Thankfulness!

I am thankful for….

… you, my readers.

… my two jobs - one working with my staff and another where I get to use my creative talents. 

… for my three dogs who love unconditionally and greet me with a wagging tail no matter what kind of day I've had. 

… for my friends who always seem to be there just when I need them

… for my family who loves and, currently, cares for me.

… my husband, who has been there for me through thick and thin.  

Any many more things to numerous to list - I am so much to be thankful for.  

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Creatively yours,

Jill Noël

jill@designedbyjill.com

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Hi all,

Well I have to admit I'm a little disappointed in the slow pace of my recovery! I really thought by day 14 post op I would be walking unassisted but that is not the case:(

I must be more patient with myself after all my hip has been giving me problems for years. And I do believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare and slow and steady wins the race. And I am not competing with anyone here is if time is what I need time is what it will be.

Wishing you well and a non hectic Thanksgiving!

Jill Noël

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Well it's day 12 post op and I'm getting better each and every day!  I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.  How about you?  Remember to make each and every day count!

Day 7 Post Op - Thankful for you my readers!

Hi all,

Well, it's now day 7 post op and I'm getting better each and every day.  I still need to use the walker to get around which is frustrating to me because I went in walking without any assistance and I've come out needing a walker.  However, I've been sleeping almost 10 hours a night which I'm sure is helping the healing process.  I'm thankful for you my readers and appreciate all the well wishes.  Take care of yourself and make sure to make each and every day count!!

Happy Monday - Wishing you all a beautiful day today - talk soon!

The Serenity Prayer
	God grant me the serenity  to accept the things I cannot change;  courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time;  Enjoying one moment at a time;  Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;  Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;  Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life  and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen. --Reinhold Niebuhr In loving memory of Fr Bertram Griffin -- 1932-2000 Requiescat in Pace
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3, 5-6

It's been a fall weekend here in Northern California!

Hi all,

Tomorrow will be a big day for me!  I'm praying for a non-eventful surgery tomorrow and a very speedy recovery (yes for myself).  I'm as about as prepared for tomorrow as I can be.  I honestly really do not know exactly what to expect and not too sure I want to KNOW everything I will be going through.  This way though I don't have time to worry or dwell on it.  I feel extremely blessed that I will have my immediately family with me (or waiting for me) during this time.  I'm praying my BP doesn't sky rocket like it did after each of my two c-sections!  I know I'm in good hands and all should be fine and after I've recovered I will be pain free and that's the best part of it.  I also will be "home for the holidays" which is great!

Until I'm in touch again wishing you well. 

That Personal Touch

Well Halloween has come and gone and now we are moving on to Thanksgiving!  I have to admit I've been a little caught up in myself lately (see below) and, am sorry to say, I didn't even decorate for Halloween.  When my girls were younger I decorated all the time and each year it was more elaborate than the last. Note:  I do have pumpkins though - got to have those!

My hip replacement surgery is scheduled next month - oops actually this month now.  Yes, I know I'm not that old and I have no elaborate story to tell as to the why and how - outside of all my years dancing :)  I am looking forward to being pain free and able to walk my hilly neighborhood without pain and even get back to my all time favorite sport mountain bike riding. I am kind of looking forward to being home for some time but also worried about my staff at work.  I will certainly be in touch with them but they are going through trying times with an upcoming wage reduction.  And the uncertainty of the times is taking a toll on people.  In that regard, I feel guilty not being available on premise for them.  I do know I need to take this time for me to have a speedy recovery but I believe, that personal touch, is just a very important part of who I am! On a side note, I hope this is true for my surgeon too!

So for those of you I know personally and those I've never met, I care too about you and appreciate your taking the time to read my blog.

Hope you have a great day.

Sincerely,

Jill Noël

www.designedbyjill.com

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