Much cooler today though I don't know how much cooler the 90's are.    We have a slim chance of rain also.   Otherwise I will water in the morning.

This morning I had to go to the Cancer Center for my 6 week port check.   They flush it to see that the flow is normal    Now I don't have to go until October but September 30 I will see my cancer doctor for a CtSCan.  So far so good.

Nicky was good today, ate a bit less than yesterday but I think he is getting picky.   I may have to hire a chef:)

 I did a bit of sewing today and worked on my book.   So I am starting to feel a bit normal.\
Dia dhuit
Have a wonderful weekend.

Mary

There was a high of 104Degrees today but it has dropped to 80 degrees because of a storm front.    We are just getting a drizzle but at least it broke the heat.

We are supposed to have somewhat cooler days (Mid 90s) for a bit.   Never thought that would be a cool spell:)

Nicky was a bit lethargic today but ate will and did all he was supposed to do.   Poor little guy.   He hates all the stuff I have to do to him.   (So do I)

Keep up the prayers for Leslie.   Yea.   She will be released from the hospital in the next 24 hours.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a nice Wednesday.    Still too hot.   104 Degrees.

But I went to Mass at 9:AM to thank God that Leslie is showing SOME improvement and then on to Bible Study for a lively discussion on the prophet Isaiah.

Barbara is at a class in Dallas for the next couple of days.    Bart invited me over for a steak dinner.   I brought salad and we had a nice evening.

Now it is getting late (for me anyway) and I need to doctor Nicky and get to bed.   Things are going to cool down some in the next two to three days and we MAY get some much needed rain.   Sure am praying for that too.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I just got home from Writer's Club.   I read my chapter on St. Patrick from my Celtic Saints book.    They seem to like it.     There are only five of us in the group so it is a nice intimate event every week.

The rest of the day was HOT.    Kerry, my cleaning lady, came in the morning.   I had a list of things to accomplish and I did them so feel pretty good about today.

Hope you are having cooler times.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It is still hot and will remain that way for the next few days.   It is, after all, August in Oklahoma.    Dan, my lawn mower, came this afternoon to mow.   I asked him is he was really sure he should because it is so hot, but he was determined.     His wife used to help him, but she had back surgery so can't.    We visit while Dan does the mowing.    They are a wonderful couple.

The rest of the day was quiet.    I did quite a bit of sewing and just took care of Nicky.   He is back to his pre relapse state again.   Quite perky and eating with enthusiasm.    I am so pleased.

Keep praying for our Leslie.   

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was 103 degrees today.

A good and a bad day.    Nicky had to go to the vet because he wouldn't eat this morning and I couldn't give him his insulin.  (Other things involved)

It would be my and Dick's anniversary today.   Bobbie sent roses .   A very good thing.   I smiled the rest of the day.

Went to my Celtic Club meeting this afternoon.   We had a great time.    I will not be here next month and they still want to meet.   YEA.

Leslie is still in need of prayers.   Please pray.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was in the mid 90s again today.    Won't last too much longer though

Please all pray for Leslie.    She is a very sick girl.

I went to Bible Study this morning.    We are still studying Isaiah.    Lots of discussion on THAT book.    Ever heard of the Suffering Servant or Lambs Being Led to Slaughter.   All in Isaiah.

Home again, I worked on the quilt I am hand quilting on the rack.   I am determined to finish soon and will never hand quilt another one again:)

Today is Barbara's birthday, so I took her and Bart and Marlies out to dinner to celebrate.  We went to a seafood place called Seafood Party.   I had shrimp and fries.    Very good.

Until tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

We had some welcome rain this morning.   Not enough but enough to make us feel good.    The temperatures were in the middle 90s, 10 degrees below what we have been experiencing.    This won't last long but a couple days is a relief and we even have a minor chance of some more rain.

Bart stopped by today as he was out on errands.   I am always glad when he does that.    I have someone to talk to and in the house.    He is a good kid.

Nicky's appetite is finally back so I am trying to figure out how much food he got before so that he can around out his ribs again.   Poor little guy,   I keep telling him not to lick his swellings from the steroids.    I have to put gel on them and he keeps trying to lick it off.   I put a cone on this morning  to try to keep him from licking for a while to let it soak in a bit.

He has not forgiven me yet:)

(He really was very upset and avoided me most of the day.)

Going to Writer's Club soon. 

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Just got back home from Quilt Guild.  We had good snacks tonight, Glad I didn't eat dinner.
The meeting went well and we had lots of Drag and Brag.    Some really beautiful items.   Then we played a dice game for fat quarters.     We each brought 5 and I ended up bringing four different ones home with me.    So lots of fun.

The rest of the day was at home.    I rested and sewed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

An eventful Sunday.    Mass and coffee with friends at church this morning.

Then I got a call from Dick and Brenda, fresh from their trip to Ireland for Dick's Birthday.

Then Bart aad Barb and Marlies came over for a chili supper with garlic bread tonight.    I feel so good to have had so many people in my live today:)

Nicky is doing quiet well.

Dia dhuit
Mary

I forgot to post yesterday.     Well, nothing very exciting happened anyway.    Nothing much today, though I did make a pot of chili.     I haven't been hungry for chili for quite some time.    Bart and Barb will come over to share.  I never mind making chili in hot weather because it is done on top of the stove.

The hot weather continues.   Should be 105 for the next couple of days then perhaps a "cool front" of mid 90s by Wednesday.  Good Grief.

Nicky is perking up.   He actually ran after Fluffy the cat yesterday.    Fluffy just sits and looks at him when he does that.   But that was the first time I saw him run in months.    We went for a nice walk this morning before the heat got too bad.     I turn him back before he wants because I don't want him to get too tired.     We will extend his walk as weather and his energy  increases.  The cat, Fluffy, follows us most days, weaving in and out of my feet.     She will walk all the way around the block with us.

Did a bit of sewing today but rested too.  

Tomorrow, Mass in the morning and my dinner guests in the evening.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another hot day in Oklahoma.     You know me.   I figure that id they say the heat lasts through August 15, st Au\gust 15 the heat should end:)

Not ture.   We are getting some relieve in about a week  according to the weatherpersons.

This morning I had a pedicure.   My nails were awful and I can't do them myself.   I have gone to Wisconsin often enough before to have my friend Joan to them    But it just didn't work out. this time

Nicky is doing OK.   He is eating so I hope he'll pack on some weight.

Dia dhuti

Mary

When I got home from my Writer's Club meeting, I was too tired to post.    A good meeting, with several good readings, but they spend a lot of time just chattering and I would, frankly, like to get on with the readings.    Just me.   I guess.    But I love the people and they are talented and helpful to my writings.    I feel encouraged to dive back into my new book.

Nicky is doing pretty well.   He ate both of his meals today, very enthusiastically.    Of course, he is a picky guy and I have to keep tempting him.   I am wondering if he is playing me:)

I saw Dr. Toy, my chiropractor, today.   He put me back together again.   I go once a month to get adjusted now.    It helps.     He calls me his Wild Irish Rose.

Then I went to Bible Study.    We are studying Isaiah now and it is interesting.    We are a good support group, praying for each other and the causes we bring to the study.    Know that if you are ill, you are probably being prayed for:)

Obviously, I know the smile symbol.   I know the sad one too but don't like to use it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was warm today but is supposed to be even warmer the next few days.     Means no walks for Nicky and me for the next few days.

Nicky spent the day at the vet's getting his insulin checked every two hours.           We are increasing his insulin a bit, but everything else seems to be stable or improving.

I got a lot done while he was gone.    Didn't realize how much time he takes.    But he is worth every minute.

Have a great evening.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    A nice mass.   One of our deacons gave the sermon which is always interesting.

Home again, I rested and sewed and took care of Nicky.    He worried me today because he ate a very small breakfast.     He ate better tonight.    But I can't keep thinking of things to tempt him.    I am running out of ideas:)

Tomorrow he goes to the vet for tests.   He will be there a good chunk of the day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was home all day today.    Yesterday was busy.       The only thing I did today was to go to Walgreens to pick up some candy:)   Yes    Candy.

I did quite a bit around the house though.   I watered, I did some quilting and some general cleaning.

Nicky is doing quite well.   His appetite is better and he sees the vet on Monday.    Hopefully we can heal those red puffy spots on his legs.  

Have a great Sunday.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another day as my Dad would say "As hot as the hinges of Hades"   It is 6PM and still 96 degrees.    I saw 104 this afternoon.

Nicky did quite well today.   Ate enthusiastically.   (I did fry up some hamburger for this evening as I was making one for my dinner.)   Do you think he is spoiled?    When I don't see his ribs anymore I may reconsider.      If you get sick, you know where to come:)

I went to an Arthritis Exercise Class at the local Senior Center today.    I will go back if I feel as good tomorrow as I do today.

Took care of all my shopping thingys today because tomorrow, I have an appointment with my GP, Dr. Aiku and hope to get some advise.     I also, If I  am done with Dr. Aiku on time, will go to the funeral of a dear Celtic friend who lost his wife.    I hope it works timing wise.

I feel better generally and so does Nicky so things in my household are improving.   YEA

Dia Dhuit
 Mary

I can't believe that it is the last day of July already.   The year 2019 is over half way over already.   It is HOT in Oklahoma.    My thermometer says 104, though the weather persons say Lawton is at 102.

I was busier than usual this morning.     Bible Study at 10:AM.    We are studying Isaiah and it is a very interesting book.     I put my concerns on the prayer chain so know that you are all covered:)

This afternoon, I had a haircut appointment.   Kandi was ready for me and did her usual good job.   I picked up some special dog foods for my very picky spoiled, sick little doggy.    He ate his dinner enthusiastically. so I am satisfied.    This morning he turned up his little nose at a SCRAMBLED EGG.   Would you believe?  His ribs are showing so I am trying to make him eat and with the diabetes he can't be snacking all day.

Patience has never been my forte.   Please pray for me.   I have love to spare.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

A whole day at home.     Nicky ate really good today.    I hope he gains some weight soon.    He looks so frail especially with those growths on him.   Dr. Fiorello is going to have something for those when we see him next Monday.

Worked a bit on my new wall hanging and did a bit of research on my book so I felt a bit useful today.

Writer's Club was tonight.    Good readings as usual.    I read from the book and this really short poem.

OWLS

Open your mind.
Wend your way through.
Live, Love, Learn.
Survive.

(the name of the Writer's Club is Owls.  I don't know if I ever told you that.)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I ushered at the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Then went for coffee and donuts afterwards with friends.

Spent most of the day resting and puttering around, but did go down the street to my friend Robbi's house to see how she was doing.    She had a migraine this morning and has generally been feeling kind of icky.     We had a great visit.

Nicky ate two GOOD meals today and seems a bit perky.   

I was invited to Bart and Barb's for a delicious roast beef dinner with potatoes and carrots and blackberry cobbler for dessert.    So What a day.     I loved this Sunday and am now ready for a good night's sleep.
Dia Dhuit
Mary