I wanted to start today’s post with a lovely photo of my bleeding heart which has begun blooming. The delicate pink flowers are coming out in a plume of blooms.
I want to let everyone know that I will be taking some time off of blogging due to a health matter. I have an infection in my lower jaw and back tooth which is causing a great deal of pain. What started as a dull toothache last Tuesday escalated quickly. An emergency visit to my dentist revealed the infection. I’ve been on antibiotics and pain meds for a few days along with ice packs for the swelling and this will continue into next week. I’m getting by on soup, protein shakes and very soft foods, with a bit of ice cream here and there. I am scheduled to have the affected tooth extracted on Tuesday. I won’t be doing anything fun, or posting for a while, probably two weeks or so. I hope to be back sometime in April, and will see how it goes.
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From My Carolina Home 
oh, Carole! So sorry to hear you are having this medical issue!
Take care of yourself and you will be in my thoughts & prayers as you have this taken care of & recover.
yes, ice cream is a necessity to recovery!
Take care of yourself Carole, that’s the most important thing. I hope that you heal quickly and feel better soon!
so sorry to hear, especially tooth pain, no fun. take care of yourself and have a very speedy recovery! we’ll be waiting for you . [gargling with salt water?]
Carole, prayers for relief and quick healing! I’ve had that issue before and it is difficult to deal with.
Oh ugh! Tooth extractions aren’t any fun but at least it isn’t fatal. My husband has an extraction scheduled for early next month. Wishing you a speedy recovery and we’ll catch up then. 💐
Wishing you well and speedy healing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Carole.
Take care of you first. ❤️ I will be here when your feeling better. Pain is no fun.
You are forgiven! Take care and I wish you a speedy recovery. Lenora
I’m so sorry. Take care and time. We will be here when you’re ready and able to return.
Oh Carole, that’s sad news indeed and I feel for you. Please do all you need to be as comfortable as possible until the pain is gone and the extraction done. We’ll be here. All good wishes for a quick recovery and healing.
I had a tooth extraction for one of my back teeth and they are no fun, but necessary to cure the infection. Concentrate on getting well and we’ll see you when you get back.
Sending hugs across the miles and hope you feel better real soon!Caro
Carole,
Sorry about your bad tooth but hope all goes well with the extraction. Prayers your pain will ease till then.
Beverly
Hope you heal quickly after the extraction and all procedures.
Ouch! Hope everything goes well with your extraction and heals quickly. Prayers and hugs.
Oh you poor dear ! I had a similar problem last June and was happy to have the extraction done. I hope the antibiotics kick in and ease the infection between now and next week. Prayers for recovery after the oral surgery.
Yuck, sorry you have to go through this. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery.
I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this, Carole! Sending you lots of love and hugs and hope that you feel better quickly. 🩷
Carole, I’m so sorry you’re having dental issues and so much pain. Personal experience reminds me how excruciating it can be. I hope the extraction goes smoothly, the infection clears up quickly, and you’re feeling much better real soon.
It was so thoughtful of you to let us know you’re taking some time off from blogging while you’re not feeling well. I’m looking forward to reading more of your informative and entertaining posts when you feel up to it again.
take care
Poor thing! Hope you get some relief on Tuesday!
I’m so sorry to hear about your tooth problem. That’s the worst pain in my opinion. I hope everything goes well. Come back when you feel better.
Wishing you a smooth, safe and speedy procedure and recovery.
Sending comforting energy your way!
Jo Anne
So sorry to hear about your tooth, Carole. I hope you’re feeling well soon!
Suzanne
oh my, that sounds absolutely awful! best wishes for a speedy recovery and good pain meds.
pureed canned fruit (or the squeeze packages for toddlers) and packaged mashed potatoes (which can be made in small serving sizes) are also soft food winners. the protein “shakes” will become more palatable over time as you discover which one fits your taste.
have a good book on tape ready for your recovery. sometimes the meds and anesthesia make it difficult to read or even watch tv. story telling can be very comforting,
good vibes and hugs to you
I will be thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. Take it easy and pamper yourself.
Marion
So sorry to hear how you’ve been suffering. Take care and enjoy the arrival of spring. We’ll be here when you’re ready to visit again.
I’m sure your dentist will advise you to NOT drink through a straw after the extraction … it can dislodge the ‘clot’ that forms where the tooth was. I had two extractions last fall (back tooth, top & bottom on the same side), and the bonus is … those teeth can’t hurt any more when they’re gone! Good luck, good pain killers, and it’ll all be good! Candy
I am so sorry, take care of yourself!
I hope that you fully heal and start to feel better soon. I’ll be thinking of you!
Oh, YUCK! Dental pain is so difficult to get through! Take care of yourself, Carole. We will all be here when you return. Keeping you and your husband in my prayers, Connie W.
I hope everything goes well! Take care and we’ll be here when you get back!
Prayers for healing
I’ve had a tooth abcess and it was super painful. Praying for you!
Take care of yourself and get well soon! We’ll look forward to reading your new posts when you’ve recovered.
oh dear, that does sound nasty and painful. It will be dealt with very soon, and after re every you will feel so much better. Take care, and I’m sure hubby will be looking after you with care and love.
Dear Carole…
…I am so very sorry to hear of your painful jaw/tooth issue….they are some of the most agonizing pains we can have. I was catching up on your blog posts as our life has been turned upside down and I had to buy a new computer. Our home burned on January 23rd and we lost everything. We are coping, renting in a neighboring town until we can rebuild. Going from 10 rooms to 4 will be an adjustment for me but I keep telling myself it will be ok—just less housework for me.
Again, rest and try to recover as soon as you can. I, and many others will miss your inspiring and encouraging posts as well as your beautiful photos, recipes and tablescapes.
Blessings from West Virginia,
Kathy Upton
What a bummer. Toothache is the worst. Mollycoddle yourself till the darn tooth is gone!
Mary :))
The most important activity right now is to care for yourself and heal. Wishing you a quick and complete healing. i’ve learned that the world can always wait
Sounds so painful sending warmest wishes for a speedy and comfortable recovery
Take all the time you need for healing. Judy.
Best wishes for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery!
Good luck on your dental issues. As someone who’s had over 20 root canals, almost as many crowns, and still managed to have 10 or 11 teeth pulled, I know exactly what you’re going through. (I had rotten teeth from the time I was born…1st visit to the dentist at age 3, I had 16 cavities. Inherited the issue from my mom…) Tooth pain is horrible!!! Here’s to getting through it without any more issues!!
Good luck on your dental issues. As someone who’s had over 20 root canals, almost as many crowns, and still managed to have 10 or 11 teeth pulled, I know exactly what you’re going through. (I had rotten teeth from the time I was born…1st visit to the dentist at age 3, I had 16 cavities. Inherited the issue from my mom…) Tooth pain is horrible!!! Here’s to getting through it without any more issues!!