What a lovely November Day this turned out to be.
Last year I went deer hunting for the last time. I decided that it is usually too cold and I am not officially and "older person" who should consider these things. Today would have been lovely. The temperatures were in the upper 40's and though it did rain, the rain came late in the afternoon. A perfect year.
Home this morning, I got a LOT done. I am working on Christmas presents and also trying to catch up on writing and communicating with dear friends who attended the IBAM or just have been sending messages to me.
Like my sweet Vikki , a niece from my 2nd life who is so very special to me. I am also behind on acknowledging birthdays. Not to bad, as Jacquie and I have been running late off and on for years.
I enjoyed lunch and two walks with my sweetheart today. He did very well. I think I told you he will be home for a couple of hours on Thanksgiving and I am SO excited. Roxie will be beside herself.
I left Rocky Knoll at about 1:30PM and drove to Kate Herman's house for our CWI book discussion. It was a lively afternoon, I must say. We discussed the book, and lots of other things. Deciding when we closed up to read Wild Girls by Patricia Monaghan for our next selection and gave a suggestion for those who wanted to, to get John O Donohue's Anam Cara for a daily meditation book. We are going to "book club" four times a year as this was do successful. Kate had a lovely afternoon snack table of sweet breads, fruit and tea for us to enjoy. She is such a good hostess.
I was home at 5 and had chili for supper. It is good chili. I thought I might have to spice it up a bit but it really tastes good as it is.
So tomorrow will be a rather quiet day. I talked to Shane this evening. The hunt was quite successful. Three deer in the party. a doe and two bucks. I will be getting the livers. Yippee. Of course, Dick will not approve of them, but venison liver is about the best there is.
So until tomorrow. God love you
Mary
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Tonight is a lonely night. I wish my sweetheart was home. BUT ---- he will be here for a few hours on Thanksgiving. I talked to his therapist and the nurses and have made arrangements for him to be transported on Thursday at 11:30AM to be here for our dinner, which I am serving at 1PM. He will be picked up again at 2:30PM. I figured that this is long enough for him to be home, but short enough that he won't get too tired.
This was a good day for therapy. He seemed really exhausted but still managed to do some strengthening exercises and pushed himself to walk for two long walks. I am so proud of him.
I made a big pot of chili today. I am hungry for chili and that does freeze well. So I decided to do it. Then I will have a "couple or three" meals all ready when Dick comes home. I am sure the chilly weather is what has make me hungry for the meal.
I can't believe that it is almost Thanksgiving already. I have the meal all planned and have already begun to prepare those foods that can be prepared early. Bobbie is bringing Hickory Nut Pie which is SO good.
I intend to spend the rest of the evening just cleaning up my desk and corresponding with people that I need to touch with. I need to send my Lavendar Cookie Recipe to the Fairy Queen. I think I will post it for you too.
God love you
Mary
Lavender Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter - softened
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups all purpose-flour
4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, lavender, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.Drop by rounded teaspoonsfull, 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with nonstick spray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Cool for two minutes before removing to wire racks.
4. Store in airtight containers.
Servings: 24
Yield: 24
Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/24 of a recipe (1.3 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
Calories From Fat (47%) 76.75
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.62g 13%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%
Cholesterol 28.06mg 9%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 19.95mg <1%
Total Carbohydrates 19.47g 6%
Fiber 0.32g 1%
Sugar 10.47g
Protein 1.77g 4%
Recipe Type: Cookies
This was a good day for therapy. He seemed really exhausted but still managed to do some strengthening exercises and pushed himself to walk for two long walks. I am so proud of him.
I made a big pot of chili today. I am hungry for chili and that does freeze well. So I decided to do it. Then I will have a "couple or three" meals all ready when Dick comes home. I am sure the chilly weather is what has make me hungry for the meal.
I can't believe that it is almost Thanksgiving already. I have the meal all planned and have already begun to prepare those foods that can be prepared early. Bobbie is bringing Hickory Nut Pie which is SO good.
I intend to spend the rest of the evening just cleaning up my desk and corresponding with people that I need to touch with. I need to send my Lavendar Cookie Recipe to the Fairy Queen. I think I will post it for you too.
God love you
Mary
Lavender Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter - softened
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups all purpose-flour
4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, lavender, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.Drop by rounded teaspoonsfull, 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with nonstick spray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Cool for two minutes before removing to wire racks.
4. Store in airtight containers.
Servings: 24
Yield: 24
Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/24 of a recipe (1.3 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
Calories From Fat (47%) 76.75
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.62g 13%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%
Cholesterol 28.06mg 9%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 19.95mg <1%
Total Carbohydrates 19.47g 6%
Fiber 0.32g 1%
Sugar 10.47g
Protein 1.77g 4%
Recipe Type: Cookies
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Today was another Yahoo day for Dick as far as walking and transferring. After the one poor day on Tuesday, he seems to have really improved.
I worked at home until about 10:30Am, then ran a couple of errands before meeting him in therapy at a bit after 11AM. We then had lunch together and then played a couple of games of Rummy. I won the first and he won the second.
Then I cam home and tried to nap. That did not work too well so I am going to bed really early tonight as I did not sleep well last night.
So this is short and sweet.
Everybody enjoy your Friday and I will hopefully be more chatty tomorrow.
Love
Mary
I worked at home until about 10:30Am, then ran a couple of errands before meeting him in therapy at a bit after 11AM. We then had lunch together and then played a couple of games of Rummy. I won the first and he won the second.
Then I cam home and tried to nap. That did not work too well so I am going to bed really early tonight as I did not sleep well last night.
So this is short and sweet.
Everybody enjoy your Friday and I will hopefully be more chatty tomorrow.
Love
Mary
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A very successful day, I thought.
Slept until after 7AM. Then I ate breakfast and spent the morning preparing for tonight's poetry circle and cleaning.
I left for Rocky Knoll at 10:30AM. Dick's walking and other therapy went VERY well today. Corrie trained three of the CNA's as to how to walk with Dick and he got onto the bed from the chair and back again. When the first walk went so well he told Corrie and me call Tim. I think I told you that yesterday, when Time was there to see how Dick was walking, he was SO tired and in pain and couldn't do too much.
We had lunch together again. There were a LOT of visitors, so I sat on a corner again, which works just fine when I bring my own food. Nice that there are visitors.
We both took a bit of a nap after lunch, then I left at 2:30 so that I could go to Just Jane's to that Jessica could cut my hair. I feel much lighter now.
Then home again for time with Roxie before I left to pick up Sy Regan for the Poetry Circle that Karl Elder hosts at Mead once a month during the school year. We had a lively bunch tonight. Several veterans poems - really impressive. I read the poem that Dad wrote for me and one of my own. They were both much lighter and a nice note to end on.
I was delighted that Karl said that he thought my poem had native American undertones. The Irish and the Native Americans have similar beliefs.
I will post that one at the end of this post. It is a bit late for me now and I still have to exercise.
God love you
Mary
Slept until after 7AM. Then I ate breakfast and spent the morning preparing for tonight's poetry circle and cleaning.
I left for Rocky Knoll at 10:30AM. Dick's walking and other therapy went VERY well today. Corrie trained three of the CNA's as to how to walk with Dick and he got onto the bed from the chair and back again. When the first walk went so well he told Corrie and me call Tim. I think I told you that yesterday, when Time was there to see how Dick was walking, he was SO tired and in pain and couldn't do too much.
We had lunch together again. There were a LOT of visitors, so I sat on a corner again, which works just fine when I bring my own food. Nice that there are visitors.
We both took a bit of a nap after lunch, then I left at 2:30 so that I could go to Just Jane's to that Jessica could cut my hair. I feel much lighter now.
Then home again for time with Roxie before I left to pick up Sy Regan for the Poetry Circle that Karl Elder hosts at Mead once a month during the school year. We had a lively bunch tonight. Several veterans poems - really impressive. I read the poem that Dad wrote for me and one of my own. They were both much lighter and a nice note to end on.
I was delighted that Karl said that he thought my poem had native American undertones. The Irish and the Native Americans have similar beliefs.
I will post that one at the end of this post. It is a bit late for me now and I still have to exercise.
God love you
Mary
An Áit Anam
I went to the eating place
To nourish my body.
I went to the sleeping place
To rest from the toil.
I went to the growing place
To plant and to harvest.
I went to the learning place
To fill up my mind.
I went to the healing place
To bind up my wounds.
I went to the loving place
To be with my love.
I went to the friendship place
To share with companions.
Finally, I searched for the praying place
And found that I had been there all along.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
I am glad that today is winding down.
Trash day. So I couldn't dawdle in bed this morning. Then I went grocery shopping next. Didn't need too much but one must keep a schedule. At least, it works for me.
I made it to Rocky Knoll at about 9:45AM so that I was there when Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis came. That did not go as well as expected. Dick was sore and achy today and was not able to walk as much as would have been useful for Tim's observation. But we know that the stump is still shrinking and that the healing is good. Tomorrow will start another day.
I came home shortly after 1PM and took a nap. It was not enough. But then I had a lot to do around here. I did some sewing, some baking and my exercises. There is always something.
I often wonder how anybody can possibly get bored.
So until tomorrow, which is supposed to be a beautiful day.
God love you
Mary
Trash day. So I couldn't dawdle in bed this morning. Then I went grocery shopping next. Didn't need too much but one must keep a schedule. At least, it works for me.
I made it to Rocky Knoll at about 9:45AM so that I was there when Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis came. That did not go as well as expected. Dick was sore and achy today and was not able to walk as much as would have been useful for Tim's observation. But we know that the stump is still shrinking and that the healing is good. Tomorrow will start another day.
I came home shortly after 1PM and took a nap. It was not enough. But then I had a lot to do around here. I did some sewing, some baking and my exercises. There is always something.
I often wonder how anybody can possibly get bored.
So until tomorrow, which is supposed to be a beautiful day.
God love you
Mary
Monday, November 14, 2011
Am I ever glad that today is winding down. I am still tired for the weekend and this was a quite busy day on its own.
I thought I had Writer's Club this afternoon. I was wrong, it is next week. But because of that I left the house shortly after 8AM to visit Dick because I figured that I would not be able to get there until 2:30PM or so and missed him because I had not seen him since Friday.
I got there while he was still eating breakfast and stayed until 9AM when I headed for Blessed Trinity and Bible Study. We have finally, after about a year, finished the first book of the Little Rock series on Psalms and now are starting book 2. We figure that we are now fast approaching our 10th year as a Bible Study group. No wonder we are such a prayer help for each other.
I then went to Mom's and we got a lot of things done. She is looking great and healthy. She always says that she is "just the same", meaning weak and tired, but does perk up when we are with her. There is always a lot to talk about.
I went over to visit Dick at 2:30 and came home at 4PM. I have everything from the weekend put away and the bills paid so now I just need to rest up from all the excitement.
It was, as I said a truly lovely weekend. I was able to get part of my presentation recorded with my camera. The disc was not big enough for it all but part is better than none. I will post it after I am done here.
The two readings that I had went well. Of course, when I look at the recording, I think 1. Who is that old woman? and 2. my goodness, speak up, Lady. But the audiences seemed very receptive and I was told by some of the audience that they related to individual poems, which always makes me feel that I am doing OK.
Sunday, I really did not get to see much else, A bit of the Yeats poetry recited and sung, a couple of good lectures and some really good poets.
Saturday, I did see more what with the dancing, a musical presentation by my friend, Jimmy Keane, a couple of panel discussions etc. Too much to do, too little time. Isn't that wonderful? I told my friend, Maureen, who booked and managed the Literary Salon that I would obviously have to call her to really be able to talk.
My friend, Cincy Matyi was there. So was Dolores Whelen. Cindy, a Celtic artist, and Dolores, a Celtic Spirituality educator, have combined with a perpetual calendar, which I purchased and have a give of one for Mother too. She will find it interesting.
I met several authors too. Mary Pat Kelly was there and we reconnected. I met Patrick Taylor who wrote the Country Doctor series that I love. I got my barm brack recipe from his book. It was an over saturation and I loved it.
So, I met a fellow poet at the announcement of the winner of the poetry contest. (I did not win but Jerry O Neill, who I met two years ago at the first IBAM, did win. We traded books then and were glad to see each other again. His poetry is full of simplicity and a raw honesty that makes you really think.) He was tied for 2nd place. I also met a woman who said she just started writing poetry and had sent one in. I told her that it did not matter a whit if she won or not, her poem was probably just as good as the winners anyway. Judges are looking for certain things and they don't always choose the best. OR all are the best and they just have to choose. She said that that was encouraging. I told her about one poem that I had read earlier that had touched a woman in the audience and that is when I feel that I have written something worth while. I gave her my blog address and will put that poem at the end of this blog. It is now time for this to end.
Hope this lovely November weather continues for just a bit more as I have a couple of outside things yet to do.
God love you
Mary
Here is the poem, Linda
TONY
I thought I had Writer's Club this afternoon. I was wrong, it is next week. But because of that I left the house shortly after 8AM to visit Dick because I figured that I would not be able to get there until 2:30PM or so and missed him because I had not seen him since Friday.
I got there while he was still eating breakfast and stayed until 9AM when I headed for Blessed Trinity and Bible Study. We have finally, after about a year, finished the first book of the Little Rock series on Psalms and now are starting book 2. We figure that we are now fast approaching our 10th year as a Bible Study group. No wonder we are such a prayer help for each other.
I then went to Mom's and we got a lot of things done. She is looking great and healthy. She always says that she is "just the same", meaning weak and tired, but does perk up when we are with her. There is always a lot to talk about.
I went over to visit Dick at 2:30 and came home at 4PM. I have everything from the weekend put away and the bills paid so now I just need to rest up from all the excitement.
It was, as I said a truly lovely weekend. I was able to get part of my presentation recorded with my camera. The disc was not big enough for it all but part is better than none. I will post it after I am done here.
The two readings that I had went well. Of course, when I look at the recording, I think 1. Who is that old woman? and 2. my goodness, speak up, Lady. But the audiences seemed very receptive and I was told by some of the audience that they related to individual poems, which always makes me feel that I am doing OK.
Sunday, I really did not get to see much else, A bit of the Yeats poetry recited and sung, a couple of good lectures and some really good poets.
Saturday, I did see more what with the dancing, a musical presentation by my friend, Jimmy Keane, a couple of panel discussions etc. Too much to do, too little time. Isn't that wonderful? I told my friend, Maureen, who booked and managed the Literary Salon that I would obviously have to call her to really be able to talk.
My friend, Cincy Matyi was there. So was Dolores Whelen. Cindy, a Celtic artist, and Dolores, a Celtic Spirituality educator, have combined with a perpetual calendar, which I purchased and have a give of one for Mother too. She will find it interesting.
I met several authors too. Mary Pat Kelly was there and we reconnected. I met Patrick Taylor who wrote the Country Doctor series that I love. I got my barm brack recipe from his book. It was an over saturation and I loved it.
So, I met a fellow poet at the announcement of the winner of the poetry contest. (I did not win but Jerry O Neill, who I met two years ago at the first IBAM, did win. We traded books then and were glad to see each other again. His poetry is full of simplicity and a raw honesty that makes you really think.) He was tied for 2nd place. I also met a woman who said she just started writing poetry and had sent one in. I told her that it did not matter a whit if she won or not, her poem was probably just as good as the winners anyway. Judges are looking for certain things and they don't always choose the best. OR all are the best and they just have to choose. She said that that was encouraging. I told her about one poem that I had read earlier that had touched a woman in the audience and that is when I feel that I have written something worth while. I gave her my blog address and will put that poem at the end of this blog. It is now time for this to end.
Hope this lovely November weather continues for just a bit more as I have a couple of outside things yet to do.
God love you
Mary
Here is the poem, Linda
TONY
He left while I slept
Without a sound.
Sometimes I think
He might have stayed
If I had only heard.
How could I have missed his leaving?
I was there at his coming.
Would he have stayed
If I had only awakened.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
It was a cold day but the sun shone and the promised wind did not blow so it was tolerable.
I left at about 8:30Am for my chiropractor appointment which was at 9:20AM. I had time to go to Aurora Superior to pick up some supplies that Mother needed too. I knew she was getting low and decided to get them and drop them at her house on the way to Rocky Knoll.
My appointment with Dr. Holmes went quite well. He is pleased with my progress and has given me another exercise to do. I will not see him for a week and a half which is good. I am healing.
I had a nice visit with Mom when I brought her the supplies.
I got to Rocky Knoll in the middle of Dick's therapy. He walked and moved from his wheel chair to another chair and back. So it was a very successful day. After lunch we went to the main activity room for a special celebration for the resident veterans. It was a great ceremony. The Plymouth High School chorus provided music, Representative Mike Endsley, Representative Steve Kestell and Senator Joe Leibham were all there to express their admiration for the veterans. I saw several members of the Legion that I know. Don Blake, Greg Ziegler and Ed Schroeder. They had a 21 gun salute at the end of the program. I was impressed and Dick has his name, branch of service and a list of his medals on a plaque on the honor wall in the entry. I was so pleased for him. I will bring a picture to put with the plaque. Dick really liked it.
Then we went to On the Rocks for our Friday afternoon "date." That was very pleasant since I won't see him for two days. I left right after On the Rocks was over, finished packing and got things ready for tomorrow.
Jim and Michelle called. They are excited about coming and had just talked to Dick. He needs that contact. It helps keep his spirits up.
Then I got dressed for Bill and Shirley's wedding. It was a lovely wedding. She was beautiful and he was handsome. I was surprised at how many of my friends are friends of Bill's, besides the writers group. We met their families, most of them had part in the ceremony. Their grandchildren are cute as buttons. A nice ceremony, they wrote their own vows. Then we had a nice chicken dinner with veggies, stuffing and mashed potatoes.
I left just before 9 so that I can finish this, call Dick and get to bed for some sleep before that 5AM getting up time that will come way too soon. You will not hear from me until Sunday evening. Think of me Sunday when I present my poetry in the Literary Salon.
God love you and Good NIght.
Mary
I left at about 8:30Am for my chiropractor appointment which was at 9:20AM. I had time to go to Aurora Superior to pick up some supplies that Mother needed too. I knew she was getting low and decided to get them and drop them at her house on the way to Rocky Knoll.
My appointment with Dr. Holmes went quite well. He is pleased with my progress and has given me another exercise to do. I will not see him for a week and a half which is good. I am healing.
I had a nice visit with Mom when I brought her the supplies.
I got to Rocky Knoll in the middle of Dick's therapy. He walked and moved from his wheel chair to another chair and back. So it was a very successful day. After lunch we went to the main activity room for a special celebration for the resident veterans. It was a great ceremony. The Plymouth High School chorus provided music, Representative Mike Endsley, Representative Steve Kestell and Senator Joe Leibham were all there to express their admiration for the veterans. I saw several members of the Legion that I know. Don Blake, Greg Ziegler and Ed Schroeder. They had a 21 gun salute at the end of the program. I was impressed and Dick has his name, branch of service and a list of his medals on a plaque on the honor wall in the entry. I was so pleased for him. I will bring a picture to put with the plaque. Dick really liked it.
Then we went to On the Rocks for our Friday afternoon "date." That was very pleasant since I won't see him for two days. I left right after On the Rocks was over, finished packing and got things ready for tomorrow.
Jim and Michelle called. They are excited about coming and had just talked to Dick. He needs that contact. It helps keep his spirits up.
Then I got dressed for Bill and Shirley's wedding. It was a lovely wedding. She was beautiful and he was handsome. I was surprised at how many of my friends are friends of Bill's, besides the writers group. We met their families, most of them had part in the ceremony. Their grandchildren are cute as buttons. A nice ceremony, they wrote their own vows. Then we had a nice chicken dinner with veggies, stuffing and mashed potatoes.
I left just before 9 so that I can finish this, call Dick and get to bed for some sleep before that 5AM getting up time that will come way too soon. You will not hear from me until Sunday evening. Think of me Sunday when I present my poetry in the Literary Salon.
God love you and Good NIght.
Mary
Thursday, November 10, 2011
What a day. It flurried most of the day. Not really snow. Nothing stayed on the ground But it flurried all day and it was cold. Never above 38 degrees.
I spent the morning packing for my trip to Chicago this weekend. I need to bring everything I need but not any more than I need as room in the car will be at a premium. I refined my presentation and spent time with my Roxie.
I got to Rocky Knoll at 11:00AM. We sent down for PT right away and it was a very successful session. He is walking pretty good. Lifting the legs and making good steps and going 32 feet or more each time.
I am beside myself with excitement. This is great.
Dick sent me home at a bit after 2PM because he was worried about the weather and me. Isn't he the sweetest thing?
I spent the afternoon with a bit of sewing. (I have two projects that have to be done by December 6th, com hell or high water.)
I went over to the neighbors, Don and Jan, to be sure that Jan was on for this weekend to take care of our Roxie. She loves Roxie. We visited a bit and shared a glass of wine. Then I came home to finish up for the evening. I told Jan that if her grandsons want to come and visit Roxie, they are welcome. He grandsons are two of the nicest young men that I have met in a long time.
So I will try to get some extra sleep tonight as tomorrow is a very busy day and the next morning I leave for IBAM.
So rest yourselves also. God love you
Mary
I spent the morning packing for my trip to Chicago this weekend. I need to bring everything I need but not any more than I need as room in the car will be at a premium. I refined my presentation and spent time with my Roxie.
I got to Rocky Knoll at 11:00AM. We sent down for PT right away and it was a very successful session. He is walking pretty good. Lifting the legs and making good steps and going 32 feet or more each time.
I am beside myself with excitement. This is great.
Dick sent me home at a bit after 2PM because he was worried about the weather and me. Isn't he the sweetest thing?
I spent the afternoon with a bit of sewing. (I have two projects that have to be done by December 6th, com hell or high water.)
I went over to the neighbors, Don and Jan, to be sure that Jan was on for this weekend to take care of our Roxie. She loves Roxie. We visited a bit and shared a glass of wine. Then I came home to finish up for the evening. I told Jan that if her grandsons want to come and visit Roxie, they are welcome. He grandsons are two of the nicest young men that I have met in a long time.
So I will try to get some extra sleep tonight as tomorrow is a very busy day and the next morning I leave for IBAM.
So rest yourselves also. God love you
Mary
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Snow. It started coming down when I was at the Roadside Inn with my fellow 1958 graduates.
My plan today was to stay home until lunch at 11:30, then go to Rocky Knoll. So I did bill paying etc and washed all the sheets and started working on my Football League. Then drove to the Roadside as planned. Had a nice visit and lunch with a good number of my fellow graduates and their spouses. I ordered a Gyro, I had not had one in years and it looked good. Was good too. I have half for lunch tomorrow.
When we left, it was rain,snow, sleeting like crazy. I WAS planning on going to Rocky Knoll anyway but when I got onto the road it was already slushy, so I called Dick and we decided that it would be best if I just came home. So I did and we are both safe and sound and off the road. The grass is almost white and there is at least an inch, perhaps more on the deck railings. Pretty impressive for a first snow.
I was able to lie down for a rest as I was home early enough. Couldn't sleep, but did unwind. Then I went down into the den to do a little more on my quilting projects.
Now, Roxie is very irritated with me as I am NOT feeding her. She still has not accepted daylight savings time. She still has to wait for 20 more minutes. At least she has stopped poking at me at 4AM. She is back to 5.
That is all the news today. I think I mentioned that Jim and Michelle are coming for Christmas. They are coming by bus which will put the driving on and expert. That will be a nice blessing. I look for the day we can ALL be together. But to have 8 of us at the table will just makes me feel SO good.
God love you
Mary
My plan today was to stay home until lunch at 11:30, then go to Rocky Knoll. So I did bill paying etc and washed all the sheets and started working on my Football League. Then drove to the Roadside as planned. Had a nice visit and lunch with a good number of my fellow graduates and their spouses. I ordered a Gyro, I had not had one in years and it looked good. Was good too. I have half for lunch tomorrow.
When we left, it was rain,snow, sleeting like crazy. I WAS planning on going to Rocky Knoll anyway but when I got onto the road it was already slushy, so I called Dick and we decided that it would be best if I just came home. So I did and we are both safe and sound and off the road. The grass is almost white and there is at least an inch, perhaps more on the deck railings. Pretty impressive for a first snow.
I was able to lie down for a rest as I was home early enough. Couldn't sleep, but did unwind. Then I went down into the den to do a little more on my quilting projects.
Now, Roxie is very irritated with me as I am NOT feeding her. She still has not accepted daylight savings time. She still has to wait for 20 more minutes. At least she has stopped poking at me at 4AM. She is back to 5.
That is all the news today. I think I mentioned that Jim and Michelle are coming for Christmas. They are coming by bus which will put the driving on and expert. That will be a nice blessing. I look for the day we can ALL be together. But to have 8 of us at the table will just makes me feel SO good.
God love you
Mary
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
A day on the run but a very successful one. It was raining when I woke up and kept raining most of the morning.
I got the trash all gathered and out before leaving to be at Rocky Knoll by 9:15AM so that I could be sure Dick was ready for his Eye Doctor appointment. Tim came to pick him up at 9:45AM. It was easy to keep him dry loading him up because of the overhang. But we had to scramble a bit with the umbrella to get him into Advanced Eye Care as they do not have a sheltered entrance. We made it pretty easily and the rain had really let up quite a bit by the time the appointment was over. Things went pretty well. There is a slight change in his vision, and that pesky lash was back but continuing with the drops and occasionally the ointment seems to be helping.
We got back at about 11AM and I took off immediately to do the grocery shopping, banking and stop at the pharmacy for more drops for Dick. Managed to get it all done and be back at Rocky Knoll by 1:15PM so that I could be there for his PT. We were SO excited. He was able to walk again. He walked twice - once he went 32 feet and the second time 16 feet. He also stood between the bars and practiced swaying back and forth and marching to strengthen his hips and knees. His voice is still very weak but that really bad physical weakness seems to have diminished.
At 3PM we went down to On the Rocks for our "date". That was pleasant. We sat with a very nice gentleman and were able to visit with other attendees. I came home shortly after we left there.
I have been able to get the house picked up, find a book and get some wash done. Roxie is so glad to have me home. She is so funny. I have two exercises that I do on the floor. She finds that very interesting and always comes to talk to me about it.
So, tomorrow will be less crammed. I am having lunch with friends and will spend the afternoon with Dick.
God love you
Mary
My sister in law sent me the following. It is funny.
I got the trash all gathered and out before leaving to be at Rocky Knoll by 9:15AM so that I could be sure Dick was ready for his Eye Doctor appointment. Tim came to pick him up at 9:45AM. It was easy to keep him dry loading him up because of the overhang. But we had to scramble a bit with the umbrella to get him into Advanced Eye Care as they do not have a sheltered entrance. We made it pretty easily and the rain had really let up quite a bit by the time the appointment was over. Things went pretty well. There is a slight change in his vision, and that pesky lash was back but continuing with the drops and occasionally the ointment seems to be helping.
We got back at about 11AM and I took off immediately to do the grocery shopping, banking and stop at the pharmacy for more drops for Dick. Managed to get it all done and be back at Rocky Knoll by 1:15PM so that I could be there for his PT. We were SO excited. He was able to walk again. He walked twice - once he went 32 feet and the second time 16 feet. He also stood between the bars and practiced swaying back and forth and marching to strengthen his hips and knees. His voice is still very weak but that really bad physical weakness seems to have diminished.
At 3PM we went down to On the Rocks for our "date". That was pleasant. We sat with a very nice gentleman and were able to visit with other attendees. I came home shortly after we left there.
I have been able to get the house picked up, find a book and get some wash done. Roxie is so glad to have me home. She is so funny. I have two exercises that I do on the floor. She finds that very interesting and always comes to talk to me about it.
So, tomorrow will be less crammed. I am having lunch with friends and will spend the afternoon with Dick.
God love you
Mary
My sister in law sent me the following. It is funny.
Bad news for you!
To save the economy, on December 30, 2011, Congress will announce that they are ordering the immigration department to start deporting old people (instead of illegal’s) in order to lower Social Security and Medicare costs.
Old people are easier to catch, and will not remember how to get back home!
I started crying when I thought of you...
.....see you on the bus.
To save the economy, on December 30, 2011, Congress will announce that they are ordering the immigration department to start deporting old people (instead of illegal’s) in order to lower Social Security and Medicare costs.
Old people are easier to catch, and will not remember how to get back home!
I started crying when I thought of you...
.....see you on the bus.
Monday, November 07, 2011
A rather UP day for a change. I left before 9AM for Bible Study. My bible study group, and there were 8 of us in attendance today, let me do a short preview of the talk that I will be giving at IBAM next weekend. I so appreciated their help. We have such a supportive group in prayer and just plain caring.
Then I went to visit Mother. She always says that she is "just the same." But as we visit she always perks up and we end up having great visits. Today, I filled her medicine box for the week and paid a couple of bills and we still had time for a nice visit remembering Ginny Rammer, whose wake I attended on Saturday, and all the wonderful times we had in the old neighborhood on Pinehurst Court all those years ago.
She remembered a story that I had heard before but shows the difference in our lives today as they were then. Randy was just a little guy and had gone out to play in the yard. Mom went out to check on him and he was gone. The neighbor saw her and called her over. The husband in that household was a night worker and slept during the day. The wife took Mom into their bedroom and there was Randy, sound asleep on her side of the bed . The two women just laughed and when Randy woke up from his nap, the woman brought him home.
I love that trust. Today we do not seem to trust anybody. But what a tender moment to know that if a little guy gets tired he can take a nap with a Dad, who may not be his own , but knows that little guys need their rest can do so.
I made it to Rocky Knoll just in time for lunch. Dick was already in the lunch room so I think he had given up on me. I took a bit of a nap on his bed after lunch and then we played Rummy before I came home.
So this is the day. Tomorrow he goes to see the Eye doctor in the morning. I have to rearrange the schedule again. I figure that I will take a bread after the doctor appointment to do the grocery shopping and then go back so that I will be there for his afternoon therapy and that we can have our Date at 3PM at on the rocks.
I am winding down. I will watch Dancing with the Stars and then go to bed.
Have a great week.
God love you
Mary
Then I went to visit Mother. She always says that she is "just the same." But as we visit she always perks up and we end up having great visits. Today, I filled her medicine box for the week and paid a couple of bills and we still had time for a nice visit remembering Ginny Rammer, whose wake I attended on Saturday, and all the wonderful times we had in the old neighborhood on Pinehurst Court all those years ago.
She remembered a story that I had heard before but shows the difference in our lives today as they were then. Randy was just a little guy and had gone out to play in the yard. Mom went out to check on him and he was gone. The neighbor saw her and called her over. The husband in that household was a night worker and slept during the day. The wife took Mom into their bedroom and there was Randy, sound asleep on her side of the bed . The two women just laughed and when Randy woke up from his nap, the woman brought him home.
I love that trust. Today we do not seem to trust anybody. But what a tender moment to know that if a little guy gets tired he can take a nap with a Dad, who may not be his own , but knows that little guys need their rest can do so.
I made it to Rocky Knoll just in time for lunch. Dick was already in the lunch room so I think he had given up on me. I took a bit of a nap on his bed after lunch and then we played Rummy before I came home.
So this is the day. Tomorrow he goes to see the Eye doctor in the morning. I have to rearrange the schedule again. I figure that I will take a bread after the doctor appointment to do the grocery shopping and then go back so that I will be there for his afternoon therapy and that we can have our Date at 3PM at on the rocks.
I am winding down. I will watch Dancing with the Stars and then go to bed.
Have a great week.
God love you
Mary
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Sunday. It was cloudy most of the day, but got up to 58 degrees. Actually, I can not say that it felt that warm. We have not gotten the rain they suggested might come.
Richard, Brenda and I had breakfast at about 8AM and had a nice visit. Then they prepared to leave so that they could stop and visit Dick one more time on the way out. Dick called shortly after 9. He had told his dinner companion that I would take him down to Mass this morning. He had forgotten that I had gone to mass last night at St. John's so that I could stay home until noon today to give Richard and Brenda more visiting time one on one. So. I hurried up and got there to take Jerry down. I am glad that I did as Jerry seemed in need of someone who he could talk to and he feels he knows Dick and me now. I always enjoy the mass at Rocky Knoll. Guess an extra mass or two won't hurt me.
After Mass, Dick and I went to the therapy department, since someone was in there, so that he could do some OT exercises to keep his arm strength up. Usually noone is in on Sunday but we were lucky today.
He seemed a bit perkier today. I think that Richard and Brenda's visit and the family dinner last night helped. We will see what transpires this week. I hope he gets a little stonger.
I came home in time to watch the Packer Game. They won but it was a rather close game. They were ahead except for the first quarter but San Diego was close on their heels the whole game.
So this week will be kind of busy but not frantic. Next weekend is my trip to Chicago for IBAM.
I am excited about that.
God love you
Mary
Richard, Brenda and I had breakfast at about 8AM and had a nice visit. Then they prepared to leave so that they could stop and visit Dick one more time on the way out. Dick called shortly after 9. He had told his dinner companion that I would take him down to Mass this morning. He had forgotten that I had gone to mass last night at St. John's so that I could stay home until noon today to give Richard and Brenda more visiting time one on one. So. I hurried up and got there to take Jerry down. I am glad that I did as Jerry seemed in need of someone who he could talk to and he feels he knows Dick and me now. I always enjoy the mass at Rocky Knoll. Guess an extra mass or two won't hurt me.
After Mass, Dick and I went to the therapy department, since someone was in there, so that he could do some OT exercises to keep his arm strength up. Usually noone is in on Sunday but we were lucky today.
He seemed a bit perkier today. I think that Richard and Brenda's visit and the family dinner last night helped. We will see what transpires this week. I hope he gets a little stonger.
I came home in time to watch the Packer Game. They won but it was a rather close game. They were ahead except for the first quarter but San Diego was close on their heels the whole game.
So this week will be kind of busy but not frantic. Next weekend is my trip to Chicago for IBAM.
I am excited about that.
God love you
Mary
Saturday, November 05, 2011
It was COLD today but the sun shone which made it bearable. I slept until 7and then had to get out of here to be at St. John the Evangelist in Kohler for the funeral of a friend, Virginia Rammer. The Rammers were neighbors across the street on the old gravel road. I wanted to be there to see the family, all the kids that grew up with me and my brothers and sisters. Ginny had a rough last few years, suffering from dementia. LuAnn said that she was talking about their Dad, Gordy, the past week or so. Perhaps he was there waiting for her.
Then I drove to St. John the Baptist to be a part of the annual Craft Fair. I bought some chances for the baskets, put my name on a couple of silent auction items, bought a Jar of Raspberry Jam and a copy of the choir's new CD, then picked up some cookies and then went to Rocky Knoll to have lunch with Dick.
I was so tired that I laid down on his bed and slept for an hour after lunch. That helped a bit. Richard and Brenda arrived at about 2:30. We visited the four of us until I had to leave for Mass at 3:30PM. I stopped and fed Roxie on my way back to Rocky Knoll. Richard and Brenda bought dinner at Sweet Basil and Bobbie and Bill came with wine so it was a lovely evening. It was good for Dick and I hope it perks him up a bit.
Monday I will be checking into things to do to help his weakness and exhaustion.
God love you all.
Richard and Brenda and me have just enjoyed a Jamison Irish Coffee and will be heading for bed soon.
Tomorrow will be another busy day.
Mary
Then I drove to St. John the Baptist to be a part of the annual Craft Fair. I bought some chances for the baskets, put my name on a couple of silent auction items, bought a Jar of Raspberry Jam and a copy of the choir's new CD, then picked up some cookies and then went to Rocky Knoll to have lunch with Dick.
I was so tired that I laid down on his bed and slept for an hour after lunch. That helped a bit. Richard and Brenda arrived at about 2:30. We visited the four of us until I had to leave for Mass at 3:30PM. I stopped and fed Roxie on my way back to Rocky Knoll. Richard and Brenda bought dinner at Sweet Basil and Bobbie and Bill came with wine so it was a lovely evening. It was good for Dick and I hope it perks him up a bit.
Monday I will be checking into things to do to help his weakness and exhaustion.
God love you all.
Richard and Brenda and me have just enjoyed a Jamison Irish Coffee and will be heading for bed soon.
Tomorrow will be another busy day.
Mary
Friday, November 04, 2011
It was VERY cold when I woke up this morning but did warm up later in the day. The sun was a welcome sight and really does help warm the middle of the bones.
I left at 10:30AM to get gas in the car and then went to Sheboygan Medical Center for my appointment with Dr. Holmes. He is pleased with my progress and has given me a new exercise to add to the two I am doing. Roxie is a very confused little kitty when I get down on the floor to do them.
Since my appointment was so late, I decided to have lunch with my friends at Dairy Queen. There were six of us there and I feel a bit caught up with the news now. Ceil, Joyce and Betty are going to Branson next week and are quite excited.
So. I arrived at Rocky Knoll around 1:30PM. Corrie had suggested to Dick that since he has been SO tired, he take today of to give a three day weekend. He is using the stand lift for going the the bathroom so the legs are being used. We went down to therapy this afternoon and he used the pulleys and weight lifts for arm strengthening for over a half hour though so I was pleased with his effort. I know how hard it is for him.
We had supper together and then I came home.
Tomorrow will be a nice day for Dick. Richard and Brenda and Bobbie and Bill are all coming to visit him and we will eat our evening meal together.
So until tomorrow May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Mary
I left at 10:30AM to get gas in the car and then went to Sheboygan Medical Center for my appointment with Dr. Holmes. He is pleased with my progress and has given me a new exercise to add to the two I am doing. Roxie is a very confused little kitty when I get down on the floor to do them.
Since my appointment was so late, I decided to have lunch with my friends at Dairy Queen. There were six of us there and I feel a bit caught up with the news now. Ceil, Joyce and Betty are going to Branson next week and are quite excited.
So. I arrived at Rocky Knoll around 1:30PM. Corrie had suggested to Dick that since he has been SO tired, he take today of to give a three day weekend. He is using the stand lift for going the the bathroom so the legs are being used. We went down to therapy this afternoon and he used the pulleys and weight lifts for arm strengthening for over a half hour though so I was pleased with his effort. I know how hard it is for him.
We had supper together and then I came home.
Tomorrow will be a nice day for Dick. Richard and Brenda and Bobbie and Bill are all coming to visit him and we will eat our evening meal together.
So until tomorrow May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Mary
Thursday, November 03, 2011
It was sunny today but very chilly. I spent the morning working of bills and the like and then went over to Rocky Knoll at 11:00AM. Dick's therapy was scheduled for afternoon, so I sat with him til lunch. I had a sandwich and some coleslaw. He gave me his cookie dessert.
I went with him to therapy at 1:15. He practiced getting up from the chair and sitting back down about three times. Then he rested and attempted walks. He seems to be having more trouble lately. He has trouble keeping his knees straight and therefore taking the steps. Hopefully it is just because he has been so tired.
Before I had left home, Alicia called from Mother's house. Jody, our cleaning lady, was there too. Jody had opened the microwave to clean it and it turned on all by itself and the cancel button did not work. I remembered that we had a microwave that we had purchased for a gift several years ago that did not work, so I told them to tell her not to use it and I would be there this afternoon. Before I went to Rocky Knoll, I loaded it in the car and then went right to Mom's when I left and set it up for her and told her how to use it. I set the old one on the floor and Randy will get it out of there. It is very similar to her old one so it will be easy for her to use. I knew we'd find a use for that thing one of these days.
Home again, I am winding down again. I will go to bed early and read. This morning I slept until a little after 8AM. Can't do that tomorrow. Too much to do.
God love you
Mary
A friend sent this to me today. I simply had to share
I went with him to therapy at 1:15. He practiced getting up from the chair and sitting back down about three times. Then he rested and attempted walks. He seems to be having more trouble lately. He has trouble keeping his knees straight and therefore taking the steps. Hopefully it is just because he has been so tired.
Before I had left home, Alicia called from Mother's house. Jody, our cleaning lady, was there too. Jody had opened the microwave to clean it and it turned on all by itself and the cancel button did not work. I remembered that we had a microwave that we had purchased for a gift several years ago that did not work, so I told them to tell her not to use it and I would be there this afternoon. Before I went to Rocky Knoll, I loaded it in the car and then went right to Mom's when I left and set it up for her and told her how to use it. I set the old one on the floor and Randy will get it out of there. It is very similar to her old one so it will be easy for her to use. I knew we'd find a use for that thing one of these days.
Home again, I am winding down again. I will go to bed early and read. This morning I slept until a little after 8AM. Can't do that tomorrow. Too much to do.
God love you
Mary
A friend sent this to me today. I simply had to share
A smile - is a sign of joy.
A hug - is a sign of love.
A laugh - is a sign of happiness.
And a friend like me????
A hug - is a sign of love.
A laugh - is a sign of happiness.
And a friend like me????
Hell....that's just a sign of good taste!!!!
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
A rainy gloomy day. I don't really feel justified in complaining when I hear that there are people in the New England states, still without power after the snow storm that occurred several days ago.
I was home until 10AM. After picking up a couple of things at Walgreens, I stopped at Kate's to drop off three little Kitty Cucumber figurines for he to put in baskets that she is putting together for the craft fair at St. John's. I can't help with much, but am able to donate things to help make it a success.
I got to Rocky Knoll at 11:AM. No surprises this time. Corrie came to the room today and Dick worked on transferring from the chair to the bed and back again. And then they brought in the stand lift and Dick is now able to go to the bathroom IN the bathroom as long as both of his prostheses are on. Yea. This will help with many things.
We played a game or two of rummy before I came home at 3PM. Then I called Alison, our board president here at Tallgrass, and a good friend. I had told her I would have her over for an Irish coffee. So, we did. I found out that the gal who bought Dick Kastburg's place was a neighbor at Creekside. I don't exactly remember but will look forward to meeting her. She is a quilter too. Then Alison and I decided that the three of us could meet occasionally. Nice to have good neighbors.
I was home until 10AM. After picking up a couple of things at Walgreens, I stopped at Kate's to drop off three little Kitty Cucumber figurines for he to put in baskets that she is putting together for the craft fair at St. John's. I can't help with much, but am able to donate things to help make it a success.
I got to Rocky Knoll at 11:AM. No surprises this time. Corrie came to the room today and Dick worked on transferring from the chair to the bed and back again. And then they brought in the stand lift and Dick is now able to go to the bathroom IN the bathroom as long as both of his prostheses are on. Yea. This will help with many things.
We played a game or two of rummy before I came home at 3PM. Then I called Alison, our board president here at Tallgrass, and a good friend. I had told her I would have her over for an Irish coffee. So, we did. I found out that the gal who bought Dick Kastburg's place was a neighbor at Creekside. I don't exactly remember but will look forward to meeting her. She is a quilter too. Then Alison and I decided that the three of us could meet occasionally. Nice to have good neighbors.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Today, as I mentioned, is a holy day for us Catholics, All Saint's Day. So it filled up and already busy day.
I went grocery shopping at 8AM as I usually do. I picked up a donut for breakfast as I had slept until after 7AM. Quite a slug-a-bed am I. As it was also trash day, I had to be back from shopping and have everything put away in time to get to church on time at 10AM. No glitches but I had to move pretty steady. Mass was a good chance to settle my soul. It was the school children's mass also, which is always a treasure. Such a joy to see all those lovely healthy children gathered in one spot for good.
Home again, I had lunch, dropped of some items for Kate for the church craft fair and went to the Kettle Quilters meeting. We had a nice meeting. I didn't have anything new done. (I have about four projects in various stages of completion downstairs.) So, I brought the spiderweb wall hanging that I had made several years ago. I had not shared it before and they all liked it a lot. I am six squares behind on this years block of the month which has turned out to be 2 blocks of the month. I may not finish it until next years.
I went right from the meeting to Rocky Knoll. Lots of excitement there. I got there and did not see Dick in the room but the bathroom door was shut. I was putting things away when I heard Dick's voice from the bathroom. I went to open the door and it was locked. So I went for the first nurse that I could find who opened the bathroom door and we found Dick sitting on the floor.
As it turned out he was trying to surprise me by going to the bathroom by himself. Well ---- He did surprise me all right. He had managed with little problem until he tried to get up and back into the chair. He ended up on the ground on his bottom, with the right prosthesis, the one with the sleeve, tucked under him. Several of the nurses came in and after much discussion and trying different things, they got him back in bed to recoup. I waited outside because I have to admit, I was pretty upset. Except for a minor scrape, he is just fine. He has been reminded that he is not released to DO THAT YET!
After he was in bed and checked over, I went down to the On The Rocks and brought us each back a glass of wine. We were both glad that this was available today. We relaxed and visited until it was time to go to supper. I came home shortly after we ate and am now winding down for bed. Dancing with the Stars, the Results is on tonight. I will go to bed after that is over.
Tomorrow is a quiet day. I will be at Rocky Knoll about 11AM and get home by 3PM. I need some rest.
God love you all.
Mary
I went grocery shopping at 8AM as I usually do. I picked up a donut for breakfast as I had slept until after 7AM. Quite a slug-a-bed am I. As it was also trash day, I had to be back from shopping and have everything put away in time to get to church on time at 10AM. No glitches but I had to move pretty steady. Mass was a good chance to settle my soul. It was the school children's mass also, which is always a treasure. Such a joy to see all those lovely healthy children gathered in one spot for good.
Home again, I had lunch, dropped of some items for Kate for the church craft fair and went to the Kettle Quilters meeting. We had a nice meeting. I didn't have anything new done. (I have about four projects in various stages of completion downstairs.) So, I brought the spiderweb wall hanging that I had made several years ago. I had not shared it before and they all liked it a lot. I am six squares behind on this years block of the month which has turned out to be 2 blocks of the month. I may not finish it until next years.
I went right from the meeting to Rocky Knoll. Lots of excitement there. I got there and did not see Dick in the room but the bathroom door was shut. I was putting things away when I heard Dick's voice from the bathroom. I went to open the door and it was locked. So I went for the first nurse that I could find who opened the bathroom door and we found Dick sitting on the floor.
As it turned out he was trying to surprise me by going to the bathroom by himself. Well ---- He did surprise me all right. He had managed with little problem until he tried to get up and back into the chair. He ended up on the ground on his bottom, with the right prosthesis, the one with the sleeve, tucked under him. Several of the nurses came in and after much discussion and trying different things, they got him back in bed to recoup. I waited outside because I have to admit, I was pretty upset. Except for a minor scrape, he is just fine. He has been reminded that he is not released to DO THAT YET!
After he was in bed and checked over, I went down to the On The Rocks and brought us each back a glass of wine. We were both glad that this was available today. We relaxed and visited until it was time to go to supper. I came home shortly after we ate and am now winding down for bed. Dancing with the Stars, the Results is on tonight. I will go to bed after that is over.
Tomorrow is a quiet day. I will be at Rocky Knoll about 11AM and get home by 3PM. I need some rest.
God love you all.
Mary
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday Monday.
Started off busy and stayed that way. I took care of some financial problems before heading out to Bible Study at 9AM. When I got there, Helen Morgan helped me get in the door as I had enough Blessing Bundles for all of my fellow prayer partners and for the Blessed Trinity staff. We had a good showing and a lively discussion of that is the value of "things". We are trying to discern what really has value.
I next stopped at Mother's and we took care of a lot of her financial items. We managed to get in a good visit while I was in between phone calls. Good thing as I had to leave in time to go to have lunch with Dick. I brought the Irish Meatloaf for my lunch and Dick had a taste of it. He said that he liked it but likes my meatloaf better. I need to think about that.
So Home again. I am still putting things away from the Samhain dinner. And also trying to pack away the Halloween decorations. I took my Spider Wall Hanging over to Rocky Knoll to share with the workers. I wore all my Halloween clothes and jewelry and will pack it away until next year. The fun thing I got this year was a Spider ring. It has green "stones" in it and was a real bargain at Hallmark. That and my Kmart bat earrings made me a real hit.
The rest of my evening will be spent trying to find a book I seem to have misplaced. I need to share it with a friend. I know I had it last week. There are little people in my house hiding things on me.
God love you all
I prayed for everybody with my prayer friends this morning.
Mary.
He had therapy at 1:15PM. Things went quite well. We figured out a bit of a plan and Corrie has a goal of having him getting out of bed and into the bathroom without the hoyer lift by Friday. At least during the day time. This will require lots of transferring and walking practice.
We played Rummy and I beat him for a change. I was home before 4PM and have been putting things away that accumulated over the weekend.
Started off busy and stayed that way. I took care of some financial problems before heading out to Bible Study at 9AM. When I got there, Helen Morgan helped me get in the door as I had enough Blessing Bundles for all of my fellow prayer partners and for the Blessed Trinity staff. We had a good showing and a lively discussion of that is the value of "things". We are trying to discern what really has value.
I next stopped at Mother's and we took care of a lot of her financial items. We managed to get in a good visit while I was in between phone calls. Good thing as I had to leave in time to go to have lunch with Dick. I brought the Irish Meatloaf for my lunch and Dick had a taste of it. He said that he liked it but likes my meatloaf better. I need to think about that.
So Home again. I am still putting things away from the Samhain dinner. And also trying to pack away the Halloween decorations. I took my Spider Wall Hanging over to Rocky Knoll to share with the workers. I wore all my Halloween clothes and jewelry and will pack it away until next year. The fun thing I got this year was a Spider ring. It has green "stones" in it and was a real bargain at Hallmark. That and my Kmart bat earrings made me a real hit.
The rest of my evening will be spent trying to find a book I seem to have misplaced. I need to share it with a friend. I know I had it last week. There are little people in my house hiding things on me.
God love you all
I prayed for everybody with my prayer friends this morning.
Mary.
He had therapy at 1:15PM. Things went quite well. We figured out a bit of a plan and Corrie has a goal of having him getting out of bed and into the bathroom without the hoyer lift by Friday. At least during the day time. This will require lots of transferring and walking practice.
We played Rummy and I beat him for a change. I was home before 4PM and have been putting things away that accumulated over the weekend.
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