Hi everyone, hope you're all well. I thought I'd better pop on and explain why I've not been posting or visiting you. A couple of weeks ago I had some blood tests and the results showed I need some further investigation. I also had what I thought was going to be a run of the mill eye test but it wasn't. I have been told that I have the beginnings of glaucoma and also have cataracts in my left eye. As my last eye test, two years ago, was perfectly normal (apart from my short sight) this came as a huge shock. I've been referred to the eye hospital so, until I know exactly what's happening, I'm cutting down on the time I spend on the computer as I know it strains my eyes. I will still visit you all ( I really miss you!) but it might be a while before I get round everyone.
I haven't got anything new to share today so thought I'd post another one of my tea-bag folding cards that was in Quick Cards a few months ago. Hope you like it and thanks for bearing with me!
Thanks for visiting.
xxx
54 comments:
Oh Katina, I'm so sorry things haven't been going too well. I hope the further tests come back OK and that your referral to the eye hospital goes well too. Stay positive, I know it's easier said than done!but keep your chin up!
I love your card by the way! lol Really pretty backing paper and the butterflies are gorgeous.
Lorraine x
OMGosh Katina - I'm soooo sorry to hear your news. Sending big hugs and best wishes.
Look after yourself hun.
Take care
Debs xx
Such a pretty, colourful card. Take care, Sandra
Oh Katina, poor you. Hope everything works out ok, I`ll be thinking about you.
Your card is gorgeous, love the backing paper and your butterflies are fabulous.
Lynne xxx
Katina, I'm really sorry to hear your news. We have glaucoma in our family and I know how suddenly it can come. Sending hugs. This is a beautiful, beautiful card. See you when I see you. Mwah. X
Hi Katina - love the card.
What a shock that diagnosis must have been. Keep cheerful and good luck with any treatments necessary
Kathyk
Hi Katina
Gorgeous card ... Love the butterfly
.... Sorry to here about your eyes ... But i am sur you will be ok.... I have a few friends with glocoma.... And they have to use eye drops once or twice a day.... Keep cheerful....,
Hugs Sylvie xxxx
Hi Katina I sorry you haven't been to well and hope things improve for you soon don't worry about commenting just get yourself better we'll still be here for you as and when you are better. Big hugs Caroline. Forgot to say I love your card. Caroline xxx
Hey there, sorry hear your news, hope you are ok today. Keep crafting, be happy and take care. Sending you an extra special hug. Love your card and those little butterflies finish it off perfectly Heidi xxx
Your card is smashing Katina, but please, please take care of yourself !! There's only one you !!
hugs Diane xx
Hi Katina - what a shock, but better caught soon. You take care honey - and just do what you feel up to, we'll still be here waiting.
I adore this card, but am sure you know that as I did use the adorable frilly folded dress you also had in the same issue of QCME. Such fun to do as well.
Hugs, Di xx
Hi Katina your card is gorgeous and I love the bright colours.
So sorry to hear what an awful time you have been having. Sending big hugs your way.
Take care.
Sarahxx
Sorry to hear this, Katina. Try to stay positive sweetie, and don't worry about visiting us, we will still be here when you feel up to it.
Your card is fabulous! Such a beautiful teabag folded butterfly:)
Take care, and let us know how are...when you can :) x
Hi Katina, Oh i'm so sorry to hear you have some health problems ... hope they all get sorted out soon. Love your gorgeous card :-)
Lisa x
Oh that must have been a shock hun... I must admit, I don't know much about glaucoma, but I hope the docs can help you xx Your card is beautiful, just love those butterflies. Big hugs, Lisa x
Katina, this is gorgeous! I love the use of the paper and the butterflies are fabulous!!
So sorry to hear your news Katina - I'm thinking of you and sending big {{{hugs}}}.
Your tea-bag folding is superb and I love the vibrant colours.
Sylvia xxx
Sending you a big hug Katina, that must have been a huge shock for you. You take care and rest your eyes...don't worry about commenting. We'll still be here waiting for your next card :) This one is beautiful, I love the butterfly, your teabag folding is fabulous! Sarah xx
Gorgeous Katina lovely image .
Hugs Julie x
Oh Katina, so sorry to hear about your health issues :( Never fun.
My mom had both her cataracts done a few years back and it was a seamless procedure and she loves her clear eyesight now so don't worry about it.
A friend had glaucoma and she was given drops to put in her eye every day and was monitored and the glaucoma was arrested so it's not a given for progression of the disease. Hang in there, okay :)
Just love the tea bag butterflies!! They are fabulous! Great card. Big cyber ((hugs)) to you!!!
Beautiful card Katina.
So sorry to hear all is not well. Sending BIG HUGS your way xxx
Oh, Katina, sorry to hear you're having health problems. Fingers crossed for you. Lovely card - those paper butterflies are gorgeous!
Your card is lovely Katina.
I'm so sorry to hear about your health worries, I hope the medics can put your mind at rest and start the necessary treatment very soon.
Take care
Jo x
What a gorgeous card Katina.
Hugs Riet.xx
I have missed you and your cards, love this pretty one.
So sorry to hear about your eyes,I'm lucky I have very good eye sight and don't wear any glasses even for reading. I hope it all gets sorted for you. The doc is right pc screens are not good for the eyes so don't over do the blogging.
Thinking of you and sending big hugs. janex
so sorry to hear your news katina.i hope the tests go ok.i love your card, the butterflies are beautiful :D
xx coops xx
Sorry to hear about your health Katina - I have everything crossed that the tests go ok.
Gorgeous card - so very beautiful!
oh katina sweets I am so sorry to read your news, that must be such a shock, I am sending the huggiest of hugs from me and mo xxxxx
your card is completely gorgeous!that butterfly looks awesome.
huge hugs Lou xxxx
Sorry to hear your news Katina, I hope your eye appointment goes well and that they can get you treated. The card is fabulous, I love that gorgeous butterfly and the colours you have used. Take care and rest your eyes. Tracey x
An absolute cracker of a card, I love it.
Sorry about your news, it must have been such a shock, hope things go well for you, best wishes.
Kath x
Nice to hear from you Katina…we have missed you too! but very sorry to hear your news... I really hope they can sort out your eye problems now they have diagnosed it... it must be very frustrating not being able to used computer but think you are right to rest up until you see specialist... I really hope all goes well for you... will be thinking of you...
your card is beautiful… love the pretty paper and those wonderful butterflies… so delicate and gorgeous!
Take Care
Love and Hugs
Sue xx
Oh Katina seems we both have health issues right now, getting older is no fun is it. My father had glaucoma so I have regular checks format too, I know how worrying it is. Do take care. I am wondering myself if the PC doesn't help.
Love your card.
Linbyx
Really sorry to hear of your health worries. Hope the doctors soon get to the bottom of things and that your eyes soon get sorted. It's great that you have such a big back catalogue of beautiful cards to continue to show us.x
So sorry to hear your news Katina, I do hope all goes well, will be thinking of you! Love your gorgeous card, I have never tried tea-bag folding!
Helen x
Sorry to hear about your health problems Katina...I hope all goes well. Will be thinking of you. By the way your card is beautiful.
Hugs Debbie x
Hi Katina...
Ooooh I'm so sorry to hear of your problems Katina... but know with St Pauls Eye Hospital close by, you've got the BEST eye consultants in the country at hand! My MIL had laser treatment for the beginnings of glaucoma a couple of weeks back...(she lives in Southport now) and apparently it didn't hurt at all and has solved the problem!
Now onto your fab card... I love those butterflies.. I remember making exactly the same ones some years back... they are so effective!
Big hugs and thinking of you..
Christine x
Hi Katina, I read your post the other night on the phone and you have been in my thoughts since. I do hope you get everything sorted out soon. Take care,
Liz x
PS - great card!
Hi sweet Lady, Sorry you are having health issues. Sending you Huge hugs and lots of love. Been Missing myself and not realised you had not been posting.
Take care xxxxxx
Love the card the butterfly is brilliant!
Hugs Mau xx
So sorry to hear your news hun..hope you get everything sorted soon..Thinking of you :).. Beautiful card hunnie.. You are one very talented lady:)
Big hugs,
Marjorie
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Sorry to hear your news Katina and hope all goes well soon. Love your card. The folded butterflies are fab. x
Keep well Katina and look after your sight - it's such a precious thing. Lovely card and the folded butterflies are so cute
Sharon
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HI Katina what a dreadful shock that must have been for you! Sending hugs for you and hope everything is sorted out soon to put your mind at rest.
YOur card is beautiful, the colours are stunning and your little butterfly is perfect!
Hugs Laurie xx
Hi Katina, so sorry to hear about your eye problems. Thinking of you and sending lots of {{hugs}}.
Your card is absolutely stunning and I adore the folded butterfly.
Jocelyn X
Hi Katina, just catching up with your news - sorry to hear about the need for more tests, hope the results come back OK. The eyetest must have been a shock, at least things have been spotted early.
Love the card, by the way, gorgeous paper and a great folded butterfly.
Hugs Avril xx
stunning card. love the colours.
sorry to hear about your eye problems x
So sorry you're not feeling well at the moment. Take care and get better soon x
Hi Katina
Sorry to hear that you are having health issues at the moment - I hope you manage to see the specialists very soon and that they are able to provide any necessary treatment and put your mind at rest.
Take care.
Sending huge hugs.
Love, Andrea xx
Hi Katina... just popping by to say hello...
I really hope you are going on okay...
Have a nice weekend!
Love and hugs
Sue xxx
Just popping by again to see how you are doing:) Thinking about you xx
Big hugs,
Marjorie
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Take care won't you! Don't need to tell you how precious your eyes are, when you create the cards you do.
Apologies for no comments but either I accidentally deleted your blog from my list or Blogger did, and it has taken me a while to notice. Sorry
You are still doing the most amazing cards and hope you aren't affected by the awful weather England is experiencing at the moment.
Gorgeous card. Love those folded butterflies. Sorry to hear your news. Hope your testing goes well. ann
Oh, Katina hunny - that must have come as such a shock to you. Sending {hugs} and hope you are feeling ok.
At least they have spotted things early, so it can be monitored and treated.
Wishing you luck with your blood tests - it must be such a worry for you. Hope it's all fine.
Thinking of you.
Caroline xxx
Aww Katina - that must have been such a stressful time hun :)
You take it easy and dont worry too much about all this stuff - we will miss you, but as I have said before, we will all still be here too :)
hugs
xxalisonxx
Katina, so sorry to hear of this news how awful, my thoughts are with you so step away from the computer !!!!!!! Your health is the most precious thing and I will be thinking of you and wish you well.
Marie
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