Big Changes

Yes, I've been gone again.  My five year blogaversary came and went.  My talked about Red Riding Hood swap never materialized.  I didn't think you wanted to read about my mundane life.  I didn't want to write about my eye problems.  Yes, I still have them.  No, they're not better.  I thought about starting a new blog.  My hubby bought me this huge doll house.  A blog where you could follow along as I restored it would be fun.  One where I created cute little dollhouse miniatures and let you ooh and ahh over them.  

But, then I started reading blogs that talked about keeping it "real".  So, that's what I'm going to try to do.    I've always wanted a dollhouse.  Lately, I've been scared to death that I would go blind before I could do everything I wanted to do.  So, I started with my little dollhouse.  And it was so fun, I started looking for a bigger dollhouse.  Not quite this big.  But, I met a woman who was moving to a condo so that she and her husband could travel.  She wanted her dollhouse to go to someone who would love it as much as she did.  And I will.  I already do.  

My husband bought it for me for our tenth anniversary and it is more precious to me than any jewelry he could have given to me.  He knows my fears of going blind.  I have to use a magnifier and a bright lamp to play with it.  It is full to the brim with tiny things.  Tiny beautiful precious things.  I'm going to give it a makeover.  I think I'll start with the kitchen.  

I hope you'll follow along.  I promise to keep it real.  As for my eyes.  I can't have any more laser surgery.  There are only so many spots to do the laser.  Now, I am having a series of injections in my eye.  I was pouting today.  I wanted someone to call and ask me how I felt.  Just so I could say, "Like someone stuck a needle in my eye".  Silly me.  I'll have four months of injections and then if that doesn't work, my doctor will do surgery.  Scary stuff.  

So, do you want to see the inside of my dollhouse?  Here goes...

It is so wonderful.  It needs new wallpaper and paint but all the basics are there.  There are even teeny tiny working lights.  Ohhhh...this will be so much fun!

 

Comments

[Renee]

Miss Betty...I cannot wait to see the world through your eyes. Every tiny little detail. I am sending lots of hugs and sweet sentiment. While you were pouting I was too. Never too far to lend an ear. Always Smile...Renee

[Claudia]

What a beautiful dollhouse, Betty! I know it will be a wonderful transformation.

I am so sorry about your eye problems, my friend. My thoughts are with you and I'm sending all sorts of positive healing energy your way.

xoxo
Claudia

[Eugenia]

It's true bloggyland is such a supportive place. With girlfriends galore, a dollhouse, and loving husband. We are here for you in sunshine and shade.

[Paula]

Dear sweet Betty, I am so sorry to hear about your eyes!!! I understand the fear you have sweetie! I will be praying for you and for their healing! I love your dollhouse! It is beautiful! What a sweet husband you have. I think that is the perfect anniversary gift! I am glad you are sharing about your eyes and your dollhouse! Your life is not mundane and I am so glad when people share their hearts! Sending you much love and praying the Lord will give you comfort and direct the doctors caring for your eyes! Thank you for visiting me and for your loving words! Love, Paula xo~ Please keep me updated!

[Janice]

Oh Betty, I am so very sorry to hear about your eyes and what you have been going through. I haven't been in touch because I was going through some health issues myself and didn't want to talk just about that. Here it is that you are going through far worse things!

You have always kept it real Betty, and that is why I always think your blog is the best.

And you do have some wonderful news to share about the dollhouse. Every room is just adorable. I especially love the kitchen. That era has always been my favorite. Renovating the house is just what the doctor ordered to lift your spirits.

Your dear hubby comes through agin.

Sending lots of loving healing light,
and big hugs, Janic

[Janice]

opps ! I hope you know that the last comment was from Janice !

[dana]

Hi Betty. Well, dang it. I'm so sorry to hear about your eye problems....and of course, you have every reason to be scared and bummed out. I am so glad you are putting your creative energies to that wonderful project. . . what a terrific gift from your sweet hubby. He does know you!! I'm also glad to read that you guys bought each other bikes for Christmas...and that you are riding them!! My BFF got one for Christmas, too, and she is having so much fun riding it on local trails with her son and DIL...and anyone else who has a bike!! I don't, but now I want one, too! What a great escape those rides must be.

Your life is far from mundane, Betty. I find your projects so interesting...you are truly a gift to your fellow bloggers and readers and I do hope you continue this great blog.

Come over vent ANY time you want to.......or just "visit"...we all need each other now and then.

Have a good weekend! It was 70 here today...but SNOW is predicted tomorrow! WILD!!

L, Dana

[Rachael]

It is 'so pretty'! Betty! really sorry to here about your vision and your fears but am so glad you decided not to delete this blog, it has so much life and personality poured into it!
I adore the dollhouse and can't wait to see what you do with it. It seems rather grand, hope you change it up so that it is fun and colourful ;-) Take care lovely lady - Rachaelxo

[amy]

Betty, I am sorry I have been away from your blog for so long my dear. I have been absent from my blog for far too long and so absent from my blogging friends too. I love your dollhouse to pieces. How fun it would be to see it in person :)
I hope you have lots of fun doing the makeover. Make the most of each day Betty. I will pray for your eye health.
Amy

[Jojo Caramel]

Oh so sorry to hear about your eyes treatment, Betty! I really hope that you are not suffering. I am wholeheartedly with you, and concerning your dollhouse, its simply marvellous!
xo
Olivia

[claudie]

I missed this one Betty, I'm sorry. But here I am admiring your doll house. I know that lady felt your sweet heart right away when you bought her little house of love. Your hubby is a keeper ; )
I used to have one too, not as a young girl, cuz my mom wasn't like that, but low and behold she won one 7 yrs ago with a raffle ticket. The darn thing was 5' tall. It was massive. Thank God I had a BIG house then, and could store it. I didn't blog then, so I didn't realize how precious this house was. So many tiny little things that would make my heart pitter patter today. I volunteer for the cat network, so I donated it to them. We sold raffle tickets. I decorated it with tiny Xmas lights and trees and presents. I think we made $200.00. Not much, but ok. I would imagine it would have been worth $1000's, that's how BIG it was and all hand made. So that's my story.
I was just telling Randy last night that the worst things, pain wise, are eye problems ( I had something in my eye once, and they had to freeze it and this drill came down from the ceiling and scared the shit out of me) and once I was using a pin (I know stupid) to separate my eyelashes when I missed and stabbed my eye OMG... The other thing is having a bowel obstruction (which is what I'm going through now). It's like having a freakin baby!!! Contractions that make me scream out loud. i've had it before, but this one hurts like hell. No worries, I have a doc appointment Tues. I want to get to the bottom of this once and for all.
Hang in there gf. DO NOT leave us. I LOVE your blog.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[Susan Reaney]

Betty,
That doll house is magnificent. What a nice husband. I am sorry about your eyes. I am not sure exactly what is wrong but it sounds kind of serious...like you are having to have lots of treatment and it isn't working well.
You are in my prayers, dear!
Hugs,
Suz