Work In Progress

Update on hand:

It is now uncovered and generally healing well. Certain places are still a little numb and some are a little tender but most of it is good. I am now massaging all around the wounds with rosehip oil which is definitely making the skin feel more supple. I still have restricted motion in my index finger but it is definitely getting the move back.

To help with the motion of my finger I have started crocheting a new project which does not take too long for each piece as my finger begins to get tired and sore quite quickly. The actual art of crocheting is definitely helping with restoring the motion.

I found this delightful memory game that is all crocheted turtles the pattern is from Stitched by Shari and includes the mummy turtle which is used as the carrier for all the baby turtles which have a colour dot on their tummies. You make two of each colour. They are placed tummy down and then you turn two over to find the matching colours. If not the same colour you turn them back. The next person then has a go. Remembering the colours of the tummies and where they are will win the game.

I have only made two babies at present so will hopefully make more by next week and will take a photo of mine.

I have started the cake baking process for the wedding I am catering for at the end of the month. I am making batches and then freezing. I have made two batches of flapjacks so far which is vegan and gluten-free also one batch of lemon drizzle bars and have frozen without the icing and will do that once I defrost.

I am also making a vegan cherry brownie recipe which I am making with gluten-free self raising flour and when defrosted I will use not only ordinary whipped cream but plant based whipped cream to decorate and make them black forest brownies.

The garden was very happy with the rain we had this week and it did mean a few days that I did not need to water. I have been cutting back and deadheading the roses to encourage more flowers and did have to support some of my taller plants after the rain. The grass is still looking very dry and arid but at least it means I don’t have to mow!

I realise I have taken very few photos this week, mainly because I have so many unfinished things on the go. Next week I will do better, on many fronts I am a work in progress 😊

Chris x