Good Saturday Morning, last Sat. in Feb. then onto March

[boffler]

Good Morning...rise and shine ladies and gents.

Another cold morning here, but the snow should all melt tomorrow when the temps warm up.

At least I got enough snow on Thursday to have some snow cream, had been wanting some for a long time but never enough snow to collect to make it, a childhood enjoyment memory.

Hubby will be going down to be with his Grandpa today while they do a scope to see the bile duct and such, I wanted to go but my throat is sore, and my crohns is a bit wonky so I am staying home...get in great fear when in different situations and the crohns being active, being near and dear to a bathroom works better..

Had my friends over yesterday, they appreciated it so much, also gave them a breakfast sandwich maker and a gift card to Applebees...want them to know how appreciated they are.

JoG, so sorry to hear of you diagnoses, now wait and see what they are going to do about it.
Maxie, hope all things are going good at your house, how about those valances?
Paula, is the furnace, pipes and such all done yet? I have missed what comedy of errors have caused you to want to give them a not so good report on Yelp.
Aunt Maye, so glad that David has been released, just hope he knows just because he can drive again doesn't mean he can go back to misbehaving, LOL
Elaine, how is John doing? Is he getting some energy back yet? And when will you get results of the test?
Nalani, glad you taxes are done for another year...did you find Bim a billfold with a chain?

Well I hear the hubby is up now, so will see when he plans on leaving. Have a great day one and all, hope everyone has some sunshine in their lives today..from the sky or in your heart..

[bethina]

Uggg I am not liking the weather change one bit...I was up and down all night with a migrain...took migrain meds twice...and have been using my essential oils for migrains...looks like I might have to go get a shot IF I can convince my sister that its what I need...I will call mom and let her do the talking to my sister..I am sure that my sister and her family are not up yet...they came and got the bird at around 9 last night...I went straight to bed woke up with my head ache at 11.

Not much planned for today other than getting rid of my head ache.

[cookielady]

Good Morning!

Yesterday was good. I actually felt normal for change. My doctor's appt was productive. She changed around my shot times and amounts. Got the TV box returned to the phn company since we switched to DISH. I LOVE the new DISH control. Made several other stops before I arrived home just 10 minutes before Blaise arrived. Made mac salad for dinner and had it and other leftovers.

Well it seems that the rearrangement of my shots worked. My bedtime level was almost half what it has been and my morning level was low but not bottoming out. Cleaning and laundry are on my agenda for today. Need to make a quick trip to Saxonburg to go to the library and Dollar General.

Have a good one all!

[determined]

Good Morning, sun is shining but still must be cold as the furnace is going on and off.

Aunt Maye, I know David is going to want to get back to the sawmill so pray that he will accept his limits and follow them.
JoGee, I understand your waiting to know exactly what is going on before telling your kids, but once you know make sure to tell them, not only are you going to need them through this but E is also. Don't need him getting himself wore down (which from the way you talk he is that type) and then you stressing out over him while trying to deal with what you have to deal with.

[JoGee]

Good morning.
Sharon, I've never ever had snow cream, but it sounds very good.
A sunny day ahead here....Phx being a bit warmer than Tucson, too. I'll enjoy that.

Visiting with 1 dau today, and her two girls. When she heard "maybe" cancer for me, she had a "meltdown". Took some time for her to be calmed. She is the reason we want to wait a week before talking to the kids. This week I have the MRI on Thursday, and discuss it with the surgeon on Friday. With all the facts in, I can give the kids/grandkids facts in a light that shows the doctors have plans in place to take care of it, and a situation that isn't hopeless. No more meltdowns or hysteria. E & I discussed it in depth, and it really seems the better way of handling it with them. Just 1 week, and the info will be complete and can be presented in a more positive way.

I do wish E were up. He's a late sleeper. I'm ready for breakfast. Thats the trouble with hotels/motels. It's not home, nothing much at hand. This place is all suites, so it has a very expensive "pantry" downstairs. No eating areas or free breakfasts (which aren't so great anyway) .

Well, not much to write about today.
Hope you all have a good day.

[Pat B]

Morning all

Woke up at 4 and made myself stay in bed until 5. I've already scrubbed Erin's bathroom, unloaded the dishwasher, cleaned out the old food from the fridge, 2 loads of laundry washed & dried AND made Banana Oat Blueberry muffins.

Now to get myself showered and get Erin up - we will go to get haircuts today.

JoGee - I'm thinking of you.

Aunt Maye - great news about Uncle Dave being able to drive. I agree that the male nurse talking to him should have a big impact on him.

I'm off to the shower. Y'all have a good 'un!

[JoGee]

Oh, so many of you typing with me this morning!
Determined, believe me, my kids and older grandkids will know about my condition. But they will get a full report. I'm not sure we could deal with another meltdown.
E is being a good support for me, dealing with the doctors and getting the complete answers (which I don't get). He's doing his best to be whatever I need at any given moment.
It will be interesting to see how supportive the kids will be. "We live too far away" for them to visit. (Although one DD does to CA on mini vacations with her family......"secretly".). I know most of the kids care.

Cookie, I'm glad your meds are aligned again.

Beth, sorry about your headaches.

Thanks, Pat.

[ladyebug]

Hi Everyone. :

Sharon, what a lovely thing to do for friends who help you. It is very difficult to find help in this one-horse town. We need someone to rake leaves out of flower beds, but I'm afraid it won't happen.

Jo, I'm thinking of you today and every day.

Janet, such wonderful news about David. Wow! Medicine is amazing.

Donna, glad you have some at-hand help with your Diabetes, but maybe slowing life down a bit couldn't hurt.

Hi Darla! Hi Pat! Hi Paula! Hi beth! Hi Barb!

maxie, was hoping your post would pop up. Have you looked inside your blouse?

Well, nothing going on. Must get bulletins ready for church. Making a ham/cheese ball to use ham nobody seemed to want.

Have a wonderful Saturday.

[maxie]

No plans for the day here. Drew did ask if I was going to be home today because he might decide to come. He cracks me up! Last evening I kept hearing this thump thump outside my bedroom and when I went down to investigate he was outside throwing snowballs under my window waiting to see how long it took me to come out...he just roared when I ask what was he doing out there. Funny boy. We ate at my least favorite place but the boys were in hog heaven. I just can't get comfortable eating at Golden Corral...don;t know if it is the clientele, or the food itself but something does not appeal to me so naturally it is the boys fav! Had a very nice lunch yesterday with Sierra and then we went into Bath and Body and smelled ourselves into a headache. We smelled yummy when we left and she carried a full bag out. I did not buy for me but inherited a bunch of half full bottles from her. A yummy smell is a yummy smell even if it comes from a half full bottle! I hung the valance I made at the kitchen door but will take the rest of the panel to my sister next week and she can sew the valance for the double front window. Machine did a pretty good job of sewing a straight line for once. No one has commented on the new one...men! When I set out the new pillows on the couch all Andrew said was 'new pillows' and flopped on them. Guess they felt ok to him because he dropped his feet on the two at the other end. I raised two boys and a husband and yet this grandson seems more alien but funnier. New age kids? Think I will run the vac and shine up the new appliances, probably can scrape up a couple of loads of laundry. I do agree with you JoGee about waiting until you have all the details to tell the kids. When I needed my surgery I waited and told them everything at once. It was all laid out at once without loose details and needless anticipation. Here it is, this is what is going to be done and this is what I will need. Boy what a bunch of jibber jabber I have written. Guess it is time for another cup of coffee and a shower. Sun is shining, sky is blue and furnace not running so that means it is either warm out or the thermostat is telling me I am not home.

[bethina]

My sis and I have a plan...she had to be at her church from 9-2 and then make a birthday cake...her hubby will take me if I still need to go...and it looking like I will. I thought i I was getting better I was wrong...back to bed.

[Paula A]

Good morning.
Boffler, the second energy efficiency test will be Tuesday morning...so, after that I will know what I want to post. And it will be on Facebook, too, since this company advertises heavily in our area code and the Sacramento area.
I made a peach dump cake for the funeral. I will pick up whipped cream on my way.
I am hoping I dont cough while up front with the music. Normally, I would stay up front by the organist, but I am going to take a small water bottle in case I need to stop a cough and I don't want to do that in front of everyone.
And even though I still have a cough, I feel so much better! Like I want to do everything today!
But I am taking it a bit easier, and will just enjoy the sun and whatever comes after the funeral.
Such good news about David and John! It is giving me a smile and I am sure your families and friends are really happy!
Jo, you have us, and guarantee no meltdowns here. Positive words and thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Good start on your day, Pat!
Sharon, those are great ideas for thank you gifts. I am filing them away for the next time I need more than a card...
Have a good day, friends.

[Mayebarnes]

good afternoon.

coming in here on the tail.. feel like Paula ...

was up most of the night with a spasm in one leg that just did not want to quit.. amazing how the darn thing can be in such a knot and yet
not leave any sign of it when it finally lets go... I think its really caused by a tweak in the spine.. from the way I get twisted in bed. .. so when I finally got to bed ,I slept until after 7. and drug myself around until about 10 before I began to function.. ... got 2 loads laundry done. house picked up. and lunch is over. ...

David scared the bejeebers out of me with his driving yesterday...He does have a bad .almost blinding ,cataract on the right eye and he got confused at one of the lights.. ...scared me and himself .... so I will still be doing the majority of the driving ..the short trip on back roads. may be ok for him.. but I am going to be doing any "traffic" ,town driving .he was upset the rest of the day.. blood pressure shot up ....realized that my nerves too, are setting on a very narrow edge caused I lost it.had to work hard to get composed enough to go into the bank .wanted to come home and hide under a blanket.. . ,,so glad I have the RT to come to and let off steam..

Jo G. read all the above , and think of you through the day... hope you can feel the good thoughts and prayers coming your way.

went back up the post and read Maxie,,, make another cup of coffee... yes.. thats what I need...
switch the clothes into dryer.. and I will be ready to wallow in self-pity and hating old age. ..eating cookies and coffee.. and reading .
enjoy your weekend everyone.!

[JoGee]

Just a note of thanks for all the good thoughts today. Yes, I have felt them, I am sure, because I've been a peace all day.
Maxie, thanks for being in agreement with us. The kids will be told next weekend.

[Nalani]

Aloha all!

Prayers for you, JO. So many already ahead of me that I'll just ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Paula A]

Pass those cookies, please!
Hugs all around!