There I was just living my life,
And a lightning bolt fell from the sky.
My life once so directed, fulfilled,
Now was completely awry.
The kids needed money for college,
My husband went back to school, too;
While he still worked nights,
‘Cause we needed the revenue.
I had the job of my dreams
Loved going to work every day,
But found I lost the spring in my step,
Like a horse hooked up to a shay.
Gradually, over the course of a year
Pains began to appear.
My sitter, my joints, all ached
Fatigue caused life to be drear.
I did my best to ignore it all
Then rashes began to erupt.
Every day, in spite of me,
A new hole appeared in my cup.
It felt like life was dripping away
At home life took a slide.
Wasn’t this the best time in life,
Instead, it felt like ebb tide.
Sloshing through “wet sand” each day
Each step began to hurt
All of life was a heavy meal
Where was all the dessert?
Eventually I had to quit work
My body and mind couldn’t cope.
The career I’d loved was “cut short”
While I desperately longed for hope.
It took years to get any answers,
I saw a dozen doctors and they saw me.
Talking about it all the time
Drove my poor spouse up a tree.
Realizing I had to “get a grip”
I examined all I had left,
I had to fill my empty glass
In spite of feeling bereft.
All in my life was “cut short”
Without income I felt like a glut.
I realized my health wouldn’t “grow back”
This wasn’t a bad hair cut.
I had long talks with myself
As I searched for a new way to go,
Windows began to open,
One day, there appeared a rainbow.
The violets on the windowsill bloomed
And something changed within me.
I began to have dreams while awake,
Of new ways my life could be.
I discovered new depths to life,
Pursued talents once untapped.
I now had the time and incentive,
As I began to adapt.
I can’t say life is easy
It’s more like a winding maze.
All curves are not dead ends as
Love and faith light my dark days.
Much time has now passed by,
I have wisdom up to my ears;
But I have survived to tell the tale
After all these pain filled years.
Many aspects of my life
Were indeed “cut short,”
But you can grow new “pieces” of life
And that’s what I’m here to report.
Weekly Dose of Sue 
Beautiful. I’ll expound later. I need to think and let emotions settle a bit.
Laura dear girl, I know…change is so painful on top of what we’re already feeling in our bodies. Thinking of you. Love ya, Sue
Yes. Although in my case, I kind of knew what was coming to some extent. I had no idea that this time it would come so completely. My doc and I believe I had JRA starting in 6th grade, but went in to a remission for many years. The RA returned in those same joints first, but then continued coming. So much to adjust to and so fast, isn’t it? And then, well, it just keeps coming. And we try to keep rolling with the punches. With each new “thing” we are like that chrysalis, waiting for the butterfly to emerge.
Amen Lyn, Amen!! Hugs dear friend.
Lyn That sounds very likely. Yes, it sort of steamrolls over us at times. However, I don’t think the embryonic butterfly can be crushed if we don’t let it. Sometimes we just have to put one foot in front of the other and move; then tomorrow comes. We are usually given the strength to handle what is there but sometimes that old steamroller leaves me panting for relief and air. That doesn’t usually last for that long, thank God.
Hope you’re able to rest after your marathon week.Love you gal, Sue
good girl, lynn. it’s worth the time to digest all this info Lynn.
love you all dear girl and all that goes with you ……..
let the sunshine in. forever and ever.
love to all on the blog today!! XXX
CHRISYSALIS IS COMING YOUR WAY SOON MY DARLING DEAR LADY. NOW IT’S JUST TIME TO SIT BACK AND WAIT FOR THE MIRACLE OF LIFE TOO HAPPEN. HOPE YOU CAN BE THAT PATIENT. LOVE Y OU LYN, SO NOW WE NEED TO SEE THOSE MIRACLES IN YOUR LIFE HAPPENING. STAY STRONG. SOME TIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT TO HAPPEN. REMEMBER THAT LYN. I KNOW IT HARD FOR EVERYONE TO WAIT F0R IT TO HAPPEN BUT IT WILL IN A FEW DAYS. REMEMBER LOVE, PATIENT AND PLEASE JUST GET ON WITH OTHER THINGS IN YOUR LIFE AND ONE DAY A MRACLE WILL HAPPEN!!! NO ONE CAN RUSH THIS BABY ON……. LOVE YOU DEAR JEN. LET ME KNOW WHEN THE MIRACLES HAPPEN AROUND THERE. GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU ESPECIALLY THAT LITTLE GIRL THAT I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE A KISS AND HUG TOO.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO FOR EVERYONE WATOMG ON THE MIRALE OF LIFE.
LOVE YOU ALL
XXX
Sue, you have done it again dear lady. As I was reading this I caught glimpses of your life and all that you have shared and been through. Parts of it broke my heart. Other parts gave me hope. I may be disabled but there is something out there I can do to try and encourage people to not give up. If we ask God to show us what we can do in our disability , He will give us wisdom. I can still take care of most all of my needs, I am able to drive and go places, I may have to use a walker to help me stand up and walk or my scooter but I don’t have to give up or give in to the things that have been thrown at me. I have to get up and move and keep everything loose in my body. No feeling sorry for myself. I have made it 14 years as a breast cancer survivor and that is just one thing I have gone through in this journey. There are many more things and I can be proud that I never gave up or will give up! I never once said why me Lord. Your poem tonight has really inspired me! Thank you so much .. You are loved very much! God Bless! Sending you hugs!! Donna
Donna dear, you are one of those people I admire. You are always rising to the top and I have some idea of what you struggle with on a daily basis and have been struggling with. I realized today in talking to my PT that it has been 30 years for me and in many ways it doesn’t seem like that long. In many other ways it seems like I was once another, completely different person. I’m often surprised by life…ever upward. Love, Sue
KEEP IT GOING STRONG GOOD LADY…… LOVE YOU ALL
XXX GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR TROUPS. FROM WHAT I CAN SEE A VERY POWERFUL TROUP. GOOD FOR YOU SWEET LADY. LOVE YOU TO PIECES/ XXX
GOD BE WITH YOU.
XXX
Wow Sue, hit the nail on the head. I find myself sloshing through some stormy changes right now, looking for the rainbow on the other side. Not bouncing back as quickly from this back surgery and wondering about the long term impact career wise, knowing I can’t afford to retire yet. Not able to sit for great lengths of time either so even a computer based job is not looking great unless I can work from home laying down. Keeping hard at the physical therapy and hoping this ship will turn around! Prayers appreciated. Love to all, Princess Crabby Pants
Dear Annie, I’m sorry. I thought you had already returned to work and you co-worker was taking a medical leave. I’m sorry to hear but not completely surprised that the recent surgery has left you having so much pain. I had hoped it would fix the pain, not make it worse. I know it’s discouraging when you anticipate the future. I also know there are many types of nursing jobs out there. Could you handle insurance job or home health? Maybe you just have to give it time if your disability is holding out. I know it’s a worry. Been there. Hang on, keep praying and putting out feelings to all you know. Give it time if you can. P.S. Glad you’re looking for a new kitty companion…a small one.That would give you someone to talk to when you’re down and I know how much you enjoyed your last cat. Hang on. Sue
Sue- I am back at work. Reduced hours (six hour shifts) for the next month. My boss will be taking medical leave soon. I just have to get up and move around a lot. And can’t take pain mess at work. Using my TENS unit during the day. The really bad nerve pain is gone, it’s just the sacral pain from the surgery (sort of like having a broken tailbone). Doc told me I can’t ever lift 40 lbs without help, so that may be a career changer for me. Just trying to think ahead.
Pain meds, that is not mess. Lol.
Yep hit the nail on the head there sue.
Things just keep coming as soon as you get used to one thing and can live with it along comes another
Leaves a waste land there..but as you say it’s to be filled!
A sad sad tale ..but..one that gives hope as there is something we can clutch onto somewhere if we can just see it
Chris
Chris, I know you know all about complications in life. Hope the flap with your Dad got straightened out. I’m not surprised he still wants to and insists on being in charge. He’s a man. I think it’s harder for them to grow old and admit it than it is for women.
I’m sorry if this blog made you sad or you felt it was a sad tale. Life is often sad, isn’t it? Look at all you face each day yet you still have the stamina to keep on keeping on. I love all the new arrangements for spring you’re explaining on the last blog. Hope you can get back to the coast soon and that DH’s B/P is staying down while you’re at home. Hope also that DD’s trip was a good one.
Sometimes sadness pulls us under then other times we rise to the top. I often get the blues and have to take a break due to the many folks I talk to who are suffering while I am also going through something terrible…again. We need to regroup and renew often. After all, we’re only human and can only take so much without doing that. Love, Sue
Sue
I’ve just caught this post..I must have missed it
Yea I agree on it all…..no the blog wasn’t sad to me just provoking thoughts
And DD had a good time love Chris
Oh , PS- I am looking for a new kitty. My friend’s daughter volunteers at a rescue organization and is on the lookout for my new baby. Saw one I really liked last weekend but he is a bit larger/heavier than what I would want. 20 lbs of pounce in the middle of the night is quite a lot!
Annie, indeed…twenty pounds sounds a bit excessive for a bad back. Sue
SO HAPY FOR YOU ANNIE. TAKE IT EASY. I DON’T THINK I COULD LIFT 40 LBS. SOUNDS LIKE LOTS OF WEIGHT.
HOPE ALLL CONTINUES TO GO WELL FOR YOU.
LOVE YOU BIG.
XXX
WOW, NO KIDDING, 20 LBS IS A LOT TOO MUCH FOR OU MUCH SWEET ANNIE. XXX
Annie, I understand what you mean about the lifting. Yes, it would be a good idea for you to start thinking in another direction, perhaps. There is a variety of jobs out there for nurses and many don’t involve lifting at all. I know you’ll find your way but there may be some changes coming your way and I know how much you love working with the kids. For now, just do all you can to get well. Sacral pain is awful…I know. Hope you’re getting help from PT. Hang on through this time, okay? It doesn’t hurt to look at all your options. Love you, Sue
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH SUE ON TISH ONE ANNIE. YOU JUST HAVE TO STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT. SHOULDN’T TAKE TO LONG EITHER……… 20 LBS – WOW WAY TO MUCH WEIGHT FOR ME ME TO WITHSTAND DURING THE DAY…. DON’T YOU AGREE??????? DOES’T SEEM HARD. LOVE YOU SWEET PEA. XXX HOPE YOUR SMART CELLS KICK IN ANYTIME NOW. LOVE YOU DEAR SWEET NESS. XXX
GOT TO WRITE A QUICK MESSAGE…..GOING TO OUR FRIENDS TODAY, MY DH HAS PROMISED TO HELP BUILD A GREENHOUSE, AND ITS BLOOMING HOT FOR DOING THAT KIND OF WORK……BIT WORRIED HE WILL OVERDO…..DON’T KNOW WHAT MY ROLE WILL BE IN ALL THIS, BUT I CAN’T LEAVE AND COME HOME TILL ITS DONE….SUPPOSE I WILL BE DOING THE CATERING…SO DAMN TIRED FROM LACK OF SLEEP AND MUSCLES AND BONES SCREAMING AND ITS ONLY 10AM………………AH WELL STOP MOANING JENNIE AND JUST GET ON WITH IT………..LOVE YOU GUYS, YOUR COURAGE NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME…………….LATER…..JENNIE XXXX GENERAL FACTOTUM.
PS….SUE THE NEW BLOG IS GREAT, THANK YOU SO MUCH, WILL HAVE ANOTHER READ TONIGHT XX
Jennie, Hope today goes well for your extremely generous DH. If you’re doing the catering, know it will be delicious. Hope you feel better as the day progresses. Building someone a greenhouse is so kind. Love, Sue
good morning pretty lady, this sounds like my life, do hope are doing well, and we both come out of this awful trip we are on now. love you , your post, especially wonderful video’s. Your such an awesome person. bless you
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Hello, viccica3, I don’t believe I’ve seen you here before, so welcome. If you’ve commented before, I apologize, but still glad you are here enjoying and gaining from Sue’s blog. 🙂
Hello viccia3 ! We welcome you if you are only now commenting. Good to see you, sorry for the reason.
Tonie
Hello viccia3, welcome to the blog if this is your first time on here. Wish it was under different circumstances. Hope you will feel comfortable enough soon to share. Have a Blessed day! Donna
Viccica, or is it Sandy? Good to hear from you on here and pleased you got something of value from the new poem. Hang in there dear girl. Sue
Sue, I always think you write these Blogs jabout me! That old steam roller is right on top of me at the moment and I am screaming to it to move!!! I saw my GP yesterday for my injection of my twice yearly osteoporosis drug and she declared me well enough from my cold to have the first infusion of Rituxan so I am waiting for a call with an appointment time. I am a bit concerned about the long list of serious side effects but I know several people who have had the first two infusions and got along fine and I am in a severe flare and this is my only option left. Love and Hugs … Pommum Brenda
Pommum Brenda, you know as a former RN that any drug possible side effects can scare the crap out of you. You won’t get all the side effects but still…you must try it. It has to be better than the hell you’ve been in all year. I pray it goes well and that you get in there very soon to have it done. Take heart from those you know who have had it done and done well. Just keep thinking about summer at the cottage and all the good times you will have with your adorable grands. Many hugs back at you. Love, Sue
POMMUM BENDA I AM ONE OF THOSE WHO WILL BE STARTING THE NEW DOSE OF THAT MED ALSO. I’M HOPING IT DOES WORK WELL THIS SUMMER. GOD KNOWS I NEED A BREAK IN THE ATION NOW. PRAISE TO YOU DEAR LORD THAT THIS ONE WILL WORK FOR ME THIS SUMMER !!!!!!!!! P L E A S W E ! I KNOW THIS IS ONE LITTLE PRAYER IN THE WHOLE SCHEEM OF THINGS, BUT FOR ME IT’ITS MY WORLD OF THINGS TO GO FOR RIGHT AWAY!!!! THANK YOU GOD AND THANK YOUR MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS THEY GAVE VOU BOTH BIGTENEN ME. THEY ARE MY SWEEY BUTTERFLIESS IN THE SPRING FOR ALL OF US HERE. THANK YOU PAM FOR YOUR YOUR KINDA WORDS IN THE SPRING, LOVE TO ALL MY FRIENDS LL OVER THE WORLD==RLD, IT JUST SEEMS SO BIG RIGHT NOWW.\\,
LOVE TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS SITUATION – SHE WILL HELP JUSTYN IN HIS QUEST FOR DOING WELL FOR HIMSELF, SO IMPORTANT JUSTYN. LOVE YOU MAN.
KOWN UP TH E GOOD-WORK FOR NOW AND FOREVER. I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU JUSTYN. SO IF YOU NEED HELP,. GIVE ME CALL. AND O’F COURSE, YES SIRRIE BOB I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU TO GIVE MY TIME TIME FOR YOU SWEET PEA/ AND MAYBE THE TWO OF OUS CAN BECOME A ROCKET HOUSE.!!!!! JUST LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE SO I CAN KEEP MYSELF ON A SCHEUDLE. VERY IMPORTANT TO ME IN MY CONDITION.
LOVE YOU SWEET HEART. MUMMAhttp://2.gravatar.com/avatar/b46eb5fceaac9e2dabda1c6e73ba9ec0?s=25&d=http%3A%2F%2F1.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D25%26amp%3Bd%3Didenticon%26amp%3Bforcedefault%3Dy%26amp%3Br%3DG&r=G
Well, disabled doesn’t mean dead ! If only we change as our life does. Some things are constant (besides the pain) and others are constantly changing. Things we need and things we want change almost daily. I find great joy in my life these days. Happiness in the life around me. No, it isn’t all sugar and spice, lot more spice than sugar. But God’s love and grace and mercy still keeps us where we need to be. Love to all, prayers for your healing and JOY.
Tonie
Tonie dear friend, I think we all know you’re a spicy lady. It pleases me so much to hear you say you are happy right now. Saw the pics of you and Baby yesterday on FB. She getting used to it? When I think back to all you went through over the last three years and even longer and see where you are now…I am truly blessed. We each have to have time outs, strengthening rest periods, high and low times and that way we can fully appreciate the joys in life. Love, Sue
Sue:
Baby did better than she did before. I just rode her around and around the yard. It’s me who is not doing well with it. Can barely get my leg over the saddle 🙂 Been trying to build up the muscles so I can get on her better. But she did good, behaved better. Just needs more of it. Hopefully the weather will cooperate where I can do it more. As she improves (and me) we can take longer rides.
Indeed, the time outs are so necessary. Yesterday the wind was so high and strong, I did nothing outdoors. Went to the gym, came home and read on the couch the rest of the day.
We are not supposed to get above 60’s (low) for the next week. I am longing for the warm winds we got teased with a week or so ago !!
Praying for your strength dear friend. Take care of you
Love
Tonie
THAT WAS PERFECT FOR ME SUE AND ALL PEOPLE HERE I WOULD SAY. I NEED TO FIND MY PLACE IN THIS NEW WORLD OF MINE. GUESS I’M A SLOW LEARNER. HANGING ON AND THE KNOT IS TIED. THANK YOU AGAIN SUE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE GIVEN ME AND MANY OTHERS. YOU ARE OUR SPECIAL EARTH ANGEL.
LOVE YOU BIG.
XXX
Suzanne, glad you are still being blessed by the blog. I’m no angel; just an old, hurting nurse with a big mouth. Hope spring arrives soon for you before all those seedlings outgrow their pots. Sounds wonderful. Love you, Sue
WELL SUE DH STARTED REPOTTING SOME OF THE SEEDLINGS. JUST A VERY STRANGE SPRING THIS YEAR. SNOW IS SLOWLY BUT SURLY MELTING. WAS WALKING AROUND OUR GARDENS AND LO AND BEHOLD I HAVE SHOOTS COMING UP. I REALLY DON’T REMEMBER WHAT I PLANTED IN THE FALL SO THIS YEAR MY FLOWER GARDEN WILL BE A SURPRISE.
I FEEL BLESSED THAT I FOUND YOU ON THE OTHER SITE YOU WERE ON.
LOVE
XXX
HELLO…WOW TONIE, GREAT PIC OF YOU, WHAT A LONG WAY BABY AND YOU HAVE COME. HURTING BADLY TODAY, KNEW I WOULD……ALL THE SITTING ABOUT AND USING ANOTHERS SINK THAT WAS SO LOW IT HURT MY NECK, THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE SLEPT BETTER LAST NIGHT FROM SHEER EXHAUSTION AT HAVING SUCH A BUSY DAY, BUT I WAS UP MOST OF THE NIGHT IN TEARS INSTEAD. ITS A HIGH PRICE TO PAY SOMETIMES, TRYING TO HELP OTHERS WHEN YOU NEED HELP YOURSELF.
STILL AT LEAST TODAY I CAN SIT IN MY GARDEN AND APPRECIATE ALL THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND PLANTS PUT IN IT BY MY SWEET DH.
HELLO TO VICCICIA……WHAT A PRETTY NAME…..CHRIS ..YOU OKAY AT THE SHED?
EVERYONE, HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD AND BLESSED DAY…THINKING OF YOU ALL……LOVE JENNIE XXXXXXXXX
Jennie:
So sorry you hurt so much. Wish I had your dh over here to help me build a greenhouse ! I would love to have one. I have looked at small ones just to put some plants in. It stays cold so long here in the mtns.
Seems to me the more exhausted I am the worst I sleep. But it is still a good feeling when you help others. I have been on the receiving end of that help and I can tell you how much it is appreciated. You have no idea. Take care and enjoy your garden. I am working on something like that for my back yard. Just plants and rocks and natural setting. It will get there.
Love
Tonie
TONIE…LOVING YOUR IDEAS, MY DH WOULD BE OVER THERE LIKE A SHOT IF HE COULD, HE LOVES A CHALLENGE, IF YOU COULD HAVE SEEN THE STATE OF OUR GARDEN WHEN WE FIRST MOVED HERE, IT WAS HARD TO TELL IF THAT’S WHAT IT WAS……IT TOOK FIVE YEARS TO GET IT RIGHT, NOW ITS MAINLY MAINTENANCE. YES I CAN SYMPATHISE WITH YOUR SLEEP PROBLEMS, WATCHING THE CLOCK GO ROUND THEN HAVING TO START A BUSY DAY IS NO FUN IS IT? ANYWAY, IT WAS NICE TO HELP OUT WITH QUITE A MAMMOTH TASK, WE ALL DO WHAT WE CAN TO HELP ONE ANOTHER.
SEND SOME PHOTOS WHEN YOU CAN OF YOUR PROGRESS….LOVE JENNIE X
Jennie, I am sorry you are having so many after effects from yesterday. It always seems like one step forward, two steps back, doesn’t it? Hope the heating pad will help your neck. It’s odd how these very sensitive bodies react to even the smallest changes…I hate to admit it but we are fragile. I guess that can be good if we think of ourselves as crystal or a lovely vase or statue. That problem is they don’t move and we must. You know you did the right thing in helping out but you also know there is always a price to pay.
Your husband is a plant genius. We’re all so envious of all of his beautiful accomplishments. I don’t even like Jim to touch, move or breathe on any of my plants. It just isn’t his thing. He gets a bit picky with me for leaving a lamp on near an African violet in the house but that’s the way it is. My violets are gorgeous and they deserve the light.
Thanks for mentioning Chris was at the coast. I lost track and thought she was still at home.
I made, for me, a big trip out yesterday to the nursery and bought some new plants for my old porch. It was such fun but they are still in the trunk of my car and Beth will help me bring them in today. She’s a plant person, too. Enjoy your garden seat today dear girl. You deserve a day to recoup. Love you, Sue
HI SUE……SPENT A NICE AFTERNOON IN THE GARDEN AFTER FINISHING MY CHORES….OH I LOVE AFRICAN VIOLETS, WE GROW THEM HERE TOO…….
YOU ARE SO RIGHT MY FRIEND, WE ARE FRAGILE INDEED, AND I FIND IT VERY DIFFICULT BEING AROUND FRIENDS WHO ARE HEALTHIER, ITS NOT ENVY, ITS FEELING SO DAMN HELPLESS WHEN ASKED TO JOIN IN SOMETHING WHICH YOU KNOW WILL HALF KILL YOU IF YOU DO.
SUE, HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF PAIN IN THE PUBIC AREA…..RIGHT UNDERNEATH NOT ON THE TOP OF THE BONE? I HAVE STARTED GETTING PAIN THERE WHICH FEELS VERY MUCH LIKE O/A, AND I THOUGHT, SURELY NOT, BUT I DON’T KNOW SO MUCH….A DIFFICULT ONE WHEN THERE IS NOTHING TO SEE. I WOULD APPRECIATE KNOWING IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE HAS EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS.
I BET YOUR JIM LIKES TO LOOK AT THE PLANTS/FLOWERS, EVEN IF HE DOESN’T KNOW DIDDLY SQUAT ABOUT THEM, BUT THEN I BET HE IS A WONDERFUL NURSE, AND MY DH HAS TO HAVE HELP WITH A BANDAID……..lol..
RIGHT OFF TO SEE IF I CAN SOAK AWAY SOME OF THIS DARNED PAIN…….YOU TAKE CARE IN YOUR GARDEN WHEN BETH COMES, CAN’T HAVE YOU FALLING OVER, BUT I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE GETTING IN TO YOUR BACK YARD………………..LOVE AND PRAYERS…JEN X
Jennie, Beth and I just got back from the nursery and are a terrible influence on each other. SHe bought tons…I spent enough yesterday and just got a couple more ceramic pots for violets that need re-potting…one in yellow and one in bright white. I actually did buy one more basil for pesto and a couple lovely little creepers. I love to fill pots and have some creeping over the sides. We were out there in the rain today…a cold rain at that. Now I’m at home on the heating pad trying to warm up and dry out for half an hour before I have to go for PT.
Yes, Jennie, I have that kind of pubic pain/pressure when I’ve stood too long and on the top of the bone often when my sacroiliac joints are in a bad way. That particular feeling is like an elephant is sitting on me. The standing pain is more like my insides are trying to fall out of me. Awe the sweet life, huh? I find pain so distracting at times I feel like I’m senile. I know it’s just the distraction but it is still distressing. It’s difficult with others who don’t understand. That’s the good thing about close friends and family, you can say, “Hey, let me lean on that shopping cart,” or “I must sit or lie down for a few mins.” As ANNIE iin the musical would say, “It’s a hard knock life.” Love you, Sue
SO HAPPY YOU GOT OUT WITH BETH TO BUY NEW PLANTS SUE. SOUNDS WONDERFUL TO ME. JENNIE I GET THAT PAIN ALSO. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO ME WHEN I’VE BEEN STANDING FOR A WHILE. ENJOY YOUR SOAK IN THE TUB.
LOVE YOU ALL
XXX
Hi all
Had a good time with our friend who came up yesterday.but Altho her stay was good.the 6 hr talking took its toll on my throat and swollen vocal chords .all aching today there but getting better
My dad today..oh dear no need to go,into it but it took about an hour on the phone today to the TV shop
Then my dad wouldn’t answer the phone .and when he does its so difficult to understand him at all.and he maintains he can’t find the TV remote to turn it down..and my throat is aching…oh it just goes on
We are no nearer sorting it all out they want to send someone to test the aerial.he doesn’t seem to think it needs it..the new TV they bring obviously is a problem which twice they said is the aerial…oh dear! So fed up with it
D h hearing is bad today and he seems confused on these new tablets I’m sinking a bit with it all
But anyway..nice weather and gives it tomorrow as well
GS is going tomorrow to swap my dads phones about……
Nowt to say my brain is all used up..I’m sure others have been there too..it’s just not stretching to cover it all
Chris
Dear Chris, Oh dear. With every sentence you wrote I just kept thinking about your poor vocal cords…I know that burning. What a time of it having to be understood by your Dad after the fifteenth time you’ve explained something at the top of your lungs and voice and then to have DH have worse hearing today. Check off today sweet lady. Move on to tomorrow because it’s coming anyway. Sometimes it just sucks and there’s not much encouragement to be had; just rest and the hope for a better tomorrow. Much love, Sue
Well:
Just when I thought I would have to go searching again for a home, God gave me a plan B. THe one I had my heart set on, wasn’t such a good deal, nothing had even been tested to see if it worked ! So passed on it, and went today to a local place, looked over their trade in’s and found me one I paid for ! Just the right size for me and the boys. So much work to be done in the near future. Taking down underpinning, finishing packing up what needs to be done. Yadda Yadda. Much prayers will be needed twixt now and then. At least I won’t have to get all out. This one is staying and will be used for a work shop of sorts. SO I can leave all the big stuff in here and just move it over later.
Well, very tired and feeling ucky due to this awful cold wind we have had all day, so I am going night night
Love
Tonie
Congratulations, Tonie! Now rest. Pleasant dreams!
Tonie, I’m happy for you if you’re happy. It’s a little confusing…the details, just want to be sure you like it and it gives you a bit more room than you currently have.
Sorry about the cold wind. Do take care and bundle up. How are the chicks who are now larger doing with the others…integration going on there? How’s that cough? Thinking of you, love, Sue
Sue:
Yes, Happy ! I do like it. The one I had picked out, had a much larger bathroom, etc. WHich is why I like it more. But this one gives much more room and is very clean and nice. WIll be good for us ! AND has a dishwasher ! YEAH !!
Chicks are getting on better. They go to the shed at night now and roost up in the laying boxes. I must get a pic of it. So cute. Cough is gone THANK THE LORD ! Must get going to exercise class !
Love
Tonie
So glad for you Tonie. God’s plans are always the best plans. I know you are excited about this. When will it get set up? Are you putting the new one in the same place as the one you are in now and move that one elsewhere? It is good that you will have a place to use for whatever. Did your new one have any furnishings? I wish I could come and help you but I wouldn’t be any good. I will pray that someone will come and help you with any big things or heavy things. I am so happy for you. This is one of those good changes! Take care of yourself lady and try and not overdo. The pictures of you on Baby were so good. You will get used to each other. Did you ever get the poles for the horse shed up? I think you said the guy didn’t show up the one day because he had to work. Anyway, one day at a time. That was my motto when I was going through the cancer treatments. LOVE YOU. Sending hugs. I am tired and hurting so I will chat with the rest of you later. By the way, I got my van fixed and back today. It was the thermostat. I hope no more money to be spent on it for a while. I had to get the oil changed again even though it had just been changed when I got it inspected, because running hot messed up the oil. Something new I learned. All right everyone, good night. Donna
Donna:
Not being moved in til next month some time. I have to get all little stuff packed up here and everything unhooked and ready to move. Just gonna slide this one over into the pasture and use it as a workshop/storage. This way I can move the big stuff out afterwards 🙂 Bonus. Still working on the shed, and keep praying for that help. I am gonna need it !
Love
Tonie
LOTS OF GOOD NEWS ON HERE NOW….GREAT, TONIE IS GETTING HER NEW HOME AT LAST WITH MORE SPACE, SUE BEEN IN THE GARDEN RECENTLY….CHRIS …THROAT RECOVERING…DONNA HAS HER VAN BACK SAFE TO DRIVE NOW….ITS ALL GOING ON…….ANNIE IS BACK AT WORK WITH LESS NERVE PAIN AND ON THE HUNT FOR A NEW CAT……I HOPE LYN WILL BE OK, SENDING PRAYERS FOR HER……………..ME..??? WELL I AM JUST COPING WITH NEW PAINS, BUT WON’T BE GIVING IN ANY TIME SOON…..LOVE TO EVERYONE………..JENNIE XX
Jennie, Looks like you’re in a positive mood today. That’s good. Hope your back and neck are better after your day with friends. As far as my gardening…I wish. We have had rain ever since I loaded up on new plants so am waiting to get out there. Taking a lot of flack from my DH who, as I’ve said, doesn’t really “get” flowers. We tease him that we don’t even want him to touch them…they will wilt.
Do hope you have a good weekend and begin to feel better. Jim has an old friend coming to town for a few hours so I must straighten up things around here. Wish I could give Jake a much needed bath but don’t have that kind of strength. Went to PT yesterday and had the wrong day so will go back today, the right day. Duh. Still raining out there. Don’t complain, ever, because our neighboring state, California, is so very dry it’s tragic. Wish we could send them some water. Well dear, do be good to yourself. Love, Sue
SUE……I AM TRYING TO STAY AND KEEP POSITIVE NOW UP TO MY TRIP…..I CALLED MY MOM TODAY, AND I THINK IT CANNOT COME QUICK ENOUGH FOR HER, SHE IS FEELING IT NOW, AND NOT TO SOUND UNGRATEFUL TO HER NIECE, BUT SHE IS RESTRICTED IN WHAT SHE CAN DO IN HER HOME, AND WHAT SHE CAN WATCH ON TV……SO THE SOONER WE GET HER HERE THE BETTER…..SHE CAN DO AS SHE PLEASES, WE HAVE NO RESTRICTIONS IN ANY PART OF OUR HOME OR GARDEN…….ONLY HOUSE RULE, NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE. I CAN’T BEAR TO HEAR HER SOUND SO DOWN, LIKE SHE HAS TO WATCH HER EVERY WORD……..WE WILL SOON CHANGE THAT.
YES I FEEL FOR THOSE IN CALIFORNIA TOO, I HOPE IT DOESN’T BECOME A REALLY SERIOUS ISSUE. WE ARE HAVING RAIN HERE, BEEN AWHILE COMING, SO GOODNESS KNOWS WHAT ITS LIKE FOR THEM.
CAN YOU NOT STAND JAKE IN THE SHOWER, OR DOES THAT INVOLVE LIFTING? WOULD HE LET YOU HOSE HIM DOWN IN THE GARDEN…BETTER THAN NOWT !!
OH DEAR SO YOUR JOURNEY TO GET YOUR PT WAS A WASTE, HOPE IT WAS A GOOD SESSION THE SECOND TIME AROUND………THINKING OF YOU MY FRIEND, TAKE THINGS EASY, JIM’S FRIEND WILL EITHER NOT NOTICE IF THE HOUSE ISN’T TICKETY-BOO, OR WILL BE TOO BUSY TALKING OVER OLD TIMES TO GIVE A….???///xxx
LOVE YOU……JENNIE XX
Tonie, I’m pleased and happy for you now that I know you’re happy. I couldn’t tell last night. You were probably too tired to sound enthused. It sounds good for you…more space and cheer. Are you keeping the old mobile because you want to or because they won’t move it off the land? Next month, huh? Yep. You are going to be busy. Glad that nagging cough has finally departed. Have a good weekend and try not to work all the time. Love, Sue
Sue:
I am keeping it cause they won’t take it as a trade in on a used unit. So it will make a good workshop. I can run power up to it. Yes, I was so ugh last night. That wind just lays me low ! Don’t know why, ,,,it did that in Az when we had wind storms.
Love
Tonie
Hello, all. I hesitate to say it, but so far today is going better than the last 2. Cases of bad news, bad choices, and miscues. That latter was my own misjudgment as to where the curb in the parking lot beside my space ended. I thought I was past it, but apparently not past the tip. Yes, it had a tip. Much better when they are rounded. Anyway, long story short, I ended up with the frame of my passenger side near the front wheel stuck on it. I had to call AAA and get a tow truck to lift me up and off of it. Of course, it was a quick little errand to CVS for allergy meds, so I had Sadie along. I couldn’t raise DD to come get the poor pup so she had to ride it out with me. Embarrassing and not much fun. Thankfully my car is ok, the only casualty being my brand new as of last summer right front wheel rim. Ugh. Thankfully, the tire is ok. They were new at the same time and I had snow tires on it this winter, so really like new tires. DH thinks I should order a new one to replace it, but since 2 of the aforementioned black cloud of misfortune are also matters of $ I am not sure.
Feeling the effects of this cold snap we’re having. Not enjoying it. I want those days in the 70s back!
Full day tomorrow. First, a road trip with my mom. My aunt (my Dad’s sister) died and her funeral is in my hometown late tomorrow morning. DH can’t go, so mom and I are going together. After the service we will go to visit my grandmother (Mom’s mom). I’m looking forward to seeing her. It’s been a while. DH and I will be going out to dinner at a café we’ve not been to yet, so we’re looking forward to it.
Much as I’d like to enjoy a quiet evening to myself (everyone else is working), I am still trying to catch up on things around here. I supposed I’d better be getting back to it. Will have to crash at some point so I’m rested for tomorrow.
Donna, great news about the van; Tonie, I think this new home will be just the ticket for you and the boys. The chicks sound so cute.; Sue, I hope you have the energy you need to do that straightening up, and weather finally cooperates so you can get those flowers in; Jennie, so nice to hear you so chipper!; Chris, good to hear from you even as your Dad’s antics continue. I hope you get it all sorted out; Annie, you surviving ok? The kitty hunt sounds exciting! I hope you see the cute little video I shared on FB. Now that’s a lap full of kittens!
Take care, all!
LYN…THINKING OF YOU…….
TONIE…THRILLED YOU GOT YOUR NEW HOME AND THE COUGH HAS GONE…A REAL BONUS.
DONNA…EVERYTHING OK WITH YOU LOVE?
CHRIS…THINGS SETTLED DOWN WITH DAD AND HIS PHONE PROBLEMS? RAINING HERE TODAY, AND SAME FOR TOMORROW….HOW ARE YOU FEELING.
JUST BEEN WATCHING THE MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LONDON, ITS “ANZAC ” DAY, SO MANY LIVES LOST IN GALLIPOLI…IT WAS VERY MOVING……AND NOW WE ARE ALL WAITING FOR THE NEXT ROYAL BABY TO BE BORN TO WILLIAM AND KATE…….A BIT OF A CONTRAST THERE.
LOVE AND GOD BLESS TO ALL……………..JENNIE XXXXX
Lyn, Sorry I get this to you sooner because now you will be traveling but I am sorry to hear about your aunt and hope you and your Mom have a safe trip and get in some good visiting with your grandmother. I am so sorry to hear you had such a rotten time with the car. You must have been so frustrated and upset with yourself but my dear, you’re only human and sometimes when we’re in a rush or our minds are on something else, things just happen. I know the financial part is stressful and pray whatever else is going on will work out for you very soon.
You need some more of that lovely, balmy spring weather. I pray you get it very soon. I know you’ll take comfort in Sadie’s kisses and the kitties purrs. Hang in there sweet friend. All will be made right. Love you, Sue
GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR MOM ON YOUR JOURNEY. TAKE GOOD CARE LYN. SENDING YOU GUIDING ANGELS AND PRAYERS TO KEEP YOU SWEET. LOVE YOU DEAR LYN. YOU MY DEAR HAVE BEEN THROUGH A WHOLE LOT. HERE IS A HUG FROM ME TO YOU, MMMMMMMM, BUT IT WAS GENTLE.
XXX
Evening all:
Well, made it thru my workout today. It always makes me tired yet feel so good. Mowed the yard, so the next two or three days of rain we have in the forcast can grow it back. I burned most of the trees I cut down this evening as well. I got the rope out and lunged Baby for a bit. She was so funny. Bucking and carrying one. But she knows how. Next time I need ot leave the boys in the house cause they were barking and running her around, I was afraid she would run over them. I won’t get to work with her for a bit til the weather clears up. Red doesn’t understand how, so I need to teach him. Lyn, so sorry about your aunt. But enjoy the time with your mom and grandmother.
Love to you all
Tonie
Tonie, Wow, so now you’ve gone from one home to two. It will be nice to have another place for work and storage. You do know that means you’ll just gather in more stuff, don’t you? It’s like buying a big purse. You fill what you have…we all do. I know you’re facing a great deal of work and having the second trailer will take some of the pressure off and that’s good.
Hope you have some break and warmth in the weather very soon. Looks like we have sun today until this evening when we have a chance of more rain. Sounds like Baby is feeling so much better she is frisky. I understand what you mean about the dogs. Wouldn’t want them to get bonked. How are your thighs holding up? Getting used to it?
Oh my but you must have so much on your mind right now. Hang in there and it will get done in time. Love you, Sue
ON MY TONIE. I REALLY LOOK UP TO YOU DEAR LADY. I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MUCH YOU CAN GET DONE BY YOURSELF. YOU ARE FREAKING ME OUT….. DO TAKE GOOD CARE. WISH I COULD SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOU. THINK IT WOULD HELP ME GET MY LIFE TOGETHER FAST. THE NO NONSENSE METHOD, I WOULD IMAGINE.
HOPE ALL WORKS OUT TONIE BUT REMEMBER ONE MOMENT AT A TIME. EVEN FOR YOU SPICY LADY.
LOVE YOU BIG. GOD BLESS
XXX
Sue:
I am so excited yet overwhelmed at the same time. I will be so happy just to be done…have the new home in place THEN I will get excited over decorating, etc. This home will be for storage, maybe set up a work table , run power to it and finally do some woodworking I want to do. I have enough work to last me thru the summer this year for sure.
My daughter will be 39 on Wed. It doesn’t seem possible. I cannot believe my kids are the ages they are. She will be moving out here in June and is counting the days. I can’t wait to see them all again. Have ALL my babies in one place (well almost, my oldest will still be there )
I am hoping and praying for warmer weather soon !! But meantime I will pack up around here, and rest in between !
Love
Tonie
Just lost a long post don’t know why .long one to all
Be back later
TOTALLY UNDERSTAND CHRIS LOVE.
XXX
Morning all:
Another dreary overcast drizzly day here in the mountains ! Makes me swell, feel like yuk ! But I got work to do in here, so that will be my goal today, to pack up a lot of breakables and get them out of the way. Excited and overwhelmed at the same time. Must list and go thru it. One day at a time 🙂
Jennie, so excited for you and your trip to get Mamma ! You must take pics for us to see. I have some things a friend of mine gave me that were her Dad’s. He was Dutch. She always said of his stubbornness. “You can always tell the Dutch cause you can’t tell them MUCH”. Bells, and candle holders, pictures. I love em all. I am a magnet for all things old and different .
Take care all
Love
Tonie
TONIE….IF THE LAST SENTENCE IS TRUE…..YOUR’E GONNA LOVE ME…..HA HA!! GLAD YOU ARE CRACKING ON AND GETTING THINGS SORTED, HOPE I WILL BE SAYING THAT BEFORE THE YEAR IS OUT…..NO MORE VIEWERS SINCE MARCH….IT SUCKS….DON’T OVERDO, AND JUST REMEMBER TO BREATHE…KIDDING.
LOVE JENNIE XX
OH NOW JENNIE POO, YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE, REMEMBER THAT, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. I’M SURE MORE PEOPLE WILL COME SWEET PEA. YOU TAKE GOOD CARE NOW.
LOVE TO YOU AND DH.
XXX
Hey Jennie, I am ok. Not feeling great today. I had a busy day yesterday and getting in and out of my van 5 different times with my walker causes me pain. I also have developed a sore throat. I got another injection in my back. It helped last time so hope the same this time. If not, next time he will do a SI joint injection. I am sipping on some hot tea with honey. That seems to make the throat feel better. I will get on here later this evening or tomorrow depending on how I feel. LOVE YOU sweet lady, Donna
PS Sending love and Hugs to everybody.
Donna, hope the sore throat goes away quickly. Does it feel viral? Hope the latest injection also helps. SI joint injections are tricky and most of them are just in the muscles around the joint. To actually get into the joint takes special skill and a VERY long needle. It’s a huge. joint. I certainly do sympathize with that particular pain…indeed. Hope your weather is suiting you and you will feel better very soon. Love, Sue
Sue, the weather is cold and rainy. Have the heat on. The injection will just be around the muscles. He did say he would use an X-Ray to guide him..He doesn’t want me to stop my Coumadin to put it in the joint itself. Too hard with all the work involved to stop the Coumadin. I think the throat is from all the yellow pine pollen. It was all over my car yesterday. I did have a low grade fever yesterday at the doctor.. So I don’t know. Thanks for checking on me. LOVE, Donna
Donna
Sure hope you are not getting that junk I had. Do take care and stay out of the cold wind if possible !
THINKING ABOUT YOU DONNA AND SENDING YOU ANGELS. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ANGELS? JUST WONDERING. HOPE YOU STARTING FEELING BETTER SOON SWEETHEART. YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH WHOLE LOT LATELY AND THAT VAN OF YOURS IS NOW FIXED, YES BABY! SO HAPPY FOR YOU DONNA. HOPE THE INJECTION WORKS WELL FOR YOU ALSO.
SENDING YOU LOVE AND GENTLE HUGS DEAR LADY.
GOD BLESS
XXX
Jennie dear, Now, as far as getting Jake into the shower. You made me laugh out loud. Several years ago I always bathed our Annie, our Jack Russell we lost and thought, well, why not Jake. I got him in the shower, got him a bit wet and he shot out of there, pushing the shower door open and was off all over the BR. Doesn’t work. I have enough trouble right now keeping myself in the shower chair and feeling safe I fear. I think Jim will bathe him this weekend. I can manage George who looks so cute since his groomer, as I said previously. Doesn’t look like a Yorkie. Looks more like an Ewok out of STAR WARS. We had a nice visit with our friend and the guys went to dinner. I was babysitting the grands and after PT didn’t mind missing it at all. Jim brought me back some absolutely fabulous fettuccine with shrimp. Delicious. Still have some left for today.
I’ve been meaning to tell both you and Chris that I rented the British series CALL THE MIDWIFE, at least the first two seasons and absolutely love it. It’s so realistic and with me being an RN it’s even better. I love all the old 50’s music they play in it. Hearing songs I haven’t heard in years. Got season 8 of FOYLE’S WAR in the mail and am also enjoying that with Jim. We love that show.
I’m so sorry you haven’t had any lookie loos since March. I know it isn’t your lovely home that is the problem. It has to be the real estate market. I wonder why things are so slow in your area or is it all of France.
Had a hard time getting into PT yesterday. It’s so hard to drive with so much pain in my right SI joint but she fixed me up. I actually went on the recumbent bike and was weak but it felt good afterwards. Have some new exercises to do each day or some, every other day. Love my PT. She’s determined and caring. Well, back to potting some new little plants. Work a bit, rest a bit. That’s my motto. I’m trying the diaper thing..you know wetting a clean diaper and tearing the insides out to use with mulch. Hope it works. Love to you and DH, Sue
HI SUE….JUST BEEN WATCHING THE LONDON MARATHON…..SO PROUD OF THE BRITS AND THE ECCENTRIC COSTUMES SOME OF THEM RUN IN……ONLY IN THE UK HAVE I SEEN THIS….SO MANY SAD STORIES AS TO THE CAUSES SOME ARE RUNNING FOR…….JUST SAT FOR ON MY BUM FOR FOUR HOURS, FEELING IT NOW DESPITE THE HOME COMFORT…………OH I LOVE “CALL THE MIDWIFE” SO GLAD YOU LIKE IT TOO…..NOT AS KEEN ON “FOYLE’S WAR” BUT UNDERSTAND WHY ITS SO POPULAR.
AH !! NOW I GET WHY ITS SO HARD WITH THE BATHING OF OUR JAKE….I HOPE JIM GETS IT DONE FOR YOU. HA, LOVE THE DESCRIPTION OF WEE GEORGE, I CAN JUST IMAGINE HOW HE LOVES BEING GROOMED……MY SACHA RUNS A MILE AT THE FIRST SIGHT OF WATER…..THE TART!!
I DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER AS TO WHY PROPERTY IS GOING SO SLOW IN FRANCE, I DON’T THINK ITS THE SAME IN THE SOUTH, WHICH IS WHERE THE TEMPS ARE MUCH HOTTER.
YOU ARE MAKING SOME GOOD PROGRESS WITH YOUR PT, THAT IS SO ENCOURAGING FOR YOU, AND TO BE SEEN BY SOMEONE YOU TRUST, WHAT A BONUS.
GOOD LUCK WITH THE PLANTING, AND PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL……PROMISE?? LOVE YOU…JENNIE X
MADE A RIGHT PIG’S EAR AT THE START OF THIS POST….SORRY ABOUT THAT X
I loved “Call the Midwife”, and 3 seasons of Foyle;s War was enough for me. Not too into it now. I love all the Brit shows !
Suzanne, so good to hear the snow if finally turning to water. You’re fortunate to have and to feel up to working an actual garden. We live on a corner of a hill and most of my planting is done in pots on the porch and the deck which is actually the roof of our garage which is not used for cars because of it’s age…the spaces too small for modern cars. Enjoy all those mystery sprouts coming up. How fun that sounds. Isn’t there just something life giving about new plant life?
By my other site I assume you mean the blogs I wrote for everydayhealth.com. Yes, there are plenty of them because I wrote for them for seven years. Everyone can find them by going to suefalknerwood@everydayhealth.com. They changed the venue and took away all the old comments but the articles are still there by the hundreds.
I hope you’re doing okay and pray all is a bit better with your auntie. Love, Sue
I JUST REPLIED AND LOST MY POST. WILL BE BACK LATER. HAVE TO GO BUY MY MEDS.
LOVE TO ALL HAPPY SUNDAY!
XXX
SAME TO YOU SUZANNE….DON’T YOU JUST HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS?? LOVE JENNIE XX
Donna, my PT is working on strengthening the muscles around the SI for support. I have had the SI’s injected a couple of times years ago and it was awesome. The best rheumy in Beverly Hills who practiced at UCLA did it with the longest needle I’ve ever seen. It must have been about five inches long. It did bring me enormous relief but was basically just a diagnostic tool as it only last about a week then back to pain in the rear. It isn’t worth it to expose the joint to infection because that would be a nightmare. Yep, I’ll bet your problem is the pollen. When you can see, boy howdy. That’s enough to throat the nose and the throat. Do take care and if it is a virus or pollen, please try to rest.
I was just watering the new plants on the porch and saw a couple of deer crossing the street. So sweet. Glad they can’t reach our porch to eat…however. Love, Sue
Sue:
So glad your PT is helping you so much ! Enjoy your new plants 🙂 WIth all the rain we are getting, at least the flower seeds I planted are growing 🙂 Too cold for much to grow 😦 . At least next weekend it is supposed to be up to par temps . I did pack up a bit of stuff today, cleaned up at the church, practiced a few songs, and changed the bedding. Whew, didn’t think I did much, but now that I see it written down……
It has gotten so the day after the MTX, I feel so lousy ! This weather ain’t helping !
Lost another of our elderly in the community. His son lives across the road. I baked a cobbler with black and raspberries and took it over. So sad. (another thing I did ). Bad thing I did, I fell off the smart food choices wagon. Went to the hotdog supper the Oddfellows had. Oh yum…hotdog on potato bun with homemade chili, onions and slaw. Baked beans, fries and a drink with pound cake for desert. I DID plan on it, so it was on the agenda. Of course, the dogs got their fair share of it
well, off to bed.
Love to all
Tonie
Oh that meal sounds great tonie
Good news about your new home
AND don’t over do it !
Lyn
What a bummer with your car I hope all is well now and fixed.and you ok and the weather is warmed up a bit there
Donna hope the throat didn’t come to anything
Sue
Your porch must be getting to look really colourful now
Wrong day for your pt well it happens and to me as well.but she does seem to be improving things for you
Jen
Nice today..but gives it freezing 0c here tonight .i expect your filling up,your freezer for when your mum comes….I suppose it all starts to get awkward when you are staying with others ,shame for your mum tho for it to happen when she has lost her home
Well at home trying to catch up
My dads got worse and has to have plastic surgery for something that looks like an overgrown black blister on his neck tomorrow
We’ve got 2 Drs apps Tuesday and DH got dermatology for his skin moles etc on the same day
Just having a rest before I start on summat else
Chris.
HI CHRIS…..YES ITS BEEN COLD HERE TOO AT NIGHT, NOT THAT GREAT IN THE DAYTIME EITHER, BUT COULD BE WORSE……HAVEN’T HAD THE ENERGY TO FILL UP THE FREEZER TO BE HONEST, MUM IS FINE WITH FOOD ANYWAY, SO WE WILL JUST CARRY ON AS USUAL…….I CAN DO THAT STUFF WHEN SHE COMES AND SHE CAN HELP ME, GIVE HER SUMMAT TO DO.
OH POOR OLD DAD, HOW THE HECK DID THAT HAPPEN?
GOOD LUCK AT THE DOC’S FOR YOU AND DH, AT LEAST HAVING APPS ON THE SAME DAY SAVES YOU AN EXTRA TRIP…..HAVE A GOOD DAY…….LOVE JEN X
Oh and Suzanne
Good to know its warming up with you at last,I know how you love your garden and plants
How’s your aunt now?
And how’s you
Chris
OH CHRIS THANKS FOR ASKING. SHE IS KINDDA BIT LIKE YOUR DA I WOULD SAY. BUT IT’S ALL OKAY, CAN’T CHANGE ANYTHING ANYWAYS…. GOT TO GO WITH THE FLOW. OH HOW I LOVE MY GARDEN AND MY PLANTS, I WILL E-MAIL YOU A PIC OF WHAT WE ARE GROWING CHRIS, AND NOW HAVE TO START RE-PLANTING. MY GARDEN AS I TOLD SUE IS SPROUTING UP MYSTERY SHOOTS CAUSE I DON’T REMEMBER WHAT I PLANTED LAST FALL. PRETTY COOL EH!
YOU TAKE CARE DARLING, YOU ALSO HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH ROUGH TIMES AND I DO UNDERSTAND.
SOME DAYS WE JUST HAVE TO MAKE LIGHT OF THINGS BUT REALLY WE STILL ALL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THEM.
LOVE YOU CHRIS.
GOD BLESS
XXX
Donna, that darned pollen! I bet, too, that is a large portion, if not all, of your problem. You know it’s bad when you can see it! I can usually smell it then also. Yuck. I hope you do get much needed relief in that SI area.
Tonie, potato buns and bread – yum! I don’t get/eat them often, but always a favorite. DH and I joked that Sadie would love a taste of my leftovers last night – we went out to try out a café not far from us that we’d not been to and I had a steak 🙂 But we don’t give Sadie people food, so she didn’t get any. I’d hesitate with that particular steak anyway. It had a very spicy rub on it and I can’t be sure there wasn’t something that could be harmful for her.
Sue, sounds like Jim and friends had a nice visit and you benefitted from staying home – and ended up with a yummy meal anyway! I must say I’m pleased with your progress with your beloved PT. 🙂 Keep it up! I know, easy for me to say. But I know you can do it.
Jennie, excited for your trip and time with your mum. I know it won’t be easy, but will be so worth it.
Chris, so sorry you lost a long post! How frustrating. It sounds like you have a lot in the offing yet again. Will be thinking of you.
Well, folks, a strange, but much better day yesterday. My Mom and I did go down to the aunt’s funeral and were so glad we did. My aunt and uncle had moved away from the area many, many years ago and so there were only 26 of us in attendance – Mom counted. She wasn’t sure she’d recognize my cousins. She last saw them when they were small and only briefly when adults, at my Dad’s funeral. But she was keeping my kiddos occupied so didn’t get to see or talk to them much. I figured I’d be able to as I’d seen them more in their adulthood. Indeed, I was right. It was good catching up with relatives I see very rarely and haven’t seen in years. That side of the family is strange and doesn’t keep in touch. Stranger still was the actual funeral service. Since they weren’t from the area anymore, they had a local preacher come to do the service. You might assume and “generic funeral” service. I think we’ve all been to one at one time or another, but this was unlike any I’ve been to, and not in a good way. The preacher talked more about himself and his family than anything else – what??? It was VERY strange. Funny thing was, it turned out he was my grandmother’s pastor! And they like him at their church. Services where he doesn’t know the people must really just not be his strong suit. After the service we stopped to pick up some sub sandwiches and went to my grandmother’s for lunch and a visit. I love her! I can only hope and pray that should I live to my 90’s that I am as well and sharp of mind as she! Well, I may already be behind the 8 ball there, but one can hope! She’s amazing. As we were leaving she declared that since the sun was out it must be warmer and perhaps she’d mow a little of her yard! Really?? I think she has an acre or more. As I said, she is amazing. Mom and I also noted that 2 of my Dad’s sisters ended up with dementia (there were 4 children, my dad and one sister were heavy smokers and didn’t live into the age where they might have developed it). Hmmm…. not good odds for me. My grandmother and mother hope I have their genes. 😉 I said just so I don’t have a combo which would give me dementia AND a long life span! I joked Mom might be having to take care of me! She said she’d build a little shed for me behind the house. Hahaha! Had all 3 of us laughing. Long trip back up home, I drove, a little rest time and DH and I went out for dinner. Ate too much, home again and we just chilled and watched an action movie (DH like action 😉 ) SB joined us for the end of the movie. Good day. Now today I must get some things done around here. First, though, a walk for Sadie. Probably on the Trail. Look at the time! I must be off. Wishing all a relaxing Sunday!
LYN…..ALL A BIT WEIRD HUH? FANCY THE PREACHER MAKING MORE OF HIMSELF THAN HE SHOULD, GLAD YOU GOT TO SEE YOUR GRANDMOTHER…..I AM SURE YOU WILL MAKE IT TO YOUR NINETIES, NOT SO SURE I WILL EVEN THO MY MOM IS NINETY TWO….SHE IS SO MUCH HEALTHIER THAN I, DON’T KNOW WHERE THE HECK MY GENES CAME FROM……
A SHED BEHIND THE HOUSE…HMMMMM!!! WELL I’M OK THEN, GOT ONE OF THOSE, SO I GUESS I KNOW WHERE I AM GOING……..TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF LOVE………….JENNIE XX
Lyn, Well, the funeral trip took a few odd turns, huh? In the face of sadness isn’t it interesting how we often diffuse it with humor. I love the generational laughter. I miss my Mom at times like that but Beth and I still can crack each other up and now GD is old enough to join in. I think that’s one of my favorite features of human nature. Laughing through tears or weirdness. So sorry the funeral was different..sounds a bit “off.” Now as far as living long with dementia…at least you wouldn’t know it. I wonder how much dementia helps guard us from the pains of rheumatoid disease? Might be worth the trade, huh?
Sounds like you and DH had a wonderful dinner. Jim and I need to get out more often. I miss that so much but have been so out of it. Maybe if I’m a good girl and keep wiggling my fanny and legs with all this exercise it will pay off. We have a recumbent bike I gave to Beth. May borrow it back just to get stronger. Didn’t hurt my tush as much as I had feared. Never thought I’d be thinking about building up my derriere, but here I am. Hope your weather warms up for you dear lady. Like your new FB photo. Good color and you looked a bit flushed and healthier than you probably felt. Love you, Sue
Hi everyone, a short note to update. Throat is still sore though not quite as bad as yesterday. I am going to drink more hot tea with honey today. It is very cool here today. I will be staying in for sure. I ache all over. Going to try the heating pad. I hope the pollen will soon be gone. In 4 days it will be May and it is unusual for it to be this cool. I hope the rain we had yesterday washed a lot of the pollen away. Well I am going to make my tea and get the heating pad and try and get warm. I hope everyone has a good rest of your Sunday. Sending love and hugs. LOVE, Donna
Donna, still hoping it’s the pollen. Do take care and do all you can. Watch that fever, however, okay? Sorry you’re hurting and aching all over. Seems so many of us are right now. What a cold, wet spring you’ve had. Hang in there with your heating pad…a girl’s best friend. Love you, Sue
LOVE TO ALL AND HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE. GENTLE HUGS AND XXX.
NOW SUE YOU BE GOOD! LOL
XXX
Suzanne, forced to be good today. Rainy and cold here but at least we have spring. Many of our rhodies are blooming, daffodils already fading and the ground is wet but warm during the day except for cold wind today with some rain. We are on a downhill and catch the wind on the way to the Columbia River. Too cold for planting today. Loved the pics of your sprouts and the hope they represent. Hang tight. Those roses will be blooming before you know it. Love, Sue
Suzanne
Always good to hear from you.you do sound as if you may be feeling better is that just my wishful thinking,I do hope that you are
Lyn
You too sound so busy..how’s the throat now ?
Jen
You’ve still got the summer yet to sell the house.praps put it on the back burner in your mind for now with going on your trekking!
Well went to shed for the evening!.just sat and watched the sunset!.daft couple we are!
But it was a nice breather before the week starts….tired now..wonder if I will sleep.
CHRIS
Chris, I’m glad you got away from some of the problems. The shed has kind of acted as a release valve on your life when there’s too much pressure. Such a good thing.
The growth on your Dad’s neck sounds serious. Black is never good in any skin growth. Hope you and DH have good visits. Raining here today and I’m wondering where spring is although we are having temps above many in the south. Hope you get some sleep tonight…Love you, Sue
HI CHRIS…….YES I HAVE THE SUMMER, BUT FEEL ILL RIGHT NOW, AND COULDN’T CARE LESS IF IT SELLS OR NOT….AS YOU READ ON SUE’S POST, I HAVE WRITTEN WHY THE TRIP TO HOLLAND IS OFF, SO I WON’T REPEAT MYSELF…BEEN THINKING OF YOUR DAD, HOPE HE WILL BE OKAY.
MY DH AND I ARE LIKE THAT, WHEN WE WERE IN THE UK, WE USED TO TAKE A DRIVE OUT TO THE COAST IF WE KNEW A THUNDERSTORM WAS COMING, SO WE COULD WATCH IT HIT THE SEA….GREAT.
HOPE ALL WENT WELL TODAY….LOVE JEN X
Suzanne:
So good to see you coming out of the winter up there ! I’ll be glad when I can plant the garden and more flowers.
Lyn, my dogs eat a lot of fruits and veggies. They love them. And they get the occasional ice cream and chocolate. If they had their way they would always eat with me and what I eat 🙂 I am sorry your aunt’s funeral was so off. But glad you got to be with your grandmother. The lesson in church this morning was on the 10 commandments. We were discussing how we are to “honor your father and mother that your days will be long” Respect for our parents. Imagine, that could be one reason for long life .
Chris, Jennie, I hope it warms up for ya’all this week as well. I am so feeling the effects of this weather today. I had to play for song service tonight, and my wrists let me know about it as well. As well as my voice trying to go out on me while singing.
Donna, hope you are feeling better as well.
Here;s to all of us having a better week !
Love to all
Tonie
Tonie, saw your last entry to me but needed this reply spot. I am so pleased that you will have a new home and a work shop for all of that creativity you have. What a luxury for you…electricity in two places to be warm and have your tools, etc. So Nikki and the kids are coming out to you for certain? That’s the most wonderful news and how good for them as well as you. A clean, green, fresh new start. Sounds exciting. I can only imagine how she feels.
I know what you mean about our kids growing old. It feels strange, huh? Then I look at the grands, two graduating from college, another not far behind and the little ones getting so tall…life just keeps popping along. I’m proud of each and all of them and that’s a fine feeling and somehow makes my life worthwhile. I know you share that as we both watch them all grow. This move is so great for all of you.
I know you’re facing an enormous task so just one day at a time, okay? I know your faith leads the way and doors will open for help. I know that. Wish I was there to pitch a hand or at least a bit of a hand…all I have lately but I’m getting there. Much love as you set forth on so many adventures for the future. We each need something to look forward to and you have it two fold. Sue
Sue:
🙂 Your helping hand is to pray for the Lord to send me help in moving all the appliances in and out. There is just no one around who can. My son’s back is an impediment to his helping (if he would). I have to run up and check on the house today and then back to pack up more baubles around on the shelves. When I get this done, I will focus on the outsides. Give it time to warm up a bit.
Love you !
Jennie, Hope you get to warm up soon. That chill wind can cause so much trouble, I think for each of us. I know your Mom must be getting so excited and anxious. Hope she is recovered from getting smashed by the rescuers and pray it leaves no long lasting effects on her. Like you’ve said, you can take your time getting there and back again. You make the calls, okay? We will all pray for good weather for you and as you said, your Mom can help you when you get home. Tell her she’s not company…she’s family.
Your pics of home and garden are so fine. Ours is so little and just a porch and deck compared to yours. I have the yard guy coming to power wash our brick patio and retaining wall. SO much moss is clinging to all this year. As far as CA drought I’m afraid it’s already far too serious. I spoke to a cousin last week and they are only able to water their yards once a week and saw a special where the snow pack in the mountains of CA is 95% below normal. The river rapids rides are all going out of business…no river. It’s a terrible situation and with the dryness there they always have to worry about fires. They can be terrible down there. Well dear, time for bed here. Got a dentist appt. tomorrow…oh joy. Love you, Sue
SUE…..THOUGHT LONG AND HARD OVER THE WEEKEND, I HAVE BEEN VERY UNWELL FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS, AND DECIDED THE TRIP TO HOLLAND WILL BE A STEP TOO FAR FOR ME, SO AFTER MUCH THOUGHT, I CALLED MOM THIS MORNING, AND TOLD HER, SHE WENT A BIT QUIET ON ME, AND I THOUGHT “OH NO” BUT A LITTLE VOICE SAID “DO YOU STILL WANT ME TO COME” I BURST INTO TEARS, TOLD HER YES! MORE THAN EVER….SHE SAID WELL THEN WE WILL MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS. SO TOMORROW, SHE IS OFF TO THE TRAVEL AGENT TO BOOK A FLIGHT AND WE CAN MAKE THE TWO HOUR TRIP TO PICK HER UP….A LOT BETTER THAN A 3/4 DAY TRIP.
OH I AM SO RELIEVED, BUT AT THE SAME TIME UPSET THAT I HAD TO GIVE IN TO THE BLOODY PAIN ONCE AGAIN.
YOUR YARD WILL LOOK GREAT WHEN ITS ALL BEEN WASHED BY YOUR MAN, AND WITH THE POTS AND FLOWERS OUT, HOW COOL WILL THAT BE !!!
WOW I DIDN’T REALIZE THE SITUATION IN CA WAS A BAD AS THAT, BETTER START PRAYING FOR RAIN FOR THEM ALL THEN….DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE NEPAL SITUATION….ALL THOSE POOR SOULS WHO DIED, EVEN CLIMBERS ON EVEREST WERE BLOWN AWAY, ONLY THOSE ON A CERTAIN LEVEL GOT TO SAFETY.
GOOD LUCK AT THE DENTIST SUE, HOPE YOU ARE NOT TOO LONG HAVING TO SIT IN THE CHAIR FOR YOUR BUM…..LOVE YOU…JEN X
Jennie, A wave of relief just washed over me. You know I was striving so hard to support your decision but am now so peaceful at this new turn. Now you’ll have the strength, or at least more strength, to enjoy your Mom’s visit. I suspect the trip would not have been a piece of cake for her either or your DH. Now you can make ready for her and rest up. Love you too dear girl.
Yes, it is a good feeling to be getting things a bit more in order around here. In between days of rain we have had some sun. Today looks quite bright from in here at 8 AM. Hope to get a bit done before the dentist. I do hate these dental visits but as we all know…must do.
Oh yes, the news of the earthquake in Nepal is all over the news and so very tragic. So many deaths. All those precious souls. I fear and hate earthquakes having grown up in CA. Such tragedy is hard to comprehend, isn’t it?
Well dear, I know this decision came after much deliberation but you know I think it is a wise one. Have a wonderful day today, full of peace, okay? Love, Sue
Good morning all:
Jennie, so glad you decided not to make the trip. I was thinking about how you said you weren’t that close with your mom. I think maybe this will show her just how much you love her and need her. As much as she is going to need you. Sometimes all this gets ground out at the last of things. The kids who love you most are there for you.
I got up and fed this am, made coffee, did my devotionals and went back to sleep for 2 hours ! Must have really been tired. SO still lazing around and must get going. SO much to do, and not enough time to daudle around.
The sun is out today although it is only in the 50’s. But I have to work indoors so no biggy !!
Hope you all have a wonderful day !
Love
Tonie
Tonie, do you think the folks where you bought the mobile might know of someone? It seems it would be in their line of work. Do you have a big dollie with a strap? There must be some teens or guys out of work who could use a few dollars. I’m already praying and you know it will all come together when it must. I know it’s hard to take it one step at a time, however small, but that is truly the only way we practically can and must, right? I think each of us look at all you must do and feel for you in this but it is good. I’m getting excited for you. Now I’m going to have a cup of latte, take a shower, plant a flower or two and tread on over to the dentist this afternoon. Much love, Sue
HELLO….WELL TALK ABOUT THINGS CHANGING, JUST SPOKEN TO MY MOM, AND HER NIECE IS COMING WITH HER TO OUR HOUSE FOR A WEEK……SO NOW I DON’T HAVE THE WORRY OF MOM COPING AT A FRENCH AIRPORT…WONDERS NEVER CEASE…………..THINGS HAVE A WAY OF WORKING OUT, BEEN SO UPSET WITH IT ALL…………LOVE YOU ALL …JEN X
Jennie, Isn’t life amazing? Are they going to fly then? I remember the wise words I read many years ago written by the Rev. Billie Graham to “Let go and let God.” He does such a good job…God that is, don’t you think? Much love and joy on this end. Sue
Yes Sue….you are spot on, that’s exactly what I did. Pray and “Let go”…..the relief is palpable. Yes they will fly to France together, Marga will stay for a week, then we will all take her back to the airport, and Mom will stay on for another 3wks.
Got a birthday party to see to today for some friends, managed some sleep last night, so should be able to get through it. How are you doing Sue…..got all the potting up and planting done? Send me a photo when its all done…..I love to see other people’s gardens/yards, we seem to have quite a few keen gardeners amongst us don’t we??……love you my friend. ..Jen xx
With my dad a lot today while this thing was taken out
Very worried ,questions I asked kind of avoided being answered
Going to get dr to call see him tomorrow as last time in hosp a few weeks they said he needed iron tabs and he is tired all the time .he is so not with it at times
Well coronary clinic for hubby tomorrow and Dr appt for me ,followed by skin specialist for DH…..
So fed up..I know a lot have it worse but I still want a bit of peace where all is well.i want to turn the clock back to a time it was all ok…instead I’m remembering and sad
Oh Jen that Is Good news…..yep sue,s bit above by b. Graham fits so maybe I should try it!
Hope the dentist went ok sue
Gonna read my book.chris
Chris dear, I so understand. You’re fed up. Is that an English expression for you’d had enough? We use it frequently here. I know letting go is impossible when duty calls but in your heart and worry you can try to ease it by letting it go. My dear, I would also be concerned for your Dad. Low iron keeps the red cells from carrying oxygen and could be part of his confusion.
Good news as far as DH’s cholesterol level. One good thing.It’s amazingly warm here today at 77degrees. The car was actually hot when I got in it. Now we have a rainstorm coming in tonight.
Hang in there Chris. Hope you can get over to the beach house quite soon and hope tomorrow goes well sweet lady. Love, Sue P.S. My dentist trip was fine. One filling in the far back, as the doctor said, near my tonsils…if I had any. I’m okay.
Good only one filling well done!
May get to the beach house ,not sure,with my dads surgery done.he went to shops today on scooter tho.he seems well..but to soon to say what we will do.we may just go for the day at the weekend
Started Zantac to see if it will suit me for reflux but my skin is burning and itching tonite,so I don’t know what else I can take,I’ve tried them all. All the proton pump ones too
Started steam inhilations for my breathing again
I called the Dr to go see my dad today and he is pleased with him….said his iron was ok..they did a test the other week,so don’t know what the hosp.meant.two at odds with each other…as well my dad chirps up with the Drs and says he’s fine and all well…so I don’t know at all!
Sunny out now but cold out of it..yea your right on the expression …but better now
Chris
Chris:
Hang in and hold on. As Sue was reminding me One day at a time is all we can do. And the good thing is you HAVE all those memories. Getting older is sad as we see the end in site. But when all is over and the dust settles, those memories keep them alive for us. Even now, you can look at your dad and see the strong man he used to be. If we live long enough, all our kids will be thinking the same about us.
So glad your DH’s BP is better. Please take care of you.
Love
Tonie
Thankyou tonie
Hard innit tho?
Chris
DH had his cholesterol test back quite pleased really as the bp meds he is on put it up and he can’t take statins and he always reads high compared to mine and same food …it was 5.2 or 200 in USA .so that wasn’t bad. So that’s in for clinic tomorrow
Weather going colder here for a while. Don’t mind my winter clothes fit me better!
Chris
Chris……so pleased about DH’s cholesterol, what about the B/P ? How is Dad doing, its a lot to go through at his age. Its quite cold here too Chris….what the heck happened to the sun? makes everyone feel better huh? Got to host a birthday lunch today, and do most of the cooking, DH did a lot of the prepping that was bonus. Keep smiling love, you are not on your own….love you…jen x
Hya
DH Bp is good ,high in the morning tho ,but 135/85 at clinic later in day
Hope your not worn out after today
Chris
Chris:
I don’t take statins, but red rice yeast and niacin. It works just as well.
DH takes benecol in the drinks
I’ll have to see if he can take those with the warfarin
Chris
Tonie, do you take the flush free niacin? I hope so. My husband took it for a while and the first bottle he got the wrong one accidentally so He knows how it feels to have hot flashes. Ha Ha! He went on the correct one for a while. Now he is trying another statin drug. So far so good as far as side affects.
Good morning all:
Chris and Jennie, we are having a cold spell here as well. There was frost out this morning. Guess it is good I haven’t planted yet. At least the sun is out again. More rain tomorrow and then a warm up for the weekend. Next week we are to be in the 70’s ! YEAH !!
One of the men where I bought the trailer has found me some kitchen cabinets his neighbor has taken out of his house. I have to drive a bit to pick them up, but so what !! $20 in gas beats the price I would pay for new cabinets. It was very nice of him. And as you say Sue, God will make a way for me. No one around here that I know of can help me. No kids in the neighborhood anymore. Just mostly older folks like me 🙂 I do have a dolly, and so does Judy and my brother. I will put them all to use. I cleaned out my shed yesterday and put down some flakeboard in it that I had gotten by mistake for my new shed. So now it has a floor and will be better.
AHHH…Must get going. I found a new tv station on. Called Decades. Right now it is showing the old show “Millionaire” Anyone remember it ? Great show. My mother wanted to name me after the man that took the checks around. Micheal Anthony. I ended up being Tonie, either way 🙂
Sue hope your dentist trip was painless. I have a cardiologist appt tomorrow. See what he has up for me.
Love to you all
Tonie
Hello, everyone, I’m trying very hard to shake my fatigue so I can give Sadie a little walk. Poor pup is being very patient, but with sun shining, I’m sure she really wants to go.
Jennie, what good news! It sounds like your Mom’s visit is working out tremendously! I’m so glad she will have a traveling companion and you won’t have a huge trip which could be hard on all of you. So happy for all of you.
Chris, good news on your front, too! Well, for your DH. Do let us know about your dad. Still some concern there.
Sue, I’m so relieved your dentist appointment wasn’t as difficult as some have been for you. And nice weather, too!
Tonie, I can relate to your 2 hour nap. I feel like I could do that right now, too. But I must get myself up and out and get Sadie walked! Much as I enjoy walking at the trail, I think I’ll stick around here and see how I do. I’m really not feeling up to it. But with rain probably coming Thurs. and Fri. I feel like I have to get the pup out on the good days. But what I REALLY wanted to say was how pleased I am that so much is working out so well for your regarding your new home. Very excited for you. 🙂
Time to make this tired body move. Somehow. Take care, all.
Hi lyn
I hope this fatigue of yours wears off soon
Mine just comes over me it’s strange ,it lasts for a while too its not like normal tiredness is it?
My dad has to wait and see,he said an apt in a months time will come in post.but they usually write to you with results as well….don’t know what to make of it all.i think I’ll do as sue says..just let it happen..I can’t control it ,as much as I want to
Chris
DEAR FRIENDS, HAVE TO GET READY FOR PT IN A FEW MINS. SPENT ALL MORNING IN SELF-PITY AFTER FALLING ASLEEP EARLY LAST NIGHT AND MUCH INTERRUPTED SLEEP. HAD A LARGE FILLING YESTERDAY AT THE DENTIST IN A BACK MOLAR AFTER FOUR SHOTS TO THE JAW. JUST ABOUT PUNCHED OUT MY KIND DENTIST AFTER HE NOT SO KINDLY KEPT PINCHING MY JAW TO KEEP ME FROM FEELING THE SHOTS. NATURALLY, SORE, BRUISED JAW TODAY. OH WELL…THE WHEELS STILL TURN IF A BIT WOBBLY. I STARTED ON THE NEW ORAL CHEMO DRUG A COUPLE OF WEEKS BACK BUT ONLY EVERY OTHER DAY AS THE SURGEON RECOMMENDED AND DID FINE. I WENT TO EVERY DAY LAST SATURDAY AND HAVE HAD SO MUCH LETHARGY…ALTHOUGH IT’S HARD TO TELL…AND WORST OF ALL, MORNING NAUSEA. NOT THIS AGAIN SAYS SHE…THE ONCOLOGIST FELT STRONGLY ABOUT THEM SAYING THEY INCREASE MY CHANCES OF SURVIVAL FROM THIS BREAST CANCER BY 50% SO I CAN SEE THE URGENCY BUT YIKES. WHAT SHALL I DO? DON’T KNOW RIGHT NOW. DON’T YOU ALL FIND IT DIFFICULT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE SUCH A BUCKETFUL OF DIVERGENT PROBLEMS?
TONIE, I KNOW YOUR MIND IS PACKED WITH THINGS TO DO. I’M SO PLEASED ABOUT YOUR GETTING FREE EXTRA CABINETS. THAT’S FINE AND ANOTHER HOLE IN YOUR LIFE FILLED. WE ALSO ARE HAVING RAIN AND COLD WIND AFTER OUR WONDERFULLY WARM DAY YESTERDAY. EVEN THOUGH OUR FRONT PORCH IS COVERED, MOST OF THE PLANTS GET WATERED DUE TO THE WIND.Ii’M ALSO THANKFUL YOU DIDN’T HAVE ANY NEW SMALL PLANTS TO DROWN IN YOUR WEATHER. SPRING MUST BE JUST AROUND THE CORNER FOR YOU, IT MUST. HOPE YOU’RE HAVING SOME SUCCESS KEEPING IT ALL SORTED IN YOUR MIND…SO MUCH PLANNING AND PHYSICAL WORK. YOU’RE SO OFTEN IN MY THOUGHTS. I KNOW IT’S A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT IT IS A MOUNTAIN YOU’VE HOPE FOR FOR SO LONG NOW, RIGHT?
JENNIE, I KNOW YOU MUST ALSO BE FULL OF RECIPES AND PLANS. I DOUBT, KNOWING YOU, THAT YOU WILL WAIT ON ALL OF THE COOKING UNTIL YOUR MOM AND…IF SHE YOUR COUSIN? TO ARRIVE. I KNOW SHE’S YOUR MOM’S NIECE BUT HAVEN’T FIGURED OUT WHAT SHE IS TO YOU. HOPE THE WEATHER IS GOOD FOR YOU BY THEN WITH ALL OF THOSE WONDERFUL FLOWERS AND VEGIES SPRINGING AT ATTENTION. YOU KEEP REFERRING TO MY YARD BUT I AM TRULY JUST PLANTING POT ON DECK AND PORCH. YARD GUY COULDN’T COME TODAY DUE TO DOWNPOUR SO ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT. IT’S JUST AS WELL AS I GOT TO BE LAZY WITHOUT GIVING ORDER OR CHATTING WITH HIM. HE’S THE DEAREST VIETNAMESE GENT WE’VE HAD FOR YEARS. WE DO HAVE A HUGE RHODIE THAT IS BLOOMING IN BURGUNDY AND MY CLEMATIS VINE IN PINK HAS CLIMBED ALL OVER THE FENCE AND IS LOVELY. HOPE YOU ARE RESTING YET MOVING AND DOING WHAT YOU MUST. ALWAYS HARD TO FIND THE MIDDLE GROUND, HUH?
LYN, OH DEAR. THAT DARN FATIGUE. I DO HOPE IT PASSES FOR YOU WITH REST AND TIME. SADIE JUST WANTS TO BE WITH YOU ALTHOUGH IT IS A WONDERFUL THING FOR BOTH OF YOU TO WALK HER. I WISH I COULD WALK GEORGE AS HE’S GAINED A FEW OUNCES AND ON A YORKIE IT SHOWS AND I WANT HIM TO BE HEALTHY. I’VE TRIED THROWING HIS LITTLE TINY BALLS…MAYBE I SHOULD STIPULATE TENNIS BALLS…FOR HIM BUT HE JUST LIKES TO GET THEM AND RUN OFF WITH THEM AND HIDE THEM. HE DOES THE SAME WITH TINY RAWHIDE KNOTS. EVENTUALLY HE WILL CHEW THEM BUT FIRST OF ALL HAS TO RUN ALL OVER THE HOUSE HIDING THEM IN DIFFERENT PLACES…AND THIS IS ONLY ONE KNOT. HE’S SO FUNNY. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THEM? PLEASE DEAR, FEEL BETTER VERY SOON.
CHRIS, GLAD TO HEAR YOUR DAD IS OUT AND ABOUT, ALBEIT ON HIS SCOOTER WHICH IS ALWAYS ANYBODY’S GUESS, HUH? IT IS A BIT DODGIE WHEN DIFFERENT REPORTS COME BACK DIFFERENTLY LIKE WITH DH. I DO HOPE YOU GET YOUR DAD’S PATHOLOGY REPORT ON THAT GROWTH BACK SOON SO YOU WILL KNOW RESULTS. I’M BEGINNING TO THINK OF THE SHED AS YOUR SAFE ZONE AND HOPE YOU GET THERE VERY SOON. HOPE ALSO THE WEATHER WARMS FOR YOU AS I KNOW YOU WILL FEEL A BIT BETTER. AS FAR AS ALL THE MEDS FOR YOUR REGURG…I AM PERPLEXED BECAUSE THEY EACH WORK A BIT DIFFERENTLY. THERE MUST BE SOME SIMILAR INGREDIENT FOR THEM TO AFFECT YOU THE WAY THEY DO. COULD IT BE SOMETHING ELSE? COULD THE ITCHING AND RASH BE THE SUN, A NEW SOAP, ANYTHING??? STOMACH UPSETS ARE SO TRICKY WHEN IT COMES TO CONTROLLING THEM WITH DIET I WOULDN’T KNOW WHERE TO START. THERE’S THE WHOLE LIST OF WHEAT ALL THE WAY TO MILK PRODUCTS. I’M SURE YOU’VE GONE OVER ALL OF THAT ALREADY.
WELL DEARS, MUST GET READY TO GO TO PT AND GO OUT IN THE WET. SURE WISH WE COULD SEND SOME OF THIS WATER DOWN TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN CALIFORNIA. TERRIBLE THE VIOLENCE THAT IS GOING ON IN THIS COUNTRY RIGHT NOW IN MARYLAND. SO MUCH AGITATION BY TROUBLEMAKERS, IT’S DISGUSTING. LOVE TO EACH OF YOU, SUE
Tonie, do you take the flush free niacin? I hope so. My husband took it for a while and the first bottle he got the wrong one accidentally so He knows how it feels to have hot flashes. Ha Ha! He went on the correct one for a while. Now he is trying another statin drug. So far so good as far as side affects.
Donna:
Yes, I do take the FF type. And even still I get some flushing from it.
Oh sue
I don’t know what to say with this nausea you’ve got again.could you go back to every other day ?
Would the Dr say ok to that?
I hope the PT lifted your spirits so you can think clearly on this
I forgot to say I have. pre diabetes ,so the nurse says.after a piece of toast and tea
About 2hrs.later it was 6.4 I don’t know what that means but I gotta diet and exercise and eat different somehow
And DH has another rash where he had the shingles
Nothing like sue,s worries tho
No more hot choc😰
Chris
Chris, pre-diabetic, huh? Could you ask the doctor’s for a diet information brochure. That would help. I’m not sure what with the differences in our country exactly what that number is. Blood sugars numbers, I thought, were universal. I am sorry to hear that but it doesn’t mean you ‘re going to get it…it’s just a warning, right?
Your poor man. Those nerves really got angry from the shingles and sometimes this does happen…the rash will reappear. I pray it isn’t too nasty and uncomfortable. Do you still have some cream?
PT wore me out today. I was stupid and busy talking to all on here and cut it too close to remember to take a pain pill and a muscle relaxer before I left for my appt. GS came a few mins. after I came home and he got out of school and we had a lazy time of it watching an old Jackie Chan movie. He loves all of Jackie Chan’s moves…he is one big muscle that man. Sure makes me feel like a lazy slug I’ll tell you. Time to check on dinner. Having pork roast tonight. Later, Love, Sue
Sue, if you were doing ok on the Arimadex every other day, that is what I would do. It is better than taking nothing with your lymph node involvement. Hope your doctor is ok with it or goes ahead and starts you on the Femara. That is the last one after all the others. That is what I am on now. I hate for you not to take anything at all. Wouldn’t want it to come back. I had my tumor marker blood work done today so I will let you know when I get my results. Donna love all of you! Sending hugs!
Donna, I am on Anastrozole. We’d all be interested in knowing how your tumor marker blood work came out. I’ve had so many other problems, I actually forget about the cancer sometimes. Hope you’re doing well. Sue
Sue, the Anastrozole is the generic for the Arimadex which is similar to tamoxifen. It does seem to be somewhat gentler than the tamoxifen. My best friend had to take it instead of the tamoxifen. They are all estrogen blockers. We are having our Relay for Life this Saturday. I am looking forward to going. I haven’t missed one in 14 years. I will walk my survivor’s lap but I will really be riding on my scooter. I will let you know about my blood work as soon as I hear. Most likely will be Friday. LOVE, Donna
Dear friends, I would imagine most of you have noticed Suzanne’s recent entries have been a bit confused. Obviously there is something wrong. At her request I will try to take them down. Prayers are needed for her I think with hopes all gets straightened out. Sue
DEAR FRIENDS, I WAS HORRIFIED WHEN I READ WHAT WAS WRITTEN, OBVIOUSLY BY ME, BUT I HAVE NO RE-COLLECTION OF WRITING THOSE COMMENTS BUT I WOULD SAY MOSTLY NONSENSE. I AM TRULY SORRY FOR THE PEOPLE I’VE HURT, PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY TO EVERYONE ON THIS BLOG. YES PRAYERS ARE NEEDED!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
LOVE YOU GUYS A WHOLE BUNCH
XXX
LOVE YOU too Suzanne. Will be praying for you sweetie. Sending you lots of Hugs! Love, Donna
THANK YOU DONNA, I DO NEED LOTS OF PRAYERS RIGHT NOW.
SENDING YOU HUGS AND KISSES TOO.
GOD BLESS
Aw, Suzanne, prayers and hugs. You hang in there!
Suzanne:
Prayers darling, I think you will be fine. We love you !
Tonie
Good afternoon everyone, Just a short note to say my throat is much better. All the hot tea and honey I drank helped but I think that the pollen from the pine trees is settling down. For some reason I am feeling extremely tired. Probably the weather as it is cloudy and they are calling for rain later. So I am going to sit here and look at Facebook and look at a couple of new magazines and chill. I have appointments tomorrow so I really hope to feel better by then. LOVE YOU all and sending hugs to all of you! Donna
Donna, if allergy was/is this issue, it can make you tired also. I could simply be a combination of things. I don’t always know why it hits me, either, but I did have allergy issues even before my RA symptoms surfaced, and allergy reaction definitely tired me out – along with the meds.
Suzanne
I was so worried about you i didn’t know what to say. I felt it better to let it pass and settle.you look after yourself ,those meds I think have something to do with it.please mention it to the dr,who I hope you see pretty d.m soon and look into them meds …noooooo you didnt upset me or anyone just worried for you
Right so you go look after you ok??
Well Donna .hope you feel a bit better after your rest
Sue
The rash is a fungal one on a weak area so Dr says and he’s got some cream
I got summat odd..a mucous or mucoid cyst on my finger…so got to have it frozen off.summat to do with OA
Nice to rest out with your GS.i bet he loves it.he prob. Looks forward to it at school all day
My dad tired and weak tonite
Well gonna do some catch up
I was on the telephone for two hrs sorting out DH Photoshop program on his computer ,not understanding it and repeating it all to DH,then had to sort out return of my dads TV in shop that took an hour..so throat sore and worn out
See ya all tomorrow
Nite Suzanne and to all
Chris
HELLO…….JUST A QUICKIE.
SUZANNE MY LOVE….NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR……I HAVE MADE A COCK UP OF THINGS MANY TIMES WHEN I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BREAKDOWN A FEW YEARS AGO….THE TABLETS THE DOC GAVE YOU WILL HAVE CONFUSED YOU DARLING, I WALKED ABOUT LIKE A ZOMBIE, THESE THINGS HAPPEN AND ITS NO FAULT OF OURS….WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU 100% ALL THE WAY……..DON’T BOTTLE ANYTHING UP, WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE……YOU ARE LOVED, AND THAT IS THE BEST TONIC OF ALL…………..I LOVE YOU BIG………….JENNIE POO XXXX
NOT TOO WELL TODAY……SO HOPE EVERYONE’S DAY IS A BETTER ONE THAN YESTERDAY…….GOD BLESS…JENNIE XX