Well, it was a busy day at home.     I did some writing.    Three poems.    Writer's Club was tonight and I read them all.     They liked them so I thought I would spice this up by putting one of them in this night's blog for you all.

WHAT IF

What if summer was all year long?
When would the growing begin?
What if winter was all year long?
How could the seeds die to live?
What if spring was all year long?
Would there even be seeds to grow?
What if fall was all year long?
When would life ripen and mature?

Hope you like it too.      Til tomorrow.
Love
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I kept busy today.    It was not as warm as I thought it was going to be but Vita and I took two walks anyway.    This afternoon we went down the street to my friend, Robbie's house to bring her the Lawton CWI update about our meeting on Friday.   Robbie does not have computer and I didn't see her in church on Sunday so decided to make her house Vita and my destination.

Had a bunch of calls to make too so the day went fast.   Tomorrow Kerry comes to clean and I have Writer's club in the evening.    I did write a bit this week.     Karl Elder still has me on his email list as to when the POETS AT MEAD are meeting.    Wish I could go and see those friends again.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A beautiful day today.    Temps in the upper 50s and low 60s  - sunny and no wind to speak of.

Vita and I had the nicest walk around the block this afternoon.    She is a good walker and I know will be glad when we go a bit further.     Bart and Barb gave her a Valentine:)    A name tag for her collar..  It has her name, my phone number and my name on one side and then the other side says "Who rescued who."     I love it.     She is not chipped so I am glad she has that information on her now.

Can't believe that February is over half done.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We are on a warming trend until Monday or Tuesday when temps will plummet again.

SO  Vita and I are taking walks to celebrate.    She is so funny because she is still very shy and wary of people walking on the street or if an obviously BIG dog barks.    Then she tries to run for home.

I was home all day.   The first time all week and just relaxed.   Next week will be rather busy but I am glad as one of the events is my Celtic Group and we all DO enjoy our get togethers

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Boy, did I get lazy on blogging this week.     It was a busy week.    Quilt Guild on Monday,   Writer's Club on Tuesday,   Bible study and Mass on  Wednesday..

Thursday was pretty quiet but I seemed to be busy all day.    Today, I got my port flushed.   Hope I will be able to have the port removed in the Fall.    If my next CTSCAN shows that I am clear of cancer perhaps I can.

Today was beautiful.   It was only 48 degrees but there was little wind, so Vita and I took a nice long walk around the block this afternoon.     She sure likes that.    I always say, I have a dog to walk me and am glad that the weather is turning and I am feeling better so Vita can do that.

Happy Valentine's Day
 

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A cold and rainy day.  I saw Dr. Toy, my chiropractor today and he adjusted my aching back.


Quilt guild was tonight .    A nice meeting with instruction on English paper piecing which I will never do but was interesting.    Dee, one of our members, has had her daughter, who does t shirts design one for our Quilt show next year.       So I ordered one of those,   You know me.   Jeans and Tshirts and we will be easily found at our quilt show.

Supposed to get warmer by the weekend

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A lovely Sunday.    A bit cloudy but warm.

Went to Mass this morning.   And to coffee afterwards.    Then spent the day replanting my Aerogarden.

This evening went to the Seafood Party restaurant to help my great granddaughter Adria celebrate her 15th birthday.    Can't believe she is 15.    She is a lovely girl, as is her sister, and growing up much too fast.   It is always fun for me to spend time with family for these events.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A pleasant day.   I was able to be home for most of it.   I did make a quick trip to Walmart for some potting soil as I am redoing my AeroGarden and want to try to save my herbs that have done so well in it.  May sunroom seems to be the perfect climate, atmosphere, whatever for most plants.    I probably will get tired of them:)

My Vita was sick this morning but seems to have recovered.   I don't know that it is about dogs.    THey seem to do this sometimes.

Got a lot done today - the aerogarden for one.    So feel that I am not a slug anymore:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Snow   Snow   Snow

We had between 4 and 6 inches here in Lawton.    Everything was closed,    except the mail.    We had sand and salt strewn on the main roads but not on everything.      Sure glad I could stay home.

Vita was horrified when I opened the door this morning.    She stepped in to the snow then came right back in.   It was almost 10AM before I got her to go to the bathroom.     Good girl, she holds it.    I finally TOOK her out.   My front walk has no snow on it and the driveway was clearing so she was able to gutz it out eventually.   This was unusual.    The past couple of years we have had such mild winters.   Oh well, one storm does not make a bad winter.

So a quiet day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a cloudy windy day to day never getting over 35 degrees.    What makes it worse is that we are supposed to get (I know my Wisconsin friends are laughing) we are supposed to get 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight and through Wednesday afternoon.

I know you are all laughing but we are ill prepared for this, unlike you guys,   (me included)    Everything is closed down tomorrow,   school, Ft, Sill and the government.    So my bible study is cancelled.    Shucks.   That is such a welcome break in my week.     Well, it will be dangerous out there so we all SHOULD be safe.
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Dia Dhuit
Mary

We had a cloudy day but the temperatures were quite nice.    However, a possible snow storm, the biggest of the season, is supposed to hit us late Tuesday and in to Wednesday.    Just when we were beginning to think we might escape that this year.

I went and renewed my car  and driver's licenses today.    I no longer have to pay for my driver's license.   These small benefits are helpful.

I also did my grocery shopping and got my lottery ticket.    Can't miss that you know.  These ARE the lucky numbers that Dick picked out:)

Bart stopped by for a bit this morning.     Always glad to have him stop by.    We just visit.    He liked miss Vita a lot.

Tomorrow, doctor visit and Writer's Club.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Another Wonderful day.    Vita and I took two walks today.    This afternoon we walked clear around the block in 72 degrees.    BUT we are expecting snow on Wednesday, I think.   

Puxatwany Phil predicted that we would have an early spring.   but that groundhog is only right 40% of the time.    Don't know why we put so much faith in what he says.

Vita discovered that there are squirrels in the backyard and looks for them now and even tries to climb the trees to get them.    Brave little girl.

I went to the 8:30AM mass this morning and for the coffee afterwards. 

I mixed together a small meatloaf for my supper tonight.    Meatloaf just sound good.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy Imbolc.   This is the second season of the eight Celtic seasons.  Tucked between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox,  it is a big part of the Bridget story as today is her feast day.

We had a lovely day today.   I walked Miss Vita this afternoon at 62 degrees.    A big jump from this morning at 36 degrees.

Sorry I haven't written the past couple of days.    Just got busy.    Today I had a conference call with my Celtic International Board.    What a pleasure.    These are friends from Wisconsin and Chicago and I don't see them now.      Good to hear so many of their voices.

Spent some time today rotating some of my herbs that I grow in the house.    Want to be ready for spring.    I know I have lots of time yet but want them to get happy in their new pots.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cold today.    41 degrees was the highest I saw.    I know my Wisconsin friends and relatives are laughing at me.     But I WAS Cold.     I still took Miss Vita for twn short walks.    With her pretty blond fur, it has to be colder to bother her.    She does not like rain or a cold wind.

Went to Mass this morning and then to Bible Study;    As usual we had an exciting mind opening conversation.     Lots of questions, lots of answers.    We are studying the Gospel of Matthew  in case I hadn't told you that.     Starting with the Beatitudes.

Then I went home and rested until I had my eye doctor appointment.   I told you I lost my glasses, I think, and have been using the previous prescription which helps but is far less than I need.    The house ate them you know.   The house has eaten other things but this is the most serious.    I should have my new ones on about a week.

So home until tomorrow evening.    Yea.    I told Vita and she wonders why I have to leave tomorrow evening:)

Did Dhuit
Mary

Well, it rained all morning and into the afternoon.    Poor Vita was not a happy girl.   I made her go out twice, once one the leash when the rain was down to a drizzle.      Finally it stopped but I had to drag her out the door to prove it too her.      At least she got to do her business.

I just got home from Writer's Club.     Read a poem and the St. Andrew chapter of my patron saint book.    The others seemed to like them both.      What we all have to do is see about getting published.    The others are doing so well it would be a shame for the world not to read them.

Tomorrow Bible study and eye doctor.     Vita will be very unhappy with me being gone twice.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was another quiet day and a good thing, because I did not feel very good until this afternoon.

I did have an appointment With Dr. Toy and he said I was really out of adjustment.   I am back in now so hope to feel better tomorrow morning.

Vita and I enjoyed the lovely mid 60's weather.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Went to the 8:30AM mass again this morning.    I sure like that.   When you go to the same mass, you get to know people especially if you go for coffee and donuts afterwards:)

It was in the mid 60s again today.  Vita and I went out three times for a little walk.   Eventually we will go around the block and up to the park, but usually I am not ready for that.   We did it once though  (not as far as the park) and Vita loved it.

Aside from that I really didn't do anything at all exciting.    But I am content in my little home.
Tomorrow I seed Dr. Toy, my chiropractor.   My right shoulder is a bit sore.      This is new.   I hope he can figure it out.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A gorgeous sunny day topping off at 62 degrees which is quite comfortable.    Vita and I took two walks today.     She and I like that.

I did some shopping this morning for a list of things that I needed as I hate to shop and waited until there WAS a list.     Found everything.

Bart and Barb stopped by this afternoon,   My Chinese New Year card from Bing was sent to their address.   I will let Stenn and Bing know my address.    Guess I missed that last year.    Love being remembered and loved.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A red letter day.     It was warm this afternoon so when I took Miss Vita out for a walk, we went clear around the block.    Wow.    Weather holding we both will be in good shape.

Was home all day.  Did all my wash and folded and put away.

Made an appointment to have my carpet cleaned next Thursday.    So I will have to prepare for that.    At least I care about things again.   Yee Haw.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I DID get to stay home all day today.     Was sure nice and Miss Vita always liked it.

I am starting to have tax stuff dribble in and have gone through my receipts for 2019 to get rid of the stuff I don't need.

It was not TOO cold, so Vita and I went for a couple of short walks.    She much prefers doing her business while we are walking, much as Nicky did.    I think it gets her inner self moving:)

Did a bit of editing on my book and a real little bit of sewing.     Want to try to do a poem before I sleep.

Got a nice newsy letter from my cousin,  Fr. Mike Shea, who is a missionary in Thailand that has established an orphanage/home for children with AIDS or who come from parents with AIDS.    Love his letters.    He is a unique individual and I am proud to be related.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another busy day.   I get to be home now until Sunday;

Hope you are all well.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was rather busy today.

Kerry came to clean the house this morning.    Then I did some grocery shopping.

Then tonight went to Writer's Club.     There were four of us there and we had some good readings.    I am reading the revised chapters of my Patron Saints book and sometimes a poem.     We have two novels in the works.    Actually three if Mike comes.    Marti usually has a "story" based on her patients, she is a counselor.       She, of course, does not tell specific stories, but consolidations and summaries.     Very interesting.

So.    I am tired tonight and ready for bed.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It is starting to rain outside.

The weekend was very quiet.   I went to Mass on Sunday and to coffee after mass to visit but the rest of the time was at home just puttering around.

Today, my friend, Robbi and I went to the hospital to visit a mutual friend, Pam, who is there for abdominal pain that they are trying to figure out.    Pam is a dear.   When I had my cancer surgery, she came to the hospital and visited me as a member of the parish, and she did not even KNOW me.    I have never forgotten this.   

The Utility company came today to mark off where the lines are so that they can fix my sewer connection.    Please pray that it will not cost tooooooo much:)  I expect to hear from the company and get an estimate by the end of the week.    I miss my sweetheart.    He took care of all of this stuff.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

We had our Lawton Celtic Group gathering at Milano's Italian Restaurant here in Lawton.    An excellent meal and service so we decided to go back there next month too.    First time for that since we lost our Irish restaurant several months ago.

I did our "program".   (we decide what we are going to talk about the next month before we leave)   I had forgotten, but I have the flags of the seven Celtic nations along with our American Flag so I brought them and showed them to everybody along with a bit of a history of each one.     There are seven , you know,    Ireland, Scotland, The Isle of Mann, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and Galacia.
It was fun.     Everybody seemed to enjoy it.     Especially, the Isle of Mann.     Look it up:)

So a quiet weekend ahead.   Hope you have the same.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another busy Day.   It started out rather pleasant, weather wise, but quickly deteriorated.  Tonight it is damp and windy.    But Tiva and I did get out for two short walks today anyway,    She is good for me.

I had bible study this morning.     We had a few new people as the parish bible study is starting this week and we are a part of that when Father Phil schedules it.     The rest of the year we just study whatever the concensus is.     Fr. Phil chose, Matthew the beatitudes this time and it is starting our just great.    The title is how to be happy.

This afternoon, I had my six week haircut and then got my car gassed up on the way home.  

Tomorrow, I get to stay home all day.    Having a workman come to do an estimate on a plumbing problem and intend to work on an "impossible" quilt I started several years ago:)

Hope your day was special
Dia Dhuit
Mary   

Well, this was a day and a half.     I had a quiet morning but a lab appointment and doctor appointment at 2:15 this afternoon then Writer's Club tonight.

The doctor says all is well and that I don't have to come back for 6 months..  (This is the oncologist);   Good deal.    Then I will have my next scan and possibly get this port out.

Writer's club was great.   There were 5 of us and we all had something to share.

Til tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Home all day again.    It was COLD.   You in Wisconsin will disagree with me but 27 degrees at 10Am is Cold no matter how you look at it.     It did get up to the mid 40s and we are supposed to warm up again in the next couple of days.

I have been so tired these days that these times at home, I hope, are giving me a chance to regroup.

Got quite a bit of planning and scheduling done today.

Hope you are all well and warm

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was home all day today.    It was still in the high 60's according to my thermometer.

We are supposed to be having a cold front which might even bring a dusting or up to 2 inches of snow.

I was remembering that when Bart and I moved to Minnesota,  the first time it snowed, our Zero, dog, was totally confused and barked his head off.   Poor baby, he had never seen anything like that.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Another warm day.    They are coming to an end, at least for the weekend, which doesn't seem quite fair.

Vita and I had two nice walks today.    I need to push my self to go further but am still rather lazy about that.

Only had one short errand so spent most of the day at home.   It was nice.   I miss people but did get a lot done over the day.

Dia dhuit
Mary

Another rather warm day.   It got up to 60 degrees this afternoon.    Started off in the 30's so we do have quite a swing.    It is unseasonably warm for us though and we need rain as there is wind and fire danger.


Took miss Vita to the vet today for her final booster on one of her shots.    I found out that she had pin worms when I got her.    (I missed that somehow but they had treated her for that anyway) She is negative now so is just perfect:)

My house cleaner came today so I am all set.


For what, I don't know    Tee Hee

Dia Dhuit
Mary

You are getting two today.    Don't know HOW I managed not to post the other day, but when I went in to blogger today discovered that I had  a DRAFT.    OOPS>

Today was rather quiet.   I did go out to get my Lottery ticket and to pick up some wine so that I can stay home later in the week.

Had a plumber come over because my toilets have been flushing slowly and rising up in the bowl.   Found out after three calls on this that my main is broken so I have bigger problems.     Will take care of that in the next couple of days.    Am I ever blessed.   I CAN take care of it.

Was a lovely day.   HOpe this winter continues this way.    Hope your 2020 starts better than mine:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I went to Mass last night instead of this morning because the parish had a pot luck dinner after the Saturday night mass.     I know enough p

It was quite pleasant today.    Got up into the lower 60s.  Though there was a good wind blowing over the plains to make it feel a bit cooler it was not bad at all.    Vita and I went out for a couple of walks.    She almost got away from me again.    Somebody opened their garage door and scared the peewadden out of her.   I was able to introduce her to my neighbor Bob today.

She was, I think, glad that Paisley and Gracie went home.   She ran around the house like a crazy dog when she got up.    Oh well.    It will happen again and they did adapt to each other so I am pleased.

Got my port flushed today.    All is well.

Hope all is well with you.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

What a wonderful couple of days.    Jim and his two doggies, Paisley and Gracy, were here for the New Year Days.   Yes Days.

I actually stayed up until midnight on New Years Eve because I had someone to talk to.    Jim and I toasted 2020 with his beer and my wine.     It was great.

Last night I actually stayed up until 9PM so it pays to have people in the house to stimulate my energy.   Don't actually know how I would do with someone living with me.    Jim for these visits is very easy and we enjoy it but perhaps both of us would tire of it after a while.    Who knows.   At least he knows he always has a place to come.    I love it when he is here and his doggies LOVE my backyard and the squirrels.     He likes it because he doesn't have to stay out with them as he does at his place.

Vita and the girls got along OK.   They didn't play together but obviously liked each other so it works.

Still can't believe that is is 2020.
Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Here it is New Year's Eve already.       Jim came yesterday for a few days and we are having good visits.    Watching the dogs get to know  each other is fun.     All is well,    Tiva is a bit suspicious but tolerant -   She probably doesn't know how to react as they are so much bigger than the dogs she was around before.

Jim went over to Bart's to visit this afternoon.     Some Guy time.    I always believe in that.    They are good brothers.    I am truly blessed with all my children.

I'll be going to Mass for the Holy Day tonight at 6:30.    Then Jim and I are going to TRY to stay up til midnight.     Neither of us stay up much past 9PM    (Me earlier) so this should be interesting.

Anyway

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Love you all

Mary

I was an usher at Mass this morning.     Always glad to do a service for the community and I am trying not to get too overwhelmed.    The Mass was nice.  Full of Holy Family stories.

I spent the day cleaning out STUFF and making Bran Muffin mix.    It will go well with the Green Meatballs that I will be making for New Years Day.


Any takers?

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We had welcome rain last night and this morning.     We have been in near drought situations for some time.   Vita is not too happy with it but she will get used to changes as time goes on.
She is a sweet girl and has bonded with me very well.   I am truly blessed.

Spent part of the day winding up the year.    I figure anything I can get done now will be easier when Tax season and other things come up.    I am trying to go through closets and get rid of clutter.   AND its not even spring yet?

Dia Dhuit\
Mary

Another lovely day in Oklahoma     Wonder why I miss Wisconsin?

I got my car serviced today and spent the rest of the day getting my finances in order.

Glad I am thinking any way.    

Vita is doing just fine.   She is a lover and is learning to walk.   So we will be good for each other as the weather permits.

Can't believe that it is almost 2020.    I remember when I was Young - yes I was young - that I was amazed that in the year 2000 I would be 60 years old.   which sounded ancient at the time.    This year I will be 80.   An octogenarian.

Wow

Dia dhuit
Mary

What a nice Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Last night I joined The Adam Benoit's for their annual Christmas Eve Party and Dirty Santa Exchange.     Great meal,    I brought Figgy Hobbin for Lexie.   I got a wine bag for my Dirty Santa Gift.    Sounds right doesn't it.

Today, Marlies made rouladin and brought it over her for a dinner.    I made mashed potatoes,   Barb brought salad and dessert.     Barb's uncle Fritz was here too.    So the five of us had a wonderful meal and a nice evening of visiting.

Vita gets along well with everybody.    She is shy but does not bark or run away.

Merry Christmas to you all.
Dia Dhuit
Love

Mary

Went to Mass this morning and gave Fr. Phil a copy of my Christmas Poem.   It was a lovely mass foretelling the birth of Jesus.

Spent the rest pf the day at home.   Can't tell you quite what I did but I was busy most of the day.

When I got home from Church, Vita made the first real noises that I have ever heard from her.   Kind of shrill and loud so I am glad that she is basically a quiet little girl :)

Looks like I will be making Mashed potatoes for Christmas day after spending Christmas Eve with the Adam and Alexia Benoits.     Am I blessed, or WHAT.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A quiet day.  I didn't go anywhere.   I did take my Vita for a couple of short walks to get her used to walking on a leash.   She met my neighbor,  Billy, and was not to alarmed.   If more that one person approaches her at once, she heads for home.    Don't know why she is afraid but she is a shy little girl.

I baked today and it was a disaster.   Don't know what is happening to me but guess I am out of practice:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It started out REALLY cold, in the low 20's this morning but has risen nicely to the upper 50's.    Quite pleasant and they say seasonable.

Little Miss Vita is getting exposed to the leash by going to the mailbox every day with me and is doing just fine.    She didn't seem afraid at all and only looks a bit surprised when I steer her the way I want to go.   We are doing just fine.    So far the only noise that little girl has made is to snore occasionally when she sleeps:)

The only out of the house need I had was grocery shopping.   Tomorrow nowhere and then on Friday I will be going to my Celtic meeting.     Looking forward to that.   

Vita seems fine when I am gone and is SO glad when I come back.     So we are settling in just fine.   She met one of the neighbors yesterday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

My doggie and I are doing quite well.    I should be remembering to let you know this, but have been busy with just keeping stable with her.    She is very shy but seems to have accepted me as her new Mom.

We are doing just fine.   I have a  very quiet week  so we will get to know each other by the end of the week.

Love
Dia Dhuit
Maryh

I have a doggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now if I can convince her that everything is OK we will be fine.   Actually she is being very good but seems reluctant to move around the house and, of course, is not too sure what she should consider me to be.     I want her to "love me more than life itself" but that will take more than a day:)

She is a sweet  thing, a bit shy.    Her foster mother had her for three years and called her Vita which will remain her name, of course.  The only thing that DOES bother me is that the foster mother was unable to afford boosters for shots etc in January so poor little Vita is a year behind.    I have an appointment with Dr. Fiorello on Monday.   They can update her, do whatever else needs to be done and give her a good grooming.    That way I won't be the bad guy giving a bath.

I am all ready for Christmas except for some Christmas Cards.   And now I have my Christmas furry friend.

By the way,   Barbara went with me this whole day to search for doggies.    What a Gal.    Bart seemed pleased.   He will be when he meets her.


Dia Dhuit
Mary

What a busy few days.     I have had doctor appointments,  meetings, some decorating and baking and just plain keeping up with bills etc.

I have three Christmas cards already so will have to get to that soon.    All my out of state packages are one their way.    I panicked when they said that posting late would end up with late deliveries and ended up sending WAY too soon.    Silly me.  At least they will be there.

Going over to Bart and Barb's tonight for a lasagna dinner.    Lucky me.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I went to the Post Office this morning and mailed all my packages, so those of you who get candy etc, expect it by Monday.    It seems early, but I kept hearing stories about there being delays if you wait too long. 

Then I worked around the house and on some small projects until tonight when I went to Writer's Club.    There were four of us and we all read things so it was fun.    We will not be meeting until after the New Year.    Tomorrow will be the last Bible Study until next year too.  

Well,   we'll all enjoy the holidays.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This was a nice day.    I did some Christmas decorating and baked some beer bread for the Quilt Guild Christmas Party and Pot Luck.     

The party was at one of our member's home.    A Beautiful Home.       We had a grand spread of food while we enjoyed each other's company.     Then after a Bad Santa Gift exchange we visited some more and then came home.   One of my friends, Judy Haley, who is also in bible study with me, picked me up so I have friends now. 

It was a grand party.

It was cold outside today and is supposed to continue cold for a few days

Dia Dhuit

Mary. 

I went out today to the Humane Society event at the Pet Smart across the street to see if they had a doggie for me.   They didn't but took my number and my needs .   I actually got a text from them but somebody already beat me to her.

Bart went with me and we also went to the Lawton Animal Shelter.   THey did not have any either and I embarrassed myself by tripping on their drainage system and falling.   Had to fill out an accident report and everything.    I am really OK.    I think I learned from my mother how to fall:)

Spent the rest of the day working on Christmas.   I should finish the out of state stuff by Monday morning.   Yea!!!!

Dia DHuit

Mary

Everybody can relax.    I spent the day making the Peanut Butter Buckeyes.   Whew  I was told years ago that if we don't have Buckeyes, why do we have Christmas.  

I was home all day.    Sure is lonely without Critters.    Tomorrow I am going to Pet Smart with Bart to check out the animals that the Humane Society is bringing to highlight.    Hope I am lucky.   I will get one through a shelter as Dick always said - If you get an animal, save a life.

I am ready, he or she will save my life or at least make it better.
[Dia dhuut
Mary

A busy day.

The plumber came out today to check my plumbing which has been ac ting up again.    There are a couple of things I can to to help the problem which I will put in place immediately.    Part of the problem is that I back up to an apartment complex.    But this should still not be happening.   I have found things myself which do help.

This afternoon I took my car to the dealer for diagnosis because my engine light was on.    I do have a policy to cover some maintenance and it will help.  They should have the parts needed by Monday.   I CAN drive the car as long as I keep checking the temperature.    Fortunately, I do not drive far and the car, in this cooler weather does not heat up too much.

I will stay home even more because of this and work on making candy and preparing packages for mailing for Christmas and of course,  writing out my Christmas Cards.

Glad I have things to do.   I miss my critters so.   Tomorrow the Humane Society is having critters at the Pet Smart across the street and I will go to get the feel of things.   Maybe I'll get lucky.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Was a busy day.

Bible Study at 10AM.     Haircut at 1PM followed by a stop at the car dealer because my engine light is on.    They will diagnose tomorrow afternoon.    On the way home the skid light came on too so I am inclined to think it is electrical.

On the way home I filled up my tank.

Then I finished the afternoon by making a batch of fudge.   Just have Buckeyes and Hello Dollies to make before I pack up Christmas Boxes.     I should be done by mid next week.

Hope all is well

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home all day today until this evening when I went to church for the Advent Penance service.   We have a service and follow it with confession.    I like that because it gets you ready for the sacrament.

I worked on some sewing projects and sorted and clustered all my baking things as I will start making candy this weekend.   I finally have everything I need.

Tomorrow is Bible Study and I get a haircut in the afternoon.

Saw some footage of Wisconsin.   Lots of snow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

A quiet day.   I finished shopping for the ingredients for the candy that I make for the family.    Will start that soon as it keeps and I have to get it there before Christmasn.
The weather was pleasant.    Not very warm but tolerable.    Little wind which helped and sunny.

Talked to Barbara, Bart and Marti so I have had conversations with the world and don't feel so along.   Sure miss my critters.    I will be going to the Humane Society this week sometime when they are open.    They were not open today.

Miss all of you
Love
Mary

an't believe it is December already.     I am not nearly ready to DO Christmas and it is a short four weeks away.

Jim went home today shortly after noon.    We had a good few days.   Company for me and a bit of a vacation for him.      He is such a good man.    Another blessing that Dick gave to me.    I enjoyed having his doggies here too.     I miss my Nicky and now don't even have my Fluffy cat to attend to of an evening.      Poor things and poor me.   SO  I am going to look for a new furry friend this week.
My Christmas present to myself.

Should be a comparatively quiet week coming up so I should be able to make a dent in Christmas.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Sorry I haven't written for a couple of days but Thanksgiving was busy and fun.    I hope yours was the same.     We have a lot to be thankful for besides the wonderful meal that was set before us.    All the friends and family loving each other is a joy to see.   I did tell you that my Jim is here for a few days with his two doggies.   We are enjoying the visit SO much.

Yesterday, was a sad day.    My neighbor, Bryce, from across the street came over to tell me that there was a dead cat in their yard that looked like my Fluffy.    And it was my Fluffy.    She apparently got hit by a car, my sweet girl that was so street wise, I thought.   Jim helped me bag up her sweet body and dispose of it.      I am so upset.    Now I have no living thing to care for.      I will be looking for another dogie soon but am so glad that Jim and his Paisley and Gracie are here right now.   The house will be so empty.

I don't want to write any more tonight.   I am getting too sad.

Dia dhuit

Mary

What a nice day.    We were supposed to get rain this afternoon, but that has been delayed.

I made a pumpkin pie and Figgy Hobbin for the Thanksgiving feast tomorrow at the Benoit's home.

Jim got here at about 3PM and we have been enjoying a family time together.  Sure glad that he could come.    His doggies are fun too.   A bit big for my taste:)   notice the :), but they are sweet as can be and they love me.    I can tell.

Tomorrow Thanlsgiving.    And I have so much to be thankful for.

God love you all

Mary

Hi Everyone.   I took a couple of days off from the blog.    Nothing exciting is really happening and I have managed somehow to catch a cold.

So I am holed up in my little cave of a house trying to take care of myself and to stay away from others so I don't pass this on.   The weather has been dry and in the upper 60s during the day.     I  will be happy to have a doggy to walk me again.       After Thanksgiving.

I made the pie crust today and tomorrow will bake the pumpkin pie and the Figgy Hobbin for the dinner at Adam and Alexia's house.

Been doing some sewing too.

Love you all\
Mary

It got up to 67 degrees today.   Felt a bit cooler with the wind, but a welcome day.

I made the cranberry relish this afternoon,   That way it can mature and not be sugary on Thanksgiving.    I am glad Alexia asked for it because I might have forgotten or just decided it was a ME thing.

Went to Bart and Barb's this afternoon to visit with Marlies who is staying with them for a couple of days.     She had knee replacement last Thursday and needs someone with her.    Her son, Fred, is coming tomorrow or Monday and will take over for Barbara.   Marlies said that the doctor said she could go home on Wednesday.

She looks good but experiences pain a lot.     Time and therapy will help.

Am home again and settling down for the evening.    Talked to Jim.   He is PLANNING to come for Thanksgiving.     Good.   I love all my kids and miss those who are not here.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cold again today.      I did go out once.    Had to have my port flushed.   Next time will be next year, would you believe.

I also stopped at Hallmark and cashed in a bunch of coupons and credits on Cards and stuff.   


I spent the rest of the day at home working on projects.   I finished my first crocheting project in probably 35 years today.    A lap robe.    I can see errors but it is warm and will be nice for someone.   Now I am starting to feel comfortable with the stitches again.

A quiet weekend for me ahead.   

Marlies had a successful knee surgery.    I hope they will ask for help if they need it.    I will offer again.     Perhaps a meal.   or transportation  or "Marlies Sitting"
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Dia Dhuit

Mary

The weather woman said that it was an icky day today.    Didn't bother me.    I went grocery shopping between showers and was home in my warm little house the rest of the time.   Being retired does have its advantages.

Spent the rest of the day working on various projects and fine tuning planning for the holidays.    I am making Figgy Hobbin, Pumpkin pie and Cranberry Relish for the Thanksgiving dinner.    Glad people like my cooking.   I will make the relish this weekend as it needs time to mature.

The next few days are pretty quiet.   I get my port flushed tomorrow and will stop at Hallmark to use up some coupons for Christmas.

Love you all
Mary

A mixed weather day.   Not too warm, not to cold.   Sprinkles in the morning a light rain in the afternoon.    We need the rain so badly.   I hope we get more.

Went to Mass this morning before Bible Study.   Bible Study was lively.    We had lots of things to talk about then read II Corinthians,   our last study which always chooses certain sections, from the beginning to the end.      We figured that was a good way to wind up that particular study.

We will not meet next week because it is the day before Thanksgiving.

Bart came to visit this afternoon.   I always like that.     Someone in the house and someone special.

I have a couple of sewing projects almost done.    Should finish them by Sunday.

Yea

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a beautiful November day,   well up into the 70s and sunny.     I was supposed to be home all day until Writer's Club but got a call from my dentist.    My Thursday appointment was cancelled but they could see me this afternoon.    So I went and now have the cleanest teeth in town:)

I did a lot of work on some of the projects that I have started too.   I should finish two of the five by the end of the week.

Writer's Club was fun.   Four of us were there and I heard chapters from three books and they listened to four poems that I had prepared.    I am finally starting to get some inspiration now and am feeling much better about things.    Now if my Nicky was still here.    

I have decided that after Thanksgiving, I will begin a search for another doggy.     Somebody must need me out there.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was quite a pleasant day today.   Sunny a bit, not too windy and the temperatures were comfortable, in the mid 60s.

I went to the 8:30AM Mass.   Always good and then I had coffee and === after  Mass so that I could visit a bit with people.

Home again, I took a nap.   I was still tired from yesterday and really had trouble sleeping last night.  I have been working on several projects, bills and communications this afternoon.

Talked to Bart but that is the only voice I heard this afternoon.   I am so glad we have decided to touch base EVERY day.     He is a great guy,

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I went to a quilting class that I had signed up for a couple of months ago with Barbara.    It was on paper piecing a poinsettia table runner.     It was really hard and started at 9::30AM and ended at 4:30PM.    I am totally exhausted.

Glad I had something to do and hope that I learned enough to finish the thing at some point.  I enjoyed the company of all the other ladies.

Tomorrow will be quiet.    I will go to an early mass and then spend the rest of the day at my own speed.

Hope you are all well.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Today was a bit better.
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I kept myself busy with things around the house and that I need to do this weekend and then went to the Red Lobster for a meeting with my Celtic Friends.    There were 10 of us there.   One was a new person so I feel very good about the event.    We discussed the 7 Celtic Nations  - who they are - how they developed.    People seemed to like it.    I am so glad,    It is a fun social event.

I got flowers today from Richard and Brenda for my loss of my Nicky.   They gave him his firs toy which we called Squealers and is still here.

Tomorrow I am going to a quilting class.   Must keep busy.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I have been trying to keep myself busy but I am afraid that I was forgetting to Blog.    Perhaps I didn't want to depress everybody.

Yesterday, I went to Bible study and to lunch with some friends.   So I am getting on with things.   I would say getting back but without my Nicky, I need to establish new and or different patterns.    This I will do.    Eventually , in about a week or two, I will start looking for a companion dog again.   It is hard but as I say, I like having a dog around.     I don't ask much.    They have to be housebroken, they have to like children and they have to be willing to love me more  than life itself:)  

Today, I did some grocery shopping and baked some cranberry bread for a couple of meetings that are coming up that we are asked to bring treats to.  

The weather is a BIT warmer but it is still too cold for November.    We probably have a long cold winter ahead.

Hope you all are well and healthy and keeping warm.   Cold seems to be everywhere.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

This is a very sad and lonely day for me.     I had to take my Nicky to the vet to be put to sleep.   I tried to get him to eat from the time I got him home from the vet last week but was only able to syringe feed him.    He was beginning to look at me with hurt eyes because all I did was shove things down his throat and he was so very tired and weak.     I don't really think he was in pain or I would have gone sooner.

As I always do with my beloved animals, I held him in my arms and cuddled him until he was gone, then stayed with him for a little bit.    I will miss him SO much.   I have pretty much stopped crying but this blog is making me weepy again.   It's OK though I still miss my other past animals, why would I not weep for Nicky?

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was warm today and the next two or three days are going to be FREEZING.    The only thing I have tomorrow is a quilt guild meeting in the evening.

Just got home from the best  dinner at Bart And Barb's   Marlies was there too.      I took Nicky along.    He is still not eating except for what I syringe into his tummy twice a day.    He did eat a couple of pieces of Barb's goulash which is more than he will do for me.

I am afraid that there is really nothing more I can do for my little guy.    I cannot keep syringing food into him and watching him fade away like he is.     Will talk to Dr. Fiorillo tomorrow but I have to do what is best for my Nicky.    Heart trouble and diabetes are just too much for his littleness.

Pray for me.    I am so tired.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Except for one quick errand   I was able to be home all day.

Nicky is still being fed by syringe, but took a nice walk with me today.

Please pray that he will start eating.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

What a day.

The morning was quiet so I got a LOT done around here before my appointment with Miracle Ear at 11:30AM when I got my hearing aid.    Yes.   I have a hearing aid.   Fortunately it is just in one ear, the right one.   My left ear seems to be holding up quite well.    Perhaps will until I die.

Then I spent the afternoon WAITING.    I had called Meadow View and they said I could get Nicky but not until 5PM.   Needless to say, I was there a little early.     He is much better and his sugars are settled down.      He still is not eating, but Dr. Fiorillo sent me home with syringes if this continues.   Just keep tempting him until he is stronger.      He also sent some anti nausea pills for him.  If he does throw up I have to call right away.

He has already checked out his back yard and is settled at my feet under the desk.    We will be happy sleepers tonight.  

Dia Dhuit
Mary

We were supposed to have rain today, but the weather people keep putting it off.   Now they are saying late tonight or early tomorrow.    The temperatures are at least reasonable, neither too hot nor too cold.

I saw Dr. Toy today.    I was really out of sync.    He put me back together:) and will see me next week.    That tells you.    I have been seeing him once a month just to be sure everything is OK.

Then I went right to Bible Study.    Got there as a funeral mass was in process, so I slipped in the back to pray for the deceased.   Mother always went to funeral masses for parish members when they moved across from the church.    She said that someone should be there, just from the parish.    I felt that way today and was able to receive communion for her passing.

Nicky is still at the Vet.   He is still not eating but feels a bit better.   He is more alert.    I will call again in the morning to see if they got his appetite revived.

I just keep praying for all my "wounded" loves.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A little cooler today and there is supposed to be rain tomorrow.

Just got back from Writer's Club.   Heard some interesting readings again and read a couple of my older poems.    I am doing some writing but am still a bit dry.     But I am trying.

Nicky is still at the Vet's.    I figure he will be ready to come home on Thursday.    He has to be eating at least something and holding it down.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Nicky is spending a couple of days in the hospital.   He is so weak but Dr. Firoello believes that he can get him well enough that I can take care of him and have him for my "bestest" friend.    I will miss him for the next two nights but that is minor if I can have him back again.

I had a doctor appointment to day with my GP and got my flu shot.   I am in pretty good shape otherwise.

The rest of the day was quiet.   Did a bit of crocheting and caught up on my finances.

Have a great evening
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Quite a busy day and quite a nice one.

Janet called me yesterday to tell me that Bret hadanother blockage of a vessel around the heart, was in great pain and had to have another stint put in.     Apparently it helped as I talked to him today and he sound strong and will go home either today or tomorrow.    He is taking time off work to heal.  

I was so relieved to hear that he was improving to.

Went to Mass this morning and prayed for all of my loved ones.    This has been a really rough patch.

I made lasagna and a cherry pie and had Bart and Barb and Marlies over for dinner tonight.     A lovely evening.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Was a nice day today.   Sunny.   Not exactly warm but pleasant.   Nicky and I took a short walk.   He was very weak until this afternoon.   He finally ate something and seemed to perk up.

I was busy most of the day.    Not too busy but pleasantly so.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today I    went    to  Miracle  Ear  and got   tested for hearing loss  in my right ear.    I am right.  It is quite severe.    I have ordered  a hearing aid.

Went grocery  shopping afterwards and then out to dinner  to the Outback  with Bart and Barb.

Tomorrow is a holyday so I  will go to Masss.
Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cold and windy all day today and then when I went to Writers Club this evening it was raining.   A cold damp rain.

Writers Club was really good tonight.    We all had something to share and there were five of us there.   I read a new poem that I have written.    It was not gloom and doom so I know I am feeling better.

Tomorrow is supposed to be cold and rainy also.    Actually the rest of the week is pretty chilly.

Until then.
Love
Mary

It is chilly today but no rain.    We are supposed to get more rain tomorrow and Wednesday.    We still are in rather drought conditions and I will welcome it.    But then.   I can pretty much stay home in my nice warm house with my cuddly dog.

I kept myself busy today working on three projects that I want to have completed by the middle of November.

Nicky is such a picky eater.    I keep trying to tempt him with good stuff.    Tonight I scrambled an egg in some hamburger.      I even tasted it myself before giving it to him.  He dove into it right away but only ate about a third of it.     I hate throwing all that food away!!!

Hope you are all well.

I miss you
Dia Dhuit
Mary

A lovely Mass this morning.   Fr. Phil is back from his vacation and he always gives relevant sermons.   He really needed his vacation though.   Priests have to work doubly hard these days due to the shortage and to the scandals that have plagued us.    We must remember that most of our pastors are God Loving men who want to serve.

The rest of the day, I worked on the three projects that I am working on.    Want them done by mid November

Love you all
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I DID get to be home ALL day today  again.    What a pleasure.   I worked on three projects that I have going and did a bit of writing.

Nicky is going to get spoiled.    Well, tomorrow I will go to Mass in the morning and go to coffee with my friends.     The coming week is fairly quiet.   I do have some commitments which I like because I do like to be with people.    Dick found that funny.   He was perfectly content to just be with me.     

I miss him so much.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

S chilly and rainy day in Oklahoma.   We can use the rain.\
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I was home all day today.   Nicky loved it.    I worked on several of my craft projects and rested  a lot.

Tomorrow will be much the same.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a rainy cold day today.    The temps were in the forties    With the wind factor it was in the thirties.     Nicky is not thrilled.    I tried to take him for a walk this afternoon and he told me in his quiet way (heading back to the house) that he was just fine in the house thank you.

We are still expecting rain tomorrow.    We really need the rain but I am glad that I do not have to go anywhere until Sunday when I will go to Mass in the morning.   I have plenty to keep me occupied  (or lazy) for the two days.

I now have my house in good shape, my car in good shape (it is seven years old you know.   Only 30,299 miles on it)    I figure if I take care it will last for quite some time.)   I am starting to feel better but am still fatigued.     I plan on pushing myself a bit and seeing if that will help.

So things are better and I plan on enjoying them.    I am truly blessed.   Especially with all of you.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was very busy today.   Enough that I decided not to go to Writers Club tonight.  I am just too tired.   

I had a doctors appointment which turned out alright .  Had some shopping and was taking care of Nicky today.    I walked down the block to connect with a friend this afternoon and that just took the last of my energy.

Hope you are all well and perkier than I am;

Actually, I am feeling better.
Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was a nice day today.    Sunny but not too warm.    I watered the lawns and I replanted my AeroGarden of Herbs.    I took out the overgrown Basel plants and replaced them with new Lavender and Thyme.     I am going to try to keep the Basel alive in some potting soil.     Wish me luch.

Tonight I went to my great granddaughter, Abby's birthday dinner at a buffet called Fusions.   It was fun being with the family here.     I can't believe that Abby is now 13 and taller than me.    Adria has been taller for some time.    They take after Adam with their height.

So tomorrow will also be busy,  I have a doctor appointment and a meeting.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A peaceful Sunday, mostly.    Nicky woke up sick and didn't want to eat.   I practically shoved food down his little throat so that I could give his insulin.     He went to sleep then and when I got back from Mass he was a perky little guy.     So I guess I did it right.     Diabetes is hard to get used to.

I rested a lot, but did get several projects worked on.    I cut the fabric for the President's Challenge at the Quilt Guild and finished what I can do on the garage cleanup.

I am not touching the Christmas stuff yet.   Wait til closer to Christmas to see what I want to use.   The trouble is that all or most of my Christmas decorations are memories.    I do have my little decorated tree which will for sure go up again.    I also hope to be able to put up all my Nativity Scenes.  Some .are really unique.

I am waiting for a quiet week.   Not the coming one(:

Dia DHuit
Mary

Nicky was very happy today.   I got to stay home all day.  I was glad too.    The next day for home all day is next Friday.     How did I get on this merry go round:)

I did a bit of yard work and some more cleaning in the garage.    The last section is the hardest.   My Christmas stuff.    Dick always said I could have retired years earlier if it wasn't for those damned ornaments:)

It was a nice day today though a bit windy.    The temps were in the 70s and quite bearable.   My grass is getting brown already.   I have to set up a watering schedule.   I have given up on the back for the time being .    Too much shade to let normal grasses grow,

Still waiting to hear when my plumber is coming to fix the dishwasher sink problem.   WILL IT EVER END!

Dia Dhuit
Mary

aWhat a day.    Highs and lows all over the place.

My garbage disposal and the adjoining sink are malfunctioning.   Got a call into American Shield AND Shield Plumbing.   When will it ever end.

Had a wonderful meeting of the Celtic Club.   We had eight people there including the new friend, Mike, that I met at Writer's Club.    We talked about Samhain (The dark season of the Celtic Calendar) and Halloween with its Celtic roots.   We met at the Lawton Country Club.   New for me.    Great food and service and quiet so we could discuss our Celtic interests.

Came home.    Remembered that I had wanted to go to the store so that I had my lottery ticket and did not need to go anywhere tomorrow.    I sure goofed that up.    When I brought my groceries out and put them in the back, I shut the door with my keys inside!!!!!    Had to call for help.   Barbara , bless her sweet heart. left a sewing retreat to help me.    I will make changes that will prevent that from happening again.

Please, Jesus.   Let these awful events stop happening:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I had to be at the outpatient Clinic at 9:15 for my SWALLOW test.   Whatever that is.   They are trying to figure out why my food seems to Jam halfway down my esphogus.    I figure it will go away eventually as the radiation scars heal.

My mammogram was A one.   I figured it would be and am going to see if I can skip these from now on.

A busy day at home doing stuff I wanted to do so I am not complaining.    Love you all.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Been negligent of posting the past couple of days.

Yesterday Quilt Guild was in the evening and I was too tired when I got home.   It was a busy day anyway.  I had made a batch of Hello Dollies for treat for the Guild.    There was so much there but they made a big dent in them.    I will take the rest to Bible Study tomorrow.

Tonight was the Writer's Club.    There were four of us there, including a new guy called Mike, who writes futuristic science fiction.      Really fascinating.    Marti and Karlos both read too.    I read the Galacia chapter of my book and tried out a couple of Christmas poems.

I have been busy around the house too.    Had to water today.   Things are so dry.   I am pretty much caught up now.    Can get to work on my projects and fun things:)

Nora called today,   we had a a good visit.   They vacationed in Italy.    Had a great time.

Until tomorrow.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

I was home all day today.    What a relief.    The previous week was really too busy.    The only person I talked to was Bart when I did our daily check in.   (We take turns with that.   Whoever thinks of it after 4PM)

Started off really cold.   There was a freeze warning this morning but by afternoon it was really quite pleasant.   Nicky and I took a couple of short walks.

I have several projects I am working on so kept myself busy except when I felt a nap was in order?)

Tomorrow is quiet also after I go to Mass in the morning.
Dia Dhuit
Mary

Boy, am I glad that this day is over.      I had a quiet morning then had to go to the clinic to have my port flushed.   That is an easy procedure and everything was fine. 
But I had to go directly for my yearly mammogram.   It is not all that bad but I wonder if it is really necessary for an 80 yer old woman and will ask my doctor what she thinks when I see her in November.

I am working on a quilting project .   Trying to get it done my Monday, the Quilt Guild meeting but will not put pressure on;)

I can stay home until Sunday Morning.  Yea.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I saw Dr. Toy, my chiropractor this morning.   He put my body back in alignment and I will sleep better tonight.
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THen I went to Bible Study.    We have started a study of Paul's letter 2 to the Corinthians.

Very interesting
The rest of the day was at home.   I am crocheting and quilting

Dia Dhuit
Mary

A day of new challenges.     Had an appointment with Dr. Morgan, about my esphogus, I thought.    Got there but they had no record of me.    HOWEVER, they were able to get me in and I am scheduled for a Swallowing test on Oct. 17th.

Then I went home to wait for Kerry, my house cleaner.    She didn't come so I called her.   As it turned out, she had surgery and forgot to call me.    She has arranged for my old house cleaner to come on Thursday.

Pray for my Bart again,  He has a blood clot in his right arm.    Had to go to ER but he is home and on blood thinners.    Will see his family doctor tomorrow.

Tonight was Writer's Club.    There were just three of us there.    We all read and I am glad for that untroubled hour and a half with no troubles:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

I got to stay home all day today.   Boy was Nicky glad.    We went for two walks, which he loves.     I got all my odd problems caught up on so feel free to start anew.

Have a wonderful rest of the week.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Except for Mass this morning, I was home all day.   Nicky really likes that.

I did some sewing and crocheting and resting.    A perfect Sunday.  

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It was a quiet yet busy day for me.      I had to go out to finish my Hallmark Ornament buying today and get a few birthday cards.     Then I stopped and got some food for Nicky that I think he may like.

I guess I was right.  He ate like a little pig tonight.    Got to get some weight on that boy.

I have been working on cleaning closets and drawers out a little at a time.    Boy, do we accumulate STUFF.    At least I am not under any pressure, except my own:)

Tomorrow is another quiet day.   Mass in the morning, then home the rest of the day.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

As it turns out, my toilet is still leaking, just in a different way.    So Shields is out here again.   He says the tank is leaking.   Sure hope this will be the end of it.  I need to get my carpet try and am tired of washing towels that I use to sop up the water:)

The only trip I made out of the house was to do some grocery shopping.    Didn't need much, but then there is only me and Nicky.       Got him some different food.   He IS eating much better and I hope he'll put on some weight.    We are both trying.

:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Got my plumbing problem fixed this morning.   Thank heavens for American shield.

Went to bible study.   The rest f the day at HOME.   Thank the Lord.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I met my new cancer doctor today.   I will miss Dr. Aye but Dr. Curry seems very nice and effiecient.

Tomorrow I get my CTScan.   Hope all is well.   I is always scary, even if I know I feel pretty well.

I am almost caught up from the vacation and the trip to Louisiana.    I plan on staying home until at least March, which will be Irishfest in Dallas.;;

Nicky is eating like there is no tomorrow.   I am so happy.   Perhaps we will get some meat on his ribs.


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Mary

I was so busy yesterday that I forgot to post last night.     I am mainly caught up except for the things that have to wait til Monday.

This morning I went to the 8:30AM mass and got several hugs as Leslie was on the prayer chain.    We have a lovely parish family at Holy Family.

Spent the day doing more catching up and NAPPING.  I went over to Bart and Barb's this evening for just a while to see my Bart who, you know, had surgery on his shoulder on Thursday.    He is doing well and says that the only discomfort is surgery discomfort so he really is hopeful that the damage is finally corrected.

I have a busy three days ahead of me with doctor appointments.     Will be glad when Thursday comes and I can stay home all day.      Nicky will be glad too.

Dia dhuit
Mary