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Health & Stuff

Hey there lovelies, it’s been a while...Just wanted to pop in and say I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to my stories and such, the 8 months have been an on and off struggle with my health - no pregnancies I assure you. I’m just coming back to let ya know what’s going on and how I’ve been doing.

****Mental and physical health talk coming up***

In 2020 the pandemic hit us all hard, we all have experienced something; for my family and I,  we moved from Colorado to Michigan in October because of said pandemic - couldn’t see anybody, getting used to the climates again, and the financial stuff of the move it was tough, ya know all that good ole stuff we all deal with.

Fast forward to January when I was visiting my sister: Out of nowhere I started feeling abnormal nothing like I ever felt before, I woke my sister up and told her to take me to the hospital because I felt like I was slowly dying. I couldn’t even get my boots on before I was falling to the ground (my sister ran and caught me before i did) I could move, couldn’t talk my body wouldn’t cooperate with me, and I uncontrollably started crying. I couldn’t even open my mouth to tell my sister what I was feeling. I went to the hospital they did test and and such and basically told me I was having a panic attack (mind you I just woke up at 8am- it was now 10am).

Lets fast forward a few more days once again this episode happened again, I was being dropped of at my house from visiting my dad. 

Many exams were taken, EEG, CAT Scan, MRI, and a series of neurology appointments...they all said the same thing - everything is normal, change your diet, drink more water. So all of that was a bust and still I knew nothing.

Finally I had a primary care appointment and what do you know? She told me what was going on...PTSD accompanied with Pseudoseizures! 

I was like what the actual Fluff? How? She explained that because of the  mental/emotional /sexual abuse I had endured went unchecked for so long, my way of coping with all of it was no longer working. I honestly about cried there- I thought I was doing good. What’s wrong with me!

So for my own mental health I was given medication, Lexapro, and assigned to a therapist. 

Ive been on my medication and have been seeing my therapist since July and I cannot begin to explain how much it has helped me even in this short amount of time. Now obviously I havent gone into too much details just because some of it is more that I care to write, which is what it is, ya know? 

I know this is a long post and I’m sorry but I just want people to realize that it’s okay to get help and it’s okay to not be “okay” because eventually with the right help and understanding you can be okay.

 unfortunately I did have another on of these seizure like episodes the 5th of september so I’ve been out of sorts lately, and worried about them getting worse, but I have appointments schedule for it so I think things with start getting sorted out again, only time will tell.

Overall Im doing good, just dealing with a lot all at once, but I know everything will work out. Take care lovelies and Hopefully I can get back to writing soon!

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Hey there lovelies, just wanted to tell y’all that health stuff has kicked my butt the last few weeks. Its nothing horrible but it has put me in a funk and I’m not quite sure when I’ll get back to writing my stories. Thanks for understanding 

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Beyond the rocky walls of Duskwillow, hidden between the dark alleys of Bridgeborn, Tuck Elsie sought out Gideon. He was angered, confused and of no surprise he had been drinking.

Tuck arrived at Gideon’s hideaway, which to his surprise there was nothing secret or hidden away like he was expecting, it was simply an old wine cellar and for that reason Gideon was most likely never bothered.

“Open this door! I know you’re there!” he hissed.

A faint voice could be heard “It’s unlocked, Enter.”

Upon hearing this Tuck stormed inside slamming his hands on the table where the one an only; Gideon sat calmly.

“How long!? How long have you been working with Naveya?!” Tuck shouted.

“My, my, you’ve become rather paranoid haven’t you? Alas your daughter has yet to grace me with her presence.”

“Lies! It’s all lies Gideon. She was on her way here not long ago, all those kids were.” his yelling continued

“I assure you she wasn’t, you my old friend are the only one who truly knows who I am.”

“I don’t believe you. Nothing, none of it.”

Gideon shook his head as a sly smile spread across his face, “What is it that you don’t believe? The gifts I can bestow? The souls I can collect? Magic only I posses? Do tell me.”

“You swore to me that I too would have the very magic you speak of, I’ve done everything you have told me to do, and still I am given nothing!” Tuck’s voice began to quiver with desperation.

“Tucker, you should know better, I can’t just give you the same powers I have, all magic comes with a price, you know this.”

“I gave you my wife’s very life, what else do you want!?”

Gideon began to chuckle angerly, “You gave me nothing! You sat back and watched your wife die slowly, I was the one who took it so effortlessly! You merely gave me the opportunity!” he spat, “Besides, you’re not worthy to use this incredible gift. Don’t delude yourself.”

“You don’t get to decide that Gideon! I’m worthy! I’ve done all that you’ve asked; I’ve made it to Duskwillow just as you had asked of me, we live in your old home. I even found all of your old spell books and texts...Everything is in order Isn’t that what you wanted.”

These new developments struck Gideon, perhaps Tuck wasn’t a waste of his time, “Of course it is! But do you see my books and texts with me? That is the problem, I don’t have any! Fang cast me out after he begged me to bring his boy back...but do the people of Duskwillow know that? Of course not, they only remember me a beast, a cursed being, a MURDERER! Now I have nothing.” 

Tuck scoffed, “But that’s exactly what you are! You’ve lured travelers to Duskwillow and sacrificed them so you could prolong your life! That was why Fang closed the way to the valley. You betrayed everyone there.”

Gideon cocked his head to one side, “Who’s betraying them now Tuck? All I asked of you was to find my spell books and return them to me.”

“Return with me! Then we can take all of Duskwillow for ourselves.”

“You don’t seem to understand Tucker, I’m far too weak.” He lied, “I cannot kill on my own, I need you to do that for me.”

Tuck more than willing agreed, “I will do so in your place.”

“You know the ritual, do you not? I need another soul to carry on.”

 Offended by the question Tuck grew more agitated, “Of course, how could you not trust me, I’ve been practicing your spells.”

“Then I leave it in your capable hands, Tuck.”

Tuck nodded then slipped into out the front door into the night. 

“Damn that curse! If it weren’t for the Draft of Nox...” Gideon spat “The one potion I failed to research fully, foolish, foolish, foolish!”

Gideon sat anxiously as memories of that night Fang pounded at his door asking for help so many years before. It was long before the darkness had a hold of Gideon, that night was the very night Gideon became a slave to his own magic.

Draft of Nox was and is a very powerful potion indeed, brewed with the blood of dark wizards - those even before Gideon's time, this potion was so powerful it was said to heal even the most gruesome of injuries and even reverse death. It read within his spell books;

“Once given to an individual, Draft of Nox can -in a way- sense what has gone wrong and immediately begins to repair what it needs to bring life. In order for this potion to fully work , the one who brews it must add their own blood to enhance the magical properties.”

So eager to see it’s potential Gideon agreed to help Fang, but he failed to realize the warnings for the potion.

“Once administered, the one who added their blood will be bound to the revived, the soul of the revived will be housed within the creator until a Midnight Oath can be preformed. Said soul can not be used to prolong creators life. Use with caution.”

Remembering clear as day that he’d messed up he lied to Delores and Fang, telling them they owed him, “ A life for a life” but it never came for soon after, he was banished, and he soon realized he would be living in fear for the rest of his life until he knew what the Midnight Oath was.

Accepting that they would live in fear never knowing what would become of their son, Delores and Fang did all they could to save Kai, and even going as far to allow Tuck into their village knowing that rumors of dark magic surrounded him just as they did with Gideon. 

Little did they all know, Tuck and Naveya would be the answer.

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Working on Endless Journey and managed to capture this lovely scene.

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TS2 Soundtrack but make it a Pumpkin Spice.

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The dark of the night cloaked the land, giving birth to crickets song. Some would argue the faint rhythmic chirps  were relaxing, but unfortunately, tonight for our travelers it was not so;  Briar, Odessa and Celestiana sat in anxious silence. Each wondering what would happen if they even managed to get close to the Council; would they be greeted with open arms or murdered on the spot? 

As the time went on more thoughts emerged;

Odessa couldn’t shake the irritation of others asking about her past, this was the first in a very long time that anybody had questioned her about it. Never did she take on work with a personal motive behind it, she had an uneasy feeling that she might regret it.

Although Briar was slightly anxious, she was more determined than anything, she was on her way to the Council and she would demand change...and if not the Council was in for a fight.

Celestiana felt as if she would burst from all the emotions bubbling inside her, guilt, anger, happiness, practically every emotion she could list each one and a reason why she felt that way, and that was the problem- it felt like the longest list she’d ever written;

- She left Nanny- she missed her so 

-her mothers letters still sat in her bag -she couldn’t read them with Briar and Odessa around-who knows what they’d find out.

-She lied constantly about who she really was to nearly everyone- was she selfish? Because she felt like it every day of her life.

-Could she have stopped the suffering long before it got to this point?

-Would she make life worse for everyone if she went to the council?

-The one thought that struck the hardest; You are Princess Celestiana Ansell, you left your people behind when they needed you most, You will do your duty to the people of Prudora and restore peace and prosperity to the lands, so they may live better lives...but then that ever burning question would remind her; what if she failed?

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The laughter subsided and a serious conversation began.

“I apologize to the both of you.” Briar began, “I have imposed upon you; hearing that you planned to visit the council, I knew it was my only opportunity...There’s an unspoken rule that Elves, any such elves, aren’t allowed to seek an audience with any council member, they fear we will turn against them and commit many acts of treason.”

Celestiana conflicted, she knew what the council was capable of but truly didn’t think they would omit an entire race because of speculation, “How could they do such a thing!? The council is meant to be here for the people of Prudora, in the King’s absence they are to rule as he once did.”

“Where have you been the last decade?” Odessa scoffed, “ Ever since the Queen passed, things just aren’t the same.”

Briar spoke up again, “Odessa, please be rational, death of a loved one can send even the most honorable person into darkness. This I fear was too what happened to the King. Placed his trust in the wrong person.”

Odessa shrugged in agreement, “ ‘spose you’re right...But what do you need from the council?”

“Well, they are destroying my home, the forests of Prudora. Clearing the trees to push their people out of Rothberry. They allow the corrupt to kill our majestic and rare creatures, they stop at nothing to do so, Going as far to kill my brothers and sisters who try to stop them. This is why I have come forth, I do what I must to safeguard my home, even if it means my life is taken.”

Celestiana was devastated, “Since I was little Nan...Granny has warned me of the Council, but I never thought it would be to this magnitude.”

“Margery, you can’t be serious.” They’ve always been this way, everyone knows it. Open your eyes.”

“I’m well aware of that Odessa, I was just hoping it weren’t true. I truly did.”

Briar spoke again, “Odessa, the corruption of the council is hidden very well, most don’t see it unless they themselves have been affected by it. I can see just by looking at Margery here, that she has been through a great deal as well. Best we not forget that others walk paths separately; each paved in a different way - some not at all.”

“I’ll remember that.” Odessa spoke lowering her head.

“That would be good.” Briar nodded, “So Margery, what is the reason you journey to Rothberry.”

“Well, it’s quite the long story; I have some very important information I need to discuss with them. About the future of Prudora.”

“That is exceptionally vague.” Briar’s monotoned voice struck Celestiana.

“I understand that, but currently I don’t fully know how the council will react to my information. I fear Prudora will fall ever further if I don’t speak to them.”

Briar and Odessa were silent but they did truly respect Celestiana’s willingness and dedication to help Prudora.

“Is there a reason you agreed to visit the council Odessa,” Briar added quickly.

Odessa lowered head almost ashamed, “I’m just a guide.” she sighed heavily, “Best keep it at that.”

“A noble thing indeed.” Briar spoke softly knowing there was more to Odessa’s story and in time they would know what it was.

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 The festival had now passed and the daily lives in Duskwillow had gone back to normal - as normal as it could have, and just days after Kai and Naveya had the chance to talk, 

To some; meeting in a graveyard would be odd, but in Duskwillow it was the best place away from listening ears.

“Naveya, I really am sorry for treating you the way I did. I just didn’t know what else to do.”

“Kai, you’ve already apologized, Just tell me what’s going on.”

Kai took a deep breath, “Not long after you arrived here Fang and my mother warned me that Tuck could be dangerous,” he took another breath, “ I know now that but at first, they didn’t tell me why...that was until the night Fang and I had to take care of him after his drunken episode.”

Naveya knew something else had happened that night but was never able to ask.

“That night Fang and I beat Tuck pretty bad and not only that, Fang questioned him about a curse.”

“A curse?”

“Yeah, my curse...I knew nothing about it until then. Fang tried to get more information, but Tuck didn’t crack...After the beating, we took him out of Duskwillow. Fang sent me home and he stayed with Tuck- I don’t know what happened after that. But when I came home I asked my mother about the curse and she told me everything.”

Kai was visibly struggling, and Naveya sat patiently waiting.

“Mother says when I was younger I was playing near the falls and lost my footing. I didn’t survive the landing. At the time Gideon still lived in the treehouse, so they brought my body to him. He was able to bring me back with a strange mixture, potion, something called Nox.”

“Draft of Nox,” Naveya interrupted anxiously, “That’s what I wanted to tell you about it before the festival. Those books that Fang was concerned about,  Gideon’s books. They’re are in my house- horded by Tuck. I stumbled across one of the books Tuck had and it mentioned a potion that Gideon had given your parents for you and a bunch of other stuff as well.”

“Are you serious! Why are you still living there!? You’re in very real danger Vey,” Disappointment and regret filled Kai’s heart, he had been so selfish ignoring Naveya, and now she was in danger because of that selfishness. “You have to get out of there Vey.”

“Kai, it’s my home, I have nowhere else to go.”

“The tavern! There are rooms there, you could stay there.”

“Tuck is at the Tavern daily, I think that was the reason he didn’t mention it before, It would be more dangerous living there. 

“Naveya, I’m so sorry.”

“You don’t have to worry about me Kai, everything is alright, please stop worrying about me...what else did your mother tell you.”

Kai once again took a deep breath, “Right, I’m sorry. Well after I was given the potion I suddenly jolted awake. I was fine and alive. But then I started coughing uncontrollably...Mother says then I coughed up a small glowing orb, it wasn’t solid or rough- almost like ghostlike. After that she said Gideon absorbed the orb and gave them a warning. Either they give him their next child’s life or he’ll take my to fulfil the curse- a life for a life...taking mine would cancel out the curse.”

“But you’ll die!” Naveya yelled, “How could they do such a thing!” tears welled in her eyes.

“Vey, it’s alright. They bargained for more time, not an eternity. I can accept that.”

“Is that why you stopped speaking to me? Because of your new found destiny?”

Kai sighed apologetically, “ I was afraid to get close to you, I was scared what could happen to you.”

Naveya was silent, she looked away from Kai wiping the tears from her face.

“Please Vey, don’t cry.”

“I’m sorry. It’s just so much to comprehend.” she sniffled, “I’ll be okay, I’m sure there’s a way around this”

After calming her nerves Naveya remembered something that Tuck said to her, “I’ve just remembered something Kai, just before the festival, Tuck was spouting off about Gideon. He was worried I was going to see him, but he warned me that plans were already set in motion. Do you suppose he knows about your curse?”

This struck Kai the wrong way, “Did her hurt you? Was this on the way to Bridgeborn, is that way you left early?” he huffed angerly, “ What I get my hands on that bastard he’ll wish he never...”

“Kai! I wasn’t hurt, just scared is all.” she said calmly placing her hand on Kai’s, “We need to clear our heads, I think. We’re both too emotional to deal with all of this right now.”

Kai looked at Naveya with a loving smile, “You’re right.”

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Midnight Oath-  

 A fantasy/medieval story following the Elsie Family, will they be able to find happiness in a new village or will the dark family past come back to haunt them where ever they go…

Enjoy the story!

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Stars sparkled across the night sky, the low howl of the wind echoed down empty alleys, nights like this were a friend to Naveya, evenings being the only time she ever left her mother’s side…yet…tonight was different.

Naveya trudged through the heavy snow, like an unnerving dream she continued further making very little progress as if the snow was holding her back, mocking her desperation to find her father.

The pub where Naveya’s father spent much of his time was locked tight, lacking any sign of visitors.

Naveya slammed a fist to the door. “Of all the times we need you, this is the moment you choose to be gone!”

She took a deep breath, removing her hand from the door. Once again Naveya trudged through the snow, her footprints slowly disappearing among the shifting snow.

The darkness that invaded the village was broken from a small lantern hanging outside Mrs. Landrom’s home, Naveya nearly passed ring of light when she heard the light click of the door, Mrs. Landrom’s voice punctured the silence.

“Naveya Elsie, what are you doing out at such a late hour? Looking for your father again?”

Naveya nodded. “Yes.”

“Your mother? She still with us.”

“Barely.” Naveya’s voice quivered.

“Go to your mother. Worry not about your father. I’ll send over a morsel for the two of you soon. ”

“Thank you Mrs. Landrom.”  she bowed. 

Naveya’s eyes pooled with tears, losing her mother was edging closer and closer, nothing she could do would stop it.

”Now is not the time to cry Vey.” she told herself as a single tear rolled down her cheek…

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Updated!

The story now has links to the next ‘page’ of the story so you don’t have to search for it! Yeah…shoulda done that to begin with but hey it’s fixed now!

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March 30th already...Oops, It’s been quite a while since I worked on this story, sorry about that. I’ll be starting it back up here shortly.

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“I can’t believe we had to stop again.” Odessa grumbled slumping onto the ground, “What’s your deal anyway Briar?”

“Food is essential, “Briar plainly answering while examining a partially stale piece of bread 

“Yeah so is alcohol.” Odessa shot back.

Celestiana chuckled, “Your priorities are quite skewed aren’t they.”

“What would a shut in like you know, huh?” Odessa glared at Celestiana.

The laughter stopped, Briar looked to Odessa and Celestiana hoping to gauge the conversation.

“At least this shut in came prepared.”

Quickly Briar joined in to ease the incoming tension “I for one enjoy traveling with an alcoholic and a shut in, Makes for interesting conversation.”

Thankfully Briar’s attempt was a success and the three enjoyed a spell of friendly laughter.

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After introductions were exchanged Odessa was even more agitated, so much time had been wasted, as many would say time was money. It wasn’t just the money she was concerned about, but now, since this absent-minded Margery girl wasn’t the least bit worried about the wood Elf Briar;  who, with no regard for PROPER introductions, just happened upon them in the middle of the wilderness.

To Odessa, Margery and Briar seemed to get along fine, it made her sick to look at, let alone be around. Margery’s sweet innocent demeaner, and Briar’s monotone simplicity complimented each other sickeningly.

“Of all the people I’m stuck with,” Odessa sighed loudly, “ It’s you two.”

“Rather fine bunch,” Briar spoke flatly, “So touched you allowed me to accompany you.”

A pang of irritation struck Odessa sharply, “We didn’t allow anything.” her gritted teeth holding back her full anger. 

“Nevertheless our destination is one in the same, we’ll see it through together.” 

How could one person be so convincing without even trying, Odessa thought to herself. Perhaps she would turn out to be incredibly helpful.

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The second day of travel was nearly coming to an end and the two still had a fair amount of ground to cover before reaching Rothberry. Celestiana attempted making conversation but once again Odessa was less than willing to contribute; pure irritation radiated from her being and disgust poured from her mouth. Celestiana couldn’t be more happy to be parting ways after the audience with the council.

With their destination drawing closer the arguments began; the differences between Odessa and Celestiana were great, making agreements a challenge. So much so they had let down their guard.

“State your name and purpose for being in this forest.”  a bold and unfamiliar voice thundered.

Upon hearing the voice Odessa and Celestiana stopped in their tracks, taken aback they had even forgotten their suspicions from hours before.

Celestiana was first to speak

“We are but travelers, seeking the comfort in the next town over. Who might I be speaking with?”

Odessa rolled her eyes at Celestiana then faced the source of the voice, returning a bold front  “What grounds do you have to question us?”

“Odessa!” a harsh whisper escaped Celestiana’s lips, “Stop being so aggressive!”

“She has a damn arrow pointed at us and you want ME to be less aggressive? Are you serious?” she spoke through gritted teeth.

“Fine!” Celestiana hissed, “You’re right let’s all greet one another with hostility and aggression and see where it gets us, better yet, we’ll use the same tactic with the council? Sound aggressive enough for you Odessa!”

“Dammit Margery, shut your damn mouth!”

The archer didn’t have the patience to wait for Odessa and Celestiana to finish arguing, “If you seek audience with the council” her voice monotone and calm, “I’ll best be joining  you.”

Both Odessa and Celestiana were struck with disbelief; the audacity of this woman to pull a weapon on them, only to nonchalantly insert herself into their plans.

“Hold up, who do you think you are?” Odessa spoke frustrated.

“How dare me? For what?” the woman looked at her confused, “Oh, right! Names’ Briar, how rude of me to not introduce myself, shall we get on?” she smiled slyly.

Once again Celestiana and Odessa were in complete disbelief.

Odessa leaned toward Celestiana and whispered “...and I thought you were infuriating...she’s on her own level.”

“Pitty, I think I could grow to like her.”

“ ‘Course you would.”

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The rays of the new day has only just broken the horizon when Celestiana and Odessa continued toward Rothberry. Celestiana was persistent they leave as soon as possible.

“Why the rush, Margery?”

No matter how many times she heard her alias Celestiana wasn’t used to it, “Maybe it’s just me, but I get the feeling we aren’t alone.” she spoke quietly.

Celestiana wasn’t the only one, “Yeah, I thought the same thing. Just keep walking.”

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Celestiana looked to the night sky as thoughts of her mother filled her head, “If only things were different.”

Their conversation struck something within Odessa, although annoying as this strange  Margery girl was, she had something most wouldn’t admit; she has hope. Hope for change and hopeful that Prudora could be as great as it once was. Odessa was envious - to have so much faith in oneself  for something better it was almost inspiring- almost.

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Before Celestiana and Odessa the crimson fire continued to danced across the diminishing logs; it was both enchanting and dangerous, but also oddly comforting.

“Odessa?”

“Hmm?”

“I’m sure you didn’t mean what you said earlier, about wasting my time to help Prudora but..”

“No I meant it.” she interrupted.

Pure irritation spread across Celestiana’s face, “And here I thought maybe, just maybe you weren’t that rude and dis..”

Odessa interrupted once more, “I said what I meant, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it. At that moment, when I said those words you had a fire all your own ignite- one to prove me wrong. You don’t have to like what what I say, but sometimes we need to hear it.” 

“Hmm... Why do you think Wilhelmina never uses it’s given name? It’s a large enough village to be placed on maps.”

“Thought everyone knew.” Odessa rolled her eyes, “The council, they basically stripped every town, village, market- everything that was smaller than Rothberry...oh I don’t know shortly after the King passed away...Ya know for someone who wants to ‘save’ Prudora, you don’t know shit about it...Anyway, good riddance to that so called King, he didn’t know shit about ruling.  Now Queen Emnestia, she was the real backbone of Prudora, when she died so did Prudora.”

To Celestiana, Odessa wasn’t wrong but she also wasn’t quite right either, “ Well I know quite a lot about Prudora, but more of the recent goings-on escape me, but it do agree with you, Emnestia was the the foundation of Prudora. Her death effected so many, I often how life would be with her here.”

The fire crackled and sparked as if answering the very question, 

“Hell-of-a lot better.” Odessa spoke softly.

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Hey all you lovelies, sorry I haven’t been posting much of my stories, I’ve had some medical stuff to deal with it it kinda put me in a funk, but I’m doing better now. In a week I go in for a follow up appointment so hopefully I’ll have some more information on that.  But good news with that Ive been able to get a lot of sewing done -which is therapeutic for me- and I wanted to show you a few that I made.