My Boudoir Tour and a Sincere Request

I just want to start off first by saying a HUGE thank you to all of you who left me such kind, caring and supportive comments. I have taken them all to heart and I so appreciate the many tips and advice so generously given. My life is pretty sucky right now, but I know things could have been worse, and that there really is good stuff at the end of this dark little tunnel.

So this leads me to ask you all a huge favor. If any of you are the praying kind or even just believe in 'The Secret' and positive thinking and vibes, could you please keep my friends Michelle and her handsome cowboy, Max, in your thoughts tomorrow?
I've been following their blog Galloping Grace Youth Ranch for about a year. They not only offer generous and amazing therapeutic opportunities for children, using horses, but they also call New Mexico home, too. Max and Michelle Wade give generously of their time and make such a huge difference in many people's lives.

Over the past few months Max has been having a rough time with his health, though, and tomorrow (Monday), in Albuquerque, he is scheduled for a Heart Bypass Surgery to correct a life threatening anurysm.

If you all could pray, think positive thoughts and send healing vibes that would be great. And if you feel called to give a little 'bloggy love' like you've so generously done for me, please stop by their blog Galloping Grace Youth Ranch.
Thank you more than I can than ever say!!!!

Now, I hope I won't bore you to much, but my horse-loving pal, Gail~At The Farm shared a little tour of her bedroom and home a couple weeks ago, and invited me to do the same.
So, seeing as I'm spending 24 hours of my day in my bedroom now, I thought this would be the perfect time to take some photos and give y'all a tour.

Just try to overlook the clutter, ok? Between not being able to clean at all, and basically living in my bedroom, the place is a bit 'o chaos. lol!

Javalina, our Manx kitty seems to enjoy me providing her a warm comfy place to curl up on, but she is sometimes a little disturbed by some of the photos and videos shared on the blogs I read, especially those that involve panting dogs and cats flushing toilets. As for me, I can't imagine life without my laptop, as I can't sit up for very long without pain. My laptop is my open window into the world. Being able to travel freely and quickly, all over the world, to visit all my blog buddies, is such a blessing right now.
Javalina can't figure out why the crutches have invaded her space. (By the way, the crutches are killing my pits. I'm using some old socks as padding, but if anyone has any tips to soften up the crutches my pits would be grateful).
This is my view from bed looking out through the door. From that celestory window in the living room, I can sometimes see my neighbor friend, Val's (Fantasyk Voyager)3 horses out in their arena.
And this is the view, from my bedroom door, looking out through the sliding glass doors, onto the bedroom balcony.
You're looking at my dresser and TV...and Javalina taking a little lick bath.
And this is my bed, where you'll find me 23 hours of every day. (That last hour is spent slowly hobbling from the bed to the potty and back again several times a day) In that large basket is my knitting supplies and yarn.
This is the photo above my bed. My wedding photo. Hmmm, if hubby gets me the camera I've been wishing for we'll be celebrating our 19th anniversary in May 2009.
This is the view from my bed looking out that same sliding glass door, onto the master bedroom balcony. I have a serious love of windows. Bringing the outside in, and being able to see outside nature, trees and sky is so important for me. As an 'Outside-loving Gal', letting the sun into my house all day long is critical to my winter survival skills, too. From this window/door I can sometimes see one of my other neighbor's two geldings, out in the pasture, on the ridge that he leases.

Now you're looking into my bathroom. See, I didn't even clean up for you. Sheesh. What a mess. Tomorrow, after my Dad and stepmom leave, I'm having my hubby bring my coffee maker up here, then it will be even more cluttered. lol!
And now you're looking back at my bedroom from the master bathroom.
This is the view out the window over my bathtub. When I take a bath, I have a beautiful view of South Mountain. I won't be taking a bath for a while, though. I don't think I'd be able to pull myself out of that deep tub.
And this is my shower. Big News! I took my first shower today since my fall. I had to use the metal chair, and the experience about wiped me out. But it felt good to wash my hair and finally shave my legs. lol!
This is the view out of the window beside the shower. Sometimes I find myself sitting on the side of the bathtub and just wistfully watching all my critters. Gosh I miss hanging out in the barn with them. Has it really only been 4 days now?
I spied my Dad visiting with my horse, llamas, goats and sheep today. I sure wish I could have been out there instead.
Do you see Baby Doll giving me 'The Butt' in this last photo below? I wonder what she thinks happened to me. I've never went longer than 2 days before seeing my mare. John says she seems a bit grouchy, but that could be her hormones. I sure hope so. She is pretty spoiled in that we had a regular grooming routine every evening while she ate her hay. I feel really bad that I never taught John how to groom our horse or even to pick her feet. I'm so worried about my silly painted girl and just want to get better fast so I can have my barn routine back again. I miss that more than anything right now.
The End.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my Boudoir Tour. If you're ever in New Mexico, consider this an open invitation to visit,