So...I've been working on a few big projects, but have been slowing down a lot again lately...

Here's what's been up:

My Health
I've been struggling to eat over at least the past two years. (I can't really pinpoint when it started to get noticeable.) I'll feel full after a couple of bites, my abdomen will hurt, and sometimes I regurgitate my food (that hasn't even made it to my stomach). Barely eating makes me hurt a lot, and tired all the time, not to mention all the brain fog. I try to at least get my nutrients in liquids since I'm mostly having issues with solids. I've lost about 15lbs since last year and would have lost more if I wasn't addicted to calorie-rich beverages. (I went to a dietitian, he said most of my food choices are good, but wished I'd drink more water, lol. He also was concerned that I might have ulcers because I'm not eating enough.)

At first, I thought it was just my GERD (Acid Reflux) acting up, but even after being back on medicine it was still getting worse and worse. Then my husband was worried that I could have ulcers or another H.Pylori infection. (I had issues with that in High School.) So I went to the doctor and he started asking me questions and pressing on my abdomen. At some point, he pushed a spot that FRICK'N HURT! Like not just when he pressed on it, but off and on for the rest of the week. (Even now if I poke that spot it hurts, yes I'm the type of person who pokes their own bruises. :P )

Anyway, long story short the Doc thinks I have Gallstones and might need surgery. Unfortunately, since I go to a military hospital the radiology department it backlogged so they're taking their sweet time making my appointment that I need to get it confirmed. >:/

On top of this, I've been having foot and leg issues. (Like leg cramps all the time, and plantar fasciitis) Luckily I have a podiatry appointment soo for that. :D

Icing on the cake of Sadness
I took my puppy for her annual checkup and was talking to the doc about her hip dysplasia and her CCL injury. The vet was happy with her improvement. (Like most of her muscle atrophy is gone) However, I was asking her about the hip dysplasia since she's already had a CCL injury, and never went back to 100%. Vet confirmed my fears that she wouldn't be a good candidate for surgery when her hip finally goes out, and the most humane thing would be to put her down at that point. She also let me know that with how far she's progressed in such a short amount of time (She's the worst case of hip dysplasia she's ever seen) I probably only have about 2-3yrs left with my pup. (She's only 7yrs old.)

I'm having a hard time with it. Not only did her health issues appear without warning, so suddenly, but the fact that she isn't even old yet, and I'm around her 24/7 makes it really hard. When I have to put her down it will be really excruciating for me. For now my husband and I are trying to make her life fun and comfortable with lots of snuggles and treats. (They help mask her paid meds, lol)

....So Yeah, I really want to return to being active and posting a lot of art. I just don't know when that will be, so until then I'm grateful for all my watchers who've been sticking by patiently awaiting my return, and I will post projects slowly as inspiration hits like I have been.