Thursday, April 4, 2013

Thoughts for Thursday...flowers, health, etc.

 

 

  • At last, my pretty, purple crocus bulbs have opened. I first posted a photo of the closed bud, three weeks ago and the last few days of sunshine have helped them bloom. It makes me happy to see these next to my front porch and I can't wait to see the tulips bloom next.
  • Megan will be cheering on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final 4 NCAA Basketball Tournament this weekend. We were disappointed that MSU was eliminated, but were happy to see Michigan do well and are excited for all the Michigan students and alumni (especially Megan).
  • Another sign of spring, is my first pedicure of the season. It felt so good to sit in the pedicure chair, chat and relax with Melissa, this past Saturday. It is still a little too cold for sandals, but I love looking down and seeing a pretty, spring nail polish color on my toes.
  • And finally, an update on my eye - it has been a long 4 days, with a lot of pain and mostly sitting in a darkened room to avoid the light sensitivity I was experiencing. I managed to blog with one eye, but could only read and type in short bursts, when I felt good enough. I am happy to say the ophthamologist gave me the news that I am 95% healed and I even felt good enough to go for a walk yesterday. Healing from something like this can be slower for a diabetic, so the doctors were a little more cautious. But, since my blood glucose numbers are in control, I was not harmed by this side effect. Another reason to stay as healthy as I can :-)

Happy Thursday!

 

Linking with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom, Thursday Thoughts

 

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17 comments:

  1. LynneApril 4, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Great news about you, and your eye . . . really great! A pedicure is one of those wonderful, feel good treats isn't it!

    I will be cheering on Michigan with you on Saturday . . . All for the Blue and Gold!

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  2. Barbara F.April 4, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Happy to hear about your eye! Yay! And you have such pretty feet! xo

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  3. KristiApril 4, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    So glad to hear that your eye is healing well!

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  4. Momcoach April 4, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Happy news that your eye is healing! Take care!

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  5. Petie@inspirednesting.comApril 4, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    We're enjoying small signs of spring here too. Just before Spring Break, my daughter and I went for our 1st mother/daughter pedi's. What a treat! I'm enjoying bright green on my toes :) So glad to hear you're recovering well. Take care.

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  6. Blondie's JournalApril 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Great news about your eye. And I so need a pedi, I've been doing them myself but I really need a good scrub. Hurray for your favorite team, your daughter is a beauty!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. OliveApril 4, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Prayers answered about your eye. I thank God that it is healed just about. Your nail polish looks great.

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  8. Preppy Empty NesterApril 4, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    So glad your eye is feeling better! Your crocus is almost the same color as your toes! So cute. Love the color.

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  9. LizApril 4, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Great to see a crocus in bloom. I am still waiting one mine! Love the pink toes! Can't wait for flip flop weather.
    Liz

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  10. JoyceApril 4, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I just snapped a picture of my small daffs finally peeking thru the ground. Still just shoots, but that's something! I'm so glad you're healing and feeling better.

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  11. The Boston LadyApril 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Vicki, I totally missed all the news about your eye. That can be so painful and I am glad to hear that it has improved and that you are out of danger. We depend so much on our precious sight, sometimes we forget to appreciate it. Glad to hear the big M made it through to the Final 4 and how exciting for your daughter to be cheering them on. If it couldn't be our Florida Gators, I'm glad it's come down to the four it has. Best of luck to them all and to you with your eye. Ann P.S. Love your pedicure!

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  12. NicoleApril 4, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    I need a pedicure bad...

    stopping by from the link up

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  13. Back Porch WriterApril 4, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    It's been cold here but I got a pedicure too and said good bye to winter and coats and closed toe shoes. I walk fast where I'm going but even when it was 32 degrees the other morning - I wore sandals. I'm giving Old Man Winter "the boot". lol Have a great weekend ahead.

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  14. oopsiemaizieApril 4, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    hi vicki... i'm so glad to hear that your eye is on the mend... my mom has had trouble with her corneas in the past so i've been thinking about you... i know how stressful that can be... i snapped a photo of the crocus that are in bloom at my house this morning... a happy bit of springtime FINALLY peeking through here in ohio...
    angie

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  15. Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Your eye trouble sounds like quite an ordeal. So happy you are doing better. Love that Spring polish on your toes. Makes me want to get a pedicure too!
    Liz

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  16. JenniferApril 5, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Glad your eye is getting better! Yikes. That must have been scary! And your crocus is beautiful! And while I hate that MSU is out, I guess I will support the big ten. Maybe.

    Thanks for linking up!

    Ramblings of a Suburban Mom

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  17. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    So glad to hear that you're feeling better - it sounded so scary!! And now you can actually get outside and enjoy those crocuses. Happy Weekend.

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