Wednesday Snap Shot

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Wednesday Snap Shot is a quick peek into my week.

If you'd like to join in on my Wednesday Snap Shot.. copy and paste my post, add your answers (you can also copy the pic..BUT Please download the picture to your computer first.. do not just directly copy and paste.. otherwise you are using my bandwidth..thank you! :).. link your post to my blog and then come back and let me know you shared your week. I'll come and visit you and read about your homemaking week!! :)



So Far This Week
What a week it has been. I've been missing in action for several days now. This will be a shortened version of WSS.

On Saturday I came home from a 4 day trip to the hospital. I had a chain reaction of issues that put me in the ER.
It's a long story and I'll just share the basics of what happened to me. I was taking a medication for one issue and the side effects of that medication irritated my stomach and caused an ulcer to bleed. It was an ulcer that they say had already been there, and most likely bleeding very slowly and this is why I was not aware of it.

Three days after starting the medicine I passed out due to the blood loss and was rushed to the ER. I had 4 blood transfusions during my 4 day stay and had the ulcer cauterized.

I'm now recovering from blood loss anemia and doing better day by day. Gaining a little more strength each day. So that is good. But, it's going to take time to get back to normal.

I'm thanking and praising God I'm still alive as my blood numbers were nearly in the critical stage. My husband and children are also so grateful for God's mercy in this situation.



On My To-Do List
Rest, sleep, do a little here and there, rest and sleep some more. :)


Projects I'm Working On
Regaining my strength and health


Today's Weather
I'm writing this Tuesday evening and scheduling it to go out first thing in the morning. But, I can tell you the day is supposed to be lovely and warm.



The View from my Deck (or window)
Next WSS will have a pic..



What I'm Reading
Not a lot lately... soon, I'll be back to reading


What I'm Listening To
The breezes blowing through the house and my wind chime. Happy sounds of peacefulness.



Something Frugal I've Done This Week
It was an expensive week! :)



Fitness and Health for the Week
Working on getting my iron levels up, clean eating, lots of water, vitamins and rest. 
Next week, I pray, I'll have more strength and can get back to the things I love doing, such as blogging. 


Comments

  1. AliceJuly 19, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    Wow, Crystal!

    I'll pray for healing for you! Thankfully we have doctor's, hospitals, and all kinds of medical intervention, right?

    Alice

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    1. CrystalJuly 25, 2017 at 7:54 PM

      Thank you Alice.. and yes, very thankful for doctors and hospitals. They have a place when needed... Crystal

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  2. Mrs ShoestringJuly 19, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    Dear Crystal,

    So sorry to hear that you have not been well, will be praying for a speedy recovery and plenty of help for you whilst you do so !

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  3. MonicaJuly 19, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Yikes, that sounds scary! Hope you get to feeling 100% very SOON! :)

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    1. CrystalJuly 25, 2017 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you Monica.. yes it was very scary for sure!

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  4. Lisa from PaJuly 19, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Crystal Praying your back to feeling great very soon! Take it easy and rest.

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    1. CrystalJuly 25, 2017 at 7:56 PM

      Thank you Lisa.. my top priority is taking it easy and resting.. :)

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  5. KristinaJuly 19, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry you've been so ill! Prayers for a fast and full recovery!

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  6. UnknownJuly 19, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    Prayers for a fast recovery! Love your blog!

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  7. Fabulous AliceJuly 25, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    Praying you feel better soon, you are such a wonderful example of God's grace and mercy. May you feel better soon.

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    1. CrystalJuly 25, 2017 at 7:58 PM

      Very kind words Alice.. Thank you for the prayers.. Crystal :)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 23, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    Today, I went to the beachfront with my children. I found a
    sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said "You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear." She placed the shell to her ear and screamed.
    There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear.
    She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but
    I had to tell someone!

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    1. CrystalAugust 23, 2017 at 6:53 PM

      Ha, ha.. too cute!! Thanks for sharing!! :) Crystal :)

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