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samplegirl

(14,175 posts)
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 10:27 AM Friday

Good morning D.U.ers

Just a quick update anyone who was following I got an ulcer in my eye from a bacteria. Not sure how I got it maybe working outdoors and wiped my eye anyway it's been a long four weeks went to the doctors yesterday. They are projecting another two weeks before it will be nearly close to being back to where it was. What a painful or deal this has been.
For anyone who had read some of the post I was doing eye drops every hour still doing the same thing.

Can't wait to get back to the artist forum where most of you know me from my water coloring. For now, I managed to do a little watering in my Moss garden for the first time in four weeks and cut enough flowers for the kitchen table.

I guess I come by that naturally because my dad was a pretty great master gardener and I never saw my mom or dad's table without a vase of flowers no matter what was out there there was always something to salvage a bouquet out of. Have a happy Fourth of July even though it seems as though we have nothing to celebrate.
I'm celebrating watching him, ruin himself and the entire Republican Party along with it!
Miss you all and hope to be able to paint a few things soon!



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Good morning D.U.ers (Original Post) samplegirl Friday OP
I hope you feel better soon, samplegirl! MIButterfly Friday #1
Thanks Hon samplegirl Friday #3
I'm sorry you have gone through this painful ordeal. brer cat Friday #2
Thanks samplegirl Friday #4
What an ordeal! 2naSalit Friday #5
So good to hear from you, samplegirl Grim Chieftain Friday #6
What a beautiful table. I am glad you are doing better. Take your time, we will LoisB Friday #7
Thanks Lois samplegirl Saturday #10
So glad to hear from you, samplegirl! summer_in_TX Saturday #8
Thanks it's been a haul samplegirl Saturday #11
A light at the end of the tunnel! summer_in_TX Saturday #13
great to hear from you Samplegal! Skittles Saturday #9
Awe thanks Skittles samplegirl Saturday #12
good that you are following Dr's orders Skittles Saturday #14
:) Solly Mack Saturday #15
Hello dear Solly samplegirl Saturday #16

MIButterfly

(3,605 posts)
1. I hope you feel better soon, samplegirl!
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:02 AM
Friday

I've missed your paintings but it's good to hear you're on the mend. Just do whatever the doctors tell you.

I look forward to seeing your art again. Thank you for letting us know what's going on.

Best wishes,
MIButterfly


brer cat

(27,793 posts)
2. I'm sorry you have gone through this painful ordeal.
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:28 AM
Friday

I look forward to seeing your art again.

2naSalit

(105,112 posts)
5. What an ordeal!
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 12:28 PM
Friday

I am glad you are getting better!

Healing takes time. Glad to see you are getting back into some of your normal life. We'll be glad when you can get back to the artist's forum too!

Stay strong and carry on!

Grim Chieftain

(2,374 posts)
6. So good to hear from you, samplegirl
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 12:48 PM
Friday

It's wonderful to know you are recovering, but I am so sorry you had to go through so much pain. I hope you have a pleasant 4th, and like you, I am waiting for the day the big orange felon and his ilk will only be a bad memory.

LoisB

(13,795 posts)
7. What a beautiful table. I am glad you are doing better. Take your time, we will
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 02:25 PM
Friday

be here when you get back to 100%.

summer_in_TX

(4,390 posts)
8. So glad to hear from you, samplegirl!
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:41 AM
Saturday

We are missing your presence here, and your lovely watercolors too. Glad you are on the mend, and wish it was a faster process.

What a freaky thing to have happened to your eye. But the big thing is that it is improving, and hopefully it won't be long now.

samplegirl

(14,175 posts)
12. Awe thanks Skittles
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 08:19 AM
Saturday

Haven't done much other than rest and Dr. appts. Felt good to be in my garden for a bit yesterday.
Even sunlight still hurts.

Skittles

(173,769 posts)
14. good that you are following Dr's orders
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 04:09 PM
Saturday

NEVER mess aground with your health and especially your sight!

whenever I'm doing any activity where my hands get dirty I try to keep some handwipes on me, that helps....alas, I have been limiting time outdoors because 1110+ heat index is a bit much for me.....

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