RAIN!!!
Boy did it rain today.     I woke up to wet streets and puddles.  Poor Nicky was not too thrilled with his bathroom.

Actually he was not able to do his business until the rain died down shortly after noon.   

We are supposed to have some more tonight.  I am so glad that I own a house that is not in Lawton's flood plain as there is flooding and may be more if we continue to get more rain.

I am going to church tonight for a Pentecost service and social.

Tomorrow, Barb and I are going to go to see Bart.

Dia Dhuit

Mary  

I know that we did not get over 80 degrees today, but it was still HOT when I took Nicky for a walk this afternoon.   Since then, we have rain, welcome rain and the temps are in the 70s.   I like that.

I picked up my corrected glasses today and left the second pair for the new lenses.  I like the idea of having two pair.   You know how I am.  

Bobbie, the flowers you sent are still gorgeous.

Heard from Bart.   He sounds quite good.  Barbara and I will see him on Saturday and then I can let you know more.

Keep up the prayers.  They are working.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I can't believe that this is the last day of May.   Oklahoma is hot.   Not triple digits yet but hot.  It also has been rather dry which is good for my joints which are not doing well.

I did not realize how sore I am until some sweet lady offered to put my groceries in the car for me.    I must still be walking like the Tin Man.   I think there is some relief from the shots in the knees, but there was a delay because of the standing on concrete in the sun the day after for two hours.    It will be OK.  Tonight I am going to put Sombra on ALL the sore joints just before I crawl in bed.  Perhaps that will relax things as it is JUST after I take my pain pill.    I DO seem to be sleeping better overall.

I took my sewing machine for maintenance today.  There is one old man (TEE HEE he is younger than me) who still maintains older machines.    He says my Kenmore Elite is one of the good ones before they started sending everything to China:)  Hope so.  I do love my machine.  It was a special gift from Dick, you know.

Will be going to see Bart with Barbara on Saturday.   Things are proceeding.   Keep up the prayers and good vibes.
Dia dhuit

Mary










di

Summer is in Oklahoma but we are still not in to triple didget temperatures.   That will come soon enough.

I came home from Petstitting at about 9AM.  It is good to be home.   Even my home, empty as it is has my memories around me.   Barb will be home soon and I let critters out at about 4PM so they would not be frantic when Barb gets there.  Actually they will be frantic but because they are so happy to have their MOM back with them.  Critters just don't understand.

Tomorrow is busy with things that are happening at home so I will be available if needed in the family world.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

My thermometer is registering at 98Degrees and I believe it.    Are we not the blessed people to have air conditioned homes?

Barb has gone to Dallas to spend time with Tim, Amber and Augie, so I have taking care of the critters.  Nicky always enjoys that.  It is an adventure for us all.  

It is a holiday weekend, but nothing different for Nicky and me.  

I am trying to get rested up and let the shots do their job in my knees.

Until Tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

The heat is starting.  It was in the 90s today.   But we do have some relief in the next few days.

The past two days were much too complicated.    I did have cortisone injected in my knees and am hoping for great things.  So far there is some relief, but my knees still DO hurt.  

Bart is having some medical issues, so please pray for him and for his Barbara as we work through them.    His system is so fragile.   I always wish I could do more.    Remember, Moms among you, when our kids were hurt or sick and we could kiss and make it better?   Doesn't work any more:(

Got my lawn mowed today.   And I watered the garden areas.   You should see how good my tomato plants and my hydrangea are doing in the front.  They get the morning sun and are flourishing.   I am so excited.  Tomato plants have always been a problem for me.  But they are GROWING and getting blossoms.  WOW.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

  

It was lovely today.   Reasonable temperatures and the famous Oklahoma wind was quiet.

I had medical appointments throughout the day.   Not a good day for that as Bart could have used me today.

But I have to remember the council that I always give to people.  If you are not healthy yourself you cannot help others.    You may for a bit, but you will burn out and then who will help them.
I got to see an Orthopaedic specialist who gave me cortisone shots in my knees.    I should have relief in a day or so.   It was weird.  When he manipulated my left knee it made squishy sounds.

I also had blood tests at CMM Hospital which should tell me what kind of arthritis I have.  I have assumed osteo for many years, but things can change.

I hope I can get back to the point where the walks with Nicky in the morning actually make me feel better.   He tries so hard to take care of me:)

Well.  Tomorrow I am home all day and can work with the meds.    I have a lot of AT HOME stuff to do.

Dia Dhuit

I love you all
Mary

Strange day.   The temps were in the mid 70s but with the breeze it felt colder.

I was home all day.

Miracle of miracles,  I have an appointment on Wednesday with an orthapedic speciaialist in Lawton that I am going to just put my faith in.   Two days is better than a month for an appointment.   I don't know why this was not available sooner but I am just thanking the Lord that there is a ray of light.

Dad used to say   "I went to a doctor "x"number of years ago and there was nothing that could be done for me." Eileen said.  " Dad, are you telling me that medical science has stood still for 'x " years?"

Nowa days the problem is getting to SEE the specialists.

Dia Dhuit

mary

Well - it is official.   I am now 77 years old.   Wow.   I remember when I was young (I WAS young once upon a time.) thinking that in the year 2000 I would be 60 which sounded SO old at the time.   Look at me now.  I still have a lot of things I want to do before my life ends.    Some are written down, some in my heart.

It was lovely today.   Up into the 80s but nice and dry.   This week I am going to be very active in finding a specialist to help with the arthritis/statin pain that has attacked my joints.   I am tired of being sore and TIRED.


Lots of birthday ecards today.    Also, Vikki, my niece called.   She had forgotten that it was my birthday, but could not have picked a better time to call.  I needed a VOICE in my ear.

Bart and Barb are taking me out for my birthday on Tuesday.   So I get an extended birthday.   How lucky am I.

Dia Dhuit

Mary
   

Today was a perfect weather day.   Sunshine, temps no more than the mid 80s.  Wow.

Of course, people laugh at me, but I have been COLD since I arrived in Oklahoma.   Not Wisconsin cold, but damp humid cold.    I am waiting for this dry hot weather that they say is normal?

Early this morning, I got FLOWERS..  Bobbie and Bill sent birthday flowers.  They are in the living room.  I  can't describe to you how wonderful my home smells.  As the flowers from Mothers Day are still blooming too.  I feel so treasured.

I did not have to go anywhere today.  Took care of some outside chores as it was so nice and frankly just was lazy.  The meds I am taking for the pain really knock me for a loop and I sleep during the day.  Managed to stay up this afternoon though.

I hate this dependence!!!!!!

This too shall pass.  I am pursuing other ways.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I thought I had it all figured out.   How to send pictures that is.   The flowers from Richard and Brenda are now fully open and SPECTACULAR.   I will keep trying to send the picture which is in my photos but not letting me forward.

Not tonight though.

I was busy today.  The Center For Creative Living had a Senior Fair today.  I went to it and attended a couple of talks and interacted with the vendors.   Totally worth  the time.  I came home when the ache got too much.

Saw Dr. Toy today.   My upper body is holding pretty good.  I don't have to go back to him for two weeks unless something odd happens.

Still waiting to hear from Oklahoma arthritis specialists.   Barb found an arthritis specialist in Duncan (Much closer)   I will be researching that on Monday and calling for help.

Tomorrow - home all day.    I have a few outside things to do if it doesn't rain.   Looks promising.

I love you all.

Take care of yourselves.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Took Nicky to the vet for his checkup today.   He is fine but I DO need to schedule a teeth cleaning for him.   He will be very unhappy with me but I know that it is best for him.

The Celtic Club met today.   There were only three of us but at least there were three.  We discussed out heritage and genealogy and DNA.   Fascinating.   We all have a desire to learn more.

Storms coming in tonight.    At least the rain means that I do not have to water:)

Tomorrow I am going to  a Senior Health and Wellness Expo put on by the Center for Creative Living.  Perhaps I will find out THERE why it takes so long to get health care in this area.   (My next scheduled appointment is June 20:(  That is awful  especially when you consider that I requested the help two weeks ago!!!)

I am going to send a picture tomorrow.   The flowers that Richard and Brenda for Mother's Day are STILL opening.   You will be amazed!!!!!


Dia Dhuit

Mary

I got a birthday card today from my Bible Study Buddies.   One of them EVEN made it so I treasure it even more.  We are rather short on numbers at bible study right now.   There wer 8 of us an we have as many as 20.   People are gone on vacations, some ar other committed and so on.  
As I was unable to come last week, - Stuff happens.

We had a grand discussion anyway  about Phillip bringing the word to the Samaritans.  
A big thing in that time. Reminding us that we have no right to judge others and their worthiness to be followers of our Lord.

Did some grocery shopping too.   I need to make blueberry scones in the morning to take to the Celtic/Irish meeting.  Nicky has a "doctor" appointment tomorrow morning too.    I haven't told him.   Why upset him?  Actually he seems to do just fine there.   He needs a nail cutting too.   Must remember to ask for that.

Still no word from doctors.   I called to ask but did not get an answer today.   Now I have lost faith in the gal that seemed to be actually doing something.  At his point.   The first opening for shots in the knees to alleviate the pain is June 21!!!!!!!   I have NOT heard from  the arthritis specialist in Oklahoma City.     It has been 10 days.   Probably I will have to wait for weeks for THAT appointment if I ever get it.     I am going to call Humana on Friday to see if they have any suggestions.    I am exhausted.

A glass of wine later, I feel better than I did earlier.   I WILL not become dependent on WINE.   Though, Dick would probably say - If it helps use it.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cooler today, but not cold.    Cloudy too.   I did water some of the front yard.   The Writer's Club people are concerned about a possible storm tonight so the meeting has been cancelled.  

Therefore, I am home all day again.   Not a bad thing as I was concerned about walking those stairs to the meeting.   There is an elevator but I hate to give in too much.   Still have not heard from the Medical services about an appointment with an arthritis specialist.   Oklahoma seems to be really bad with communication and setting appointments.    Tomorrow I will call again.    This is just so foreign to me.   We had to wait for appointments but did not have to wait to MAKE appointments and then have the same wait for the actual appointment.   (Does that make ANY sense.)   And the pain just keeps rolling on.

I am preparing for my Thursday Celtic meeting.   Should be fun as we are sharing where in Ireland, our ancestors came from.    I am also going to share the Ancestry DNA reports that I have for me and Bret and Bart.   I MUST get back to my genealogy!!!

Tomorrow Bible Study.   It will be good to be with my prayer support group.   We will be discussing next Sunday's readings.   I love that as it always makes Mass more pertinent as one checks to see if we "agree with Father" on the interpretation:)

Kerry came and cleaned the house today.  

Hope all is well with all those I love.  

Dia dhuit

Mary

I liked today.

It was hot.   In the 90s.   Actually, my joints felt better today than yesterday so I have no complaints.
We have some storms in the forecast so I guess I should not get too comfortable:)

Nicky was not happy with me today.   I gave him a bath.  He seemed a bit stinky to me so I thought it was a good idea as he is seeing his vet on Thursday.  He was a bit surprised but is really cooperative and tolerated his owner's odd behavior.

I am the luckiest Mom in the world.  I got to celebrate for THREE days.   Flowers on Saturday, Card and dinner on Sunday,  Cards and a gift of a special picture of my Bret and his Janet to complete my picture gallery.   I am the happiest  Mom in the world.

Of course, that is because I have the best children in the WHOLE world.

Dia Dhuit

Marymom

Just got home from dinner with Bart and Barb and Marlies.    A pleasant evening and I always enjoy eating with other people.

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning.   My joints hurt so bad I had to leave right after communion.    If I don't have an appointment with an arthritis specialist by Wednesday, I am going to start yelling!

Bret called this afternoon.   He and Janet and their household are all well and happy.  

Tomorrow I stay home ALL day.    It should be a bit cooler, I can survey and take care of my little gardens.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Here it is Saturday and I have not posted for a couple of days.   Barb is on a quilt retreat.   I told her to sew herself silly:)  She certainly needed a break.

Last night I slept over at their house.   The night before Bart had nightmares and didn't sleep well, so we decided that I would be there last night and tonight, just in case he does wake up and needs someone in the house.   He slept well last night, he said.

I came home this morning and spent the day doing things here.   After I feed Nicky at 4PM. we will go over to Bart's and be there til morning.   Barb will be home tomorrow afternoon.    Bart and I have done just fine.     It is nice for me to have my main meals with someone.   I eat better and so does he.   We had meatloaf and baked potato last night and will have Green Meatballs and muffins tonight.    He probable is not eating as good as he should the rest of the day but assures me he is eating something. 

We also went out to stores and to do errands a couple of times.   It is GOOD for him to get out of the house.

Mother's Day flowers just arrived at my door from Richard and Brenda!!!   They are gorgeous and brightening up my dining area.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A totally unique Wednesday.

The funeral for my neighbor, Mary Wilson, was this morning.   I went to the service, which was at 9:30AM so did not got to bible study today.   It is far more important to be with people in need, and losing a loved one is one of  the big ones.    The service was lovely.   I just got to know Mary in the past month or two and am happy for this joy.    I was able to help at the meal by bringing over ice, when they were talking about going out to buy some.     She was a beautiful lady.

I had a yearly eye exam today.  They did a good job.  I need an increase in my right eye. which I had noticed was a bit weak.   They also took pictures of the macular of the back of my eye so we  have a gauge if something happens.  This is a fear of mine since Mother had that.   I will also take vitamins to help ward off the disease.    There is no cure or real prevention, but supplements can help delay problems.

We are supposed to get some thunderstorms tonight.   I will have to water if we don't.   Want to keep the grass green.

My tomato plants are dead.  I will buy two more this weekend:)

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Two busy evenings and busy days.

Yesterday was the Quilt Guild pot luck.   Barb and I went together.   I brought the food as she was busy all day and I was debating between hamburger noodle casserole or fresh fruit salad.   So I brought both.    We had a great program too.   Two ladies with their Trunk show. They are dyers also and do a lot of fabric coloring if they think it needs it.   Very inventive.   They are doing a dying class on Saturday, but I just don't feel up to it with my joints they way theyache.

Today, I had my car serviced this morning.   Then baked some scones for Ron Wilson and family across the street.   His wife, Mary, died on Saturday.   I took them some fruit salad too.  The funeral is tomorrow at 9:30AM and I will be going.

Tonight was Writer's Club.  There were five of us there.   Would be nice to get more people.   Some have moved.   It was a good meeting.  I read my St. Michael chapter from the Celtic Saint book.

Til Tomorrow

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Turned out to be a lovely day.    We are finally getting some of the warmer weather I was promised when I moved to Oklahoma.   It was in the upper 80s today.      I DID plant the herbs I bought last week.  Figured I had better get them in the ground before they died of neglect.

Went to the 8:30AM Mass.  Was on as Usher so was a participant in the service.   I like that.  Went to the social after mass to visit a bit.

Bart and Barb invited me over or dinner tonight.   We had cauliflower steaks and shrimp with cheesecake for dessert.   The cauliflower steaks were a recipe that Barb has been dying to try and they were WONDERFUL.    It is so much more pleasant to eat with others.

When I got home, I received a call from Richard and Brenda so caught up with them.    I feel complete.     It had looked like a long lonely day early on and turned out to be perfect!!!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary