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.

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Mary

Well, I am home.   Got here at about 7PM and am exhausted.    Too late to pick up my Nicky.    Will get him tomorrow morning.

It was, as most funerals are, sad because we won't see or get to hug our Leslie any longer but joyful in the memories of her and being together, those who loved her.     Bill planned a lovely service and the families were able to spend time together.     We all have our own ways of mourning.

I got to see Sara's son and my great grandson, Matthew in person. for the first time and find him a fine young man.    Almost four years old now.

Got to meet Sara's husband, John, for the first time too and I like him.  

Sara and Nora both look great.    I do miss them.

More later.    Time to go to bed.

Dia Dhuit
\Mary

A sad day.   Our Leslie passed away early this afternoon.    She has suffered enough and Bill said that her face was peaceful and that she had a little smile.    We know she is safe now but we will miss her joy.

I went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   Then came home and got things organized around here and my wash done.    When I know the details of the funeral, I will make arrangements to to to Louisiana.   Nicky will stay with the veterinarian this time.   With all his medical problems, Bart and Barb should not have to mess with that.  The techs at the vet love him anyway.

I am relaxing for the evening with my glass of wine and thinking of Dick.   I know he is there to greet his daughter as she enters the gates of heaven.

Dia Dhuit

Mary