One Step at a Time - June 2019

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION], that was such a cute picture of you on FB. Is that TS's dog? Cute!! Sorry to hear about the woman who fell off her bike. Hope she's OK. So glad you didn't miss the wine in Italy. Glad you got the window washing done. I didn't get mine done. Maybe tomorrow. Church tomorrow with Mom.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Hello friends. Thanks for asking about me. I just am getting by.....you know. Nothing wrong but just have been feeling blah and I don't want to keep complaining. I am sorry that I haven't been more supportive and available to everyone.

My nephew called me last night (they live in Louisiana). They were all out at the lake for the day. His wife was tubing behind the boat and somehow was thrown into the side of another boat. They were able to get her in the boat and get her leg wrapped. I think the tibia was broken in 3 places. Cut wide open to the bone. When my nephew went back to see her in ER emergency, they had her calf muscle out of her leg. She is a runner so this was devastating to her. But, she should heal with time. They did let her use a walker to the restroom today without putting much weight on it. The physical therapist was impressed with the strength in her legs. She'll be in the hospital for 72 hours on IV antibiotics and she's still on morphine. Poor thing.

Savannah is doing well. Finally has her first tooth!!! She gets her helmet tomorrow. She'll wear it 23 hours a day for probably a year. But, she'll adapt.

Mom has been declining. I don't remember if I told you that she asked me the other day how we came to be together. She couldn't really form a sentence but I finally figured out that's what she meant. So, she had no idea who I was, who she was or where she was.
I was sitting at work the other day and just started thinking about my Dad. It's like I felt him inside of me. I started crying because I miss & love him so much. I told my brother that Dad was coming closer because it's time for Mom to go. She's tired.

Hubby has been having high pain for a few weeks now. It's hard. It's just hard. I feel bad for him hurting so much and still having to take care of mom. But, to be honest, he's hard to deal with when he's like this. So irritable. Hard to communicate with him. Sigh.....
I don't know if the baclofen is helping or not. I also don't know if some of these meds are making me depressed. I have an appointment with my Family Doctor tomorrow just to talk about things. Then back to the rheumatologist the next week. I am about to the point of just giving up with all the medical appointments. Just sick & tired of it all.

So, thanks for letting me vent AGAIN. I hope that everyone has a happy Sunday. I did NOT wash my windows and they need it desperately. We are having a really nice, warm day today.

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Hi all,
Not much here, was going to a jazz thing tonight but a bit under the weather. Did go out to dinner with dd1 and her bf. Still raining here, I like it. Dreamed about my mom last night, not my mom in Alaska, but my adoptive mom, who is my real mom to me. Told her I was afraid I would never be able to quit drinking, but she said I would be ok so...we shall see...Rusty, that is good your friends were able to quit....Liz, that sounds scary to see the lady who fell off the bike. I always get hot flashes when I see someone get hurt. Glad you had fun with the windows.....Nora, that tubing injury sounds awful..sorry hubs is having such a time and you as well on top of everything else. The thing with your Dad made me think of when the owner of the place I used to work passed.This story I heard from the grandson who was in the room when it happened. Anyway, she and her son were in the hospital at the same time. They were both in bad shape, and he died. They did not tell her he had passed. She started crying, when asked what was the matter she said, its Gary he has come to get me and I don't want to go, then she died. They were very close, they cremated him and put him in the casket with his mother. They died 5 hours apart. I thought it very sad but also very wonderful at the same time. Well, off to watch tv a bit..

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Wow Bird - thanks for sharing that story. Just amazing. And, I would take your dream with your Mom as a good omen. I agree with her.....you're going to be ok.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION] I'm sorry things are the way they are for you. :hug: I wish there was something I could do. I think you are wise to see your doctor tomorrow and talk. How bittersweet your dad story. Crying is good and I hope you got some relief from it. I hope that you can find some joy or happiness somewhere, even in something small. Vent away here anytime you want to. I will always be hear to listen!
[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], glad you're enjoying the rain. I hope you are feeling better. That was quite a story about your former owner. I do believe in that kind of thing, but it's kinda scary too.
[MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION], yes that is TS dog. She is such a sweet dog. She was a rescue, pure bred American Eskimo. A little stupid, but sweet, lol. Maybe the Windows will get done today? So TS showed us an easy trick to washing. Use a little dawn dishwashing liquid in a bucket of warm water to wash and use a squeegee to dry. OMG! So easy, no streaks. We were done in no time.

Pauly, how was your weekend?

Can't believe the weekend is over. The weather was perfect. Hubby and I enjoyed lunch outdoors today. Not Italy, but nice anyway. Hubby opened the pool and I can't wait to use it. Hope everyone had a great AF weekend.

[NoraC]

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How nice that you all are getting your pools up & going. Bird is already enjoying hers.

Glassie - it was wonderful to see you. :heartbeat:

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Nora,vent away anytime,I'm sorry for everything that's going on with you,mom and hubs Bird,that's a comforting dream I'm not ready for it to be Monday,feels like last week just wore me down in so many ways,waves to Liz, Rusty and Glassy hope we all have a nice AF Monday

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Good Morning!

:hug:@NoraC-awwww......you poor thing....I just sent you an email. Yes, vent HERE! We do care! You have SO much going on at the same time... so sorry to hear about your nephew's wife. ;-( I think dreams are good omens, too. I truly believe that our loved ones who pass away take care of us after they leave us. I admire you for NOT drinking. Brave woman, you are for sure!
[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION]-THANK YOU for the window washing tip. I use Dawn dishwashing liquid so I will try it! Cute, cute puppy on FB. You pictures of Italy...just looked at them again...Wow! Now I must go to Italy! We have a Lake Como not too far from here, but it is not like the one in Italy. This one is a cesspool...very shallow lake. Not good for swimming, in my opinion....only good for icefishing. People tear down dilapidated cottages and build $750K homes on it.
[MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION], Pauly...I hope this is a better week for you!
[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION]-so glad you have heard from your adoptive mother via dream. I think you will be OK, too! :-) I totally believe the grandson's story. Wow....powerful!
[MENTION=8902]Glass Half Empty[/MENTION]-have you heard any news on your thesis? Miss you tons!!!

Ok, off to continue my day. Happy AF Monday!

[Lizann]

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NoraC. Hope your nephews wife is ok. Forgot to mention it yesterday, but that's quite an accident, boating can be so dangerous. The lakes here are so crowded on the weekends. We haven't put the boat in in about five years now I think. That ship has sailed, lol. Hubby is thinking to sell it.
Rusty, that's crazy how much those new homes on that lake cost. Is the view at least nice?
Pauly, hope this week is better for you
Bird, Glassie, hope your starting off week well!
Not much going on here. Kinda cool and rainy, so I'm glad I was working, I've got a headache from coughing so much, ugh! Think I'll go to bed early.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Hi everyone. Savannah's stitches didn't dissolve like they were supposed to. So, they put the helmet on her and it caused a scab to fall off. The technician said that is not normal for the stitches to still be in there and doesn't recommend wearing the helmet until they talk to the Dr. The kids have been trying to talk to the Dr about the stitches since last week but haven't received a response.

How is everyone doing today? I can already tell it's going to be a long week. We finally got some of your heat, Bird. It was 99 today.

[Rusty]

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Good Morning!
[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION]-I am so sorry to hear about little Savannah's stitches not healing like they are supposed to....and getting no response from the doctor. That is unacceptable, in my opinion. GRRR!
[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION]-boating is nuts on our lake on the weekends, too. People who live on the lake or are lake-savvy do their waterskiing and tubing before 8:00 AM, when it's safe. Additionally, places on the lake rent boats to people without even knowing if they know how to drive a boat...and they could be drink and no one would notice. There is always one accident every year and there have been several fatalities over the years, usually because of drinking. No, the view on Lake Como is not nice, in my opinion, because the water is always a light brown color. YUCK!

Big hellos to [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], [MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION] and [MENTION=8902]Glass Half Empty[/MENTION]!

Happy AF Tuesday.:love:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Morning everyone.

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Hi all,
Took dd2 to get her wisdom teeth out yest. Went by the grocery and got her some soft foods. She gave me a beautiful chess set she bought for me in Greece. I will have to post a pic....dd2s show opens this weekend so we are going to see it on Sunday. I am sorting sheet music, which is a lot and very mixed up. What a mess. Will probably throw some of it out, we will never play a lot of it. It has cooled off a lot here with the rain, tomatoes like crazy everyday, I am making sauce and freezing it.....Paulie, I see it is hot as hell there. Lucky you work indoors....Liz, good you got the pool open. Maybe hubs could sell the boat and you could get something fun with the $....Rusty, that lake sounds kinda blah. And crowded.....Nora, hope that doc gets in touch soon, damn I'd be ticked off. Too bad the heat, I saw that on the news...well I have to vacuum the pool it is kinda messy...later

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Rusty,that's how I feel about Lake Mead,just ugly and murky with carp swimming everywhere,plus people are litter bugs so there's alot of trash on the shore Nora, wonder why Savannah's stitches aren't healing up like they should,poor kid.Bird,lucky you have a pool to clean out,wish I did hi Liz! Wishes for a happy and healthy AF Tuesday for us all!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Wow Nora, I'd be upset with that Doctor too. I'm sure if the doctor was really concerned about it, he would've called. im sure the kids have already googled to see what to expect. I know I would.

Bird, no fun with the wisdom teeth! All 3 of my kids got sick afterwards! Mark actually had lock jaw and we made two trips to the ER with him! So glad that's behind me. Hope your daughter does well with the healing. I find sorting and organizing soothing, sometimes. If it's that much of a mess, maybe not. Good you are getting rid of some of it.

Pauly, are you close to lake Mead? I have heard a lot about it. What a shame it's so polluted.
Rusty, early on in our boating I was waterskiing. I had just finished and still had the tow rope in my hand. Hubby was driving the boat toward me to pick me up. He took boating course and obeyed the laws. Some guy comes speeding by his propeller hooked the rope I was holding. Before I knew what was happening, I was under water with the rope around my neck. I was able to grab it and pull it over my head. The guy did stop and apologize and offered us some beers to make up for it! I went to work the next day with rope burns on my neck! We would always ski early or very late in the day after that.
Anyone else watch the women's World Cup soccer? Hubby enjoys it and when the kids were home they always got into the World Cup too. I enjoy it now too. It feels like summer and it makes me happy.