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Yes, isn't good news nice to get once in a blue moon?? Sometimes people look at me kind of strangely at the things I get grateful about--seems it doesn't take much to make me happy!! It just seems that doom and gloom are all too present in my life, and good of semi-good news is soooo welcome at any time! God bless!
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Cindy, ladeeda, and all cat-lovers, you know our cats can do no wrong. "Dogs drool and Cats rule." I have 2 indoor and when Vera wants my attention she will sat right next to me and plop her butt right on my laptop and talk. The other one blu, will sat on the other side and just touch me with his paw. As if they both are double teaming me to feed them or baby them and of course they get what they want for they are my youngings. ; )

Had a okay day today with the mnl. I guess it is better than a bad day. Tomorrow is a whole new day. I hope everyone gets some rest tonight.zzz
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Yes, cats--they do rule! Just ask one if you don't believe me! I currently have two rat-terrier doggies, though and Toby rules! He is 17 years old and I love him to death--just wish mine would come first because I don't know how I will survive him going! When he wants my attention, he will walk over and put his nose, ever so gently, against me. I know then that he wants attention, whatever it may be, and he usually gets it! Bless their sweet little hearts and lives!
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Whew...that took forever!!! Never ever give an 80 year old a cell phone EVER..you will get 30 phone call between the hours of 4 and 6 a.m.:)
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Jam so sorry to hear aboout col, when you described her hunched over like that I thought yep. They never found that quilt? Its seriously probably in another residents room on there bed. Or in their closet. Or in one of the facility linen closets. They are so good about, they proabably haven't looked as hard as they say and if it disappered shortly after she got there, some idiot cna, prob put someone elses name on it. I've seen stuff like that happen.Ladee...I hope you have help. Well I had to create another profile, I thought about playing a fun game of guess who I am but really don't have the gumptsion. Auntie is eating better, worse than better really, not only is she eating food she's still eating all the junk goodies I was giving her to keep her going, except doubled.not sure how her blood sugar is surveing 3 four packs of regular pudding everyday but its well within limits.
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Her mind is not what it once was. She's almost completly incapable of math.she can add single numbers together but trying to carry any numbers over is somehow beyond her now. I redid the clock test on her a couple weeks ago, and was amazed. She starts at 12,puts it in the right place,then 3, then 6, then nine...I thought o.k. still good, then she tried to fill the numbers in. We had 2 3's no 10 and somehow 8 comes after nine on a clock. She could tell some things were not right, but the more she tried to fix it the worse it got. Finally I told her to make it read 11:20 she got elevn right but brought the arrow strait down which put it inbetween 5 and 5. Oh well. The nuses that were coming pinned it to. They kept asking HER if she was confused????? Really. They might as well had asked jeffrey dauhmer if he was a murderer. Not in his eyes. Then one lady asked her, then turns to me and asked me, right in front of her. Like. I'm gonna say yes when she's looking at me.
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She gets her time mixed up to. A lot now. She's always thinking its the wrong time. She keeps wanting to go to bed at 7 something instead of nine. So tonight I just went along with her.... I might get woke up early. She can carry on a converstion...she's trying to finish up some buisness on a piece of property she used to own. She's so capable of making her own phone calls, knows what has to be done with this buisness deal but its like her common sense of when it all needs to be done is just lost. This property will MYbE be paid off to her sometime in april. But this person has told her that before and never materialized the lump payment. She called and set up an appointment with the attourney for tomarrow, then calls the man and leaves a message for him to plan on making a trip this week to meet with her and her attourney to take care of it. He has still not called her back. From the jumbled message she left him he probably dosnt understand what she's even getting at.
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She gets her time mixed up to. A lot now. She's always thinking its the wrong time. She keeps wanting to go to bed at 7 something instead of nine. So tonight I just went along with her.... I might get woke up early. She can carry on a converstion...she's trying to finish up some buisness on a piece of property she used to own. She's so capable of making her own phone calls, knows what has to be done with this buisness deal but its like her common sense of when it all needs to be done is just lost. This property will MYbE be paid off to her sometime in april. But this person has told her that before and never materialized the lump payment. She called and set up an appointment with the attourney for tomarrow, then calls the man and leaves a message for him to plan on making a trip this week to meet with her and her attourney to take care of it. He has still not called her back. From the jumbled message she left him.
he probably dosnt understand what she's even getting at. She was always a whiz on all that stuff. Its so sad. Now that her medicines have changed, she can't fix them anymore. She keeps saying she's going to sit down with me and have me show her how I do it, and I have, but the one time she tried, she had everything pulled out of the medicine bags all jumbled up, and had her sleeping pill in her supper meds and nothing else in that slot. I guess I coulda let her have it then;) she probably really would have had bedtime time confused. Its so sad. I'm not sure what she's has but whatever it is I hate it to.
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ASG and cats, now that's what I call a full thread... Have been heavy on my mind ASG, so glad to hear from you....are the kids on spring break this week, any plans? sounds like Auntie is on the merry go round, like Sonny, he was restless yesterday, and if Marie wasn't in the same room with him, he got agitated... not bad, but I could tell he was anxious....got him to help me do some things around the house...
As much as I hate Alz. there are parts of it that just amaze me...
For some reason Marie has it in her head that we have to lift her legs in her reclliner as she is pulling the handle to put the foot rest up... I do this a hundred times a day. but many times Sonny helps her.. He had been grabbing her ankles and leaving bruises he was holding on so tight( there may have been a little 'pay back' going on, who knows,lol), but one day I showed him how to put his hands under her ankles instead of grabbing them... ya'll , he has been doing it that way ever since.... Now my little sweetie doesn't remember where the bathroom is, I can leave the room and come right back in and he is so surprised I am there....but he remembered how to llift her legs....amazing.
When I got there yesterday, he was still in bed... I went down to check on him, he was awake and when I walked in the room his face lit up. I asked him what he was doing still piled up in the bed, without missing a beat, 'Today is my day off!!'. Of course we both laughed... and I thought of all of you with grumpy and never satisfied elders, well for me that would be Marie, but I thought of ya'll and wished you all could have a Sonny Man in your life.... He is the reason I stay, just can't express how much I love that little guy....
Told him we needed to give him a shave, no one bothers with him if I'm not there, ya'll know me well enough to know how that upsets me... anyway, after I shaved him, told him the Hair Gustapo (Marie) wouldn't notice if we missed a whisker or two... He burst out laughing...I pretty much say what I want if it's him and me, he doesn't remember anyway, so I don't have to worry about him tattling on me...but it helps him releive stress when she has been on him for something stupid...
And like Janet, I am easily entertained, tiny little wild flowers with heart shaped leaves, the mushroom that was as big as my hand, the cardinals that remind me of my mom, if I didn't look for these things to be grateful about,, I'd be too focused on all the things I am powerless over.
So hope ya'll find a tiny flower today that makes you smile... love, hugs and angels...
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Good Morning Posse!

Makes my heart feel good this morning to see all of our angels here posting and the positive attitudes.....ladies you humble me!

austin.....hope you had a good time away. Yes the notifications have changed and they seem to be different every day. Sometimes I know when one of you has posted but usually I will get one notification in my email only to come here and see that there has been a bunch of posts and then I have so many to catch up on.

Tina....have been thinking about you a lot....it was funny when you posted the other morning on FB about what a beautiful day it was....my first thought was what's that girl been sipping.....it was dreary and rainy here and I bet you finally got some of that rain. I'm surprised Aunt's glucose isn't off the chart with all that pudding......oh well if she enjoys it and her sugar is fine I say go for it!

Went to the NH yesterday and the col didn't know who I was. She is so slumped to the right and hunched over....will continue to hunch until her nose touches her knees and that is something I hate to see.....I hope God takes her home before she gets to that point. Went to the social worker who did a token look through....yes, looking through everything we had already looked over for the missing hearing aid and still no quilt. She interjected several times about things they have found before....teeth on a windowsill.....soooooo in other words too bad so sad..........I'm calling the administrator today. Target and I discussed it and if it's the home's policy that they are not responsible for these things then we are not replacing it. There is no reason to...she cannot carry on a conversation and right now she is in her own little world.

Today I am looking forward to sunny skies, warm temps and my plan is to uncover the glider and rake a few more leaves.......going to open the windows and let the breeze run through the house...I love this time of year!!!!

Sending hugs to all of you for a grand day..........

Happy Trails,
Jam
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Ladee so glad you told them you would take care of your stuff in your time not theirs! So happy you are having good days! Dad does the same every once in awhile with sleeping in..it is something.
Pray everyone has a decent day! So glad to catch up on everyone. Jam how is col...check in when you can. ASG..good to hear from you..sorry that Auntie is deteriorating..
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Hey all I have been busy ...trying to keep up with things...I am waiting to reschedule hubby's cardio appt almost seems like his his BP is leveling out but he is more tired than ever here lately. He also become very emotional...crying at a drop of pin but also loving...he keeps talking like he is still gonna be here...he really doesnt want me to a be a single mom but with all he is going through I feel it be nice he had a permanent rest. OMG , I love this man so much even through our bad times he has always remain a gentleman but what can I do. He can't have surgery and hates to travel out of town to see his specialists. I am just glad SSA is gonna put the app thru for me to be his Payee because we never got the form from the office and I been waiting on the award letter for that so I can take care of the bank issues but tomorrow we have an agent coming out to give me the real dope on things at this point I am glad I am renting and do not own property. I even sold the used car we have because I do not drive and I can't get a soul to take me to phx to get my learners; besides the fact I am terrified of the responsibility of being behind a wheel of a vehicle. The kids do not get it but they will eventually plus I prefer the bus or carpooling etc less pollutants not that helps much anyways and with gas prices today I am so glad to be carless. Oh the family cat is in heat again and she is so beautiful. She talks all the time and only lets me love on her but stays close to hubby. I can afford to feed one cat tho hubby still wants a dog ...until he becomes fully blind cant get him aide dog at all which will increase my rent I bet but the rumor is rent suppose to drop some in this town. So far no luck on a cheaper place that has much room like this one. God Bless and take care:)
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Rain off and on all day long............ bored...... bored.........bored. Well, let me see if I can find something positive. I did get the mnl to take her weekly bath and she allow me to wash her hair. Of course, she left the water in the tub and our Dove soap was pretty squishy when I had a chance to clean behind her while I picked her some warm clothes out. I also got her to eat an egg and toast this morning and she forgot she ate around tenish so, around 12:30 I made me a turkey sandwich for lunch and she came in to the kitchen and started making her one and she ate the whole sandwich Yes!!!! She didn't hide any in her pockets or sneak it under the table nor wad it up and put it in the trash. It may be a good day even if it is raining. I know I still have the rest of the day and evening but, I am going to try and stay positive & optimistic and I hope y'all are able to stay positive and have a very nice day too. ; )
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Well this morning I tried to write..Internet went down so my post didn't go through..oh well. The morning started out crazy but the afternoon has been peaceful. So first I got to say I am very thankful for the beautiful day. Thankful that my hubby is on the way home a day early.
Today is primary day in my state. My mom believes in her responsibility..not that I don't, I do. This morning I suggested to her that we go vote real quick while dad was still in bed since our polling place is just a few minutes from the house. No, she didn't want to leave dad. No problem..got dad up and mom gave him his breakfast then rushed to get dressed. So off we go, I felt liked ad was really not in his right mind to vote so I dadnt get him out of the car. After mom and I voted she insisted that dad needed to vote. Arghhh... She went to ask the folks if she could vote for him! No but he could vote curbside! So..fill out the paperwork to do that and mom goes to the car. I go out and have to explain to dad what we are doing..I had to fill form out for him and sign his name to ballot. I really felt that he probably should not have voted but I knew who he wanted to vote for but it was really just a frustrating experience. Poor dad to be in the shape he is in mentally and physically. He can barley stand when I pick him up. Heis legs have a hard time unbending and his arms are stiff. I have it in my mind that I should call his primary doc to talk about the rigidness and maybe see if it would help him to have medication. But the side effects from the levodopa meds could be terrible. He is sleeping on and off and the good days are not as often. Poor guy..we were at church Sunday and somehow his bottom teeth fell out. He didnt even know it until I was able to pick up and quickly put back. Not sure if I should be asking for hospice again but his vitals are all stable... Just another day and I get down in the dumps about. Mom seems to understand what kind of shape he is in but then again things like this morning happen and I wonder. In a couple of weeks they have their 59th anniversary! Wow..hard to let go after so many years.
God Bless all...
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Sorry about all the misspellings and the rambling.. Thanks all for letting me vent
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We're having really nice weather here. Got M&D to take a walk with me today. Wow - exercise coordinator I am too. We made it twice as far as our first walk, we isn't saying much, but it is an improvement. One us of still had to wear their down coat and a scarf, but who cares? At least they did it. Yeah!
And Dad's C-pap should cost less than $25/month. Mom seems to have agreed to pay for it. Another Yeah! And even if she changes her mind, hubby and I can cover that. She did say if it's too noisy, he will have to sleep elsewhere. I'm not sure which house she thinks she lives in, but there aren't any more rooms available here. I'll buy her earplugs before I build another room. Maybe I should just buy myself the earplugs for daily use! LOL
All in all a good day. It is hard to watch our people decline, but nice when they have a good day or are able to accomplish something.
Hugs and Blessings to all.
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That's right Vic, no misspellings allowed with a bunch of too tired, overwrought, overworked, teary eyed caregivers.... we don't care.. as long as you are taking your feelings somewhere.. and we are blessed that you chose us...
I am sorry dad is in the shape he's in.. and more sad for you that you have to watch what is going on, knowing the side effects of some meds are just not worth it if it is just going to make some things worse...prayers for dad to feel peace in his soul.. and your poor mom... so bad wanting things to be normal.. 59 years, wow!!!! So I do understand her pushing for some things, she so badly needs it to be like it used to be..
And very happy to hear hubby is coming home a day early... does he get vacation so that ya'll can spend more time together.? I wish I lived closer to you, I'd come over and fix you a cup of coffee, take you outside, we'd set in lawn chairs and just stare at the sky, even if it's raining, you know, like turkeys!!!! They are so amazed at the rain that they drown themselves, and this is true, not some story I've made up...
Had to share that I talked to my step daughter last night and got to hear my new grandangel grunting and stretching in the background. wanted to jump thru the phone... she is thinking about moving back to Tx, so ya'll know if she does you'll have to hear all the boring, "he's so perfect" stories that Granny's can tell.
Marie doesn't seem to be as depressed since we talked.. she has her moments, that's just her, but nothing like it was... not saying it won't get like that again.. so am enjoying this while it lasts.... got off that roller coaster with her, new plans in place...
Notlike, have you been by the dollar store to get ya'll's new china and silver???? On the days nothing pleases her, throw that stuff on the table and walk out.... it would almost be worth the hissy fit!!!!
My oldest granddaughter is supposed to be here soon, so need to get finished with scaping her off a place to set here in the tiny GoWW..... she is used to much finer digs, so this should throw her into therapy.... oh well, what ya see is what you get with this ol' Granny....
Will check in later, love to everyone....
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Hey Ya'll for some reason I haven't been getting my notices, anyone else having that problem? I see we've had some good days and some bad, I am sorry to hear about the bad and overjoyed for the good ones.

We took Glenn's Stepmom to her therapy session today, she's got the beginnings of AZ and had taken a spill a couple of months ago and had a concussion, so their working on her balance and stuff. Took her to two grocery stores, had her to three different stores yesterday, today reminded me so much of mom, her traits are just like her... kinda tickled me, seeing that, and made me sad all at the same time.

She had to go to Safeway to get apples that were suppose to be on sale for .99 per pound, well, that was a 4 day sale and needless to say we were a day late and a dollar short...rofl.. so we had to go across the street to the smiths store and found them there for .99, she got 5 small apples that might have weighed a 1/2 pound. She fussed over spending .05 more for something at Safeway than she would have at Smiths..

We're still in Needles CA till the 29th at the latest (cross your fingers and toes for me) I believe even if we only get 10 miles over the border I will be much happier. We've been here far to long. Told hubby last night that if we didn't get out of here soon, we'd be selling the RV, the new trailer and just driving the truck and bike back, cause I could not take much more of this.

You know how I've been encouraging those of you who could do it, to do this kinda traveling? well if your married, make sure your marriage is strong..rofl.. living in this close of space with basically no where to escape too, will test any marriage., and make pillow therapy sound wonderful.

My girls (2 dogs and a cat for those of you who don't know) are doing well, they get to run some here at Mom's. claire and maggie have their pen they stay in during the day, would put them in with Glenn's sisters dogs, but one of her dogs is a herding dog for her goats, and would make a small snack out of them, throw a saddle on Polly and take her for a ride...lol..

Ladee, tell us all about the stuff that you and your granddaughter make.. Have a wonderful evening everyone.
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I had an ambitious day for me. Got laundry done, put some work in on a project I started. I found out my puppies should be born sometime this week/weekend. WHOHOO!!!!! And then some.......

Sorry about all the hard days.....sometimes they just feel like they will never end.....and one good meal can change the outlook of the whole day......been there, done that.

Mil had a bad day yesterday...didn't make any sense on the phone. I've been reading how to approach the topic of AL.....I can be armed with information, but it won't necessarily persuade her.....I am dreading the conversation, but I will do it.

And Ladee has a new g/baby to love on. Diva will be jealous. Ladee will be goo gooing and Diva will be wondering what the fuss is all about. Glad Marie has been good to you, at least as good as she can be.

Notlike, I need you to get me inspired to take a walk. Maybe I could just keep up with M&D. Maybe. We have great weather forecasted for the next week.

Hubby took me out to dinner.....and we managed to make it home in time for me to get to the bathroom. Seems like a waste of money to me..........

Tomorrow I get to work non-stop on my project. I am painting a 6 foot giraffe for my sunroom. It looked like a wannabe Arabian camel with gold wicker and braid all over it. It took me longer than a day to get it all off, mainly because I lost the grip in my right hand pulling a hundred little brads out of it. Now I am filling the holes with wood putty before sanding and painting. I haven't been involved in a project like this in years. Had too much going on with mom. It is 6 months since she died, and I am finally feeling alive. Of course, her birthday would have been the 21st of this month...............we'll see how I am then.

Everyone have a good night with plenty of rest. God love you all.........

Vic, I wish the medicine could help, but sometimes the side effects aren't worth it. Tough call to make.
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Hello Fellow Caregivers. Reading the posts tonight and it seems that most of all of you have had a fairly good day! That makes me smile. I have been busy with my own care giving duties. Yesterday was my parent's 49 or 50 wedding anniversary. No one really knows for sure. But the living center prepared a nice lunch for mom and dad and sat them together. My sister from CT came down to visit with me and together we went up the mountain to share in mom and dad's special day. Dad kissed mom and called her his beautiful wife. That is momunmental and touching as dad doesn't connect with the world very often. After the lunch I brought mom back home with me so she could spend time with her youngest daughter. Today we took her the Davidson River to a little place called Sycamore Flats for a few hours of walking in the sunshine, watching her great grand daughter 2 yr old Abbey wade in the water, and good conversation with her youngest child, my sister. When I look back I nearly cry when I think that these past two days might not have been. Last year at this time my mom was 90 pounds, paralyzed with contractures, incontintinent, bed bound, unable to feed herself or dress herself. I refused to let her die. The nsg home doc said there was nothing he could do. So, I did it. I got her the help she needed. Fought with anyone who stood in my way to get her the help she needed. And I am so glad because even if I don't know if it is their 49th or 50th year married, at least both of my parents are here to see the day. I did the same for my dad. Do you know that one hospital threatened to call the police and have me locked up for disturbing their ward after I found my dad strapped to his bed and hanging from restraints by his neck? I can't imagine what would have happened had I not shown up unexpectedly that night! Disturb their ward! I called the biggest brawniest friend I had to literally pick my dad up and haul him out of that hospital. No joke. I did! It's a strange world this caregiving place. You just never know what you will end up doing, going or being when it is all said and done. I think I am rambling. Please forgive. I try not to go back over these last horrific years. But seeing my mom walking and enjoying her family brings it all back. Never get old in America unless you have a caregiver willing to go to the mat for you. Or the pokey. Or hell and back again. Caregiving is not for sissies. As you all know first hand. Glad for the good day-yours and mine.
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Great post River, and yes, we have to fight for our elders, in one form or another. I have many fears about where I am going to end up... no insurance, no savings, I'll be warehoused somewhere and forgotten about I'm sure..hope I die before then... freaks me out thinking about it...I have friends that would fight for me, but no family. Need to get off this subject, freaking myself out this morning...
Sure could use some prayers for getting out of where I am living.. neigbor came over last evening and asked if I wanted to smoke a joint!!!!. I am a recovering addict with 28 YEARS clean!!!! But must still have that 'look' about me sorry to say. I just stood there and looked at her until she got uncomfortable...finally told her to keep her craziness away from me...when I told her how many years I had clean her eyes bugged... told her I wouldn't call the cops, what she does is her business, but stay away from me with all that... Her comment, " yes ma'm"... Lord deliver me from this hell hole I live in and help me find a descent place to live...
Still haven't heard a word from my stupid son, so don't know if my grandangel is in town or not, sure could use some little girl hugs about now....
Ok, I've put it off long enough, need to get ready for work... check back in later. Everyone have a blessed day.... hugs.
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: ( Sorry that you haven't heard from the grandbaby yet.. I know how much you are looking forward to her being there. That pretty brazen of the girl to come and offer you a joint. She had no way of knowing if you were under cover or not, I pray too that you get out of there soon, it served it's purpose for what you needed at the time, now it's time to move on.

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day.. Big Hugs Carmen
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Ladee-clean for 28 years, now that is something to be proud of my friend!!!! And yes, you definitely need to find a new place away from the pot heads. Good Luck with finding a new place!!! How is sonny and marie these days?
Jam- how is col?
Vic-Maybe you should call hospice and at least see if they can give you a break and help your dad at the same time. hugs
Seemee-Puppies this weekend!!!!! So happy for you!!!! You will have to fill us in on all the details of them.
Starri-good to hear from our world traveler!!! I hope you are having fun seeing the world!!!
ASG-sorry your aunt is not doing good these days. Prayers for you and her!!!
River- hope you have a good day!!!
Notlike-I think i read that your mom and dad had a anniversary. Many congratulations to them and you!!!
Ok i can't remember anymore, forgive me if a forgot someone, but i hope all of ya'll have a great day.
Just checking in, nothing new here. Love and hugs stormyyyy
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I am still waiting for the life insurance agent to show up and she was suppose to be here at one and there has been no phone calls to explain the delay...maybe its traffic but right now I am glad to have everyone at home it makes me less on the downside and brings me on the upside still giving everything I am fighting for atm ..Peace n God Bless
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river, I love the Mom & Dad Anv. story! You a great daughter and super human being for not giving up on them and tackling the healthcare system head-on! Many people just give up, and that's probably what the health care professionals are used to, so when they run into a determined caregiver, I think they really do not know how to react...thereby, over-reacting ...Go figure....
You are a great example for me to remember!....Thank you! Enjoy your evening!...Take care! ((((((((((((Hugs!))))))))))))
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Just got back from getting all kinds of hugs and kisses from my grand angel... I just want to eat her up.... she is going to work with me Friday, so I will get some one on one time with her without her dad hoovering and sucking all the air out of the room.... will take pics and post of FB....
Marie is being such a drama mama about the pain in her hip, fianally asked her if she needed to go to the ER... of course not.... I have cut her toenails before and hear all that sucking air , so I think she has a very low pain threshold. Of course if all I did was set all day, I'd focus more on my back and leg hurting too.... God woman, get up and move around, that hip is probably rusted !!!!
tomorrow is my long day so hope I get to go to bed early... it gets so boring being there for hours and hours... I know, boo f**king hoo!!! from all of you sleep deprived and worn out... but I've had my turn at 20 hour days... might be there again...
Hope everyone had a blessed day in some kind of way.. we really have some positive people posting and it feels so good to read of your days.. and nights.. and yet a splash of God and uplifting comments... look forward to reading posts from you all... love and hugs, coffee time...
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Well there was a mix up and i will hear in 24 hrs whether a new appt is gonna be set up and we been with this company for a long time ....ticks me off that i still go thru the three ring circus but got medicaid deal straighten out just have to fax my paystubs to them and the case is settled until april...right now kids having a blast tg for their joy and I promise my 7 yr old daughter some one on one time in a local chinese/cantonese restaurant in town on friday when I get paid ...i am curious as to what the union rep is gonna present to me tomorrow...wish me the best of luck trying to meet this deadline for hubby and it drives me stir crazy.
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Seeme-Hey, we're always walking in the shopping cart/bag lady line! Seriously, I need to loose some weight, so does Dad, so I have to get motovated, at least a little bit. Yesterday I walked, today I bought Hagan-Daas. Oh well. Walk with us anytime...I usually wind up in The Laundry Room LOL
Burned-you are so busy! Enjoy your dinner out.
River-such a sweet moment for you for the anniversary. Hugs.
Ladee-If you don't stop making funnies, like rusted hips, Mom's going hear me laughing and know I'm not studying in here! OMG, do I sound like a teenager or what! :)
Jam? Jam? Everything okay? Didn't see any posts from you today. Thinking of you.
Dad had a horrible headache today, and of course I didn't have the med my sis said works for him, so I left work early to get some and bring it home. He's feeling better now.
Good Night, and better tomorrows.
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Notlike, if she asks tell her it was a math problem about paper plates and bowls....
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What a long day. I am whooped. Didn't sleep last night. Migraine and who knows what else was tryin to do me in. Went to sleep at 5 am! Got up at 730am. Had my mother home these last few days. My sis from CT took her back to the living center today. Took care of my grand daughter Abbey again today. How lovely to walk with a two year old! I understand how precious those grandbaby hugs and kisses are. Abbey gets real close to my face and whispers I love you gramma! And then she throws her arms around my neck and laughs that wonderful little laugh. It makes trouble just slide from my shoulders. I have decided just today that the most precious thing I have experienced in the last several days has been a hug. Hug from my mom who is slowly leaving this realm. Hug from my sister that I rarely see. Hug from my grand daughter who hugs with such wild abandon. Just a hug but so much more. I read somewhere that a person needs about 50 hugs a day to feel emotionally well. Don't know if that is true or not, but just getting the 5 or 6 that I had today made the world feel a little lighter and brighter. So hugs to all of you folks who need a hug ( + 49 more just in case). I am about to fall out on the keyboard so good night. Prayers for all of you dealing with loss and sadness and stressful economics and crazy neighbors and isolation and lonliness. I find myself cuddled in the Everlasting Arms when life is too difficult. I hope each one of you can feel those same comforting arms tonight.
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