I made some progress yesterday in restoring order at The Yellow House. But then in the afternoon, fibro fatigue caught up with me. I wish I could find the words to explain just what that feels like. I've heard it described as feeling like you have a bad case of the flu. But to me, the fatigue is much worse than flu fatigue. It's like your whole body has been squeezed until every ounce of strength and energy is gone. The feeling can last for hours or days. I feel better this morning.
Another thing about fibro symptoms: when you're experiencing the pain and/or fatigue, it feels like that's the way things are going to be forever and you're never going to feel better. At least that's how it is with me. Although experience tells me that I will have good days again, the anxiety factor kicks in and I fear my life is over, that I'll spend the rest of my days lying on the couch watching Golden Girls reruns and true crime shows.. That's either a symptom of the condition or it's my life-long propensity for anxiety. I don't know.
Anyway, much of that smothering fatigue is gone this morning. so I'm going to work on this project.
I don't remember where I got this frame. I've had it for years. The piece of silk floral fabric is from a collection of designer fabric scraps that a friend of mine gave me a while back. I'm going to back the frame with some of the silk and hang it in my hall above the cabinet I painted. Maybe I'll have a picture for you tomorrow.
I want those of you who have been expecting mail from me to know that I haven't forgotten. The wheels of progress grind slowly around here these days. I know I owe drawing prizes to Anna and Barbara and a package of selvages to Thelma. They're here. All I have to do is pack them up, address the packages, and get to the post office. Maybe I'll get that done this week. I promise to try. (Have I forgotten anybody?)
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On 06/09/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Hi sweetie!
I hear you on the fatigue and how it's like running into a brick wall. Like it or not, you have to stop everything, even the fun stuff. Bother and bummer!! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better today.
Oh! That view of your new couch, lamp, and red pot of philodendron is so pretty!!
The frame is lovely all by itself so I suggest you hang it over your painted desk before backing it with silk and see how you like that look.
Not to worry about getting to the post office. I can wait and don't want you to use up spoons that you could put to better use.
Be good to you! Hugs!!
On 06/09/2010, Stephanie said ...
Glad you are feeling better today. I really love that frame and agree that it is so pretty just by itself. What a great find! Have fun crafting!
On 06/09/2010, KAI said ...
I hope you can keep that hateful ol' fibro at bay! Currently, I'm 'down' myself. Not so much the fibro. The dreaded kneecap pain & some complications connected to it. Arrrrgggghhh! That window is luscious! I am eager to see it completed! Again I agree with Barbara re: 'auditioning' the frame 'as is' before backing it! It's already beautiful! (Is Sophie being a good doggy today?)
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