I'm linking up with Annie at A Stitch in Time for Friday Smiles. A bloghop where we count our blessings and think of all the things that made us smile that week, and for a moment forgetting all our moans and sorrows.
I am smiling from ear to ear! I had breast cancer in 2011 and yesterday I had my six monthly check-up with the oncologist. I got the all-clear for another 6 months! Yippee! Hurray! Praise God!
So I will show you a happy looking postcard:
The illustration on the card is by well known Finnish illustrator Rudolf Koivu (1890-1946). He was born in St Petersburg, Russia and died in Finland. He is known for his illustrations of fairy tales and children's books. (Have a look at Ellen Louwes' board on Pinterest.)
Paula put a lovely stamp on the card too. The famous swan by designer Klaus Haapaniemi.
I have another card by Rudolf Koivu in my collection:
Now for a final big smile:
Most of you know I am a retired nurse, and nurses have a particular sense of humor. I hope nobody is offended by a bare bottom...
That's it from me,
Have a smiley Friday and a good week,
Blessings,
Lisca
22 comments:
LOL....VERY clever nursing 'joke'....made me giggle...& HOORAY for your 6 monthly check - that is FABULOUS! Apparently I've passed the 2 year milestone after a melanoma on my leg.....but I didn't even know there WAS one 'til the doctor was like 'YAY! You've passed the 2 years!!'.....funny;)....Hope your weekend is a lovely one:):)
That's wonderful news Lisca. You must both be very happy. Your two postcards are beautiful. They remind me of pictures that used to be in my books when I was a child. Enjoyed your Friday Funny. Have a lovely week. Barbxx
Happy Friday Lisca, Congrats on you cancer all clear, I had breast cancer 15 years ago and still have my yearly mammogram - a relief each time it's clear. The are beautiful postcards, lovely illustrations and the joke is a 'ripper'. Last week you asked about the Echidna - it's an Australian Anteater and the Esky is an Ice Cooler Box - it's was a brand of cooler . Have a wonderful weekend Cheers Robyn
hi Lisca, love it. The funny postcard reminds me of the ones we used to get at the seaside resorts in the UK though it's rare you see them now ( no pun meant there Lol!)
Happy Friday and pleased to hear the check-up went well, Angela x
We learn something new every day about our blogging friends don't we? As also an ex nurse it makes sense now that we have rather more kindred spirit than I realised :-) I'm so glad your check up went well .....such peace of mind can't be measured can it? Love your funny too :-) I've seen that view a few times ;-)
Hugs,
Annie x
It is a Smiling post. Congratulations on a great news checkup...Loving all the photos. ICU...too cute. Have a wonderful weekend.
It is a Smiling post. Congratulations on a great news checkup...Loving all the photos. ICU...too cute. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for the explanation of the Aussie words. Have a good W/E too.
Congratulations on your good news, Lisca, a very good reason to smile. Your illustrated postcards are pretty and the last one is so funny ... it did make me laugh :) Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth xx
Beautiful cards but even more happy is your news it's wonderful. Hip hip hooray xxx
Wonderful news, to have the All Clear again!
I love the postcards. They reminded me a bit of Lucy Mabel Attwell's pictures.
The last picture really made me laugh! Been there- done that!
Kate x
Aww that is truly WONDERFUL News. xxx I love the ICU card . enjoy the rest of your fab week Soojay xx
hehehehe what a happy post Lisca :o) Congratulations on the all clear and thanks for sharing all those gorgeous illustrations. Have a great week! Annie C #31
Great news Lisca. Liking that card and the stamp is gorgeous.
Hugs
xx
Lovely post Lisca. I love the chuckle and the illustrations, more beautiful stamps too but best of all it's wonderful to hear your health news!
Jo x
Lovely cards and a beautiful stamp. I am a daughter of a nurse so love the final one!!
Thanks for visiting my desk already
Kyla
Lovely cards and a beautiful stamp. I am a daughter of a nurse so love the final one!!
Thanks for visiting my desk already
Kyla
I'm so happy that you are going to make a quilt. Dolores's is a good starter one to try but if you need any help just contact me. Missouri Star is excellent for easy tutorials, here's a link .... https://www.missouriquiltco.com. good luck! You can cut and paste the picture of Dolores's quilt from my post.
Jo x
Hi Lisca,
Congratulations on another clean check up! Will you continue to go every six months after you hit the five year mark? The postcards are absolutely adorable. I think I have a little catchall with one of his art pieces. I bought it at a store in Estes Park, Colorado.
Now, I definitely chuckled at the ICU comic. That was me during my first total knee replacement. This last time they actually had proper gowns that didn't expose my backside! I have another story for you. Years ago I had a rash on my butt and it got so bad I went to the Doctor. It was shingles; a wonder teaching moment for her very young, cute Doctor in training. I don't know how many people actually came in to take a look at my exposed backside!
Hugs,
Kay
Thanks. And also thank you for the link. I'll need all the advice I can get. The most difficult thing will be calculating how much material I need. So thank you for offering advice, I might need it. How best to contact you?
What a great story! That was Sunday chuckles for me! Thanks.
What wonderful news! And what fab postcards too. Am late getting round, but what a great way to start the week! Take care Zo xx
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