Well, we finally got our rain.   It was quite a storm last night, but at least we did not get the hail that was a strong possibility

Poor Nicky.   I took him out for his morning walk, as it was not raining.   BUT the wind was sweeping ore the plains so wildly, that he got frightened and wanted to come back home.   So I took him out shortly before lunch time, when it was quiet and the wind was down.   He still thinks he has to "be good" on our walks.   So I can't event let him out in the back yard.   Probably - in time, but this has not become a problem as I like him to walk me:)  Anyway, the storm was not too bad here in Lawton and I actually welcomed the rain.

Aside from that, I was totally lazy today.   Just tried to ward off the pain.    I decided that , as Dick would say, I am retired, that is what I do.     I would spend the day trying different ways to keep my joints active and "fluid".

Tomorrow night will be nice, I am having Bart, Barb and Marlies over for a lasagna dinner.    Yippee.   Someone to eat with and I get to be HOST!!!     You know how much I love that!!!
As I get to know more people, I will be able to do more of this:)

A mildly busy week ahead.   I will be talking to my doctor about the continuing pain.   It will all work out.   I know.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a nice warm day in Lawton OK.   I understand from Bart and Barb that this is still way below the temps that are usually expected at this time of year.

Tomorrow and the next day will be in the 50s again.    I moved here to get warm!!!!!!   AND more importantly to be near Bart and Barb.

We are supposed to have storms tonight with strong possibility of hail.   Bart and Barb came over to put Bart's car in my garage just in case.   They don't have room for both in their garage.

I got a haircut this afternoon and picked up some plants on my way home.   Then, I saw Dr. Toy this afternoon.  My upper self is in great shape.   Good thing.   Hopefully in a week or so the statins will be out of my body and my joint pain will subside.   I am so tired of being in pain.   

I keep reminding my self that Jesus said.   "I never said it would be easy, I just said it would be worth it."    I am holding him to that:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Wish I could be in Milwaukee this weekend for the CWI Annual meeting.

I was home ALL day today.    I can't tell you how much that meant to me.    I like having things to do but things here are not always super fun yet.   Anyway.   I slept ten minutes late (Nicky was not happy) and did NOT take a shower.   Tee Hee.

Today is St. Maughold's Feast Day.  He is the patron saint of the Isle of Man.   I sent Happy St. Maughold Day greetings to all my Celtic Friends and now you are also getting them.   He is a fun saint.  Great Celtic Stories of his life which I have in my book if I ever get it published:)

Nicky and I went for three really nice walks.  Good thing because I need to keep my joints mobile. 

I heard from several friends which always makes me feel connected.

I have invite Bart and Barb over for dinner over the weekend, their choice, as I have a lasagna in the freezer AND a dessert.

I wish I could have gotten to Milwaukee this weekend for the CWI Gathering and Annual Meeting.  I am just not physically up to it after the trip from hell at the beginning of the month.   The Trip from Hell was really only the one TRAVEL day bur really knocked the tar out of me.  So glad that the rest of the trip was good.  Would have been better with less pain.

I hope my friends will keep me informed and we will be able to move from her.   We need to get new membership and interest.   Want to be more Celtic informed?    Let me know.

Dia Dhuit

mary

Last night I had the fun of going to Geronimo to hear my step great granddaughter, Adria, [play in her first band concert.  She is in fifth grade and joined the band this year and is playing clarinet.   It was a wonderful concert.   Barbara, Marlies and I joined Adria's parents, Adam, Alexia and her sister Abby to year the concert.

Today was Mass at 9AM and Bible Study at 10AM.   A full morning.

Tomorrow I will be home all day for the first time in I can't remember when.   Nicky will be a happy puppy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a beautiful day in Lawton.   Chili this morning, but nice for Nicky and my walk.    The wind came up later and it got much warmer.   It ended up in the upper 70s, quite  pleasant.

I had an appointment with my primary physician today.   I went there with all the complaints that I have that I believe are a result of the statin that was prescribed for me.   She was very receptive.  As I told her, I stopped taking the statin last Wednesday and already have relief from the muscle pain.   I believe that I will be able to work with her and Dr. Toy, my chiropractor for the best way to alleviate the joint pain.   Dr. Aiku gave me a prescription for a pain pill.  I am to call her in 10 days to see if it has been effective before she extends it and I will see her in six weeks.   I will see Dr. Toy on Friday so will keep him in the loop.    I just need to control the pain.

Bart stopped by this evening.  They have closed the transfer of their home in Geronimo to Barb's son.  Yippee something done.  Good for all.

I have been working on a summary of my Travel Day from Hell and plan on sending it to Travelocity, American Airlines and Thrifty Car Rental.   Probably will not mean anything to anybody but will make me feel like I have "roared".,


Dia Dhuit

Mary

A lovely day in Lawton.   We started out rather cold in the low 4os.   Which is really ok for walking.    It warmed up to 78 during the day.   My house, a brick house, does seem to stay pretty stable.    Good thing because when it comes to sleeping I have to be in 70 or below.   And I mean period......


I went to the 8:30 AM Mass.  Got there and found out that they needed an usher so I said I would.  I can't understand why people would volunteer and then not show up.  Does the Mass mean so little to them.   Ushering is an easy ministry because I am at Mass anyway.   Duh!!!


Called Richard and Brenda tonight.  They are fine. Tried to call Jim an Michelle but they did not answer.  We are so scattered, my children and me.

I am still mulling over a possible gathering for US.   A place and time where we can all just get together and BE.  And catch up.   Our love is worth that.  Any suggestions as to a date.    I will make the arrangements here in Lawton which seems to be somewhere int the center.

I miss you all.

Dia Dhuit

Mary