River Therapy

Did you know that the colors of a mountain river are not blue?  Honestly, I was surprised.

Serpentine, Jade, all shades of grey, ruddy red and caramel brown.  Even a little butter yellow.

SO.

I haven't blogged in a week and half. Not once!  I've been on a pretty regular schedule lately, which has felt really nice, and I missed being in this space to jot down my thoughts.

So here's what you missed.  I been' sick.  :)

I hinted to it here and there, but I've been under the weather lately.  It's the heat - I can't think straight, it has been making me all kinds of nauseous, and I lost nine pounds in four days for not being able to keep anything down.  Which, let's face it - I know, I live in Montana and temperature wise, I've got it easy.  The weight loss was the last straw for me (not the losing nine pounds, honestly, I'd be ok with that - but I don't want to lose it for not being able to keep anything in my stomach.) I went to the doctor, confirmed not one, but two cases of heat stroke in the last 9 months and got a few prescriptions to help me through the rest of the summer with the nausea and migraines, and I can finally somewhat concentrate again.

Putting two colors together (I'm working on Henna Garden pitches - it's TWO colors for pete's sake..) was literally like trying to put together a 5000 piece puzzle.  So threw my hands up in the air last week and put everything on hold. 

We took off to the river one day, and waded through the nice cold mountain water.  It was pretty blissful, I have to say.  So much so, that we went two days in a row.

We packed up my new big bag (project is in my next book!  I am loving it) with art supplies, books on river eco-systems, snacks, water, sunscreen - ya know, stuff..  and just enjoyed the shade and cool water.

One of the days we were there, I set myself up with some watercolor pencils, and sketch / painted for about an hour.  That was nice.  Just the cool breeze, a nice spot of shade in the mountain sand and some art supplies. 

Thanks for everyone that has been checking in on me, I'm doing better and thankfully have three fantastic employees to keep things running for me when I completely crash.  :)

I'll be back much sooner, I hope you all are enjoying our Indian Summer.

xo

Sandi

Comments

[Laura K]

I totally understand. I live in So Cal in the desert and it has been over 100 degrees almost everyday this summer. I do not do well in the heat. I was so hoping my DH would find another job in Utah before summer but it just hasn't panned out yet. I know it isn't a lot cooler there but it doesn't get as hot as often. I have had some health issues due to the heat as well so I hope we both have cooler weather soon!

[Leila]

I love the mountains and rivers. It is so beautiful. Glad you were able to relax and hope you feel better.

AND Secret Garden is available from The Fat Quarter Shop now - for all of you Sandi Henderson fans out there. :) yea!

[Jil]

I'm so glad you got to cool off and enjoy one of the the rivers. It's been horribly hot here. I don't ever remember Missoula getting this hot when I was a kid, also we didn't have all the fires that we seem to have now either. Take care of yourself. :)

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Here's hoping you are back on your feet again, so you can enjoy the fall and your chickens and your children and life!

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I wish I could paint like that. Oh, and I wish I lived in Montana - that place is gorgeous!

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