A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. I love this meme ... thanks Sheila!
For me, the truly amazing thing about being a blogger is the wonderful sense of community and the friendships that blossom over the years. Some bloggers don't like to share personal stuff, (and that's cool) some blogs are an open book, I guess I fall somewhere in the middle. I love seeing friend's photos, sharing in a small way in joys and sadness, ups and downs, getting to know them through their personal posts. How about you?
I mentioned last week about long months of tests and the wait for answers. My specialist appointment confirmed I have Myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart) from a virus I didn't know I had (well I did but I didn't know it was a virus lol.) Anyway to cut a long story short it's a relief to know there is a reason for my utter exhaustion, it's now a case of finding the right heart medication and rest, rest, rest and heal. Frustrating at this time of the year but ... it could be worse.
Thanks so much to everyone that has kept me in their thoughts and prayers over the last few months. Mike and Callum are always there for me, they've picked up the slack on the home front, little Bella is my constant 'resting' companion (I think she's enjoying being a slug lol) and my very dear bestie Alaine is a never ending source of support and laughter.
Our friends' beach wedding was lovely and after a week of having a Christmas tree up with nothing on it, Callum helped and our tree is now decorated ... can't rush these things :)
The photos I took were atrocious so I'll just share the one that did turn out
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Giveaway:
THE GILDED LILY by Deborah Swift ~ 2 copies. International & Australia. Last days, ends 19th Dec. Enter here.
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I posted reviews for: (click on title)
TOUCH OF POWER by Maria V Snyder
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Finished last week:
DADDY LOVE by Carol Joyce Oates ~ I'll be reviewing this one this week so I don't have to think about it again. I knew what to expect with content when I picked this one up and I 'get' that you don't get happy ever afters when dealing with sociopathic sexual predators but after such horror the ending was just ... SHITE!!
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This Week's Reading List:
DARKEST MINDS by Alexandra Bracken ~ page 25
THE PUPPY THAT CAME FOR CHRISTMAS by Megan Rix
THE PERFECT HOPE by Nora Roberts ~ Inn Boonsboro #3
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Reviews Coming:
SCENT OF MAGIC by Maria V Snyder ~ great 2nd installment (review Thurs??)
THE SWEETEST DARK by Shana Abe ~ loved it (2013)
THE LAST BOYFRIEND by Nora Roberts ~ Inn Boonsboro #2
FIREFLY LANE by Kristin Hannah (audiobook)
Looks great Teddy, how were your festive reads? More Kristin H, great stuff.
ReplyDeleteMy first festive read this week Marce, the puppy book, the cover is what got me lol
DeleteSo glad they were able to find answers for you!! That is the biggest step!! I think I fall in between -- I share my art -- I share my kids -- I love to read blogs that share the same as me -- I love to hear about your happiness, your sadness, your good times and your bad ones too! :) I feel I have developed many wonderful friendships in the bloggy world!! Speaking of friends... thank YOU so much for the card and the flowers!! I LOVED THEM!!! You are soooooooooo sweet!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteaww glad you liked xx
DeleteI hope that even with the hectic holiday season you will be able to get the rest you need. You will be in my prayers. Hopefully the medicine will work quickly and you will feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed Touch of Power and Scent of Magic. I am hoping to read Scent of Magic soon but I may need to reread book one first.
I am glad you got a diagnosis and may the drs. find the best treatment for you to complete healing! Hope you enjoy The Perfect Hope, I hated to leave the Inn! Would love that puppy for Christmas, (I think!). I fall in the middle with sharing my family's life, and I love to hear about my blogger friends' lives as well.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read that you have a diagnosis and they can look for relief now. I'm with you about sharing somethings but not all the life details. :-) But it is a wonderful feeling to have Blogger friends who care.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good week.
I love keeping up with all you have going on in your corner of the world. Get that rest you need friend!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have an answer and treatment for your illness.
ReplyDeleteRest up and go crazy reading :) thank goodnes to supportive family and friends they really make all the difference.
The puppy that came for Christmas looks sooo cute.
Some share, some don't and all ways are good :) I share like once a year, lol.
ReplyDeleteBut I am so glad they found what's wrong. What a relief for you
I had the puppy that came for christmas on my tbr christmas list but haven't seen any reviews on it. I hope your condition gets better. I am on heart medication for high blood pressure so join the club.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you received some answers, now I hope you'll take good care of yourself and get better :)
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about Daddy Love, sounds like the ending didn't quite do it for you? lol ;)
that's for sure and the more I think about it the angrier I get lol
DeleteOh, I hope you're on the mend really soon! It's great to finally have answers.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the ending to Daddy Love....I always know that I'm risking it by picking up one of her books; some I love, and others...well, not so much. I did download it last week.
Hope you have a great week, and thanks for visiting my blogs.
I hope you get well soon. Have a good week and relax a bit!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you now know what is wrong and can be treated. Keeping you in my prayers always!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a difficult diagnosis, but thank God you've finally gotten a proper diagnosis and treatment. I hope you're able to get the rest and care you need during the holidays and you're on the mend very soon.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that Christmas trees never photo well?? Maybe so they can keep that magical edge??? I'm glad that you have a good support system there taking care of you and I know that Bella enjoys being a slug!!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of healing energy your way! It's good that you finally know what you're dealing with.
ReplyDeleteThe Puppy that Came for Christmas looks cute!
Joy's Book Blog
Oh oh, I have Daddy Love upcoming for review.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you finally have a diagnosis and a plan for getting better - resting is the prefect excuse to read!
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Thank goodness you now have an answer! Hope you are well on your way to recovery.
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teddy!!!!! :) Lovely pictures as always. Trying to get all my Christmas shopping done but whew, sometimes I think its just too much! Have a happy holiday :)
ReplyDeleteWhatcha readin' this week @ the Brunette Librarian :)
I'm assuming they're going to give you an antiviral and some medicine to help the heart. Hopefully you won't have to be on the heart medicine forever, hopefully it'll be temporary. So don't push your self, hope you get lots of rest and hope health returns to you soon. I know what it's like to feel exhausted all the time, along with dealing with chronic pain and breathing issues. I can't even imagine how it would feel with the heart being involved. Hang in there, and don't expect too much out of yourself. Remember even when you're feeling better, to kind of take it easy until you're completely over the myocarditis. Good thing you have all those "rest companions" (animals? pets? children of friends?) - I know I totally appreciate having one of my sons around to help out with dinners, and to give me back massages - they're usually only about five minutes long, but I'll take what I can get. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou'll have plenty of time to rest and read - take advantage of that! I do. When I can focus. I only finished one book also this week. But it was a good one! :)
Have a great week, and enjoy reading and resting
I'm sorry that you've been feeling so exhausted, but I'm so glad they figured out what's been going on. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to find the right medication and get you feeling better :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your reading this week!
Girlfriend! Oh no?! Sorry to hear about the sneaky virus, but at least you finally have an answer. Sounds like your excellent sons are taking care of their mom so you're well on your way to healing. Follow the physician's instructions and snuggle lots with Bella. Dogs have magical healing powers :)
ReplyDeletePrayers, thoughts, and hugs your way.
I'm so glad that you got the answers you needed so that now you can get better! I'll be keeping you in my prayers, figuring our medications can be miserable.
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