I made it through the week. I also made a lot of progress on the super secret holiday gift embroidery which I can't show you yet.

I'm feeling shy on big joy right now, but i enjoyed listening to music, enjoyed doing embroidery, and had some peaceful cuddles with the cats.

I have been desperately doing embroidery when I can to support my mental health (sorry I can't show - it's a holiday gift). Physically I've run my disabled self into the ground several times caring my for partner (new chemo). I'm sleeping bad. Overall, it's not good, but I'm holding on.

I finished the sleeping bat bookmark embroidery, and I started a couple more embroideries. One is small and portable. The other is large and intimidating. Both are holiday gifts.

I also simply made it through the week, and didn't stop creating. Life is rough right now, y'all.

Want to give it a plug?

It has been a rough week, but I found joy in listening to heavy rain falling on the roof, and in spending time with embroidery community.

That's wonderful news! Always such a relief when a Dr believes you and you don't need to fight for care! Sorry about the hand pain. I hope it eases soon and you can do more of your art.

I hope next week is easier on you. 🫂

It has been a rough week, with poor sleep, but I'm keeping my head above water doing hobby projects, relaxing with the cats, and taking naps.

Agreed. That's why I acknowledge it, even though i don't feel like it was much. And honestly, it's just the start. We have months of this chemo ahead of us, and that level of caregiving is terrifying to me given my disabilities. I don't want to fail her, especially when she needs me most.

I honestly don't feel like i accomplished much of anything, but I made it through the first week of my partner being back on debilitating chemo (thank you so much for the aid of chosen family), and i did make a Godzilla-themed cross stitch pattern for a friend.