"Roses Are Red"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on textured canvas (24" x 20") From the archives SOLD
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Roses & Black Grapes" / Karl Update
"Roses & Black Grapes"
From the archives SOLD
"The doctor wanted to see Karl in his office on Monday and we were able to do that successfully. A lot of fluid is building up in both lungs again and the doctor is prescribing more diuretic meds for a few days and lessening the cumaden (warfarin) he takes hoping to put off another trip to the hospital to tap the fluid again. He, of course, is very weak but is still doing pretty good with the exercises the physical therapist guides him through.
Yesterday, while the home health nurse was here to help Karl take a shower, I went to Marco Island (just 5 miles away) for my first day of physical therapy for problems with the right hip that was replaced four years ago. Thank goodness the hip itself is ok . . . but muscles and ligaments connecting with it are injured from the lifting, falls and stretching. I was hoping it would heal on it's own and the orthopedic doctor said it could eventually but it would be best to start on anti-inflammatory meds and do the PT right away. Everything always works out for the best and this will too. For one thing, now that I know the exercises to do, I can do them right here at home and in the pool too.
Even with all the "bumps in the road" right now, there is much joy and peace here in the Kastens' home and abounding gratefulness for this time in our lives."
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Jar Of Roses"
"Jar Of Roses"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on gallery canvas (20" x 12" x 2") From the archives
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Paper Roses"
"Paper Roses"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on gallery canvas (30" x 40" x 1.5") From the archives
"Still not able to paint but hopefully soon."
Friday, July 23, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Little Daydreamer" Karl Update
"Little Daydreamer"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas (30" x 30" x 1.5") From the archives
"We managed pretty good for our first night on our own and am sure it will get better. The first physical therapist just left this morning and an RN will be here shortly to do the blood work. We will hire some good people to help us when and if that time comes. Today, Karl is home and we're happy, we're grinning at each other and just thankful for the miracle we're experiencing. Many, many thanks to you all again.
Hopefully, this will be my last update on Karl. In this case, no news will be good news and it looks like I just might get back to the easel, even this afternoon. Life each moment is GOOD!"
Hopefully, this will be my last update on Karl. In this case, no news will be good news and it looks like I just might get back to the easel, even this afternoon. Life each moment is GOOD!"
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Sunlit Roses" Karl Is Coming Home!
"Sunlit Roses"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (10" x 8") From the archives SOLD
"After five weeks, the doctor is allowing Karl to come home tomorrow and we are so thankful. Everything is almost ready and the medical company will deliver oxygen and the equipment we need to the house today. We are both aware of the uncertainty that continues but today we are blessed abundantly.
There will never be enough words to express how truly thankful I feel to you all. Your kind words of love and support have helped so very much and they always arrive at just the right time. Life is good."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Buttercups"
"Buttercups"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (10" x 8") From the archives SOLD
Monday, July 19, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Purple Iris" & Karl Update
"Purple Iris"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen on board (7" x 5") From the archives SOLD
"Karl had a non-eventful last two days and that is GOOD! He's trying very hard to get stronger . . . . he wants to come home."
Friday, July 16, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Roses,Red Roses" & Karl Update
"Roses, Red Roses"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (24" x 36") From the archives
"Karl's nephew, Chris and my son, John are here for a couple of days for a visit. Karl says he doesn't want visitors but late tonight, in his halting speech, he tried to tell me how very much he had enjoyed their visit today and wanting me to be sure to let them know. We are still hoping Karl will come through this, make some progress and come home again. One day at a time is how we survive and I can't thank you all ever enough for your support and prayers."
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "A Rose Setting"
"A Rose Setting"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (14" x 28") From the archives
In the collection of Mr. & Mrs. Webber Gaskin, Naples, FL
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Portrait Painting "Troy Gaskin" & Update on Karl
"Troy Gaskin"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (36" x 30") From the archives
In The Collection of Mr. & Mrs Webber Gaskin, Naples, FL
"A small setback for Karl today but hoping he'll be better tomorrow."
Monday, July 12, 2010
Nora Kasten / Artist Oil Painting "Jessica" & Karl update
"Jessica"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (20" x 16") From the archives
"A precious granddaughter when she was ten years old . . . 8 yrs. ago"
"On Saturday, 7/10/10, three weeks had gone by since Karl was rushed to the hospital. It was one of his worse days and he was struggling. It was so discouraging and then yesterday, Sunday, he showed tremendous progress in those few steps he took with the walker and today was even better . . . hope rises up anew for this good man."
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Burning Bush"
"Burning Bush"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (30" x 24") From the archives SOLD
"Karl walked with the walker, alone, 10 feet to the bathroom and back today. One day at a time."
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "A White Rose"
"A White Rose"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas (30" x 15" x 1.5") From the archives SOLD
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Nora Kasten Artist Oil Painting "Peach Roses"
"Peach Roses"
© Nora Kasten
Oil painting on linen (24" x 20")
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
NORA KASTEN Oil Painting "Floral & Glass Jar"
"Floral & Glass jar"
Oil Painting on linen (24" x 30") From the archives SOLD
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Monday, July 5, 2010
NORA KASTEN Oil Painting "Poppy Power"
"Poppy Power"
© NORA KASTEN
Oil painting on gallery wrapped canvas (6" x 6" x 1") SOLD
Sunday, July 4, 2010
NORA KASTEN Oil Painting "Red Roses"
"Red Roses"
© NORA KASTEN
Oil painting on linen (12" x 12") From the archives
"I give sincere thanks to all of you who have shared your concern for my dear Karl. He has survived a death sentence before and we're still hoping he will again."
Friday, July 2, 2010
NORA KASTEN Oil Painting "Mandolin & Dried Flowers" Karl Update
"Mandolin & Dried Flowers"
© NORA KASTEN
Oil painting on linen (24" x 36") From the archives SOLD
"Paintings from the archives are all I have to post these days. The studio is ready with a canvas on the easel but no painting. Since my dear husband, Karl, has been moved to The Chateau at Moorings Park here in Naples on Tuesday he has pneumonia. It's such a wonderful place and I'm most thankful he is there but the doctor's nurse is counseling me that Karl is very, very high risk and for me to consider hospice soon. Living and staying present in each moment of the day sustains me and there is untold peace from God."
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