Another day at home.    Wouldn't have seen a soul except that I took Nicky for a walk this morning while it was not too hot and talked to a couple of neighbors.

I didn't feel well this morning but that improved during the day and my afternoon was very pleasant.   I got a lot done and still feel pretty good.

A relatively quiet week next week though I do have a few meetings and appointments.

Hope you are all well.    Richard and Brenda are off to Ireland the day after tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Home all day.    First time this week.    Nicky likes that.    He seems to be feeling better.   I am waiting to hear from his Vet  as to setting up a schedule to check his sugar counts.     Thank God, I don't have to do that.

We have been going for short walks now that it is not in the triple digits.    That will change next week, I hear.  But all I have to say is "Nicky, want a walk" and he runs to the door.    I think this will help make both him and me get stronger.

Anyway, I kept reasonably busy and lazy and feel good about today.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had a busy morning and a quiet afternoon.

Went to the eye doctor for my exam.     I like to go every year and missed a year there.    Since Mom had macular degeneration, I am vigilant.    Everything is OK.    Nothing but a couple of cloudy areas that can be chalked up to aging.

Then I went grocery shopping and bought my birthday and anniversary cards for the month of August.    Like to be prepared.

This afternoon was quiet as I said.    Nicky seems to feel better and is eating better.    I don't like his little ribs showing:(

Tomorrow I am home all day.    Will try to write and sew and read.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Nice Day.    Temps were reasonable.    I know they are going up but I will relish what we are having now.

Went to Bible Study this morning.    We are studying Isaiah     

My sister Nora called and we had a lovely visit.

Nicky seems to be feeling better.    So things are looking up.

Pr ay for us.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A moderately busy day and the temps were below 90 degrees.    It was actually in the high 60s when I woke up this morning.

Kerry came and cleaned the house this morning.

Nicky did really well today.

I went to writer's club tonight and just got home   Some really good reading tonight.    I am still reading pieces of my "saints" book.

Til tomorrow
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Today was a much better day.   Nicky seems better and I have decided that I need to give much more time for us to adjust to the insulin.    Poor little guy is so sweet about all the things I do to him

Got my grass cut today and visited with my mower's wife, Han, while he mowed.    She used to help him but had back surgery and can't do that anymore.   They are such nice people.

Working on a wall hanging so I feel creative:)\
Mary

Well, this was another hot day.

I went to the 8:30AM Mass and visited a bit afterwards.

Nicky ate both of his meals today but I have bad news.    He threw up once and he peed on the carpet again.     I am really concerned.     Please pray that I make good decisions for us.

This is not the first time I have had to make these decisions but I miss Dick making them with me.  I';ll call the vet in the morning.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It is still hot here.   My thermometer shows 100 degrees and that does not factor in the heat index.

I am blessed with a nice air conditioned home and the fact that I do not have to go to work every day.   I can stay in this home.  

Nicky ate both his meals today so we are back on his insulin.     You wouldn't believe what I do to make his food "attractive".    Heating, cooking special eggs.  etc.     He will be so spoiled soon.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a very distressing and invigorating day.

My Nicky is not eating at all.    If he doesn't eat breakfast tomorrow I have to bring him back to the vet.   I can't give him his insulin if he doesn't eat.

The good event was the monthly Celtic group meeting.  We discussed Irish traditions and legends somewhat.    Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves.   We met at the Olive Garden and there were 8 of us there.    A good turnout for our group.

Tomorrow will be Nicky.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another hot day, though my thermometer did not go over 100 , a far cry from the 104 of yesterday.

Nicky is improving but still weak and fussy.    He much prefers "people food" to dog food and I have been scrambling an egg for him every morning.    Spoiled little brat, but he is still not well, and I will continue to entice him with whatever works.

I, too, am feeling better.   I actually have an idea for a wall hanging and am working on it a bit at a time.

I am working on my book in progress too.

So we are doing better here in Oklahoma, at least at the Kunert household:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was home all day today.    What a relief after the past couple weeks.   Nicky seems to be going OK but I wish I would see a bit more pep.

I am actually working on my book and on some quilting so I MUST be feeling better.  I know I am not so foggy as I was.

Pray for me.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I just got home from Writer's Club.      We have a new young lady joining us.     A Poet.     Had good readings tonight.

Had a friend stop by this morning and Bart stopped by this afternoon so I had "voices in the house" and am a happy person.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Nicky saw the vet this morning.   He has a ways to go but is doing much better on his tests.   I can see that too in his general demeaner.

I went to the drug store, the grocery store and Walmart today and got a lot done around the house.   I AM feeling better but as Nicky, I have a ways to go.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was another day in the mid 90s.    We better enjoy these as starting Tuesday they are predicting 100 and humid for about 5 days.

Went to the 8:30 AM Mass and then had coffee etc with my church friends.

Bart and Barb had Marlies and I over to their house for pizza tonight.    Nice to eat with other people:)   

Nicky is slowly getting stronger and happier.    He and I have a quiet week coming up.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Nicky seems pretty good today.   Tired and a bit confused but better.    We are adjusting.

I went to Hallmark today for their annual Christmas Ornament sale and have all but two of my ornament gifts.    Can't get them til October.

Got quite a bit done around the house so I must be feeling better to:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Well, I got another lesson on giving Nicky's shots.   I think I was doing it right but am so nervous.    He is definitly feeling MUCH better and has gained a half a pound.     He has become a very picky eater and demands variety:)

I had my pick line flushed.   All is well.

Te rest of the day was at home.    I didn't feel well this morning so when I finished Nicky and my appointments, I took a nap and it really helped.   

Bart brought me lunch and enough four dinner.   Thanks Bart.     Just puttered around .   Tomorrow is the big ornament day at Hallmark so I will start my Christmas shopping.:)   

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Much too busy today.   

I had a doctor's appointment with my Arthritis doctor, Dr. Simon, this morning, then had to take Nicky to have his glucose checked at the vet.      Then I had to go to the Lab to have blood drawn for tests for Dr. Simon.

This afternoon, I cleaned and went to the grocery store.    This week is just cluttered and things are piling up.

Next week will be better and I will be used to taking care of my diabetic doggy.

Dia Dhuiit

Mary

Nicky is home again and doing just fine.    We are trying to get him to eat more at his meal times as snacks will goof up his "correct" insulin once he is back on it..    It is hard for me to not give him treats.

Saw my chiropractor today and he says I am holding quite well.   Another treatment in a month.

The rest of the day at home except for picking up a prescription for myself.

Had two visitors.    Barb bringing my protein drinks and my friend Robbie to measure Nicky for a winter vest:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Have had a couple of rough days.      Nicky was getting weaker yesterday and could hardly walk today so I took him back to the hospital.     Turns out I have been giving him too much insulin.  Don;'t ask how, I feel guilty enough about it.

Dr. Fiorello kept him, for the day, of course, and gave him infusions of fluids.    I went to pick him up tonight and he was so happy to see me and headed for the door.    BUT   his sugars are still fluctuating, so he is staying one more night to get everything stable.    I will pick him up at about 11:AM after my appointment with Dr. Toy, my chiropractor.  The doctor says he will be as good as new in a few days, though he is still diabetic and will need (the proper amount) of insulin daily.  He had a skin reaction to the steroids too so looks a bit pitiful.     The assistants all promised that they will give him lots of love while he is there.   They love his little face with the crooked nose and the pug side and the chihuahua side.    

So again I am alone.     But it will end soon.     He is a good little companion.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I didn't feel too good this morning, kind of squishy, but I did go to Mass.    When I got home, Nicky and I took a 2 hour nap.

I still don't feel too well, but managed to get some things done around here and to keep myself occupied.

Talked to Leslie today.    She sounds frail but she is working at improving.

Talked to Bill later and to a friend from church.     Then Bart and I connected so I heard a few voices today:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary