I just got home from the 6:30PM New Year's Eve Mass, actually in our church, a feast day to Mary.    It is starting to get really cold and windy outside as they promised but I was able to get there and back before the real bad weather starts.

It was a quiet day around here.   Tomorrow will be too though I am invited to Bart and Barb's for dinner.

Think I will have a New Year's glass of wine and then go to bed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary


HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OKLAHOMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went to the 8:30AM mass this morning and had coffee and donuts afterwards.
This has been a wonderful weekend.   As I was leaving the coffee at church, my brother. George, called and we had a nice visit.    He is doing OK and sounded strong.

Yesterday, my sister, Dolores, called and today, Eileen and Nora, both called so I have talked to everybody I can.    Jeff and Kathy are in Hawaii with Matthew and family and Randy and Donna are in Boston with Jessica and Phil and unlikely to be calling anybody else.   I wouldn't..

Can't believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2018.   I will be ushering at the 6:30PM Mass.   Good way to end the year/

Nothing exciting New Year's Eve but am invited for dinner at Bart's on New Year's Day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Today was a whole day at home.     Kerry came and cleaned my house this morning, as her regular day would hve been Christmas.

It was a pleasant day, not too windy or cold, a relief after those 4 inches of rain followed by bitter winds we hac the past two days.    Not much sun but it was pleasant.    Nicky and I took a walk this afternoon.

Hope all is well as we venture into 2019 in only three more days.    Where does the time go.    If you get a friend request from me from Facebook, ignore it.   It has been taken care of with the help of Bobbie.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Jim and Michelle arrived yesterday afternoon.    We went to the 5PM Mass together, which was a real joy for me.   I love having family at church with me.    The we drove to Geronimo to Adam and Alexia's home and a wonderful potluck and Dirty Santa Exchange.   Lots of fun and family.

Today, Bart and Barb and Marlies joined Jim and Michelle and I for a Christmas meal of Green Meatballs and lasagna, (for those who don't like pea soup.)   It was a nice time.   The rest of the day was very quiet.   I did have a nice phone visit with my Bret.

Merry Christmas to all of  you

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass.   I was an usher so busy during the Mass.

Then I stopped at Walgreens to pick up some bows for my presents.   They looked bare with just wrapping paper and I can't find any bows in my stash.

Did some baking and made the Green Meatballs for Christmas day.   So I was busy most of the day.

Tomorrow I will bake the Figgy Hobbin and wait for Jim and Michelle to arrive, then to Mass followed by a family gathering at Adam and Alexia's house.   They are the best hosts.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a nice day.    A much to quiet day as far as voices.    A friend called me this afternoon which broke up the afternoon

I feel good about today.   I did some wash, I baked and I mixed up the pie crust for the figgy hobbin so I feel that I did something.

Christmas is coming quickly and I will be ready.   Just hafe to make some soup and bake the figgy hobbin.    Easy and comfortable.

Dia Dhuit

Mary.

Was a quiet day.    Nicky and I took a walk this afternoon.   It was windy and I almost lost my hat.    Had to chase it down.

Mixed up my stollen dough this afternoon, will bake them tomorrow.

Went to church for the Sacrament of Reconciliation tonight, so I am all ready for Christmas:)

Talked to a Wisconsin friend.    We had a nice visit.   They have no snow and none projected between now and Christmas.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today I attended the last bible study of the year.    This time of the year always sounds so dramatic.    NEXT YEAR       For heavens sake, it is only three weeks.     

We had a great time.  A Couple of people brought threats and one of our members brought presents for everybody.       I like to just bring fresh scones every once in  a while throughout the year.

I mixed up a batch of 6 week bran muffins today so I can fix them on Christmas when I plan on serving split pea soup which ar a natural for the muffins.  Actually, I was going to try something else, but Bart said that Bran Muffins were the proper way to go.    I try not to buck tradition

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.     There are only five of us but we had some good readings.  I read a couple of my poems from my book Seeking.   We will not be meeting until January 8th.   As we laughed    ---     Next year.

I got all my packages sent finally and am receiving some.   Bobbie's candy and soap arrived.   Yea.

Tomorrow is the last bible study of the year.    I can't believe how fact time is passing.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Another busy day.   I went to the post office and got all but one package mailed and most of my Christmas cards.

I had the wrong address for one so will have to go back tomorrow.   I also plan on picking up my Dirty Santa gift for Christmas eve as long as I am out.

I baked my Lizzies (My fruitcake like cookies) today.   I love them.   Almost decided not to bake them and then decided that I was worth it:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I kept myself busy most of the day and then got invited to Bart and Barb's house for a sumptuous dinner of schnitzel.    They had invited the missionaries over and kindly include me in these feasts.    The missionaries are always an interesting group of young people and I enjoy spending time with them.    AND it is a meal that I don't have to eat alone.

Tomorrow I am going to the post office.   Have six packages to mail.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I had my port flushed today.    They do that once a month to be sure that there is no clotting.   I do not look forward to having to do this for the foreseeable future, but see no choice.

Spent the rest of the day catching up on stuff.   Tomorrow I am going to get started on Christmas cards.   I am starting to receive them.   Bringing smiles to my face.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well,  I did something goof again.    I have the packages all sealed and read to mail and I put in the Christmas card with a Christmas poem that I wrote.    Unfortunately, I grabbed the wrong poem and you have all read it in the Past.    Silly me.    

So I am going to publish the poem for this year right here in this Blog TODAY


THAT NIGHT

Shining
The stars led the Magi
Angels announced the joy to the shepherds
Yet in the quiet night'
Peace reigned on earth
That Night.

by  Mary Kunert




Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Mass and Bible Study this morning.    We are discussing a book called "Forty Anti Catholic Lies" which is very interesting.    We picked this up to discuss between the parish actual bible studies.   Next week we will still discuss the book, then when we pick up Bible Study on January 9th we will join the parish in the study of Colossians,  letter of St. Paul.   Should be interesting, I haven't been in on any discussions of Paul's letters before.

Spent the rest of the day "sorting" candy to send to my kids.   You are the main people who read this so you know that I made it again this year.    Buckeyes and Fudge.     I plan on mailing the packages on Monday.   Then I am down to just Christmas cards.   By the way, your Christmas Cards will be in your packages.

It was in the mid 50's today and quite pleasant.   We are supposed to get blustery winds tomorrow.   Glad I can stay home.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, I see that I have been lazy again.

Last night I was at the Quilt Guild's annual Christmas Party and pot luck.   One of our members graciously opens her lovely home to us each year for this.     We just gather, eat and do a secret Santa gift exchange.   It was fun.   I brought a macaroni salad that I hadn't made in years.   It turned out OK.    The group is so friendly and Barbara is also a member.

Tonight was the Writer's Club.   There were only three of us there tonight so we finished WAY early which is all right with me.   I read a couple of poems.

The weather has been quite calm and I think mild the past couple of days and should continue that way until Thursday when we may get flurries.    No accumulation of snow however, so that will be OK.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It's snowing.    There is close to two inches on the ground.    I looked out the front and my neighbor's son and his girlfriend are in the front yard building a showman.   Glad that they still find that joy in their late teen years:)  :)    Worth a double smile.     The temperatures are hovering around freezing and the snow flakes vary from small to huge.    Putting me in the spirit but I am glad that it probably won't stay long.

Each day, I am working a little bit more on Christmas.   The main thing is to get the packages ready to mail next week or early the following.

DIa Dhuit

Mary

Everybody can relax.   I made the buckeyes today.    Every year I think it will be the last because it is so time consuming an putsy but I know how well they are liked.

Went to Mass for the holy day (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) this evening.   I was on usher duty so quite busy.    A nice mass.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was the busiest day I have had in a long time.

Mass at 9:00AM at church, before Bible Study at 10:OOAM.  It was a good animated bible study, actually we are on a book study right now.  I brought scones and fudge for a treat.    Went over very well:)

One of our members does meals on wheels and offered me a bag of three meals if I wanted them.   I was delighted.   I will not have to cook for a week and have some variety.   What a kind gesture.   Living alone, I do get careless about cooking sometimes.

Late this afternoon, I took my car to the dealer for maintenance.   They got my tires back to good pressure and the warning light off and checked all the fluids and stuff for winter.   I had one filter replaced and should be good until next summer.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

My furnace is fixed.  It was batteries in the thermastat;   Who knew they had batteries.:)   Actually our Barbara asked me about that, but I didn't know.

Anyway, will know if it happens again.   He checked everything else out as long as he was here.

It is nice to be warm.    I was sure glad that I had that little electric heater.

Went grocery shopping and made fudge.   I added too much milk to the fudge so don't know how it will turn out.  I tried to compensate.   That should be quite a batch of fudge.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30 Mass and came right home.   My thermistat "died" during the night and it is cold in my house.    I called American Shield, but they have been unable to get someone to come out on a Sunday.   I remembered that I have a space heater, so when a room gets too cold, I turn on the heater until it takes the chill off.   It is small and I am setting it on a tile so it is very safe.

Should hear first thing in the morning from some vendor that will help me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, except for having to go to the store for milk, I was home all day.   

Did some wash, towels and worked a bit on the desk.

My friend Barbara called and we had a nice visit.    Talked to Bart too I got to have contact with real people, which is always a bonus.    I miss my sweetheart.    It is almost 6 years since his passing and it doesn't get easier.   I know now what my Mom went through with Daddy gone.

We are tough though and I will be just fine.  Don't mean to be a downer.   I was blessed to have him as long as I did:)

It was rather gloomy today, but Nicky and I went for a walk anyway.   There was no wind and he sure is a happy guy when we get out.    I know it is good for me.

Dia dhuit

Mary

I was home again all day.    Managed to keep myself occupied, but it is so quiet around here that it gets really old.    I really miss my guy.    The 18th of December is coming up and I dread it.

Nicky and I have been going for walks again.  The temperatures are great and the wind is down.   He is such a happy guy when we are out there.   I know it is good for me too.

Tomorrow is another day at home.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Busy day.   My cleaning lady came at 9:30AM.   I left for bible study at 10:00.   We had a great discussion of the  book we are studying  "Forty Anit Catholic Lies by Gerald Verschuuren"   Lots to learn.

I had a chiropractor appoijntment with Dr. Toy this afternoon.   I am in good shape there and he told me to be patient as far as the pain in my arms and legs.;

Dia Dhuit

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Then I went for coffee and donuts afterwards.  Lots of my friends were there so the day started our really good!!!!!!.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I don't feel bored, so I had plenty to do but nothing noteworthy.

Hope your day was as good OR noteworthy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day at home.    It was very quiet.

Checked with Randy and Donna in Wisconsin to see how the hunt ended.   They got two nice does in the hunt this year.

I did som reading today which I am trying to get back in to.   I used to read a lot but got out of the habit when Dick was sick.   Am getting better. 

Tomorrow Mass and we will see what comes after that.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home ALL day today and even took Nicky for a short walk.   It was, after all, up into the 70s and seemed like a good idea.   He was sure pleased.   Hope this gets me out of my laziness and taking him out more.    After all, I got a doggie to walk me:)

Washed my sheets today and paid all my bills up to date, except for the taxes.   Might as well take advantage of their deadlines.   I know that from the years I was active in finance.
 
Hope your day was as successful.

Dia Dhuit
Mary.

Happy Thanksgiving.   I hope yours was as pleasant as mine was.

I spent the morning wrapping the ornaments that I buy for all my kids and great grandkids.    Next big job will be in a week or tro when I make the candy.      After all, why bother to have Christmas at all without Buckeyes or fudge.    At least that was what I was told.

This afternoon, I picked Bart up and we went to Geronimo for our family Thanksgiving at Adam and Alesia's house.    Adam smoked the turkey and we had enough food that we could have fed all of Geronimo.   All good too.  

Nicky was a happy doggy when I finally got home.     A hungry doggy too.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I baked pies today.   Two beautiful pumpkin pies.

Got ready to bake and realized that I did not have enough sugar.   Remind me never to go to the grocery store on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Nicky had his annual checkup today and updates on all his shots.     Had them trim his nails while they were at it.    He has a slight heart murmur but otherwise is in excellent health.    He is nine years old now.

Just got back from Writer's Club.    Read a poem.   It was well received with good critique.

Made the pie crust for the pumpkin pies today so that I can bake tomorrow.

Can't believe that Thanksgiving is in two days.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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I think I told you all that mice invaded my pantry.     I spent today cleaning and spraying with mint oil and setting DCon traps all over.   Never had this trouble when I had a cat but I don't think I want a cat.   More responsibility and Where would I put the litter box.

Anyway that is done and I hope I am DONE with IT.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

Spent a nice quiet Sunday.     Went to the 8:30AM Mass tthis morning and had coffee and with my after mass friends.

This evening Barbara had invited me over for her famous Taco Soup.   Her brother is visiting so he and Marlies were there too.    An altogether enjoyable evening.

Bart and Barb are still watching Bart;s friend Scott's dogs so Nicky had plenty to smell when I got home.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I helped Bart take and pick up his dogs from the dog groomer yesterday.   Then yesterday afternoon was the Lawton Celtic Gathering at the Shamrock.     I was quite excited.    There were 9 of us there, including two new people.    My friend Anne Williams, who I met at Bible Study, and her husband Glen joined us. 

I gave pretty much the talk that i gave in Chicago and then we discussed our mutual Celtic ness.  Stories from our youth and history.    We always have a good time.

Today was totally at home.  I got a lot done and will be able to catch up on Sunday and Monday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was supposed to be home all day today but ended up going to have my teeth cleaned.   Glad that is done.   I have put it off too long and it is costing me too mush money.     Am I blessed that I can come up with the money?

Tomorrow will be really busy.   Helping Bart take his critters to the groomer, then getting my port flushed, then Celtic Club in the afternoon.    I am telling them about the 12 patron saints or 7 Celtic nations tomorrow.   We have such a great group of people and I gave the talk at IBAM so it will be easy.]

Dia Dhuit

Mary                                            

It was cold today, but the wind was stilled and the sun shone so it seemed much warmer than it was, after the past two days of wind and snow.   I know our snow did not stay on the ground, but it is really serious to us:)    The Quilt Guild even cancelled their meeting on Monday night.   Too much for those old people.   I was providing the sweet treat and have lemon scones coming out of my ears in the freezer.

Oh well, breakfast for the next week or so.  I did take a bunch to the Bible Study today and they were welcomed.  

Cranberries are in the store so I will be making my Cranberry/Orange scones when the lemon scones are gone.    Fresh cranberry scones are to DIE for.  I am going to make fresh cranberry relish for the Thanksgiving dinner along with two pumpkin pies.

Went to the dentist today.   Need some work done as it has been almost two years since I went last.   Damn Cancer.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.   It was a good meeting.   I read a poem, the first successful one I have written in some time.    They liked it.    You can't read it yet because it will be my Christmas Card.

The rest of the day was quiet.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I spent most of the day storing food.    I had company for dinner on Saturday but two people were unable to come so I had lots leftover.     All stored in the freezer.   I have no reason to go hungry for a LONG LONG TIME.

We had snow this morning.   Nicky was not a happy dog.   He did not go out to do his business until about 11AM.  Boy does he have the ability to hold himself.   He always looks at me as if I caused the problem with the weather.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.   I did go shopping TWO times because I needed stuff.   This has never happened before but things are different now that I shop for one.

Talked to Eileen tonight.  Just felt like calling her.  They are all well and we had a great visit.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another quiet day.

I took Nicky's fecal sample to the vet this morning because I caught him going.   He is fine.   I will get him his shots in about two weeks and be done with him for a year.

Aside from that, I did a bit of washing and some computer work.

Hope your day was as uneventrul.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Bart and I left at about 9AM for his checkup on his shoulder.   He had to go to Norman which is near Oklahoma City and about an hour and 3/4 drive.  Got there and they had postponed his appointment a half an hour.   Then there were more delays.

However,   all went well.    The nurse/practitioner was very pleased with is progress, gave him a shot and sent him on his way with instructions to continue working with the shoulder and to come back next month.

We were home by two PM.   Not bad with the drive and delays.    I didn't care as I was just company for Bart.    It is a long drive to take alone.

Been lazy with a doggy on my lap most of the rest of the afternoon.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Mass this morning and then to Bible Study.    I am glad that the elections are over, we are getting a bit political, even in the bible study and I don't like that.  We are going to do a Short book study before the next parish bible study.   It will be an interesting break and help me as I get  back to reading again.

The rest of the day was very quiet.   I am going with Bart to his doctor appointment in Oklahoma City tomorrow.   A nice break for me, not nedcessarily for him.   But I hipe it will be just a checkup.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Writer's Club.     We are down to only 5 of us but perhaps some new people  or some old attendees will start coming.    I would surely miss it and it is helping me to get remotivated.

I voted today.    Boy was that a long and complicated ballot.   There was a decent crowd when I went at 10:00AM but no lines which was nice.
I'm glad all the political ads will be over.    Now to get through the results and all that fol der oll.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well,   it was finally dry enough that David could paint my porch.    Can't do that if it the wood is too wet or if it is going to rain too soon.   We finally hit it just right.    It looks nice.   Now it needs to be left alone for at least two days.


My doorbell shorted out today.   It has been weird for a while, but just blew its mind this afternoon and wouldn't stop buzzing.   So I disconnected it..

People can knock.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another whole day at home.    Nothing exciting happened.    Perhaps this is a good thing.

Barbara stopped by for just a minute with something I needed but aside from that I did not see or talk to another soul.  

Nicky likes this, he has me to himself.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home all day today.   Yea.

The beginnings of weeks have been so busy.    I did a bit of yard chores and did my wash so was busy most of the day.

Talked to Aunt Kathleen.   Just decided to call her.   She is such a joy.

Quiet day tomorrow too.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a holy day in the Catholic Church.   So I went to Mass.    I was even a usher at the Mass.

The rest of the day was quiet mostly.   Bart stopped by for a visit and my niece Suzi called, so I was not lonely.

Nice.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

went to Bible Study this morning.    We are reading the next Sunday's readings for the time being.

This afternoon, I saw Dr. Toy and he adjusted my back and body.    I really needed it after the trip.

Tomorrow is a holy day,  All Saints Day.   I am ushering at the noon mass.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day overall..

I did some grocery shopping and let miss Lily out for Bart who was on an all day mission today.

Got a welcome call from Brenda and Richard this evening which made my day.

Always glad to talk to family in the evenings.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I am home safe and sound.    The plane even got in early and I had to wait for Barb:)

The weekend went very well.    Saw lots of friends, heard lots of dynamic speakers, gave a successful speech myself and attended a very classy awards banquet. 

Altogether very nice and worth the trip.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Except for a quick trip to the bank, I was home all day preparing for my trip to Chicago for IBAM.

All ready.    The weather was pleasant.   at least the rain stopped.

You will hear from me again on Sunday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Bible Study this morning.    We finished our planned study of Revelation last week and this week decided to just read Revelation from the beginning to the end.   It was very interesting and flows nicely.    I still do not find Revelation my favorite book of the bible.

It rained ALL day.   So my porch will not be painted for several days again.   What  a pain.   At least the sunroom roof is repaired.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Yea!!!   They came and replaced the roof on my sun room.    I have had leaking for some time and they were finally able to fit me in.    So.   That problem is fixed.   Poor Nicky was just frantic with all the pounding and walking on the ceiling.    I kept trying to reassure him, but how do you explain such a thing to a dog.

Now I just need the front porch painted.
 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    We had a baptism.   It was of a boy that I have been praying for.   He had a rough start in this world but is doing just fine now.

This evening went to Chili's to join the Benoit's for my great granddaughter, Abby's birthday dinner.    An altogether glorious day.

Dia dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.     I was home, except for a quick trip over to Bart's to leave the birthday card for my great granddaughter, Abby for Bart and Barb to take to her tomorrow.

Didn't do too much.   Kind of searched my freezer and found some pasties that I forgot I had.   Guess what I am having for dinner tonight.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got my port flushed todat,   I should be able to get it our in the next 6 months i my CTScans keep showing positive.

This afternoon, went to Duncan to the Chisholm Trail Heritage center for a history lesson for our Celtic Group in Lawton.   Two of our members get is free ad,ossopm/    It is an absolutely marvelous heritage center.    Go there if you can.

Dia dhuit

Mary

We finished our planned study of Revelations at Bible Study this week.    Next week, we are going to start just reading it through.     It is very poetic, if indeed hard to understand.   Not my favorite book.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I got my lawn mowed, perhaps the last time for the season, at least if the temperatures stay down.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Kept myself busy most of the day.    The morning was quiet.    I cleaned the kitchen counters and updated quicken and wrote out some cards.

Then after lunch, I went grocery shopping.   Home again, I rested a while.     Then Nora called and we had a great visit on the phone.   They are well and it is raining there  .    Actually we did NOT have rain today.   I hope it holds off until Friday so that I can get my porch painted and my lawn mowed.

Then Bart stopped by for a visit while out shopping.  I enjoy that so much.   It is so GOOD to have someone in the house to talk to.      Nicky loves it too.

Leftover teriaki steak and potatoes for supper.   Num Num.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I thought today was supposed to be dry, but when I went to Mass this morning, it was misting and kept that up for most of the morning.

I need things to dry out so that the contractor can paint my front porch.   Also, Dan can't mow until it dries out.

Who would have thought that DRY Oklahoma would be so wet.

I have to wait to have the sunroom leak fixed too.     I'm tired of this.

Aside from that, every other day I feel pretty good.   I guess I am healing.

Dia Dhuit

]Mary

Was home all day today.

The only thing i did that ammounted to anything was washing my sheeta.

Just checking in.

Dia dhuit

Mary'

Today turned out to be twice as busy for me than I expected.   

Went t Bible Study.   We did our discussion of Revelation.  Only one more lesson to go.   I still find Revelation my least popular readings, though they are exciting and poetic.   I love poetry and don't like all  of it either.

My ear has been bothering me so I had a call in to the doctor and saw the nurse practitioner this afternoon.  Nurse Hall discovered that I have fluid in there and has prescribed a cure.

So I am going to follow her instructions and get well.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.   We have five enthusiastic members now and we were all there and all read something.    I read my chapter from the saints book on St. Michael the Archangel.

Last night was at Quilt Guild and got home after 9PM tired and ready for bed.   It was a good meeting too.   My friend Judy Haley gave us a lesson on needle turning applique .    I have to finish my little heart and bring it back next Guild meeting.

Tomorrow is Bible Study.   Chapter 6 in Revelation.    Revelation is not my favorite.    I am learning a lot however.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

My friends, Robbie and Curtis, invited me to go to Medicine Park for an Indian Flute celebration today.     Vendors and craftsmen all along the streets.   Medicine Park is kind of an Artist;'s community and they do a lot of events like this.   I have been interested but didn't want to go alone.    This was Fun.    Robbie is a good friend who belongs to Holy Family Church and joined my Celtic Group.

One of the vendors gave me a beautiful green jadelike stone wrapped in copper.    A gift.  She put it on a cord so I could wear it.    I was glad that Robbie bought something from her.  I just seldom buy jewelry  because I seldom wear it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I took Nicky to the vet to have his nails clipped and for a bath.     He has been pretty stinky these past few days.   I am not sure that the bath really helpd but we mus give a day or two for his hair to really dry.

Aside from that I just did some deep cleaning in the pantry.
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Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy, have I had a busy week.

I think I told you, my car died.    Bart let me use his car in the interim.   As it turns out, my battery was shot.    Not too bad a repair for a 6 year old car that I really DON'T drive enough.    I have less than 29,000 miles on it.   It may last me my whole life:)

Thursday, I had Writer's Club and Wednesday, Bible study, Dr. Toy and grocery shopping.    I was glad to be home all day today.

Dan and Han mowed my lawn today.    Nicky loves that.   They always take him for a walk.    I always have to watch because he will poop every time and Dan and Han don't get concerned about that so I have to run out with a plastic bag.    But I am so glad for my Nicky.

He still loves his walks.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from dinner at Bart and Barb's.    Marlies was there too.    I am driving Bart's car.    He can't drive because of his surgery and WOULD YOU BELIEVE, my car is acting up.    It is not starting properly and this morning one of the warning lights showed up.

I will call Lawton Chrysler in the morning.   Sure sick of everything breaking.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a good day.

Holy Family had a retreat./training day for our volunteers.    The retreat was after socialization and breakfast in the morning and very well put on.

The training turned out to be a wash as for some reason the Usher's program did not materialize and we waited for about an hour before being sismissed.

Altogether a good day because of the retreat.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   I am back.     Don't know if anyone will even be looking for me anymore.    That's OK.  

FIRST:  my computer stopped connecting to the internet on September 10.   Then I left for Wisconsin for the most wonderful vacation .

My high school reunion at Riverdale where I spend many an evening on dates.   We had a super turnout and I connected with so many old friends.     We haven't changed a bit.

The next day I had lunch with my Celtic friends.   There were a dozen of us at the gathering.   Did I feel special, or what.

Saturday, Richard and Brenda joined Bobbie and Bill and me at the Black Pig.   We then retired to Bobbie and Bills and visited until  Richard and Brenda had to go back home to Madison.

Sunday, met with my brothers and sisters at Shreckers in Sheboygan.   Jeff and Kathy, Dolores and Ken, Eileen and Fred and me and Bobbie.    It was wonderful.

I got to see most of the people I love and miss so much.

When I got home, it took some trying to fix the computer myself before I finally called someone in.   I have been able to keep up with email on the laptop.

So I am back.     I will try t post daily again.   It is a good practice for me.

I love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I got to go to Grandparents Day at my Abby's school.    All  the classes put on a show and then we went to their classrooms and received a gift.   My gift is an original art pieec by Abby.   Right now it is on the fridge.  I went with Bart and Barb and Marliese joined us too so Abbie had a nice contingent of Grandmas. and Grandpas.


Had my "Wellness  Exam" with Dr. Aiku today.    Except for the lab tests, I am fine.   They will be done next week.

I will leave for Wisconsin in four days.   SO excited.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had company for dinner tonight.   I love that.

Jarrod, my banker neighbor, came over for a spaghetti dinner.   It turned out good, even if I am out of practice.    I will be eating spaghetti til I leave for Wisconsin:)   And he hate a good amount.

Dia Dhuit

mary

Another hot day that is following many MANY hot days.    It was 102 on my thermometer this afternoon.    Hope this breaks soon.

Nicky is enjoying his backyard.    Lately he has discovered the squirrel and chases it up on three or another.  I swear the thing is teasing him.

I watered the front yard earlier this week and the back yard today.    We are supposed to have a chance of rain in a couple of days.     I am losing hope:)  But perhaps I shouldn't be so pessimistic.

Talked to friends in Chicago and Plymouth abut my upcoming trips up there.    Plans are coming together.   I will be in Sheboygan County in less than two weeks.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A Couple of nice days.   Last night I went to writer's club and we had 5 of us there who all read some of our work.   The people there were interested in my poetry so I read several out of my books.

It gave me a bit of ambition to work on the book of the Celtic Saints seriously for the first time in months.   Perhaps things are getting better.


Talked to my friend, Barbara Sadler, tonight.   Always a pleasure to have a voice in m,y ear.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I ushered at the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   First time in over a year.    Someone needed a sub so I volunteered.    Sure glad I did.    I like being part of the worship service.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I went over to Bart and Barb's so I could look at Barb's Tupperware catalogs and order from her Facebook party.    They fed me too so I came out ahead on that one:)

This week is generally quiet so won't be doing much.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

What a great day.

I talked to lots of people that I love.

Bill Smith called this morning and we had the nicest visit with Leslie in the background.   They are Considering coming for Thanksgiving again.    We sure hope so.

Then I called Richard and Brenda this afternoon.   They survived the rain with  a flooded basement.   Could have been worse.   They didn't lose anything and are working on drying it out and figuring out how to avoid this  again if the rains come again.

So I feel good tonight.   My nephew and his family in Hawaii are fine too.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Only left the house once today.    That was to get the mail.   It was 204 on my thermometer.    Sure glad that I did not need to be out in it.

I spent the morning doing household things then lazed around this afternoon.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We got a bit of rain during the night again.    I know we are still in drought situation but these little bits are helping my lawn.   Of course, that means I will have to pay to get it mowed:)    That's OK too.   Dan and Han are a pleasure to have work for me.

Bart stopped by today as he did errands.    Always glad when he does.    As I told him.    A voice in the house is such a welcome sound.    Nicky doesn't say much:)

I was home all day except for a quick trip to pick up a prescription.    My rash is finally showing real healing.   I needed more salve to put on it.   Soon I will be normal again.    I hope!

The weekend is looking very quiet.   I may go to see the balloons with Bart and Barb.   If I slather with sunscreen and cover up and perhaps bring an umbrella I can keep from breaking out again.   I hope.   I hate to miss all the good stuff.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went grocery shopping this morning.     I walked the whole store, trying to get a bit of exercise in.   Not walking Nicky is making me soft.     I have to figure that out.  He is getting a bit putgy too.

Bart came by this afternoon to visit.    A welcome break in the day.    I love having a voice in the house and someone to talk to.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got my port flushed this morning.  All is well.

I am so excited.    I thought that I would be disappointed in the attendance at the Celtic Lawton Gathering.   BUT there were 6 of us and we discussed the tartan which was enthusiastically received.    Wow.

Dis Dhuit

Mary

A whole day at home.

I caught up on my wash today AND game poor little Nicky a bath.    He was  not happy with me, but he has been getting pretty stinky and was scratching more than usual.    Hope this will help the scratching, otherwise I will have to check further.

Today would have been Dick and my 32nd wedding anniversary.   Can;t believe that he is gone ALMOST 6 years already.    I miss him like yesterday.    Bobbie and Bill sent roses to remember.   I have the beautiful roses in my office where I can look at them an smile.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a Holy Day, the Feast of the Assumption, so I went to Mass at noon. 

Missed lunch so I stopped at McDonalds and got a bacon/egg and cheese biscuit for my meal.   I do like Mc Donalds breakfasts.

Talked to my friend Joan Kramer this evening and am half way scheduled for my trip to Wisconsin for my reunion.    She is such a dear friend.  We "visit" well together.

Tomorrow I will be home all day.    This is the busiest week I have had in ages.   Friday is busy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Last night I was at quilt guild.    Tonight I was at Writer's Club.   I read my chapter on St. Patrick tonight.   Getting good reviews.    Perhaps this project is what will finally get me back into writing again.   I need to practice with my computer with things such as inserting pictures etc.

It was a nice day otherwise.    Ran a bunch of errands this morning.

Getting slowly busier.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Just got back from church and training for ushering.    It was quite informative.   I think I am ready and strong enough to go back to doing it again.

It rained while I was on my way over.   For maybe 5 minutes.   Not enough but at least something.

We need much more rain to make a difference.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a nice day today.

Nora called this afternoon and we had such a nice visit.   I remember when I was young, that long distance calls cost a fortune so you only  called people on holidays and in an emergency.    How lovely that we can just pick up the phone and connect with anyone in the good old USA.

I make my reservations for my plane trip to Wisconsin for the reunion in September.   Glad that is done and I will have a car waiting for me.

Bart and Barb took me.  Then since the travel agent is in the Mall,  we did some shopping and ate out at the Mexican restaurant.    I found a nice top to wear for the reunion.

On the way home we stopped at Joanne Fabrics and I picked up some fat quarters for my stash and for the Quild Guild meeting which is on Monday evening.

So a good day with good company.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a moderately busy day today.

I went to Mass at 9AM.  And then walked over to the Bible  Study.    There were only about 8 of us there today due to some confusion .

We will not be meeting until September 12th now when Fr. Phil's parish bible study on Revelations .  A long time.   I don't quiet understand these sabbaticals but I am in a different country then Wisconsin.   We met no matter what.   Even if there were only two of us.

Bart stopped by this afternoon.   He is good at that.   Making sure I am OK and we have good visits.   I am truly blessed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.     Didn't feel too well, but it was OK.    After Mass, I went t the coffee social and visited with a few friends.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I caught up on some correspondence and managed to eat on leftovers.

Tomorrow I will have the lawn mowed and go to my chiropractor.    Sure hope he can help these acy bones.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

A very quiet day;

The most excitement was that Bart went with me to check the air pressure in my  tires because the light came n.   One was really low.

Aside from that it was just a quiet day.

Dia
Dhuit

Mary

Well,  my air conditioner seems to be working finally.

It was a quiet day.    Bart stopped by for a bit which was a pleasure and broke up the day.

Tomorrow is quiet also but I need to get air in my tires.   Ich.   Bart says it is the change in temps.

Dia
Dhuit

Mary

Well, all of my problems seem to have corrected themselves.

My toilet started working just fine when the plumber came and turned the water back on and started flushing.

My air conditioner refuses to heat the house when the technician arrives.   I guess it is just a way to laugh at me.   As long as I get to sleep at temperatures below 85 degrees, I don't care.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Not one exciting thing has been going on for the past few days, except that my plumbing is acting up and I have a plumber coming to fix a toilet tomorrow morning.

My air conditioner still doesn't work properly, so the air guy is coming too.   May world is falling apart around me:(

Bart and Barb invited me for supper tonight.  I sure was glad as I needed to be talking to real people.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got to see a dermatologist today.  He has prescribed some new medicines to help get rid of this horrible rash that I have been enduring.

So far, the first one at least gave some immediate relief.   Yea.

I'll keep you posted.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Doctor's appointment today.   I am doing well, except for this darned rash that we can't seem to get rid of.

Got a call from Nora today.   Always a pleasure.

It was much cooler today.   All the way down to the 90s.   Perhaps my air conditioner will work properly now.   I have found out that over 100 degrees confuses our air conditioners they are efficient up to the high 90s   Go figure.

Bless you all.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another quiet day.    I went t mass this morning.  Then I joined my fellow parishioners for coffee and donuts after mass.   I have met several of my fellow churchgoers at this event.

The rest of the day was TOO quiet.  I did get a call from my niece Vikki which was the light of my day.   She is a special girl.

Dia Dhjuit

Mary

I cooked a batch of spaghetti yesterday and invited Bart and Barb and Marlies over to eat it with me.    Nice to have company.

I'll have to do it more often now that I am starting to feel better.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A busy day, starting with Mass at 9AM followed by Bible Study.     Now we will not meet again until August 1st.   Not like in Sheboygan Falls where we met every week even if only one or two were there.   It's OK but I do look forward to these discusssions.

I am trying baking soda to stop some of the itching from my rash.    Got to go to the basics:)

Did a few errands too.   I am actually getting hungry which I have not been for some time.   I am preparing spaghetti for this weekend and invited Bart and Barb over to eat it with me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A rather busy day.   Kerry came and cleaned this morning.

Writer's Club tonight.    I read a couple of my older poems and listened to chapters from others.    Marti from my bible study and her husband have joined the group so we are a bit bigger.   I am finally feeling well enough to be out and about of an evening.

Later.

Di a Dhuit

Mary

The heat persists.    It was up to 100 degrees again this afternoon but is already going down.  

Was home all day.    Did a bit of wash and kept treating my rashes.   I think I may be feeling a bit better on that front.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The news said that Lawton reached 98 degrees, however, my thermometer showed 103 degrees.    Go figure.     I stayed in except for a quick jaunt to pick up a prescription and some milk.

Tomorrow I have another doctor appointment.   Sure hope they can get rid of this rash.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We are getting RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

98 Degrees again today.    Again,  at least not triple digits, but it couldn't get any closer.

Last night I went to the Wichita Mountain Quilt Guild meeting.   I had to leave right after the meeting because I felt squishy again. 

Saw Dr. Ayte today.   She prescribed some meds to help the rash and the itching.    One of them, I can't pick up until tomorrow(:.    But I have the anti itch pill.    Hope it helps.    It is supposed to make me sleepy too so I can't drive for a day or two.

Bart will help me when I need it.    Don't have to go anywhere tomorrow except to pick up that prescription and he can help me with that.

Nothing new otherwise.     Nicky is just fine and a good companion.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I showed a high of 98 degrees on my thermometer.    Not triple digits but close enough.   The only times I left the house were to care for Lily, Simba and Kitch at Bart and Barb's.  

Bart and Barb will be home tomorrow sometime, so I just have tomorrow morning and noon to go over and check the critters.   They are doing just fine, but miss their people.

Tomorrow starts a busy week of doctor appointments.   Even Nicky has one.   I hope they can determine how to get rid of this rashy itching that I have.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had a slim to none change of rain and it turned out to be NONE.   AGAIN.

Sure would have welcomed that rain.   Well,   we are in Oklahoma.    And it is summer.

Nora called this afternoon.   We had a good visit.   Always happy to have a voice in the middle of the day.

Next week, I have two doctor appointments.   Sure hope they can help me with my aches and the squishy feeling.     I am not learning patience if this is the lesson that I am supposed to be  gaining:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day in a very quiet week.    I am feeding Bart and Barb's animals in the mornings and letting Lily out at noon but aside from that there is nothing to write about:)

It is still hot, and humid but mainly staying below the 100 mark.     Not much difference between 99 and 101 actually.

So will check in regularly and perhaps something exciting will happen eventually.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was s very quiet day today and hot.

Glad I didn't have to go anywhere.

Still not feeling up to par but hanging in there.   Tomorrow will be better, Right?

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, I was somewhat useful today.

Went grocery shopping this morning and cleaned the floor of my pantry this afternoon.    That little bit exhausted me though.

I had supper with Bart and Barb.   I will be  petsitting a day or two in the coming week so needed to get instructions because of the little kitty.

Thats all  that is exciting so will sign off

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Left after communion because I didn't feel too well.    That continued for the day so I just took it easy and rested.   I wonder if the meds that I have are making me feel icky.

Well.   I'll find out soon as I am almost through with the one I am suspicious of.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A day at home AGAIN!    But it was OK.    I got a couple of phone calls.

One from my friend, Peg Payne, from Cascade.    Peg is such a pleasure to talk to - always full of joy and wisdom.    While we were talking, a storm rolled in and we got RAIN here in Lawton.   A nice rain which we have needed so badly.    The temperature is down to 77 degrees and it is still sprinkling.   My lawn is singing with joy.    Only had one kitty show up for supper tonight.    His friend is probably somewhere sheltered and the one who showed up will be really fat tomorrow.    They don't feel the need to share or save anything.

Jeff called too.    He wanted to quickly update me on the Deeley/Cool picnic that was yesterday in the park in Falls.    It was great and I wish I could have been there.    Uncle Jim,  Diana Cool's dad and my Dad's brother and I always got along well.    He was a charming Deeley and a vary smart man.   Diana was there with her children, Jay and Christopher and their families.    Doug and Caroline Deeley (Diana;s half brother and his wife)and my sisters Eileen with Fred and Dolores with Ken and Randy came too.   Family is special.

So the end of a perfect Saturday.    I always like voices in the day.     It just gets too quiet around her.   Nicky never has much to say except "walk me" or "feed me".


Dia Dhuit

Mary

I stayed home today.     Good thing.   It was over 100 degrees and not fit for man nor beast ourthere.

I had a couple of people call me which broke up the day.    My Jim and his Michelle called just to talk.   They sounded so good.    I miss everybody.

Nora called too and we had a good visit.

I see the doctor tomorrow AGAIN about this sunburn or whatever it is.   Sure hope they can come up with something to get rid of it and the itching.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hot and humid here in Lawton.   It is still 102 degrees and humid.    One would hope for some rail with all that humidity but NO!!!!

I filled my gas tank and did my grocery shopping this morning.   Spent the rest of the day at home.   I was supposed to help Bart get his cat, Kitch, to the vet but he caught him easily so did it himself.   Kitch is in fine shape, just old.    He is 15 years old.    Pretty old for a cat but he should have several more years as well as he is cared for.

Tomorrow I am home all day.   I think I will not even shower:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary.

Just got home from Writer's Club.   I read my chapter about St. David.      Have to go through it again but they liked it.

Tomorrow will be a busy day as I am going on some errands with Bart. I also need to go grocery shopping and get my lottery ticket.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy, did we have a thunderstorm last night.      (No tornado or anything,just a thunderstorm.)   Lightening, booming thunder and rain.     We have really needed the rain, I hope it helped as we are looking forward to a week of dry triple digit days now.

Didn't have anything outside of the house today.     So worked on the book a bit, just a bit, I still haven't much energy.    Oh well, that will come in time.

Tomorrow is election day in Oklahoma.     I will be voting, as little as I know about the candidates.    They are voting on the medicinal marijuana law too.   Hope that passes.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had my port flushed today.     It only takes a couple of minutes but is important to do once a month to be sure all is clear and not clotting.    I am free now until 7/20.     Did some shopping and banking while I was out too.

It is the second day of summer today.    With all the early hear we had, it is hard to think that it is just beginning.  Supposed to be triple digits for the next three days or so.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had my hearing tested today.    Don't have the complete results but do know that my left ear is hearing fine but my right ear is definitely impared.
Hasn't caused me any trouble yet.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the doctor about my "rash" today and have been informed that it is sunburn.   Apparently, cancer and chemo have made me VERY susceptable.      I need to use aloe vera until it clears up.

Went to writer's club tonight.   I read a section of my saint book.    Jed and Katherine read chapters from their books.   So it was a full night.   I must start reading more myself.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a more productive diay.

I went grocery and other shoopping this morning.

This afternoon I went to Bart;s house and spent an hour or so in his pool.   A nice respite from the heat tna a chance to visit tith my son.

Altogether a good day.
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Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day, another dollar.   As my Dad used to say.

A very uneventful day as it turned out.   Did  a bit of wash and watered the back yard.  

Not exciting at all.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A totally quiet day at home.

Caught up on bills and emails and just things around the house.

Tomorrow will have its own challenges.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got a haircut today.    I don't know what I was thinking making the appointment for one day after my trip, but it worked out just fine.

The wedding was beautiful.   Jessie and all put a lot into it.    The judge who did the ceremony was full of symbolism and stories.    The bride was beautiful (as she always has been.)   And Phil, of course was a handsome groom.

The dinner was Cuban based, quite interesting.   Phil's mother,, Sandy, made the cake and homemade champagne truffles with the kid's initials on them.   They were what all chocolate should be.

I spent part of the weekend with my niece, Suzi, who I went to England with.   We had a grand time just visiting and her showing me around her territory.

Monday I went to the Bible Study in Sheboygan Falls and then to lunch with several  Celtic Friends.  Spent the night with Joan Kramer and she did the reflexology on my feet so I am set until September. 

Home again on Tuesday.   The trip home was easy and uneventful, unlike the trip there on Thursday.   I won't go into that because it was terrible.   Sufficient to say that I was supposed to be in Milwaukee at 6PM and arrived at midnight.

 All in all a great trip with family and friends.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

I'm safe back home.    The wedding was beautiful.   Will post more tomorrow.   I am exhausted and going to bed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   Tomorrow I leave for Jessica's wedding so you won't hear from me until next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Just got back from a lovely dinner with Bart and Barb.    Adam and the girls and Marlies were there also so it was a real family meal.   We had grilled steak and asparagus and a lovely salad.

So until next week.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Good news.    The shadow on my right lung is NOT cancer.   Dr. Aye says it is fibroids probably caused by the radiation therapy.    So I am cancer free still and will not have to see her until next September.

Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was another day like yesterday as far as temperature.    We are having a bit of a break in the heat though humidity is supposed to return the next few days.    Where is the RAIN????

Had the Petscan today.     Should know soon what the results.   Went to Dr. Toy, my chiropractor, and he was able to tell me that the pain in my shoulders was from two wracked up ribs.   At least that has an explanation.   Probably when I had to open the garage door by hand.

My neighbor had a lauagh today.    He saw a bird chasing one of the cats that are hanging around, then saw the cat chasing Nicky.    A complete reversal of what one expects.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Fr. Phil gave me a blessing for good results on the Petscan tomorrow.    I have tons of people praying for me and sending good vibes.      Guess we'll know Tuesday night.       Good news is what I am opting for.

The rest of the day was quiet and much cooler than it has been, less humid too.  I have to be at the Clinic by 7AM.   Don't those people know that I am retired and don't usually get up until 7AM:)   So I'll be up at 5:30AM

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This has been a week of problems.

The garage door and ADT problems which all turned out to be a result of a defective breaker.   The electrician replaced that yesterday morning and all seems to be well.

Then this morning, I smelled gas in the back yard.   So I called the gas company.    They came out and found a small leak in the meter which he fixed and checked everything else.    What else can go wrong.

I can't believe that it is only five days til Jessica's wedding.   I am so looking forward to spending time with the family.
Dia Dhuit

Mary

A moderately busy day.      Bart dropped by after lunch and we had a nice visit.    I always love a voice in the house besides mine.

It was HOT.   The heat index well over 100.   The official reports showed Lawton at 98 but my thermometer showed 100.

I made Friday Chili, or as Dick named it Sinner's Chili, today.    Want something hearty for supper and can"t use the oven.

Nothing else exciting.   Too hot to get too excited.

Did Dhuit

Mary

Mainly  a quiet day, though I did get myself out of the house and bought myself a swimming suit.   I had two that were WAY to big after I lost that weight, so went to Dillards and found one that will do.  I hope to gain SOME weight but the two I have are probably bigger than I need.    Time will tell.

Did a bit of sewing but the rest of the day was another lazy day.    Contacted the doctor but they are still waiting for insurance approval for my PetScan.    Seems pretty odd when the insurance companies can second guess the doctors.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   My garage door opener and my ADT are both working again.   We have decided that the trouble is either a breaker of a plug.    I have an electrician coming to fix the problem.

Aside from that, it was a quiet day.   Kerry came this morning and cleaned the house for me.   Bus except for that it was very quiet.

Tomorrow or the next day I am going shopping for a swimming suit.   I have two and they are WAY too big.

Darn.    I hate shopping.

Did Dhuit

Mary

Please pray for my cousin, Maureen, who passed away this morning at 6:30AM.   We were all surprised to hear yesterday that she was in hospice so this was a shock.

Yesterday, I had dinner with Bart and Barb.    Bart cooks up a great burger.

Today was very quiet.   Tomorrow will be busy.   Garage door opener broke, expecting info on my Petscan, and the ADT is malfunctioning.

My cleaning lady comes too.

I will be busy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A long weekend doesn't mean much to me anymore.    I can make any weekend a long weekend if I want one:)

Today, I did a bit of shopping at Walgreen and spent this afternoon partly at a graduation party for Brice, the son  of my neighbor's across the street.   It was a lovely gathering.   Brice was the first neighbor to greet me when I moved in to this neighborhood and I have always liked him for that

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I kittlysat today.    Bart and Barb have adopted the little kitty that I found in my front planter and they went to Oklahoma City today for a doctor appointment.   So I was recruited to watch the little one, who has no name as of yet.    We don't even know what gender he or she is.    Barb feeds him with a kitten formula every two to three hours so I was asked to fill in while they were gone.  It was OK.   Little kittens are adorable and I enjoyed feeding him or her but don't want to be a ?Mother? again.

If I get a cat it will be litter box trained and eating like an adult.    By the way, Fluffy, the cat that was neutered is doing just fine back here in her territory.

I saw my radiation oncologist today and got my port flushed.   I won't have to see Dr. Smith again unless I should end up getting radiation again and we will hope not.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A reasonably quiet day until this evening.

Bart and Barb brought Fluffy, the feral cat we had neutered, back to this neighborhood and me.   Fluffy turned out to be a female, so we got her just in time.   She was not pregnant and they said she never had a litter.    Whew.    She seems glad to be home and Little Bit, the other cat, was quite glad to see her.     A happy reunion.

Little Bit will be next.    We are  reasonably sure that he is a boy.

Aside from that, I did a bit of sewing and some grocery shopping.    So it was a quiet day.   No word yet as t when I get my PTScan.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We took our captured feral kitty over to be neutered today.    She (we thought it was a he) is just fine and will be released probably back here where she feels at home and I can look out for her.

I went to Bible Study this morning too.   A rousing discussion of the Gospel of John

A Quiet rest of the day.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A rather quiet birthday.     BUT   I got FLOWERS.   I GOT CARDS and I got phone calls.    I am well loved.

Tonight Bart and Barb came over and we captured one of the two kittens that showed up when I had my surgery.    They also took a new kitten that had just appeared and was hidden in my shed.

We are taking them to be fixed tomorrow and then released back into the world.    Just one more to go.   Poor Little Bit looks lost and is looking for his friend.    I wish I could explain to him.    His friend may even be able to be released back here.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was much cooler today than it has been.   I went to the 8:30AM Mass and stopped for the coffee and donuts and camaraderie.

Did a bit of sewing and worked on my Celtic update newsletter.

So it was an altogether quiet day.   A kitten has showed up in my front planter.    I am not happy.   If I wanted a  cat, I would have a cat and not a a feral cat either.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It is a cute little thing but I don't want a cat!

A quiet day.    I didn't go anywhere.    Got a few phone calls though.    Eileen, Nora, Barb, Bart.   I am truly blessed.   

It was hot again.   I find it very easy to just sit these days.    Wish I had some enthusiasm about something.    I did do some sewing today and I have a goal to finish a project by Monday.    Perhaps that will help:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had our Celtic meeting today at the Shamrock Pub.   Only five of us but we will improve as people get used to the new day.    Robbi gave a talk for us on clothing throughout the middle ages.   Fascinating.

Had a shrimp dinner with Bart and Barb tonight.    Just got home a bit ago and am actually ready for bed.

Quiet day tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Yesterday, I had my first CTScan since I finished chemo and radiation.    Still haven't heard the results from the doctor.     I am not very happy on that.   Another delay and lack.    As it turned out, I was right to be concerned about the pre meds I needed before the scan though my doctor's office said all was OK.   We got things together just in time.   Next time, I will be even more aggressive.   Just asking is not enough.

Today was quiet, so I did a bit of shopping.    Still need to find a bathing suit, but I did find a pair of jeans that fit but allow a bit for growth.    I am losing weight again and trying to eat more but my appetite is not very strong.

Just heard from the doctor.   I have to have a PTScan.  Ich.   Oh well,  this will be an early catch if anything is wrong and she is suggesting immunotherapy this time.

Pray for good news.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Writer's Club.    Only three of us there so we talked and then came home.

I did my grocery shopping on the way home  because I had time.

Tomorrow I get my ctscan at 10:30AM to show that the cancer has not come back. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Quilt Guild.    So I am tired.    We had a pot luck tonight.    Always a good way to end a day.   There weren't as many people as usual at the meeting though.

I got a birthday fat quarter:)  because it is my birthday month.

I made fresh blueberry scones for the pot luck and have enough left for a couple of breakfasts.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Mother's Day to any Mothers who read my blog.

Sorry I have been so negligent and will not promise that I will improve, but I will try. 

Bart and Barb are in Texas with Barb's youngest son's family for the weekend.    I am pet sitting for their Lily, dog and Kitch, cat.  I just feed them and have been sleeping at their house, so Lily won't feel so alone.     Nicky doesn't care where he sleeps as long as he is with me and of course I take him over with me.      When I am gone, that is where he spends his time anyway.

Got the most beautiful flowers for Mother's Day from Richard and Brenda.   I have a picture but have forgotten how to post it - silly me.      I will have to retrain myself.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had a busy day today.  

I just got home from my lovely Adria's graduation from the 6th grade.   Next year she will be in junior high school.

It was a nice graduation.   Adria was honored as one of the valedictorians.    She looked beautiful all dressed up in her graduation dress and so grown up.   And she gave an acceptance speech.  

We went to dinner together, the whole family, at a pizza place, Adria's choice.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A warm day, not summer warm but warm.   it was close t 90 degrees which I think is quite nice.

It was a quiet day.   I talked to a friend or two today as I really needed a voice in my home.    I miss my sweetheart's voice.   He was by no means a chatterbox but he responded to me so I didn't feel so alone.    Nicky just doesn't say anything:)

Went to Mass this morning and went to the social after Mass.   Sure glad they have that.

Tomorrow I will be going to a graduation of my granddaughter, Adria, from 8th grade.   Hard to think of a granddaughter in high school.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I am really getting bad about posting, but nothing much happens around here.

Just got back from dinner at Bart and Barb's.     Marlies was there too.   Barb fixed excellent enchaladas.

Monday night, Adria graduates from eighth grade so I will have something to write about.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had storms last night.    My gauge which is 3 inches was overflowing.    We needed the rain but does it all have to come at once?

Today I went, with Bart to a  travel agency to make the reservations for my trip to Milwaukee in June for Jessie's wedding.   That went well.   Now i just need to flesh out my trip.

I planted this afternoon.   I had several herbs, (parsley, thyme, chives, Basil, rosemary that needed to be placed in the ground.   A s wet as everything was this was the perfect time.    Hopefully they twill grow, I am still struggling with Oklahoma gardening.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Turned out to be a busy day.

Kerry came to clean the house this morning, then Bart came and we cleaned out and planted the planter in front of my home.     Had to clean it out because "Bart and Barb's cats" have been using it for a bathroom.    We then saturated it with bitter apple.    Hopefully that will discourage them from continuing to use it.    I threw some lemon rinds in also.

Then the Air conditioner people came to do the spring check up on my Air conditioner.    It is old but still working just fine.  

Tonight I will be at Writer's Club.     So a full day.    Should sleep well tonight.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A very quiet couple of days since I posted.    The weather has been lovely so I put a couple of things into the garden.    Am   going to try herbs again.      

My neighbor passed away last fall and his daughter gave me a stature of St. Francis which I put in the middle of the garden today.     I'll try to send a picture when I get the plants in.    I hope I remember how. 

Talked to Leslie today.    So good to chat with her.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I spent two hours at the car dealer today because I thought my car was overheating.    As it turned out, everything is just fine and I got home at about 4:30PM.   Nicky was anxious and those cats were waiting for their dinner.

I had my port flushed today too so it was a busy day.

Nicky has been very demanding since I came home:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I assume you all missed me.   I returned LATE on Tuesday night for a sojourn in Wisconsin.

Had a wonderful time with tons of friends who LIKE me.    I stayed with friends on Thursday night at the Tall Grass Condos and they had a party for me.    So many good friends and memories.

Then Friday I drove back to Milwaukee for the CWI gathering and lots more friends.   Maureen planned a super gathering.   It is a shame more people don't attend to hear the speakers and join in the fun.   That was Friday and Saturday.     Drove my friend Joan back to Howards Grove and stayed with her on Saturday night.   

Then Sunday morning I went to church at Blessed Trinity in Falls.    Saw a few friends there then headed to the Black Pig in Sheboygan where Richard and Brenda and Bobbie and Bill joined me for lunch.    A good lunch and visit followed by an extended visit at Bobbie and Bill's house.   I stayed there that night then the next morning went back to Blessed Trinity to enjoy the Bible Study that I actually started 17 years ago.    They are still going strong with some new people.

I spent my last night with my friend Joan again and she did a reflexology treatment on my feet on Tuesday morning before I had to head to the airport to come home.

So you can see that I was a real vagabond.

I am finally all caught up from being away.     Nicky was glad to see me, of course, though he doesn't mind at all being at Bart and Barb's house.   Except for a quick trip to the grocery store, I have been able to be home and get rested.

Hope all is well with all of you.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

PS.  Got a picture of my new grand niece, Mary Rosalie, and she is gorgeous!!!!!!!

A busy day.    Mass and Bible Study in the morning and then diner at the Johnston's tonight. 

I will probably not be posting in Blogger for the next few days as I will be busy with Celtic meetings and visits with friends.      Am doing fine,   Not to worry.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a beautiful day.   Nicky and I had a nice walk this afternoon.    I am trying to get out for a walk every day now, even when it is windy and chilly.    The weather has been like a see saw.    Sometimes freeze warnings in the morning then temps up in the 70s in the afternoon.    It is supposed to be 90 later this week.  At least I don't have 9 inches or more of snow like they do in Wisconsin.

Not much happening here in Oklahoma.   Just as well as I am going to be going to the Celtic Conference this weekend.    

My brother, George, was sick this weekend but is doing much better now.   Thanks for all the prayers and good vibes.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another warm day but very windy.    Made it feel cooler and did not help the fact that we are on extreme fire watches all over the state.     I understand that there is at least one big fire burning in the northern part of Oklahoma.

I did a bit in my herb garden today.   When I get back from the Celtic Wisconsin visit, I will do my planting and want the garden all ready.   I can't to much at once but can do a little each day.   Nicky likes it when I am out in the backyard.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   I did a lot of errands today.     picking upa things, getting the car gassed up.

Mainly, I saw Dr. Aye today.    You remember her, Bill Smith.   She is my chemo oncologist and you met her.   All is well at this point.    Next month I will have a scan and will consult with both Dr. Aye and Dr. Smith, my radiation oncologist.    But at this point, so far so good.

It was HOT today.   Up in the 90s but the wind kept it tolerable.   Nicky and I took a walk.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Writer's Club last night and read a chapter from my Saints book.   They say they like it but this club does not do much critique.   I like the attendees and we got three new people last night.   Maybe that will spark something.    Wish there was a poetry group or at least some poets in the group.

Today we had our Bible Study after about three weeks of a break.   We are starting a study of the second half of John's Gospel which should be interesting , especially because it is the favorite of our leader, Judy:)

Tomorrow I see my chemo/oncologist, Dr. Aye,.    Hope she is optimistic.   I am curious as to when I get my next PTScan.

Did Dhuit

Mary

I am home.

Spent two nights with Bobbie and Bill and was treated like a queen.   Went to the Sunday service at Grace Episcopal Church with Bobbie on Sunday.

 The Wild Game Dinner/Beer Tasting was WILD.   We had 21 people enter the beer tasting.   I am so impressed with us.  This is the 41st annual event and it is just as strong as when it started at Mom and Dad;s for so many years.   Having the winner of the event host the next one is genius.

Our  Denise won this year so we will be back in Manitowoc next year.

More tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Spent today just getting ready for my trip to Wisconsin for the Wild Game Dinner.   I can't believe that this event has been going on for 41 years.   That is something amazing.   How many families can claim such an event.     Jeff won the beer tasting last year so the younger generationS will be on the prowl this year.  

You definitely won't hear from me tomorrow or Saturday but I promise to check in in Sunday.   It will be very late though.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.    I am reading a chapter of my Book of the Irish Patron Saints at each meeting now.   This is getting me to doing something and perhaps will tickle my creative bones soon.

We were down to four of us today.   Hopefully more will show up as Deb is spreading the word.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Easter!!!

Went to the 10AM mass this morning then to Adam and Lexie's home for a family Easter Dinner.   I brought carrot cake and cole slaw.

We ate like kings.

Tim and Amber with Augie, of course, were up from Texas for the day.   It is nice to have children around for Easter.    We even had an Easter egg hunt in the back yard with  Augie,  Jackson and Emma hunting.   Toddlers are fun.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Here it is, the night before Easter.

I was home all day and just did the baking for our Easter dinner at Adam's house in Geronimo tomorrow.   I am braining carrot cake and cole slaw.     Just what Adam and Alexia provide is always a sumptuous feast so when everybody brings something we eat like kings.    George Hiner used to say.   "I wonder what the rich people are eating tonight.'   Definitely not better than our feast.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from the Holy Thursday services at Holy Family.    They are quite long but we had all the Holy Thursday extras plus 10 people who were confirmed into the faith tonight.   A very lovely ceremony and we were bilingual also.    Divided between English and Spanish.

The rest of the day was quiet except that I got a call from Nora who has received her DNA analysis and found out she has the same as me with different percentages on the ethnic regions.   She is even more British Isles than I am.      We were impressed however that I was listed as definitely related and so are Bret and Bart. 

Sunny today but in the 60s.    I kind of like that.   Not too hot, not too cold.

Dia  Dhuit

Mary

I was home all this cloudy day, until this evening when I went to church for Vespers and the blessing of the sick. 
The ceremony is a really long one but well worth it.  All people who want the blessing with the newly blessed holy oils receive it on their foreheads and cheeks.    Bless Fr. Phil, he remembered my surgery and blessed my upper chest also.   I am doubly blessed by his caring soul.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The past four days were very quiet.   Then came today.     It was raining quite heavily when we woke up this morning.   Nicky was not happy with his bathroom at all.

I did my grocery shopping this morning and got my lottery ticket for the week.   Then I washed clothes and sheets and towels.    Almost all caught up with that.

This evening I went to Writer's Club.   There were 5 of us there.   Three of us read.   I am feeling better and am going to read something from my saint book every week.   This will perhaps get my creative flowing again.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, I have had two days at home.    Getting a lot done, just little things, but it is satisfying.

Tomorrow I will be home too.  We are still having this very dry arid weather.   Today it was up in the 70s.   The warm weather is to continue, but it looks like we may have some relief from the drought.   We are expecting rain from Sunday on for several days.    Everything is so dry and we are on fire alerts.

Nicky is snoring under the desk, so it must be time to go to bed:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A sunny day, not too windy, in the 60s.

I got my hair cut this afternoon, after Kerry cleaned the house.   I feel better.   Now If I can just get used to combing and blowing it short again.  At least it is not falling in my eyes anymore.

Drove Bart to the dentist for an appointment.   His shoulder was hurting and he asked if I would mind.   Of course not,   That is one of the reasons I am here, so we can do things for each other.

Tomorrow, home all day - at least at this point.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy was it ever windy today.    I actually had to brace myself when I took Nicky for a walk.    Not too cold though,  in the 60s and sunny.

47 years ago, I was in a hospital and gave birth to my son, Bart.    He was the one of my children that I actually saw being born, thanks to strategic mirrors.    It was actually fun in  that delivery room.   Obviously every thing went well.    Happy Birthday to my youngest son.   


Dia Dhuit

Mary  (Mom)

Went to Mass this morning at 8:30AM.   I like that time.    It gives me the whole Sunday to be at home.  


It was  a bit too quiet for me today.   But that is OK,   Quiet gives me a chance to slow down and just be.

Hope your week is wonderful.   I hope mine is too.


Dia dhuit

Mary

Happy St. Patrick's Day to ye all.

Just got home from a lovely evening at the Shamrock with Bart, Barb and Marlies.   I had a corned beef dinner.  Reintroduced myself to the owner and he said that they might be able to work something out for the Celtic Club on the third Thursday.   I am hoping that Friday will work for our people, as they open at 11:00AM on Fridays but 4PM the rest  of the weekddays.

Anyway, a lovely evening.   Music and all but surprisingly, not Irish music.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Celtic Club of Lawton met today.    We went to the Shamrock to find them not open.    They have changed their hours.   They now open at 4PM from Monday through Thursday.    Not enough lunch crowd I guess.  So we went to McAllisters' down the street.    There were six of us today.    We decided not to meet next month as I will be gone and Robbi can't come for sure.   The following month, June,  we are going to try to change our meeting day to Friday at 2PM in the third week.   The Shamrock is open on Friday from 11AM and we do like it there.    I now have the number of the owner so can confirm our welcome.

We talked about St. Patrick and lots of other Irish and Scottish things.  Altogether a good meeting.

It was a beautiful day, up in to the 70s and is supposed to remain that way for the next while.   Possible rain on Sunday.    We sure need it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another lovely day in the upper 60s with the sun shining.   A bit of a breeze but very pleasant.   We really really need rain though and except for a very small chance on Sunday, no prospects.   Our fire danger is high to extreme so we REALLY need it.

Went to Mass and Bible Study this morning.   We are discussing the upcoming Sunday readings until after Easter.   We only got through the first reading from Jeremiah where it says "I will be their God and they will be my people."     (Always one of my favorite quotes.)   and the Psalm.    We always have too much to say and were talking about the fact that we should be more aware of when people need us.   Not just family and friends either but all of God's children.   The secular world calls it Random Acts of Kindness or Play it Forward.   God came up with it first.

We are not meeting again until after Easter.

I did some grocery shopping and cleaned another window this afternoon.   I am getting close to having the inside of the windows done.    Makes me feel good.   I am DOING something again.   Yea!

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

Was home all day.    Just puttered around the house, sewing, cleaning and cooking.

Not very exciting but I will be busy tomorrow with Bible Study and all.

Nicky is laying on my lap in the office snoring his little head off.   Boy does that guy snore.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A busy day.    Quilt Guild was tonight and I had signed up to bring the savory treat.

SO - I baked a loaf of Irish Brown Bread and cut cheese for a cheese platter.  

The meeting was fun.   But the demonstration of binding was confusing to me and went on forever.

Altogether a good day, though it was a bit cooler again.   In the 50s.    Supposed to be cool for a day or two then warm up again.

Dia Dhuit

Mary