Popsicle Garland

Last week I had some minor surgery on my knee, but recovering will take quite some time, the physical therapist told me yesterday. I'm not allowed to walk for six weeks on the leg that was operated, and after that there will follow another six weeks in which I'm allowed to put just 50% of my weight on it. I was a bit upset after this news had reached me, because I thought I would be back at work in just four weeks. But as an OR-nurse, walking, standing, lifting, tilting, bending, turning and other such things doing all the time, working is out of the question. 

But: always look on the bright side! Twelve weeks of reading!! Finally time to go through all those books piled up beside my bed!

And I make some things for my daughters. Like this:


Comments

  1. Lindsay CillessenApril 14, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    First and foremost: I want to wish you all the best and strength with the recovery from your knee operation! Second: that garland is mighty cute!

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  2. MimiApril 15, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Twelve weeks of reading sounds like bliss to me, Liz! I'm sorry to hear about your longer than expected recovery though. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly and quickly. Mimi xxx

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  3. Kathleen BerlewApril 15, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Sweet! Those little Popsicle faces make me smile.

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  4. UnknownApril 15, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Hi there. Visiting from A Little Bird Told Me. This Popsicle garland is so adorable! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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  5. KreativKApril 17, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    I hope you'll be up and running in no time! This garland is very sweet and unique!

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  6. Vintage Paint and more...April 19, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Love your little popsicle banner - it is adorable. Wishing you well on your recovery and enjoy getting all that reading done. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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  7. creativejewishmom/saraApril 19, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Adorable and wishing you a speedy recovery! And looking forward to seeing all the things you will certainly make, after all how much can one really read when there is crocheting to do? Thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  8. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    I love the little faces! Adorable!
    Thanks for linking up at the Talented Tuesday Link Party :-) It would be great if you joined us again this week!

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  9. Sarah RambergApril 20, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Such a sweet garland- a fun way to add color to a room! Thank you for bringing your latest make to Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see you again when the weekend rolls around.

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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  10. AlyssaApril 20, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    These are so adorable! I wanted to let you know that I am linking to this post.

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  11. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    OH! These are the cutest things!!! Perfect for summer! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up over at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again this Friday! Feel free to bring a friend :)

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  12. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Thanks so much for contributing to our Bowdabra Blog Saturday Crafty Showcase!!! I hope your knee gets better quickly!! As a "knee surgery Veteran," i know that it isn't fun.

    Warmest,
    Sandy Sandler

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  13. Crafts a la ModeApril 24, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Sweet.

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  14. Janine HalloranApril 24, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    That popsicle garland looks so cute! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

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  15. ErleneApril 24, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Very cute! Those would be so fun to hang during the hot summer months.

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  16. ShirleyApril 27, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    I wish you well soon! Enjoy the reading time. We are so glad you shared with us at Merry Monday.

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