After the second brain surgery, I stayed in intensive care for a few more days and was then transferred to a regular hospital ward. Man, was I ready to go home. For those of you who are curious, I didn't lose any motor development, speech,....in fairness, my speech did slow down and was really hard for the first months. And sometimes still, I lack word recall the way I used to. But given my state before surgery, My brain is WAY WAY better now. It was not a brain surgery where you have to relearn to walk, talk,.....none of that thankfully. Healing was enough without that.
Have you check out my lace store, I sell wonderful packages of lace in every color and beautiful embellishments too! https://laceplacebyholley.etsy.com
Just a reminder about the Thank you card contest: https://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/2025/02/thank-you-cards.html
did you see the week one winners, they are listed on this post HERE
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16 comments:
Hi Holley, the card is beautiful and your words of explanation are full of gratitude, courage and will to live. thanks for sharing, a hug Taty
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Beautiful card! I love the way it's layered, and the flower is so pretty!
The red rubber stamp looks like a fun kitty... I'm all in for that since I love kitties! I also love the last set with the cute yeti!
I'm really glad that your surgery was so successful and that you're healthy now. You made a wonderful card. I like Heffy Doodle stamp set and Spellbinders cutting dies.
The card is gorgeous. Your healing and return to health sounds like a miracle. I really like the angel, glory to God stamp.
Beautiful card. I'm glad that you didn't have to relearn things after your surgery.
Great card. Knowing your journey makes the message especially You are blessed with an amazing recovery. The butterfly stamps and T-shirt dies are really nice.
Great card and the sentiment would make a great stamp! The Merry & Bright die from Spellbinders looks neat and the T shirts die would be fun.
very beautiful card Holley and I'm so happy for you that all went well and I have got to know you for 14 years now, I have my blog now 15 years........but soon after I got to know you........................................................ love that red rubber stamp the first one and love that spellbinders die from merry and bright.....................gr karin
beautiful card lovely rose.I like A red rubber stamp with a character that looks like a cat.Spelbinders die and angel stamp.
Lovely card, love the layers. And I love that cute manly a-muse studio stamp set. I never have enough masculine stuff and I have lots of men in my family.
Holley- I don’t think I saw you right after your surgery. Sorry to hear what you went through. You are blessed!!! I love the cute bee stamps and the Amuse Father’s Day set! Audrey R in Austin
I love to see masculine ones, yours is so perfect!
Love the colours you used on your card. You are so good at colour matching. It's nice you are sharing these details of your surgery. It must have been so scary to do, and I am sure your stories will help others to understand and make a wise decision if they are sadly in the same position. That rubber stamp with the cat looks really fun. I love rubber stamps. HUGZ
Your story always makes me pretty emotional and Im sooo happy you came through all that ok. My granddaughter used to have up to 20 seizures a day. Things are better now, but still bad days often with seizures, vertigo an memory issues. Love the card & the red rubber um is interesting
Love the colors. Your story is so moving. The Unity Peep is adorable.
I'm really glad that your surgery went so well and that you're comppletely healthy now. I am so happy for your <3.
such beautiful card, I like your colour choice.
I like Spellbinders cutting dies, Impression Obsession gnome stamp and Sweet stamp shop with jumpers.
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