Today we’re going to take a little detour away from needlework. As you may know, I’m not well, and it’s been going on for a couple of months now.
The timing is pretty awful, given that I have a new book out, but honestly, it could have been worse! At least the book was finished, and at least I did not get sick while I was teaching in New Zealand!
Many years ago, I had a period of significant illness for a longer period of time than any of us would have liked. That experience gave me certain insights I never could have understood, had I not gone through it. At the end of that time, I wrote an article on ways to care for people who are experiencing serious or chronic illness.
When I told people here some time back that I was unwell, quite a few of you responded to say that you are also experiencing ill health too. (I’m so sorry for that.) Even if you are well, I’m sure all of us know someone who has not been well for some time. So, today, I would like to share my article with you. Hopefully it will be helpful to you as you seek to care for those around you who need care, or if you’re the one who needs care yourself, maybe you can share it with others to help them understand your situation.
https://www.vettycreations.com.au/caring-serious-illness.html
Image: I took this photo of a gorgeous sky in Auckland on the morning I was due to fly home to Australia. I always am a sucker for amazing clouds.
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
That’s all very useful and thought-provoking. Thank you!