Heather, I'm really excited for you guys!

Thanks to each of you for your nice comments about my family, you're very kind. I can't believe it's already been a week ago that we were together. The boys are going to visit with my parents this weekend, because mother isn't going to be able to go to DS1's graduation, her health isn't good at all.

Ozzie continues to improve each day. I completely stopped the supplement, we feel like he may have been allergic to it.

Sorry for the drive thru this morning, I'm going to post from my journal...

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Earthquakes in Kentucky, hail in KC. Luckily, not enough to wreck the blooms and the shrubs.

I stepped outside to run yesterday, and got hit with a few drops. So I went back indoors and ran three miles on the treadmill. It wasn't as nice as outdoors, but I watched an interesting program on NASA missions while I ran. I spent the rest of the afternoon curled up in a chair with a good book, with an open window to the rain. Lovely.

Heather, we're excited for you! And yes, we know about men and their "stuff." I hope your DH's back gets better--and yes, it's possible there's a connection.

Uh, Shelley, that would be "dual" not "duel" master suites. But it's possible that having separate bedrooms keeps dueling to a minimum, especially over who gets most of the covers.

Happy Friday everyone. Try to find time for a little relaxation this weekend.

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noted.

back later...
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Good Morning...

Reading along.... nothing much here. Shelley, no as many children as we have the closest is 2 hours away. There really is no one around to give me a breather. Dr. said bringing him home would be a lot of work. That was a certain understatement. The mental frustration for him is terrible. I think there has been a lot of mental deterioation..which was being noted before leaving the hospital.. too many surgeries, too much anesthetic..and too much laying in hospital for a month. If he were married to someone his age, he wouldnt be staying at home. But, one day at a time... this too shall pass

Barb, what have you been reading??

Susie.. earthquake .. did you have any damage at your house.

Heather. 4 bedrooms that is wonderful!!

Hi to all the rest of you... take care and stay healthy

Bert,
Dang. I was afraid you might not have much help, if any at all. I can only imagine how weary you must be getting. Do you have a church family that could come and sit with him to give you a breather? What about the HHC(home health care)? Sometimes they know a caregive or sitter that's willing or needs some extra work, that could come and give you an afternoon off.
I'm so sorry you (and your DH) are going through this.
Sending good thoughts and prayers that things turn around for the better, very soon!
(((hang in there hugs!)))
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I actually can leave him for just a little to run to errands etc. for about an hour. Leave him with all needs at fingertips and the phone so I can check on him. I can trust him not to get up..actually he can't very easily without my help. It'll work.. just need to whine once in a while. If it becomes necessary for both of our sanities I will find someone if I have to flag someone down off the street

totally allowed, m'dear...anytime and in any amount!!! I'd be doing waaaaay more wwwhhhhhining than you are kiddo!

One of these days, when all is well, let's meet up in T-town for a marita!
Things always seem better with a marita! hehe!

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Morning ladies....notice I left the "good" part out. Woke up to very cold temps this morning. On the way to work, it started to snow! Still coming down. My poor tulips!! This weekend is supposed to be very cold so it looks like I'll be doing lots of scrapbooking.

Heather: Congrats!! That's wonderful news. The room for your dh is what my ds calls his "Man Cave". Ddil doesn't dare go in there...it's where he can have a mess and no one wants to clean it up. lol

Berta: You have more patience than I think I would. I know your dh appreciates it. You come on in here and whine all you want...we're here for you.

Susie: Good news about Ozzie....hate to hear that critters aren't 100%.

Last night was dh's baseball night and he really wanted me to go so I did. I can always watch Survivor online tonight. After about 1/2 hour at the field I was being to think I'd lost my sanity by going. It was freezing cold even with a blanket wrapped around me and my winter coat and gloves on. A couple of the women actually left to go home to their warm houses. The wind was just howling and really cold coming off the river that's closeby. I was so grateful when they ended the game and we went to a friends house where she wrapped me in a blanket and gave me a hot cup of tea. She was the smart one...she didn't even go in the first place. Our first tournament is in two weeks...sure hope it warms up by then.

My grandkids are coming for dinner tonight! Sounds like a hamburger night to me. I'll have it without the bun of course and a side salad but at least cooking something like this I know the food won't be wasted. Can't wait to see them. Nolyn especially has really bonded with me (I know...we aren't supposed to have favorites, but he's such a little monster that I can't help but love him bunches!)

I didn't get to do the treadmill last night...I'll do it tonight after the grandkids leave.

Last Saturday when I made up my goodies for the week I found a big container of sugarfree sweetner that dh had bought me when I first started this woe. I hate waste...so I thought I would try it in my English Muffins. This morning I had one for breakfast....BLAH....so sweet I couldn't stand it. And terrible aftertaste. I grabbed the big can and read the side of it...straight Malitol. The can went straight into the garbage and the rest of the muffins will to. I'm just hoping I don't end up running to the bathroom the rest of the day.

Okay...off to work. Have a good one!

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So, Donna, afater the Malitol did you have a busy day???

I had an afternoon of stomach cramps...but not as busy as I was afraid I would. Sure won't make that mistake again!

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So...Donna, how now? Between being frozen to death and sweetened to death, you probably feel a bit rocky. I think the Man Cave concept is second only to Dual Bedrooms in promoting marital peace. My dh had one, too--also full of weaponry. I really hated that. I never went in there, and it was a hassle to sort it all out in the end. Now his son has a well-furnished Man Cave.

Bert, good thoughts to you. Nursing at home is strenuous. But I'm sure the patient would prefer to be there.

This morning, I have to attend a funeral at church for a long-time member. After that, sightseeing with out-of-town guests. I hope the sun comes out. I can't believe how little warm weather we've had this far into spring.

Time for more coffee and the newspaper.
Good thoughts to everyone.

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Good morning!

Lots to catch up on!

Heather! That's wonderful news about the house .... but not such good news about DH's Mom. That is sad. Was he close to her?

Peg, you flipped off your DH? LOL. If I ever did that, mine would verbally flip me off with a "F@#* You." Congrats on getting into the Writer's Club. What are you going to, um, write? And the high speed internet ... that will happen this summer, right before the Home Invasion.

Judy, relaxing weekend?? So you and your DH have (DUEL!) bedrooms too, huh? I do miss sleeping with him, but if we did, I would worry about my snoring and then I wouldn't get any sleep. It's also nice to have a whole bed to myself!

Brenda, do you have a room separating idea? Actually, the finished part of the basement has one of those suspended ceiling. I imagine if I lift off some of the panels, I may find a cross beam on which to staple some fabric. How goes the Chicago weather.

And speaking of weather ... Susie! I forgot you lived in KY. Although it sounds like you did not have any damage to your property. Did you???? And I am so glad Ozzie is better. That's a big whew.

Great pictures! It's always so much fun to look at pictures. As I was typing that last line, I was thinking: "It's always so much fun to look at youse guyses pictures." "Youse guys" was a phrase I overheard my boss say over the phone. I cringed. When I mentioned it to her, thank goodness she laughed. Actually, what she said was, "That customer should be on one of youse guyses route sheets." (Spell check is going to go crazy with this paragraph).

Shelley, thanks for reminding me to order some Dockers on line today! I cannot find the style I want in my (new larger) size at Macy's. I could run to Kohl's, but I think it just may be easier to order on line. Funny thing ... I think it's the Metro pant that I take a size smaller than the other styles ... so you are not imagining it.

Barb, what a crazy week this has been for weather. I think it was Thursday... I was coming home from work when I actually had to pull onto the shoulder of 435 because I could not see one foot in front of me. It was scary. Luckily, the hail did not damage my car. Going from 70 degrees back down to 40 is getting old!

Berta, LOL about flagging down someone in the street to give you a breather! You mentioned if your DH was married to someone his age, he would not be home. Are you much younger than your DH? I am 13 years younger than Bob. But he has a son living 20 minutes away -- not 2 hours like your son. You might try checking your town's services for the aged. They may have some sort of caregiver option open to you. When I first started having trouble with my sister, I was absolutely astounded and amazed at the services available in Chicago for the aged.

Donna, that breaks my heart about Tia. I went through the exact same thing with Buddy. I knew he was OK if he was by the door to greet me when I came home. The first day he missed, I knew it was close to the end. I think we are just so sensitive to their behaviors. Bob didn't understand how I could just know when any of our pets were sick.

Winter coats and blankets at a baseball game? And they still played? Hopefully the next game will see a spot of sun. Have fun this weekend with your grandkids! And ... thank heavens DD found a job ... and all by herself, too. That's great!

Mary Kay, that darn toe is still bothering you, huh? What does your doctor say? Is it normal? Because you can't move it yourself ... was a muscle severed? Maybe it just needs time to heal.

Ah. I hear the pitter patter of big feet upstairs. Bob is up. I have to go and spend some "quality time" with DH. He mentioned going out to buy some plants this morning. With this weather we are having, I think we should wait another week or two!

Have a great weekend! XXOO

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blowing by for the minute.............. DS , DDIL and Miss O will be here for lunch. I need to mop and finish cleaning up, etc. Back later to visit.

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Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more fooling myself!

Yawn! I'm here and reading, but not doing much. I'm still Chaplain this week, so need to go and visit the REALLY old folks at our Health Center some time today.

Also, I'm not sure that I told you that there is an old geezer here who has a time share condo at Provincetown in MA (on Cape Cod). Each year she invites six women to go with her for a week of vacation and getting to know each other. I'm one of the six this year. I'm waffling on going....not sure why. The "geezer" is one of the premiere Lesbian Feminist theology writers from the 60's. She is very well known and respected. Three of the people she has invited to go, remarkably, are a part of one of the support groups I belong to. I already know much of their stories. But, there will be time for the beach and shopping in the uniqueness of Provincetown's "high" summer residents and shops. I suspect that my reluctance has more to do with my state of being right now than anything else.

I just can't seem to get enough sleep. I don't think I am depressed. I think I am reacting to the past month and a half. It will be a month and a week on Monday since dh's surgery. He paid for his BIG Sunday last week. He was sore and tired for the rest of the week. He is better today. But, has much more respect for what he can do and can't do. (I think)

Thank the Lord, I only have one more week to visit as Chaplain and then I can rest for the rest of the year from that job. I do love it. I really do. I just have a hard time making time for it. Especially when I would rather sleep!

So good to hear from all of you. Bert, I worry about you doing all that caregiving without help. Honey, I know what you are going through, and I, personally, think you ought to find some help. Or, a nursing home.

Shel: I am deciding about keeping Otis because of his biting. I know you can't make that kind of a decision with Kassie, but I have never had a cat come at me with fangs bared and ears back. He bit me the other day without provocation, and I popped him lightly and pushed him away. He came back in full attack mode. I was scared. This is not the first time he has done that. I am sure it is a part of his being feral, and I am beginning to believe that his former owner must have hit him. AGAIN, I have these fierce bite marks on my arms that people ask about. They bleed, and bleed. He hasn't bitten dh, but I am clearly the one Otis is bonded with. I do love that. But, frankly, he is not a lap cat. He doesn't particularly enjoy being touched or petted. He just wants to be close. I am at my last nerve with him. I can't give him to a shelter and not tell them that he bites. I also can't give him, to anyone here because he bites. What a puzzle.

Gotta go, gang......................I got up late and need to get ready for lunch.

Peace to all and I hope your weekend is productive and restful. Howabout that earthquake, gang!? That's what we get big time here, you know. Now, it wasn't so bad was it. Just a little 35 or 40 seconds of rockin' and rollin' and then it was over. Damage? Well, yes, that IS a problem. We have all our big furniture screwed to the wall with "L" brackets.

Peace and Hugs
Peg

Thank you all so much for the congrats on the home. We got our official letter in the mail today.

Busy week with my DH. He not only lost his mama last Tuesday so we've been thinking and talking a lot of that BUT he hurt his back. 3 days of cold packs and now we're doing the heat. This particular back problem I guess doesn't last for more then 6 weeks. We'll see a specialist if it doesn't go away then. DH is taking 3 days, split throughout this week, of bereavement. He hopes to rest up his back during this time as well.

Know that I'm thinking of you all. Just been one of those crazy weeks.

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