffering and the specialists would perform "band-aid" style fixes. Now she is pain-free and loves the look and feel of her teeth. I hope that your outcome is just as successful.

Love the background in your floral masterpiece! xoxo

Di said...

Oh Brenda, I always peek at your posts but rarely comment. I'm so very sorry to hear about the teeth problems and had been hoping it could be sorted out for you. None of us particularly relishes the thought of dentures but after what you've been through in efforts to save your teeth I guess it's time. I have a schoolfriend who went through total misery and then had dentures - and she's never looked happier or younger!

I love your card!

Hugs

Di xx

Stamping Bubbles said...

Oh Brenda my heart goes out to you. You have had such a horrible time lately. I do hope the pain is sorted before your holiday - I too would make very good use of that drinks package.
Big hugs
Lesley

Karen Petitt said...

Number one priority is to look after yourself Brenda, don't be worrying about blogging or visiting huni. We will all be here waiting for you to return once the pain and infection has finally gone, I want to swear at it here but don't want to upset anyone lol! It's not fair that you are having to go through this too sweetie and I really hope you feel better soon. Rest well lovely lady Karen xx

Kelly Lloyd said...

Oh Brenda, I've not been by for a while.. I'm so sorry to hear you are in a lot of pain.. I hope they can sort things for you in time for you to enjoy your hols
Sending big hugs
Xx

AnyOldCraft said...

Stunning card Brenda, love the poppies.
Glad to see you post.
I am so sorry to hear of all the pain you are in.
I guess your doctors know what they are doing but have they tried you on ompeprazole ?
I have to take it to calm my stomache due to the meds I am on.
I hope the antibiotics do there job for you.
Get lots of rest so you can enjoy your holiday.
xx

Becca Cruger said...

Oh dearheart, I'm sorry to hear about your oral troubles. :/ I hope that they will help to get it fixed for you, one way or the other. I'll be thinking about you and sending lots of good thoughts your way. *HUGS*
I just popped over to say I love your glittery, floral shaped card. It's spectacular!

Robin said...

Your card is just gorgeous! It's amazing that you can still manage to make such beautiful creations when in so much pain. I do hope they can get this fixed for you soon as being on antibiotics this long is so not good for you. You continue to be in my prayers. Hugs, Robin

Berina RGA said...

I hope and pray every thing gets better soon and you do not suffer from pain!! Take rest and take care!! Love your beautiful card!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

coldwaters2 said...

Oh Brenda I hope that when your teeth are taken out that you will feel better it must be agony. Brenda your card is beautiful I love the sparkly texture of the poppy and the card shape a super, super make, take care.
hugs
lorraine x

Gail said...

Lovely card, and the little dragonfly is so eye catching!
Sorry to hear about your troubles, but I'm with you on the all inclusive drinks!
Don't let it go to waste, and it might help with the pain!!

Jane said...

Oh dear Brenda.I'm so sorry to read this. You are such a brave, inspiration to us all. We take our health for granted far too often.I really hope that your teeth issues are resolved for your holiday. You really deserve a painfree, relaxing break. Take care and I hope you can find some distraction from all this with your crafting. Hugs hugs to you, Jane xx

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, take care, xxx

pinky said...

Stunning card Brenda. Hang in there, mrs. I hope these antibiotics work really well and your stomach and diabetes pick up again. The holiday will hopefully be a real 'pick you up tonic'. Big get well hugs
Pinky

Jacee said...

Oh Brenda you poor thing, I do so feel for you, you are really going through it at the moment, I'm so sorry that they don't seem to be getting any further with your treatment, it all sounds horrible and I do hope that you will soon be pain free and on the road to recovery, I love the card you are showing us today, it's lovely, and of course everyone will I'm sure understand why you may not be around with your lovely cards so often at the moment, I wish you well my friend and am sending you a big HUG.
Love Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Helen said...

I haven't been by for what seems like ages, and had not idea that you were having such ongoing problems with your teeth and your health more generally. I hope they can get something sorted soon and that the teeth extractions are not too uncomfortable. yay for all inclusive drinks deals!! sending big hugs xx

Glennis F said...

So sorry that you are having such a bad time. Fingers crossed that it will all improve for you

Craftyfield said...

It never rains but it pours.... I just have to hope your luck will change and you will have a fabulous holiday, a pain free one at that. xx

Sarah said...

What a beautiful glittery card Brenda and your sun rays are fabulous. So pleased to hear that the antibiotics are helping xx

Sue said...

This is stunning Brenda, such a beautiful design. I love the colours and wonderful sparkle.
I hope things improve for you soon.
Take care, Sue xx

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous creation, I just love it.
You do certainly need to rest up and prepare yourself for what you have been looking forward to for ages and I only hope that things will be fully sorted by then.

Kath x

Sharon said...

This is gorgeous Brenda. Love the rays of sun and the oh so gorgeous poppies.
More importantly - I really hope you get to be pain free very soon. I know how constant pain can be so draining and it is totally understandable that you are not wanting to blog. We will still be here when you are feeling better which will hopefully be for your holiday.
Take care.
Hugs Sharon. x

Sally H said...

A stunning card, Brenda! Sending big but gentle hugs your way. Hope they can get rid of teh infection for you so you can enjoy your holiday pain free!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous card. So sorry to read this, you must rest and I hope next week's treatment eases the pain x

Mrs.B said...

Hi Brenda, so sorry to read that you are still having problems, certainly doesn't sound very pleasant. I do hope the new antibiotics work and you have a good recovery so you can enjoy your holiday.
Hugs, Avril xx

Babs said...

Poor you hope those new antibiotics really do the trick and your soon feeling well again....love your background it's a perfect setting for your poppy card which is simply gorgeous...x

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh Brenda, so sorry to hear of all your health issues. do hang in there and I so hope you will be able to enjoy your holiday! Thank goodness also for some honest people in the medical profession.....

Your card is absolutely stunning, both the background and those beautiful glittery poppies!

Jackie said...

You have nothing to apologise for Brenda, I am so sorry that you are having so much pain and hope that it is soon resolved, especially for your holiday...hugs.
What a wonderful card, I love your sparkly poppies :o)
Jackie xx

debby4000 said...

I'm sorry your having so much aggro with you health, hope things settle down for you soon.
Love your poppy card by the way.
luv
Debby

gwen70 said...

So sorry Brenda to hear you are not well, hope you get a lovely holiday and build your strength up, such a beautiful card, love the poppy

mags said...

Beautiful card Brenda. So sorry to read about the health issues you are having at the moment. Really hope all the treatment helps.
Mags
x

The Craft Bucket said...

Bless you, so sorry you are feeling this way, take care. Love this elegant creation, love Jane x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Mi dispiace moltissimo per te! I'm very sorry for you, Brenda! Take care of yourself! You are so suffering and your card is as a prayer... a very beautiful scene with these lovely and elegant sparkling poppies and the light that come down from the top. The dragonfly is the pain that go away...

Gerrina said...

Hope that you will get painfree soon! (In any suitable way for you!)
Love the ink-sponging that you did; it is a stunning card! Big hugs, Gerrina

Dr Sonia S V said...

Your card is stunning but then I end up saying that to all the creations you share. So sorry to hear about your health issue Brenda...hang in there...
Lots of hugs

Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

Andreja said...

WoW Brenda, what a beautiful glittery card and your sun rays are fabulous. So pleased to your health is better :-))
Hugs, Andreja

susiestacey said...

Stunning card Brenda love those sparkly poppies, l have lots of mixed ones growing in a bed on allotment but they don't sparkle like yours x Susan x

LesleyG said...

I'm amazed you can blog at all with so much to deal with. Healing hugs and best wishes, just take care of yourself xxx

Rhonda Miller said...

Your card is lovely.
I hope you're feeling better soon.

Linby said...

Now where did you get that poppy stencil from? I NEED it LOL! Love the card.
Lynn x