An Update

Where to begin? A new year, a fresh start, a good a time as any. I have not attended to my blog for many months, but I’ve always had the intention of returning. I wanted to share a quick update as to what I’ve been up to lately, before I begin in earnest. The fall flew quickly by and we took a family vacation to Orlando in November. Late November I did something to my back, and the next month was a complete disaster. In brief, this involved one ambulance ride, two separate hospital stays, two weeks in bed (which were a complete blur) and five different drugs. At that point, symptoms worsened and I had emergency back surgery for a severe herniated L5-S1 disc (some of you will remember I had surgery on the same disc 3.5 years ago). There should be little else left to herniate at this point, and I’m about a million times better than I was a month ago. Friends and family helped me tremendously, and I’m eternally grateful for the support I received.

I’m finding myself slightly at loose ends due to the fact that I’ve had to abandon my normal exercise routine (who imagined it possible that one could miss running on the treadmill). I’m looking forward to resuming a rehab focused exercise program this week. Also, Elizabeth is now attending school for full days, so I no longer have a little person at home to entertain every afternoon. She is thriving there, but I’m having a case of last child syndrome. However, this will be an opportunity for me to delve into some new projects and opportunities. I look forward to reconnecting with friends, old and new, near and far, via my blog. Happy New Year!

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Welcome back and happy new year. I missed you on your blog. Wow...you had a lot going on and glad to hear that you are feeling a little better! Take it easy and can't wait to see what fab stuff you have to share with us!

Posted by: Sundeep @ Designwali | January 09, 2012 at 09:49 AM

Welcome back... was actually thinking of you just the other day, and wondering where you had gone too!

I'm so sorry to hear about your back, but glad to hear you are now on the mend! Take care of yourself, and hope to hear more from you soon! xx

Posted by: Kerry | January 09, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Hi Tina, so happy to hear you are feeling a bit better. Take good care of yourself. happy New Year to you and the family.

Posted by: Theresa Barriscale | January 09, 2012 at 01:55 PM

Welcome back ... you've been missed! Take it easy and focus on recovery and adjusting to life-with-kid-in-school. The blog (and your bloggy friends) are always here waiting :)

Posted by: April | January 10, 2012 at 11:58 PM

So sorry to hear about your back!! Glad to hear you are on the mend and hopefully 2012 is a great year for you!

Posted by: Marci | January 13, 2012 at 09:43 AM

Welcome back! Sorry to hear you had to go through that!

Posted by: melissa | January 18, 2012 at 09:15 PM

It's great to have you back, Tina. I'm glad you're feeling better. I have to say I was a little worried about you. Happy to hear you're o.k. and on the mend. Happy New Year!

Posted by: Sarah MacMillan | January 23, 2012 at 09:04 PM

Tina, sorry to hear about your back problems, I hope things continue to mend well and better than last time! Dimitri's back surgery a few years back left him so much better than before!! Sending you healing energy and patience to help you as you slowly recover and get into more movement as you desire.

No kids at home must indeed be hard...and exciting too. Sending you love, cannot wait to hear what fun projects you get up to!

I too have started a blog....about my art and inspiration. Check it out - I would love your feedback :)
www.christywilson.ca

Happy Birthday! I really must try to call you one night and catch up! Still not trip planned to Saskatoon, but when we do, it will be great!
Christy

Posted by: christy | February 15, 2012 at 04:33 PM