Coolest Cake Ever

Check out this cake.

Don't you love it?

Lotsa Bobbins

I love having a big spool of thread for sewing my quilts, but it doesn't fit as-is onto the posts on my machine, so it tends to jump off and roll across the floor from time to time. I bought a new spool last evening, and this time I am going to transfer the thread on the tube all to bobbins. I can then feed the thread on my machine from a bobbin on the top post, as well as from the bobbin on the bottom. No more flying spools. This may make sewing a little less exciting, but more efficient, for sure.

Beauty

Here are some of the most beautiful shots of fruits and vegetables that I have ever seen. ( I happen to think that fruits and vegetables are one of the most beautiful creations ever!)

Thanks to Jane Brocket, London, England.

Two Videos to Inspire You

My husband sent me this link to clips from, of all things, "Britain's Got Talent." To my delight, these little videos absolutely made my day. I plan to watch them over and over again, to lift my spirits. I suspect that you will, too. See them here.

Sunshine Quilt

Strip of Squares for Jake's Quilt

The Lamictal Rash

My daughter got the dreaded Lamictal rash. During her fourth week on a Lamictal starter kit, she was putting on moisturizer one morning and noticed two small purple blotches on the underside of her chin. Since she was due to visit the psychiatrist in a couple of days, she continued the Lamictal until her appointment. From day to day the blotches made no change whatsoever. At the doctor's advice, she stopped taking the Lamictal and switched to Depakote. The rash was completely gone in a couple of days.

It's good that there are options available. The Depakote seems to be fine. Now I'm on Lamictal myself, week two, and I am carefully watching my skin.

Scott's Quilt

October at CloudCover Cottage

Whacky Fun

Need ideas for something to do with your friends? Check out Kiki's activities here.

Identified

After four sessions with a PhD Psychologist, the diagnoses are in: I have bipolar disorder and AD/HD.

I'm glad to have that part completed, and to soon begin medication and therapy. Stress plays a huge factor in my symptoms, so I am looking forward on learning how to better deal with the parts of my life which are beyond my control.

If anybody knows of a book out there titled something like How to Parent Your AD/HD and Bipolar Drug-Addicted Adult Child When You Have Bipolar Disorder and AD/HD Yourself, please let me know where I can buy it. (Unfortunately, I don't think that such a book exists.)

I am thankful for informed and kind professionals, for modern medications, for books and experienced others, and, especially, for a loving God who hears and answers prayers. I have great hope for a shining future. I'm on my way.

FarmBoy's New Quilt