Just got back from church and training for ushering.    It was quite informative.   I think I am ready and strong enough to go back to doing it again.

It rained while I was on my way over.   For maybe 5 minutes.   Not enough but at least something.

We need much more rain to make a difference.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a nice day today.

Nora called this afternoon and we had such a nice visit.   I remember when I was young, that long distance calls cost a fortune so you only  called people on holidays and in an emergency.    How lovely that we can just pick up the phone and connect with anyone in the good old USA.

I make my reservations for my plane trip to Wisconsin for the reunion in September.   Glad that is done and I will have a car waiting for me.

Bart and Barb took me.  Then since the travel agent is in the Mall,  we did some shopping and ate out at the Mexican restaurant.    I found a nice top to wear for the reunion.

On the way home we stopped at Joanne Fabrics and I picked up some fat quarters for my stash and for the Quild Guild meeting which is on Monday evening.

So a good day with good company.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a moderately busy day today.

I went to Mass at 9AM.  And then walked over to the Bible  Study.    There were only about 8 of us there today due to some confusion .

We will not be meeting until September 12th now when Fr. Phil's parish bible study on Revelations .  A long time.   I don't quiet understand these sabbaticals but I am in a different country then Wisconsin.   We met no matter what.   Even if there were only two of us.

Bart stopped by this afternoon.   He is good at that.   Making sure I am OK and we have good visits.   I am truly blessed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.     Didn't feel too well, but it was OK.    After Mass, I went t the coffee social and visited with a few friends.

The rest of the day was quiet.   I caught up on some correspondence and managed to eat on leftovers.

Tomorrow I will have the lawn mowed and go to my chiropractor.    Sure hope he can help these acy bones.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

A very quiet day;

The most excitement was that Bart went with me to check the air pressure in my  tires because the light came n.   One was really low.

Aside from that it was just a quiet day.

Dia
Dhuit

Mary

Well,  my air conditioner seems to be working finally.

It was a quiet day.    Bart stopped by for a bit which was a pleasure and broke up the day.

Tomorrow is quiet also but I need to get air in my tires.   Ich.   Bart says it is the change in temps.

Dia
Dhuit

Mary

Well, all of my problems seem to have corrected themselves.

My toilet started working just fine when the plumber came and turned the water back on and started flushing.

My air conditioner refuses to heat the house when the technician arrives.   I guess it is just a way to laugh at me.   As long as I get to sleep at temperatures below 85 degrees, I don't care.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Not one exciting thing has been going on for the past few days, except that my plumbing is acting up and I have a plumber coming to fix a toilet tomorrow morning.

My air conditioner still doesn't work properly, so the air guy is coming too.   May world is falling apart around me:(

Bart and Barb invited me for supper tonight.  I sure was glad as I needed to be talking to real people.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got to see a dermatologist today.  He has prescribed some new medicines to help get rid of this horrible rash that I have been enduring.

So far, the first one at least gave some immediate relief.   Yea.

I'll keep you posted.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Doctor's appointment today.   I am doing well, except for this darned rash that we can't seem to get rid of.

Got a call from Nora today.   Always a pleasure.

It was much cooler today.   All the way down to the 90s.   Perhaps my air conditioner will work properly now.   I have found out that over 100 degrees confuses our air conditioners they are efficient up to the high 90s   Go figure.

Bless you all.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another quiet day.    I went t mass this morning.  Then I joined my fellow parishioners for coffee and donuts after mass.   I have met several of my fellow churchgoers at this event.

The rest of the day was TOO quiet.  I did get a call from my niece Vikki which was the light of my day.   She is a special girl.

Dia Dhjuit

Mary

I cooked a batch of spaghetti yesterday and invited Bart and Barb and Marlies over to eat it with me.    Nice to have company.

I'll have to do it more often now that I am starting to feel better.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A busy day, starting with Mass at 9AM followed by Bible Study.     Now we will not meet again until August 1st.   Not like in Sheboygan Falls where we met every week even if only one or two were there.   It's OK but I do look forward to these discusssions.

I am trying baking soda to stop some of the itching from my rash.    Got to go to the basics:)

Did a few errands too.   I am actually getting hungry which I have not been for some time.   I am preparing spaghetti for this weekend and invited Bart and Barb over to eat it with me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A rather busy day.   Kerry came and cleaned this morning.

Writer's Club tonight.    I read a couple of my older poems and listened to chapters from others.    Marti from my bible study and her husband have joined the group so we are a bit bigger.   I am finally feeling well enough to be out and about of an evening.

Later.

Di a Dhuit

Mary

The heat persists.    It was up to 100 degrees again this afternoon but is already going down.  

Was home all day.    Did a bit of wash and kept treating my rashes.   I think I may be feeling a bit better on that front.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The news said that Lawton reached 98 degrees, however, my thermometer showed 103 degrees.    Go figure.     I stayed in except for a quick jaunt to pick up a prescription and some milk.

Tomorrow I have another doctor appointment.   Sure hope they can get rid of this rash.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We are getting RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

98 Degrees again today.    Again,  at least not triple digits, but it couldn't get any closer.

Last night I went to the Wichita Mountain Quilt Guild meeting.   I had to leave right after the meeting because I felt squishy again. 

Saw Dr. Ayte today.   She prescribed some meds to help the rash and the itching.    One of them, I can't pick up until tomorrow(:.    But I have the anti itch pill.    Hope it helps.    It is supposed to make me sleepy too so I can't drive for a day or two.

Bart will help me when I need it.    Don't have to go anywhere tomorrow except to pick up that prescription and he can help me with that.

Nothing new otherwise.     Nicky is just fine and a good companion.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I showed a high of 98 degrees on my thermometer.    Not triple digits but close enough.   The only times I left the house were to care for Lily, Simba and Kitch at Bart and Barb's.  

Bart and Barb will be home tomorrow sometime, so I just have tomorrow morning and noon to go over and check the critters.   They are doing just fine, but miss their people.

Tomorrow starts a busy week of doctor appointments.   Even Nicky has one.   I hope they can determine how to get rid of this rashy itching that I have.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had a slim to none change of rain and it turned out to be NONE.   AGAIN.

Sure would have welcomed that rain.   Well,   we are in Oklahoma.    And it is summer.

Nora called this afternoon.   We had a good visit.   Always happy to have a voice in the middle of the day.

Next week, I have two doctor appointments.   Sure hope they can help me with my aches and the squishy feeling.     I am not learning patience if this is the lesson that I am supposed to be  gaining:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day in a very quiet week.    I am feeding Bart and Barb's animals in the mornings and letting Lily out at noon but aside from that there is nothing to write about:)

It is still hot, and humid but mainly staying below the 100 mark.     Not much difference between 99 and 101 actually.

So will check in regularly and perhaps something exciting will happen eventually.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was s very quiet day today and hot.

Glad I didn't have to go anywhere.

Still not feeling up to par but hanging in there.   Tomorrow will be better, Right?

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, I was somewhat useful today.

Went grocery shopping this morning and cleaned the floor of my pantry this afternoon.    That little bit exhausted me though.

I had supper with Bart and Barb.   I will be  petsitting a day or two in the coming week so needed to get instructions because of the little kitty.

Thats all  that is exciting so will sign off

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Left after communion because I didn't feel too well.    That continued for the day so I just took it easy and rested.   I wonder if the meds that I have are making me feel icky.

Well.   I'll find out soon as I am almost through with the one I am suspicious of.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A day at home AGAIN!    But it was OK.    I got a couple of phone calls.

One from my friend, Peg Payne, from Cascade.    Peg is such a pleasure to talk to - always full of joy and wisdom.    While we were talking, a storm rolled in and we got RAIN here in Lawton.   A nice rain which we have needed so badly.    The temperature is down to 77 degrees and it is still sprinkling.   My lawn is singing with joy.    Only had one kitty show up for supper tonight.    His friend is probably somewhere sheltered and the one who showed up will be really fat tomorrow.    They don't feel the need to share or save anything.

Jeff called too.    He wanted to quickly update me on the Deeley/Cool picnic that was yesterday in the park in Falls.    It was great and I wish I could have been there.    Uncle Jim,  Diana Cool's dad and my Dad's brother and I always got along well.    He was a charming Deeley and a vary smart man.   Diana was there with her children, Jay and Christopher and their families.    Doug and Caroline Deeley (Diana;s half brother and his wife)and my sisters Eileen with Fred and Dolores with Ken and Randy came too.   Family is special.

So the end of a perfect Saturday.    I always like voices in the day.     It just gets too quiet around her.   Nicky never has much to say except "walk me" or "feed me".


Dia Dhuit

Mary

I stayed home today.     Good thing.   It was over 100 degrees and not fit for man nor beast ourthere.

I had a couple of people call me which broke up the day.    My Jim and his Michelle called just to talk.   They sounded so good.    I miss everybody.

Nora called too and we had a good visit.

I see the doctor tomorrow AGAIN about this sunburn or whatever it is.   Sure hope they can come up with something to get rid of it and the itching.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hot and humid here in Lawton.   It is still 102 degrees and humid.    One would hope for some rail with all that humidity but NO!!!!

I filled my gas tank and did my grocery shopping this morning.   Spent the rest of the day at home.   I was supposed to help Bart get his cat, Kitch, to the vet but he caught him easily so did it himself.   Kitch is in fine shape, just old.    He is 15 years old.    Pretty old for a cat but he should have several more years as well as he is cared for.

Tomorrow I am home all day.   I think I will not even shower:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary.

Just got home from Writer's Club.   I read my chapter about St. David.      Have to go through it again but they liked it.

Tomorrow will be a busy day as I am going on some errands with Bart. I also need to go grocery shopping and get my lottery ticket.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy, did we have a thunderstorm last night.      (No tornado or anything,just a thunderstorm.)   Lightening, booming thunder and rain.     We have really needed the rain, I hope it helped as we are looking forward to a week of dry triple digit days now.

Didn't have anything outside of the house today.     So worked on the book a bit, just a bit, I still haven't much energy.    Oh well, that will come in time.

Tomorrow is election day in Oklahoma.     I will be voting, as little as I know about the candidates.    They are voting on the medicinal marijuana law too.   Hope that passes.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had my port flushed today.     It only takes a couple of minutes but is important to do once a month to be sure all is clear and not clotting.    I am free now until 7/20.     Did some shopping and banking while I was out too.

It is the second day of summer today.    With all the early hear we had, it is hard to think that it is just beginning.  Supposed to be triple digits for the next three days or so.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had my hearing tested today.    Don't have the complete results but do know that my left ear is hearing fine but my right ear is definitely impared.
Hasn't caused me any trouble yet.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the doctor about my "rash" today and have been informed that it is sunburn.   Apparently, cancer and chemo have made me VERY susceptable.      I need to use aloe vera until it clears up.

Went to writer's club tonight.   I read a section of my saint book.    Jed and Katherine read chapters from their books.   So it was a full night.   I must start reading more myself.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a more productive diay.

I went grocery and other shoopping this morning.

This afternoon I went to Bart;s house and spent an hour or so in his pool.   A nice respite from the heat tna a chance to visit tith my son.

Altogether a good day.
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Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another day, another dollar.   As my Dad used to say.

A very uneventful day as it turned out.   Did  a bit of wash and watered the back yard.  

Not exciting at all.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A totally quiet day at home.

Caught up on bills and emails and just things around the house.

Tomorrow will have its own challenges.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Got a haircut today.    I don't know what I was thinking making the appointment for one day after my trip, but it worked out just fine.

The wedding was beautiful.   Jessie and all put a lot into it.    The judge who did the ceremony was full of symbolism and stories.    The bride was beautiful (as she always has been.)   And Phil, of course was a handsome groom.

The dinner was Cuban based, quite interesting.   Phil's mother,, Sandy, made the cake and homemade champagne truffles with the kid's initials on them.   They were what all chocolate should be.

I spent part of the weekend with my niece, Suzi, who I went to England with.   We had a grand time just visiting and her showing me around her territory.

Monday I went to the Bible Study in Sheboygan Falls and then to lunch with several  Celtic Friends.  Spent the night with Joan Kramer and she did the reflexology on my feet so I am set until September. 

Home again on Tuesday.   The trip home was easy and uneventful, unlike the trip there on Thursday.   I won't go into that because it was terrible.   Sufficient to say that I was supposed to be in Milwaukee at 6PM and arrived at midnight.

 All in all a great trip with family and friends.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

I'm safe back home.    The wedding was beautiful.   Will post more tomorrow.   I am exhausted and going to bed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   Tomorrow I leave for Jessica's wedding so you won't hear from me until next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Just got back from a lovely dinner with Bart and Barb.    Adam and the girls and Marlies were there also so it was a real family meal.   We had grilled steak and asparagus and a lovely salad.

So until next week.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Good news.    The shadow on my right lung is NOT cancer.   Dr. Aye says it is fibroids probably caused by the radiation therapy.    So I am cancer free still and will not have to see her until next September.

Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was another day like yesterday as far as temperature.    We are having a bit of a break in the heat though humidity is supposed to return the next few days.    Where is the RAIN????

Had the Petscan today.     Should know soon what the results.   Went to Dr. Toy, my chiropractor, and he was able to tell me that the pain in my shoulders was from two wracked up ribs.   At least that has an explanation.   Probably when I had to open the garage door by hand.

My neighbor had a lauagh today.    He saw a bird chasing one of the cats that are hanging around, then saw the cat chasing Nicky.    A complete reversal of what one expects.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.    Fr. Phil gave me a blessing for good results on the Petscan tomorrow.    I have tons of people praying for me and sending good vibes.      Guess we'll know Tuesday night.       Good news is what I am opting for.

The rest of the day was quiet and much cooler than it has been, less humid too.  I have to be at the Clinic by 7AM.   Don't those people know that I am retired and don't usually get up until 7AM:)   So I'll be up at 5:30AM

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This has been a week of problems.

The garage door and ADT problems which all turned out to be a result of a defective breaker.   The electrician replaced that yesterday morning and all seems to be well.

Then this morning, I smelled gas in the back yard.   So I called the gas company.    They came out and found a small leak in the meter which he fixed and checked everything else.    What else can go wrong.

I can't believe that it is only five days til Jessica's wedding.   I am so looking forward to spending time with the family.
Dia Dhuit

Mary

A moderately busy day.      Bart dropped by after lunch and we had a nice visit.    I always love a voice in the house besides mine.

It was HOT.   The heat index well over 100.   The official reports showed Lawton at 98 but my thermometer showed 100.

I made Friday Chili, or as Dick named it Sinner's Chili, today.    Want something hearty for supper and can"t use the oven.

Nothing else exciting.   Too hot to get too excited.

Did Dhuit

Mary

Mainly  a quiet day, though I did get myself out of the house and bought myself a swimming suit.   I had two that were WAY to big after I lost that weight, so went to Dillards and found one that will do.  I hope to gain SOME weight but the two I have are probably bigger than I need.    Time will tell.

Did a bit of sewing but the rest of the day was another lazy day.    Contacted the doctor but they are still waiting for insurance approval for my PetScan.    Seems pretty odd when the insurance companies can second guess the doctors.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   My garage door opener and my ADT are both working again.   We have decided that the trouble is either a breaker of a plug.    I have an electrician coming to fix the problem.

Aside from that, it was a quiet day.   Kerry came this morning and cleaned the house for me.   Bus except for that it was very quiet.

Tomorrow or the next day I am going shopping for a swimming suit.   I have two and they are WAY too big.

Darn.    I hate shopping.

Did Dhuit

Mary

Please pray for my cousin, Maureen, who passed away this morning at 6:30AM.   We were all surprised to hear yesterday that she was in hospice so this was a shock.

Yesterday, I had dinner with Bart and Barb.    Bart cooks up a great burger.

Today was very quiet.   Tomorrow will be busy.   Garage door opener broke, expecting info on my Petscan, and the ADT is malfunctioning.

My cleaning lady comes too.

I will be busy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A long weekend doesn't mean much to me anymore.    I can make any weekend a long weekend if I want one:)

Today, I did a bit of shopping at Walgreen and spent this afternoon partly at a graduation party for Brice, the son  of my neighbor's across the street.   It was a lovely gathering.   Brice was the first neighbor to greet me when I moved in to this neighborhood and I have always liked him for that

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I kittlysat today.    Bart and Barb have adopted the little kitty that I found in my front planter and they went to Oklahoma City today for a doctor appointment.   So I was recruited to watch the little one, who has no name as of yet.    We don't even know what gender he or she is.    Barb feeds him with a kitten formula every two to three hours so I was asked to fill in while they were gone.  It was OK.   Little kittens are adorable and I enjoyed feeding him or her but don't want to be a ?Mother? again.

If I get a cat it will be litter box trained and eating like an adult.    By the way, Fluffy, the cat that was neutered is doing just fine back here in her territory.

I saw my radiation oncologist today and got my port flushed.   I won't have to see Dr. Smith again unless I should end up getting radiation again and we will hope not.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A reasonably quiet day until this evening.

Bart and Barb brought Fluffy, the feral cat we had neutered, back to this neighborhood and me.   Fluffy turned out to be a female, so we got her just in time.   She was not pregnant and they said she never had a litter.    Whew.    She seems glad to be home and Little Bit, the other cat, was quite glad to see her.     A happy reunion.

Little Bit will be next.    We are  reasonably sure that he is a boy.

Aside from that, I did a bit of sewing and some grocery shopping.    So it was a quiet day.   No word yet as t when I get my PTScan.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We took our captured feral kitty over to be neutered today.    She (we thought it was a he) is just fine and will be released probably back here where she feels at home and I can look out for her.

I went to Bible Study this morning too.   A rousing discussion of the Gospel of John

A Quiet rest of the day.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A rather quiet birthday.     BUT   I got FLOWERS.   I GOT CARDS and I got phone calls.    I am well loved.

Tonight Bart and Barb came over and we captured one of the two kittens that showed up when I had my surgery.    They also took a new kitten that had just appeared and was hidden in my shed.

We are taking them to be fixed tomorrow and then released back into the world.    Just one more to go.   Poor Little Bit looks lost and is looking for his friend.    I wish I could explain to him.    His friend may even be able to be released back here.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was much cooler today than it has been.   I went to the 8:30AM Mass and stopped for the coffee and donuts and camaraderie.

Did a bit of sewing and worked on my Celtic update newsletter.

So it was an altogether quiet day.   A kitten has showed up in my front planter.    I am not happy.   If I wanted a  cat, I would have a cat and not a a feral cat either.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It is a cute little thing but I don't want a cat!

A quiet day.    I didn't go anywhere.    Got a few phone calls though.    Eileen, Nora, Barb, Bart.   I am truly blessed.   

It was hot again.   I find it very easy to just sit these days.    Wish I had some enthusiasm about something.    I did do some sewing today and I have a goal to finish a project by Monday.    Perhaps that will help:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had our Celtic meeting today at the Shamrock Pub.   Only five of us but we will improve as people get used to the new day.    Robbi gave a talk for us on clothing throughout the middle ages.   Fascinating.

Had a shrimp dinner with Bart and Barb tonight.    Just got home a bit ago and am actually ready for bed.

Quiet day tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Yesterday, I had my first CTScan since I finished chemo and radiation.    Still haven't heard the results from the doctor.     I am not very happy on that.   Another delay and lack.    As it turned out, I was right to be concerned about the pre meds I needed before the scan though my doctor's office said all was OK.   We got things together just in time.   Next time, I will be even more aggressive.   Just asking is not enough.

Today was quiet, so I did a bit of shopping.    Still need to find a bathing suit, but I did find a pair of jeans that fit but allow a bit for growth.    I am losing weight again and trying to eat more but my appetite is not very strong.

Just heard from the doctor.   I have to have a PTScan.  Ich.   Oh well,  this will be an early catch if anything is wrong and she is suggesting immunotherapy this time.

Pray for good news.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Writer's Club.    Only three of us there so we talked and then came home.

I did my grocery shopping on the way home  because I had time.

Tomorrow I get my ctscan at 10:30AM to show that the cancer has not come back. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got back from Quilt Guild.    So I am tired.    We had a pot luck tonight.    Always a good way to end a day.   There weren't as many people as usual at the meeting though.

I got a birthday fat quarter:)  because it is my birthday month.

I made fresh blueberry scones for the pot luck and have enough left for a couple of breakfasts.   Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Mother's Day to any Mothers who read my blog.

Sorry I have been so negligent and will not promise that I will improve, but I will try. 

Bart and Barb are in Texas with Barb's youngest son's family for the weekend.    I am pet sitting for their Lily, dog and Kitch, cat.  I just feed them and have been sleeping at their house, so Lily won't feel so alone.     Nicky doesn't care where he sleeps as long as he is with me and of course I take him over with me.      When I am gone, that is where he spends his time anyway.

Got the most beautiful flowers for Mother's Day from Richard and Brenda.   I have a picture but have forgotten how to post it - silly me.      I will have to retrain myself.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Had a busy day today.  

I just got home from my lovely Adria's graduation from the 6th grade.   Next year she will be in junior high school.

It was a nice graduation.   Adria was honored as one of the valedictorians.    She looked beautiful all dressed up in her graduation dress and so grown up.   And she gave an acceptance speech.  

We went to dinner together, the whole family, at a pizza place, Adria's choice.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A warm day, not summer warm but warm.   it was close t 90 degrees which I think is quite nice.

It was a quiet day.   I talked to a friend or two today as I really needed a voice in my home.    I miss my sweetheart's voice.   He was by no means a chatterbox but he responded to me so I didn't feel so alone.    Nicky just doesn't say anything:)

Went to Mass this morning and went to the social after Mass.   Sure glad they have that.

Tomorrow I will be going to a graduation of my granddaughter, Adria, from 8th grade.   Hard to think of a granddaughter in high school.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I am really getting bad about posting, but nothing much happens around here.

Just got back from dinner at Bart and Barb's.     Marlies was there too.   Barb fixed excellent enchaladas.

Monday night, Adria graduates from eighth grade so I will have something to write about.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had storms last night.    My gauge which is 3 inches was overflowing.    We needed the rain but does it all have to come at once?

Today I went, with Bart to a  travel agency to make the reservations for my trip to Milwaukee in June for Jessie's wedding.   That went well.   Now i just need to flesh out my trip.

I planted this afternoon.   I had several herbs, (parsley, thyme, chives, Basil, rosemary that needed to be placed in the ground.   A s wet as everything was this was the perfect time.    Hopefully they twill grow, I am still struggling with Oklahoma gardening.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Turned out to be a busy day.

Kerry came to clean the house this morning, then Bart came and we cleaned out and planted the planter in front of my home.     Had to clean it out because "Bart and Barb's cats" have been using it for a bathroom.    We then saturated it with bitter apple.    Hopefully that will discourage them from continuing to use it.    I threw some lemon rinds in also.

Then the Air conditioner people came to do the spring check up on my Air conditioner.    It is old but still working just fine.  

Tonight I will be at Writer's Club.     So a full day.    Should sleep well tonight.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A very quiet couple of days since I posted.    The weather has been lovely so I put a couple of things into the garden.    Am   going to try herbs again.      

My neighbor passed away last fall and his daughter gave me a stature of St. Francis which I put in the middle of the garden today.     I'll try to send a picture when I get the plants in.    I hope I remember how. 

Talked to Leslie today.    So good to chat with her.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I spent two hours at the car dealer today because I thought my car was overheating.    As it turned out, everything is just fine and I got home at about 4:30PM.   Nicky was anxious and those cats were waiting for their dinner.

I had my port flushed today too so it was a busy day.

Nicky has been very demanding since I came home:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I assume you all missed me.   I returned LATE on Tuesday night for a sojourn in Wisconsin.

Had a wonderful time with tons of friends who LIKE me.    I stayed with friends on Thursday night at the Tall Grass Condos and they had a party for me.    So many good friends and memories.

Then Friday I drove back to Milwaukee for the CWI gathering and lots more friends.   Maureen planned a super gathering.   It is a shame more people don't attend to hear the speakers and join in the fun.   That was Friday and Saturday.     Drove my friend Joan back to Howards Grove and stayed with her on Saturday night.   

Then Sunday morning I went to church at Blessed Trinity in Falls.    Saw a few friends there then headed to the Black Pig in Sheboygan where Richard and Brenda and Bobbie and Bill joined me for lunch.    A good lunch and visit followed by an extended visit at Bobbie and Bill's house.   I stayed there that night then the next morning went back to Blessed Trinity to enjoy the Bible Study that I actually started 17 years ago.    They are still going strong with some new people.

I spent my last night with my friend Joan again and she did a reflexology treatment on my feet on Tuesday morning before I had to head to the airport to come home.

So you can see that I was a real vagabond.

I am finally all caught up from being away.     Nicky was glad to see me, of course, though he doesn't mind at all being at Bart and Barb's house.   Except for a quick trip to the grocery store, I have been able to be home and get rested.

Hope all is well with all of you.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

PS.  Got a picture of my new grand niece, Mary Rosalie, and she is gorgeous!!!!!!!

A busy day.    Mass and Bible Study in the morning and then diner at the Johnston's tonight. 

I will probably not be posting in Blogger for the next few days as I will be busy with Celtic meetings and visits with friends.      Am doing fine,   Not to worry.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a beautiful day.   Nicky and I had a nice walk this afternoon.    I am trying to get out for a walk every day now, even when it is windy and chilly.    The weather has been like a see saw.    Sometimes freeze warnings in the morning then temps up in the 70s in the afternoon.    It is supposed to be 90 later this week.  At least I don't have 9 inches or more of snow like they do in Wisconsin.

Not much happening here in Oklahoma.   Just as well as I am going to be going to the Celtic Conference this weekend.    

My brother, George, was sick this weekend but is doing much better now.   Thanks for all the prayers and good vibes.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another warm day but very windy.    Made it feel cooler and did not help the fact that we are on extreme fire watches all over the state.     I understand that there is at least one big fire burning in the northern part of Oklahoma.

I did a bit in my herb garden today.   When I get back from the Celtic Wisconsin visit, I will do my planting and want the garden all ready.   I can't to much at once but can do a little each day.   Nicky likes it when I am out in the backyard.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well.   I did a lot of errands today.     picking upa things, getting the car gassed up.

Mainly, I saw Dr. Aye today.    You remember her, Bill Smith.   She is my chemo oncologist and you met her.   All is well at this point.    Next month I will have a scan and will consult with both Dr. Aye and Dr. Smith, my radiation oncologist.    But at this point, so far so good.

It was HOT today.   Up in the 90s but the wind kept it tolerable.   Nicky and I took a walk.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Writer's Club last night and read a chapter from my Saints book.   They say they like it but this club does not do much critique.   I like the attendees and we got three new people last night.   Maybe that will spark something.    Wish there was a poetry group or at least some poets in the group.

Today we had our Bible Study after about three weeks of a break.   We are starting a study of the second half of John's Gospel which should be interesting , especially because it is the favorite of our leader, Judy:)

Tomorrow I see my chemo/oncologist, Dr. Aye,.    Hope she is optimistic.   I am curious as to when I get my next PTScan.

Did Dhuit

Mary

I am home.

Spent two nights with Bobbie and Bill and was treated like a queen.   Went to the Sunday service at Grace Episcopal Church with Bobbie on Sunday.

 The Wild Game Dinner/Beer Tasting was WILD.   We had 21 people enter the beer tasting.   I am so impressed with us.  This is the 41st annual event and it is just as strong as when it started at Mom and Dad;s for so many years.   Having the winner of the event host the next one is genius.

Our  Denise won this year so we will be back in Manitowoc next year.

More tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Spent today just getting ready for my trip to Wisconsin for the Wild Game Dinner.   I can't believe that this event has been going on for 41 years.   That is something amazing.   How many families can claim such an event.     Jeff won the beer tasting last year so the younger generationS will be on the prowl this year.  

You definitely won't hear from me tomorrow or Saturday but I promise to check in in Sunday.   It will be very late though.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from Writer's Club.    I am reading a chapter of my Book of the Irish Patron Saints at each meeting now.   This is getting me to doing something and perhaps will tickle my creative bones soon.

We were down to four of us today.   Hopefully more will show up as Deb is spreading the word.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Easter!!!

Went to the 10AM mass this morning then to Adam and Lexie's home for a family Easter Dinner.   I brought carrot cake and cole slaw.

We ate like kings.

Tim and Amber with Augie, of course, were up from Texas for the day.   It is nice to have children around for Easter.    We even had an Easter egg hunt in the back yard with  Augie,  Jackson and Emma hunting.   Toddlers are fun.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Here it is, the night before Easter.

I was home all day and just did the baking for our Easter dinner at Adam's house in Geronimo tomorrow.   I am braining carrot cake and cole slaw.     Just what Adam and Alexia provide is always a sumptuous feast so when everybody brings something we eat like kings.    George Hiner used to say.   "I wonder what the rich people are eating tonight.'   Definitely not better than our feast.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Just got home from the Holy Thursday services at Holy Family.    They are quite long but we had all the Holy Thursday extras plus 10 people who were confirmed into the faith tonight.   A very lovely ceremony and we were bilingual also.    Divided between English and Spanish.

The rest of the day was quiet except that I got a call from Nora who has received her DNA analysis and found out she has the same as me with different percentages on the ethnic regions.   She is even more British Isles than I am.      We were impressed however that I was listed as definitely related and so are Bret and Bart. 

Sunny today but in the 60s.    I kind of like that.   Not too hot, not too cold.

Dia  Dhuit

Mary

I was home all this cloudy day, until this evening when I went to church for Vespers and the blessing of the sick. 
The ceremony is a really long one but well worth it.  All people who want the blessing with the newly blessed holy oils receive it on their foreheads and cheeks.    Bless Fr. Phil, he remembered my surgery and blessed my upper chest also.   I am doubly blessed by his caring soul.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The past four days were very quiet.   Then came today.     It was raining quite heavily when we woke up this morning.   Nicky was not happy with his bathroom at all.

I did my grocery shopping this morning and got my lottery ticket for the week.   Then I washed clothes and sheets and towels.    Almost all caught up with that.

This evening I went to Writer's Club.   There were 5 of us there.   Three of us read.   I am feeling better and am going to read something from my saint book every week.   This will perhaps get my creative flowing again.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, I have had two days at home.    Getting a lot done, just little things, but it is satisfying.

Tomorrow I will be home too.  We are still having this very dry arid weather.   Today it was up in the 70s.   The warm weather is to continue, but it looks like we may have some relief from the drought.   We are expecting rain from Sunday on for several days.    Everything is so dry and we are on fire alerts.

Nicky is snoring under the desk, so it must be time to go to bed:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A sunny day, not too windy, in the 60s.

I got my hair cut this afternoon, after Kerry cleaned the house.   I feel better.   Now If I can just get used to combing and blowing it short again.  At least it is not falling in my eyes anymore.

Drove Bart to the dentist for an appointment.   His shoulder was hurting and he asked if I would mind.   Of course not,   That is one of the reasons I am here, so we can do things for each other.

Tomorrow, home all day - at least at this point.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Boy was it ever windy today.    I actually had to brace myself when I took Nicky for a walk.    Not too cold though,  in the 60s and sunny.

47 years ago, I was in a hospital and gave birth to my son, Bart.    He was the one of my children that I actually saw being born, thanks to strategic mirrors.    It was actually fun in  that delivery room.   Obviously every thing went well.    Happy Birthday to my youngest son.   


Dia Dhuit

Mary  (Mom)

Went to Mass this morning at 8:30AM.   I like that time.    It gives me the whole Sunday to be at home.  


It was  a bit too quiet for me today.   But that is OK,   Quiet gives me a chance to slow down and just be.

Hope your week is wonderful.   I hope mine is too.


Dia dhuit

Mary

Happy St. Patrick's Day to ye all.

Just got home from a lovely evening at the Shamrock with Bart, Barb and Marlies.   I had a corned beef dinner.  Reintroduced myself to the owner and he said that they might be able to work something out for the Celtic Club on the third Thursday.   I am hoping that Friday will work for our people, as they open at 11:00AM on Fridays but 4PM the rest  of the weekddays.

Anyway, a lovely evening.   Music and all but surprisingly, not Irish music.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Celtic Club of Lawton met today.    We went to the Shamrock to find them not open.    They have changed their hours.   They now open at 4PM from Monday through Thursday.    Not enough lunch crowd I guess.  So we went to McAllisters' down the street.    There were six of us today.    We decided not to meet next month as I will be gone and Robbi can't come for sure.   The following month, June,  we are going to try to change our meeting day to Friday at 2PM in the third week.   The Shamrock is open on Friday from 11AM and we do like it there.    I now have the number of the owner so can confirm our welcome.

We talked about St. Patrick and lots of other Irish and Scottish things.  Altogether a good meeting.

It was a beautiful day, up in to the 70s and is supposed to remain that way for the next while.   Possible rain on Sunday.    We sure need it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another lovely day in the upper 60s with the sun shining.   A bit of a breeze but very pleasant.   We really really need rain though and except for a very small chance on Sunday, no prospects.   Our fire danger is high to extreme so we REALLY need it.

Went to Mass and Bible Study this morning.   We are discussing the upcoming Sunday readings until after Easter.   We only got through the first reading from Jeremiah where it says "I will be their God and they will be my people."     (Always one of my favorite quotes.)   and the Psalm.    We always have too much to say and were talking about the fact that we should be more aware of when people need us.   Not just family and friends either but all of God's children.   The secular world calls it Random Acts of Kindness or Play it Forward.   God came up with it first.

We are not meeting again until after Easter.

I did some grocery shopping and cleaned another window this afternoon.   I am getting close to having the inside of the windows done.    Makes me feel good.   I am DOING something again.   Yea!

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

Was home all day.    Just puttered around the house, sewing, cleaning and cooking.

Not very exciting but I will be busy tomorrow with Bible Study and all.

Nicky is laying on my lap in the office snoring his little head off.   Boy does that guy snore.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A busy day.    Quilt Guild was tonight and I had signed up to bring the savory treat.

SO - I baked a loaf of Irish Brown Bread and cut cheese for a cheese platter.  

The meeting was fun.   But the demonstration of binding was confusing to me and went on forever.

Altogether a good day, though it was a bit cooler again.   In the 50s.    Supposed to be cool for a day or two then warm up again.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was over 80 degrees here in Lawton today.  Things are supposed to drop down into the 50's for several days.   When I watch what is going on in the east AND in the midwest, I will not complain about the 50s.   Even though it will get close to freezing during the nights.

A quiet day again, all day at home.    I did have a nice long talk on the phone with a Celtic Friend, Maureen, from Chicago.    That really made the day.

Did a bit of cleaning and sewing again.    I think I am ready to start a new wall hanging,   my friend gave me some motivation.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I must be feeling better.   I actually cleaned my pantry today.   Got rid of icky stuff and have organized so that I know what I have in there.    I tell you, I won't go hungry.

Did some sewing today too.

Now if my creative muse comes back, I will feel whole again.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to Mass and Bible Study this morning.    We were discussing John's story of the Good Shepherd.    Jesus says that the sheep know the shepherd.     It reminded me of a friend telling us that this is indeed true.   Peggy Feider's children raised sheep, lambs, for 4H  at some time.   She said that when they judge the sheep they put them all in the same enclosure but sure enough when the kids call, their sheep come to them.    They know their voices.    What a beautiful analogy.

After Bible Study, I did my grocery shopping.   I had a big winner in the Powerball,   $8.00 so I didn't have to take any money out of my wallet for this week:)

Did some sewing today.   And I enjoyed it.    I have a little mending job to do that I think I will finish tonight.    It is good to be caring about some things anyway.    I even cleaned a shelf in the pantry.

Am home all day tomorrow.   It is supposed to be pleasant. Today was chilly but sunny and not too windy.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was my cleaning lady day so I had Kerry here and my home is sparkling again.    Nicky still barks at her.   I don't think he can figure out her function.

Guess what.   Our Adria, my great granddaughter, is the valedictorian of her class this year.    Isn't that wonderful.   She works so hard and it shows.

My niece, Erin and her Jon, had their baby,. They named her, Mary Rosalie.    So happy for them.   Nice to be a great aunt of a newborn    We haven't had a baby around for a while.

I went to Writer's Club tonight.  Haven't been in over 7 months.   Maybe this will inspire me to get off my you know what and actually write something again.   I feel so dry these past months.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I hope you missed me the last couple of days.    I was in Texas.   Went down for my annual Trip to the Dallas Irish Fest with my sister Nora and he husband Leif,  my brother George and his wife Betsy and my nephew Stenn and his wife Bing.

This was our third year of gathering for the Fest so we now have a tradition going.    We all George and Betsy and I arrived on Friday afternoon and we all went out for dinner.   Then the next  day we took the train to the Irish Fest.   Lots of music, vendors and food.   Then back to Nora and Leif's home for A sumptuous meal of Stenn's Shepherd's pie, Bing's  Chinese dumplings, and smoked salmon.   We also had our very first whisky tasting.    George won.

This morning I hopped in the car abut 11AM Ned made it home by about 2PM.  Tired but happy.and A nick quiet week ahead.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

I took a ride with Bart to Norman to have his shoulder checked.      The examener says that he is doing better than normal and did give him a shot in the shoulder to help the discomfort a bit.   So all is well.    Warmer weather will help if it ever comes.

Went to the Sacrament of Penance tonight at Holy Family.  

Now it is bed time.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Rain this morning, but it had pretty much stopped by the time I headed off to Holy Family for 9AM Mass.   I like going to that Mass before Bible Study and spending a bit of time in the Chapel when they put the monstrance out for Perpetual Adoration for the day. 

Bible Study was very lively.   We are studying the Gospel of John.    He, the beloved apostle, is an interesting read and he makes Jesus very easy to understand.  This week we discussed Jesus healing a man who had been paralized for 38 years.   However, he did it on the Sabbath , so the Jews got all upset about that.    People haven't changed much have they?

Tomorrow I will go to OKCity with Bart for his appointment about his shoulder. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Started off pretty cold, in the 30s, this morning but the temps got up to the mid 60's by the time I had to go out at 2PM this afternoon.

I had my check up with Dr. Aye, my chemo oncologist today.   All is well.   I will see her again in May and will have a PTscan 6 months after my treatments ended.   So for now I will just enjoy being cancer free and healing and feeling better every week.  By the way, I weighed 110 pounds today,   I have gained some of the weight I lost back.    If I get to 115 I will be happy.

No doctor appointments until mid April when I see my family doctor, Dr. Aiku.   I don't expect any changes or problems that I am not aware of there.   (Not with all the testing that has been done on me since I saw her last:)

Guess that was my day.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   The weather has cleared and though it was rather chilly, it was fine as the sun was shining.

It got up to 62 degrees today.   Nicky and I went for a nice walk.    He is going to think that he needs to walk to poop if we get back into the groove.   But that is OK, except for rainy and sleety days.    As we all know,  Good doggies poop when they are on walks with their owners who pick it up and throw it in the thrash:)   And Nicky IS a good dog.

A busy week and next weekend, I will be going to Dallas for the Dallas Irish Fest.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Went to see Dr. Smith, my radiation oncologist, this afternoon.   She says I am doing well.   I will see her again in May after I have a scan.   I probably won't need a full petscan this time.   That is encouraging.   A lesser scan will show what we need and if there are signs, they can do a petscan at that time.    Anyway, one oncologist down.   I see Dr. Aye on Monday to find out if there are any other preventative therapies to ward off the return of the cancer   I will also get labs and my port flushed.

It rained most of the day today.   At least it has to have really helped the drought situation we have been in.

I did a bit of sewing this morning.   I am working on two projects that are difficult so it is a challenge.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I did not leave the house at all today.   It was sleeting almost all day.   The yard is covered in an ice shell.   So are the roads.   Glad I am able to stay home safe and sound in my little warm house.

Hope everybody else is safe and warm also.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A Cold front came through this morning and the temperature dropped 30 degrees, from 62 to 33, in less than two hours.    The rain turned to freezing and we are supposed to continue with freezing rain through tomorrow.

Judy cancelled bible study just in case as the worst is supposed to be just around our study times.  A bunch of older ladies don't need to be out on the streets.

I did my grocery shopping today and a couple of other errands so I can stay home.   I am retired, I could stay home anyway:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary