A long long day.   But WHAT a day.     Barbara. Adria, Abby Marlise and I all drove to the Endangered Ark Foundation to tour and pet the elephants.  This is the second largest home of Asian Elephants in North America.   It is located way on the eastern side of Oklahoma near Hugo, OK.   We left at about 5AM to get there for a 10AM tour.    We took the tour that allowed us to feed and pet the creatures.   What a thrill.  

A long day and my legs and joints are horribly sore.   but I would do it again.

I'll work on pictures tomorrow.

Dia dhuit

Mary

So.   It was 92 degrees today and heavy.    I did not have to go anywhere today so I did not.

I am all caught up on my domestic and financial chores so am ready for any of the health thingys that are facing me.      Wisconsin had a much better communication system with it's patients.    Fortunately, I have found a nurse in my primary doctor's office that I feel knows what to do and is working for  me.   Had hoped to hear today as to the results of my CTSCAN, but I KNOW that Debra isd waiting for the results or she would have let me know.  

In the mean time, I am working on a wall hanging that has been in my head and finally has down to picture.    I will finish the background tomorrow and then the fun begins of constructing the picture to impose on the background.   Hope it works.  It is such fun when a plan comes together.

Sure hope I hear from doctor's tomorrow - with the holiday ahead, - I have possibilities of trying to figure how to ward off the discomfort for a week or two more.   OUCH.  That's OK   Dad raises us tough.

Dia dhuit

Mary

I HATE waiting.    But I am really grateful that Debra, the nurse at my doctor's office was able to get me scheduled for the CTSCAN tomorrow.    Time seems really not a factor her in Oklahoma.   I miss my Dr. Murthy.

Anyway, I will let you know the results as soon as I know them.

Today was a quiet day.   I talked to Nora which is always a pleasure.  I love family.

The weather is hot but not HOT.   So Nicky and I are doing just fine.   I am still trying to figure out how to convince him that it is really all right to poop in the back yard.   Good Condo dogs poop on their walks you know:)

I will get to spend time with my great granddaughters Abbie and Adria tomorrow.  How lucky am I!!!

Abbie and I are going to work on our book and will pick up Adria after a Arts for all project/   They are great girls.   I am looking forward to our time together.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Surgery postponed

Something showed up in my pre op tests that Dr. Harris did not like, so he has postponed the surgery until we get it resolved.    I go for a CT scan with contrast on Wednesday.   Still need prayers.  

I am quite discouraged, but spent the evening with Bart and Barb and we all cheered each other up.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, On Tuesday I will have my knee scoped.    I hope the procedure will do even half as much as I hope it will.   Still don't have the time, but Bart is on standby to take me when we know.   I have all my pre-op instructions and have things in place.  

Poor Nicky.   He is going to be so confused.  Who knows when I will be able to take him out for walks again.    I shouldn't feel too sorry for him.   He does have a perfectly good back yard to use as a bathroom and does use Bart and Barb's back yard when he stays with them.

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning so I am ready for this thing.   So many people are praying for me.   I know that it will help.    I am sick of being so tired all the time.

The temps have pretty much stayed in the 80s the past two days but are going to go up in the next couple of days.   As I will be stuck in my air conditioned house healing, this is OK.

I am a little bit scared.   If this doesn't help, more drastic measures are needed.  I guess I just need to learn how to "Suck it UP"  and as we try to do in the Faith   to "offer it up".  

Dia Dhuit

Mary