Hi friends,
I wanted to take a moment to share a personal update with you all, especially those who have so kindly reached out to check in.
Over the past while, I’ve been quieter than usual—both here and on social media. The reason for my break from cardmaking has been due to the condition of my cornea. The strain on my eyes made it increasingly difficult to create, and I knew I had to pause and take care of myself.
A few weeks ago, I underwent a cornea transplant. It all happened so fast—one evening I got the call, and less than 48 hours later, I was in surgery. I had been on the transplant list for over a year, and while the wait felt long at times, I was incredibly grateful (and a little shocked) when the moment finally came. I’m happy to share that the surgery went well.
I’m now in the early stages of recovery, which will be a slow and delicate process. Full healing will take up to a year, and during this time, I’ll be focusing on rest and letting my body do what it needs to do.
As for cardmaking—I haven’t let it go completely. Creating still brings me joy, and I know I’ll return to it when the time is right. I just don’t know yet when (or if) I’ll be back to sharing regularly online. For now, I’m giving myself permission to take things slow, without pressure.
Thank you again to everyone who has reached out. Your kind words have meant more than you know. Stepping back from my phone and the online world has actually been a much-needed reset—and it’s reminded me how important it is to protect our well-being in all its forms.
With heartfelt thanks,
Ilda 💛
