Inside this poetry box are a few loose papers with photos I took in Ireland when visiting my mother & in my back yard in Texas and a poem I wrote, another one of the topic of being a mother.
Treasure
Treasures collected:
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Thank you to all for the well wishes & prayers on my back. I have degenerative disc disease and a partly bulging disc. No injury, just bad luck and prone genes. Thankfully I do not need surgery now (why the dr. even mentioned that on the phone last Friday I really don't know, just to worry me?!?). I am seeing a physical therapist today to learn some strengthening exercises and I have to take calcium & vit. D, fish oil and turmeric pills and avoid lifting heavy things. So really it is a shift in lifestyle. I can handle that. I will be fine. And now to return to the regularly scheduled programming!
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I was interviewed by the lovely Jen over at Create Well, Create Often. I get to talk about my creative process and inspiration.
Love all of your treasures in your poetry box. I'm looking forward to making mine with all of my friends in The Artistic Mother's Art Group I am hosting on my blog, Artistic Creations With Trudy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief that you do not need back surgery. I wish you much success in strengthening your body.
Dear Shona,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to say be well and have you tried massage and acupuncture, perfect marriage of therapies.
Second, just purchased your book on Mother's Day and I love it. I am so excited to dive in and create. This is a new endeavor and I am drawing alot of inspiration from your book and blog. All the best to you and Thank you for sharing your life.
Love,
Julia.
so happy to hear that surgery will not be needed! love the poetry box, quite inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteJust love that box and all the treasures within! And so happy to hear you don't need surgery!
ReplyDeleteThis project will be quite a challenge. Glad to hear that you will not need surgery.
ReplyDeleteYour text for each page is perfect! The treasure box is perfect. I think I'll make one with my 5 year old this afternoon. Looks to be the perfect rainy day activity. :) Glad to hear that you won't need surgery! That could really lay a busy momma up!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your wonderful from the heart inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour work is so beautiful
Wow, didn't see that diagnosis coming! I'll be praying for strengthening of your back through all the things you employ to help...and that your motherhood is only enhanced through it all!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the handmade papers...just beautiful! Gentle hugs friend.
Oh, I'm so glad surgery won't be necessary, Shona. That's a really good sign and must be a great relief.
ReplyDeleteTake good care of yourself and make sure you follow those doctor's orders, won't you?
Also, remember you can increase your intake of Omega-3 essential fatty acids by eating more walnuts, flax seeds and, of course, fish like salmon, sardines and scallops. Some studies suggest that EFA intake can be more effective if ingested in food form, as opposed to supplements. Check out this link for more info, if you like: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=84
So glad you’re on the mend, Shona! Looking forward to seeing you in Dublin next month :)
Vx
i had so hoped to get to this one before the baby came. but i had to just slow down. yours is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your collaged treasure box :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes with your back-back pain is not fun that's for sure.
I am so glad you are feeling better. You have a wonderful outlook on life. I know that part of that is making art. God and art has saved my life!
ReplyDeleteI love this project. Still did not get your book but planning on it since I got a lot of birthday and Mother's Day loot! I will keep you posted when I do as I plan to share the projects.
I love your poetry box! SO happy you don't need surgery and wishing you well on your life-adjustments. A great physical therapist really can work wonders.
ReplyDeleteShona, I'm so glad they got to the bottom of your back problem and have come up with some ways to combat it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poetry pages! I love the country/earthy look of them!
Hey Shona! Glad no surgery is necessary right now. Yay!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to capture a poem, and your treasures...I love this idea.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful treasure box-the sentiments are glorious. what a tremendous relief that you will not be down for surgery. i think m.d.'s love to keep us on our toes...
ReplyDeleteyou can heal, momma! take care of yourself! xoxo
Love your box shona, so glad you dont need surgery but make sure you stick to that life style change.
ReplyDeleteYour poetry box is gorgeous, so many treasures to discover! Simply wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself,
Gaby
A veritable treasure chest for sure!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative inspiration you are. Your box is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHope you can get some relief for your back. Physical Therapists can work wonders.
I'm cheering you on.
jj
Simply beautiful, the poetry and images both.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to offer a word of encouragement about your health problems, because this is something I struggle with too and understand all too well. I like your positive attitude about being able to adjust to the new regimen. I wish you all the luck in the world. =)
Sweet treasure box! Glad you don't need surgery. I have DJD in my neck but with it, seems the more active I am the better it is, that is unless I do something for a long time like drive or shovel the garden for hours, then it locks up. Sometimes we just need to slow down and take it easy!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your treasures in your poetry box
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