It has been a bit of a week! As you know we were in Doncaster at the Stamp Magic show last weekend, and all in all October has been, and still is being a very busy month for us this year. However on Wednesday, just gone, poor Malcolm had a heart attack right out of the blue (very scary indeed)!!! Thanks to the amazingly rapid response of the NHS he is still here to tell the tale - in fact we had a lunch of fish and chips sat in the sunshine on a terrace at our local seaside town today. How surreal is that?! Apart from feeling a bit tired, and having had 2 stents fitted, he is pretty much back to being fighting fit again.
He has in fact always been quite a fit guy, slim, a non smoker, plays sport - table tennis in particular, used to run marathons and climb mountains, not a big drinker - so where on earth did that come from? So please be aware folks that it can happen to anyone! So if you have pains in your chest, and left arm, and shortness of breath, and you think you might be having a heart attack, dial 999. Ok lecture over now I promise.
Apart from that news we can also introduce you to 2 fantastic new teamies tonight, who are joining the Crafty Individuals fold, lovely Sarah and Chris. Sarah's blog is: http://sarahanderson1.blogspot.com/ and Chris' blog is: http://pearshapedcrafting.blogspot.com/
So now I have some of their artwork to share with you.....
A couple of things from Sarah, and, oh my goodness, I do love those penguins (from CI-392)...
....And the funky typewriter above is from CI-455.
Plus some pretties from Chris...
Stamps used by Chris include CI-498, CI-501, CI-430, CI-403, and CI-137. Loving the wording on the Raven journal page, ha ha!
Next weekend we have the Art, Stamp and Play workshop, together with Chocolate Baroque - not long to wait now folks.
Thanks for reading, back soon,
Jean x
He has in fact always been quite a fit guy, slim, a non smoker, plays sport - table tennis in particular, used to run marathons and climb mountains, not a big drinker - so where on earth did that come from? So please be aware folks that it can happen to anyone! So if you have pains in your chest, and left arm, and shortness of breath, and you think you might be having a heart attack, dial 999. Ok lecture over now I promise.
Apart from that news we can also introduce you to 2 fantastic new teamies tonight, who are joining the Crafty Individuals fold, lovely Sarah and Chris. Sarah's blog is: http://sarahanderson1.blogspot.com/ and Chris' blog is: http://pearshapedcrafting.blogspot.com/
So now I have some of their artwork to share with you.....
A couple of things from Sarah, and, oh my goodness, I do love those penguins (from CI-392)...
....And the funky typewriter above is from CI-455.
Plus some pretties from Chris...
Stamps used by Chris include CI-498, CI-501, CI-430, CI-403, and CI-137. Loving the wording on the Raven journal page, ha ha!
Next weekend we have the Art, Stamp and Play workshop, together with Chocolate Baroque - not long to wait now folks.
Thanks for reading, back soon,
Jean x
23 comments:
Oh Jean, so sorry to hear about your husband's heart attack but glad that the stents have fixed the problem, it must have been such a shock. As you say it is wise to get things checked out straight away if you think you have a problem, just to be sure. I love these creations from your two new DT members, so hello to Sarah and Chris. I love them all but the sentiment on the raven journal page really made me laugh and those penguins are so cute and funny. I hope the workshop goes well. x
So sorry for the notice of your hubby's heart attack, but luckily now all it's ok again! Ha been a really scary time for you both!
Beautiful inspirations from the new ladies of the DT!
Glad to hear they got you on the mend Malcolm. Scary stuff!! Do take care of yourself, and you Jean. Such events give life a new zest and immediacy so carpe diem. Hugz
Oh Jean. What a horrible scare for you both. Thank goodness the paramedics could get to him on time. My brother in law passed recently from a heart attack. Fit as a fiddle, played sport, healthy, ex PE teacher, golfer, keen gardener. It was also out of the blue although he 'had been feeling a little unwell'. You are right to remind us all to take note of all those signs! Wonderful to know you were able to share those fish and chips a few days later. Our fabulous NHS xxx
Thank goodness you were quick to respond to his attack.
Take care
Oh my goodness, Jean. What a shock that must have been. Please give Malcolm my love. So glad to hear he's home again.
Fabulous projects from the team. See you at weekend. Chris xx
Oh my goodness Jean, I’m absolutely shocked to read this as it’s only a week since we were chatting to you both and Malcolm looked the picture of health. It really does go to show how quickly things can happen and our lives can be changed but I’m so pleased to hear that he’s on the mend now and my Hubby and I wish him a speedy recovery. You take care of yourself too as it must have been a frightening week for you. Welcome to our two new teamies Sarah and Chris and what fabulous artwork. Its lovely to have you join us and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your fabulous work. Crafty hugs, Sandra x x
Glad Malcom was quickly treated and is on the mend, what a relief! I had a similar scare last year with my own OH and I know how scary that is. xx
I am so sorry to hear about Malcom, what a terrible scare that must have been for both of you. So glad he is recovering now - very wise words Jean about the warning signs!
Huge congratulations to Chris and Sandra on joining the Design Team, the samples they created are wonderful, the penguins are adorable and I just had to buy the Raven after seeing Chris use it! x
Oh, I don't know what to say Jean. Just in shock I think. Sending Malcolm much love. So pleased that he is on the mend. Gosh what a week for you both. Big welcome to the two new teamies. Not met them before so really looking forward to getting to know them. Gorgeous samples ladies. Loving those penguins. Have fun at the workshop.
Flo x
So pleased to hear that Malcolm is ok after his heart attack! Must've been very scary for you both.
Nice to see Sarah and Chris joining your lovely team, with their beautiful artwork.
Very best wishes,
Alison xx
Oh...I'm so sorry to hear about Malcom, Jean. One of my friend had the same thing the last we. ������
Welcome to Sarah and Chris. beautiful creations from them.
I meet Chris in April.She's a lovely lady.I'm very happy to see them in the DT.
Big french bisous To Malcom and you.��������������
So glad to hear Malcolm is ok after the scary experience, he looked so well at Port Sunlight! Welcome to the two new teamies, I'm sure they will be coming up with some fantastic inspiration for us.
Joan
So very sorry to read this jean but so glad the end of your story was better than mine. Huge hugs to both of you. Take care x
So sorry to hear of the scare you and Malcolm have had, but pleased to hear that he is on the mend.
Fabulous selection of card form your DT, Kate x
Sounds so scarry to see Malcolm like that...so strange and not to tell who will expierience something like that...
I lost my best friend at age allmost 21 at it... (Non smoker and no drinker at all; just a student studying hard to become an farmasist) So always be alert and learn how to reanimate.
The work of Sarah looks nice fresh and colourfull and Chrisses looks a bit vintage and modern...nice combination!
Stay healthy! Hugs, Gerrina
Oh Jean, I'm so sorry to read these bad news about Malcolm!!!!
Even more after chatting a bit yesterday and this morning, I'm very sorry...
I hope Malcolm is out of danger now, and recovering from his attack??
Sending huge hugs to both of you.
Fabulous news about the DT, a warm welcome to Chris (she's a talented and such a lovely lady!!) and Sarah, thank you for the beautiful samples ladies!!!
Coco xxx
oh no...what a shock. What glad that there was help so fast for him.
What a terrible news. So nice to read that Malcolm is on the mend.
Take care!
Welcome to Sarah and Chris. Beautiful creations!
Oh dear Jean!
So sorry to to hear about Malcolm! Please do give him my best wishes!
Do you know, this is the third time this week I read of heart attacks out of the blue for men? Two in the UK one here in the states! Why? I don't get it as ,the others as you said about Malcolm are all in good health and shape. You never know,do you? Again ,my best to him and to you ,be sure to get some rest!
The samples are all beautiful and I so love the telephone tags!
Hoping your week is stress free and full of sunshine
Jackie xoxo
Pleased to know that Malcolm is feeling better! Thanks to everyone for the lovely welcome! Chrisx
So sorry to hear that Malcolm was unwell ..... what a shock ! So glad that he is recovering well after the treatment, please pass on my best wishes to him ! Lovely artwork by your new teamies .... must get out those penguins and do something ! Sid xx
Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone, and so glad to hear that Malcolm got fixed so quickly by our wonderful NHS. Take care both of you, and sending big hugs
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