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I made this for my hubby Jay!
He just had his back surgery yesterday afternoon. Is still in the hospital today.
He had a Discectomy. The surgery took 3 1/2 hours! The doctor said he believed Jay had this herniation for much longer than anticipated, because the herniated disc was all tangled up in a lot of scar tissue! He had to be very careful untangling it!
Thankfully Jay has full sensation in his legs and whatnot because when you mess with scar tissue like that you risk a lot of scary things, I’m too scared to even type!
I thought it was just perfect for the event.
The kids are making him their own cards as I type now.
I couldn’t let him have surgery, and NOT make him a special card (I never got that Father’s Day card done! Shame on me :C). Plus it gave me the opportunity to tell him how important he is to us and how much we love and appreciate him. Oh yeah and that he better WAKE UP! (I know that is terrible but it is always in the back of your head! )
I will be bringing him home in a couple hours. He is an hour away.
It was weird sleeping alone! I missed him already.
After surgery his face was so puffy (from being up side down for almost 4 hours!) and he was in complete agony.
I hope I can manage his care and pain while he is home. The kids are dying to spend time with him, but I hope they will be quiet and let him rest up! He said he didn’t sleep at all, despite the sleeping aid he received. I’m sure he is exhausted.
He always takes such good care of me, I just hope I can do the same for him. He deserves it.
Funny thing happened at the hospital! I brought my entire bucket of Copic markers, and PAGES of stamped images to color while I wait. Many NEW! to be released stuff I have to work on 😀
The hospital staff was just wondering WHAT I was doing! LOL!
They were just in awe when they asked me about WHAT I was doing! LOL! They never heard of stamping! LOL! I went on to explain what I do for my “hobby” and the design teams, and then went on about My Timeless Templates. They were just crazy over it! Each nurse called another nurse, who called another, and another……you get the idea!
Even Jay’s doctor was interested! Each time a new image was colored, they’d come running to see it complete! LOL! It was so funny.
It was so fun to share my excitement and to see the excitement on the faces of others. Very refreshing. They all said they were jealous that I USE to be a nurse, and now I got to color (who doesn’t love that right?) and do what I really love each day for “work”. I have to agree!!! I am very blessed 😀
OK so onto the card itself! The name of this stamp is Ruffles Get Well Soon
Are you wondering yet WHERE that fantabulous image came from???
Stampavie has another NEW! Designer named Helz Cuppleditch. <–Check it out!
Three words for it —> OVER – THE – MOON!
You don’t need ME to tell you how fantabulous these new images are! You can totally see for yourself!
The BAD part (insert sad face for you) they don’ start shipping till end of August! I know! That stinks! You need them NOW!!! I know the feeling! I waited rather impatiently as my box was being delivered.
I have much more to share in the mean time 😀
Jay likes a LOT of detail on my cards. So I always try to do my best for that.
For this I loved the bandaged paw!
I made it really pop by adding 3 layers.
The main layer is 1, the couch cushion with the dog was layer 2, then just the 2 paws was layer 3!
Oh and the slippers!
Here is another angle.
Seriously, how cute, and cheery is this?! I so loved it to pieces
I loved the ripped paper too.
I had a BLAST coloring this one (in case you can’t tell!)
The sentiment was perfect! It comes from Papertrey ink: On My Couch Additions
Since the puppy needs to “recover” and he is ON a chair I thought it was a definite mix and match! He is just the cutest puppy, ever!
So I want to thank you for all the well wishes for Jay’s recovery! He really appreciated all the kind comments and emails over the last few weeks. He has a long recovery ahead.
I’m glad I took the time I needed for my family too. They are always #1!! I’m one big stress ball this week.
Thanks for stopping by.
I’m off to bring Jay back home and let the REAL work will begin.
Enjoy the day, and thanks for letting me share my life with you all.
PS If you emailed me, I will get back to you over the next week or so. I’m just a little crazy busy this week Thanks for you patience 😀
33 Responses for "Hoping You’re Fully Recovered"
Praise God all went well with his surgery 🙂 I thought of you guys ALL day yesterday. Hoping his recovery won’t be too painful. I know you’ll take good care of him — you still have a bit of nurse in you — lurking there somewhere ;).
SUPER cute card — your coloring is FANTABULOUS (my word) and I love that you can enable people wherever you go 😉 that’s my girl!!
Safe travels bringing J home later — lots of gentle {{{HUGS}}} for you all!
Thank God everything went well with Jay’s surgery! and I know you will take good care of him 🙂
Lauren, this card is just the cutest ever!!! It looks so comfy!! and those slippers … you did it here!
So glad things went well yesterday 🙂 Hopefully his pain will lesson as the days go by….
Hugs,
Pam in Ar.
PTL everything went well with Jay’s surgery. I will continue to pray for your family.
Awesome card! It’s cute, happy, and comfy all rolled into one!
So glad that Jay’s surgery went well. I’ve been checking your blog often to see if you would post and I’m so glad you did….not that you had time too, but it’s nice knowing that everything is okay. Good luck with all you have going on this week. HOpefully the kids will help you out as Jay recovers.
Glad to hear all went well with the surgery. Praying for a full and speedy recovery for Jay and you and the kiddos. I know that it affects you all! My DH had total hip replacement 4 1/2 years ago at age 38 and it was HARD on me and the 4 kids!
Thanks for the updates and keep your family #1!!
Get those bed things that you put under the feet of beds to make them higher and put them under your couch it will make getting up and down soooo much easier for him and for you!!! roll to the side and push up with arms 😉 Been there done that! Both of us for totally different reasons, we are freaks I guess.
be sooo grateful for his sense of feeling still there, mine was lost before the surgery (pregnant and didn’t know what was wrong) and is still trying to come back after 3 1/2 years, but no more pain so i can deal with that!!!
good luck!!
Glad Jay’s surgery went well xx
This is the cutest thing in the world! Pass on my get well wishes to Jay.
This is adorable, Lauren!! I’ve been thinking of you, and hope Jay has a speedy recovery!! Hugs!!
Your card is so awesome! I love that Chloe’s Closet paper, too. Jay will feel better just seeing what you made for him. You’re both lucky to have each other!
Glad everything went well. I had to take care of my husband after having his neck put back together. Two rods and 21 screws. it will tak awhile and losts of help from you.
Joann
love the card
Very sweet card!!!
I understand the part about being one big stressball! I think I’m making myself ill with all the stress right now. And only maybe 1/3 of it is in my control….why do we do this? LOL….
Anyway, good luck to you and your fam!!!
glad to hear the surgery went well and sounds like you will have your hands full taking care of EVERYONE.. don’t forget about you. This card is adorable.. i love the 3-d effect. Do you have any tips for using copics?? I try them but never look like all the PTI girls:)
Take care,
Sarah
So happy to hear the surgery went well…thanks for the up date! I’ve been checking in to see when you’d post it! I’m sure you will be the best nurse he’s ever had! 🙂 Keep smiling & praying!! Kim S.
Lauren- I am so glad that Jay is ok now! 🙂 I loved the story about the hospital staff! 🙂 That was too funny! 🙂 I loved the card and I will keep you all in my prayers as Jay recovers. 🙂
So happy the surgery went well. Thank God Jay has feeling in his legs & feet. You’ll make a super nurse Lauren. There’s still a lot of nurse in you as well as excellent mom & designer. Just take it easy, one day at a time, and if all else fails, take Daisy out of the pen and put the kids in it for a bit. 🙂
Jay’s going to love his card, but he’s going to love the TLC he gets from his family more.
What a beautiful card. Such amazing details. I do hope your hubby has a speedy recovery. My hubby has been nursing me this past month since I’ve had achilles surgery. I’m so bored…hoping to get around very soon.
Great news about Jay! Hopefully he will “recover” faster with his family rallying around him! I’m sure he’ll love this card…I know I do! I have this one and 5 others on order! I love dogs, so any stamp with a cute dog is a must-have! You did a great job on this one!
Sending up thankful prayers that Jason’s surgery went well. I hope he has a speedy recovery too.
I’ve been thinking of you all day yesterday and checking for updates. I’m so glad all is well.
Your card to Jason is gorgeous – I love all the dimensions!
Gotta run but sending lots of hugs and love,
Renee
So happy things went well with the surgery Lauren. Love the card you made… the colours just pop! Sending lots of kind thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!
So glad to hear that all went well with Jay’s surgery. I so appreciate your willingness to share your life with us as we look on and admire all of the wonderful artwork you do! You inspire on so many levels. Continued best wishes for Jay’s continued progress to a healthy back…and good luck to you as you balance nursing him, managing your children, and creating art!
I am amazed at your strength and so much creativity! You are an inspiration and I am glad that I found my way back to your blog. Everyday you bring sunshine into our lives.
this is adorable! I love all the layers and dimension. Glad Jay got out of surgery ok! 🙂
SO glad all went wwell with the surgery! I hope that Jay is feeling better and his recovery is quick! The card you made for him is perfect!
Too funny about coloring in the hospital. But that is how it goes for those who don’t know anything about stamping.
All the best!
Adorable! I just love the cute image, the colors, the ribbon, all the dimension, and that curled paper. Fabulous work!
SO happy all went well. Love that you were able to keep your mind at peace and share a little inspiration to everyone at the hospital. Love lifes little blessings. Love the card as well
Lauren, Glad Jay’s surgery went well, my DH had back surgery for spinal stenosis and is sooo glad he had it done, had a very good recovery. I hope Jay has the same results. The adorable card will help.
Margaret
Cute Card….Lauren 🙂
So sorry to read about Jay…Glad to hear all went
well and he is coming home to recover.
“Get well soon…Jay”
Take Care Lauren..Rest whenever you can.
“The HEAT..is finally here!!
The summer is going by way too fast!!
Hugs to All 🙂 TFS
You continue to amaze me….even with your hubby under the knife you are spreading joy and cheer to others. I don’t know how you stay so positive. Thank God for people like you who inspire the rest of us. I continue to pray for you and your family and especially your husband today. I know God blesses you, as I see it every time I read your blog. I don’t write comments much, but know I am in your corner.. We need all the prayers we can muster. God bless you…
super cute card as always – glad to hear the surgery went well – i am sure your nursing skills will kick into high gear and jay will appreciate being pampered.
I am so happy that surgery went well for Jay!!! I can just see the nurses loving what you do. The re-cover card is just too fun. I have a friend who just had surgery and I am going do something similar for her. Thanks for the inspiration.
Your card is so awesome!
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