Wrap me in Bubble Wrap!

 
I have been away from my blogging due to appointments for tests, and doctor's approvals for my upcoming surgery. The past 3 days though has been due to a cat bite to the top side of my hand, just beside the vein. 


I didn't think it was too bad until all the swelling and pain, plus I was unable to actually use the hand because it felt too tight.  I knew it could be a big problem if not taken care of so I began the constant washings and using peroxide after each wash.  Also an antibiotic ointment and fresh dressings.  The angry red and swelling came down slowly and I was careful to help the wound drain.  My cat knew to stay out of my way and so hid under the chair until she sensed my feelings had cooled down enough to show her love. I was prepared to go to the doctor but knew if I was careful and watchful, I could get through it without a shot of antibiotic. 


Kitty is getting old, she's ten now and the new dog to the household has her all out of sorts. If you pay attention to the dog, you must be sure to love the kitty also and not always in that order. Last night she approached his food dish to sample the chicken. That set off a giggling session because the dog stood there watching, and whining like a little kid.  He eats her food so I guess she thought it was okay to sample his since he wasn't eating it.


The men have been putting a new roof on the garage in between our days of rain here.  With bad backs and all the aching they have to put up with, the job just doesn't go as quickly as they remembered.  Of course eight years does make quite a difference. Dad was upset because he couldn't keep up with them and felt very down.  At 74 and with heart and breathing problems, I don't know why he thought he could.  Anyway, here it is Sunday, and our Number One son is doing the last of the work before the rain hits us again.


I know it's time to get off the computer and make a big pot of vegetable beef soup.  It's cold out there and even in the house I'm feeling the cold.  I guess it's time to turn the heat on.  My bedroom window is wide open and I'm not that hearty gal I thought I was.


You all enjoy your Sunday and like me, put on a pot of something hot and nutritious.  One pot of soup and the other of chili.  That should hold my crew.

Hugs and warm wishes

Remembering

.Yesterday was the 12th anniversary of my youngest sons accident.  On life support for 6 days and then brain dead.  We knew it was going  to be so for a few days, but hope springs eternal as the saying goes.  This morning while trying to clear off the top shelf of my bedroom closet, I reached up and down came a book, hitting me in the head.  I was shocked, it was a book full of poetry that I had written to get through my grief.  I couldn't believe it, I also couldn't believe how much I had written and how powerful it was.  The written word somehow takes the sting out of reading it some years later.

 

The wound, reopened, didn't bleed quite as much nor set me off on a crying jag.  The words seemed to calm me and I knew then that I was happy with my place in life. I've raised three loving sons and they are not the type to avoid affection.  I get plenty of hugs and I love yous.  Awkward sentence, but this blog entry has been strange since the very start. Every goof you could imagine has happened causing me to reconsider blogging today.  I was unable to begin new paragraphs where wanted and had to use the down arrow to accomplish this one. It's nerve wracking and I don't know what I did different today from other days I've written.  Gremlins perhaps?

 

The past two days have been spent on doctor's visits and a trip to the hospital for lab work and an EKG.  Monday it's another MRI. I think it will only take an hour or two to accomplish and surprise, you have to wait up to two hours for your appointment which has long gone by.  I was in a bit of a snit and was sorry my hubby and son had to sit in boredom waiting for me. Oh well, that's the system now I guess. I liked going to my Primary Care Physician who would get you in and out as quickly as possible, whether you wanted him to or not. These big Ortho Clinics are something else. I dare not open my mouth about the wait since the surgeon will be the one operating the 16th.  No, that would not be smart at all.

 

All this rain has made me blue and today I will put on another pot of soup to cook. Now that paragraph went smoothly without me doing anything different.  What?? Since I'm on a roll I am smart enough to get off the computer for today.

 

Embrace each day and those you love.  We don't get the chance to do reruns when we experience loss.

 

Hugs 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Out

While the house is quiet and I have no animals fighting yet, I will try to get a few paragraphs down before I stop blogging again.  Once you stop for a few days, it's hard to get started again.

I have newly developed a few uncomfortable things to live with in the past year.  I'm allergic to elastic waist bands and different types of thread used in clothing.  All tags must be cut off and carefully removed that which has been sewn over.

Here I sit, nightgown turned inside out because stitching makes me itch until I'm an agitated mess.  I now wear all clothing inside out except my jeans.  Why they have to use poor quality thread and imported fabrics is beyond me.  These items of clothing are not cheap and most I order from Vermont Country Store.  I'm at the point now of just needing comfortable muu muus, loose blouses and shirts (all of which I must wear inside out due to stitched seams, irritating collars.  I'm a sight to behold believe me. I'm also the subject of laughter from my family when they see me in these get ups. Every day is a new experience.

I guess it's time to order some new and pretty sweat suits.  Since I take a larger top than bottom, I have to order separately instead of the pretty suits that come one size.  It's just my luck, but since I don't go anywhere, I guess it really doesn't matter.

Just try to buy bras without the spandex, elastic, boning, etc. They are torture and I try to get by without them as much as possible. Another thing for family to laugh over.  I guess I could throw them over my shoulders, but how to get them to stay? 

I guess I'm getting silly now so will close for today. They say you have to take the bad with the good, but things just seem to go from bad, badder, and baddest to worst!

You all enjoy this dreary rainy day. My bones are aching and I'm dressed for Alaska.  Also a sight to behold.

Hugs

Computer on Vacation

Just Hanging On In There
 

Oh my, it's been a few days of confusion for me here.  Ever since my computer clicked off and came back on blue screen, I've lost all my settings and all my favorites were in large type with location of blogs, etc.  Now I had to go to my history of 2 weeks ago in order to find my blog and to find addresses that were normally listed on my Yahoo Home Page.

I bit the bullet today in order to go forward and wish there was somebody to help me here.  All use mobile phones now or I Pads.  I would really be lost using them, although the IPad looks interesting.  No matter, no money for that kind of foolishness.

I cooked a huge pot of chili and another of beef stew this past week.  They never were saved for the freezer for when I'm out of commission and the fellas are on their own.  Today I'm making an Autumn soup and my son can't stay out of it.  He's been raving at the flavor when at first he turned up his nose at it.  Since he's been helping me do all the chopping of veggies, I know he can make one by himself if he knows what spices to use.  Yum, the fresh rosemary that I cut from my potted garden this morning has the house smelling heavenly.  It also gives the soup a wonderful robust base.  I will try to save enough for a meal for them if I can. Otherwise it's grinders, canned soups, and easy things like frozen cheese filled ravioli with sauce when I'm not here to cook.

The cat went outside about an hour ago and caught one of those cute little ground squirrels.  She tried to get back inside with her little gift.  I let my son take care of it.  I didn't have the heart nor stomach to see the damage done. Oh well, that's what happens when you live in the boonies and the critters are running across the patio step, right under her eyes as if to tease her.  Inside the dog chases after her so I guess she figures turnabout is fair game.

It is pouring out today and from the weather channel comes the news that we will have 5 more days of it. I'm not happy about that since Monday and Tuesday I go to the doctor and to the hospital for blood work and another MRI.  I just want a few nice days to get outside and sit in the sun with the dog.  He must get tired of being cooped up with a boring senior citizen.  But after my surgery the 16th and my rehab, I have high hopes.  The words to that song, just popped into my mind but lucky for you, you can't suffer through my singing it. Do YOU remember it?

The guys are going to the auto parts store and again to the grocery store for some french bread to go with the soup, and I hope they bring me home a little surprise.  Like those tiny York Peppermint Patties which I open and throw everywhere on the shelves of my freezer.  It takes forever to find one and that is my reason.  I have to work to find a sweet.  Damn diabetes...

Okay, I did my blog and made supper too so I've accomplished my mission.  I have no idea if anyone reads my blog as I sit here and write, so I don't feel too guilty about skipping the past few days. Does this go on the Internet?  I don't quite understand  if this is for others or only for me and a few close friends. I'm comfortable with the few close friends because then they know I'm alive and kicking and still up to doing some things.  My mind still works so that's a plus isn't it?

Well, it's so long for now and happy trails to you as Roy Rogers used to sing at the end of his show. My favorite character was his horse.

Hugs to you and yours.

More Memories

It has taken me quite some time to get on the computer this morning due to my fingers not wanting to cooperate.  They are like ice and I kept making mistakes.  That sure takes the fun out of typing with all the stops and gos.  Gos, is that even a word?  Maybe it should be goes but my fingers aren't going anywhere.

I've mentioned my little Granny a number of times in my blog and this morning I was lucky enough to come across this picture.  It's only about seventy years old.  That's Granny holding my cousin Ray on her lap and me standing beside them.  In a dress no less.  I wonder how long I kept that clean?

While at my aunt's house Sunday, she brought me two lovely pins I had given Granny for gifts when we were in Germany.  One I will wear with my turtle neck sweaters. The other will be for dressy occasions.  Huh, when do I ever go anywhere to dress up!  With orthopedic shoes, it sure doesn't give me the incentive to do other than wear longer dresses, denim, of course.

I need to stay focused today so I'm not all over the place.  That seems to be how I work now, as the thought occurs.  That gets me in trouble at times. Sometimes it leads to happy and funny memories which really are a treat instead of dwelling on aches and pains and what is to be.  I have it in my mind that after surgery, I will be able to do things I haven't been able to do for years.  Like jump rope for exercise.  Now that's quite a stretch but I keep reaching in my mind.

I need to start a stew that was supposed to be done yesterday. I promised it would be made today and hopefully, it will last a few days instead of disappearing as the chili did.  I made enough to freeze but they kept eating it so the pan was empty before I knew it. So, it's off the machine and on to the stew.

You all have a wonderful day and enjoy the beautiful sunshine.

Hugs

Fighting this Darn Computer Today

I have spent so much time and effort today trying to recover my blog from the depths of the cyber space, I'm now an afternoon blogger.  It turns out my grandson used my computer to update his resume and didn't sign out.  I kept getting a strange name on my account and couldn't get signed in. And of course they couldn't find me anywhere on the Webb.  I thought I'd been hacked.  I'm not in shape body or mind to deal with things like this. The machine went to blue screen and I thought, okay, I'll give it one more try and then that's it! After calming down and restarting with a quiet mind, I was able to fix the problem. The next time I have a problem I will look first to see if a certain someone never signed himself off my machine.

Yesterday was such a beautiful day.  I did go to my aunt's for a visit and we had a wonderful morning recounting memories.  She remembered more than I, but then, she's older and I hadn't been born yet. After leaving her house I drove to my friend Nancy's and we had a good 2 hour visit.  Lots of laughing which was good for both of us.  Upon leaving her house, I decided to come home using all the back roads so off I went.  I got lost but knew one road would lead to another  eventually so continued on.  I traveled almost every road in Ledyard and it was a beautiful drive. I even drove to our old house where I pulled up in the driveway and observed all the changes.  The huge pine trees which were bought for each kid for Christmas were causing too much shade so they cut them down.  My heart took a drop and I quickly backed out and drove on.  No, you really can't go back home again.

I had left home at 10 in the morning before the others were awake and drove up my driveway at 5 p.m.  Six and one half hours and not a thing was said to me except, "Did you enjoy your day?"  You betcha honey!  I felt as if I was a super woman.  After not driving for so long though, I think I'll keep my next break-out for only an hour or so and much, much closer to home. At least up until mid October, after that the surgery will keep me grounded.

Hugs are important so be sure to spread them around today. You'll be surprised at all the smiles you receive in return.

Hugs

Just Waiting For the Kinks to Settle Down

I woke up this morning without the joy of having my feet hit the floor.  Maybe it was because I slept badly and ended up moving my pillow to the other side of the bed and actually sleeping across the bed instead of the normal way.  Well, I guess I'm not normal, a little creative maybe, but it got me through the rest of the night. So much for the soft mattresses.

I see some sunshine peeking through the trees so maybe I'm going to have a great day to go visit my aunt. We used to get together every week or every other week.  Now a month will go by before we get together. First I have to see what my body wants to do so know better than to make plans and look forward to them.  Usually I end up not going.  Not this day though! I shouldn't complain, yesterday I went to lunch with a young friend and we had a delightful time.  She took me home right after lunch so I could hunker down in my hubby's recliner and take a nap.  We sure do need those naps lately.

Today we plan to go to Auntie's favorite restaurant for brunch so I won't be on the computer for long.  Just long enough. LOL, I was just hit with a blast from the past.  My little granny just popped into my mind because she used to always say, "Just long enough", " Passable."  I guess I'm up there and realize what she actually meant.  I guess that is a gift of old age, memories pop up more often than not. At least they are good memories.

I'm writing in red today just to lift me up and remind myself that I have to keep moving.  When I stop it will be for good and I'm just not ready to go there yet. Too many beautiful days of sunshine left and  the glory and beauty of fall leaves and windy days to swirl a whole color collage for us to enjoy once the winds of autumn pick up.  I love it!

Oh this red is making me ill.  What a bad choice lady.  If I can find out how to change it I will.  Then it's off to get ready for my adventure for today. I'm sure it will be a beautiful 45 minute drive to Auntie's house and then a nice meal.  I don't eat that much anymore but I still enjoy going out to eat. I'd really love to go to a park and walk but just can't manage with my walker and so far to walk to get there.  Parking you know! However I will do that before the cold weather hits. I've made up my mind and I sure as heck hate to change it at the last minute, although that is the story of my life right now. Some days I just feel lazy and the effort to move is more than it's worth.  I know, I know, I have to keep moving and get some exercise.

You all have a nice day.  I'm certainly going to and look forward to seeing my aunt. I know she is happy I'm coming and since she is older than me, who am I going to please? Auntie of course. So here I go, Just as soon as I can manage to get up from the computer chair. 

Hugs

Oh thank goodness I was able to change the color! It was truly YUCK.

Sleepyhead and Tousled Hair

Here I am on the computer and it's still morning. Wow, I'm making progress.

I woke up with a broken back this morning and it took me about an hour to get legs to cooperate. I think it strange as I age how the body seems to fall out of place a little bit at a time. Today I will be happy though, because I have a young friend who didn't forget this old lady who was once a big part of her life many years ago.  She is taking me to lunch and it will be such fun to laugh and talk about girl things instead of the latest ailments.  She has enough on her plate to handle without me whining and without cheese yet.

I'm taking my walker so as not to slow her down.  It has wheels, yippee, and it goes as fast or faster than I can.  I see two mistakes already but there is no way I'll go back and correct them.  I'll let the machine do it for me.  No more, Miss Perfect.  I think I now fall into the category of that cantankerous old gal that they email me almost daily.  For some reason I don't like her.

The sun just came out and it is beautiful!  Another day to be thankfulfor and glory in.  Although the yard is quire bare of any color, I still have a few planters that refuse to die.  I tried picking the dead stuff off yesterday but ran into spiders.  Yuck!  I just left them to their work and went out to sit on the little deck my hubby made me under the trees.  I had just stated that we don't have the acorns we usually have at this time of year when, you guessed it, one fell on my forehead and stung me.  I guess we do have acorns.  The squirrels have most likely gathered most up for the winter.

I'm so happy to be going out today with such a dear friend.  I wish I had had a daughter to shop and lunch with.  With 3 boys that kept me quite busy most of my life, I am now content to sit with the dog and watch TV.  He is so patient with me.  If it were possible we would be going for walks but not here.  Hills, snaky curves and really no safe place to walk pushing a walker. Maybe someday. I'm just happy for my younger friends who still remember this old gal has a lot of life left in her, and I intend to make the most of it.

Well, I have to go and put some wrinkle cream on and fix my eyebrows.  The wrinkles droop down and the eyebrows go up at the ends.  My boys said I looked like a witch when they were young and I was scolding them.  Now let's see if I have the right ingredients to do the face justice.  Hmm, super glue, got it, old lady's face cream (it makes the face feel as if it is covered with plastic wrap).  I guess I can do without that one.  Oh heck, blue and white shirt and blue jeans.  That's it and I look like I normally do.  I don't want to make any changes so people won't recognize me. I'm proud to be a blue jean gal.

Y'all have a great day and soak up this sunshine. And remember to tell those you love that you love and appreciate them.

Hugs

Brrr, It's Cold Outside

I didn't write yesterday morning because I did nothing but go to bed to sleep, got up in the morning and nothing really happens here until afternoon.  So I'm writing later in the day.

Yesterday morning hubby and number two son had their heads together about something and I had the feeling they were purposely keeping me from knowing.  A little past noon they had completed their task and hubby told me he was going to the Department of Motor Vehicles to register his motorcycle.  I nearly dropped my teeth.  With all the sons and grandsons riding, he was always left home and he felt left out.  Never mind that I'm in this house everyday keeping watch over son's dog, alone. I just couldn't believe he would be so foolish, but at 74, I guess he is going through his second childhood.  I don't think he ever got through his first one. Next comes the motorcycle jacket, son already gave him a helmet.  I'm so outnumbered here.

In case you are wondering what that green thing is in the picture above, it is a moss covered tree root.
They cover the yard and the moss covers everything else. Now I do love moss and the softness of it, but not up the sides of my planters, concrete base of the flagpole, and the huge rocks in the yard. Also patio set and the part of the patio that doesn't get the sun.  Time to air hose it all down before winter arrives.

I'm going in the hospital for my surgery October 16th, so I am trying to get my things gathered up and packed in a small suitcase for hubby to bring wherever they send me for rest and rehab. I am relieved about that because I wouldn't survive being sent home directly from the hospital.  The doctor says he wants me to stay 3 weeks due to my age and my back being fused. I have to learn how NOT to bend, stretch, reach, etc.,all the things we normally do without thinking. Now that is going to be hard for me, but with rehab I'm sure I will learn some tricks.

The dog is lying here beside me sleeping peacefully. He is my body guard and I do love him, in spite of all my griping about son bringing home a pit bull.  He is also black lab so maybe that is what makes him such a lover. Anyway, I don't know what I'd do without my little buddy.

Late yesterday afternoon, I wanted to go for a ride while the sun was still out.  Well I asked but it fell on deaf ears. They needed to go out in the garage and make a fancy holder for the license plate.  Just wait until I come home after surgery.  I think I will buy a cowbell and ring it every time I want something. I'll run the socks off them just for a week or so. I can just imagine the meals they will fix.  Canned soup and more canned soups.  I'm going to lose a lot of weight while recuperating. Smile.

Today son is out helping a friend drag a tractor which is headed down the field.  It is more over the side than on a level angle.  I can just see them now.  They took a comealong, chains, thick wooden boards to help the tractor to go up into the truck more easily.  I expect a call and hubby will have to get son's truck pulled up. What were they thinking?

Since it's already after 11a.m., I will end this and fix myself some brunch. Hubby will soon be home from Physical therapy and we really do need to go to Stop&Shop and stock up on groceries. Oh goody, maybe some excitement to write about tomorrow. No snickering, at my age that is excitement.

You all have a wonderful day and remember to tell a certain someone in your life, "I love you."

Hugs

What Hit Me?!!

Okay, so after a week I'm finally back to the blogging.  It was a horrible week and I just sat around watching television and doing a little bit here and there. Today I feel as if I've been run over by a Mack truck.  I was up so many times during the night that I know today will be a short day.Maybe if I try a little bit harder I will do okay. My lower back just isn't willing and the pain bites me and just holds on like a dog with a bone. Gnaw, gnaw, gnaw.

Here are the last of my morning glories.  At this time they are a third of their original size due to cold weather setting in and the vines beginning to die off.  They suffered by my not watering too.  I didn't go out much in the heat.  It just doesn't agree with me the older I get.

 

 

I promised to make the fellas Chili today and it's a good day for it. Usually I start it early and then get on the computer.  No more can do.  I've scorched or burned everything I tried to make by forgetting time and that I was supposed to be cooking and stirring. When my head is in the computer that just doesn't happen.  Just a tip, if you put in a table spoon of peanut butter, it takes the scorched taste away in the chili.  It really does work.  I don't remember where I read that, but try it before dumping a pot of spaghetti sauce or chili.

 

My son has taken the dog to the animal hospital in Norwich for a check up and shots.  Poor Bixby, he thought he was just going for a ride with his master. He's such a good dog, I know he will behave and the vet will love him. He's just a little lovey, wants to kiss you with the big sloppy kisses on the face.  Yuck! He got me good yesterday on the ear and side of my face.  I had just gotten out of the shower and was bent over trying to put my socks on. What a shock since I wasn't expecting it. Since he is bigger and stronger than me, I don't stand a chance.  I'm lucky that he obeys commands for me.

 

I don't know about the rest of you but we have spiders the size of nickels hanging from the roof and dangling, just  waiting for unwary prey.  Once they are crawling they sure do grow in size. So does my fear of them dropping on me.  I had one that  I had to duck in order to get in the car for a doctor's appointment.  I finally took the broom to it but didn't kill it.  The one hanging from the tree amazes me. His web is beautiful , but I didn't get a picture of it. It had it's kill and was ready to devour it.  I didn't stay for the meal.  Ugh!  He is still there although from the wind and rain of  this week, he is still dangling, but you can't even see the web any longer. It looks like a nylon stocking with a very large run in it.

 

Our yard is now covered with dead leaves. They have been dropping for weeks now, but today's breeze has them coming down faster and without color yet.  It's been a crazy year here weather wise. It is very windy at times today with a dampness that makes the bones ache.  Of course open windows allow  it to just go through the house and I am in it's path between the living room window and the open kitchen door. Hubby says he needs it to breathe and had the fan on to help it along. I got up and shut the darn thing off because it was drying my eyes. Allergies and medications attribute to it, also age to be truthful.

 

I guess it's time to get started on the chili before a certain someone asks me if I intend to get off the computer this morning. So its off to chop the onions and throw the hamburger in to brown.  Maybe I'll make it back tomorrow.

 

Have a great day and remember to tell someone, "I love you."

 

Hugs

Precious memories

 

 

 

 

 



Oh What a Beautiful Morning

Okay, after trying at least a half dozen times, I finally got this picture posted but it still kept changing on me.  I guess I had to save it to keep it here but I'll soon find out.  Whatever happens happens and nothing is a mistake, just coincidental. As I type, the butterfly follows me so by the time I'm finished with my blog for today, it just might end up at the bottom of the page.

I'm sorry for such large type but I could hardly see the 150% so now it is set at 200%.  And yes, this beautiful butterfly is still moving, but I'll just call it flying to a better place. I wish I knew what I'm doing wrong but as long as it is still on the page, I'll consider myself lucky.

Another good nights sleep except for getting up once during the night.  For me that is progress! Now I should feel bright eyed and bushy tailed.  I don't but what's a little white lie?  I consider myself lucky.

We had to buy new house phones so now we have 4.  I'm not quick enough to get up to answer them, by the time I fight my way out of the 'too soft' chair, it is too late.  I like having a phone in each room. It makes me feel like Lady Rich Bitch.  I'm easy to please.  Now to get to the AT&T store to replace the cell phone.  You know, I really don't like all this modern technology.  I was given a Kindle but have to be shown how to set up an account and load with at least two books. I have always gotten mine at yard sales and such so this was a  sticker shock to see the actual prices of the books. I will start with the cheaper ones first to learn on.  If there's a way to goof something up, I get an 'A' in that.

Life is good. No matter what happens, I have to admit that my life is good. I couldn't ask for a better husband and my sons also.  When I'm outside on the weekends, they are always close at hand to catch me should my legs buckle.  I have that paper doll syndrome, legs buckle at the knees. Sometimes I see some mighty interesting things at that level, and I am in the praying position so I don't waste it. The time I mean.

I wish I had a big pool on the side of the house. I think swimming would do hubby and I great with the back problems.  We had a pool years ago, but with all the hundreds of trees surrounding us, it looked like a dead leaves disposal area.  Hubby said he was tired of all the cleaning so he took it down.  I thought all that water would level us but he made sure to use a large hose to drain it. Now I want one again.  Too late Tootsie, No money and no way to get into a pool.  I couldn't get up and down a ladder and I'm not putting on a show for the kids to laugh at.

The sun is calling me so I have to get my shower and dress in a denim dress that looks like a sack. I go for comfort now, not style. Living up in the boonies I can get away with denim.  Besides, at 71, who cares.

Have a wonderful day my friends.  I intend to.

Hugs


I managed to get in here and play around with settings.  I finally got the spelling checked and the butterfly is where it is supposed to be.  It makes for smoother reading and a much prettier butterfly. It would have killed me to leave things the way they were. Over and out!

Live Each Day With Joy

L

Whew, wicked two days.  Had to take a Vicodin for back and it didn't work. I should know better than to use a pain pill, Aleve works much better for some strange reason. Enough of that.

 

My son and his wife recently bought one of those pillow top mattresses and have been complaining about not getting any rest from it.  Much too soft.  Me and my aching body have been suffering on a regular firm mattress with a foam covering because I have fibromyalgia, among other things, and I hurt for hours mornings. I mentioned that we switch for a week and see if it makes any difference for them.  They agreed and last night was their first night to sleep on it. I can't wait to hear the result.  Me, I'm happy!

 

They came up and set up the mattress in my room and made up the bed with a nice soft quilt.  I couldn't wait to try it so after they left, I lay my poor body down and in minutes I was off to dreamland.  I awoke to the bed moving and a banging noise in my room.  You can't imagine what was going through my addled mind.  i lifted up a little and called out, "Who is in my room?" Suddenly a black head popped up and it was Bixby, my son's dog.  Evidently they had put him in the house and he came looking for me.  He never comes into my room so it really surprised me. That ended my nap for the day.

 

I don't know what I would do without Bixby, he is my companion and my little love bug.  Gentle, affectionate, and my shadow in short. I'm so thankful my son brought him home as a rescue. He's pit bull mix and such a loving dog. With all the love lavished on him, he should be.

 

As for the storm yesterday that had me on pins and needles, I finally gave up worrying about it.  I did take a shower before bedtime, just in case I got carried off in the wind, I would be found in clean clothes and presentably decent.  Remembering my little granny's admonition to always wear clean underwear in case I got in a car accident. It's crazy the things we remember in times of stress. I laugh just thinking of her, but with much love.

 

I am getting off the computer for today.  This white screen makes my eyes burn and I did get on and write a little.

 

Have a great day folks and make sure you tell the ones dear to you that you love them.

 

Hugs

 

Blah Day, Blah Me

I

I woke up this morning and decided I just don't feel up to blogging.  Bad night and today sore throat and I sound like hell.  Real rough voice and hard to talk.  Hubby likes me this way.  He thinks I sound like a frog although I've never heard one speak.

I had wanted to visit with my aunt today but I know she would be leary of my presence sounding like this. I tell her she can't catch my allergies but still, even I wouldn't want to be around me sounding like this.

The picture is of the farmer's field.  It looks about like I feel so I thought it appropriate.  In summer it's so nice and green and beautiful. The more I look at it the more I feel like going back to bed.  It won, so I'm going back to bed but will first drink a cup of tea with honey. I hate days like this.

Hope you all have an interesting day.

Hugs

Just a Thought or Two

Like the fading roses, I come to realize that July and August have just passed me by. The house has become my prison instead of my home.  I'm praying that upcoming spine surgery will help me to get back on my feet so I can enjoy the things I used to do and do them well.  Like standing up and pushing a grocery cart without the cart having to hold me in a somewhat standing position.  Some days are better than others, depending on pain level.  This surgery is the fusion of 3 disks.  I am not in the habit of being a patient in the hospital so I hope I can  behave myself there and not do anything too...sorry, I forgot the word I wanted to use.

I mostly use the stop and go method in my blog now.  My mind stops and I search for a word and if I can't find it, well I just let the other person figure it out.  I know that's a cop out, but at seventy-two, I figure I'm allowed a little leeway. 

This morning I got up early and took my thyroid pill and then went back to bed.  I don't usually do that because if I happen to fall asleep, when I again wake up my mind is fuzzy and I can't remember whether I took my pill or not.  This morning I was quite sure because I had put new socks with foot powder in them and had left a trail on the burgundy colored carpet. It has followed me to my computer chair.  I must remember not to put the can into the socks and squeeze but once.  I had so much powder in my socks that my toes squished in it and it was the oddest sensation. 

Hubby left for PT and kissed me goodbye.  I didn't remember what for until I saw what he was wearing.  He looked liked Tweedle Dum in his sweat pants and tee shirt.  I just can't teach him to wear his shirt on the outside instead of tucked in.  Well, you can picture it in your own mind.  I'm not so blind as to not see how silly I look dressed the same.  Even his therapist tells him to pull his shirt out but he insists on showing off his girth. He will still wear white socks no matter the occasion, but I understand that because of the dye and allergic reactions to it.

Now I must give up the ghost and get ready for my appointment with the cardiologist. He has to make sure I am up for the surgery. I'm going to tell him to keep his opinions to himself and take a tongue lashing for my weight. Well, I did lose 10 pounds since my last visit. I should get brownie points for that. We'll see.

Have a great day and enjoy the new season of Autumn.  It's my favorite season of the year and big time allergy season also. Oh well, you have to take the good with the bad.

Hugs

The Heart Remembers But The Mind Doesn't

c There are no phones ringing in this house and until I get out to buy both the house phone and cell phone replacement, there will be peace and quiet.  I lost my cell phone about a week ago and have torn this place apart searching for it.  The home phone we managed to lose in the garbage container.  I guess it was not placed properly in its charger which is over, you guessed it, the trash bin, In all likelihood it fell in and was tossed out, Oh well, time for a new cell phone anyway. The battery was always dead when I needed to use it and I don't want to buy a new one and have another two year contract. I was told to go to Wal-Mart and buy a cheap phone and just put it on the existing AT&T account.  Easy enough.

 

My cat, in the pouring rain yesterday, was wrestling with something under the patio table and was being very active for her age.  I had to investigate and found her with a long black snake. She was going at it with all her 11 pounds and the snake was doing its share also.  I went out with a hook and lifted the snake to free it.  The frightened thing struck at me over and over until I found a safe place to put him so he could make his getaway.  Hubby had been hosing him down with the garden hose to make him go away.  All he succeeded in doing was to scare the snake more.  Hubby is afraid of snakes and he over reacts.  Same goes with the skunks. Oh well, he wasn't raised a country boy, bless his little heart.

 

The picture above caught my fancy and I had to snap it just to see what it would look like.  I love it. If I look up, I lose my balance so naturally I ended up on my butt. Dizziness overtook me so bad and I must have looked hilarious as I tried to get up and get my legs under control.  There will be no more overhead shots for this gal.  It does look pretty though.  The hemlock trees we planted many years ago were so beautiful with their lacy looking, overhanging branches.  Times change, we were told to cut them back as they were hanging over the power line running from the power pole and down our long driveway. I will miss them this coming winter.  They always looked like weary soldiers when covered with heavy snow. They would bend almost to the ground and when able. I used to go out and shake all the snow from their branches to free them from their burden. 

 

It's raining and windy today so I think I best take a shower and head for Wal-Mart. This is my kind of day and I want to run, I mean limp, to do my errands.  You all enjoy the day and I'll see you when I see you.  No promises here anymore.

 

Hugs 

 

.

 

 

The Other Side of Seventy

Here it is over a year later since I last wrote in my blog.  Life, health and loss got in my way. It's funny how time manages to change us so quickly and without warning.  I guess I'm better off with the 'not knowing' as I have more on my plate than I can manage now.  Oh, but others are going through the same kinds of experiences so I know I have company and you will understand where I'm at.

The animals that I delighted in no longer come to visit.  I miss them.  I haven't seen a skunk all year although hubby still keeps a sharp eye out before leaving for the garage.  We have had raids by the raccoons but that's to be expected.  I believe now having a dog in residence has helped the problem. Even the feral cats have stopped coming for handouts except for one brave little soul.

She is the grey one that we had trapped and spayed years ago because the poor thing was always having a litter and the poor kittens were out in the coldest of weather. Many we would find dead out behind the garage.  Her last litter we managed to save and the shelter took them in with the mother cat (they didn't appreciate her as she was as wild as they come.) She was carted off in a strong crate to the shelter.  Good Samaritans nursed the kittens until they came of age to place in homes.  The mother cat  we paid to have her back where she was let loose in the woods she knew as home.  It is years later and she will just now come onto to the patio late at night and wait on the lighted porch, tucked into the shadows so that we will notice her and put out food.  She will come to eat but not if we are outside.

My garden is no longer.  I plant in pots but even that I can no longer do.  I fall often and for no reason so my family told me to get in a chair and stay there.  Watching TV all day was fun at first but no longer.  I'm hoping after my back surgery I will do much better. I would like to be able to walk and pick wildflowers again.  I am a nature gal when my allergies let me.

Well, I've gone on long enough and most likely bored the lot of you.  Oh well, with the 70's the mind is no longer that sharp.  I'm writing to remember, to not lose myself in loneliness nor bitterness.  I'll stay the course.

My best wishes to all, and remember to enjoy the life you have, no matter what your situation may be. You will be an inspiration to someone fighting the same battles.

Hugs