I had a lot of trouble getting to sleep last night.  I was able to stay in bed a bit later this morning which helped but I really feel it tonight so think I will not have any difficulty when I go to bed tonight.

I spent the  morning clearing and sorting things again.   That seems to be a constant battle.  I also made an apple salad with yogurt to have with our breakfast tomorrow.   Shortly before 11, I drove over to Kate's house with a bowl that she sent something good home in and a can of a brand of cat food that Roxie turned her sweet little nose up at.    Kate offered some to her Riley and he LOVED it.   So either he likes junky food of Roxie doesn't know good food.    We would all rather not know.

I had a cup of tea with her and Ron before driving out to Rocky Knoll so I was in time to have lunch with Dick.   When I got there at quarter to 12, he was already down in the dining room.   He was wondering where I was.    I had a sandwich along, but they had Strawberry Schaum Torte for dessert and I got one.  Yea!  It was SO good.

Dick and I played a couple of games of cards until Bobbie and Bill got there.   Then, Richard and Brenda arrived at 3PM.   They had called earlier in the week to say they were coming and we were so glad.    They came to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us.   Can you believe that August 16th, it will be 25 years.   The kids brought a beautiful corsage for me.  AND a wireless computer for us but mainly Dick as his need is now.  We are hoping that this will perk him up as he will be able to go back on the web and not be all those hours alone with just the TV.  It is really super and Dick is SO pleased.   I can't tell you how much we appreciate their love and care.

They also picked up dinner from Sweet Basil.   We all ate in one of the gathering places.   They even remembered a 25th anniversary cake and cute little heart balloon on a stick.   Then we toasted each other with great champagne.

So it has been a golden day.   I know.   It is the silver anniversary,  but this was a golden day anyway.    Now I am home.   The four of them stayed for a longer visit with their dad and to set up the wireless for him.   I came home to feed the cat and get things settled down so I can to bed soon.  

The Packer pregame is on.   So far so good they are leading at halftime and have the second and/or third string in.

So, until tomorrow,

God love you all

Mary

A lovely day.   The "evening" rain they promised came off an on all afternoon though it was really sparse.   I still feel that perhaps I should water my deck plants.  They look a bit sad out there, but the weathermen and women keep promising rain and the drops from heaven are much more nourishing than mine.

Today was also a very exiting day.   I arrived at Rocky Knoll at about 9AM.  Tim picked us up for the appointment with Dr. Fehrman at about 9:30AM.   Dr. Fehrman is VERY pleased with the look of the stump and says we are ready to call Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis in to begin the process for the prosthesis.   YIPPEE!!  Much better than we had hoped.   It makes a possible home date for 4 to 5 weeks from now.

Leaving there at about 2PM, I picked up a prescription at Walmart and returned an item to Fleet Farm.   Home again.   I keep stressing how nice it is to get her.   If only Dick were here too.   

Have a lovely weekend.   I am sure I will as Richard and Brenda will be here.

God love you

Mary

BREAKING NEWS!

To save the economy, in August, 2011, the government will start deporting older people (instead of illegals) in order to lower Social Security and Medical costs and increase welfare funds for immigrants.

I started crying when I thought of you.

RUN, YOU OLD BUZZARD, RUN!

Well... Someone sent it to me,

and I'm not going alone!

 

An organizing morning.    I got up a bit late because I could.  It was such a pleasure to just lie there in bed for a while.

Then I spent the morning down in the family room finishing organizing the quilting projects there.   I still have to tackle the closet with all the fabric and all but I fee like at least that room is organized.

I left a bit early to do some shopping.  Then met Dick at Rocky Knoll.   We had lunch together, I brought a sandwich.    He had more therapy as usual, we went for a stroll and roll and then played cards for the rest of the afternoon.  His stump looks much better but still has scabs on it.    We see Dr. Fehrman in the morning, hopefully this will be the week we can start the process for shrinking and forming the stump for a prosthesis.   Pray hard.

I am home and winding down for the night.    Richard and Brenda are coming to see Dick on Saturday and will stay overnight.  That will be a joy.

I tried to take a picture of a beautiful butterfly feeding on my blooming Squaw Flowers, but he got camera shy just as I got out there.  I haven't been able to identify it but will try to get a picture as they really like my flowers and perhaps someone can help me find out what species he is.

Have a good day and pray for us tomorrow as we see Dr. Fehrman.

God love you

Mary

This is going to be short.

I went grocery shopping this morning, then finished cleaning windows and dusting down in the family room.

At 11:30AM, I got to Rocky Knoll in time to watch Dick stand some more as he finished his PT.   We had lunch and then he had his OT.   

Today was the weekly cocktail hour at the On the Rocks area down the hall, so we played cards and charged his wheelchair until it was time for that.   That cocktail hour is a nice break in the week and a good chance to mingle with people.   Today, we met his new "next door neighbor", Chuck.

I came home after he went down to dinner at 5PM, came home and fed the cat then walked over to Lions Park with my cupcakes for the Tallgrass Picnic.    A beautiful day and a really well planned picnic.   A nice ending to a lovely day.

Hope your day was as nice.

God love you

Mary

This was a lovely day.   Dick and I took two short walks this afternoon,  the weather made it possible.   He is not really an outdoor person so does not stay out long, but he suggested the second walk and we sat on a bench in the shade for a bit before going in.   I know he liked getting out of the building for a while for something that was not a doctor appointment.

I got there at 11:30AM this morning, just as he was standing.  He did it three times for a total of 3minutes.   Really good as that involved standing and sitting back down too.  He is complaining less of pain in the current prosthesis.   That is REALLY good.

I baked cupcakes for the Tallgrass Picnic which is tomorrow night at Lions Park at 5:30PM.

Today was nice.  I had to go over to Mother's to pick up Bobbie's currents that Jeff and Kathy had left for her to make wine with.   Then I baked the cupcakes, then I cleaned out some of my sewing cabinets and boxes.  Then I went over to Rocky Knoll.

I came home again when Dick went down to dinner.   

Roxie and I had a nice evening.  I cleaned out some more of my sewing stuff and now am having my tea and getting ready to go to bed.

I got this as part of an email today and wanted to share.

It's so dry and hot in Manitoba that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling, the Methodists are using wet-wipes, the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks, and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into water.   
Have a great Wednesday.   It is the day at Rocky Knoll with the coctail hour and I will be going to a picnic, so it will be fun for me.

God love you


Mary
 

I do like Mondays.

Bible study was nice.   I brought my friend, Sy Regan's book, Psalms To Go, to share with the group.   They all know Sy too.   He grew up in Falls and was Deacon at Blessed Trinity until her retired.  He composed a Cinquain for each of the 150 Psalms.    A cinquain is a poem that consists of 5 lines.   The first with 2 syllables, the 2nd with 4, the 3rd with 6, the 4th with 8 and the last again with two.

Here is one of mine for an example

Treasured


I am
Never alone.
I know those who love me
Surround me in the darkest times.
God's gift.

There were 8 of us there so we had nice discussions.

Then I went over to Mom's house.   She didn't have any bills at all so we visited until Jeff got there with lunch.   I brought the fixings for Apricot Cream Biscuits for our dessert.   Jeff really liked them so I will send the recipe to Kathy.    They are really easy but such a nice hot weather dessert.  I also gave him a jar of Apricot Pineapple Jam and he brought fresh produce, beets, cukes, kohlrabi and a tomato.    They have a couple ripening, mine are growing but have no color yet.

I spent the afternoon with Dick.   He was just finishing therapy when I got there.  He was standing for the third time that day and the therapists were there, of course, but not holding him up.   He was standing on that one prosthesis and using his arms on the bars for the rest of his support.   Yea Dick.

We played cards and visited until dinner time.   I ate with him, then came home.    It has been a quiet pleasant evening, just Roxie and me.    Mainly me because Roxie is sleeping.   She usually wants to visit at 4AM.

So have a nice Tuesday.   We are getting some rain tonight - Good   Then I won't have to worry about watering things.

God love you

Mary

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Sunday Sunday.  

I went to Rocky Knoll at 9:00AM and spent some time with Dick before going to Mass at 10AM.   It was again, a lovely Mass.  The priest who officiated is very sweet.   He spoke on  the gospel alone.   It was the story of Peter trying to walk on water.    Father concentrated on the phrase "Do not be afraid!"  and made it real for today and our situations.   It is really comforting to not be afraid.    I really liked the first reading too.  It is from Kings and tells the story of God coming to Elijah.   First there was a strong wind, but God was not in the wind.   Then there was an earthquake, but God was not in the power of the earthquake.  Next there was a fire, but God was not in the fire.  Finally, there was a gentle breeze and God was in the gentle breeze.

After Mass, we went for a roll and stroll.  We went down the hill and around the building then back again to the Woodland entrance.   Then we roamed the  halls until it was time to go into the dining room for lunch.

Dick and I had lunch together.  I bought their meal.  They do make wonderful apple desserts.   He is again seated at a full table.    People are coming in there every day it seems.  Of course, people leave too.  

Dick and I played rummy for a while,   then Bobbie and Bill came to visit.  Bobbie was wearing a lovely dress that she created on Zelda, her dress form.  

Now I am home and Roxie is glad.   Ah to be so much in demand.

I finished cleaning the windows in the family room downstairs.   Tomorrow I will do the windows in the bedroom down there.   Then I will have all the inside windows done.  I can do the outside of the downstairs windows but Dick made me promise not to do the other outsides as I have to get up on a ladder.   I have to think about that.

Well, I have finished what I needed to accomplish today and it is bedtime,  so I am heading there.

Love you all

Mary