Jacob's appointment went well yesterday. First, we learned that we can actually over-moisturize his hands and have been doing just that The key is to allow his new skin to rebuild completely -- meaning it needs to be kept moisturized, of course, however, it also needs to develop the ability to replenish its own moisture, too. Whoddathunkit? We were keeping his lotioned up rather well...too well, apparently. The plastic surgeon said lotion 3 times daily, sunblock morning and midday unless we are out and about, then he need the block more often. Hmmm...Jacob was rather relieved at that news. He was growing rather tired of being grabbed by myself, Jennifer and Johanna several times a day, lotion bottle in hand.
He won't need to go back for 3 months now. This first year of his burns are the time they are watching his hands. So far, they still look good in terms of healing.
Visited with Leighann and her daughter after the appointment. We had a great visit, and I got to see that great embroidery first hand. How did I miss that she does that embroidery by hand??? It looks too perfectly matched to be by hand...well, by my hands, at least. What a talent she has. It was a great visit, and hopefully, we'll be getting together again next week, with husbands in tow this time, after Emily's scans.
The plan of the day here on the homestead is baking and sewing. Debi and her crew is coming tomorrow so I need to prepare some foods so we don't starve. I have a couple things to get sewn, I hope, as well. And, I'm going to go deal with the bank ::sigh:: yet again. Dewey stopped to put in enough money to cover 2 checks due this week and ended up adding an extra $100+ in the deposit. They do this all the time. Honestly, I think it's some conspiracy because we don't carry a balance in the bank at all. We deal in cash as much as we can. If a check needs to be drawn, the money for that amount goes in, but there isn't more than a couple of dollars extra sitting in there ever. I don't think they like that. I don't understand how placing $460 in the bank last week to cover 4 payments totally $418 leaves me short at all? Ok, I never did like math at all, but still...shouldn't there be $42 in my favor sitting there???? I don't see needing another $100 in at all. I hate banks.
After that fun visit, I need to get feed...hungry chickens and need-to-grow-a-bit-more-pig waiting on a trip to the co-op this morning. Then, it's baking, some schooling and hopefully some sewing. We are going pioneer here for a while. We use very little electricity, but my bill isn't going down at all. Starting today, things are getting unplugged around here. I'll plug in what I need, when I need it and then unplug it again...lights, washer and dryer, even the stove. There has to be a way to lower this bill. This is ridiculous.
Before I go...I missed this when it was first mentioned, but Homestead Mama has started a Quilt Block a Month tutorial on her blog. The first block is Jacob's Ladder. I can't wait to give it a try -- she has wonderful directions and photo's! I saw that great tutorial on the Front Porch, as well. Seems we are being coaxed into learning a new craft around here, heh?
I think while Debi is here, we'll have to dig into m y scraps and see what I have that needs a project. I still have some long long over-due blocks to mail off for my Journey Quilt of last year (oh I am so late there!) and I have my blocks for my own Quilting Bee Block Exchange that need mailing off as well. I have to check that I have all the addresses still -- that goofy computer issue ate several bits of my address book and I am still recovering there. Trixie -- do you have the addresses????
I'm also going to get Debi to cruise the homestead with me ad help me decide on some garden areas....I'm thinking out a plan for where I want things this spring and I'd like another opinion just to make sure I haven't lost my mind at all.
So good to hear about Mr. Jacob! It sounds like you're going to have fun with Debi and family there tomorrow. I have the addresses, if you need them and I'm still needing to mail as well. Let me know. I'm joining the quilt block of the month too. So much sewing, so little time. lol.
Sara
~~oh good! do email or PM me with them when you have time. I need to contact everyone and see how things are going!
Deanna
Edited by HandsNHearts on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 12:59
Have a wonderful visit with debi and please send her a warm "hello"! Her baby is precious..... I love babies!!
I also had to smile as the photo at the top of your blog looks so much like my home!! :) Cross shaped midwest farmhouse..... you can see them all over the place around here.... funny thing is this style of home was always a favorite of mine thru the years.... I never thought I would be living in one - one day!
Blessings,
gloria
~~Down here, I miss those 'old fashioned farm houses' They are replaced with huge and fanciful on one street, to plain and ranch-style on another...and each has a mobile home in between here and there. I miss the traditional farm houses!!
Deanna
Edited by HandsNHearts on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 07:55
No indulgences of self will can be trivial, no denial unprofitable; Heaven or Hell depends on this alone. A parent who studies to subdue it in his child works together with God in the renewing and saving of their soul. The parent who indulges it does the devil's work, makes religion impractical, salvation unattainable, and does all that in him lies to damn his child, soul and body, forever.
Susanna Wesley
At The School Desks
We are a Christian family desiring to raise our children with the primary focus of Training their Hearts!
I have no greater joy, than to hear my children walk in truth... III John 1:4
Train up the child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it... Proverbs 22:6
Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!... Deuteronomy 5:29
Our mission in life is not to go to some far-off foreign land, but to work at home and in our churches and home communities. Our goal should not be to leave behind riches and possessions, farms and homes for our children, but a priceless heritage they will cherish enough to work fervently to pass along to their children. It has been done for generations and with God's help it can still be done. In teaching our children, we are striving toward a deep understanding of who they are In Christ. I am . . . a child of God, a gift to my parents and my country. I'm a person of great value because God made me. I can . . . do all things through Christ who strengthens me. God has made me able to do everything required of me. I ought . . . to do my duty to obey God, to submit to my parents and everyone in authority over me, to be of service to others, and to keep myself healthy with proper food and rest so my body is ready to serve. I will . . . resolve to keep a watch over my thoughts and choose what's right even if it's not what I want.
and have been doing just that 
The key is to allow his new skin to rebuild completely -- meaning it needs to be kept moisturized, of course, however, it also needs to develop the ability to replenish its own moisture, too. Whoddathunkit? We were keeping his lotioned up rather well...too well, apparently. The plastic surgeon said lotion 3 times daily, sunblock morning and midday unless we are out and about, then he need the block more often. Hmmm...Jacob was rather relieved at that news. He was growing rather tired of being grabbed by myself, Jennifer and Johanna several times a day, lotion bottle in hand.
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