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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy TGIF Day! Sunny but chilly this ayem, could see my breath when I let Sadie out. Mom and I had a nice dinner at Olive Garden last night. I've got a nice bit of leftovers to take to work for lunch today. We ordered desserts to take home, and they got mixed up, so I've got Mom's cheesecake and she's got my chocolate cake. I don't think she's noticed yet, at least I haven't heard from her about it yet. Good thing we both like both cheesecake and chocolate cake!
Yesterday at school was tooth day. 2 kiddos lost a baby tooth. One kiddo comes running into my office yelling "My tooth came out! It's gushing blood! It's gushing blood!" Had her bite down on a bit of gauze, and when all was settled, there was one whole drop of blood on the gauze. New definition of gushing blood = 1 drop. Kids are so funny sometimes!
Chevy--The Serenity Prayer is a good one to live by. It's hard to not step in and try to help Mom with stuff, but I know she would really get upset with me if I did. Got to wait until she asks for help, and even then it's hard to get her to understand how some technology works. I am going to sneak a tracking app onto her phone, though, so I can have a way to locate her. Going to try to get that done before her trip. Not very nice of me, I know, but what she doesn't know won't hurt her and will give me some peace of mind when she isn't answering her phone cuz she's got the sound turned off again!
Karen--nothing like a good sleep, is there? Good luck catching up on the paperwork!
Goldie--at least Mom is able to take care of replacing her cards herself, and being retired, has the time. I imagine you don't feel like cleaning up around the house after working all day, I don't either and my work isn't as physical as packing up orders and the like! Just do what you can, and let the rest take care of itself, or let the visitors help out, or at least take care of themselves. That's the reality of the situation, they might as well face it now as later.
Librarian--Mom has shoulder issues so she uses a little, tiny purse, too small for a wallet to fit into easily, so she bundles her cash, credit card, diver's license and medical cards together with a rubber band. She often takes the credit card out of the bundle and puts it in a pocket and spends lots of time looking for that. Fortunately, that is the one card she didn't lose! I just hope her replacement license comes in before she leaves for North Carolina, I'm not sure a temporary license will work as ID for the flights or rental car. Time will tell.I know some people who swear by the Salonpas patches for pain, I hope they work as well for you.
Illi--Good luck with the treatment, may it go smoothly and be totally successful.
Beaver--glad you son got a break from being in the hospital, sorry they still don't have answers. That has got to be so very hard for everyone. Prayers and hugs.
Jazzy--Mom does have a passport that is valid until sometime in 2022. I didn't think to tell her about the Real ID thing, hopefully someone at the DMV would have mentioned that to her. Ormore likely they just did the Real ID version. I think she only plans to ask for wheelchair service for the layover/plane change. I'll talk to her about getting it for arriving in Charlotte, too. The local airport here is pretty small and easy to get around, and she knows where everything is, so that won't be too bad. Hmm, she never did tell me if she got her tickets or not! Since I'm going to be her taxi service I guess I better find out about that!
World Traveller
Ingredients
- 2oz Bacardi Superior
- ยพoz Lime juice
- ยฝoz Sugar Syrup (2:1)
- ยฝoz Elderflower Liqueur (we use St Germain)
- 5 sage leaves (1 for garnish)
- Egg white
Instructions
- Cool glassware.
- In shaker add 4 sage leafs and muddle.
- Add lime juice, Bacardi Superior, sugar syrup, Elderflower Liqueur and egg white.
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Pour into a chilled glass (double strained)
- Garnish with a single sage leaf.
- Enjoy!!!
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JCS, I hope you get some relief with the PT. Therapy has been suggested for DH, evidently he doesn't want it. Plus, everything for us is such a drive. Nothing closer than an hour.
BabyGirl, good luck with those rads today. Zap those MF'ers outta there. I'll get some relief once the business slow downs and company leaves.
Beaver, I must be thinking wrong, but if only 10% of the bone marrow is Lukemia, wouldn't that be a good thing? Altho the other 90% is unknown.
Jazzy, what fun plans do you have going on this weekend. Seems like you always have something going on.
NM, I guess that little one was a tad traumatized over losing the tooth! Oh my that's funny, putting the tracking on moms phone. I don't think it's mean at all. Will she be staying with your brother? Does she talk to Dick often? I don't want guests cleaning, that just doesn't seem right to me, plus I'm pretty picky about how I want things done. Neither of them are clean freaks, their homes are quite cluttered.
I was able to get done with orders pretty early yesterday, so I got some things done in the house and made a large casserole dish of chicken, rice, mushrooms, kale, broccolli and cheese. It was pretty good. I think I'll have some tonight and then freeze the rest and have it for my company. DH won't eat it. We should be able to get the ramp finished tomorrow.
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Kim.... good morning to you and Sadie...
You know, I think there are so many differences between people with the same problem. I know I couldn't have helped my Mom with this kind of memory issues. My Dad was with her, and just casually told me one time when I was there for a visit that Mom didn't always think straight. But that was just how I always remember her... forceful, and in charge.
I didn't think at the time that he was right.... because that's always how I remembered her..... In fact it made me feel bad that he would say that about her... So the beginnings of this "problem" usually go on before we even understand. Same here...
Something physical is easier to understand, rather than mental I think. And it's always something different that I have to accept and understand.
All I know is, yesterday is over.... and today will probably be at least the same things going on, or even something I couldn't count on. But we gotta accept and live with things we cannot change..... and pray for a million more tomorrows'.
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Chevy - I hear you.
Not looking forwards to mother's day. Mother's day just isn't the same anymore - my mother passed away January 2018 and my MIL September 2019. I haven't been blessed with grandchildren yet. I don't like all the mother's day adds. It is a hard day for many. For my older daughter who has been struggling with infertility for years which also makes me sad. Mother's day is always near my birthday and my son's birthday. It will be just another day of the week. I know my kids will call and DD#1 sent a card, but when I think about mother's day, don't think about me. Hard to explain.
Rain is in the forecast for the week-end. Was planning on hiking in the mountains but now just thinking of staying home. Rain here too but more room at home than a small 1 bedroom.
Happy Friday.
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Goldie- nothing big going on this weekend really. I did get invited to a friends house for brunch on Sunday, and look forward to seeing her. She went through BC treatment late winter and was having a hard time after with a lot of PTSD from the whole experience. She found a local support group for BC survivors and think it may be helping. We have lots of good conversation and look forward to some girlfriend time. I also may be going out to celebrate with a friend who just got promoted to Colonel in the AF which is like a step below General. Whoo hoo. I attended some of his promotion event on Zoom last weekend, and hoping we can connect tomorrow to do this.
My hair stylist has been out of commission with some health issues. I am a shaggy girl and with needing tolook professional in my work, going back to an old salon near my house to get a trim. Had to do this once before last year when her father in law passed unexpectedly, but sort of feeling that she may have bigger things going on now (I have not heard back from her about rescheduling an apt for weeks now). Having been self employed and gone through some medical crises (I know you know this world too Goldie with your biz), I will let thing be and hope she is okay. She is young with two kiddos and had so many problems with family deaths, car stuff, etc. In the mean time, getting myself cleaned up tomorrow.
The following three weekends will be busier- friends in town from TX, a trip out of town to visit a friend, another weekend get away in early June with friends renting a place in the Pecos. I am going to have a social life again!
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Asking my friends here for prayers and good vibes, little Nora is in NICU, she had a seizure this morning. They hadn't left the hospital yet, but they had to take by ambulance to another one. I'm heartbroken!
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Goldie,
Little Nora is in my prayers!
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Goldie - oh no. Prayers for that sweet girl ๐
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Goldie, your family and Nora are in my prayers, in particular that this will be a misfire of her immature nervous system which can heal itself.
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Goldie, little Nora is in my prayers. ๐โค
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Lori, prayers for little Nora; Beav, hope they can find the other 90% of your son's bone marrow is something far less dire. Illi, in your pocket for the gamma knife procedure. Is it a "one & done," or is it seven weeks of daily zaps like proton therapy?
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Lori honey.... I'm praying with you... I'm so sorry.... xoxo Ed
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Thank you all so very much. I sure don't know how much more crap I can handle!
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Good morning! Goldie, so very sorry for Nora. I will hold her deep in my thoughts. Jazzy, you will be quite the social butterfly! It is wonderful to have a social life again.
The highlight of yesterday was getting the chemo port taken out. The surgeon did it in his office. He has a kind of โgeneral surgeryโ room with a large light and a very comfortable bed. DH and I left here at 11:00 and got back home after 1:00. The waiting room was full of people, but was cleared out when I was leaving. The surgeon is very talkative and keeps up a running banter the entire time.
I do have one appointment for some PT next week. I am concerned about what they will want me to do. Then I think about my sister and that she did not do much on her own. The result was she got the shot. Now she feels much better. Not sure what to do.
Hoping everyone has a restful and positive weekend. Take care
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Goldie, sending good vibes for Nora.
Sandy, itโs a one and done procedure. I got home yesterday afternoon and am just relaxing this weekend. Hereโs a before/after pic.
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Illi, great to finally see your face sans mask & shades!
DOTD: Mumm Napa Brut DVX 2008. Celebrating Gordy & Leslie finally setting a date: this coming April in New Orleans.
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Illnae - holding you in prayer for all procedures to go well & nothing to deal with after
Goldie - such an overwhelming time for all of you ๐๐๐
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunday Funday! Taking Mom out for lunch today, then we will probably go on a flower hunt. Mom wants a New Guinea Impatient plant for the window over the sink. Yesterday she was going to back to the airport and get her flight tickets. She tried to get them by phone that would be a little cheaper but she couldn't understand the person who answered the phone.
I wound up doing next to nothing all day yesterday. It was so chilly, and I was so tired, I just cleared out a bunch of emails and tried to get some online errands done before I gave up and curled up under a blanket and watched TV and napped. I'm waking up with more energy today, and I hope that stays with me, cuz I need to do some lawn mowing when I get back this afternoon/evening.
Sadie says Hi to everyone!
Goldie--I guess that little one was a bit traumatized by losing the tooth. It was a little funny the way they came running in "gushing blood" that I had to hunt to find! Mom will be staying with my brother and his wife. Mom talks with Dick on the phone at least once a day (he calls her) and she has started visiting him pretty regularly now that the facility is allowing scheduled visits. I don't blame you for not wanting guests cleaning. That casserole sounds pretty good. Glad the ramp is almost done, that will be helpful.
Chevy--I agree that physical problems are easier to understand. And they tend to be more acceptable socially. Memory issues do start so slowly and gradually, they are around for quite a while before they are really noticed. And every day does bring its challenges.
Karen--I can see where Mother's day is difficult for you. The older I get the more it seems to be a mixed feelings kind of holiday.
Jazzy--I hope you are able to connect with your friends this weekend. Congrats to the Colonel! Hooray for having a social life again!
Goldie--prayers for little Nora and the rest of the family.
Librarian--congrats on getting the port out! I hope the PT helps.
Illi--that looks painful! I hope it's not as uncomfortable as it looks.
Prayer for a Baby
1 1/3 oz dry gin
5/6oz Triple Sec
1oz Orange Juice
1/3oz lemon juice
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Lori sending more prays for Nora and her family and of course for u/
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Karen I tend to think like u. After loosing my mom everything changed. we all broke up the holiday and to me it's for my kids now.
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Illi praying all goes well.
Bever how much longer do u have to wait. For everyone waiting it's brutal and I'm sorry.
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This is 7 times I'm doing these short sentences.
Kim I'm glad ur spending the day with ur mom and Jazzy u some some busy stuff coming up...good for u.
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n9th time. Chevy what u said was so right. When u deal with the brain it's a big jigsaw puzzle with many different answers. And Alt. is still a big mystery.
JC I really know what u going thru and it took a while for them to figure things out. I hope it goes faster for u.
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I think I should take my latest test especially after my dr. asked me if I would go thru chemo again. Was that a hint do u think.
Oh well
LUBS U ALL
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11x and said nothing basically, I'm trying.
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Cami, you are so funny! Hah! Did you have a fun day? It is so damn cold here... can't do much out in my gardens today, and tomorrow it is supposed to rain, and maybe SNOW! I have my little tomato plants covered, just in case!
Things are okay here... one day at a time, right? Lori, how is baby Nora? Talked to my Daughters & Grand-sons today, life is good, right? HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY GALS! XOXOXO
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Cami i love the bird and kitty. And you're perseverence. You said a lot more with fewer words than some do with many more. ๐ ๐๐ฆ
Native your patience with your littles is so sweet. Some probably come to see you just because, well, they enjoy visiting you. Not too bad a thing. ๐
Lori i love making cassaroles. I wish my husband liked eating them more. He loves eggplant so tomorrow is an eggplant dish. This time a rice cheese and mushroom stuffed version. We keep forgetting we have bottle of Niagara (sweet) that we need to finish so that will likely accompany the main dish. ๐ท๐ท
Have a good week everyone. ๐
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Hi friends- busy weekend and lot going on this week so I will keep this short and just wanted to say I hope everyone had a nice Mothers Day, whether you are a mom, celebrated with a mom, are a pet mom, etc.
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Monday Monkey Day! Took Mom out for lunch yesterday, then went looking for some plants she wants. She didn't find what she wants yet, she's going to keep looking. She wants 2 largish plants/shrubs that flower that she can put outside the apartment door in the summer and take inside in the winter. Then she wants a deep purple New Guinea Inpatients in a basket for the window over the sink. She's going to keep looking. She did go back to the airport to buy her tickets. She's going out on the 22nd and coming back on the 5th. I know her flight out is at 7 something and she got direct flights. She doesn't want to rent a car so I think she is going to wait until she gets there to do that part. I'm leaving that up to her and my brother to work out.
Sadie says Hi to everyone!
Cammy Cat--I like the short posts! Is it easier for you this way? I'm wondering why the doc asked if you would do chemo again. Maybe you should ask?
Chevy--still too chilly around here for doing stuff outside, too. Long, long spring.
Reader--I think there are a couple of kiddoes who just like to hang out with me. I try to keep a balance of paying attention to them and getting them back in the classroom where they need to be. I'm not a big eggplant fan, but the cheese, rice and mushrooms version sounds pretty good.
Morning, Jazzy!
THE VERY BEST MOMMY COCKTAIL
Ingredients
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 4 ounces apple juice
- 4 ounces cranberry juice
- 4 ounces grape juice
- 4 ounces vodka
- 16 ounces lemon-lime soda
- 1 lime , sliced
- 4 cherries
Instructions
- Combine the orange, apple, cranberry, and grape juices and set aside until ready to assemble your cocktails.
- Fill four glasses with a cup of crushed ice each. Add 4 ounces of the juice mixture and 1 ounce of vodka to each glass. Stir to combine.
- Top each cocktail with 4 ounces of lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a slice of lime and a cherry.
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