Sorry I dd not post last night.     The evening was very difficult and it just did not work. 

Richard and Brenda were with us until about 11AM or so so we had more visiting time and a good breakfast before they left.   Richard put the storm door in the front for us.   I am so grateful as it was very cold today.

The afternoon was quiet, though Dick has been coughing a lot and seemed to be having trouble concentrating.  Heather came at 6:30PM and I went and did some shopping then drove over to Mother's to see how she is doing.

She is really tired and I stayed until her caregiver came to ask for some help that Mom was concerned about.   I was pleased with the response and the concern of her caregiver.

I got home shortly after 8PM.  Heather was putting Dick to bed.    That worked all right but the night was difficult.    I had to get him up in the middle of the night to sit in his chair.   I catch naps between the problems.    Last night the cough medicine finally helped with the coughing at and after sitting up for a couple of hours, the pain in his legs stopped.

We had a pretty good morning but the coughing was rough after lunch.   His sugar level was off too.  I called for advice to Aurora but Dick refused to go in.    The doctor said that he should be OK until Monday.  

Tonight I helped him to bed at about 7PM because he is in such pain in his legs.    He seems to be settled so I plan on going to bed soon also.    I am really in need of sleep.

I appreciate all the prayers and concern that you all have for my sweetheart.    I just feel so helpless sometimes and hope you don't mind my venting.

Dia Dhuit

Mary


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I was always taught to respect my elders,
but it keeps getting harder to find one.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!!   It was a lovely day.   The temperatures were up in the high 60s.

Bobbie and Bill came over close to 9AM so that I could go to Mass at St. John's.   It was a well attended service.   The Adult Choir sang beautifully.    I was assigned to be Eucharistic Minister so was quite pleased.   That is always my joy.

Home again.    Dick, Bobbie, Bill and I just hung out and visited.  Barb and Bart called just before noon and we had a really good visit.   Three more weeks or so and Barb will be done with her current classes.    She needs a break.  It is so hard to go to school AND work AND have a life.   They had their Thanksgiving with Adam and Lexi and the girls today.

Richard and Brenda arrived at about 12:30PM.    We all shared a glass of champagne and then sat down to a sumptuous meal prepared by Bobbie.    We had turkey, stuffing, squash casserole, roasted Brussels  Sprouts, mashed potatoes and gravy and salad.   Oh, besides that we had devilled eggs, raw veggies and other nummies for appetizers before dinner.

Talked to Mom this morning and she seems to be feeling OK.

So Happy Thanksgiving Hope you are all stuffed

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Too much to do today.   I had my MRI on my shoulder this morning.

I think I am ready for tomorrow when Bobbie takes over the kitchen.

Happy Thanksgiving Day tomorrow

Mary

I was home until 6:30PM.    I was busy all day.

Gary Anderson came today and repaired the linoleum in the master bath.

AT 6:30PM, Heather arrived and I went to pick up prescriptions at Walgreens, Take Mother hers, had her sign a bank paper and went grocery shopping.

Got home at 8PM.   Still trying to get Dick to bed.   He is a bit confused tonight.

Mother was not feeling quite up to par either.   Just an uncomfortable day.   Maybe it is the moon.

Pray for all of us.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This was a very nice day.     I had to get up at 6AM so that I could be  ready to go to  my chiropractic appointment with Dr. Poppy at 8:40AM.  Bobbie got here at 7:30AM.  So all went well.   I came home between the appointment and the bible study to be sure that Dick was comfortable for the morning.   It all worked well.

Bible Study was very nice.  There were 7 of us.  A nice group.  We finished our discussion of Psalm 30.  I have such a support and prayer group with this Bible Study.    We really help each other.

Mother was doing pretty well today.  We got her bills all paid and set her pills out.    I have a bit of banking to do for her and will pick up some pills from Walgreens tomorrow.

Home again.   Bobbie, Dick and I had chili and banana cream pie for lunch.

I took a long nap this afternoon.   My friend LuAnn and her friend Elaine came by this afternoon for a cup of tea.  LuAnn is taking over the Annual Christmas Tea that CWI sponsors with the SCHRC and the Plymouth History Museum.   I am so grateful.   Getting people to chair these yearly events is going to make life a lot easier for me.   I knew people were willing but just needed to learn how to ask.

So until tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

As promised, a quiet Sunday.   I was able to stay in bed until shortly after 8AM.   It was one of those days, I might have stayed in ALL day if I didn't have responsibilities.    I am actually feeling much better than I have been feeling but am still kaddy wampus.

We had our joint Chili for dinner this noon.   It is really good.  So, Dick and I make a cooking duo to contend with.  I also made Irish Brown Bread and cranberry relish today.   This week will be busy and I have to leave Wednesday afternoon free for baking  the pumpkin pie.

Got  a call from my friend, Maureen.   It was a call for help.   She couldn't find the recipe for ice box shortbread cookies that we got from the American Club at our Annual meeting.    Luckily I found it while we were talking.   I know how FRUSTRATING that is.   I was doubly glad because it gave Maureen and I a chance to just talk for a while.    It has been a long time.   I have such good friends with Celtic Women and Maureen is the best.

Jeff called a couple of times this afternoon.    Randy and Jason and Kurt all got does out hunting.   Randy and Jason on Saturday and Kurt today.    Brandon, Kurt's oldest, was out his first year.   He did get a shot off at a buck today.   What a thrill for a first time hunter.   I seems that Jason is going to butcher the deer as it is going to be warm mid week and he is currently not working.   He absolutely refuses to take it to a butcher shop.   (Sounds like Tim and Dad's spirit seeped in to him.)  So unless there are more deer harvested on Thanksgiving, we will not be butchering on Friday.

I have been having difficulty downloading pictures from my camera to the computer.   That is my project for tonight.    It is driving me bonkers.

Tomorrow is Monday already.    I will spend time with Mother and have a chiropractic session.   Hope things start feeling better soon.

Love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary