Just a quick update.

I JUST got home from the hospital in Oklahoma City - Traffic from the hospital til Moore.   It took me over three hours to make the trip - totally ridiculous.

Bart is better but still not in good shape.  He has had two dialysis sessions and may need another in the morning. He was on a ventilator when we got there this morning but got that out at about noon.   He rambles still but is 100 percent better than yesterday.  Barb stayed up in the City tonight.   I am not going tomorrow unless Barb calls that she needs me.  I will take care of her critters.    Marlise did that today but has a class tomorrow.

Keep praying.

Bret is doing very well, but will not go home until tomorrow.   They wanted to keep him for one more day's observation.   He sounds good.  Janet thinks he may have over lifted and done things he shouldn't have as they are moving into a new home.   Pray for him too.

And for all of us who love  and care for them,

I HAVE to go to bed now.   Love you

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Mary

I thought yesterday was rough.

The good news.   I called Bret tonight and he had just gotten back from his room from the procedure - the same basic procedure that he had 13 years ago - and the doctors say that there (again) is no damage to the heart.     Those veins of his - Tsk Tsk.    But every 13 years, it is hard to know what to do to prevent it.  Anyway, he sounded good and will call when he is safe at home.

The bad news.   I picked Bart up for his appointment with Dr. Davies.

Bart was very disoriented.   I managed to get him ready and in the car, to the office.   We managed to get him into the office.  Dr. Davies said at that point that he was sure we should get him in to the hospital.     Bart insisted that he was hungry so I drove to get him food.   When I got back, he took one bite and went into a sleep that we couldn't rouse him from.     Barb came and we took him to the emergency ward here in Lawton.    After several hours and lots of tests, they have determined that he is in renal failure because of the abrupt ceasing of the lithium.     The hours spent waiting for the tests were very hard as he was not able to communicate and was spasming which is a side effect of the lithium withdrawal also.     Shortly after 7PM he was sent by helicopter to Oklahoma City for dialysis.    Please, Please keep praying.   We were told to get a good nights rest as tomorrow he will need us more.

I can't do more tonight.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It's been a rough start to the week.   Temps still way up there though they say it never hit 100 today.  I know that it was close.

I took Bart to his doctor shortly after noon.   I took him some lunch as he has not been eating very well.   He is still having difficulty getting back in balance.  I take him to Dr. Davies again tomorrow afternoon. 

Then he wanted to do some shopping, so we did.   I had taken Nicky over to Bart's when I picked him up for his appointment.  That way, Nicky had his four legged buddies to be with so he did not have to be alone.   They all like each other.

I stayed at Bart's until about 7:.   Barb got home at about 5 and we ordered pizza for supper.  

While I was at Bart's house, Bret called.  He is in the hospital.    Remember, that thing he had with the veins around his heart?   It is happening again.    Will know more tomorrow.  But PLEASE Please pray for all of us.   My boys, their ladies and me who are really worried and in need of prayer.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was 104 today on my thermometers.    Stayed in.

Except.  I went to Mass, of course, an enjoyed donuts with some of my church friends.  Then I drove to Bart and Barb's house and spend a couple of hours with them.    I will be Bart's driver this next week as he is still a bit shaky.   Keep praying.   

We had an enjoyable visit anyway.

So until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.  A HOT day.  

I only had to go out once for a short errand.

Mary and Nate came at around 11AM to clean the house and mow the lawn.  So that is done.

Bart is doing a bit better.  I will drive him to his appointments on Monday.

Pray that all continues this well.

Dia Dhuit

I am tired.

Mary

I miss my Mom.

As Dad would have said.  It was hot as the hinges of Hell today.   My car thermometer peaked at 101 degrees.   My house thermometer says 96 now and it is 6:30PM.   More days like this to come.

A BUSY BUSY DAY.    I drove Bart to his dental appointment this morning,after baking scones in the early morning for the Celtic meeting this afternoon.    Poor guy.   They ended up extracting two teeth that he was thinking they were going to repair.    So I took him home and got him settled and then went on to the second event of the day.

THE CELTIC GROUP.!!!

Guess what.   Two people, PLUS, Sheila Robinson, a reporter from the Lawton Constitution and her photographer, Jeffrey, came to the meeting.    We have a core.   We will be meeting next month on August 18th.  Also, one of the new members, Robbi, offered her home for the first of (I Hope) many Samhain dinner in October.   That is the Harvest/Samhain/gathering that the Sheboygan Branch has been doing for several years.   We bring our best harvest dinner and share that with stories of Samhain.  Samhain is Halloween - the entry into the Dark season where people are supposed to regroup and reenvigorate.   It can happen.

I left there and picked Bart up again as I had to get him to see his Dr. Davies.   We did good.   Barbara came while he was with Dr. Davies.  This is ALWAYS good.  We are truly blessed to have Barbara in our lives.

Anyway.  I am home now, fed, Nicky is happy.   Tomorrow I will be chauffer for Bart again.   Guess there is a reason for me to be here at this time.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

An extremely busy day.     I was interviewed by a Sheila Robinson from the Lawton Constitution today about the Celtic Club that I am trying to establish.    She was very pleasant and will have an article in the Style Section of next weekend's paper along with a picture that will be taken at the meeting on Thursday at the Center for Creative  Living.  I promised to dress up like a leprechaun:) Had to pick up Nicky's heartworm and flea prevention meds at his vets too.    Then I went to Bart's and we went out for lunch.   He had a doctor appointment that I took him too.   He was a bit shaky these days and doesn't like to be driving then.   I am so glad that I am here to help out.    There is a good reason for everything.    Pray for my Bart. It is still hot and supposed to get hotter.  But the humidity has eased up some.   Dia dhuit Mary      George McGovern said " I am fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in."

Sunday

Another hot day.

Guess this is my lot.

I was busy most of the day.  I finished the project that was presented to us at the Sit and Sew that
Barbara and I went to on Friday evening.   It is cute, I guess.

Went to Mass this morning and visited with several people that I am beginning to feel close to.   It all takes time.

I know that at least two people will be at the next organizational meeting for Celtic people.   Hope there are more. That will be on Thursday.

Time to wind down for the night.  It was a nice day.  I talked to my friend, Janet, and my brother, Jeff.

So not too quiet around here

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This morning, Nicky and I walked in really comfortable temps.  It was 68 on my thermometer and we really enjoyed it.  I did not go through the park as it had rained really heavily during the night and I don't like coming home with my shoes soaked.    Nate mowed my lawn last evening, so the rain was well timed.

Barb and I went to a Wichita Mountain Quilt Guild sit and sew last night.   It was fun.  One can work on one's own project or do the project that is offered.  I did the Wonky Who Log, that was offered.  It is cute. I should finish my small work tomorrow.   If I ever figure it out, I will start posting pictures again.    It is a cute Owls on a log type background.    I always like spending time with Barb and got to know some quilt people better.

Mary came to clean later this afternoon. She usually comes in the morning but I have no problem with later.  I am just glad that I don't have to do it.  My neck has been bothering me.  I had an adjustment yesterday by my chiropractor but still am uncomfortable.   At least, I am not getting the headaches   Dr. Toy says I am almost "perfect" and only needs to see  me once a month at this point.   He has done wonders for me.

At any rate, I did not have to go anywhere today, so finished up several small unfinished projects.  I am taking some free coursed through futurelearn.com.   I am finishing up a course on A History of Royal Feasting and will be starting a genealogy course on Monday..   Thanks to my friend Maureen who introduced me to this site.   I finished a Robert Burns course already.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I got to spend the afternoon with Bart and Adria and Abby.   We picked up the girls from and Art Camp at Cameron University at about noon and took them bowling and for a snack.  They have not bowled much and I was so impressed with their performance.  They caught on really quick.

Then we went back to Bart's.   We just visited until Barb got home.  She had an appointment for her knee and it was GOOD.   I came home then to take care of my Nicky.

It is still hot, but we MAY get rain tonight.

Dia DHuit

Mary

I liked today.

Had Mass and Bible Study this morning.     I left the house at 9AM because Fr. Phil never starts mass until at least 10 after 9, except today as it turns out it was a memorial mass for a deceased parishioner.

We are still discussing the readings for the Mass for the following Sunday as some still do not have the book for the book study we are doing next.   I handed out the little book of Psalms that our members wrote today.   Fr. Phil came to visit us for  minute so I was able to give him his copy.   Told him there was no Imprimature but he was not too shocked at that:)   He looked a bit surprised.

Then I came home and waited for Bill and his sister, Kim, and her husband, Ted, to come to pick up the Richardson desks and the motorized wheel chair.   They got here at about 2PM and were all loaded and we had a short visit before they left at 4:30PM.   A real Bonzai trip, but Bill promised to come again -with Leslie and hopefully, John, Sara and Matthew for just a visit.                                    Oh No   Now I have to organize the garage:)

Tomorrow I have nothing scheduled at all.   I will spend part of it with Bart and my great grandaughters, Arria and Abbie.   LUCKY ME!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another hot day and they are not going to let up.

My neighbor's, Bob and Peggy Hurrie, daughter passed away.    Please pray for them and her.

Bill Smith and his sister and brother in law are coming tomorrow to pick up the desks and the wheel chair.   It will be good to see him.

I was busy all day and am beginning to settle down.

Want to share the following:   I read that when Thoreau was dying, his aunt asked him if he had made peace with God.   Thoreau answered,  "I did not know we had ever quarreled."    I hope I can say that.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Busy day.   Hot one too.
I finished the "Psalm" booklets for the Bible Study Class on Wednesday.   Had them copied at Office Max, then got them home and realized my stapler wouldn't work    Ever inventive, I punched holes int he rib and tied them with yarn.   They are fine.

Barbara and I went to the Wichita Mountain Quilt Guild meeting.  Had a great time.  I share Aunt Helen's Flower Garden quilt,   the one we found the pieces for in the Deeley house when she passed and that I put together.   I will let them display it in the quilt show next year.

So.   Time for bed now.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hot summer Oklahoma days continue.   We had that nice rain the other night so it is humid.

I went to church this morning but spent the rest of the day at home.   Monday morning I will be busy, but the rest of the week is relatively quiet.  Bill Smith and his sister and brother in law will probably be coming to pick up the desks this week sometime.   Darn - Then I will have to set up the garage:)   Have had the perfect excuse to ignore it:)

Prayers for our world.    Sad the violence all around our country and HOW in the WORLD have we ended up with Clinton and Trump for our presidential candidates?   

I liked the quote of the day.

Dia DHuit

Mary




The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.


          -- -- Joseph Joubert

I sure miss my sweetheart.   I know you all are aware of that.   I do alright because I know that he has never REALLY left me , but I do miss the sound of his voice and those wonderful hugs.

Don't worry about me.   I figure if I can't tell those I love how I feel, WHO do I have  to talk to?

It was a really good day.  Hallmark had their mid year Ornament big sale.  My first big Christmas shopping spree  _way to early I know _ but it is when it is.  The Hallmark store in Lawton is actually within walking distance, (I didn't).   They were very accommodating, so I will not miss my Sheboygan Hallmark too much.

Mary came to clean today also, so I have a sparking house.   I am working on several craft project, which kept me amused for the rest of the day.

Can't believe that it is July already.

Dia dhuit
Mary

A busy morning, a quiet afternoon.

It was cooler today but to me felt hotter because it seemed more humid to me.

I had a doctor appointment.   Just a checkup and review of the tests that I have had done in the past months.   I am just fine.   As Dad would say.   "I am in great shape for the shape I am in."    All of my "ails" are just age related and manageable.   I am so grateful for that.

Did some shopping on the way home.

Nate mowed the lawn this evening and it looks like we will be getting some rain.   Perfect timing.  I heard thunder when I took Nicky out for his walk.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another HOT HOT Day.   My thermometer reached 100 Degrees without the heat index.     Not much relief for several days.

Thank God, that we have air conditioning these days.   Nicky and I are quite comfortable.

It was a nice day.  I finished pinning the quilt I want to quilt.   Does that make any sense?   I also am working on a crocheted outfit for a Cabbage Patch Doll as I have an out fit for an American Girl doll.

Since I gave an American Girl Doll and A Cabbage Patch Doll to my Step Grand daughters, Adria and Abbie, I can't give an outfit for one doll and not the other.   What have I gotten myself in to.????


So.   Almost time to call it a day.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Heat Heat Heat

Today is supposed to be the coolest day for at least three days.  Tomorrow, the ACTUAL temps will top 100.   Oklahoma.

I was busy at home all day and only left to run a couple of quick errands.

Tomorrow is much more exciting.  Bible Study in the morning.   One thing about Holy Family.  The church is usually COLD.  And I mean cold.   I always bring a jacket into the service, even if it is really hot.

I have the book of prayers in response to the Psalms ready to present to the study for final approval.  Then I will take it to be printed.  We had more than 50% contribute so it is  a good effort. 

I had broccoli/cauliflower soup for supper tonight.  I used all the "leavings" from the broccoli salad that I  fixed for Sunday to make the soup.   Boy is it good.     Just boiled the leavings with onion, added bouillon and then when I dished it up added some sour cream and cheese.  Nummy Nummy in my tummy.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another hot day.   We did get a bit of rain last night which at least gave the lawns a little drink.

Tim, Amber and little Augie are still at Bart and Barb's.   We had a fry out (of course, Okies don't call it a fry out, but what do they know)   We had brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, German Potato salad, beans, broccoli salad plus desserts and appetizers.   What a spread.   Marlies and Adam and Adria and Abbie  were also there.   Such a great afternoon.   Bart had to pretty much rest as his back was sore.    If he is like me the humidity does a job on him.

Tomorrow will be a quiet day,  I intend to pin a quilt for assembly.  Wish me luck,   That is always a putzy job.

Dia Dhuit

Mary