Wednesday, May 9, 2012

eBay Bust

Well, my artwork I put up didnt sell.....this time.
I'll put it up again.  And again if I have to.  Had quite a few views, so that's good.
Think I'll paint another.  It's funny how I feel like painting, when I don't feel great....

Level 4 on the Crohn's Pain Scale

It's listed here
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/April-Original-Acrylic-Abstract-Print-Canvas-/130693763129?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item1e6df49039

Monday, May 7, 2012

Dear Family and Friends



For all of us who suffer from chronic illnesses...........was told about this from my sister-in-law, thanks, and I thank the person who did this as well.

http://youtu.be/Dfk3F8H5L2o

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Crohnie Quote of the Day

"Life is a storm....
You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next.
It's what you do when that storm comes, that makes you who you are..
You need to look in to the storm and say 'do your worst, for I will do mine'"

Friday, April 27, 2012

Crohn's Pain Scale

I LOVE this!! 

"When a doctor asks you to describe your pain level from 1 - 10, show them this..."



"....and then point to the one that you're feeling"

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Crohnie Quote

Saw this on another site and just had to repost.
I think it would look great on a T-shirt........

I've Got Guts
unfortunately they're defective.


Sunday, April 22, 2012

New Work

Out of the 'studio' for April......actually, let's call it 'April'


'April'
2012
20" x 16"




Saturday, April 21, 2012

Crohnie Quote of the Day

Emotionally, I'm done.
     Mentally, I'm drained.
          Physically, I smile.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Stress and Anxiety

Here's a question for you.....

Picture this.  Dinner is done, kids are bathed and in bed, the wife is in bed and comfortable reading a good book, I'm laying on the couch and comfortable, glass of water and snacks on the coffee table beside me, TV is on, it's nice and quiet.......so why am I stressed and anxious?

...............it's hockey playoff time.

Go Canucks!!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Crohn's and Abscesses

I've suffered alot throughout my 20+ years of having Crohn's disease and I've put up with alot of things relating to this f 'ing disease, but it's the abscesses, fissures and fistulas that I can't stand.

I've been doing so well lately but this past week, I've developed yet another abscess.  But it's the type of abscess that's discouraging.  It's a form or peri-anal abscess.  Has anyone ever had a intramuscular peri-anal abscess before?  This will be my second, if it doesn't go away.  The intramuscular part developed over the past two days.  I can't see it, by I can feel it.  It's bad enough I have a fistula in generally the same area, but then add this to it......I can't seem to win. 

The last time I developed this, it ended up with surgical intervention, alot of time off work and at least a week in hospital, not to mention cutting me open and leaving it open to heal.  Fun.

It takes to saying "Pain in the Ass" to a whole new meaning.  Maybe the Imuran isn't working anymore.  Thank god I have some T 3's to take....it's not a comfortable feeling.

Think it's time to do some painting......