Today was a perfect weather day.   Sunshine, temps no more than the mid 80s.  Wow.

Of course, people laugh at me, but I have been COLD since I arrived in Oklahoma.   Not Wisconsin cold, but damp humid cold.    I am waiting for this dry hot weather that they say is normal?

Early this morning, I got FLOWERS..  Bobbie and Bill sent birthday flowers.  They are in the living room.  I  can't describe to you how wonderful my home smells.  As the flowers from Mothers Day are still blooming too.  I feel so treasured.

I did not have to go anywhere today.  Took care of some outside chores as it was so nice and frankly just was lazy.  The meds I am taking for the pain really knock me for a loop and I sleep during the day.  Managed to stay up this afternoon though.

I hate this dependence!!!!!!

This too shall pass.  I am pursuing other ways.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I thought I had it all figured out.   How to send pictures that is.   The flowers from Richard and Brenda are now fully open and SPECTACULAR.   I will keep trying to send the picture which is in my photos but not letting me forward.

Not tonight though.

I was busy today.  The Center For Creative Living had a Senior Fair today.  I went to it and attended a couple of talks and interacted with the vendors.   Totally worth  the time.  I came home when the ache got too much.

Saw Dr. Toy today.   My upper body is holding pretty good.  I don't have to go back to him for two weeks unless something odd happens.

Still waiting to hear from Oklahoma arthritis specialists.   Barb found an arthritis specialist in Duncan (Much closer)   I will be researching that on Monday and calling for help.

Tomorrow - home all day.    I have a few outside things to do if it doesn't rain.   Looks promising.

I love you all.

Take care of yourselves.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Took Nicky to the vet for his checkup today.   He is fine but I DO need to schedule a teeth cleaning for him.   He will be very unhappy with me but I know that it is best for him.

The Celtic Club met today.   There were only three of us but at least there were three.  We discussed out heritage and genealogy and DNA.   Fascinating.   We all have a desire to learn more.

Storms coming in tonight.    At least the rain means that I do not have to water:)

Tomorrow I am going to  a Senior Health and Wellness Expo put on by the Center for Creative Living.  Perhaps I will find out THERE why it takes so long to get health care in this area.   (My next scheduled appointment is June 20:(  That is awful  especially when you consider that I requested the help two weeks ago!!!)

I am going to send a picture tomorrow.   The flowers that Richard and Brenda for Mother's Day are STILL opening.   You will be amazed!!!!!


Dia Dhuit

Mary

I got a birthday card today from my Bible Study Buddies.   One of them EVEN made it so I treasure it even more.  We are rather short on numbers at bible study right now.   There wer 8 of us an we have as many as 20.   People are gone on vacations, some ar other committed and so on.  
As I was unable to come last week, - Stuff happens.

We had a grand discussion anyway  about Phillip bringing the word to the Samaritans.  
A big thing in that time. Reminding us that we have no right to judge others and their worthiness to be followers of our Lord.

Did some grocery shopping too.   I need to make blueberry scones in the morning to take to the Celtic/Irish meeting.  Nicky has a "doctor" appointment tomorrow morning too.    I haven't told him.   Why upset him?  Actually he seems to do just fine there.   He needs a nail cutting too.   Must remember to ask for that.

Still no word from doctors.   I called to ask but did not get an answer today.   Now I have lost faith in the gal that seemed to be actually doing something.  At his point.   The first opening for shots in the knees to alleviate the pain is June 21!!!!!!!   I have NOT heard from  the arthritis specialist in Oklahoma City.     It has been 10 days.   Probably I will have to wait for weeks for THAT appointment if I ever get it.     I am going to call Humana on Friday to see if they have any suggestions.    I am exhausted.

A glass of wine later, I feel better than I did earlier.   I WILL not become dependent on WINE.   Though, Dick would probably say - If it helps use it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cooler today, but not cold.    Cloudy too.   I did water some of the front yard.   The Writer's Club people are concerned about a possible storm tonight so the meeting has been cancelled.  

Therefore, I am home all day again.   Not a bad thing as I was concerned about walking those stairs to the meeting.   There is an elevator but I hate to give in too much.   Still have not heard from the Medical services about an appointment with an arthritis specialist.   Oklahoma seems to be really bad with communication and setting appointments.    Tomorrow I will call again.    This is just so foreign to me.   We had to wait for appointments but did not have to wait to MAKE appointments and then have the same wait for the actual appointment.   (Does that make ANY sense.)   And the pain just keeps rolling on.

I am preparing for my Thursday Celtic meeting.   Should be fun as we are sharing where in Ireland, our ancestors came from.    I am also going to share the Ancestry DNA reports that I have for me and Bret and Bart.   I MUST get back to my genealogy!!!

Tomorrow Bible Study.   It will be good to be with my prayer support group.   We will be discussing next Sunday's readings.   I love that as it always makes Mass more pertinent as one checks to see if we "agree with Father" on the interpretation:)

Kerry came and cleaned the house today.  

Hope all is well with all those I love.  

Dia dhuit

Mary

I liked today.

It was hot.   In the 90s.   Actually, my joints felt better today than yesterday so I have no complaints.
We have some storms in the forecast so I guess I should not get too comfortable:)

Nicky was not happy with me today.   I gave him a bath.  He seemed a bit stinky to me so I thought it was a good idea as he is seeing his vet on Thursday.  He was a bit surprised but is really cooperative and tolerated his owner's odd behavior.

I am the luckiest Mom in the world.  I got to celebrate for THREE days.   Flowers on Saturday, Card and dinner on Sunday,  Cards and a gift of a special picture of my Bret and his Janet to complete my picture gallery.   I am the happiest  Mom in the world.

Of course, that is because I have the best children in the WHOLE world.

Dia Dhuit

Marymom

Just got home from dinner with Bart and Barb and Marlies.    A pleasant evening and I always enjoy eating with other people.

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   My joints hurt so bad I had to leave right after communion.    If I don't have an appointment with an arthritis specialist by Wednesday, I am going to start yelling!

Bret called this afternoon.   He and Janet and their household are all well and happy.  

Tomorrow I stay home ALL day.    It should be a bit cooler, I can survey and take care of my little gardens.

Dia Dhuit

Mary