One Step at a Time - July 2014

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

what happened when your folate levels went up too high??
I was prepared for constipation....snigger.....but not headaches

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

It was my iron levels Mama, not folate... the folate worked really well and I'm still taking it but I had to stop the iron. Nothing happened except it was flagged on my bloodwork when I had it done for the whore moans.

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Wow really Charles and Camilla? Never liked them anyway.
Nora, took CJ shopping to TJ Max and there was a power outage! Can you believe that? Just wasn't meant to be. So we headed to another one in the other direction that isn't as organized. I got some super soft Jammie's! Sadly CJ just got some facial scrub. We tried.
EB and my son in law are definitely jet lagged! my SIL had to work today but EB is off for the summer. She came here today to run on the treadmill and swim. Sadly I was at work and missed her! She bought me Kona coffee, macadamia nuts and a lovely shell bracelet, which I will wear to work tomorrow!
Hope you are all ok. Watched the World Cup,game and now dinner is late.. Oh well.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Sounds nice Lizz
Maybe I won't take the med tomorrow and and see of headache stops..

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Mama, if the headache started when you began the med, I think you should take a couple days off and see what happens. :h

Reccy, I hope your knee feels better soon! I'm an active person, too, and I am rather dismayed by the amount of time it now takes me (in my fifties) to recover from "minor" injuries. You have my sympathy. :h

Zenny, I'm glad Bill was able to restore your residence to some semblance of order.

K9, feel better soon! Make a mix of 50/50 gatorade and seven-up...it really helps to restore your electrolytes.

Liz, sorry a temporary monkey wrench was thrown into your shopping trip.

Dottie, I'm so glad that your doggie's blood work came back okay. It's so worrying when our fur-kids aren't feeling well. :l

Kradle, thanks for your kind words. :h

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I hope the services went well Fen.
Going to take some Motrin and go to bed

Love you all

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Got home an hour ago. What a brutal day.

Mom began crying as we were leaving her house. You know how hard it is to see your mom cry!

When we got to the church and I saw that white hearse parked outside, I began crying. :upset: It really is the finality of it that gets to me.

I did write a nice card for the cousins, plus a $ offering for them to do as they please.

My aunt received all of her sacraments at that little church. Baptism, first communion, penance, confirmation, wedding....and finally, her funeral. I can't begin to count all the weddings, anniversaries, funerals I have been to at that church.

Three of her grandchildren served as altar boys/girl. Other grands presented the gifts and did readings. One broke down during her reading, and my cousin (her mom) went up and assisted. It got the whole lot of us crying.

There were FOUR priests there! The present priest, and three others who'd served at St. Bridget's over the years that my aunt's family attended services there. All of them spoke and assisted with communion. There were so many people at the funeral, a tent had to be erected outside, with tables, to accommodate all who were there for the luncheon. It was a massive tribute to her. :h

When we all got too teary, we reminded ourselves that my aunt chose this- she was ready to go, and she was unafraid.

Everybody gave a lot of attention to my mom- she is the only one left from that generation. All the nieces and nephews clung to her.

My cousins shoveled up dirt from all three family farms...the original farm my great-grands from Ireland settled on (and my cousin Patrick now owns), and the two farms she lived on with my Uncle. My cousin Jim owns one. Anyway, they threw that dirt into her burial vault before her casket was lowered into it. I thought it was an awesome touch.

My female cousins cooked most of the food at the luncheon, as a tribute to their mom- they knew she would want the food done the "right" way, LOL!

I fussed over mom and so did others.

I drove her home after the luncheon and when we got back into town, very close to her home, I went over some railroad tracks and a sudden, awful clatter happened beneath the front of my fennel-mobile! I really thought I'd bottomed something out, although I wasn't going fast at all. When we got home, I scrambled under the car, expecting to see something hanging low enough to drag, but nada.

Dropped mom off and took the car straight to my dealership. Two hours later, nothing terrible is wrong, thankfully. After a thorough check, it seems the heat shield of my catalytic convertor is loose, and can cause a clatter when jarred. It's not dangerous and a new part is on order. It was really a lousy end to the day, but I'm glad it's nothing serious.

Anyway, thanks for all of your thoughts and kind words. :l

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

fen I am glad u and the fenmobile are OK...What a rough day...

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

I'm glad you're home safe and sound Fenny, and that the service went well. It sounds like a huge turn-out... I'm sure you and your mum were very happy to see so many people paying their respects. I'll bet you're exhausted... :l:l:l

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Thanks, Dottie and Zenny...yeah, it was quite the day. I'm fried, and so is mom.

Two of her neighbors showed up...it was so touching. My sibs and I grew up with their kids. It was that sort of neighborly closeness where they could "swat" us if we got out of hand, LOL! My mom said they'd probably never been to Ridgeway in their lives. It was so unexpected and appreciated. :h

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Oh Fen - I have been thinking about you all day. My heart just hurts for you. I am sure that this was so hard on your Mom which of course maybe it doubly hard on you. :l:l
Your Aunt was obviously a very special person. I am so glad that everyone acknowledged your Mom.
Oh my dear friend. I just wish that I had words. I love you so much and I am sending you lots of love & strength.:h

[Nursie]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Rough day Fen, but it sounds like it was a beautiful service.
My stepdaughter is going back to her moms tomorrow and they have a counseling appointment.
I told them I can't come trekking every time they get into an argument!
Oh, and the cat is going back too.
Craziness. Pure insanity I tell you.
I ran a mile again today. (Walk ran). I hope this is the beginning of a sexier and more healthy Nursie!
So tired. And one of my nurses called out for tomorrow so I have to cover her 12 hour shift. I will try to check in.
I didn't TTFP today, but I will be sure to take it tomorrow. I'm asleep in 3...2...1
Love you!

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Hey Nursie - that sounds crazy - having to go pick up your stepdaughter and then she turns around goes back. What a mess.
I hope that you get some good sleep. Sounds like a long day tomorrow.

I need to read back - I've been wondering where in the world K9 is. Is she sick?

Mama - I hope that your headache is better. I finally am feeling better. Just had to take advil once today.

Liz - can't believe that the power went out in the store. What a drag. I do hope that you get to see EB soon. Have you seen all the pics yet?

Kradle - Have a WONDERFUL time. Fill us in on everything as soon as you can. :l

Reccie - thanks for the Alzheimer's article. I'm really worried about my Mom. She is having more & more bad days. :upset: My brother told me that she almost fell again today. She had walked across the room without her walker and started tottering. She has a Dr's appointment tomorrow so I'll keep you updated.

Pauly - how are you doing? Hubby keeps wanting to go to Vegas so I'll let you know, if we ever do. We don't gamble or anything but they have that Atomic Museum that he is interested in......(Just ask Fennel - she & Mrs. Fen went with us there a year or so ago )

Ok - seriously, what happened to EW and K9? I haven't seen them around!!!

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Nora mama said K9 was sick today, at least that is her story..only a few day left for her to work this week.
No clue on EW...

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - July 2014

Zen - I hope that you are resting after your trip. I really laughed at the fact that you 'scrutinized the kitchen'. I can't believe that you found your knife in Bill's bedroom. :H What made you look in there? LMAO
I'm glad that you had such a wonderful time! You needed it! :h

Everyone made me laugh when they were talking about my shout-outs. I always forget somebody and then I feel bad about it. I never mean to but this little brain of mine can only hold a thought for so long. :H Anyway, just know that I'm not ignoring any one on purpose. :l