Once again, I can't believe how quickly three weeks have passed by! I can't say that I have spent much time at all on Three Boats. I am trying to put as many stitches as possible on the Santa Stocking and the secret stitching. Here is where Three Boats was at the last update.
Mom stated that she grinds the walnuts for the topping, but I just chopped them. Mom actually told me that she liked that better when she had a piece yesterday.
Speaking of mom, she is doing okay now that she has been home a while. Despite being approved for 24/7 care from Medicaid, we are still paying for 12 hours of care a day and I am still staying overnight as, so far, none of the local approved home care agencies has anyone available for 24/7. I have been told that they can't provide services for anything less than what has been prescribed. That just doesn't seem right. I am so tired and frustrated.
A big thank you to Avis at Sewing Beside the Sea for hosting this Stitch Along every three weeks.
Grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea, maybe a piece of coffee cake, and take some time to visit the other talented bloggers below who are part of this stitch-along. You will see a wide variety of stitching projects. These talented stitchers are from all over the world so please allow for the time differences and check back for each post.
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Con
Marg
Deborah, Mary Margaret, Renee, Carmela, Shar
Daisy, Anne, Connie, AJ, J
Thanks for stopping by!
I can see your stitching growing Big projects do take time .
ReplyDeleteI have many I am working on.
Lovely cake looks so yummy it's making my mouth water ha.
Take care , it's always hard looking after your loved ones with mot much help .
Have a good Sunday.
That coffee cake looks delicious! You have several projects on the go and do well to add stitches to all of them each week. There is a shortage of Personal Support Workers here too. It’s very hard to get Enough help for seniors and others who need assistance. One day at a time. Take care
ReplyDeletethat is awful how slow the medical care can be and how precise - has to be 24/7 or none! that is crazy. You need a break. Love your stitching and your cake looks good.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother's sour cream coffee cake looks delicious, Cathie. You must be so tired, Cathi, with all that is happening....or not happening. Oh, if only your mother could get 24/7 Medicaid. Just a little aside, the crochet blanket in the header is gorgeous. How pretty and happy all those little flowery squares are. Please take care, dear Cathi.
ReplyDeleteThree Boats is looking great! I love seeing the starfish emerging. Sending best wishes to you and your mom. (((Hugs)))
ReplyDeletelovely stitching, yummy cake, and hope you manage to get some joy with Midicaid eventually!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting and commenting.
DeleteI'm surprised you're managing to stich at all at the moment so well done for that. I know what you're going through. You'll get there eventually but it's so hard to keep going. The care system must be the same the world over.
ReplyDeleteI think getting care has gotten more difficult than usual due to the pandemic. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI love the crochet blanket in your header photo - so pretty! Glad you're getting in a little stitching time, and sure hope the home health care you're waiting for comes through.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that help is not available... not that it's any consolation, but it's the same here too.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have a hand written recipe!
Oh, that cake looks lovely, and it passed the Mum taste test! So sorry that you are having problems accessing the care you need, and are entitled to. Do hope you can get it sorted out soon.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the most lifelike cross stitch piece I’ve ever seen. It’s going to be amazing. The cake looks delicious!!
ReplyDeleteYummy looking coffee cake, definitely on my try this list now! Three Boats is definitely progressing. I am so sorry about your health car conundrum. Any chance you can speak to the head person at the health care or to a MedicRe representative, to change the prescription to read 24/7 approved, or 12 hours if staff is unavailable? That might be worth a call to your local representative. Sounds crazy, but it might get you some action.
ReplyDeleteYou are the second person to suggest that I contact my representative. I plan on making a ton of phone calls today to try to get this resolved.
DeleteWell, I am glad you mom’s home! That is half the battle. But I do know how tired and frustrated you can get.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathie: Three Boats is really showing progress, i am looking forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteYour coffee cake looks yummy.
It is good to hear she is doing better and at home.
I am sure it is hard to be in two places but worth the time spent with your Mother.
So sorry they do not have anyone to stay 24 hours.
Have a lovely week
Catherine
Providing the proper and needed care is so frustrating. I wish you the best in your search.
ReplyDeleteThat recipe sounds delicious and your stitching is coming along so well.
Hi Cathie - Glad that your mom is doing better, and hopefully she can get the care she needs. It must be exhausting, so I hope you're able to take care of yourself too.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many colors in this piece -- you're making great progress!
I will be making a ton of phone calls today to see if I can get help. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI'm glad that your Mum is doing better but I get your frustration you must be feeling so tired. Your cross stitch is lovely and I can see the progress you have made, there's no hurry it's enjoying the process of stitching that counts I think. I love the sound of that cake, thank you for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI spot the progress on your project and the cake looks tasty! Hope it will work out fine with your mother!
ReplyDeleteThank you. That cake is all gone already. Mom loved it!
DeleteSo sorry to read about your care situation but glad that your dear Mum is doing well. I am guessing frustrations with the care system are the same the world over. The cake looked delicious and your stitching is a delight. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYes, care is even harder to come by than usual right now due to the pandemic. The cake is all gone. I have to make another for mom. Thanks for visiting.
Deletehonestly that coffee cake is awesome! I am so sad that your mother cannot get the care that has been asked for, WTH? I hope sooner than later you get the help.
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteYou made great progress and that sour cream coffee reminders of my grandmother and mom. I feel and know your frustration with getting the needed card for your mom. I went through the same thing for many years for both my parents with 24/7 care. Not only the hiccups in getting there but getting good care. My thoughts are with you through this journey.
ReplyDeleteYou have made about as much progress on your project as I have on mine. But the little bits add up, and one day, they should both be done.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Sorry to hear of the medical care issues. That cake looks so yummy.
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