Happy Birthday Mum!
Quite a few people have asked me recently how my Mum is doing after her awful accident last autumn. Since today is her birthday (Happy Birthday Mum!) I though I'd give you a quick update. She's now out of her support collar completely and although she still has pain from an incompletely healed vertebrae in her back she is mobile and getting on with some of the activities that she's always loved like country walks and she's started driving again. She's waiting to hear what the specialist advises about the problematic vertebrae and we've got our fingers crossed that it will heal without the need for further intervention. She's been such an inspiration with her determination to recover quickly and I'm so proud that she's kept going with such a positive attitude!
Anyway Mum, hope you've had a lovely day x
Lastly, I couldn't go without mentioning that the lovely Jenny at Frazzy Dazzles is having a very cute giveaway at the moment
How could anyone not want to snuggle Sugar and Barley? To be in with a chance, pop over quickly and leave a comment on her post before Saturday 10pm (EST Australian time)
















Glad to hear that your mum is doing better. I will keep her in my prayers. Thanks for the link to Frazzy Dazzles, what cute, cute, mice!!
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | May 07, 2008 at 08:28 PM
I've found your blog some time ago and I just loved it. Apart from your cute rabbits it's your wonderful personality that makes this blog unique.
It's my birthady today too, so I thought it would be a good moment to post my first comment to wish your mum all the best. Happy birthday to your mum!
Posted by: Jola | May 07, 2008 at 08:52 PM
So glad to hear your mum is doing well - I wasn't reading your blog at the time. Please reassure her that she's not the only mum in the world to fall out of the loft - mine in her mid 70s was helping my dad fit a new water tank and stood on the closed trap door which opened and propelled her downwards - fortunately for her only one story as they live in a bungalow, but she got badly caught up on the ladder and broke ribs and her ankle in 3 places. 8 years later and she's doing fine. So very glad that your mum is back to being able to walk and drive and resume normalish life. Fingers crossed for the remaining verterbrae being sorted and the pain stopping.
Posted by: dawn | May 07, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Happy Birthday to your mum, and good to hear she's recovering well. Sugar & Barley are gorgeous! .... and I see you have sent quite a few referrals to Frazzy Dazzels - I couldn't resist to enter the comp too.
Ciao for now, Elena :)
Posted by: Elena | May 08, 2008 at 02:41 AM
Hi Julie,
I am so very happy to hear that your mum is doing so well. My heart dropped when you told what a horrible fall she had. I think it is a testament to how fit she was at the time that she was able to begin her recovery so quickly and continue it so well. Best wishes to her for her special day. And to you Julie. Thank you so so much for putting a link to my blog and my giveaway. I have never been suprised by your generosity of time or thought. How could someone who makes such wonderful little creatures be anything but. But I have always been thankful for the emails you have sent me and bits of advice as I have asked for it along the way. Thanks again. I am more determined than ever to get a little cotton rabbit now! Wanna swap a mousling?...or maybe a doll? Ha! Thank you - Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | May 08, 2008 at 03:57 AM
Happy Birthday to your mum! I readed her accident, so awful. But so great to hear that she doing well now.
Oh, thanks for shareing that lovely link, mouses are sooooo cute!
Posted by: KaSil | May 08, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. Your mum's strength and determination is an inspiration (as you are) genetics eh?
Posted by: jill | May 08, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Thank you to my lovely daughter for your kind wishes. I really enjoyed my day and the weather was a bonus!! My dear family is my inspiration and has kept me going through thick and thin!! Love always. Mum XX
Posted by: MUM | May 08, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Well that is lovely news, Happy Birthday to your mum. Those little mice are just adorable, I'm popping there next.
Posted by: Maddy | May 08, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Happy birthday to your mum
April xx
Posted by: April Pardoe | May 08, 2008 at 11:58 AM
happy birthday to your mum!!
Mums rock.
Posted by: monica | May 08, 2008 at 12:08 PM
I was with everyone all the way on wishing your very triffic mum a super happy birthday and best wishes but now after reading her response I am just left with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye :-)
Posted by: trashalou | May 08, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Happy birthday to your mum! And I am very happy to hear that your mum is recovering well!
Posted by: Martine | May 08, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Happy Birthday to your mum and it is great to hear that she is doing well!
Posted by: Chrissy | May 08, 2008 at 04:31 PM
A very Happy Birthday to your Mum. I'm so glad to hear that she is recovering and enjoying her country walks once again.
Posted by: Zoe | May 08, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Happy Birthday to your Mum. She shares the day with my son-in-law, Drew, who lives in Calgary.
He turned 29 yesterday... and I'll bet that your Mum did too! :-)
Posted by: Joanne | May 08, 2008 at 07:33 PM
I'm so glad you mentioned your Mum, I've thought about her from time to time when I've visited your blog. Happy Birthday wishes to her!! It sounds like you are blessed with a wonderful Mum for sure :)
Posted by: Danielle | May 08, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Belated Happy Birthday to your Mum hope she had a very special day. The mouseies are very cute. Jane x
Posted by: Jane | May 09, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Glad your mum is doing well. She shares her birthday with my elder son. Deb x
Posted by: Debs | May 09, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Happy Birthday to your mum, hope she had a lovely day!
Thanks for the link for the giveaway, just how cute are those!!!!
Love Alison x
Posted by: Alison | May 10, 2008 at 12:33 AM
I always love visiting your site. So much cuteness. Glad your Mom is doing better and happy Birthday to her. :)
Posted by: kate | May 10, 2008 at 01:21 AM
Julie,
So glad to hear that your Mum is doing so well. Thank you so much for visiting my ‘Handmade in Israel’ blog and leaving me a comment! I was so excited to see that you had visited. I am glad that you like my work and hope that you will keep visiting me from time to time. Please spread the word!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | May 12, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Happy belated birthday to your mum, glad she is feeling better. Those little mice are so cute.
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | May 12, 2008 at 08:40 AM
I love your work... and your blog is a really great read. Thank you for sharing!
Sara x
Posted by: Sara's Texture Crafts | May 13, 2008 at 12:35 PM