A hot and humid day.    But I did not have to be out in it anyway.    So we stayed pretty cool and comfortable in our own little home.

I did not sleep all that well last night and then Roxie started fussing at 4:30AM or so.   After I fed her I went back to bed, but Dick woke up at 6PM or so and if he gets up, I have to also.  So there you are.   I took two naps today but am still worn out.

I went the 4PM Mass.   Fr. Van Beek is counting down.   I believe that his last Sunday with us will be June 10th, Only two more weekends.   We will miss him.   The new priest sounds like quite an interesting man.   He has a lot online which gives us a preview of his ideas.

We had stew from the freezer for our lunch.    There was a time when I could not make a good stew for anything.    When Dick and I were first married, he just couldn't believe that because I am a good cook and everything else I made tasted good.    So one shopping day we bought wonderful stew meat and fresh veggies and I made a stew.     As usual, I followed all the directions in the cookbooks.   It looked great, it even smelled pretty good, but to Dick's dismay, it had no taste at all.   I know, I know.   I can't explain it either.

However, in the past several years, I have experimented with a several stew recipes and have found two that do taste good.   So I have a happy guy.

By the way,    Dick said to say HI! to EVERYBODY from him.

I am going to bed soon but want to put a cute prayer that I found in the bulletin today for you to enjoy too.

Now I get me up to work, I pray the Lord I may not shirk, And if I die before tonight, I pray my work will be all right.  Thomas Osborne Davis.

So enjoy your Sunday.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy, I could have slept this morning.    I got up at 6:30AM because Jody AND the health care aid (not Nancy this time) were both coming at 8:AM.

The day was absolutely gorgeous.   Blue skies, warm sun and a gentle breeze and we did have to go out for a bit anyway.

Dick and I both had to be at eye doctor.   Dick, for the check on that pesky lash that keeps growing into his eye and scratching it, and me to pick up the glasses with the new lenses in them.  Finally.    The drive and the treatment all came off just fine.    We are going to try soaking his eyes in warm water to help keep them clearer.   His sight is just the same.

We had pork chops and Lima beans for lunch.   Haven't fixed that in AGES.    It sure is good and we have another meal out of it.   We are having stew tomorrow.

One of these days I am going to make up a big batch of pasties.   I am all out and do like them for a quick meal.

Tonight I will be going to the Plymouth Art Center for a concert.   Kate is in the chorus.    I have heard that the music is just lovely and summerlike.   A good way to end the week.

Did I tell you I got all my herbs planted and the deck looks nice and green. 

I got a cute birthday card from Eileen today.   She assures me that as I am older I need a positive attitude and wine.   and that perhaps wine is quite enough.

Dia Dhuit

Let's slide happily into the nice warm weekend.

Mary

This has been quite a day.

 

Kim came at 7AM to get Dick up and going this morning.   I had an appointment with Dr. Sidique, a followup on the procedure I had on my back three weeks ago.   I was able to tell him that the left side no longer hurts.   The right side hurts but does not radiate out to the end of the ribs.   It hurts to sleep on my right side.   He said this sounds pretty good.   There is still a three week period where there may be more improvement.    This is encouraging.  I can bring up the other problems with Dr. Murthy next month.

 

I got home at 9:30AM,  Plenty of time to be sure that Dick was ready for his appointment with Dr. Kream the pulmanologist.  He ordered a Ct Scan and Xray because of the coughing that Dick had been experiencing.   I will update as we get the tests completed.

Today, I finished planting all of my herbs in planters on the deck.   I had a gift.   I was working on the boxes when I heard a lovely song.  I looked over to Don and Jan's deck and an Oriole was feeding at their hummingbird feeder and singing his heart out.   He was gorgeous and let me sing along and even talk to him.

Another special thing happened today also.   I received an email from TIBET.   Nora and Leif and Bing and Stenn are in Tibet and Leif remembered us and sent us an email and a lovely picture of himself with Nora in Lhasa against the Portilla Palace.  Wow.   This is a wonderful world.

Hope your day was as sweet. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A PENCIL MAKER TOLD THE PENCIL 5 IMPORTANT LESSONS JUST BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE BOX:

1.) EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL ALWAYS LEAVE A MARK. 
2.) YOU CAN ALWAYS CORRECT THE MISTAKES YOU MAKE. 
3.) WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS WHAT IS INSIDE OF YOU. 
4.) IN LIFE, YOU WILL UNDERGO PAINFUL SHARPENINGS, WHICH WILL ONLY MAKE YOU BETTER. 
5.) TO BE THE BEST PENCIL, YOU MUST ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE HELD AND GUIDED BY THE HAND THAT HOLDS YOU.

 

I will be going to bed early.  (I hope.)   I started to take a nap this afternoon and Dick needed me so it did not work.  I tried after he was taken care of but that did not work either.

I got up at 6:30AM to be ready when Kay came to get Dick up in the morning.  This is my shopping day.   I left at 7:30AM.  Dick was still sleeping. 

I went grocery shopping.  Stopped at the wine department.   And then I drove to Moraine Gardens to pick up my herbs.   That was fun.  I have to bring my recipe to "Steve" for Marigold wine.     As he helped me load  my plants and was teasing me about the wine in my car.  He mentioned that he is dabbling in making wine and I thought I should pass on the wonders of Marigold Wine.

I picked up thyme, basil, lavender and rosemary.     They are the nicest plants.  I did a bit of the planting today and will finish tomorrow and the next day.    I am saving two basil to plant with my tomato plants out front.   Basil and tomatoes are companion plants, you know.

I hope you were blessed with a day as pleasant as mine was.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Home all day.   And what a day.   The skies were blue and the temperature hit 89 degrees.   Wow.   Now it is supposed to come down to the mid 60s tomorrow.  This afternoon, I went out on the deck again and watered my planters to that I can put my herbs in tomorrow.     I figure that after I finish the grocery shopping, I will take a drive to Moraine Gardens and pick them out.   Jeff and Kathy got me my large leaf basil.    And my flat leaf parsley, the oregano and my chives are thriving.  I have a feeling that if I went down to the back, I would find a bumper crop of Lemon Balm.

My desk seems marvelously clean.   I have been finishing SO many little projects that needed to be swept up. 
Dick is really my full time job, even with the help I have.  I am so grateful for the help.  Bobbie and the Embrace Care people that come in.   For at least 2 hours of each day, I do not have to worry about him.   I try to find things to do that just kind of take me away.   "Calgon, take me away."   I know what that means.    I love where I am but just need a bit of time to breathe and turn my face up to the sun.

Nancy came to give him a bath this morning and Heidi and Kim are putting him to bed.   I will be in bed right AFTER Dancing with the Stars.   Have to see if Donald makes the cut you know.     I am sure he will.   He is really good.    If only Len would give him a ten for once.     What is with that?   And last night Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews and Coach Mike were there to cheer him on.

It is amazing how such a big man can be so agile and graceful.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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Today was a special day, thanks to our Bobbie.  

I got up at 6AM with the cat and was able to get showered, dressed and take care of Dick before Bobbie got here at 9AM to stay with him while I did my  Monday morning things.

Bible Study was well attended and we have started on a new Psalm, Psalm 39.   Now I find when I check the questions that we have missed  some questions from the previous Psalm, Psalm 22.   Sometimes it is confusing.   I am finding that I pay more attention to the Psalm reading at Mass now that we are studying them.   They are truly beautiful.  

Mother looked good today and I got to see her cards and letters and Mothers Day presents.   She had a lovely weekend with lots of visitors for short visits.   This is easier for her but too see everybody is so good.   Nora even called from CHINA!

I went from there to the Point to have lunch with my 1958 classmates.   We had a nice crowd today.   We never seem to have trouble settling in to enjoy the time, even if we weren't that close in High School.    As I think I have said, we even invite classmates who did not graduate with us, but perhaps only were with us in grade school.   I like us.

Got home at a little after one.    The nurse was here to do Dick's INR while I was gone.   It is still a bit low, so we are changing the warfurin again.    Bobbie and Dick had a good time.   She brought my Mothers Day Card with her. it is just beautiful.   A 3D bouquet.   

The rest of the afternoon was quiet.   A nap, a soup and sandwich supper.   But I am very sore tonight so will take my pain pill and go to bed soon.

Tomorrow a day at home.   I intend to get the planters ready for their herbs.   Jeff and Kathy bought me a lovely large leaf basil.   It will have a place of honor.   I love those large leaves in place of lettuce in sandwiches.    To die for.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This was a day that we were able to spend at home without any interruptions until Kay will come at 6:PM.   How many times have I said this.   Today has come true.

We slept late.  That was really nice.   Then we decided to have a late brunch at about 11AM and follow it up with dessert at about 4PM followed by dinner whenever.   I loved it.

I got an ecard from Leslie today followed by calls from Bret and Bert.    Bobbie informed me that she forgot to mail her  card and will bring it tomorrow.  I feel so blessed.   My kids love me.  What more can I ask for in this life.  Bobbie and I are amused that everybody we meet seems to think that we are related.  We are so pleased.    Bobbie had a mother who raised her just perfect.  I get to partake of the benefits.  I hope Barbara, in the afterlife knows how much I appreciate her presenting me with these wonderful children.    Stepchildren is not a good description.   I hope that Barbara and I can share them.

I called Mom this afternoon to see how she is.  I will be bringing her Mother's Day card and a bottle of Madeira for her present tomorrow.  She had lots of visitors and is pleasantly exhausted.  This is the way it is supposed to be.

I can't tell you how much it means to hear from my children on Mothers Day.  There is a commercial out this year that expresses the feelings of EVERY mother.  "Tell me that I did OK."   Just tell me.   Mothers are the most frightened of all people.   We deal with what is happening now and only pray that our decisions are the right ones.  Only love keeps us afloat.

Bless us all.   I certainly pray for all of my  readers and hope they pray for me.


Dha Dhuit

Mary