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Good morning ladies and happy May- catching up on things here today and see a lot of things going on for many.
The weather here is really nice this weekend, warmer and no wind! We got some rain mid-week which was much needed and think it brought about a half inch to this area. It was nice to come out the following morning to such a fresh aroma after the rain. trees are completely out now and everything blooming. Ah choo!
Difficult week with car/tire issues, but that got resolved quickly (even if expensive). Ended up having to replace all four tires on my Subaru which you have to do when one tire is ruined. I was probably a year or so out with having to do it anyways. Although my old tires did not have road hazard warranty on them from everything I can tell, the new ones will. Then work brought it challenges with one of our team of three leaving Friday and down to two of us, and she goes out on FMLA in a couple weeks to go back to her homeland for some family issues. That leaves little old me with a whole lot of go live work yet to come and also planning for the next phase of work. It's starting to fall apart, but here is what I decided to do- focus on helping the end users get through the change. The feedback from my time this week working with one group was very positive. With more work/life balance returning, I am less focused on work and more on enjoying the spring and seeing my friends again. Let the managers manage.....
JCS- I hope you are in to somewhere now and getting good care. Things seem to change on this very quickly for you and several here plus NM gave some very good suggestions around things. Let us know how you are doing when you are back home?
Beaver- hold your family in prayer around your son's dx and the treatment plan that they are working on to get him better.
Karen- I hope you have fun with your friend this morning.
Goldie- thinking of you this weekend and know things with DH are difficult every day. I hope you got some of that moisture that came through here midweek. My sister's partner who had a slow decline from her MD used to look to my sister to wait on her when she was home. When I visited, she looked for me to do the same. It's hard to know where the line is with those who have muscular or neuro diseases and how much they can or cannot do. Hugs friend.
Cami- how is the new house feeling and are you getting more settled in your new space? How are all your boyfriends too?
I can't read back further without loosing this post so I may be back later with more individual commentary.
I was out again late yesterday to meet up with some friends I have not seen in over a year. Went to a local distillery owned by a friends family (she was not there yesterday though) and enjoyed some craft cocktails, great food and wonderful reconnection time. I will post my DOTD from yesterday from my phone, which was a blueberry infused vodka with lime and ginger.
Off to yoga soon and wishing everyone a happy Sunday. Sending much love to all those here struggling through everything life is bringing you right now. Lubs ya!
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Good Morning! OMG!!!!!! I ended up at the ER. It took six hours for them to decide what is wrong. At first they thought all they could do was an x-ray. Then it was discovered that there was someone at the hospital that could do the MRI. So I had that and found out I have “several” bulging discs. Everyone was very happy it was not anything to do with cancer! I had not really thought about that. Anyhow, after the six hours we left to get a prescription for Hydrocodone. While I was waiting my PCP called and we talked about what the hospital had done. He was cool and we will talk again next week about going to a orthopedic doctor. I think that we are on the right path and this will get cleared up soon.
The kids will be taking Ziggy to a training class. He has gotten much more “mouthy”. He bites both the kids and DH and I often. It is not to draw blood and not done in a mean way. He wants attention or thinks he is playing. He does not bite other dogs. I think he was a lot younger than they thought and are working on correcting these behaviors before they become permanent. They are also going to try a doggy daycare for one day and see how that goes. Fingers crossed it goes well
We saw our first hummingbird yesterday! Watched John Prine on PBS last night. He was so very good. Today will be car racing and book reading. I do think the hydrocodone helped me sleep better last night. Thanks for all the positive thoughts! Will have to go a few days without drinking. Or maybe just a little bit...
Take care!
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Ah, NM, that is kinda the catch. My DIL is not a bit shy about asking for details but the response was that this is a complicated case without any further details. We are thinking either the two bone marrow samples somehow don't match or the cell structures are atypical or mixed type. However the initial diagnosis was of a very rare type of leukemia (<1 in 1,000,000) with a poor prognosis in adults, so if course we are hoping for something more treatable.
I'm at home now, other DIL and son's in-laws are there now and my DH had an emergency ultrasound to his leg on Friday for pain and swelling (results indicated no DVT) so I needed to be here in case it was a clot. Will likely stay home this week as I have a class to teach next Sunday, as well as he may have further work up.
Thanks for being here and listening. I was really in the dumps last evening. Feeling a bit better this am.
Edited to add that it does not help us that MD Anderson still is operating under strict Covid protocols with absolutely no visitors. When they are ready to discuss treatment our DIL will be given a 4 hour window to be there to meet with the team and see her husband. They are connecting via I pads so at least they can see and talk with each other which has been a great comfort for both of them.
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JCS,
Wonderful, the MRI didn't show cancer and you received a prescription for pain medication. Now to see an orthopedic doctor!
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JCS, think we bumped in the pool. Good news that it is not cancer but sorry it is multiple discs. Hiwever, that is treatable. May you be pain free sooner rather than later!
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey day! The alarm went off in the middle of an intense dream and I'm really struggling to get my brain awake and working all in one mode. Lots of coffee day today, It think. Yesterday's school work went better than I thought, I got done just before 1 peeyem. Spent some time on the deck reading escapist fantasy type stuff, till the breeze got just a tad too chilly. This week's big assignment is a PowerPoint presentation, and I really like playing with PPT, so that should go well.
As of Saturday, people coming to Maine no longer need to quarantine or test. That will give the tourist industry a big boost. Also as of Saturday, Maine residents traveling out of state will not need to quarantine or test unless they visit a state with high community transmission and a high rate. So far that list has no states on it.
Sadie is definitely feeling her oats this weekend. Every time I tried to pick up around the kitchen and living room she went right behind be emptying out trash bags and tipping over trash cans, the looking at me and wagging her tail as if to say "See, Mom, I'm helping!" Hard to get mad at someone who looks so proud of herself.
Jazzy--having to replace all 4 tires is a pain in the anatomy, isn't it? I was ticked to find out a few years ago that in Maine if you use studded tires you have to use 4, not just the 2 I was used to. You know, front wheel drive, put the studs on front. Real wheel drive, on the back. I've actually run into people who don't know what a front or rear wheel drive is! I guess I'm getting old! I like the let the managers manage mind set! You can only do so much, and the whole project is not your responsibility. Work/life balance is a good thing, isn't it? That blueberry infused vodka with lime and ginger sounds marvelous!
Librarian--I am so glad you finally got an answer to the pain and it's something that can be managed. And I hope the hydrocodone is helpful. It's good Ziggy is getting some training, it does sound like he was pretty young when taken from the litter. I'm expecting hummingbirds to show up mid May, got to get the feeder out and cleaned up and ready.
Beaver--It must be frustrating and infuriating to not be getting any information. They could at least say what makes the case so complicated. I am praying that the complications do end up with a diagnosis with abetter prognosis. Also glad DH doesn't have a DVT. You are really in the middle of a difficult time. Hugs.
Morning, Teka!
The Waiting Room
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes
- 5 basil leaves
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- .75 oz agave nectar
- .25 oz aged balsamic vinegar
- Himalayan Pink Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Step one
Rub a lime around the rim of a coupe and roll it in the salt, if using.
Step two
In a shaker, muddle the tomatoes.
Step three
Add remaining ingredients and ice.
Step four
Shake and strain into the rimmed coupe. Add one big cube of ice and serve.
From <https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/tomato-tequila-cocktail-the-waiting-room>
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Kim, Did I ever tell you that my late grandmother was Miss Old Orchard Beach in 1936? She wasn't a miss and wasn't even American. My grandparents had gone on vacation with my toddler mother. My grandparents were dancing and the judges approached her for the contest. I still have the trophy (we all it the pee cup - as the story goes my mother had to pee and they gave it to her to use) and all the paper clippings. The cup is more oval than round - not sure how it got flattened. Not sure what made me think of this now all these years knowing you! Maybe it was the paragraph about tourism.
Had a wonderful time meeting my girlfriend yesterday. The weather started out sunny and 60s then the winds kicked up, clouded over, temp dropped and it started to rain. I last saw her before the school year started - way too long - she is a retired teacher that I met before Miriam was born when she had just retired and was subbing in my building. Want to make plans to see her again next month. Actually, she is the only friend I have gotten together with since the pandemic - first sitting outside on her lawn - yesterday at Starbucks outside, more or less socially distanced.
Today 35 years ago I became a mother - 35 seems like such a milestone birthday.
Supposed to rain all day. It's in the high 30s and raining.
Have a good Monday.
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Sandy, our weather here can be bi-polar as well!
Beaver, continued prayers for you and your family.
Karen, we haven't seen too many people either since Covid. Glad you had a nice time with your friend.
NM, I hope your mom can get to NC without any incidences! Glad you got some me time on the deck with some reading.
Jazzy, no moisture here to speak of, just windy. I hear you about how much one can or can not do. The one that really bothers me, is if I ask our guests if they want something, and DH will ask me to go get him water. Not that it takes long to get water, but that is one thing he can do himself!
JCS, glad you got some answers and some pain management (hopefully). Sounds like Ziggy does indeed need some classes. I hope they get the biting under control.
We got more than half the ramp in. Sat/Sun I was able to get some gardening done. Planted some beans and snap peas. Lima beans are next. I'm having to be my own rototiller, as I can't operate ours, it operates me! So digging, chopping with a hammer, adding manure...our soil, altho amended for many years still has a lot of clay in it. They didn't induce today, tomorrow is the plan. So baby tomorrow or Cynco de Mayo.
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Weather rollercoaster again--hit 85 on Sat. but with wind gusts >50 mph. (We ate brunch, but not outdoors, duh). Yesterday, just as warm. I made shakshuka for brunch and we had it on our deck with Mumm Napa bubbly. A sudden gust of wind knocked my glass over--good thing it was a plastic "GoVino" flute. Was in the low 70s all day today, but going down into the 50s overnight, and we won't see 60 here by the lake till at least Mother's Day.
Went to Shaw's Crab House for dinner last night. DsOTD: Collet Brut champagne with the seafood appetizers, and a CA rosé of grenache & barbera with grilled salmon. No alcohol today. Stepped on the scale this morning, and I see teetotaling (and strict keto) in my future after my weight loss NP "tears me a new one" at my weigh-in tomorrow. I still fit into my M/10/Chico's size 1 dresses, blouses, jackets and pants (and size XS PJ Harlow oversized sweats), but I would be lying if I didn't say the size 12 jeans pull up more easily (even if they're droopy in the butt & thighs) than the 10s. I will throw myself on my NP's mercy and ask about a group, or counseling for both help & accountability. Might look into Noom too. (Not WW, due to their demonization of fats. Something very weird about a donut having the same point count as a steak).
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! It was relatively calm at work yesterday, Only 4 ticks to kill. It was really nice to find a card and box of Butterfingers on my desk for School Nurses' Day! I had a bit of a treat watching and listening to the music teacher conducting band practice in the ball field. That poor guy did more walking back and forth and around and around with the 6 foot distancing rule! He did a really great job keeping a bunch of 4th and 5th graders on task.
Sadie says good morning to everyone and thanks for the belly rubs. She and I tried to remember the name of everyone in the Lounge during belly rub time before getting out of bed.
Karen--Wow, that is amazing! I live family stories like that. I bet there is a story behind the flattening of the cup, even if just a mundane one like it getting squeezed when getting packed or washed or something. Glad you had a good meeting with the friend. It's getting to be time to start getting out and about again before we all go stark, raving bonkers! Congrats to the 35 year old and to you, Mom!
Goldie--I hope Mom gets to NC ok, too. I think she'll be ok during the flight itself since she's going to order a wheelchair for the layover/plane change. I'm going to talk to my brother about making sure someone meets her in Charlotte, she is renting a car so they will have a second vehicle while she is there, but I do not think she could possibly manage driving from the airport to their place without something happening.I hear you about the rototiller, I used to have the same problem. I got rid of the big one and got myself a smaller, electric one. It takes longer to churn up whatever I'm working on, but at least I can do it myself without getting hurt. Still waiting for baby? Praying for a safe delivery and healthy mom and baby, no matter what the birthdate is.
Chi--accountability does seem to help with a lot of things, doesn't it? I'm sure you'll get your weight back where you want it quickly.
Baby Cocktail
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 2 Parts Cream
- 2 Parts Pineapple Juice
- Pineapple
How to mix
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with pineapple.
From <https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/baby-cocktail/>
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The rain has finally stopped after raining ALL day yesterday. It's 36 but supposed to get to the 50s. I've got a crazy schedule today - I have 7 students to see in 2 hours - got voluntold into helping with interviews that I thought would be in the afternoon but start at 11. It's for a second manager for my department of close to 350 SW and SPs. There are 5 candidates and I know of 1, know 3 and 1 is out district. A couple might be great but have no supervision experience and one is only 2 years out of grad school. A couple resumes look great. There are 3 of us doing the interviews plus either my manager or her manager. Been spending my evening writing reports that are due this week and next so I can then do the paperwork that I'm behind on. Looking forward to the end of the year, but it will be busy till the last minute!!!
Have a great Tuesday
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Hump Day! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Looks like it's going to be rainy today, but it feels a bit warmer than the last few mornings have felt. I'll take the warmer! The tick infestation is getting really bad, they're even crawling around on the playground equipment and on the pavement. The Principal is having the playground sprayed for the ticks, we're all hoping that happens very, very soon. Some kiddos (and a couple of teachers) get very freaked out by the critters. Not that I blame them. So far Sadie's treatment is doing well, I haven't found any ticks on her the last few checks. I do need get at the mowing or there will be problems with them pretty soon, though.
It looks like the Pfizer vaccine will be approved for 12 to 15 year olds in the next week or so. Thiswould be a huge step forward for making in person schooling workable this fall.
Karen--end of year seems pretty darn busy! I love the "voluntold" phrase.
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Volunteer
Ingredients
- 4 One-inch chunks of melon
- 1 slice Cucumber
- 2 slices Jalapeño
- 5 cilantro leaves
- 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes Grapefruit bitters
- 1/4 oz Agave syrup
- 2 oz Cuestión tequila blanco
- 1/2 oz Cointreau
- Salt
- Cumin seed
- Garnish: Cucumber slice
- Garnish: Jalapeño slice
- Garnish: Parsley leaf
- Garnish: Cumin seeds
Steps
- In a mixing glass, muddle the melon, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, grapefruit bitters and agave syrup.
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Good morning Kim - it's 4:30 here in Denver - exhausting day yesterday. Saw students all morning and one emergency anxiety attack in the afternoon. 5 hours of interviews in the afternoon is EXHAUSTING. 5 candidates. 4 out of 5 were internal and I knew three of them well. One last minutes interview this afternoon. This person will actually be my supervisor. There were 5 of us on the team doing the interview. It is a new position - we will now have 2 managers or our department. WE had to debrief after we were done and rate strengths and weaknesses, then rate our top two choices. By then 1 persons had left but of the 4 of us - three of us had the same top 3 in the same order and the other had one of the same and a different one. Of course we don't make the final decision. We will suggest the top two then our bosses supervisor who sat in the interviews but didn't ask questions has the ultimate say. I need to finish up my ratings this morning. WAs too spent when I got home - running on adrenaline as I stopped at the store to get a few thing, then cooked dinner. So it was non stop, go go, go all day from 7:30 when I left home till after 6:30pm. Even though its early, will finish the ratings before I start work at 7:30. Hope they get a handle on the ticks - we never saw them crawling around - but we lived on 4 wooded acres so I"m sure the dogs brought them in.
Cold this morning but warming up. Rain on and off the next couple days the snow in the mountains!!
Happy Wednesday.
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Oh my, ticks on the playground and sidewalks! Maybe they should keep the kids inside? And hopefully Sadie won't have an issue with them. Maybe extra belly rubs to check for ticks?
Busy day for you Karen!
Off to town, finally got my injections to be sent to my primary here, so will be getting those today, then to PT/OT. Waiting on baby. She is having back to back contractions and has been given an epidural.
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Seconding liking "voluntold"!
Ticks on the playground equipment -- I'd freak out too! Makes me wonder how many of them are elsewhere in the area!
Karen, hope the interviews work out well for you with your preference for your new supervisor.
Goldie, another busy day for you. Here's to the arrival of a new family member.
Update on our son: he is being a medical mystery as only 10% of the changes in his bone marrow are leukemia and they are still trying to identify what the rest are. So, no treatment plan yet. DH is still limping and aching, follow up with doctor is next Monday. Me, I'm hanging in or on, not sure which!
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Hello all! I went to the orthopedic doctor for my back this morning. Very nice man, but insistent that he can do nothing and Medicare will pay for nothing until I go to several weeks of therapy. Hopefully that office will call soon with an appointment. The doctor could not get access to the MRI. My DH and I are confused about that. The doctor said there was one x-ray tech that could get through the fire wall and that person was not there today. May try to call the hospital to see if I can pick up the CD. He also stated the PT would last for 4-6 weeks. My patience will totally give out if I am not better soon.
We had my older DS and his wife over for dinner. They are doing nothing about exercising this dog. It’s all on us to make sure he gets walks and yard exercise. I would love for this to stop or have fewer days that it is all my responsibility. I just did not figure babysitting this dog would happen at the same time that DH and I were so involved with PT. He is a sweet dog, just a constant responsibility.It did rain again yesterday. I think it will stop doing that, but who knows? The hardest thing about being medicated is that I do not feel much like drinking. I probably pour out more wine than I drink! Everyone take care and left a glass for me.
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WTF am I doing??? 4th time here GRRRRR
Beaver prayers still going to u for ur DS.
JC ur in a mess right now and u have to go to some kind of rehab work before Drs. will help u. I'm surprised they didn't give u steroids to start that usually gives u more relief fast.
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I'm doing bits at a time.
Lori u really have ur hands full. How can u do all this??? I don't understand wasn't ur DH fine before this accident??? So much has happened to him and let's face it u too now.
Karen I loved the story about ur Grandmother how interesting.
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6tjh times on this one I have to stop. I posted to Kim Jazzy and Teka and my unorganized room. They keep on bring more boxesin but Bob was here a couple of days ago at least. And my niece was here yesterday.
LUBS U ALL
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Just me---JC I just thought of something buy the big patches Salonpas for ur back and smaller ones for ur lrgs and change them every 12 hrs. One on ur back and one each on each leg where it's cramping.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! Waking up to a rainy, foggy ayem. I don't know why I am so tired lately, by the time I get home from work I am ready to crash. Last night that's exactly what happened, too. Sat down, talked with Mom on the phone (whole new level of drama), ate dinner, dozed off while listening to an audiobook and coloring on my iPad. Woke up cuz I got chilly, pulled a blanket over me, got warm and fell right off. Woke up around midnight, decided to stay in the recliner, slept till the alarm went off. I know one issue is that I haven't eaten a proper lunch due to kiddos coming in just as I was getting ready to go heat it up. So I need to remember to eat earlier and not run on just coffee and whatever goodies are in the teacher's room.
Sadie was a wise pup, she slept on the bed last night, this ayem I found her curled up on the dog bed center. She had moved the pillows to get to it, so she must have decided it's ok.
New Mother drama unfolding. Mom has been planning to go visit my brother and his wife in North Carolina for a while. Was going to go this weekend and come back on the 22nd or 23rd. She's been sort of looking on line for flight tickets and a rental car. As usual, she keeps thinking she's going to find something less expensive than the first fare she finds, so she dithers about actually making a reservation, and at the same time she's not super computer literate so she keeps losing sites and then can't find them again with the exact same fare. She does not understand that she can go to the exact same site, put in the exact same info, and not get the exact same fare every time. Then yesterday she realizes she has lost her driver's license and medical cards. She keeps those cards, plus her credit card, rubber-banded together in one zippered pocket of her little purse. She pulls out the whole wad when she wants her credit card, although she often puts just the credit card in a pocket. Well, right now she has her credit card (it was in her pants pocket) butcan't find the rest. She's checked all through her car, all her jacket pockets, and the clothes she was wearing the day before, and a bunch of other places around the apartment where they would rarely end up. So now the trip is postponed, depending on her getting a new driver's license, and she's going to go to the airport to try to get her tickets "directly from the airline so it will be cheaper." In the middle of this conversation she asks me what a 'carry on' is.She was planning to package up clothes and stuff and ship them down, so she won't have to pay for any luggage. It's just like when she was planning on moving out of Dick's place, all planning, no actually doing. I'm almost afraid to let her travel by herself!
Karen--wow, you did have quite the day! Interviewing is a lot of work. It's cool that you all pretty much agreed on the best candidates. The tick spraying has been scheduled for the 15th--not soon enough to suit me, but I don't have control over that, and since only Saturdays could be spray days, that's not bad.
Goldie--Keeping the kiddos inside isn't really feasible. A couple of the rooms have doors that go directly outside, and the ticks are coming into the classrooms. The area is getting sprayed on the 15th, I hope that helps a whole lot! I hope baby has arrived by now and all are safe and happy. Good to get your injections more locally.
Beaver--at least they are the big dog ticks, easy to see and find. And they are EVERYWHERE!I've had a couple of kiddos come straight off the bus to see me to get ticks taken off and disposed of. Your son is truly being a medical mystery! And DH is still hurting. You must be totally frazzled!Hugs and prayers.
Librarian--between HIPAA and electronic medical record systems that don't talk to each other it's a wonder that any information gets from one medical provider to another at all. It makes things so frustrating and slows down care so much. Then add in insurance companies making treatment decisions based on cost and statistics and not individualized care and you get scenarios like the one you are in. So not right.
Cammy Cat--I'm sorry they keep bringing boxes into your room. Are the boxes at least your stuff? Unpacking after moving is such a long process. Hugs.
Chaos Cocktail
Ingredients
1/2 oz Everclear alcohol
1/2 oz cherry brandy
1/2 oz benedictine herbal liqueur
1 oz Bailey's Irish cream
1 oz cream
1 maraschino cherry
Preparation
- Shake, strain, add the cherry and serve.
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Morning Kim.... I was reading about your Mom, and what she is going through.... I can understand completely... I know my Husband could not travel anywhere... I mean I couldn't even leave him home alone for very long..
It's just that in his case, his thinking is only what is going on right then, and can't really plan out or see things coming up... and some things just don't "click" when he is trying to think straight. He's only 83.... but this past year has taken away so much from him.
That's what I'm here for, right? At first it's just the "little things" that happen... And you try and re-assure, and move on, and you know that's just part of every day life.
And it breaks your heart..... seeing and trying to take care of his world.
So I just take care of things... and try and not get mad or frustrated, or slam the door when I go outside for a break. My Mom lived by the Serenity Prayer.... She learned this from Al-anon...
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Chevy - sending you hugs!
Fell asleep. on the sofa last night before the news (10pm) - don't remember when I woke up and crawled into bed but woke up again so took something to help with sleep and slept till 5:30 - felt good yet, feels like I over slept!!! Testing a kdg student this morning and the rest if paperwork which I desperately need the time and tomorrow starts my weekend.
Have a great Thursday.
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Beaver, as long as you're hanging! Doesn't matter if it's on or in! Crazy the mystery with your son's condition. I hope they can figure it out.
JCS, that's horrible that they say they can't do anything, and then they couldn't access your files. Sounds like maybe DS and DIL shouldn't have gotten a dog. I say if he's becoming too much you tell them so, and that they will need to find someone else to take care of him.
Cami, my DH has had problems with his back and leg for years, doctor never able to figure it out. Well now we are thinking that is was the ALS all along, just very slow progressing. Then the back surgeon told us that the trauma from the ATV accident probably accelerated it. Nice you got a visit with Bob and your neice. Are you liking the new place and your new room?
NM, sounds like Sadie was pretty happy to have the bed all to herself! And ya, sounds like you need to eat. But if you fell out like that, you must have needed it! Sorry about the issues with your mom, can't blame you for not wanting her to go by herself. And what a hassle to lose all of those cards. That DOTD sure sounds wicked!
ED, I'm happy you are able to take care of your DH. And unfortunately, things will not get better. My son just had the Serenity Prayer tattooed on his forearm.
Karen, finally you got some sleep, but I had to laf and you feeling like you overslept!
Well we have a baby, a little girl. 7 lbs, 6 oz, 20" long. And they named her Nora Ryann, so I have another aNORAble little girl! Talk now is with DH's other DD, who may be coming during the same time as her sister and her husband. This one will be coming with her husband and 2 children, but just her will stay the night here. I don't know where she will sleep, I only have one spare bedroom. DH goes to bed early and up early, and they all are up late. So if she's sleeping in the living room, her dad will be up early! I just can't believe they are all coming with me being so busy, by the time I get done packing orders, getting something to eat, I sure don't feel like starting to clean at the end of the day, but I just have to suck it up. Then going to Moab I think June 2, so I have to do all the packing for that, and on top of all that, we have a container coming, which could impact our trip to Moab!
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Good morning! Just got a call from the orthopedic doctor. He was able to see my MRI and saw some bulging discs. He says therapy is still the next step. I have an appointment for PT next week. I am going to try to walk better and see what I can accomplish. Might try that Salonpas patch or lidocaine.
NM - your poor mother! My Mother was the same way we did everything for her and got no reward. She would pull out the wad of credit cards and ask the clerk at Walmart to “ring her up”. She lost the cards or other paperwork all the time.
Cami - Still love the cat memes! It takes a long time for people to get over the trauma of moving. Things will calm down and your “men” will be back to keep you company.
Sandy - It is so sad that doctors have to quit when you need them to be there. Fingers crossed you can find a competent therapist. They can be so very helpful when you need their help.
Karen - Your not sleeping is a real problem! I do take Gabapentin and CBD oil at night. For the most part, it does help me sleep. Now I take a muscle relaxer (doctor prescribed) that seems to help as well. DH gets up early and that usually wakes me as well.
Goldie - you have so very much to bear right now. This news about your DH is too much for you both to deal with. Is there anyway you could do a Zoom call with a therapist? Does he have a doctor that could help with getting your head where it needs to be? You are so very strong.
Today should be beautiful. I picked up my bras from the fitting store so will mess with that today. Need to make some calls about my trip to Greece. I did get a roommate, but the price seems wrong. DH has another therapy session this afternoon. Life as we know it goes on!
Take care
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DOTD yesterday was a margarita for cinco de Mayo with another stage 4 friend, she lives near MDA, so we try to meet up when I have appointments.
Gotta be up very early for gamma knife brain radiation tomorrow at 6am, fortunately it’s a quick procedure and I’ll probably only be admitted for a 4 hour period.
Goldie, you have my symptoms, bluntly said, your life right now sounds like a pain in the ass and beyond exhausting. I hope you get a break soon.
Beaverintx, I’ll be sending your son good vibes from the MDA basement tomorrow
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Illimae, since they still do not have a full diagnosis (only 10% of changes in bone marrow are leukemic, the other 90% apparently remain a mystery) for our son he got to go home today for the weekend. All good vibes appreciated wherever they are!
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Glad he gets to be home, sending good vibes for benign mysteries.
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Hi friends- the work week is almost done. Been super busy this week but think it's going better. We may have someone new coming to work with us to replace the one from our team we lost last week. We shall see.
Cami- it's nice to see your little short vingette messages to us. Sounds like there is still settling in to do. Do you like the new house? Is Joey still in the same school district or did he have to change schools? So excited for his opportunities, i remember the days of having so much life ahead of me and excited to go off to college and more.
NM- if your mom needs to replace her DL, got ahead and help her get her a REAL ID as that is going to be required in the future to get on to flights. There was a deadline for it last year and I rushed to get my DL updated before my birthday in March and the expiration date and oh yeah, the pandemic that shut everything down. Then it got extended. The new deadline is October 2021. If she has a passport, she can still use that to travel domestically too. If she has a wheelchair service, they will ensure she gets picked up and through security, they will get her on the plane and out to meet your brother for the handoff. The buying of the tickets at the airport cracks me up, so old school!
I am sipping some red blend from Bogle tonight as m DOTD.
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