It was a happy day.    I got up at 6:30AM.    At about 7:30AM, the Culligan Man came and took care of what he should have done on Wednesday.

Jody, my cleaning lady, came at 8AM.   She is looking forward to Christmas this year.   This has been a hard year for her, but things are looking up and I am so delighted for her.

I left at about 10AM for my chiropractic appointment with Dr. Holmes.   We agree that I seem to have plateaued on his treatments, so he has recommended that I see  Dr. Leben, a specialist in Physical Medicine.   I am willing to try anything.   If SOMETHING could be healed, it would be one spot that doesn't ache.  Dr. Holmes says he thinks there is hope.

I stopped at Mom's on my way to Rocky Knoll to bring her some of the turkey quiche that I made.   It is always so good to get an extra visit with her.   Her tree is decorated and her other Christmas things out.   Eileen helped and Jeff did some too.   Her house is very festive.

I got to Rocky Knoll just in time to have lunch with Dick.   I had decided to buy lunch because they had Seafood Alfredo, which I had before.   Except that it could have been a bit hotter  - it was very good.   Dick and I played some cards this afternoon.  Then at 3PM we went to On the Rocks for our Date.   I was home via the Bank and Walgreens by 4PM.

It is always nice to be home before dark.   I can't believe that Dick will be home in two weeks and in just two more days after that, It will be Christmas.  Slowly the house is being decorated, but I don't believe I will get everything out this year.    I am running out of time.

So Another week about shot.   Tomorrow is the annual Tallgrass Condo Budget meeting.    I will be going at 9:15Am to help register people.

I intend to go to bed early again tonight .   I just can't seem to get rested.

Dia Dhuit.

Mary

A successful home evaluation.    Tim picked Dick and me up at 8:30AM and Corrie, from therapy, followed us home to do the evaluation.

Things went very well, I think.   We know what areas Dick needs help in and he was superb in many things we tried today.   Such as getting in to and out of bed and using the bathroom and opening the refrigerator.   Now the therapists will work on the things he is weak in.   Such as dressing and putting on his prosthesis by himself.

We got back to the center at about 10:30.  I had to leave at 11:00AM to get to the Sheboygan County Writers Christmas party.  I really have not been able to make meetings there since we moved to Plymouth and Dick got sick but they are my most beneficial club.   I love the people in the Plymouth club but they are not as dedicated in the way I need.


We had our party at the Villager in Sheboygan Falls.   A great restaurant and of course owned by the children our our dear Rosemary Eigenberger who died last year about this time and was a member of the Sheboygan County Writers.   There was a nice turnout and I got to see several of the members that I really am close too.   I brought home some nice gifts again.   I picked a lovely serving plate with cookies and yogurt covered pretzels.  And my gift was a beautiful snow globe.

After the dinner, I zipped across the street to Evans and found a couple of gold chains to replace those of mine that have broken.  Then I went BACK to Rocky Knoll because I had the back of the car full of contributions from the Kettle Country Quilt Club for the institution.   Several lap robes and items for Christmas bundles and/or bingo prizes.   Kim was glad to get them.  Also, we had a few calendars.   I must remember to bring in the extra calendars that I keep receiving in the mail.   They really need them for the residents.

I saw my friend Alice.  Claude was in both Plymouth Care and Rocky Knoll with Dick.   He was moved to another area of the facility.   Alice was quiet upset.  She told me they had three hours to do the move with no warning.   This is much too hard on people.   Claude is fragile any way and would have been benefited with a day or two to adjust to the idea and the move.   Why don't these "professionals" become aware of these things.

I stopped to see Dick on my way out and gave him the Gladware with the cookies and pretzels and put the snow globe on his shelf for a Christmas Cheer.

So I was home by 4PM and have been washing and catching up on Quicken and just being lazy.   I am mainly home tomorrow and intend to be lazy then too.

Dia Dhuit.

Mary

From Leslie the first time I saw it.

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, "Oh, Shit!.  She's awake!"

I was irritated with Culligan today.    When I got home last night, after 6PM, I had a message that they were going to be delivering today.    So I called there at 7AM and talked to a lady who said she would get a message to the scheduler at 8AM when the scheduler came in.   So I went grocery shopping and was home before 8AM

I waited until after 9AM and called Culligan again.  This lady said she had never received a message and that the delivery would be between 8 and noon.   So I called Dick and told him that I could not come to see him today.   Noon, came with no delivery.    So I called again and was told that I would have to reschedule.   I did reschedule for Friday before 10AM.   But It goofed up the whole day especially for Dick.   I was able to just keep doing things here at home until it was time to leave for the Kettle Country Quilt Club Party.  

The party was fun.  I brought the digestive biscuits with cream cheese mixed with jam and fresh fruit for the brunch which was marvelous.    We exchanged gifts and also had door prizes.   I brought home the cutest draft guard for the door.   I will use it on the front because it is easily set in front and looks so cut.   I also won a door prize, a pointsettia.  

I made it home by 3PM so that I would be here when Matt from Home Care Resources came to install the additional grab bars in the bathroom.   I am very pleased and know that Dick will be also when he come home tomorrow for his home evaluation.  I have been wrapping some presents and putting a few ornaments on the tree this afternoon.  I feel rather lazy so am just doing bits of a lot of things and want the house in good order tomorrow for the home eval.

It is starting to get very cold outside now.   Time to remember the little prayer that Mother taught me.  "God be good to anyone, whose sleeping out tonight.   Tuck them in and keep them warm and don't put out the light."

Die Dhuit



Marty

A very full day.   I left the house at 9AM and returned at 6PM. 

Before I left, I did some thank you notes and envelopes for Celtic Women and generally straightened up around here.   Then I stopped at Walgreens before heading to Bible Study.   There were six of us today.   And we did just fine.  Three people had called and were unable to come. 

I went from there to Mother's.   We got all her bills paid and I set up her pills and we still had a nice time to visit.   I told her that I had met someone who knew Dad.   I was walking down the hall at Rocky Knoll and heard a gentleman say that he had worked at Gilson, so I asked him if he knew Dad.   Sure enough he did.   His name is Francis and said Dad used to hug him and tell him that Francis was a beautiful name.    Dad's name was also Francis and Dad detested it but loved it when others were named Francis.   Ask Jim.
He also remembered Dad as the Union president at Gilson being a very good and hard working Union man who worked with the employees AND Gilson to keep things fair.

Then I drove to Joan Kramer's home for my reflexology treatment.   I am now all relaxed and have beautiful green toenails.

I got to Rocky Knoll at a bit after 3PM and Dick and I had a couple hours to visit before supper.   I ate with him and am now home.   Roxie was, of course, quite offended that I was late getting home, but seems to have forgiven me now.

I finished the lap robe for the Quilt Club and have decided what I am bringing for our lunch, so after I do the grocery list and a couple of other small things, I can settle in to bed and a chapter of a book before I sleep.

I hope your sleep is peaceful and full of pleasant dreams.

Dia Dhiut

Mary

I slept until after 8AM this morning.   Sure was nice. 

I cleaned up the kitchen and made sure that all the finances were up to date before going to Rocky Knoll to be with Dick.    He feels pretty good today.   Voice is still a bit rough but no fever or any other signs that he is not getting better.   We had lunch together and then he walked.    He looked good.  He was concerned about the right leg being loose, but we all agreed that his steps were even steady and strong.

Then we watched the Chicago/Kansas City game together, then I came home and watched the Packers at home.   Boy was that a close game.   I really had expected them to do better but at least they won   My weekly picks in Fantasy Football are the worst I have done this year.   All I can do is look to next week.

I almost finished the lap robe for the Kettle Country Quilters to take to Rocky Knoll.   I made fudge and I did some computer work.

Now it is time to wind down and go to bed.   Roxie will be so glad.    She has been clingy this evening.   I know it is hard for her to be alone so much.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I received my first two Christmas cards today.   They were both Angel cards ( sent by angels, our course.) they both had the same verse too.     Somehow I am receiving a message and will forward the message to you. "May the angesl watch over you and guide your way at Christmas and always."    Isn't that the most comforting blessing one could receive.

I went to Rocky Knoll and visited with Dick at 9AM as The Celtic Christmas Tea was at 1PM and I wanted to get to the Plymouth History Museum by 12:30PM.      It was wonderful.  Bobbie and Bill were there and then went to see Dick before going home.    We had lovely tea breads and cookies.  Excellant music by Lynn and Bill O'Connor.   There was a great turnout and we perhaps have some new members.

I went to Mass right after the Tea and now am home and settling down for the evening. 

What a loverly day.   A perfect start for the Christmas Season.   Hope yours starts as well.

God love you

Stay happy

Mary

THE THREE STAGES OF MAN

The Child: "My papa can whip your papa."
The Adolescent "Aw, Pop.  You don't know nothing."
The Adult "Well, according to my father....."

It was a truly lovely day.   Cold, for sure, but sunny with beautiful blue skies above and the air was fresh and clean.   I relished in it.

My first out of house appointment was at 10:30 or so at the Sheboygan Clinic where I saw Dr. Holmes, the chiropractor.    The past couple of days were quite painful.    Dr. Holmes, worked the muscles more, told me to back off on two of the exercises for a week and I will see him next Friday.  He also taped my ribs too.  Dick feels that a piece of tape is not useful, so I asked him about it.   He referred me to a site http://www.kinesiotaping.com/, that sells the tape but also explains what it does.   It is something that has come out of sports medicine.   A way to either fire up or tone down the muscles.

I went right from there to see Dick.   I got there in time for lunch.   His cold seems to be just that.   He did have a fever this morning and is very tired.   The nurses have faxed a request to Dr. Sharon to see if he has any other instructions.  I stayed until 2:30PM.   The nurse assured me that his lungs are still clear, as a matter of fact she thought they were a little better than a couple of days ago.

So I am banking on that.    I hope this doesn't set back his coming home date.    We ARE having the home evaluation on Wednesday.    The additional grab bars will be installed on Tuesday.

I am baking brown bread for tomorrow's Celtic Tea at the Historical Museum tomorrow.

So I will get to  finishing up for the evening.   Hope you are all well and will have as good a weekend as I hope to.

God love you

Mary



“Most of the stuff people worry about,
ain't never gonna happen anyway.”

Another busy day.    We were supposed to have snow flurries late this afternoon.  So far all we have is a bit of rain.

I am only concerned about Saturday which does not look TOO bad.  That is the scheduled day for our Celtic Christmas Tea at the Plymouth History Museum for 1 until 3.   Hope you can come.  I am baking brown bread for the event.

Today was somewhat quieter than yesterday.   I left home at about 10:30AM to pick up a prescription and labels for the printer.   Then I went to Rocky Knoll to be with Dick for his therapy and lunch.    We have scheduled a home evaluation for next Wednesday early in the morning.  Matt from Home Care Resources will be here on Tuesday to install the grab bars that we feel are necessary.

I went from Rocky Knoll to Kate and Ron's house as Kate let me use her gold and metallic pens to put names on the presents that I have created for the family.   That is all I can say or the surprise will be ruined.   I had a cup of tea and nice visit with Ron and Kate and their cat Riley who is a wonderful cat.

Speaking of cats - Roxie was a real pain in the tushy this morning.    I fed her at 6AM as usual and then went back to bed to sleep for a bit longer.   About 7:30AM Roxie decided that I should be up and came in started yelling at me.    To top it off, she has discovered that she can turn the touch light on our headboard on with her nose.   She is very proud of that and announces her accomplishment on top of all the yowling to try to get me up.   Finally, I got up and then the little vixen curled up on the foot of the bed while I got up and journeyed into the day.

Now it is getting towards bedtime.   And I am glad.   Tomorrow will be a quieter day as I just have an appointment with Dr. Holmes and then will spend time with Dick in the afternoon.  

I have two projects to finish before Christmas on my sewing machine,   One a lap robe for Rocky Knoll by next Tuesday, so of course that is my first push.    I figure that tomorrow afternoon and Sunday afternoon will finish it.  I just need to quilt and edge and that is all done on the machine so will go quite quickly.

Have a great weekend.  God love you

Mary

Boy was this a day.

It was supposed to be quite straight forward.   I took the car in for servicing and winterizing and intended to read for the hour and a half that it would take for that work.   Then I was going to travel to Gibbsville to order and pick up the Christmas Cheese.  Then stop at Mother's, then go home and store MY cheese, then go to Rocky Knoll for lunch and  to visit with Dick for the usual afternoon time.

WELL!  I got the car to Motorville and everything seemed going well until Kris had to come to tell me the news that our tires were shot.   And I mean shot.   He had one to show me and I was horrified.   So we had to have the tires replaced.   This was going to take 3 to 4 hours, so they had their van drop me off at Rocky Knoll where I was able to be with Dick for his therapy and I had lunch with him.   Then the van picked me up and I was able to get back somewhat on schedule.   I did get to Gibbsville and spend some more money.   I dropped Mom's cheese off to her and managed to get home by 4PM.
Mother is looking really good.   I had a cup of tea with her and we caught up a bit as I had to cut our visit on Monday a bit short.
An expensive day, but now we know that we are safe in the car through the winter as the tires are really good.   They have a guarantee of 50000 miles,  the old ones were factory given and only lasted 18000.

Blessings sometimes come in expensive packages.

Tomorrow will be much quieter.   I will be visiting Dick and that is about all.   Dick is talking about having a "talk" with me about being too busy lately.   He keeps me in check, you know.

So  Until tomorrow, May the wind be at your back.

God love you

Mary

An old man was telling his neighbor, 'I just bought a new  hearing aid.

It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.. It's perfect.'  

 

'Really,' answered the neighbor . 'What kind is it?'

 

'Twelve thirty..'

  

This was a very busy day.    I got up early to go grocery shopping so that I could be home by 8:30 to call Home Care Resourses to set up an appointment for Matt to come out to install grab bars for Dick.

He has decided that he is coming home on December 23rd.  I like that.    He is working very hard to achieve this goal.

Today we saw Dr. Kream , the pulmonologist.   He says as far as he is concerned, Dick could come home today.  Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis saw him today too.  His stump is still shrinking so it is not time as yet for the permanent prosthesis.  But everything is looking well.

We had a really fun "On the Rocks" this afternoon.   We hooked up with a classmate of George and Betsy.   Her first name is Judy.  I forgot her last name.   Perhaps you can help me, George or Betsy.  

I got home at about 4PM and intend to be in bed by 8:30PM as I have to get up early tomorrow to take the car in for servicing.
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So.   My Kitty, who is sitting on my lap for cuddling and I wish you a lovely evening.

God love you

Mary

Boy what a day.

I started off by joining my friends Joan and Janet at the Roadside Inn for breakfast at 8AM.  We had a nummy breakfast and accomplished what we set out to do.   It was for CWI, our Sheboygan County Branch.    We will meet again on Saturday at the Plymouth History Museum on Mill Street in Plymouth for the 6th Annual Christmas Tea that we host in conjunction with the History Museum and the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center.   It will be on from 1PM to 3PM if you want to come and enjoy the Craic.

After breakfast I drove to Sheboygan Falls for Bible Study   There were 8 of us there this morning so it made for good conversation.  As the Psalm discussed David's wanting to build a "house" for the Arc of the Covenant, we got into a really good discussion about the Arc itself.    Joseph has been to Jerusalem and was able to tell us some about the temple itself.   We also discussed the contents of the Arc itself, which were the 10 Commandments, Aaron's Rod and some Manna.   The Arc of the Covenant is "lost".   Some believe it was destroyed in the temple destruction and others think it is hidden - this being the source of such stories as the Indiana Jones movie.

Then I went to Mother's to visit and catch up.   I brought her some meatballs, potatoes, veggies and gravy for supper.   I had to leave a bit early to take my sewing machine to the Sewing Machine Shop because it was really not working for me.   Part of it was my fault, but the bobbin holder is pretty worn, so I replaced that  and will take the machine back after the holidays when I can take a break from sewing for a bit.

Then I hurried to Rocky Knoll and got there shortly after noon, but in time to have lunch with Dick.   I bought the lunch there today.    Then Dick and I played some cards and talked until I had to leave.   I stopped at the bank on the way home and have been just catching up on putting things away and working on some of my computer work.   Tonight I feel I have regained control.

So tomorrow, Dick has an appointment with the pulminologist.     If we get back in time, Tim from Wisc. Prosthesis will check his legs.    Otherwise, Tim will come back Wednesday morning.   I sure  hope we are back as I  won't be able to be there on Wednesday morning as I am getting the car serviced and winterized and I am going to to to Gibbsville for Christmas cheese for Mother and me on my way back.

Oh Well,  What is - Is.

God love you

Mary


“If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Here I am settling down for the night with a soft sweet kitty cuddling into my arms and purring up a storm.   Of course, tomorrow at 4:30AM when she thinks it is time for breakfast, I may not think she is so sweet.   But tonight she is comforting and a real blessing.

It was a busy but tranquil day.   I spent the morning putting things away and bring up things so that I can get Christmas organized.  Then at 11:00AM I went to Rocky Knoll to have lunch with and spend the afternoon with Dick.    Bobbie and Bill came to visit too and Bobbie had some really interesting information on Dick's mother's side of the family.  Ancestry is such a fun thing to work on.  I wish I had more time for my searches.

The CNA's are now instructed to take Dick for walks twice a day.   He went three times today.   First he walked over 50 feet.  Then he ASKED Michelle to take him again and went for 25 feet.   When he called me tonight the CNA came in as we were talking and asked if he wanted to walk. and he said YES.   I am so proud of him and his walking is much more natural and easy for him.

I put the Christmas lights on the front porch after I got home.  They look quite cheerful.   I do not have them on a timer this year so will have to remember to switch them on and off.

I am so proud of myself too.  (More proud of Dick for his walks) But I was able to cross off everything on my list today.  WOW.

God love you and keep you safe this week and through then end of the year.  Then we can start again.

Love

Mary

Today was a very rainy day.   Not too cold though so it was bearable.  

I slept until shortly after 8AM this morning.   After yesterday, I was just so tired that it was very easy.    Got up to feed the pest and went right back to bed.

I spent the morning sewing and putting things away from the past two days.   Then I went to have lunch with and spend the afternoon with Dick.   We had a pleasant quiet time.    He walked in the hallway with Michelle, one of the CNAs.   He did well, over 30 feet.

We played Rummy for a while, then I left to go to Mass at St. John's.   I was scheduled to be4 a Eucharistic Minister so decided to just go.   That means that I can sleep late tomorrow too if I want to.


Hope your day was as pleasant.

God love you

Mary

This was a long and busy day. The early morning was actually pretty peaceful.   I got up at about 6:30AM so that I could get ready for the day and be ready to fix breakfast for Richard, Brenda and me before we headed on our journeys.

I headed to Mom's house, via Rocky Knoll where I had left my purse, to help butcher the three deer that the deer hunting party had harvested this year.

Richard and Brenda headed to Madison, via Rocky Knoll to see Dick and Evans in Kiel just for fun.

I arrived at Mom's house at about 9:45AM.   Randy, Jeff and Lee had two of the deer already skinned and were beginning to quarter them.    Bobbie came in right after I did, and so did Jason and Cory and we all got to work.  Cory's son Rhett, who is about 10 stayed with his Dad and helped with the trimming and cutting up of the meat.   He really wants to be able to go hunting with his Dad.

It was a really nice day.   We worked awfully hard but it is a good feeling for Bobbie and me to do this.   It is a chance for us to be with our buddies, even if we have stopped hunting and they can really use our help.    We were done at between 3:30 and 4PM.   Without us they would be at least and hour or two longer.    Since we all have a great time it is definitely a win win for all.

Bobbie and I got to hear Lee tell his tale of how he bagged his first buck this year.   Not his first deer but his first BUCK.   So he is excited to have a nice rack to mount and is going to have gloves made out of the hide for he and his wife.   Nice touch.

I came home and put the meat in the freezer than went to Rocky Knoll to have supper with Dick.

Now it is time to go to bed.   Bret just called and we had a super talk.    I miss my kids that are so far away.   Thank heavens Richard and Brenda and Bobbie and Bill are closer.    AND   Jim and Michelle will be home for Christmas too.

God love you

Mary

What a lovely day.    The weather was only a small part of the loveliness.    The temperatures got up into the 50s this afternoon.    I was glad that I put the turkey in downstairs so the house did not get too warm.

I put the turkey in before I left for Mass.    It cooked much faster than I expected and actually fell off the bone when I brought it up.    Lots of good juices for gravy too.

Mass was very special.   The adult choir and the children's choir joined their voices for us which always makes it impressive and touching.   I was excited to be able to tell several of my friends, including Fr. Van Beck, that Dick would be home for the afternoon.

Bob, from Rocky Knoll brought him shortly after 11AM so he was in plenty of time for the Packer Game.   It was a great game.   The Packers trounced the Detroit Lions.

The dinner turned out really good.   Turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed red potatoes, mushroom and Guinness pie, Acorn Squash and both pumpkin and hickory nut pies.     We are all pleasantly STUFFED.

Dick was picked up at 3PM to go back to Rocky Knoll.    I am so glad that he was here, even if for just those few hours.    We were able to determine where he needs some support bars in the bathroom while he was here and he practiced some transfers.

He also asked Richard and Bill to put up the Christmas tree, so it is up and ready for decorating.

Roxie seemed a bit confused by Dick and she did not finish her supper.   I suppose with all the people and confusion she is just a bit off.   Perhaps she will find the leftovers at 5AM instead of pestering me.

We got to talk to Jim and Michelle and Bart and Barb as they were touring Fort Sill after eating Dinner on base.   Sounds like they had a great time.    Bart sent a short video of Jim and Michelle and Marlise (Barb's mom) and Fred (Barb's brother.) at the table.

Then Barb called tonight so we could have a little talk one on one so that she could find out how Dick's day went.   I am so glad that it turned out a success.   This will inspire him to work really hard.

Richard and Brenda are still here.   We are watching Horton Hears a Who.   When I was in High School, I memorized that story and entered a Forensics contest with it.   I placed.   Not bad.

Tomorrow, Bobbie and I will join the hunters at about 10AM to help butcher the deer.  Bobbie and I will both be bringing meat slicers.

Can't wait to hear Lee tell how he got his buck.

God love you all.

Mary

I have been busy since I got up this morning.     Getting ready for tomorrow mostly.   I did do a couple of loads of wash too and I went to Rocky Knoll at about 10:30AM so that I could be with Dick with his therapy and have lunch with him.

Tomorrow should flow quite smoothly.    Dick will be brought home at about 11:30AM.  We will eat at 1PM and he will be picked up at about 2:3PM.   I asked if he wanted to stay longer, but he feels that he will be tired by then and need to rest.   That is just long enough for a trial run.   

We are going to do some surveying on what aids we think might help him when he gets home.

So.   That is all I have for today.   Happy Thanksgiving Eve.

God Love You

Mary

It was cold today.    It is supposed to be warming up for Thanksgiving though.   They are saying that it will get to the upper 50s on Thursday and that it will be sunny and dry.    Good deal, except that they might have to ice down the deer for the day.

I told you that there are three, didn't I?   Bobbie and I will go to help butcher on Friday morning.   Jeff said that we have to hear Lee tell how he got his very first buck.   He has gotten deer before but not a buck til now.

I had a chiropractor appointment at 9:40AM.   He worked on my muscles this time and I will go to see him again in a week and a half while continuing the exercises that he has me doing twice a day.

Then I went to Rocky Knoll so that I could have lunch with Dick.   Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis had been there to check his left leg.   Dick has gotten a couple of blisters and nobody can figure out why.    Tim, the therapist and the nurses all agree that they don't think it is the prosthesis, so they have contacted Dr. Sharon to see how we should proceed from here.

He had therapy at 1:30PM so I was able to be there for that.   Then we went to On the Rocks for our date.   Kim Losse, brought me the flag that had been in the picture slot where they now have Dick's picture on the wall of honor.  I asked if I could keep the flag and they said sure.  

Home again, I am getting some things ready for Thursday.   I can hardly wait to have Everybody here Including Dick.

Got to tell you what happened last night.    I went to bed at about 9PM.   I spent a part of the evening going in and out of the garage getting the trash ready.    Roxie did not come to bed with me which surprised me as she usually joins me when I crawl in but she is an independent little creature and I assumed that perhaps she wanted to be alone.   When I woke up at about 4AM and she was still not there, I thought I had better check.   I couldn't find her so I started looking in closets and downstairs.   Then I heard a rather frantic meow or two and by golly, that little snip must have sneaked past me when I was taking trash out and there she was.   She had been there for about 7 hours in the dark.     I doubt if she learned anything.   Now I have to add one more check to my night.    Be sure to know where the cat is.

God love you

Mary

A busier than usual Monday.    At least the weather was with me.    It never got above the mid 40s but there was no wind and some sun.   I find that kind of a Fall day, quite acceptable.

I had to leave at about 8:30 so that I could pick up something for Mother and get to Bible Study on time.   There were 9 of us there today.     We had a wonderful discussion of the Psalms as they relate to today.   Why they still relate.   People don't change much and the lessons are there for the taking.   We still are fascinated by Kings.   The Jewish people still think they have a Promised Land, not realizing the heaven is really the Promised Land.

Then I went to Mom's for my Monday visit.   She is looking good.    I understand that she had one of her weak spells on Saturday, but she knew it was coming and sat down immediately.    I am so proud of her.   And she is taking it easy just to be sure. 

Next, I dropped off the cookies that I baked for the Plymouth Historical Society Cookie sale and then continued on to the Exchange Bank to have lunch with Peggy and Kate.    We had a lovely lunch and visit and I picked up Alterra Coffee so that I have good coffee for Thanksgiving.  I could only eat half the sandwich so had the rest at Rocky Knoll with Dick for supper.    

I got to Rocky Knoll at about 3PM.    We had time to play a game of rummy before supper.   Dick was a bit weak today, but I hope a good night's sleep will perk him up.

I got home finally at 6PM to a very irritated Roxie.   After she was fed and cuddled, she settled down and is just glad that I am here.

So.   Tomorrow will be a little bit quieter but still quite busy and I will be getting things ready for our Thanksgiving dinner.    I sure do love to cook.

God love you


Mary

Hi Lord, its me.    We are getting older and things are getting bad here. Gas prices are too high, no jobs, food and heating costs too high. I know some have taken you out of our schools, government and even Christmas, but Lord I'm asking you to come back and re-bless America . We really need you!    There are more of us who want you than those who don't! Thank You Lord, I Love you.    If you agree, send it on---if not just delete. Only you & the Lord will know.    "Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."

 

 

A pleasant Sunday.   Kind of cold but the sun did bless us for a while today.

The Packers beat Tampa Bay and I am not doing too bad on the Fantasy Football league.   Dick is doing OK.

I baked cookies for the Plymouth Historical Society Cookie sale and mixed up the pie crust for the pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.

So it has been a full day.   And I will be going to bed soon to be ready for a very busy tomorrow.

Bless you all.   And lets think of all we have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.   I am so thankful that Dick will be able to be with us for our dinner.

God love you
 Mary

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