Hi World.

I feel like I am the hind side of winter.   One MORE day over 100Degrees as opposed to winter in Wisconsin One more day below zero.

Oh Well.   I am a grown up, made the decision to mover here.   And am really glad that I did.

I was home all day today.   I am glad of that.   I have a lovely little home and Nicky and I were glad to enjoy it.   The only people I saw were Nate and Mary who came to clean my house.   I don't vacuum, you know.  My sweetheart, Dick, would have a fit if I tried.     They are good people and it is nice to have humans in the house.   Nicky tries but he is rather one note:)

He is getting so relaxed in his back yard.   I am happy for him

I received a picture of Leslie's daughter, Courtney's sons, Cooper, Troy and Toby.  They are so handsome.  I would say beautiful but boys get kind of funny about that.   I put it on the Fridge.   I am missing a couple of kids but can only post what I receive.  This Grandma is grateful for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I guess I might as well get used to HOT.   It is Oklahoma after all.    I have experienced heat before, you know.   We used to go out jeeping in the deserts of our southwest in one of my previous lives.   The thing is  - I could come home and get away from the heat:)

It will be OK.  I will adjust.  I have adjusted many times in my life and this is no different.  Right?

A comparatively quite day.  Bart and I ran a couple of errands.  I paid bills and did a bit of crafting. 

Talked to Bret.  He is back to work and feeling quite well.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Oklahoma City  (or the city as they refer to it in Lawton) with Bart and Barb.   They had to pick up some medical documentation and to to the VA for Bart's eye exam.   We took the girls, Adam's daughters, Adria and Abie along. 

So when Bart and Barb were occupied, the girls and I hung out.   We had a good time.  They are really fun and I hope they think of me as a grandma.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The heat continues

I have had a good day.   This morning, as our priest is on vacation, I went to a Communion Service before the Bible Study.   Actually we are doing a study of a book called When You Suffer, by Jeff Cavins.   He associates suffering to the bible.  It is quite interesting but today was emotionally hard for me. 

It was good, however, to have the prayer and emotional support from my fellow studiers.   I guess studiers is not a word, but it should be.

Bart is doing much better. Our prayers are working.  Don't stop though.  We still need them.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Not much change.    Bart will see another doctor in the morning.    He IS much better but that blasted lithium is still messing with him.

Hot - and will be for at least another week.

On the bright side.   I have assembled and started quilting one of my UFOS.   It is a nice bright quilt that I intend to put on MY bed.

Keep the prayers coming.   We are all so tired.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A rich person is not the one who has the most - but the one who needs the least.  

 Found on one of the many "inspirational" emails that I receive daily.   Have heard it before but thought it worth expressing.

Another hot hot day.

Bart is home, as I told you.   Still very fragile.   I took some pie over to them this evening and just got home.   Am going right to bed.

Tomorrow hopefully, he will have slept some and feel more like himself.

One day at a time.   Tomorrow he will see his family doctor who perhaps can coordinate things.

Dia dhuit

Mary

Things are looking up.

Bret is home and their move is going well.    I know that Janet and Tony are not letting him overdue and his voice sounds strong and healthy. 

Barbara brought Bart home today also.  One always heals better at home.  They got home just a bit ago and now Bart has to face the animals, especially Kitch, his cat, who is not going to be quiet about being neglected:)

Thanks for the prayers and good love.  There is a lot of healing ahead.  

Dia Dhiut

Mary




If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.    - MARK TWAIN

This was a great day.    Bart is feeling better and possibly will be able to come home tomorrow.  Possibly.    The Doctors are making noises to this effect but have not committed to it.

Look on Barbara's facebook, if you can and you will see a picture of him today.   He looks 150% better than he did when he got there.

Marleis and I went on that bus tour to the Lyric Theatre in Oklahoma City today.   (I thought of cancelling and going to see Bart but he ordered me to go:) )   We did have a grand time.  The meal at a steak house was marvelous and the production of Fiddler was over the top.   It was totally signed and two of the actors were deaf and signed their rolls, backed by a voice singer who was in the background, kind of part of the scenery.   I was amazed.

I am exhausted and have decided to sleep in my own bed tonight.  I feel a but guilty for Leo and Lily(Bart and Barb's dogs) but I just feel a need.

Thanks for all the prayers and loving thoughts and support that you are all sending.

Dia dhuit

Mary

An update

Bart is much better today.   I talked to him this morning and he sounded much more Bart.     Barbara and I talked then also and she said he was much calmer.   She called this evening with the day report.   He has been evaluated by every department that he needs to have checked and will probably be moved out of the Medical ICU today which is a BIG BIG step.    He is now able to eat and drink normally also and is much more in the moment.   As of this morning.  He had had nothing except ice chips by mouth since Tuesday afternoon so eating and drinking again is a BIG thing.   Keep praying.   But I am happy enough to cry again.

Bret had told me yesterday that he would call in a couple of days.    I know that he was supposed to be released today so expect to hear tomorrow.   No call means that things are going as planned.

Thanks for all the good thoughts coming our way.  

Dia Dhuit

Mary 

Just a quick update.

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

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

Keep praying.

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

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

I HAVE to go to bed now.   Love you

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Mary

I thought yesterday was rough.

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

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

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

I can't do more tonight.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was 104 today on my thermometers.    Stayed in.

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

We had an enjoyable visit anyway.

So until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.  A HOT day.  

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

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

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

Pray that all continues this well.

Dia Dhuit

I am tired.

Mary

I miss my Mom.

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

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

THE CELTIC GROUP.!!!

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

Sunday

Another hot day.

Guess this is my lot.

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

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

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

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

So not too quiet around here

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

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

Dia Dhuit

Mary

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

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

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

Dia DHuit

Mary