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judy

07-31-2011, 03:17 PM

Janet....I hope my reply to your post didn't get you to thinking you were being judgmental!! I just read back and can see how you might have thought that. You certainly are not being judgemental! You are sharing your wisdom and your concern for Sandy.

I, on the other hand, am glad that Sandy is so open to her new life! It is great that she gets all of our thoughts, and can weigh them out and make decisions.

Sandy, I see that you have decided to wait for dating, and I think that, since you made that decision, then it is the best decision!

Somebody was telling me today that instead of going on dates, I should just use Skype. I think this is a great idea! It saves a lot of trouble, and you can tell right away if you want a date! I am planning to go on Match.com. I need a good picture of myself first.

judy

07-31-2011, 03:23 PM

I had fun today. Went down to the pool and hung out with my friends. The husbands and older kids were here, and they are all so nice, and so much fun!

Tiramisu

07-31-2011, 04:19 PM

I let the guy I've been talking with talk me into meeting him for lunch and he was very nice, but after two hours of sitting there, I begged forgiveness, telling him that I'm not ready for anything more than talking. He said he'll call me, but I'm sure he won't.

Janet

07-31-2011, 07:35 PM

No Judy....it wasn't you that got me to thinking about my post....I got to thinking about it later and thought...oh no. Then I felt so bad and needed to explain.

I'm glad you're going with your head and heart Sandy....only you know what you're ready for.

Judy....I think Skype would be a great way to start online dating. Didn't even think of that one.

Today I didn't do anything but a coule loads of laundry. I was going to go to Wal Mart, but decided it was just way too hot to go anywhere. I did watch a Lifetime movie...something I haven't done in a long time, so it was nice.

Tomorrow starts a very busy week for me. Monday I go to the neurologist in Lafayette for my follow-up appointment and then back to Frankfort to do some banking. Tuesday I go for physical therapy, Wednesday Mom's physical therapist is coming and I think the nurse, Thursday I have a mandatory bus driver meeting in the morning and then take Mom to her regular Dr. in the afternoon, Friday I go for physical therapy again. I am also planning on making an appt. at Wal Mart Optical to have my eyes checked and hopefully some new glasses....the ones I have are absolutely horrid. Time for new ones.

Hopefully the humidity won't be as bad as it has been the last few days. It has been so hot and uncomfortable.

judy

08-01-2011, 07:45 AM

It's good to be busy, Janet! The more you do, the less energy you have for thinking about problems!

I am going to town, potting my coleus, and then pooling it. One of these days, I have to get over to Jessie's! I was there about 3 days ago, but the kids are now home from camp, so I need a day with them.

Janet

08-01-2011, 11:36 AM

Mom isn't doing very well today and her Dr. isn't in until Thursday. She just can't eat and swallow. Since she couldn't eat the meat, mashed potatoes or peas I fixed her tomato soup. She drank about 1/4 cup and that was it. I put her back in bed. A little while later I heard her calling me. She had gotten up on the commode and must have sat there too long, her legs went to sleep and she couldn't get up. Once I got her back in bed Mom then started throwing up the tomato soup. After that.....a coughing spell kept her busy for a couple minutes, but I got her through that. Now she is sleeping. I feel so bad for her.

This morning I went for my appointment with the neurologist. He might be a fine Dr. but I don't like him. Very hard to talk to and doesn't explain things very well even when I ask him too. So...what I got out of it was this: I have degenerative disc disease (which I guess is common?) I also have a slipped disc between C5 and C6 that is touching my spinal cord. At first he wanted me to go see someone about pain management. I told him that wasn't going to help the problem, just mask the pain. So now he wants me to continue with the PT and wrote on a script paper for the PT to use traction. I go for PT in the morning and I'm suppose to go back to the neurologist in a month. I think I'm going to talk with my regular Dr. to see if I can see someone else. This guy is just too weird for me. I need someone easier to speak with and who can explain things better.

He did say that if the therapy doesn't help, we can see about injections of some sort and then the next step would be surgery. I just don't know what else to say, excet I don't need this right now.

Tiramisu

08-01-2011, 03:48 PM

Oh, Janet, you can't steal a break lately. Hang on and this will pass. I'm praying and you need to be believing.

Crazy day for me: took my car to the dealership because a new vehicle with 16700 miles shouldn't have run out of water and get so hot the ac switched off (even in this weather), got a "loaner" car that cost me $28 for a day of insurance, got to work at 830 and couldn't get logged in to my computer until about 15 minutes before it was time to leave for my therapy, which was very painful since I was so tense and stressed, went to get my car and was charges $34 to rotate the tires that I thought should be a courtesy thing. Somewhere in there I got a call that I can't proceed with fostering until a whole year after the divorce is final. The realtor was out for a funeral today and wants me to come out and sign the house offer contract tomorrow.

If I can make it through Thursday, I'm taking vacation on Friday.

Janet

08-01-2011, 05:35 PM

Sounds like you've got it rough too Sandy. But we will get through it, because I believe we will!

judy

08-01-2011, 05:54 PM

Wow! You both had tough days for sure!

I hope Mom has an easy night, and an easy day tomorrow. I am praying for her and for you. If you don't like the neurologist, I don't blame you for wanting to see another doctor. I hope you can find someone soon!

I had a nice, lazy day. Then Jessie called me and vented about all of the things that have been happening lately, beginning with Brandon's ear surgery, Mackenzie's broken toe, Kassidy's TMJ, my ex coming up to stay with them, Steve's uncle wanting to stay with them (HE WILL NEVER LEAVE!), and her fighting with Steve about it, and then little Rocky got sick and had to be run over to the vet. He was throwing up all morning, and since he is so tiny, that is dangerous. The vet wanted to keep him overnight, but Jessie wouldn't leave him there. She hasn't called, so I would say he is okay now. She cried on the phone, and I felt so bad for her! I'm going to go over there tomorrow and visit with her.

The good thing is that Mackenzie is going to hang out with 2 friends at the mall, eat dinner out, and they are getting their nails done. How nice for her! I like one of these girls a lot, and hope they are close friends this year. I don't know the other girl.

gja1000

08-01-2011, 06:21 PM

Oh Janet, you DID have a really rough day. And by all means, find another neurologist!!! Gary sees an orthopedic doctor for the bulging disks in his neck - so that might be another option. I absolutely won't tolerate doctors who won't talk to us or who act weird! Actually one of Gary's docs is pretty weird and he used to act much worse than he does now. We went to him because he is the BEST pulmonary doc in Austin and at that time they were thinking Gary might need a heart transplant. If you have a heart transplant, you must have the best pulmonary doc you can get. When I described his behavior to my daughter (a fifth grade school teacher), she told me he probably has Asburger's, a form of autism. I think that is why we were able to tolerate his behavior - because I could look at him and think he is not an a$$hole, he just can't help the way he acts. Now, after seeing him for 3 or so years, he has learned how to interact with us (a characteristic of Asburgers, they can learn how to interact with certain people) and we all get along pretty well. But it was tough in the beginning and I wouldn't have tolerated it if not for needing his expertise at the time.

Sandy, you had a terrible day too. I just hate car trouble, especially when the car is new and shouldn't be acting up, but I guess those things happen. I didn't know you were getting to go ahead with the house. Is this the one you were going to buy a few weeks ago?

Judy, I know how hard it is to hear your daughter cry and to know she has many very significant issues right now. It just breaks my heart when it happens to me and my daughter has NEVER had any problems like your daughter has. I know you will help her get through this.

I just got through unloading my lower cabinets (just the top shelf of the lower cabinets), taking out all the kitchen drawers, and getting everything off the top of the counters. The counters get taken out tomorrow! :eek: We won't have a kitchen sink tomorrow either, so i guess we'll just have to go out to eat. Oh Darn!

I will have to move my computer, since the corner desk is going tomorrow too. So, I'll be on the iPad till Wednesday when my computer desk is supposed to be assembled in the office/bedroom.

Tiramisu

08-01-2011, 06:53 PM

Yes, Gayle, looks like I might get my little house. I cashed in an old IRA that should get the house and my appliances. Should go fairly fast with cash. My one deal breaker would be termites.

DianaB

08-01-2011, 06:54 PM

We're finally home!! Had a great weekend except for my brother which I'll explain later. I'm too tired to write much so I'll tell ya' all about it tomorrow!!! I missed you guys!!!!

Tiramisu

08-01-2011, 06:55 PM

Glad you're home ... Get some rest.

gja1000

08-01-2011, 08:55 PM

Oh My Goodness!!! Gary and I tore out the corner desk this evening. We looked like two beached whales rolling around on the floor, trying to look up and under the inside of the cabinets to get out the million screws holding it to the wall. But we did it! I think we'll donate it to the habitat for humanity re-store.

judy

08-02-2011, 06:20 AM

I am so glad to hear that Gary feels well enough to do this work! Your kitchen renovation is moving along!

Welcome home Diana!

I don't know what I am doimng today. Jessie is taking Kass to the dentist to have her fitted for a TMJ night guard. I have to call her, and may go with her. There is a new TJMaxx in town!

Janet

08-02-2011, 07:49 AM

Wow Gayle, you and Gary must have gotten a boost of energy. At least now it's done. Can't wait to see your new kitchen.

I am so glad you're back Diana. More than anxious to hear about your weekend.

Lindsey

08-02-2011, 09:22 AM

We had a busy weekend and it looks like we will be busy until the end of summer, again! :(

It was a long weekend here. On Friday we drove out to the lake to visit Scott's parents. What bothers me the most about going to "the lake" is that we don't even get to SEE the lake. I took my bathing suit in hopes of relaxing on the beach, but all they do is hang out in their yard (driving distance from the water). It's okay, but I feel like I could relax in my yard at home!

On Saturday we went into the city for a wedding ceremony. After the ceremony we went to Sears Clearance for a water filter for our fridge, and while there I browsed through some dresses for all the weddings we have to go to. I found two, regular priced around $100, for $19.99 each, PLUS it was 24% all women's fashions for the weekend :D :D :D I got them both for $30. Then we headed out to a small town for the reception. It was a lot of fun! We got back to the lake around 1:00 am and went straight to bed.

On Sunday, Scott's sister, brother-in-law, and nephew came out. We helped build a new deck, and not much else went on. It was sooooooooo hot, we couldn't do much but sit in the shade (I wished it were on the beach though!). We all went to bed pretty early.

Monday was Scott's nephew's 2nd birthday :D We got him a Fisher Price Little People car parking garage thing and he was just mesmerized... he didn't move away from it until they left! After they left, we built another section of deck. Then we just sat around until we ate supper and we drove home.

Last night I felt pretty sick and couldn't get to sleep until 2:00 am. I think I got too much sun on the weekend. And when I fell asleep I had the most awful dream about dating some guy and he was going to take me to meet his parents and then all of a sudden I just remembered I have a fiance and a house and I couldn't believe I hurt Scott like that. I blame that dream on watching the Bachelorette finale last night!

Tiramisu

08-02-2011, 03:31 PM

Just not having a good week. My new boss is intense and is confiding too much in me. She had three different printers out of whack this morning and wanted to act like it wasn't her fault. Then, she asked me to look up a social security office, arguing that there must be one closer and decides to go driving around looking for one she thought she saw. I'm trying to help her get settled in, but she lacks organization skills.

My neck is sore today, glad to have PT tomorrow. Jeff and family are coming in so we can go to moody garden in Galveston. They go every year, but I haven't been in 20.

Oh, and, they accepted my offer, so, I bought a house.

judy

08-02-2011, 03:31 PM

gja1000

08-02-2011, 03:35 PM

Sandy! YAY! I'm so glad you bought the house. You'll be so much happier in your own home. Sorry about the boss. Maybe she won't last long :D.

Lindsay you had a busily boring weekend! Some people are just like that, but why have a lake home if you aren't going to enjoy it?

judy

08-02-2011, 03:48 PM

I don't know what I should do. I bought an all in one printer in March, which prints and copies nicely. The scanner and fax do not work. It's past the warranty, so I doubt if I will be able to get anywhere with the store I bought it from.

It cost almost $150, and I have tried to fix it to no avail. Amazon has a $40 off offer on certain printers, and I need one that works, but I hate tom lose $150!!!

I don't know what to do!

Janet

08-02-2011, 05:19 PM

Holy Cow Lindsey....they must be boring as watching paint dry. I would love to have a lake cottage and enjoy ALL the benefits. Maybe you can breath some life back into his family.

Hope your PT goes well Sandy and that the pain will go away. Sucks having neck pain...now I know. And....:cheer::cheer::cheer: so happy you got the house you wanted. Now you know we'll want pictures of it too, right! So excited for you!

Judy can you find your printer model number online and see if there is a solution? Rick has been doing that a lot lately on darn near everything and saving a bundle on repair costs. Can you call a computer repair store and see if they can fix it or lead you in the right direction?

Today I went for PT and I do feel a bit better tonight. I have been doing my exercises faithfully so hopefully I'll be pain free one of these days.

Tiramisu

08-02-2011, 05:52 PM

I opened a separate post with a couple of house pictures.

Glad you're feeling better, Janet. I'm having a pain pill night.

Janet

08-02-2011, 06:31 PM

The house is beautiful Sandy.....I so wish I could do something like that. You're so brave and let me tell you.....you have one person here (me) in awe!

gja1000

08-02-2011, 07:06 PM

We got the countertops, sink and stove removed today. My poor kitchen looks like a bomb exploded! Now I have to walk to the bathroom to empty water out of glasses. I almost threw it where the sink is supposed to be. :eek:

judy

08-03-2011, 07:28 AM

It is so great that you got the house, Sandy! I saw the pix on your other thread, and it is so perfect! Congrats!

Thank goodness for your PT, Sandy and Janet! I hope that both of you feel better soon!

I find it too coincidental that they decided to build a deck while you and Scott were there, Linds. Who invites company to build decks? Unless that was the plan?

Thanks, Janet, but I already did the Google repair search, and did what I found people suggested. For the most part, this printer has been deemed a piece of crap! It also uses way too much ink.

I wrote to the company, and will decide when I see what they are willing to do. It still prints and copies, so I may use it for a while, and then replace it. I do want to get some of my money's worth, and don't rally need to fax or scan much.

Lindsey

08-03-2011, 08:28 AM

When The Bachelorette is giving you nightmares, you know it is time to stop watching!

Was it a holiday weekend for you, Linds? Scott's parents sound boring! (Don't let Scott see this). They should use the lake!

Yes it was a holiday weekend here. It's just called "civic holiday", basically an excuse for another day off :) I love my province for all of our statutory holidays lol! We have one long weekend almost every month.

I think Scott knew they'd be building a deck but I didn't know that. His dad has a bad back so Scott helps out with stuff like that, so almost every time we're there Scott is doing something with his dad that requires lifting. Scott's brother-in-law is a champion muay-thai fighter so I think he helps out a lot too. Compared to him, Scott is a string bean!

I really don't mind just sitting around and relaxing but I really don't understand why they don't take advantage of everything! I guess maybe it's just our backgrounds though. They are city people, so maybe sitting outside their campers (they decided not to build a cabin, just brought out two campers) is enough for them.

I'm from a tiny little town and even before we had a cabin my parents would take us to the lake all summer long. I didn't swim in pools growing up! It was lakes, beaches, campfires. Even now I don't consider it "camping" if there's electricitiy :rolleyes: I told Scott that when we first started dating because he has always been in electrified camp sites so they can plug in laptops, and cook in an oven inside the motorhome! Haha I made him go "primitive" camping last year in the mountains :D We made popcorn over the open fire and had to warm up our PJ's before running to the tent at night. It got to -2 degrees C overnight, and we just had to snuggle closer to stay warm :)

So I guess it's just different lifestyles! I can sit in my yard anytime, but in the city it's not private and quiet in their yard so maybe that's what they like. If I had a beach in my yard at home, I wouldn't be complaining lol!

DianaB

08-03-2011, 08:55 AM

Sandy, I'm so happy for you on the purchase of your new home!!! I haven't looked at the pictures yet but I will!!!

Gayle, I can sympathize with you about the remodel!!! I once redid my kitchen and it's hard to live without water and a sink in the kitchen!!!! Hopefully it won't be much longer and you'll have your beautiful new kitchen!!! I can't wait!!!

Judy, I hope that you'll find a solution to your printer problems. I've found that I google alot of problems on the internet and have found solutions to some of my problems.

I don't know where to begin on my weekend....on one hand it was such a good time.....on the other hand it was a fustrating time!!!!

We ended up getting there about dark.....we walked in and there was a small group eating at the island in the kitchen. I went in and started talking to them and it was obvious that they were fustrated with one girl standing there trying to eat her sandwich. It took me awhile but I realized that it was my brother's new girlfriend, Libby, and it was obvious that she had taken too much medicine (which I was told by accident because it was a new prescription). She was so zoned out that she couldn't hardly eat her sandwich or communicate with me. When my brother came in I told him that she needed to be taken care of so he and my Mom took her upstairs and put her to bed.

The next day we all did our thing but Delaine and Libby did everything alone (by their choice) also they had Delaine's daughter, Libby's daughter, and a little friend who they didn't keep an eye on.

The next evening she did it again!!! Libby went upstairs.....found the medicine that my brother had hid and took a bunch again. No one had believed that it was an accident that she had taken so much of it before. Delaine decided to take her home but she was so out of it that trying to get her downstairs and into the car was almost impossible. Glen finally went up and talked with her and finally got her in the car.

The sad part is that Libby's not the only one with a problem.....my brother is into meth but my Mom is totally convinced that he's not!!! Why would he have a girlfriend with such a problem if he was doing alright......and have her since Easter????? I said some things and Mom is not very happy with me......I saw her last night and she's still tryng to convince me that Delaine is not having any problems. Libby confided in Glen that in a couple of days of going home that Delaine would be making his meth!!!! If I told my Mom that she would totally not believe me. She wants to believe everything that my brother says and my brother wants to say what he knows my Mom wants to hear. AAAAggggggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!

However, in spite of all of this......I tried to totally ignore the drug problem and had a good time visiting with my aunts, uncles, and cousins!!! We swam twice a day and the lake was just wonderful!!! I did really, really good on my diet which was really hard when Margie made homemade apple cobbler!!!! It was almost a diet breaker!!!!!

Then when we left Glen and I headed for a little town near Kansas City (we stopped at a flea market on the way) where we spent the night with my cousin that has her basement fixed up like a little B & B. Glen really liked it and enjoyed seeing the work shops and all. Then next morning we got up and went and got some tires for some equipment....went to a couple more flea markets and then came home. Over all it was a nice relaxing weekend inspite of my brother's fiasco.

Our family doesn't feel like they have money for vacations so we're leaving tomorrow for my cousin's house for a couple of days and then we're going to Ocean's of Fun in Kansas City. It's a big water park. So I'll be gone again. We have 12 of us that are going so it will be a good time. We've been before but it's been a LONG time. I love the wave machine and lazy river!!!

So.....today I'm doing laundry and getting ready to leave again!!!! Glen's heading to Beaver Lake to get his scuba certification so he won't be going with us. He's excited to get that done!!!

Busy....busy......busy!!!!!

Lindsey

08-03-2011, 09:05 AM

Wow Diana that seems like quite a weekend!

It is very sad about your brother and his girlfriend... and especially that your mom won't believe it. That seems to happen a lot though. My grandma is in total denial about my uncle being an alcoholic, and he knows that and takes total advantage of her. She spends every day waiting for a phone call from him to drive him wherever and do whatever. He's on probation now, because he was in jail for driving drunk, rolling his SUV, and killing his passenger :( He has no remorse about it. I just found out that while we were on vacation he went back to jail because he was at a house party and someone "spiked" his drink. That's what my grandma told me. They wanted him out of there so badly they put alcohol in his drink when he wasn't looking so that he'd go back to jail. Really. She will believe every excuse he makes and she'll make every excuse for him. It breaks my heart. She will not believe he has a problem, because he says he doesn't, and I guess that's easier on her. It makes me so mad to listen to it though, and I have to change the subject.

As for everything else, I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation and visiting! I have always wanted to go to a big water park. I hope you have a ton of fun!

DianaB

08-03-2011, 11:57 AM

I do plan on having a ton of fun at the water park. I just hope that it's not too busy because being from a small town I'm not used to crowds.

I really think that if my Mom would acknowledge that my brother had a problem then he would actually try harder to get off of the drugs. He does want to please Mom and he wants her to think that he's alright and doing good. It's just a huge mess!!! I have his daughters sending me messages on FB and telling me how he's doing and I have talked to Mom but she thinks that they exaggerate and lie. She believes everything that Delaine tells her. Oh well.........

judy

08-03-2011, 03:21 PM

How sad, Diana! I hope his children are not very young, and can soon get out of that environment one way or the other. It is frustrating that your mom doesn't believe that he has a problem. That makes her an enabler, which is bad for everyone. Maybe somebody will see the light and decide to straighten out.

The rest of your vacation sounds great! And the upcoming water park! I love water parks! You will not find that many crowds if you are going during the week.

You are going to love it!

Marilyn

08-03-2011, 03:31 PM

Wow, sounds like everyone is busy and have a lot going on. We've had a lot of computer issues lately. Two of our computers were on the fritz and had a major software problem, long story, but things are finally working out. I've been online for quite a while strictly on the iPhone, and at work where everything is blocked.

Bought Rex a whiz bang laptop that should be here tomorrow. That should fix our problems. We're getting all new up-to-date software so hopefully we will be up and running for a while again. My computer is back running. I don't need anything fancy for what I do here at home. I'm fine with a tower that works and lets me save my pictures and get online, and use Skype.

Our oldest daughter is due to have our first grandchild any day now. Her actual due date is August 8th. We're hoping she will start her labor this Friday evening so we can fly to California and stay for two weekends and the week in between. I want to maximize the time there, but only use 1 week of vacation so I can travel more after the baby is born. Pam (the MIL) and I bought tickets together to travel there for Labor Day weekend when the baby is about a month old. We just can't stay away too long. This is the first grandchild for both of us.

She's having a girl. Emma Scarlet, not sure about the spelling of Scarlet. Her husband said they were going to spell it Scarlette and make it as long as possible, but he jokes around a lot and you never know when he is serious, so we'll see.

His battalion deploys to Afghanistan again in October, but they are leaving three Navy Corpsman behind to accept the wounded as they come home and Carlton is supposed to be one of the left behind. We won't know for sure though until they finally leave and he's still here. With the military, nothing is a sure thing.

So my days are sitting on the edge of my chair right now, waiting for THE call!!!

Tiramisu

08-03-2011, 03:53 PM

Congratulations, Marilyn. Love our babies.

Janet

08-03-2011, 05:21 PM

Diane, I feel bad for you that your brother is in this type of situation. Your mother just doesn't want to see the bad in her child....what mother does? I do hope he can get some kind of help. Maybe you or Glenn can talk to him one more time....you are very persuasive.

The water park sounds like alot of fun. One of these days I really need to get me a bathing suit. Never know when I may need one...lol. You have a great time and know that you'll be missed.

DianaB

08-03-2011, 05:49 PM

Marilyn....how exciting!!! A new baby....any day now!!!! And your first!!!! For our first we had twins!!! I know that you'll be with the baby as much as you can.......they change so much you don't want to miss one moment!!!! Be prepared to spend money like crazy......things you didn't buy for your kids you'll get for your grandkids!! Trust me!!! There is nothing as special as a new grandbaby!!!! Make sure we get pictures!!!!

Tiramisu

08-03-2011, 07:09 PM

Boring day because all my managers were in a leadership mtg until 1 and I left for PT at 2. One of my girls was out, so I covered her group and did a few things for them. During heating pad breaks, I booked the hotel rooms for this weekend. It's hard finding cooler indoor things to do around Houston.

Friday night we hope to get all the kids together for a little visit. Saturday we'll go to the children's museum, the downtown aquarium, bass pro shop and rainforest cafe. Sunday we'll visit Galveston and moody gardens. Monday I'll take the kids to see my house on their Way out.

I'm so thankful my kids include me in their events. My daughter is making plans for next weekend.

Janet

08-03-2011, 07:21 PM

That's wonderful Sandy....you have a great family too.

judy

08-04-2011, 05:21 AM

Marilyn, This is such wonderful news! As Diana said, there is nothing like a grandchild! You will not believe the emotions! Ahhhh!

I hope she has an easy birth, and that you and Rex have a wonderful visit, aaannndd, that her hubby does get to stay here.

My prayers for all to go well and easily.

judy

08-04-2011, 05:31 AM

Today is hair day, and then I am going over to Jessie's house. Tonight I have my writing group, but I have not written anything. It is okay to skip a week, but I better get on it this week!

Jess is getting ready to go on vacation, and I am doing some online shopping for little things for the kids. However, I refuse to spend $8.99 for S&H for sand toys!!!
I hope there are still so,me around in the dollar stores!

I'm also giving Brandon my father's dog tags from WWII. He is going to be soooo excited! I gave Kass my heart locket from when I was a little girl. Mackenzie got my pearl drop from when I was near her age from my aunt. Mackenzie also got a diamond and sapphire ring that was Jessie's for her graduation from 8th grade.

I look at these things in my jewelry case, and things of my Dad's, and want the kids to have them now. I do not want them to wait for my death to get things they will never use. I also love to see them using the jewelry. I told Jess to come look through these things and to see what she might want now.

Lindsey

08-04-2011, 07:40 AM

Congratulations Marilyn!!!

I am counting down the hours until this week is done and I start my new job next week. Scott comes home today after an overnight site trip to a mine :) Poor Layla didn't understand and she kept going to the back door to wait for him to come home. He called me last night and he said somehow he got this huge hotel room because it was all they had left. It has a jacuzzi tub and a fireplace!!! He told me to come on out lol... right :rolleyes:

My dad is also in the city tonight because he has a doctor's appointment in the morning. I think we're going out to eat when he gets in, so I'll be staying in the city until later tonight. Scott gets in around 9:00 so one of us will just follow the other home.

Marilyn

08-04-2011, 12:14 PM

Thank you all for the congrats. We've already spent lots on this baby and she's not even here yet. I'm still at work waiting....... Rex got his computer this morning and is loading his software and drivers so every so often he calls with a question. What would they do without us??

We're going with some of Carlton's (Karen's husbands) family to see Cowboys and Aliens this evening. It's so great that we get aling so well with them. Wish Melissa's inlaws were closer so we could have a better relationship with them, but they aren't, and they are planning to move to Cocoa Beach, Florida in about a year and a half.

Lindsey, sounds like a nice evening. Know yOu are anxious to have Scott home!!

Judy, that is so special that your distributing the jewelry to your grandchildren. It's so wonderful that you reconnected with them!!! Just beyond words...

Marilyn

08-04-2011, 12:17 PM

And Sandy, hope you have a wonderful weekend. It's not too hot to have fun as long as everyone stays hydrated and isn't in the sun too long. Enjoy!!

Tiramisu

08-04-2011, 06:31 PM

Worked my usual 9 hours, bought a 5 month old $1100 refrigerator for $500 from one of my girls who is moving in with her boyfriend, paid my earnest money today, finished emptying all cabinets and drawers so they can fumigate my apartment tomorrow, took doggie and meets to my daughter. Need to get packed for my weekend.

Praying for Janet and her Mom. Praying Grandma Marilyn gets her baby blessing in time.

gja1000

08-04-2011, 07:34 PM

Marilyn, my four year old granddaughter is Emma Grace! Enjoy! There is nothing like that first grand baby.

Sandy, I hope you have a great weekend! Don't be out in the heat too long.

I'm here in Houston with the kids. I'm going to Abi's volleyball game in the morning. In fact, Abi has to be at school to catch the bus at 6:30AM :eek: the game is about 45 minutes away.

My daughter has shingles. She has always had a hip that bothers her and she told me a couple of days ago that it was acting up. She said today she didnt feel very well and kinda felt achy all over. She also said that her hip pain had wrapped around to the front of her hip too. She said her skin was tingly also. I told her that sounded like shingles. Sure enough when she got ready for bed, she called me in to show me a red spot on her hip. I told her she definitely has shingles so she and Bryan went out to an urgent care center to get some meds. The quicker you can get on anti-viral meds, the
better. I sure hope it is not too bad.

judy

08-05-2011, 05:34 AM

Oooh..shingles hurts! I hope she got on the meds soon enough to kick it up and out!

I went over to Jessie's yesterday, and Mackenzie hit her finger head on, catching a basketball. Long story short - she broke it in 3 places! They have to go to an orthopedic surgeon. Something about the tendon pulling a bone out of alignment. Yikes! It sounds really painful! She was really brave, but I imagine that last night was hard for her.

She broke her toe two weeks ago, and now her finger! She has never been to the ER before!

Janet

08-05-2011, 07:29 AM

3 places....that had to hurt like crazy. With school coming on she won't be able to do everything she's wants will she? I hope this is the last thing she breaks. She must be very brave if she's never been to an ER before.

Hope the shingles go away soon for your daughter Gayle....Mom had the shingles many years ago and was in so much pain.

Lindsey

08-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Ouch to the shingles and the broken finger!!

One of my coworkers got shingles a few years ago and he was out for about 3 weeks :( It sounded pretty terrible.

Judy, I used to play basketball but luckily I only ever got my fingers jammed. That was painful enough! I couldn't imagine breaking one that way. Ouch! She's a brave girl to get through that!

It's my last day of work!! :cheer: I'm so busy and stressed though. I don't know how I'll get everything done on time! :(

Last night I visited with my grandma, and then went out to eat with her, my uncle, my dad, my brother, and the little girls. It was good! I've said it before, but those girls are so well behaved, and their mother has been working out of town during the weeks (internship for her social work degree) and my brother has been parenting on his own. He is a really good dad and it's nice to see him like that with the girls. He'll scold them when they need it, and laugh with them when they need it. I think they are all really lucky that he came into their lives.

Tonight we are going out for food and drinks with a friend of ours. We both used to work with him, and he and Scott have gotten pretty close over the years. It will be nice to see him again! He moved to another province a couple of years ago.

Janet

08-05-2011, 04:49 PM

Today I went to physical therapy...it was a good session. My neck was so sore last night from sitting so much in the ER and then in the room they gave Mom that I wasn't sure I'd even be able to sleep. I didn't get home until after midnight and then had to be at therapy at 8:30. I was still so sleepy.

After therapy I stopped by Burger King and got a bit of breakfast. I hadn't been there in a long time so decided I would this morning. I then headed to Lafayette to stay with Mom. She looks so fragile, that at times I can't seem to stop looking at her. So different than that strong bull-headed woman I grew up with.

The C-diff has come back, plus she has a bad urinary tract infection. I guess these are common when on dialysis and they are no longer urinating. The EEG that was done last Thursday showed no signs of seizures. I guess that's a good thing, but now no one is sure why her BP is dropping so fast. This morning they did a standing check and it dropped to 72 over 46. Even when they raise the head of the bed...they have to do it slow, because it makes her lightheaded and ready to pass out.

I sat with her until after 2 and then needed to get home, get some laundry done, run the sweeper and rest. It feels good to not have things waiting on me to get done. Also paid Mom's bills that were due.

Now I'm just lying here in bed with the latop. I'll probably fall asleep here in a bit because I can feel the ole eyelids getting heavy. Hope you all have a great weekend.

judy

08-06-2011, 06:48 AM

Janet, I am praying for Mom. I hope they get her comfortable and feeling better soon.

judy

08-06-2011, 06:59 AM

I had the 2 little ones yesterday. Jessie and Mackenzie needed a break. I fibbed and told Jess they couldn't sleep over because I had plans with my friends. They left at about 7:30.

They begged me to sleep over. After spending the day with Kass at the ER on Friday, and planning to watch them on Monday so that Jessie can take Mackenzie to the orthopedic surgeon on Monday, I decided NO. I felt bad, but for once, I didn't give in, and didn't really feel guilty all night either!

Jess has been through too much lately, but Steve has too step up and help out. He actually came to pick them up last night! Usually, Jessie drives them back and forth.

Oh...wait, Jessie just called me that Mackenzie's eyelid is all puffy, and her eye is discharging???? Poor kid!

gja1000

08-06-2011, 12:57 PM

Gary and I shopped for something Gary could turn into a bathroom vanity for his sisters lake house. We found the perfect piece for only $25!!! It is reallu neat and I think she is going to love it.

We are supposed to go out to eat later but Brooke is not feeling very well. She is having a lot of pain today with the shingles. So maybe we will order in something, I'm not sure. She is laying down right now.

We will go home tomorrow. We've had a great visit but I am ready to get home and get ready for the week. This is my last week of summer school. It goes SO fast.

They will finish our tile Monday and Tuesday and then our stove will be installed on Wednesday. I'm ready! We will only have painting left, but I'll take a little time to decide what color.

DianaB

08-06-2011, 03:38 PM

Wow!! Everyone has been so busy this week!!!! We're home!!! Jaci, Nate, and Karlie, and I got home just a little bit ago.......the others went to some thrift stores while we went to a flea market before we came home. It was such a fun weekend but I'm ready to be home for awhile!!!

The water park was so nice!!! It rained before we went and then was cloudy most of the day so it wasn't too hot while we were there. I also think that the rain kept a lot of people away so it wasn't too crowded. I mostly stayed with Dean and Karlie so that Dae Lynn could have a good time. I usually like the wave machine but really didn't care for it this year. I did love the lazy river though and could have spent all day just floating around it except for the other people on it!!! Really.....I think that I really just like my pond best but the water park was nice for a change!!

My cousin really out did herself on making us welcome!!! She is such a good hostess and had everything organized and planned out ahead of time. She's used to entertaining much larger groups than we had but still for 12 people to come and stay with you is still a lot of work!!! She let the kids all know that they were more than welcome to come and stay anytime.......and you knew that she meant it!!

Janet, I can see that your Mom is back in the hospital. I hope all is well and you're getting some rest while she's gone and being taken care of.

Gayle, I hope your daughter caught her shingles in time to have the medicine help. I've heard that shingles can be awful.

Judy, Poor Mackenzie!!! A broken toe.....AND.......a broken finger!!!! AND broke in three places!!!! That poor girl!!!! She sure has my sympathy!!

Lindsey, Yay!!! Yesterday was your last day at your old job!!! AND Monday is your first day at your new job!!! :cheer:

judy

08-07-2011, 05:56 AM

Welcome home Diana! Maybe you can get a big truck tire inner tube and float around the pond. That sounds like heaven!!!

Your family is amazing at get togethers! It sounds like so much fun.

Gayle, I feel so bad for Brooke! What can you do for shingles? My uncle had it and wore lidocaine patches, which helped a lot.

Janet, how long is Mom in the hospital for this time? You are resting up, I hope!

Linds....Good luck on Monday!!! How exciting!

I poured yesterday, so I stayed in. I put some things away, played a hidden object game on the computer, wrote a little tiny bit for my writing group, and read some. It was a great day to veg out! I hear today is going to be more of the same, although I see the sun out now. I probably will stay in today too, although I could go for a manicure. Nah....too lazy!

Mackenzie's eye was a bit better last night. She goes to the orthopedist tomorrow. I hope the doctor doesn't have to hurt her to get her finger aligned. I also hope she doesn't need surgery. The tendon pulled a bone out of whack.

gja1000

08-07-2011, 10:09 AM

We are home! good visit, but glad to be home.

Poor Mackenzie, I just can't believe all her trials lately, and the whole family, it sounds like.

Judy, wish we had some of your rain.

Diana, your family get togethers sound so much fun! We used to do that a lot, but it seems that everyone is living farther away now, and it doesn't happen very often.

Janet, let us know how you and your mom are doing!

Lindsay, good luck on the new job.

I hope Marilyn's grandbaby comes SOON!

Janet

08-07-2011, 02:05 PM

I wasn't able to fall asleep last night until after 2:00 AM. Not sure what the problem was, can't remember thinking anything particular. So....didn't wake up this morning until Ricky came in and asked if I wanted some biscuits and gravy at 10:00 AM. I don't eat as soon as I get up so I passed and stayed in bed for just a bit.

When I got myself awake enough I took my shower and then headed over to be with Mom. Yesterday she looked pretty good, but today....not good at all. She is still not able to eat but a few bites. She is down to 110 lbs and I'm really worried. It's my honest opinion that if she stays as she did today....I worry whether she'll make it home again.

She can't remember anything either. Today she couldn't remember why she was in the hospital and when I told her that I took her to her reg. Dr. and passed out....she doesn't even remember going.

I got there at the same time my brother Jerry and his wife (Betty) got there. They had been gone for about 30 minutes and she asked if Jerry and Betty were there earlier. She also couldn't remember my birthday.

Tomorrow they are doing some kind of test to see what it looks like when she chews and swallows. Maybe it will help with her eating and not pocketing her food. She can't go on much longer in the state she's in.

judy

08-07-2011, 02:13 PM

This is so hard for you Janet. I am praying for you and Mom.

Janet

08-07-2011, 03:05 PM

Thanks Judy......I just want to spend as much time with her as I can.

DianaB

08-07-2011, 03:23 PM

We know that you want to be with your Mom and that's where you should be. I know that it's so hard to see her going downhill. You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

gja1000

08-07-2011, 04:03 PM

It's so hard Janet, it sounds like her body is just so tired.

Janet

08-07-2011, 04:13 PM

You're right Gayle. I just called her and she sounded so weak. She's not speaking as clearly as she was so I asked her if she was thirsty. She said her mouth was a little dry so I told her to take a drink. I can tell she is just worn out. She ate a couple bites of mac and cheese, but basically just sucked the cheese off and took the macaroni out of her mouth. Same with the chicken salad...didn't even eat a tsp. size and took it back out of her mouth. She says she hasn't had any thing else to eat...she's not hungry. They have to make her eat something.... I'll be heading over first thing in the morning.

judy

08-08-2011, 06:11 AM

It is so good that you can spend the days with her. I am sure she feels safe with you right there.

Janet

08-08-2011, 08:16 AM

I'm at the hospital with Mom. They just took her down for a swallow test a few minutes ago. It looks as though she may have had a light strike or TIA. When I came in this morning her speech is really bad...like she can't control her tongue. She is also complaining her right arm is heavy.
I also had to tell her 3 times within 3-5 minutes where they were taking her.

gja1000

08-08-2011, 02:12 PM

It does sound like a stroke, oh dear, I hope they can help her feel better

Janet

08-08-2011, 05:23 PM

I think she is getting a bit better from the stroke. She can now smile without the right side of her mouth staying closed. She couldn't do that this morning. Her arm didn't feel heavy later in the afternoon, but her speech is still bad.

They are going to do the Swallow Study again. When they tried giving her pudding, she would gag and cough and couldn't catch her breath. Then everytime they gave her anything...it would happen again so they stopped and will try again.

Her memory is really bad, she asks the same thing over and over. I have PT tomorrow morning and then get my eyes checked and hopefully new glasses. I won't make it back over to see Mom until noon or after. I hope I see some improvement.

judy

08-08-2011, 05:25 PM

I am praying Janet.

gja1000

08-08-2011, 06:55 PM

I'm glad to hear an update and for you to say you think she is a bit better. It must be so hard.

Lindsey

08-08-2011, 07:06 PM

I'm so sorry for all you're going through Janet, but it is good to hear she has improved a little. After my mom had a stroke, it took about 5 days for her to get back to almost normal, and the whole time the doctors couldn't say how much she would actually get back.

Tiramisu

08-08-2011, 07:19 PM

Janet, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on.

I had an awesome weekend with my son and his family. We did backtoschool shopping along the way and had one more stop this morning to get Abby a couple pairs of jeans. While in Penneys, someone broke in my son's truck and stole everything ... Luggage, dirty clothes, new clothes, shoes, everything ... Except his bible laying on the console.

gja1000

08-09-2011, 03:55 AM

Well now, that's just the pits Sandy! It makes me so mad that some people think they can just take anything they want.

I'm so glad that you had a fun time though, before that. I know you love being with your family and I bet you had a great time. I thought of you this weekend as we were in Houston to see our daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters. My daughter had shingles so she didn't feel well and we didn't do much except go to Abigail's volleyball games.

Janet

08-09-2011, 04:25 PM

Today I had PT and then went and had my eyes checked. Just can't believe a pair of glasses cost so much money. I had been saving up since April (after I bought my IPad2) and now will have to start saving for the next thing.

Made it to the hospital about 11:30 AM. Mom's speech is still bad and her motor skills are going downhill. She has trouble holding her head up for very long. We ordered her some lunch and then two minutes later she asked me if she had ordered lunch yet. When it came she took a couple bites, made an awful face and took it back out of her mouth. We visited and I could tell she was tired. The nurse and aide got her back to bed and she fell right to sleep.

She woke about 10 til 3 and looked over and saw me and said in a very happy voice..."Hi Janet....when did you get here"? I reminded her that I had been there for quite some time. She looked at the clock and saw the time then said..."oh my....I've never slept this late before, I've missed lunch". Again, I reminded her we ordered lunch but she didn't eat it. She didn't remember. I asked if she would like me to order her something and she said she wasn't hungry.

My heart is aching so bad and I cried all the way home. I got a text from my brat brother saying that a Dr. came in and scheduled a CT scan for tomorrow to see what damage there is. I'll be bringing the bus home tomorrow morning and then heading over to be with Mom. She's not remembering anything within a 30 - 60 minute time frame and longer. Doesn't remember if a Dr. came in or if anyone has visited her.

I think for the very first REAL time....I realized I'm actually losing my Mom. It's so hard and I just don't think I'll be able to stand it.

gja1000

08-09-2011, 05:22 PM

Oh Janet, my heart just breaks for you. I still have my mom, but I was closer to my grandma than my mom and when she passed, it was so hard. Like your mom she had a stroke and was in the nursing home for 3 months before she died. I was a nine hour drive away, so I only saw her twice in that time. Her death was bittersweet and by that I mean, I was so glad that she was no longer suffering, lying in that bed, unable to get up or even talk. On the other hand I didn't want to let her go and it was so hard, so very very hard. In the end though, I think I was more relieved that she was no longer suffering, than I was sad she was gone. It makes me teary eyed now to think of these memories and she left me in 1989. I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this.

Marilyn

08-09-2011, 05:36 PM

Janet, my heart goes out to you. I remember going through tough times with my mom before she passed. In the end, I was upset that she was gone, but relieved that she was no longer in such bad condition. So so sorry you are going through this!!

judy

08-10-2011, 05:28 AM

This is such a sad time, Janet. You are in my heart, and in my prayers. My Dad only lived for 7 weeks after he was diagnosed with lung cancer, but he had not been feeling well for about a year. I went down to Florida 4 times in that time. I was with him at the doctor when he was diagnosed. That will always be with me. It was the last time I saw him walking outside, and enjoying life. After it was over, I was so glad that he had such a short time to suffer. I would not have wanted him to stay if he had to suffer. I miss him every day, but he is with his brother, my mom, and the rest. I still fell the connection with him, and feel that he is still here, just in Heaven.

DianaB

08-10-2011, 09:10 AM

I'm so sorry, Janet. I know that this is so difficult for you. You know that I'm here if you need someone to talk to. You and your Mom are in my prayers.

Things are absolutely crazy here!!!! Damon got out of jail on Monday so he can get ready to leave for Teen Challenge. He has to be there by Friday but, I think, Dae Lynn's taking him on Thursday because she has started a new job!! So she's trying to get things together for Damon, find clothes for herself for her new job, and get Karlie ready for school that starts next week!!!

In the meantime she's left me with tomatoes all over the kitchen counter!!! I got them ready yesterday to do something with today but last night Damon went and picked MORE!!! I don't want to can!!!!!! Oh well!!!!

Dae Lynn's job started today and she's going to be a para at the grade school. She actually had several job offers in the last few days but this is the job she wanted. She'll be in the same school as Karlie is and will be working when they have school so it will work great for being with the kids. Plus she'll be home about 3:30 every day. So next week it will just be me and Dean here at home. So much easier!!!

Everything is just happening all at once and it's just crazy......like I said. It's definitely one of those "Calgon take me away" weeks!!!!

For good news......we're getting rain!!!!! Yay!!! It's been raining lightly all morning!!! Sooooo good for our crops!!! I think that the corn's a bust but we still have our bean crop!!!!

Oh....and one other thing.......Glen and I went for a 4 wheeler ride a couple of days ago when we had time alone and it was sooo nice out. We rode around the pasture next to us then up a nearby hill then I wanted to go and look through an old barn that's on one of our rentals that's going to be torn down......the people said that there's nothing there that they want so I wanted to find some old rusty things to put flowers in next year.

Anyway.......Glen went to look at what was in a cellar and he picked up a bucket and saw an animal so he told me to come and look. We took a while trying to figure out whether we saw baby bobcats or some manx cats......they were too big for manx cats and walked like they were young cats....you know that kind of crawl kittens do before they actually walk. Glen was poking them (there were two) with a stick and I told him to pick them up but he refused because they had 5 weapons!!!! I told him to scoop them up in the bucket and bring them out. When he did I scooped one up and held it like a kitten!!!! Every once in a while it hissed and threw out its claws.....and bit a couple of times!!! They were soooo cute!!!! We ended up calling a friend to find out exactly what we had.......baby bobcats!!! He came out with his family and we called the kids to come and see them!! That's not something you find often!!! Several of the kids got to hold them!! The second cat was a male and he was definitely more aggressive!! In all we held them for a couple of hours then we put them back in the cellar. Our friend said that the mama cat was probably nearby watching us but we never saw her. Glen checked yesterday morning to make sure that the mama was taking care of them and she had moved them which is what we expected her to do. The girls took pictures of them so I'll try to get some pictures. I didn't have my camera with me!!! Anyway it was an interesting day!!! I have scratches and Glen has a couple of small bites.......definitely worth every bit of it to hold them though!!!!!

Marilyn

08-10-2011, 03:07 PM

Wow, Diana, you are busy!!!! Seems so strange for you to be canning tomatoes this time of year. Tomato canning was back the end of May here. It's too hot and dry to raise tomatoes now. The plants have all burned up and have been pulled up long ago. The farmers here harvested what little corn made this year over a month ago. Milo and beans are long gone too. Most of the cotton is picked, but here is still a little in the fields. I drove past a few fields today where the pickers were operating and the trucks were moving. Lots of huge stacks of the white stuff in the fields waiting to go to the gin.

Tiramisu

08-10-2011, 04:59 PM

We are busy bees! Regular work day, got some boxes to start packing, got my nails done, ate Mexican food for lunch and dinner, stopped at walmart for a couple of things, and since I have computer training all day tomorrow and Friday, I'm going to bed.

Janet

08-10-2011, 05:55 PM

Ricky took me to the bus garage so I could bring that big yellow monster home. Now I need to figure out a seating chart, load the trash baskets and broom and I should be all set for Tuesday. I'm kind of ready to start on Tuesday, but kind of not...lol. Hope it's not too hot. We do have to go on Monday and get our picture for our ID's taken. Fun!!

I made it over to see Mom around 9:30 this morning. The CT scan had already been done. The Dr. said it didn't show any 'major' damage, but 'lots of little' places. He seems to think that she'll continue to do better with the stroke symptoms. She can smile now, her right arm isn't feeling heavy and her right leg isn't numb any more..... so far. Her speech is still very hard to understand for most people, but for some reason, most of the time...I understand her. The urinary tract infection is still there as is the C-Diff. Her antibiotic was changed from an IV to a pill in hopes that the metallic taste will enable to like the taste of food a little better.

They hadn't ordered breakfast for her yet and she wanted a donut. Then didn't have any in the cafeteria so I drove to the Meijer store and got her one. She ate about 3 small bites and that was it.

Her memory is so bad. She had to have asked me 10 times or more why she was in the hospital and about the same number of times asked what was around her ankles. There was nothing, but to her it felt like it. The have a dry erase board in her room so I wrote "Nothing around ankles" on it. There wasn't enough room to write why she is in the hospital. She seem shocked at other times that she is in the hospital.

Mom is doing physical therapy and speech therapy. I just don't see her getting better, but you know.....everytime we've thought it was the end.....she came back...a little weaker, but came back. Not sure what to expect this time, but I really don't think she will get any better.

I do want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers, it means the world to me.

gja1000

08-11-2011, 05:36 AM

i'm sittin' here waitin' for the tile guy to show up. Gary is gone to look at a deer lease a few miles out of town. He found (what looks like) a good deal on a year lease to hunt deer, dove, quail, turkey, and whatever, just about 30 miles from us. It doesn't have a camp house to stay in, but it can be easily driven most days, and if he wants to stay out there for a few days, there is supposed to be a place to hook a trailer up to water and electricity. I hope it turns out to be a good place because he really has missed having a lease to go to for the past couple of years.

After he gets back, I have a lunch meeting with a nurse practitioner friend. I haven't seen her in a while so it will be good to catch up. Then this evening I have a dinner date with 4 friends whom I only see every few months. We are meeting half way between when they live and Austin. It will be a fun evening!

Oh the tile guy is here. YAY!

gja1000

08-11-2011, 05:40 AM

Well damn, it was the mowers, not the tile guy. Thats good though because the tile guy had his wet saw (to cut tile) set up in the lawn and I was worried about him setting up before the mowers got here. So, now that won't be a problem.

gja1000

08-11-2011, 06:13 AM

The tile guy came about 30 seconds after the mowers pulled out of the driveway! Hopefully, he will finish up the backsplash tile today, not sure about the floor tile. He has to remove some old linoleum and also remove some tile that was pieced in up to the old desk. He has to replace 8 tile, but I think he has to take out pieces of about 8 tile. It may take a while, I'm not sure.

gja1000

08-11-2011, 06:18 AM

Well Gary just called and he didn't like the look of the deer lease so he passed on it. It's OK, he really doesn't NEED a lease, but I'm sure he will find one eventually. :rolleyes: He said there was too much pasture land and not enough brush land (for the deer to hide). The place also had a high fence (other ranches with a high fence to keep the game IN THEIR ranch) on three sides, so there was only one way for the game to get to this place, which is not real good for seeing lots of game.

judy

08-11-2011, 07:20 AM

Your kitchen will be done soon, Gayle!

I was driving up the main road in my community yesterday, making the usual car coming noise, when I saw what looked like a deer around the bend. Ordinarily, a deer would have bolted from the sound of a car, so I figured it's a big dog. Nope! A beautiful deer looked right at me, but not with that "deer in the headlights" scared look. Then it jumped off into the woods. It was a beautiful moment!

I guess some of the deer that live up here are accustomed to the noise, and have become much more brazen. It's also good eating over in the woods for them.

I canceled my hair appointment for today. I have to write the end of a story for my writing workshop tonight, and just don't feel like rushing. I also woke up with a really bad headache, which is now gone. I'm thinking sinus headache, which I have had every morning for the past week or so. Whatever is blowing around, I am allergic to I guess. I am glad to realize this, because it isn't going to last.

Janet, I am so glad Mom is feeling better physically. This is so hard for you though, waiting to see which way it will go. Seeing as she is so stubborn, whenever she does go, it will be her time, when she is ready.l My mom was the same way, and I felt that when she went, it was on her terms. I hope this gives you some comfort. You are in my heart, Janet.

DianaB

08-11-2011, 08:39 AM

Marilyn, for us this is the time for canning tomatoes.......from now until frost. Dae Lynn's made some salsa and some homemade Rotel for cheese dip. We have jalapenos to go in it as well. I was thinking that I'd just can some tomatoes for chili and soups. That's pretty easy.

Sandy, It's good to see that you're busy and taking care of yourself!!! I would love to get my nails done but I'm afraid that it wouldn't last one day but what I'd have the polish half off!!! I can barely keep my toes painted!!!! LOL

Gayle, I'm so excited to see your kitchen!!! I loved picking out tile and flooring when we built!!! And then to actually see it all coming together was the exciting part!! The tile styles have changed since we built so I'd have done some things differently but still I'm pretty happy with my choices. They're pretty basic but nice.

I'm sure that Gary is excited to even be looking for a hunting lease!! It will give him something to look forward to. I'm married to a hunter so I understand the desire to do it. I hope that Gary finds just the right spot!!!!

Janet, I so hope that your Mom continues to improve from the stroke. I know that all of this is so hard on you. You are a good daughter!!! Remember how fustrated you used to be with your Mom? Things have certainly changed and you two are so much closer now. I know that your Mom appreciates all that you do for her.

Last night Jaci called and invited Glen and I over for supper. I was soooo ready to get out of the house and away from the kids!! Jaci called and fixed something that I could eat on my diet.....tacos without the shell!!! The kids have been so good about helping me with my diet!! After supper we visited a while then we played cards. They both love to play cards with us!! We were there until 12:30!!! They very seldom invite Nate's parents over but have us over quite often. I think that Nate enjoys talking to Glen!!!

I'm going to have to come up with some things to do that gets me out of the house otherwise I'll probably spend all of my time taking care of the kids or trying to keep things picked up!!!

It ends up that Damon isn't leaving until Sunday. He found out yesterday that his plans to go to Teen Challenge in Missouri won't work because it's out of state and takes a lot of paperwork to do. So the plan now is that he's going to Kansas City which will be a lot closer for Dae Lynn to go and visit. We'll know more today after he talks to his probation officer, lawyer, and.....hmmmm......one other person.

Next week everything should be getting into a "normal" mode. School starts on Wednesday and Dae Lynn and Karlie will be leaving early for that. Damon will be at Teen Challenge and I'll just have Dean at home.......however.......he's a handful to keep up with!!!!......but he's so darn cute!!!!

Marilyn

08-11-2011, 02:47 PM

Well, it was another work day.....Made a couple of sales calls close to home, then headed for the office. Handled a few things there and headed for Corpus Christi. Took care of a few things there and headed home. Lunch today was McDonald's on the fly and eat on the road. Hate doing that, but I ate a Filet of Fish and Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, so wasn't too bad. I had water with me so cheap lunch and it filled me up. Now Rex has gone to a meeting with clients and Garrett is eating vegetables for supper. He's on an all vegetable diet for a couple of weeks, so Rex and I will just "fend for ourselves". That means I don't have to cook. I'll clean up a bit around here this evening just in case I get THE phone call.

Karen really thinks she will end up going to her appointment on Monday and they will induce early next week. We were hoping it wouldn't come to that, and I haven't said anything to her, but I'm thinking she will be like me and be in labor for a few hours, not progress and end up with a C-section. She really doesn't want that, but I was told that as slow as things were going 2 cm after 10 to 12 hours of labor, it was the best option for both me and her. So, we'll see.....

Janet

08-11-2011, 04:51 PM

Slept a little later this morning and then got my hair cut. Went to the Vet for some Phy-Cox for Penny's arthritis and some flean and heartworm for all of them. So freak'n expensive. I headed over to see Mom around 2. There wasn't much change except she was having a great time playing the bowling game on my IPad2. She beat my score 3 times...the booger. She thought she was something getting all the strikes that she did...lol.

After getting home I finally after all this time hooked my printer up so it will work on my laptop. If I wanted anything printed out I just used the desktop but it runs s o s l o w.

I need to start getting my bus information into this laptop and then I should be all set.

judy

08-11-2011, 05:37 PM

It sounds like Mom's memory is coming back, if she is playing bowling on the IPad, Janet! I sure hope so! Is she eating any better?

Marilyn, Jessie had c-sections with all 3 for the same reason. Turned out fine!!!

Diana, you are really going to enjoy your peace and quiet next week! Dean will be just precious, and it will be so nice for both of you! I hope all goes well with Damon getting into Teen Challenge.

Gayle, when is your hunting season? Are there a lot of deer, or has the drought affected them too? I hope Gary finds a good lease. We don't have that up here. I'm not sure how they work it out so the hunters don't shoot each other, but we hear lots of gunshots for about a week. They come from the woods. Lots of guys come up from the city, and you see men in camo outfits all over the place! Some of them never get to hunting, but they can buy a deer on the way out for about $600!

Tiramisu

08-11-2011, 06:14 PM

Very painful computer training class! It will be an awesome system when the whole company is up and running, but they expect me to learn how to use it and be the lead for my group of 67 people. Of course, I'll give it my best shot, but they'd be better with one of the younger geeks doing it.

I have the exterminator going out on Monday for the termite inspection and tuesday the house inspector will go out. If those pass my approval, I'll close and own a house next week. I can't wait to have it clean and crisp looking.

I'm going on an outing with my daughter and her family this weekend, then I've got to get down to business with packing and organizing. I didn't bring much from the house, but what I have is really spread out in this little apartment. I have so much junk trinkets.

gja1000

08-11-2011, 08:05 PM

Whew! What a busy day!!! I did have a great lunch with a good friend I haven't seen in quite a while. Then I ran a couple of errands for Gary, and next it was time to head north to have dinner with 4 old friends from our time together in graduate school. We sat and talked from 6-8:30, managing to eat dinner too. I hated to leave but we made another date for the middle of October, so hopefully we will do this every couple of months and stay in touch better than we used to.

On the way home mom called to say she needed some incontenence pads - she has to wear them all the time. So I had to stop by the pharmacy and get them and take them to her. I got home about 10:00. Then Gary and I cleaned up the kitchen a bit - we have tile dust all over the place in there. I cleaned off the counter tops and then swept and mopped the floor. I think it's gonna take a month to get all that dust out of the kitchen.

We are supposed to get our stove installed tomorrow, but we had the phone unplugged (the jack is right where the guy was replacing some floor tiles) and so we probably missed the call from Sears to give us the installation. I bet you money they don't come tomorrow. I'm getting tired of not having a stove!

Janet

08-12-2011, 04:53 AM

Judy....Mom's memory isn't coming back yet...but she does pretty good in the moment. 10 minutes later...she'll forget. She is still asking why she is in the hospital. I have some things to get done before I head over to see her today, but wanted to stop in here first. Can't believe school starts on Tuesday, the time sure flies doesn't it!

Won't be long now Sandy and you'll be enjoying your new home. I bet you are feeling so good about all this now. I'm so happy for you.

Gayle it sounds like so much fun getting together with your friends every so often. I know when we had the informal class reunion the other weekend...it was so fun getting to see and catch up with everyone.

Guess I'd better get busy or I'll never be ready by Tuesday...lol

judy

08-12-2011, 05:52 AM

Janet, at this point, the fact that she is feeling physically more comfortable, it is a good thing. It would be great if she recovers her memory, but physical comfort is much more important. Prayers.

Gayle, I don't blame you for wanting your kitchen back! It will be gorgeous, but a mess in the kitchen can drive anyone crazy!!! Soon, Gayle!

Sandy, you are really such a mover and a shaker! Bought a house, went on a date, went to a meeting about fostering children! It is so exciting about the house! When are you planning to move in?

I went to my writing workshop last night, and read my latest story. These are talented writers, some are published. I take their comments very seriously, and have learned so much from them. I worked on the same piece the whole time last summer. They were very supportive, and we were all happy with it by the end. This summer, I have read 3 pieces, and they love them! I keep hearing how much the group leader, Barbara, loves my writing. Last night, Henry, who is a film producer, came to the workshop for the first time this summer. When I finished reading, he looked at me with his mouth open, and said "The first thing I want to say is that your writing has gotten so good since last summer. I have to think now about the second thing I want to say." Their were no revision suggestions made. They all discussed what they liked about the piece, and what they felt was so good about it. Then, on the way out, Jodie, who has been writing for years, told me that she loves my writing!

I have to say, that I am thrilled, but that I also don't really understand what is so great about my writing. I know that I have gotten much better since last year, and have started writing with dialogue, and focus, and so on. These are things they taught me last year. I also began writing fiction, which I didn't know how to do before. Still, I am not sure what it is they like so much.

I can live with it though!!!:rolleyes:

Marilyn

08-12-2011, 09:01 AM

Judy, you should see if you can get published. I have a cousin who just got published. I haven't read any of her stuff. It's in a series called "Lawyers in Hell", which sounds depressing to me. She's always posting about it on FaceBook and sharing book covers and such. I do try to be supportive of her.

I'd love to read yours!!

Janet

08-12-2011, 04:12 PM

That is so wonderful Judy. We all like to be acknowledged by our peers and it sounds like you've really got their approval. I'm so happy for you. I, too would love to read something you've written. Why not try and get something published...I think it would be wonderful for you. To top it off....your grandchildren can tell everyone their grandmother is a published author... :)

gja1000

08-12-2011, 05:10 PM

Judy, that is so cool that you got such positive feedback from your writing group. I really admire people who can write. I can do scientific writing, but I hate it. I have lots of published articles, but I hated writing every one of them and if I never had to write another word, I would be happy.

So, that is why I really admire those who can write, because it is H A R D!!! Congratulations on your success!!!

DianaB

08-13-2011, 08:17 AM

I don't mean to ignore everyone's comments but.......I feel like crap!!!! I started coming down with a head cold yesterday and didn't feel the best but today.......is another story. I didn't even feel like getting out of bed but I had the cutest little boy come in and get in bed with me.....chattering the whole time!!!

We're having a get-together and cook out tonight as a going away party for Damon, who is leaving tomorrow so there's no time to lay around and be sick. I've got food to buy and a house to clean up even though we're going to be outside......we're not sure how hot it's going to be so we're preparing for both. I sure hope I get to feeling better!! This is the pits!!!!!!!!!!

judy

08-13-2011, 09:04 AM

I hope you feel better quick, Diana! It is good to see that Damon got in to Teen Challenge! I will be praying for him.

Thanks for the comments on my writing! I do not particularly want to publish my stuff. I wouldn't even know where or how to begin. I am reading a piece at a writer's event in August, and another one in September. That's my whole claim to fame, because all of us are writers and it's fun. There's always good food too!

I know what you mean about science writing, Gayle! I had to write in grad school, and I had to read all these scientific papers. It really could kill someone, just by boring them to death! And then, using all these scientific terms when you write....bleeeehhhhhhh! I consider myself to be lucky to have lived through that!!!

gja1000

08-13-2011, 04:42 PM

Whew! What a busy day. We need some new baseboard for the kitchen and Gary got the wrong kind, so we went out to eat breakfast and then took the wrong baseboard back and got the right kind. Then I took Gary home and went and picked up my mom and took her to JC Penny's for some new clothes. She's gained a little weight since living in assisted living so she needed some new pants. She's also going to a class reunion next month and she wanted something new to wear. Penny's was having a great sale (we didn't even know till we got there) and we got 3 pairs of pants, two jackets, one blouse, and two knit shells for $180. Then I took her out to eat and before I took her home, she decided she wanted a few things at the grocery store. It was 2:00 before I got her home, and after that I had to do all my errands.

My toaster oven is as old as the hills and looks terrible. Well it looked particularly terrible after we got the new countertops, so I was shopping for a new one. Also, my red valance didn't look good with the new countertops either so I shopped for a new one. I had to go to three stores before I got the toaster oven. I got home about 4:30 and Gary was starving (its not as if there weren't things to eat in the house :rolleyes:). He wanted hot dogs and of course I didn't have any buns, so we ran up to a little grill in town that has really good hot dogs, several kinds. He had a chili/cheese and I had a kraut dog.

Then I had to go back to Target to get another valance (I thought there were two in the package but there was only). I also looked for mom a black knit top. She needs one to go with one of her jackets, but I didn't have any luck at two different stores, three if you count Penny's. Why doesn't anyone have a basic black shell???

When we got home I had to unpack all my stuff, iron the curtains, hang them and move the water in the yard. YIKES! This is the first time I've sat down all day. I'm pooped!!!

Marilyn

08-13-2011, 06:45 PM

Diana, hope you got to feeling better, got your work done and had a nice evening!!!

Judy, sounds like you're enjoying your writing and that's the most important thing.

Wow, Gayle, you make me tired!!! I know what you mean about not being able to find a basic item. When you need a plain back cammy, it's the same problem!!!

Today, I washed again. I'm trying to keep all of Rex's clothes clean so when we get the call, he can pack quickly. He won't do it in a advance, and I can't do it for him. He's too particular.

Ran some ball caps to the embroider so they can put our company logo on them for a fishing tournament next weekend. I'm getting khaki Columbia fishing shirts and matching caps embroidered to give to the guys. I always look forward to this tournament, but have a substitute lined up to take care of things for me this year. I'm sure either Karen will have Emma naturally in the next day or two or they will induce early next week. I never dreamed that I wouldn't be back from California before next Saturday, but the best made plans....

Rex had a meeting with some prospective clients this morning and finished just in time for us to meet for lunch at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas will all the trimmings. Their flour tortillas are the best!!

Ran to the fabric store, and got some new Butterick patterns. They were on sale for $1.98. Bought some fabric and made me a new top this evening. With a 40% off coupon for the fabric and the sale on the pattern, I made it for around $7.50 and I have something new to wear to work on Monday. With all the flying we hope to do the rest of this year, everything we've bought for Emma, the software and computer expenses we just had, I really don't want to go clothes shopping right now, and I'm sick of all my clothes. So just have to get a bit creative!! :)

Janet

08-13-2011, 06:55 PM

Gayle....just reading your post wore me out so not sure I can even type now...lol

Today I worked getting all the information for my bus route into my laptop. I did some yesterday, but I have it pretty much done. I'll finish putting the seating name tags up and put in the waste baskets tomorrow. Putting all the info in the computer is so time consuming. I have a total of 89 kids this year....not bad considering I can only seat 72...lol. Some won't be riding because they'll drive or ride with friends. I have 8 new kindergarten students. This should be fun.... NOT!

While entering all the info I did laundry. I have to do my whites again because somehow the softener got unplugged and now they have a bit of a yellow/rusty tint. I use this stuff called Iron Out and it makes them all bright white again.

I did go over and visit with Mom for a little while. She still isn't remembering much short term. Again, Mom asked me at least 10 times why she was in the hospital.....and then.....what's wrong with her....and then the subject changed and she told me it sure looks pretty out, is it hot? I would answer and then 7 minutes later....same thing. It is soooo hard to see her this way. I did get a chance to speak with the Dr. and he said most nursing homes/extended care facilities won't accept a patient with C-Diff so we'll need to get her over that first.

The boys and I went to town this evening and ate at Pepe's. It was so good and the beer was soooo cold.

Guess that about sums up my day today. Hope you all are enjoying your weekend. Diana....hoping you get to feeling better soon. It's awful being sick when it's so warm out.

gja1000

08-13-2011, 07:09 PM

Janet, so if the nursing home won't take her with C-diff, will you have to bring her home. I don't think she can be left alone now, so what is going to happen. I understand the nursing home wanting the C-diff cleared up, but that might not happen before she needs to be discharged. And what if it comes back after she is in the nursing home???

gja1000

08-13-2011, 07:09 PM

Oh and Diana, I hope you are feeling better. It is so yuky to feel badly and have to be up and around working.

Janet

08-14-2011, 01:48 AM

I'm reallly not sure Gayle. I just can't see me bringing her home at this point. When I asked the Dr. when she might be released, the only thing he said was that they need to get the C-diff cleared up first before a facility would accept her.

If she HAS to be released and no one will accept her, I guess she'd have to come here, but she would have to pay someone to help take care of her. I know I would never be able to do it alone.

gja1000

08-14-2011, 03:53 AM

Janet

08-14-2011, 06:04 AM

It sounds to me like the doctor is thinking that she HAS to go to a nursing home after discharge, since he said the remark about the C-diff has to be cleared up. But then again, maybe he was telling you that you are probably going to have to take her home. Maybe you should start investigating home health care. It is pretty expensive, and I've been told it is hard to find good help for in the home. Also to consider is finding someone you trust to be in your home when you are not there. Again, I haven't experienced this but have been told by family and friends that is is a royal pain to find good trustworthy in-home help.
I think the Dr said something about the nursing home is because I did tell him I didn't think I'd be able to bring her back home without lots of help. It would be hard to find someone to trust in my home, that's why I think it would be best for her not to come here. Tomorrow I will be calling a couple of different homes that are closer. In all this....I have a mandatory luncheon to attend (staff and new superintendent) so that is breaking up my day and we are also suppose to get our picture taken for out ID and then school starts Tuesday. I want to be able to visit the different facilities also.

I just knew something would happen when school was starting to make it all more difficult, but I can handle it....I hope. :)

Can't remember if I mentioned this, but I spoke with my Mom's attorney and he told me that the property Mom has in Florida is going to be a big headache...(great, right?). He can settle her estate up here, but an attorney, appraiser, and realtor will need to be hired in Florida. I was told it's best to not get a realtor/appraiser because we could end up with a lower appraisal. So isn't this something to look forward to?

Lindsey

08-14-2011, 08:35 AM

Janet, it sounds like another hassle! But I'm sure you will figure it out. Why would a realtor end up giving a lower appraisal?

On Friday, we worked until 11:00 p.m. taking the vinyl fencing off the back deck. What a pain!!! I hope it isn't as hard to put back together.

We woke up early yesterday and put some paint stripper on the deck, waited an hour, and then tried to take it off. Some places worked better than others. Scott borrowed a pressure washer from the neighbors and pressure washed as much as he could off for 6 hours straight!!!

Then we went to the city, stopped to buy some wedding gifts for the next couple of weddings we're going to, and then we went out to eat, just me and Scott. It was really nice and he said we should start doing that every weekend we're home. We used to try to have a weekly date night when we lived in the city but haven't done anyting like that since we moved out here.

We stopped at my grandma's next to pick up a belt sander. She also had some more chemicals she said worked well to strip the paint off her garage doors, so we'll try that too. We were going to stop at my friend's house to make an appearance for her party on the other side of the city. We were halfway there when she said "Sorry, we're going out for supper" :confused::confused: So maybe nobody showed up at the party... anyways, instead we stopped at Walmart for some stain and then drove home. When we got home we Skyped with our new friend from Australia (from our Europe trip)!

Oh yeah, and one of my eyelids was red and swollen when I woke up yesterday morning. It's painful to blink but my actual eye doesn't hurt. Today it's the same. I don't know if I should be driving into the city today to go to a walk-in clinic for it.

DianaB

08-14-2011, 01:19 PM

I'm feeling better today. Yesterday wasn't good at all and trying to plan a party was out of the question........thank goodness Dae Lynn took over and everything came together just fine. We had a nice group that came for Damon's going away party and everyone said how much they enjoyed getting together and that we should do it again!!!

Damon left for Teen Challenge a little while ago. It was really difficult to see him say good-bye to the kids. He won't have ANY contact with any of them for a month!! No phone calls, no letters, and no visits. After that I think that they can see them a couple of times a month and talk to him on the phone. Dae Lynn's driving him up and I know that she'll be crying all the way home. I feel so sorry for them but in the end it's the best thing to do.

Damon's actually changed to Teen Challenge near Kansas City and will be there for a year instead of 15 months. Plus it will be a lot closer for Dae Lynn to go and visit!!! Now if we can just figure out a friend that lives there that she can stay with it would work out perfectly!!!!

Janet, I hope that everything works out for the best for your Mom. I know that the decisions are over-whelming but we're here for you!!!!

Judy, I'm so glad to see your writing progressing!!! I do wish that you'd put some on for us to read!!!

Gayle, WHEW!!!!! I was tired just from reading your post!!! I can't imagine running that much in one day!!! If I go to town twice in one day I'm fustrated!!!!! It sounds like you've got your Mom taken care of for her reunion and found some good deals.......and that you're getting your kitchen all shaped up!!! Busy.....busy!!!

Marilyn, the baby will come when it comes!!! Most of us have been in your shoes!!!! I think that being the mother of the new mother is a little harder on us too!!!! I'm sure that the baby will be here soon and you'll get to enjoy holding that precious little bundle!!!

Janet

08-14-2011, 04:58 PM

Diana....I feel so sad for Dae Lynn and the kids. I know it will be hard on them, but if this program will help him and keep him on the right path....then it will all be worth it. Please give Dae Lynn a hug from me okay?

We had brought Mom small filing cabinet out to the house so today I went through and filed things where they should have been filed and destroyed papers that needed to be destroyed. I still have all the things for this year in a box to be filed. She had things everywhere and some were so old and need not be kept. This took the bigger part of the morning and then I headed over to see Mom.

When I got off the elevator on her floor, my two brothes and their wives were sitting at a table in the lobby area. Not sure what was being discussed and probably don't need to know. I felt like all eyes were on me though.

Now I'm home waiting on Big Brother to start...lol. Then I'll watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey if I can stay awake that long.

Tomorrow starts a whole new week....and one with all my kids.

Lindsey

08-14-2011, 05:12 PM

Haha Janet I just watched Big Brother!

Diana, I hope this program helps Damon. At least something proactive is happening and he is admitting he needs the help.

I decided to drive into the city for the doctor this morning. It turns out I have blepharitis, an infection of my eyelash follicles. I got some drops to use for 7 days so hopefully it clears up!

I had to run around to a couple of stores to find some new sandpaper belts for the sander we're using on the deck. Scott called me saying he had already broken two! So I bought out all the rest in the store when I found them :rolleyes: Now he has 11 extras to break!

When I got home I used some new chemical stipper stuff on the deck stairs and it kind of worked but instead of just lifting it off the wood, it kind of made it into goo and I had to scrape it off. Scott only got about 6 boards totally sanded... it's going to take awhile. We will work on it in the evenings this week I guess. The paint is such a dark green color, and it's hard to sand in the cracks between the boards. I guess some of it will just show through. We bought some stain to apply when all the sanding is done, but it's semi-transparent. I think it's called woodland cedar.

Now I'm just tired. It's been a busy weekend!

judy

08-14-2011, 05:56 PM

Compared to you, Gayle, I am such a couch potato! You really get things done all of the time! I think it's wonderful, and I wish that I had your zest and energy!
I barely go into town....it's just too much trouble!

Diana, I am glad that you fell better today. My prayers go with Damon, Dae Lynn and the kids. It will be so good for him, and though he will be away from his family, the outcome will be so good.

Janet, the "bratty" brother showed up, huh? It sounds like they are afraid to mess with you, the way they were conferencing without you there!

When my father and stepmother's condo in Florida was sold, there was a realtor from Florida handling it. I don't know how they came up with the asking price. I wasn't involved, except to agree or disagree. The market was terrible, and it wasn't sold for much, but my stepmother wanted it sold so that she could move up north. It really didn't matter if it was sold then or not, but she seemed to be set on that idea. She had already started to forget a lot, and she was in her late 80's, so I agreed on the price. A nice man, who really was struggling with the economy bought it, which was nice. I can't imagine that you will have that much trouble selling your Mom's land, unless the market is still so low. Any chance that you would keep it, and have a place to go to when the cold gets to you?

Linds, that sounds like so much work! You and Scott are so handy! How does the doctor think you got that infection? I hope the medication helps right away.
Good luck tomorrow on week 2 of your new job!

I stayed in today. It was a rainy day, and I needed to relax. I had the kids from early on Friday till around 7 last night. They had such a good time! They played in the pool, and Mackenzie and I hung out while she looked at all of the cute boys! She is usually very stand offish, but she got over a little bit of her shyness. She asked 3 of the kids to be friends on facebook. I am really proud that she is overcoming her shyness. She is at that awkward stage, and thinks she is fat, has terrible legs, is weird, and so on. I took them down to the pool Friday night to try to see some of themeteor shower, but it was too cloudy and the full moon hindered us seeing anything. My friend Deb went down with her two girls, and I think that helped break the ice for Mackenzie. They have never spoken to her before! They don't speak to anyone except the people they have known for years!

They are going to Hatteras Island in about a week. I am going to miss them!!!

Tiramisu

08-14-2011, 07:02 PM

Hello busy bees! I'm a dull girl compared to y'all.

I took Laura and her family to Galveston yesterday. We dropped Jonathan, Andrew, Chrissy, and delaney at schlitterbahn and went shopping at the outlet mall. Picked Jonathan and the kids up around 8 and had some super yummy seafood, after walking on the beach for awhile. Special times.

Today, I played in the rain, packedup a few more boxes and did laundry. The exterminator is making his house inspection tomorrow and the house inspector is going out on Tuesday. I could close this week.

judy

08-15-2011, 06:34 AM

It is POURING here! I was thinking of going to get a mani pedi, but this is not weather to go out! I'm not sure what I will do, but probably laundry, floors, relax. I have to go to a friend's house at 4:30 to do a rehearsal for our readings on 8/20.
If this rain keeps up, she will probably cancel.

Tiramisu

08-15-2011, 04:42 PM

Judy, did you get to read with your friend? Did you get the 10" of rain?

I had a very quiet work day and got out of here on time. Brought more packing boxes, but don't have the ump to get off the couch. Tomorrow morning, I go out to meet the house inspector ... Praying it's good news.

judy

08-15-2011, 05:53 PM

We did do the readings. We are reading on Sunday at a party.

I am sitting here shaking after reading Diana's post. God was watching over him.

Janet

08-15-2011, 05:58 PM

This morning I slept a little later for the last time.... :( at least during the week... :) Then I did a few odds and ends around the house until it was time to go for the luncheon at school. It was really nice to see all the drivers and the teachers. We really do have a great group of people at our school. The meal was bbq pulled pork, mac. salad, potato salad, chips, fruit bowl and these wonderful cup cakes. There was not meeting....just lunch, oh and we got our picture taken for our ID's.

That was over about 1:15 so I headed to a nursing home in Rossville for a tour of their facility. The staff seemed very nice and caring, but the place looked more like a clinic or hosptial. No carpet or decor, very very plain. I really think it's a good place, but I think that Mulberry may be better. It's much more homey looking and they have great care too.

Then I headed over to visit with Mom. She just doesn't remember and it's so hard. While I was there my husband came to visit her. He said that after I left she kept asking where I went to. I hugged and kissed her bye, but she didn't remember. When my husband got home, he was upset. Said he didn't know how much more he could take. Lost his Dad, then his step-mom and said that it was just too hard to watch Mom go downhill. I told him he didn't have to stop every day to see her and he said..."yes...I do". She's been like a second Mom to him since he was 17 years old, he's 58 now.

Since Mom can't make any real decision right now, I've decided to sell the property in Florida. If I wait until she passes, I'll have to hire an attorney, appraisor and realtor. This way will be much easier on everyone.

I finished calling as many students as possible to let them know approx. what time I'll be by to pick them up, got the bus ready and now...ready to go. I really am anxious to see the kids, just not ready to get up with an alarm clock...lol.

judy

08-16-2011, 07:19 AM

Janet, it might be wonderful for you to be with young people right now. Keeping busy is also a good thing. Setting the alarm clock, not so good!!!

Sounds like Rick loves Mom a lot. I will keep him in my prayers along with you and Mom.

I am waiting for the sun to come out! It is supposed to be this afternoon. My crazy friends and I will go to the pool. We are like salmon swimming upstream! We wander over there even if it's cloudy!

Jessie and family are leaving for North Carolina on Friday!!! I can't believe it's here so soon! I am nervous about them going away. Car accidents, hurricanes, illness, etc. keep running through my mind. I guess I'm a helicopter Grandma! I am not going to tell them this, of course!

DianaB

08-16-2011, 02:51 PM

I had a doctor's appointment this morning......a follow-up from my previous appointments. She was so impressed with my blood sugars!!! She said that I shouldn't have any trouble meeting the A1C of 6.5 in a couple of months when I'm tested again!!!

I have also lost a total of 14 pounds and she was excited about that as well!!! I like this diet and I really feel like I won't be gaining the weight back. The girls have talked another friend into joining us so we'll be able to share recipes and stuff. Amy was so sweet and made supper for us when we came home from the hospital with Dean and ALL of it was Atkins friendly!!! Amy has lost 17 pounds and Dae Lynn has lost 15 pounds as well!!!!

I also went to our little Alco store and shopped while I was in town. Then I met Amy for lunch at Pizza Hut (which we found out makes an Atkins friendly pizza so next time we're having that!!!). Then I went to the hardware store and visited with Jaci as well as brought some things. I also went to the thrift store to see if they had any smaller clothes for me to get into......just planning ahead.....but I bought a pair of slacks and a pair of shorts that has a skirt attached.

Now I'm suppose to be getting ready for our children's night at church. We're watching a movie so it will be an easy night!! I love working with the kids!!!!

Please say a prayer for Glen.....he's still feeling guilty about Dean and what happened. He's always so cautious about having the kids around so this is really hard for him.

Tiramisu

08-16-2011, 05:28 PM

Good news, Diana! Judy, I'm hovering righ there with you!

I met the house inspector and was only surprised with two repairs that weren't obvious. The water heater wasn't vented to code and there's a couple of drain pipe leaks under the house. All are supposed to be $2 fixes. Jeff assures me that we can fix almost everything, so I'll be closing on Friday afternoon.

I'm so excited.

DianaB

08-16-2011, 07:20 PM

Yay!!!! Sandy's getting her new house!!!! I'm so glad that there weren't any major problems!!!!! :cheer:

judy

08-17-2011, 06:33 AM

Wow, Sandy! This is wonderful! Congratulations!!!

DianaB

08-17-2011, 08:58 AM

School started today so Dae Lynn and Karlie had to leave early!!! Karlie just got home a while ago. Tomorrow will be her first full day!! Life is changing again for us!!! Soon it will just be Dean and me at home most of the day.

gja1000

08-17-2011, 02:20 PM

Long day! New graduate student orientation - new and LOST students all over the place, makes for a chaotic environment!!!

I'M TIRED.

Tiramisu

08-17-2011, 04:12 PM

Nothing exciting for me and that's ok! Groomed my doggie and plan to go to bed when it's dark enough.

Janet

08-17-2011, 05:52 PM

I ran my route of course....I have one young kindergarten boy that may just drive me insane before the year is over....we'll see. God grant me patience with this one please.....

Got laundry all caught up.....again...lol. Did my nails (hand and feet) and put on some polish and soaked in the tub in-between routes. I needed to pamper myself just a bit.

Mom may be released from the hosital tomorrow into a nursing home closer to my house, just 10 minutes away. I went and toured the place on Monday. It's not as cozy as the place she spent 4 days at earlier this year, but it's clean, staff is really nice and helpful, nurses and CNA's are everywhere, rooms are nice size and she will have to share. That can be a good thing. She has the window side of the room and is only a few doors away from the physical therapy room. This nursing home also does dialysis with the same company Mom gets her supplies from and Mom can take her cycler. It will be a good thing....hard....but good.

Mom knows she is going there and really hasn't been against it. We told her that she needs to get stronger and that I need to get stronger with my PT because at this time I can't lift her. She understands that. So....it's going okay so far.

Please keep us in your prayers....I'm really not sure how hard it will be for Mom since her short term memory is gone, but it's going to be awful for me. Even though it was getting really hard....I miss not having her with me. I don't know how I'll ever handle it when she's gone. Until then....I'll be able to be her daughter and she, my mother again.

Tiramisu

08-17-2011, 06:29 PM

Janet, you're absolutely doing the right thing. Some things just aren't supposed to be easy. Love you.

judy

08-18-2011, 04:39 AM

Janet, even though you will miss having her with you, this place sounds perfect. It will work out much better now. You really couldn't do it anymore with Mom at your house, and she needs 24 hour care.

You are in my prayers.

judy

08-18-2011, 04:41 AM

Diana, I missed your post about your doctor's appointment. What good news about your sugar levels! Good job! You really took control over your own health, and I am so happy for you!

DianaB

08-18-2011, 05:19 AM

Thank you, Judy!!

Janet, I know that this is so hard for you but your Mom will be getting good care. After a while you'll realize how much better it is for her.......and you. Plus she won't be too far away that it will be terribly inconvienent for you to go and visit. It's so hard to make a decision like this but this is the right decision and you can go back to being her daughter.....not her caretaker. Hugs and prayers for you both!!!!

Tiramisu

08-18-2011, 05:39 PM

Regular day ... Worked an hour late, waiting on one manager to get his weekly report to me ... Working on a 3-day offsite to Galveston for 52 of my people and I get to go too. My knees have been bothering me lately, feels like bone on bone. My neck is better, as long as I take the relaxers and do exercises. I added some appliances to my online wish list.

DianaB

08-18-2011, 06:35 PM

I hope you feel better, Sandy. It's not fun when your knees hurt!!!

gja1000

08-19-2011, 03:56 AM

Oh Sandy, I imagine all the stress you've had is creating havoc with your weak areas (neck and knees). Having knee pain is no fun at all. Do you take glucosamine (over the counter, Walmart, 2000mg per day)? It might help your knees a bit. It will take a few weeks to see a difference, but it does help some.

judy

08-19-2011, 07:05 AM

Hope you feel better Sandy.

I have Jessie's dog, Smoochie. They are going on vacation, and since he has congestive heart disease, left him with Grandma. He is a wonderful dog. I feel so bad for him. He wheezes and chokes if he gets excited or is active. I'm giving him his medicine, and he loves to lay on the deck in the sun. Max is trying to dominate him, but Smoochie won't submit. If he felt better, he would have had Max on his back within 20 minutes! Annie barks at him, and then runs to me.

They will figure it out! I do see some marking going on though! Oh well. I expected that.

DianaB

08-19-2011, 08:31 AM

You could put belly bands on the male dogs, Judy.......or you can pin a tea towel around them if you don't have belly bands. That is so fustrating!!!

Reuger does a choking thing. I think that it's because he has a small trachea. I think that it's a fairly common problem with yorkies........of course, I know that Smoochie isn't a yorkie. I've found that if I place my hand over his nose it helps to calm him down and stop the choking.

Dae Lynn's taken Dean to the doctor. He was back to crawling this morning but it could be because he didn't have any pain meds yet. He's got a really bad bruise on the bottom of his foot.....poor little guy!! Dae Lynn took off of work today because the doctor is in a neighboring town and she was going to miss most of it anyway. The school has been treating her really well with all that's going on and they told her to take all the time she needed. I'll post more about how Dean's doing after she gets back home and I know more.

It's kinda' nice right now........I'm home alone!!!!! That doesn't happen much anymore!!! I guess I should get off of here and get some things done!!!

Janet

08-19-2011, 07:20 PM

Today Mom was transferred to the nursing home. It was a very hard day for me, but I wrote about it in another thread.

Right now...I'm exhausted. My husband and a family friend are heading to Florida tomorrow to bring home Mom's household from her home there. They are also going to try to sell the place. The neighbor wants to buy it so if she is willing to pay the asking price or negotiate a bit, we hope to have it sold while they are down there. If not....it's going to be one big headache if we have to sell it after Mom's passing.

I can't believe this is all happening. I was hoping that when it came her time to pass, that she would go quickly like Daddy did. She doesn't deserve all this and it makes me sad she is going through it. It also makes me sad that these are going to be part of the memory of my Mom. I know there is always a plan......

Tiramisu

08-19-2011, 07:52 PM

Oh Janet, I'm so sorry. Remember the good. Wasn't it just a couple years ago that she was hooking up her camper to travel south. I remember you being so proud to post a picture of your mom, looking young and active. We were all amazed at her age. Remember the good. Hasn't she had a good full life. And, I'm thankful that she gave us YOU. Remember the good. I love you

judy

08-20-2011, 06:02 AM

Janet, you and Mom went through this together, and a more loving daughter would be hard to find. You have worked so hard for her comfort every step of the way. I hope you can have no regrets. You did more than your best, and she knows that.

My prayers.

DianaB

08-20-2011, 07:14 AM

You know that in time you won't remember all of this. I went through so much with my Dad but I really don't remember it often. I remember the good times. It will be the same for you.

Tiramisu

08-20-2011, 07:18 PM

I slept in this morning, did some packing and laundry, picked up Laura and her family to show them my house and take Andrew out for an early birthday dinner. They've been looking for a new house and have found one about as close to me as they are now. They said my house looks like me.

Today would have been my Daddy's 84th birthday and I really miss being able to tell him about my accomplishments. I miss him and his love.

gja1000

08-20-2011, 08:50 PM

When are you planning to move Sandy? I hope all goes well and that you have lots of help. I was so very very tired after our move, it really wore me out!

I didn't do much today - I ran a few errands, looked at paint for the kitchen - man, it is hard to pick paint. I'm so afraid I'll make a big mistake.

I'm looking for new hardware for the kitchen cabinets. The old hardware looks dated, but I am having a hard time finding new hardware that I like. I've bought 6 different pulls and knob sets home and I only like one of them. Hey! I'll post pictures of two of them and you all can help me!

The first is the one that I like - both the pull and knob have fruit embossed on them - kinda cheesy, but I like it and it looks good with the granite. You can't really tell how good it looks with the granite from the pic, but it does look good (I think). Gary likes the brushed silver, but I don't think it looks good with the cabinet color - but if you do, tell me!

Tiramisu

08-20-2011, 10:07 PM

I like the whimsy of the fruit and agree that it matches best. I'll be doing the same thing in a few months. Gayle, I do think we have the same cabinets and they're the same as in my married house.

I've decided to move sooner than later. I had thought I'd split my time between the house and apartment, but plan to give my 30 day notice when I pay rent next week. First, I'll paint my bedroom and change the flooring. Then, I'll move out there and not be running back and forth.

Remember, I live alone in a 700sf apartment and I don't have a dining set, so I don't have much. I'll need to buy all big appliances, a second bedroom set and dinette. The kids told me its too much land for a push mower, so I might be getting a John Deere. I hope to only take off one day for the movers and save my vacation for later.

gja1000

08-21-2011, 05:04 AM

That sounds like a good plan - you are not "lucky" that you have so little to move - but from a moving perspective, it is a good thing.

You DO have too much property for a push mower, so you DO need to get a riding mower, for sure. I'm fortunate in that I have someone who mows for me every two weeks - but if it ever starts to rain, I will have to mow more often and use MY John Deere!

judy

08-21-2011, 06:31 AM

I like the fruit pulls and knobs, Gayle. The design of the silver is beautiful, but I think you need to go with a bronze color.

Paint is so hard to choose! I took Jessie with me when I picked out paint for the house. She taught me about using color cards, and whether you want complementary, or two other combinations. I think you can go onto Home Depot or Lowe's for matching up color choices to your room, trim, etc. I found it less overwhelming if I had it narrowed down a bit.

Sandy, you are fantastic! You'll be in your new home, furnished and all, well before Thanksgiving! Good for you!

DianaB

08-21-2011, 12:08 PM

Were you planning on painting the cabinets? I can't remember for sure. If so then the paint may change what you like. Personally I like both sets but the polished silver stands out to me.......but either will look great!!!

gja1000

08-21-2011, 03:11 PM

Yes, I was considering painting the cabinets - but have decided not to for now.

Janet

08-21-2011, 04:27 PM

I like the first set the best, really nice. It would be nice to be able to start over in a new home, so exciting and fun redoing the inside. You'll definitely need a rider for your yard Sandy. I sure wouldn't want to push one.

Today I groomed the 5 Yorkies. I'm embarassed to admit but it's probably been a month or longer since I had. They needed it so bad and now smell so good and feel so soft. I started somewhere around 10 this morning and finished around 3:30. Then I had to clean up my mess, run the sweeper and then got myself cleaned up to go visit with Mom. She still isn't eating well at all. Just as I was leaving my younger brother showed up. Tomorrow Mom will be moved into another room. She'll be the only one in there for awhile, but she'll get to be by the window and she'll like that much better. Her roommate now is a talker and joins every conversation. From what we were told, she runs off most roommates because their families get tired of her when they come to visit. Her daughter comes once a week and she's just lonely for conversation. I've tried to include her, but sometimes I just want my Mom.

Came home, fixed some tomato soup for supper and now I'm checking in here and watching Big Brother. I'm so tired so don't know if I'll be able to stay up and watch Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Hope you all had a great weekend.

Tiramisu

08-21-2011, 06:15 PM

I slept in again thie morning and have been on the couch all day. Guess I need it. Can you say lazy?

gja1000

08-21-2011, 07:21 PM

No not lazy, just restin' up for the storm to come! LOL!

judy

08-22-2011, 05:55 AM

I went to a Writers in the Mountains "Gala" yesterday. It was a lot of fun, great food, lots of really nice people, and we honored a lovely woman who has worked so hard for WIM. I read a story, along with about 10 people. It was fun because I had the whole audience laughing. That felt really good. The stories and poems were amazing!

I ate everything I could get my hands on! I am on the Transition part of my diet, although the food I ate yesterday sure isn't on the approved list! Tough! Life is short, and lox and capers and lemon cake are so delicious!

DianaB

08-22-2011, 08:52 AM

Everyone at church was so glad to see Dean yesterday and are calling him "The Miracle Boy"!!! It's so hard to believe that it's been a week already since it happened. Several times this week I found myself thinking about what if things would have had a different outcome and how I would have felt. I just praise God that we didn't have to deal with that.

Dean's doing much better this morning. He's still limping but it's not as bad as it was and the bruise is starting to get much lighter in color. He certainly acts like himself!!!........Into everything still!!!!! I do think that he's gotten a little spoiled by the attention and he's learned to really show his temper!!!.........And he's really shown us how attached he is to his Mama!!!!

Today's the start of a new week and I'm hoping to start getting into a routine now that school's started and it's just Dean and me at home. I really have some things to work on while everyone else is gone!!!!

Tiramisu

08-22-2011, 03:04 PM

Monday work day and I'm trying to understand my new boss, but she's making it difficult. Hoping she moves on soon.

Found out I go to divorce mediation Oct 3rd. I'll be so glad to have this over with.

Yes, pre-resting is a good thing.

Janet

08-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Okay.....what is divorce mediation?

gja1000

08-22-2011, 05:57 PM

I was wondering what divorce mediation was also!

Busy day. New faculty orientation and then some general faculty development. Tiring day. Of course, it didn't help that I woke up at 4:00 and couldn't go back to sleep, so I got up at 4:45 and did a few things. Then Gary and I were at the paint store by 7:30, but once again, they were to busy to help us much. So we got a couple of samples and went on our way. I'm thinking of writing Sherwin Williams corporate to complain about the lack of help in two different SW stores. Of course, I understand I'm just small potatoes, and that the regular painters are their bread and butter, but it felt crummy to be told, "we don't have time today to talk with you about paint colors". Hello! Is is NOT a paint store???

So, we went onto a local paint store and they were very helpful. The young man there helped us pick out a color for the island. And they also have the green that I "think" is the final color choice. If indeed, these are our final choices, I'll be glad to buy from a local store, rather than Sherwin Williams who was really less than helpful.

Tiramisu

08-22-2011, 07:36 PM

They want us to come to an agreement and not go to a jury. So, they put me in a room with my atty and him in another with his. Then, a mutual atty goes back and forth with our offers, declines and agreements. I think some places call it arbitration. Bottomline: Texas says I am entitled to half no matter that he made twice as much as me. He'll argue why I should get the percentage I earned and that I'm the one that left.

judy

08-23-2011, 02:35 PM

I like Texas divorce laws Sandy! I hope you get half! And, I hope it's over soon.

Gayle, I can't tell about the second color. That is a nice green in the first picture. Is there any green in the granite?

Jessica and family are in NC, where hurricane Irene is supposed to land at the end of the week. They don'r know a lot of the facts yet, but they are going to have to evacuate if it will land in NC. As of today, they are saying that it may be a category 3 hurricane when it does land. I feel so bad for them! They drove down for 2 days and have only been there for a few days. I told Jessie to find a hotel with a pool, and just head on over there if they have to evacuate, and that I will pay for it. I did set a limit, but I don't expect them to have to stay for too many nights. They haven't had a vacation in 7 years, and I would hate for them to be so disappointed! The kids have been so excited about this, and are enjoying being away so much too!

I went to a meeting last night, and ate too much. This morning was a writing group, and this afternoon was a nice time at the pool. It is cooling off here, and if a cloud blocks the sun, it is chilly. The water is cold too, probably because it has rained so much. It still is a wonderful place to be. My friends are always there. They have to go home in a couple of weeks, so we are spending a lot of time together. I really love them all. I am not happy about the winter coming sooner than later. It is just too long to be stuck inside! I don't know how, but I think some kind of change has to be made. Either I have to get out more, no matter what, or go someplace warm for a month or so. The ideal would be to have a wonderful man in my life to keep me ccompany!

Janet

08-23-2011, 04:11 PM

Today I went to see Mom. She looked really good when I first got there. They had just finished doing her dialysis and were giving her a bed bath. I guess they try to get them up for a little bit, but they have to use this thing called a hoyer to get Mom from the bed to a wheel chair. I hate it....it's so humiliating. She sat in her wheel chair for just a bit. I wheeled her around the NH and then she was so exhausted she couldn't hold her head up. I had to get someone to get her back in bed. My heart just breaks for her. If I didn't have to work for the insurance....I'd quit and bring her home.

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I drove home crying again. I know she doesn't remember much, but I always wonder what she is thinking. I tell her I love her, kiss her and give her raspberries on the cheek and she'll tell me she loves me too.

Rick called and said they were on their way home. He and our family friend have loaded everything except for the large furniture and appliances and are bringing it all home from Mom's place in Florida. They were going to stay another day, but decided it was just to darn hot and decided to head this way today. Since they are pulling a U-haul trailer, they most likely won't be home until Thursday morning.

I cleaned out the garage when I got home from the route this afternoon so there will be plenty of space to unload everything. Not sure what he meant, but said I was going to be surprised at a few things....we'll see.

Tiramisu

08-23-2011, 04:45 PM

Regular work day ... Our department VP held a town hall meeting that my tummy could only take half of. I hung in for my needy manager, but came home when she went to 3p meeting.

I think I'm starting to have lactose issues. Dr Gayle, is that normal to have egg and milk issues later in life? Somebody said it's from not having a gall bladder.

Another lazy, lonely evening.

gja1000

08-23-2011, 04:47 PM

Yes, lactose issues can happen at any time. I don't think they know why it doesn't show up till later in life, but it sure can. And yes, it might be because you don't have your gall bladder. But then again, it might just be, because it is! :D

Tiramisu

08-23-2011, 05:38 PM

Thanks doc!

judy

08-24-2011, 04:13 PM

Feel better Sandy!

I'm waiting to hear from Jessie about what they are doing. I don't think they have been evacuated from Hatteras Island yet, but I just would love if they could find a nice, pet friendly place with a pool, and that they can just relax and enjoy themselves.

Tiramisu

08-24-2011, 04:35 PM

I'd be going crazy, Judy. They'll be ok!

Regular work day, except my bossy keeps telling me about the guys she meets. Got home to no power, so I went up the street for dinner. Still no power, so I'm lying in bed with 96% on my iPad. It's windy out so I'm praying for rain.

gja1000

08-24-2011, 07:42 PM

Long busy day - too many last minute problems, made my head spin. Came home and took Gary to the lab to get his blood drawn for doctor's appt tomorrow. The lab used to be open till 7:00PM, now it closes at 5:30. We got there at 5:40. Sigh. Then we got something to eat. I needed to go to Petco for dog (did I call them DOGS! :eek:) food. Then we stopped at Hobby Lobby for something Gary needed but didn't find. Next, I wanted to go to Home Depot to get the rest of the pulls and knobs for my cabinets and drawers. Yep, the ones I wanted were at Lowes, not Home Depot. So we went to Lowes and they only had the pulls, not any knobs. So on to the next Lowes and I got the knobs and pulls. Last but not least, I stopped at the grocery store for a couple of items I really needed. Got home after 9:00PM!!!!! T.I.R.E.D.

Tiramisu

08-25-2011, 02:38 AM

Gayle, that made me tired. Hope you got some restful sleep.

Janet

08-25-2011, 02:54 AM

Spent the night at the hospital with Mom. She has fluid overload and there isn't much they can do about it. Last night her BP was 50/nothing, couldn't get a reading. They had to us this Doppler thing because her heart beat couldnt be heard through the stethascope (sp). Didn't look like she would make it through the night, but she did. Not sure what today will bring. Everything has been stopped except for pain management. I feel so lost.

gja1000

08-25-2011, 04:50 AM

Oh Janet, this is so hard for you. But it is not so hard for your mom. She is being kept comfortable, she is not falling, fainting, hurting or choking. I would imagine she looks peaceful right now. Hold on tightly to your precious memories and let her failing body go. It is tired, she is tired, you are tired. It is so very very very hard, but you can do this, I know it.

judy

08-25-2011, 06:18 AM

Oh Janet, there are no words for this kind of pain. I have you in my heart and prayers. Mom is going to be with God now and that is so wonderful for her. She is just too sick to stay here with you. She will always be with you though, watching over you, and loving you.

judy

08-25-2011, 06:40 AM

Jessie and her crew are, hopefully, on their way to a nice hotel in Wilmington(?), VA. There is an indoor pool in case the storm forces them to stay indoors. Lots to do there, like Busch Gardens, a historical fort, etc., etc.

DianaB

08-25-2011, 09:39 AM

Janet, I know that this is so hard for you and I'm here if you need me. Glen and I are praying for you, your Mom, and your family. Hugs!!

Judy, I sure hope this hurricane misses where your family is vacationing at. That's awful to drive so far AND have the time off to have a hurricane ruin your vacation.

Sandy, I hope your divorce ends soon and peacefully. I can't imagine what you're going through.

As for me......I've been cleaning and cleaning!!! I don't know if it's the diet, the breathing machine, or what but I have so much energy lately!!! It's nice to not feel so tired and actually get things done!!! I hope it keeps up!!!

Dean's getting better every day. I've noticed that today he's not limping. The bruise is still there but is fading! He's such a sweet little guy that I can't imagine what life would be like without him!!!

Tiramisu

08-25-2011, 04:37 PM

Janet, I brought two of my coworkers into my office and we prayed for you. God's will be done. I love you.

Super unusual start to my day ... I drove to work in the rain! One of my girls was out and I enjoyed that quietness. Her manager mentioned that he liked it too.

Wished my twin grandsons happy 20th birthday. I got their gifts last weekend. I stopped on my way home to get Sarah's 4th birthday presents. I'm going up tomorrow afternoon to spend the weekend at Jeff's and give Emily the weekend off. like how I word that. Love my babies.

Janet

08-26-2011, 08:12 AM

Yesterday, I spent the day at the hospital with Mom. My older brother was there and also my younger brother and his yummy wife. I left around 4, everyone said I needed to get out of the hospital and get fresh air, rest and sleep in my own bed.

Rick had gotten home around noon so when got home....I went through all the items he brought back from Moms place in Florida. Wow....they brought back everything except for the large furniture and appliances. We got it all done and now I will have the granddaughters out to see if there is anything they would like.

DianaB

08-26-2011, 03:49 PM

Today I ran into the grocery store. It's been so long since I've been in with Dae Lynn usually picking up the groceries. Amy stopped by to get Dean and take him on a 4-wheeler ride so she ended up keeping him until I got back. It was so nice to get out for a while by myself!!!

Later this afternoon I canned some candied cucumber rings that the girls had made. They made them with Splenda and cinnamon oil and they do have a kick!!! I'm glad to get them canned and out of the kitchen!!! I made some jelly out of the juice that was left because I thought that it would be good with cream cheese but I'm not sure how it's going to turn out. The cinnamon oil may cause the jelly to do something funny.......we'll see!!!

I'm so ready to do something besides clean!!! I just checked and there's a 100 mile garage sale a little ways from me on Sept. 9th and 10th. I think that I'll make plans to do that!! Anyway that's something to look forward to.

Janet

08-26-2011, 04:25 PM

It sounds wonderful Diana...so fun. Right now Rossville ( where Mom was in the NH) is having their Summers End Festival and it is so nice with a lot of flea markets booths. Gonna have to miss it this year, but it's a nice one.

DianaB

08-26-2011, 08:57 PM

I'm sure that there will be other things to do later on. Your festival sounds like fun!!!

gja1000

08-27-2011, 05:26 AM

busy busy week, hope the next one is better.

The painter came yesterday. I thought the estimate was high, but he came HIGHLY recommended AND he does cabinet renewing also. He is going to test the product he uses to brighten up and refresh cabinets, to see how it will do on our cabinets. If it works well, then we'll just have him do that also. It will be good to NOT have to connect with another contractor. He also has a general handyman business and we like that too, since we need a handy man now and then. Another plus is that English is his native language. Much of our construction work here is Texas is accomplished by non-native speakers. I am so thankful that we have such excellent craftsmen and handymen/women from Mexico to do such a wonderful job in so many way. But for a non-Spanish speaker like me, it is sometimes very difficult to convey your wants/needs/desires regarding a project. The painter/handyman guy is very personable and easy to speak with and has been in this business for a long time. We need someone to hang the cabinets (in the garage) that we removed from the kitchen and he will be able to do this also. I expect that price will be higher than I want to pay - but oh well, it will be nice to just get it done.

I think I have told you that Gary and I are going to Colorado the 3rd or 4th week in September so he can go elk hunting. No, he shouldn't be up there in that altitude and yes, it will be very hard on him, but this is a bucket list thing, and he said if he dies up there, that's where he'd want to be anyway. He won't die up there, but it will be very stressful for him and me. We will drive because we have to take all his portable oxygen bottles that can't be taken on a plane. He'll have to wear his oxygen 24/7, and that is OK, except he won't want to. :rolleyes: It will take us a day and a half to drive it and then he has 5 days to hunt. This hunt is for persons with disabilities, so the outfitters will take him out and move him around as needed. All he has to do is sit and watch for elk. They will clean the elk and pack it for transport (if he shoots one - which he BETTER!). He has 5 days to get one and if he gets one on the first day (keep your fingers crossed), we can come home on day 2. Anyway, this is all to say that we have a dog sitter coming this morning. She sits for friends of mine and I hope we like her becasue it will save me an hour and a half trip taking the boys to meet Brooke half way between Austin and Houston and then doing it again when we get back.

The weekend after Labor Day, I think I will go to Houston to see Abi play v-ball. She has a game that Friday night and then a tournament on Saturday so I'll get to see several games. The following weekend is when I am taking my mom to Oklahoma to her school class reunion. That will be a quick trip up on a Friday and back on Sunday. It's ONLY an 8 hour drive :rolleyes: Then a couple of days later we will leave for Colorado - although there is a possibility we will wait till the next week to go, if the elk are not moving around well that first week. I'll be glad to get all this traveling over, although I really like all the places that I will be traveling!

DianaB

08-27-2011, 09:12 AM

You are such a traveler, Gayle!!!! How nice that Gary has hooked up with a hunting trip for people with disabilities!! I can't imagine how hard it would be to give up hunting if I were an avid hunter!! I hope that the trip goes well with his health and all......the best part is that he'll be taking his #1 nurse with him!!! Ha Ha!!!.....and I know that she takes the best care of him than anyone else could ever do!!! I hope he realizes how blessed he is to have you!!!!

Do you remember the joke where a doctor calls the wife in to talk to her privately after examining her husband? He tells her that she's going to have to wait on him hand and foot and do all kinds of special things for him and etc. After they leave her husband wanted to know what the doctor said and she told him "You're goina' die!!" LOL!!! That's what I'd tell my husband too!!! Every once in a while something will come up and I'll say "You're goina' die!!" and he knows exactly what I'm talking about!!! So your husband is in pretty good hands with you!!!!

Have a good time in OK with your Mom. While she's at her reunion maybe you could go to some flea markets and find some goodies for your new kitchen!!!

gja1000

08-27-2011, 11:41 AM

Do you remember the joke where a doctor calls the wife in to talk to her privately after examining her husband? He tells her that she's going to have to wait on him hand and foot and do all kinds of special things for him and etc. After they leave her husband wanted to know what the doctor said and she told him "You're goina' die!!" LOL!!! That's what I'd tell my husband too!!! Every once in a while something will come up and I'll say "You're goina' die!!" and he knows exactly what I'm talking about!!! So your husband is in pretty good hands with you!!!!

Oh Yes Diana! I remember that joke!!! Sometimes that's the way I feel too! LOL!

Gary will readily tell anyone that I have kept him alive these past 8 years. Of course, that is not entirely true, I've had a lot of help from lots of great doctors and nurses. My only real worry is that this will put a strain on his heart and of course, he doesn't need that. Hopefully, he will get his elk quickly and we can get out of there as soon as possible. Conversely, being in Colorado is one of our very favorite places and we can't wait to get up there, even though Gary should never travel to such high altitudes. We are so ready to be out of the heat for a few days. It's supposed to be 109 today and tomorrow. It was 104 at 2:00PM, so we we may make it. I think the high today where we will be in CO is 70. What a change!

Blueyes

08-27-2011, 02:11 PM

Blueyes

08-27-2011, 02:20 PM

Hi Everybody! I have been keeping up with you all, but haven't had much time to post. Michael, Rachel and the Grandkids left my house last Saturday. They have been living here since the end of April! They stayed with Rachel's parents in Dallas this week, and they leave to begin their lives in France on Sunday afternoon. Dustin and Joy were able to fly here to visit them, too. We have had a busy, crazy, fun summer with lots of time for grandkid (and big kid) lovin'!!

My house is clean now, but I had a million times rather have it a mess than this EMPTY!!

Janet

08-28-2011, 04:51 AM

I spent all day at the hospital yesterday. My brothers were there most the day too. I did spend the night again last night and slept pretty decent compared to the night before. Mom's breathing is much more shallow....3-4 breaths per minute. The rattle has gotten a little bit louder and is hard to listen to. They could suction her, but it would probably be more uncomfortable for her than the rattling. I so want to go home but I won't leave her.

Today I will check in from time to time here and see what is happening. Hope you all have a great Sunday.

Blueyes

08-28-2011, 08:28 AM

Don't leave Janet. It probably won't be long now. Remember that Jesus has his arms wrapped around you:)

Tiramisu

08-28-2011, 04:31 PM

Betsi, I had Clear Springs Friday night!

Has anybody heard from Judy?

I went to Jeff's but didn't see much of him because he's got so much animal stuff to do. Kept Katey in my room friday night so her parents could get sleep. Abby and I went to do a little shopping. Then, I watched the girls so Jeff and Em could go out to eat. Drove back mid day ... Nice trip.

I did close on the house on Friday, went to my insurance agent to get it insured, and spent about 10 minutes in it walking around and touching my house. With no power, i was drenched in sweat. Stopped to buy some cleaning stuff for the house. I'll work real hard to get moved on the 16th.

gja1000

08-28-2011, 05:33 PM

How exciting Sandy! You have a HOUSE, and it is all yours!

gja1000

08-28-2011, 05:39 PM

We found a deer lease today. YAY! It's only a couple of hours away with an easy drive getting there. There's not a camp house so we will have to take our trailer out there for deer season. Theres no water or electricity, but we have a generator and a big water tank on the trailer so we will be OK. We saw deer today and saw lots of tracks so hopefully it will be good.

Blueyes

08-28-2011, 07:05 PM

Congrats on the new house Sandy! I love Clear Springs. We should meet there sometime!
Glad ya'll found a deer lease, Gayle. It's so important to the hubbies. We'll be at the ranch near Bee Cave the week after Labor Day. Gotta do some deep house cleaning while the guys work on the roof. Yucko! Plan to go to Hamilton Pool to take a dip! http://www.texasoutside.com/hamiltonpool.htm

gja1000

08-28-2011, 07:40 PM

Dang it Gayle! This is exactly the kind of hunting trip Mike has been wanting to take! I wish we had known...we could meet you up there and the boys could hunt together while WE played together! Grrrr!!

You know, I thought about letting you know before we booked it. I should have. Maybe there's room for one more!!!

gja1000

08-28-2011, 07:44 PM

gja1000

08-28-2011, 07:48 PM

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Yep, you are so right. Last year was the first year Gary did not have a deer lease in about 10-12 years. He was a pitiful sight. Even though he had a place to hunt, they rarely saw any deer and you could only shoot 1, I think. He is very excited about this place, and it looks really good! I think a lot of the deer population has died during this drought, so I don't know how successful the season will be - but I think it's more about HAVING a place, than it is about shooting a deer. :)

Blueyes

08-29-2011, 08:06 AM

Gayle, we really need to get together this fall! What town is Gary's deer lease near?

gja1000

08-29-2011, 02:16 PM

It's near Goldthwaite, about 30 miles north of Lampasses. How long will you be at the ranch in Bee Cave? Gary is going to Oklahoma Sept 2-9 and I'll be gone the 9th and 10th. If you are still in Bee Caves after the 10th, maybe we can arrange to meet for dinner somewhere west of Austin.

judy

08-29-2011, 03:25 PM

I'm fine Sandy! Thanks. I live on top of a mountain, so I got no damage. My friend had a tree land on her house up here, with no real damage. The hurricane caused a lot of wind, and rain, but the real damage is from flooding. The town I shop in, and go to for everything, Margaretville, had a terrible flood. Our Freshtown and CVS were wiped out. I hope they rebuild! A lot of other stores were flooded out too. It is heartbreaking to see your town wash away! Two nearby towns, Fleischmans and Arkville were evacuated. Fleischmans is destroyed so I hear, and one woman died. I posted pix on fb.

A lot of roads are closed, bridges are out, I think parts of the Thruway is closed (the main road to NY). The losses up here are devestating, and I am so sad for everyone. There are a lot of people who are poor up here, and flood insurance is out of the question. I am also sad because of Martgaretville. It's a great town, and I don't know what will happen now. It is even more awful because I know these people. This county ad Broome County, next to us, sustained enormous flood damage. Many towns were flooded out. The Catskills need prayers please.

gja1000

08-29-2011, 04:26 PM

How are your kids? I know they went to a hotel, are they OK. How is their town? Did it sustain flooding? I guessing their home is OK too. It is just terrible, I feel so badly for everyone.

Tiramisu

08-29-2011, 05:08 PM

Wishing I could be with Janet. Judy, glad you're safe. I worked a regular day then drove out to the house.

DianaB

08-29-2011, 07:09 PM

I thought that you lived on a mountain, Judy, and was out of the flood waters. I'm so sorry about your town and neighboring towns. A flood is really hard to come back from. I'm so relieved that you're alright!!! I hope your kids are having a good time on vacation in spite of the hurricane.

judy

08-30-2011, 05:39 AM

My kids came home yesterday. It seemed that they weren't going to be able to go back to their Cape Hatteras rental any time soon. There was no electricity, etc., etc.

They were in a hotel in Virginia Beach. I think my daughter and the kids would have stayed and enjoyed themselves. But, my idiot SIL decided that he had enough and drove straight through to home. 12 hours in the car because he wasn't stopping! What an a**hole! I am so mad at him right now I could spit, so I will keep away for a day or two until I can keep my mouth shut. I have to bring their dog home tonight, but I won't stay long. I have to get groceries over that way anyway. I cannot stand such self indulgence:(:(:(:(:(

I'm going to drive into town this morning to see what it looks like.

Betsey - it's good to see you back, although I know you must be so sad that the kids are leaving.

Sandy - congrats on the house! This is so exciting!

Gayle - I hope Gary has a wonderful hunting experience! It sounds great. How good that the group does this for people with disabilities. Everyone should be able to do things that they want to do, and when people help out like this, it is proof that there is so much good in the world.

Are you going to mount the antlers if he gets an elk with them?

Diana, you have such a good time with your family! Slipping and sliding! What fun?

I am so sad for Janet.

DianaB

08-30-2011, 10:55 AM

Awwww........Judy, that's too bad that the kids had to come back early. I know some guys that are like that......very self centered. It makes it really hard on the rest of the family. At least they got a few days of vacationing. Can they get a refund on their rental house? I would think that they could since they didn't get to stay.

Gayle, that's so exciting that Gary found a deer lease!! He certainly has a hunter's heart!!! You are such a sweetie to let him do the things he loves even though his health is not good!!! He might as well enjoy his life as much as he can!!!

Dean and I are home alone. He is such a cutie!!! He's getting into watching Mickey Mouse cartoons in the morning and is so cute sitting glued to the tv!!! He doesn't watch much at all but this one has really caught his attention!

He's also talking so much!! He's starting to repeat everything......not always very plain but some of it you can make out!!! Glen told me this morning that we should be paying Dae Lynn to stay here and let us take care of Dean!!! He's enjoying him as much as I am!!!

Things are going pretty well with them living here. Privacy is pretty much zero.......Karlie pretty much walks in where ever she wants to. I get aggravated at Dae Lynn not helping to keep things picked up or clean......but she doesn't do a good job at that even when she lives in her own home. She's grouchy sometimes but she usually realizes it. I DO enjoy having Dae Lynn here to visit with. Sometimes things get a little overwhelming but it all passes in a short time. I know that when they get ready to move out it's going to be really hard!!!!

Janet

08-30-2011, 06:27 PM

I am so glad you're safe Judy. With all I'm going through I thought of you during that whole storm.

Gayle...it's great that Gary has a deer lease! I love hearing your stories about him and his love of fishing and hunting.

Sandy...thank you....I would love to have you here...would love to have all of you.

I'm really glad that you can post more Betsi...you're always missed ya know!

Today.....my brothers and I went to the funeral home to make the arrangements. It was awful...picking a casket, setting visitation, picking out everything. We then went to the cemetary to sign a paper so they can open the grave on Friday. I just don't know if I can do this.....I want my Mom, I miss her so much already. I'm so worried how she'll look when we first go in. I want her to look the same so I took in some really good pictures of her.

I also had to go to Mom's lawyer so they can file her Will. I know it will all be over soon, but my heart aches so bad that it feels like it will always be this way.

Blueyes

08-30-2011, 07:59 PM

Is her funeral going to be Friday? I know everything will be well put together and nice. You are the mom now Janet, and I know you can handle it. :rip::hands::love029::love029:

judy

08-31-2011, 04:43 AM

Oh Janet, it is so hard to plan a funeral for a parent. She will look beautiful, because she is at peace now.

I am so sad for you, Janet. One day at a time is the only thing you can do. Somebody once told me that sadness is a great honor to the person we loved so much, and a very important feeling to go through.

DianaB

08-31-2011, 08:39 AM

Janet, your heart won't always feel this way. It's normal at first to hurt so much. After all no one can replace your Mom but in time you'll feel better. If you really stop and think about it there's no way that you would really want to bring your Mom back with the pain she was feeling and the problems she was having. Knowing that your Mom is in heaven will make heaven a much more special place. I know that for me.....I have grandparents and a special aunt that is waiting for me.

Now's the time to draw closer to your family. Let go of some of the problems and share the loss that you have right now. You need each other and you can get through this together. Don't let things get you upset but let your problems be like water on a duck's back.....just let them pass. Your Mom is gone but your family is still here and YOU can be the one that keeps everyone together.

I love you......wish that I were there with you.........and me and my family are praying. I'm here if you need me.......at any time!!!! Hugs!!!!

gja1000

08-31-2011, 02:28 PM

Janet this is such a hard time and you only think about the sadness and loss right now, but in time, you will replace these thoughts with happier memories with your mom. Everyone above me has given you such good words, so I won't repeat the message, except to say that you are such a wonderful person for all that you have done for your mom. No one could ask for a better and more loving daughter!

Many hugs to you.

Tiramisu

09-01-2011, 05:04 PM

Today was a regular first work day of the month day. Jeff thought he had gotten a hernia at work but it looks like a torn muscle, which is ok. AC man says I need a whole new unit, so I'm putting in a window unit until the settlement. Then, I'll keep the little ac for power outages with a generator.

Meet Laura and her fam for dinner and I'm turning in early. I have power, water, and cool at the house, so I'm getting an air mattress and going to spend the weekend out there ... She what it looks like at night. I should be able to get the guest room painted and start on my room.

gja1000

09-01-2011, 05:48 PM

YAY YAY YAY!!! Sandy I'm so happy for you. It will be so exciting to actually get started on your new home. I remember just a few months ago, how much fun it was to see things take shape in our new home. I hope things go well for you. Sorry about the AC, but you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess. Thankfully, there will be a settlement to help you with the costs of the things you need to do at the new house.

gja1000

09-01-2011, 05:54 PM

Things are still very hectic at school - it seems a never ending plate of things to do - not that I really mind, but I wish it would slow down a bit.

Gary will be going to Oklahoma on Saturday and I will miss the heck out of him - but it will be nice to have a quiet house for a few days, and no one to worry about except myself. Mom needs me to run some errands for her over the weekend, so I'll have plenty of time to do that. There is, what we call a "City-Wide Garage Sale" at one of our local auditoriums. They have it about once a month, and it really is more like an antique mall than a garage sale. That's just the name it has had forever. I've bought several really nice antique things there over the years. I haven't been in several months, so hopefully I can make it this weekend.

I'm having breakfast on Labor Day with a friend I haven't seen in quite a while and that will be nice. Then on Tuesday, the "girls" (2 women I work with) and I are going out to dinner and then they will come over to see my house. They were out here before I moved in but not since. I'm planning a quick trip to Houston next Friday and Saturday to see Abigail play in a volleyball tournament. It will be a good chance to see her play several games.

judy

09-02-2011, 06:11 AM

Sounds like a nice weekend, Gayle. I hope Gary has a wonderful time!

Sandy, what a good idea to sleep there! I am so happy for you! Do you have any colors picked out yet? Decorating styles?

I am busy gathering contribution of clothing, bedding, etc. to take over to a community center nearby for the flood victims. I was planning on going over today, but I think it's going to rain tomorrow, so probably will wait tilll then. I have to pick up some more stuff this morning from my neighbor.

My friends are leaving this weekend, so I am spending as much time with them as possible. We have been by the pool whenever we can, getting in our last licks! I am going to be lost without them! I really do love the three families I have been friends with all along, plus we have become friendly with 2 other couples who are also very nice. Another nice couple has been siting with us at the pool too. I will definitely miss the pool! It is so beautiful up there, and a place to go every day where people I really like are always there! I have some other things set up for the fall, and might sign up for tai chi.

I also put all of my projects on hold for the summer. I realized a while ago that I have all winter to stay home and do things. It was a really good plan. It is much better to get out and enjoy the summer, my friends, the pool, and the beautiful Catksills.

I don't know yet what the outcome of the flood will be as far as my town is concerned. We may lose several stores because the buildings are not safe anymore. I would become much more involved in helping, except that a lot of the people running the volunteer groups are a little too wacky. You must know the type...young, intense, idealistic, with no lives of their own, who like to jump in and take over. I prefer to help out quietly, wherever I might be needed. I will work it out for sure.

DianaB

09-02-2011, 11:20 AM

Life here has been crazy!!! Dean's been grouchy.......Karlie was sent home yesterday because of a fever (allergies) so she's home again today......Dae Lynn's been up and down with some of Damon's drama.....still........and Damon's not feeling well at rehab and there was some controversity about him even healthy enough to stay.....but he's staying. I really think that he's very homesick.

The kids have been about to drive me crazy!!! I cannot pick up as fast as they get it out.....and then I have Karlie nagging at me about one thing or another.....Yes, she nags!!!! I think that Dae Lynn's going to come and pick up the kids after school and take them to Walmart so I can have some peace and quiet for awhile!!! I'm so ready!!!

The weather has been so hot still. Our corn crop wasn't hardly anything and if we don't get some rain soon we won't have much of a soybean crop either........so Glen's stressed right along with everyone else!!!!

Ok....enough complaining!!! I did get my utility room all cleaned out yesterday and it looks really nice......now to go and work on my bathroom!!!!

Janet

09-02-2011, 06:04 PM

Wow...I have a lot of catching up to do don't I ?

Sandy...I'm really happy for you. I just know you're going to make your house into a beautiful home. Sure wish I could come see it.

Judy...I'm sorry your town was so hurt by the flooding. Those poor people and business owners. Starting over isn't easy for some. I'm the same way when it comes to helping. I like to do it quietly on my own instead of someone directing me all the time. I think just as much gets accomplished.

Diana.....sounds like you need a vacation! With two little ones it can get a bit hectic for sure, especially if one of them isn't feeling well. I hope it helps with Dae Lynn getting the kids out for awhile so you can have a break.

You all know what I did today so I won't go further...I just wanted to comment on your activities. It sounds like you are all well and doing great. For that...I am so thankful.

gja1000

09-03-2011, 05:58 AM

Life here has been crazy!!! Dean's been grouchy.......Karlie was sent home yesterday because of a fever (allergies) so she's home again today......Dae Lynn's been up and down with some of Damon's drama.....still........and Damon's not feeling well at rehab and there was some controversity about him even healthy enough to stay.....but he's staying. I really think that he's very homesick.

The kids have been about to drive me crazy!!! I cannot pick up as fast as they get it out.....and then I have Karlie nagging at me about one thing or another.....Yes, she nags!!!! I think that Dae Lynn's going to come and pick up the kids after school and take them to Walmart so I can have some peace and quiet for awhile!!! all cleaned out yesterday and it looks really nice......

Diana, you probably already do this and of course it won't work with Dean, but my daughter has her 4 and a half year old daughter Emma, pick up all the toys, etc she gets out. My daughter has done this since she was pretty little. At times it is more work for my daughter to make Emma pick up her things, but at other times, she just does it because she knows she has to. I'd probably make Karlie pick up Deans things too explaining that he's little and she has to help.

Tiramisu

09-03-2011, 03:40 PM

Andrew spent the night with me ... We got up early, met the handyman at the house, drove two hours to have birthday cake with Sarah, drove two hours back home ... Now we've crashed for some football games.

Somewhere in there, I got paint. Doing the guest bedroom in country white with white ceiling (after I scrap the texture). I think I'll go with a pale yellow with white trim for the outside. I want everything to look crisp and clean.

I found a deal on a barely used central air system (people decided they wanted a bigger unit), so the guy's coming tomorrow to get started on that.

Janet

09-03-2011, 04:14 PM

You have got it sooo together Sandy. I am totally amazed by you.

gja1000

09-04-2011, 05:42 PM

We (Texas) are having tropical storm winds today. No rain though :rolleyes: with the drought we are having some terrible fires everywhere. There was one within a couple miles of me earlier today. It's out now thankfully. There is still a big one east of us. They have evacuated a big addition. There are reports of 300 homes burned about 30 miles southeast of Austin. I just heard a minute ago that there is a housing addition on fire out near Lake Travis (VERY expensive homes out there). Such scary times.

Blueyes

09-04-2011, 05:53 PM

We are having fires in our area, too. In a town about 35 miles north of us, I-20 had to be closed for awhile. The fire jumped the interstate! The wind is blowing so hard here, our town smells like smoke from those fires:eek:

gja1000

09-04-2011, 08:41 PM

Oh Betsi, it's just terrible. My daughters friends husband is a fire fighter and my daughter just called me to say he was in charge of a fire on a road that is right by our addition. I jumped in the car and drove over to the road, but the fire is south of us so there is no chance for it to come here. This is just terrible and the weather tomorrow is supposed to be the same in terms of wind and very low humidity. The Bastrop fire is already 16 miles long. It may burn all the way to the coast. Well not THAT far, but a long long way south.

gja1000

09-04-2011, 08:59 PM

This is the terrible fire southeast of Austin. Right now it is 6 miles wide and 16 miles long and has burned 300 homes. It will be days before it is out.

Blueyes

09-05-2011, 05:10 AM

That's awful! The news is full of reports of fires all over the place. We had just a little rain from the storm, but not enough to make any difference. I think all of east Texas is covered in dry pine needles that have blown off the trees. Very dangerous!

judy

09-05-2011, 06:13 AM

How scary! Is the wind still blowing? This drought is so awful. We had more rain last night, which I hope did not add to the flooding problems here. I wish I could send some down to you in Texas!

Stay safe!

DianaB

09-05-2011, 07:07 AM

Oh, Gayle and Betsi, I sure hope the fires stay away. That's such a scary thought!! I was hoping that you would all get some rain from this tropical depression. I know that you are sooo dry.

We finally got a little bit of rain on Saturday. Our soybeans were really needing it and we're hoping that maybe we'll have somewhat of a crop. Our corn was very poor yield and guality that we're really hurt because of that and we don't want the same for our beans. Farming is so different because we DO rely on the weather for our income.

It's been better with the kids and all. Dae Lynn's gone through some really stressful things this week and Damon's been suffering with headaches to the point that the rehab is threatening to send him home until he can get better. Dae Lynn got to talk to him even though she wasn't suppose to all month and we think that he did better after that.....plus we've all been praying. If he doesn't finish rehab then she's done with her marriage because she's not going to continue on like this.

Amy had a birthday party for Daya on Saturday and she got two horses!!! She's so excited about them!!! My brother-in-law had them but wasn't taking good care of them so he finally let her have them.......then my husband's aunt had a saddle that she let them have!!! It all worked out so cool!! Oh, and Feyn's going to let them in his pasture with his horses. Daya got to finally ride them yesterday because it rained on Saturday and she couldn't. She's such a sweet girl!!!!

After church yesterday we went out of town to eat and went to Walmart. For me that was exciting!!! Dae Lynn's been taking care of most of the groceries and shopping and I haven't hardly been anywhere. I didn't get much except groceries and some clothes for Karlie but it was so nice to get out!!! We also stopped at Braum's and got some low carb ice cream. I don't know exactly how LOW it was but I pretended that it was alright!! So far I've lost 15 pounds!!! Dae Lynn's lost 20!!!!

Tiramisu

09-05-2011, 07:19 AM

These fires scare me like crazy. We've only had smaller ones here, but I can imagine them getting out of control. I can a few showers, but the wind dried it out quickly.

Janet

09-05-2011, 05:05 PM

I keep watching the news....you ladies stay safe....I'm worried about you all out there in Texas.

Yesterday I went to Moms and cleaned out the bathroom. There was so much stuff to throw away...unbelievable! I also cleaned out all the drawers in her room and the spare bedroom...what a job...she saves everything. My niece (younger brothers daughter) came at my request to go through some jewelry and other odds and ends.

Today, Rick, Jerry and I cleaned out the shed. Again....so much stuff was tossed out. There is room in the shed now for the things Rick brought back from Florida. Jerry was bossing me around...but I didn't say anything. It wasn't easy either...lolol. I wish this was all over with so I'm trying to get as much done as possible.

Jerry decided he doesn't want to have a huge garage sale. He'd rather have an auction and pay 20-30 percent to an auctioneer. I told him I'm tired of him changing his mind about things. I also found out that he and his wife, my younger brother and his wife decided that I influenced Mom to make me her executor. Her will was made in 199? And I didn't influence her and told him the accusations need to stop.

I knew this would happen so... I'll try to get it all done as quickly as possible and eliminate them from my life. I'm finding out so many ugly things and it makes me so sad and angry at the same time. It will be over soon and then life will be good again....I have God on my side...knowing I'm doing the right things and following Mom's wishes.

Tomorrow...legal errands to run and. I get to see my bus kids. I'm so ready to get back on that bus...lol.

Tiramisu

09-05-2011, 07:38 PM

I'm proud of you, Janet.

Janet

09-08-2011, 02:33 AM

Today I got a much needed haircut.. :) We also had a bus evacuation drill so the students would know what to do during an emergency. We do this every year. I had so many compliments from the teachers that were helping on how well my students behavior was. I was so proud of them. They wanted to know my secret and the only thing I could think of is that my students know everyday what I expect from them

I then met my niece at Mom's and then my older brother and his wife came. It was an okay visit for a change.

DianaB

09-08-2011, 01:33 PM

I'm sorry that Jerry was being difficult but you are doing the right thing by keeping your tongue. It doesn't help anything in the long run except drives you further apart. Just keep on going and get it done.

How can they accuse you of influencing your Mom????? Especially since the will was done in 1997????? They're just looking for something to complain about. Your Mom chose you because you were the best choice......also she probably wanted you to have what you wanted before it was split up.

As far as an auction goes.....did your Mom have enough stuff for an auction? You could always do an estate sale. It's like a garage sale but it's usually in the house and people just walk through. You just price the things in the house. That also tells people that there's furniture and appliance.

I hope you girls in Texas are staying safe. I sure wish that you'd get some rain.......and send it on up here.

Our crops aren't doing good. Glen's already told me that I need to be cutting back because of it. We're not in bad shape....our bills are all paid up it's just that there won't be much extra.

I picked up Dean this afternoon to go and tuck him in bed, he looked up at me, grinned and said "A you a you!!" Translated that means "What am I going to do with you?" I say that to him a lot!!! He's such a cutie!!! He sure keeps me going.......I think that on top of the kitchen island is where he likes to be so he can get into things!!!!

Tiramisu

09-08-2011, 06:25 PM

Regular work day, except I've got to make some changes with my admins. One girl is coming off maternity leave so I'll let the contractor go, but she's better than on of the directs. I was told to stay back and let them hang themselves to make the decision.

Met with lawyer today and we will make one last offer to settle to hopefully get this over with.

gja1000

09-09-2011, 04:18 AM

I'm making a quick trip to Houston today. Abi has volley ball games at 4:30 and then she has a tournament tomorrow afternoon. Her tournament is way on the northest side of Houston (on the road to Austin) so I'll just zip on home from the tournament. It will be a quick trip, but I will get to see Abi play several games, and still get home Sat. evening. I've got so much traveling to do, I need at least one weekend day. The following weekend is when I'm taking mom to Oklahoma, and then we will leave for Colorado shorting after I get back from OK. I'm looking forward to all these trips, but will be glad to be home after they are done!

DianaB

09-09-2011, 06:11 AM

We've been having such wonderful temperatures!! I've been leaving the front door open so Dean can play outside and still be able to come back in. And thank goodness the bugs haven't been coming in much at all......I think that the chickens and ducks have been keeping the bugs down.......and that's the only good thing that I can say about them. They have absolutely destroyed my flower beds. There's NOTHING left and I'm pretty upset over it since I had bought a lot of new hostas. I threatened Glen with a divorce if he ever buys them again!!!!! (And I'm going to shoot what we have now!!)

Glen's getting ready to leave this afternoon for Illinois. There is a lake that's been made for scuba divers. They have a lot of different things in the water to go and discover. A friend is going with him and I know that they'll have a good time.

Dae Lynn and I are getting ready to go on the 100 mile garage sale tomorrow. We're both excited. She's looking for kids clothes and clothes for herself and I'm looking for some smaller clothes for myself as well. We both have been losing weight and it's exciting and a little upsetting that we're going to need new clothes. We're going to have to take the kids with us because we can't find anyone to watch them especially since we'll be gone such a long time. I sure hope that they're good for us because they can sure ruin the day. The garage sale starts about 30 miles from where we live so it will be a short drive to start!!! I hope we find some good bargains!!!

There's another large garage sale across northern Missouri and Kansas next weekend but I'll have the kids since Dae Lynn will get to finally go and see Damon. My cousin goes to this one sometimes and I would LOVE to go with her and her husband but, I guess, it will have to be next year......sigh. Oh well, I really don't have the money to go to both anyway.

So far it's just another day of Dean, me, and Ma Mou......Mickey Mouse!!! That's Dean's favorite show and he brings me the remote as soon as it's over saying "Ma Mou". Kera's coming today to do some dusting, sweeping, and moping so I need to get things sorta' picked up.

Janet

09-09-2011, 06:11 PM

The temps have been wonderful here too. We've had some light rain and drizzle the last couple of days but still...it's been nice. We are suppose to have temps in the 80's for Sunday and then drop back down to the 60's and 70's the rest of the week. I love these fall temperatures. Nice to have the air off and the windows open. LOL....I still sleep with a fan on me though.

I really didn't do a whole lot today. I was missing Mom and then a friend from work was fired. It wasn't fair and I know the players who got her fired. I always looked forward to picking the kids up at school so I could see and talk with her and another lady. I'm really going to miss seeing her everyday, but we will still make plans to get together now and then.

I did have to go to town to the funeral home and pick up the death certificates and sign some papers for claiming insurance. From there I went to the lawyers office and signed papers there so the Will will be recorded at the courthouse and the monies will be transfered to an estate account. All this is so new and scary for me, but the attorney and his secretary said they will lead me through everything so I'm not to worry. So far.....so good :)

This evening I took an early bath and then just relaxed some and now I'm in bed with my laptop. Seems like everytime I get on the computer any more....I get so sleepy.

I know I'll be going into Mom's to do some more cleaning and going through things, but not sure when. I'm hoping I can sleep a little later tomorrow morning...sleep still isn't being kind to me.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

gja1000

09-10-2011, 02:21 PM

Mde it home from Houston. Lots of smoke just northwest of Houston yesterday, but it was much better today. Got to see Abi play. She played well and I always enjoy watching her. Emma was a little doll too and I had fun with her too. Wish I could have stayed longer but it is good to be home.

Janet

09-10-2011, 04:08 PM

I was able to sleep a little later this morning. I love just laying in bed for a few minutes....gather my thoughts and then rise....so comfy. I quickly cleaned my kitchen and did a walk through to make sure things were picked up then headed in to Mom's house. I washed up a few things and then went through her clothes closet. Not easy at all. Mom has some beautiful clothes, especially tops. I know someone that could get good use out of them and really appreciate them. The rest will be taken to the Salvation Army.

Tomorrow my older brother said he'd come help if I was going in. I may go for a little while, but we need to get things organized before we go any further. He's gonna have to slow down just a bit. My younger brother should be home tomorrow but I doubt if we'll see him. I know he's going to be very upset that I won't allow his wife in the house. But too bad.

I got to speak with Judy on the phone today. You all need to give her a call...she has the best laugh and the sweetest voice. I so love speaking with her, so the next step...we have to meet. She speaks just as she types.....such a wonderful lady...love ya Judy!!!

I guess that is about all I've done today...now I'm tired and sore and yes....in bed already. :)

Tiramisu

09-10-2011, 06:13 PM

I think I have a head cold but I got some work down at both places today and am spending the night at the house. Heehee, I have a crazy busy week ... Propane gas on Monday, carpets cleaned on tuesday and mocing on friday. I didn't get any painting done today but hope to finish a couple rooms tomorrow. Crazy weather!

gja1000

09-10-2011, 07:20 PM

Sandy, I have a crazy busy week too. Gary and i are going to get the hunting stuff out of the shop tomorrow morning before it gets to hot. Yes, its supposed to be 100 degrees tomorrow. Monday is absolutely crazy crazy day at work. I will barely have time to go to the bathroom! The painter is supposed to get started on the kitchen Monday. Hopefully he will finish on Tuesday. I will spend the week at work getting ready to be gone the following week. Then in the evenings, I'll be getting ready to go to Oklahoma Friday and to Colorado on the 20th. It makes my head spin!

DianaB

09-11-2011, 01:06 PM

Dae Lynn, the kids, and I went on the 100 mile Garage Sale yesterday. The weather was beautiful!!! We didn't find as much as we were wanting too and I think that was because everything was pretty picked over. The sales were also on Friday and I think that was the best day to go......next year I'll know better. We were hoping that after lunch that Dean would fall asleep and he did but it only lasted for 20 minutes and he turned into a bear after that. We kept shopping but it was pretty miserable for Dae Lynn and he wouldn't even go to me. Next year I go on Friday.......take NO kids......and have a blast!!!! We probably went to 25 garage sales or more and shopped until after five......usually garage sales only last until one or two o'clock.

Glen's having a blast scuba diving!!! He's with a friend, Logan. Logan's wife and I have been good friends for years but we haven't done much together for a long time so I went over and visited her after church. It was nice to see her. We're probably going to be doing some traveling together if our husbands keep scuba diving!!!! That will be fun!!!

Well....I need to be packing. Our seniors group at church is going to Eureka Springs for a few days and we signed up to go. I don't remember what all we're doing but it will be fun!!! Glen and I are one of the youngest couples in our senior group and we don't usually go and do things with them but they are a fun group and I usually have them laughing at me!!! I'm a clown!!! Anyway........we're leaving first thing in the morning and will be home sometime on Wednesday.

Tiramisu

09-11-2011, 03:07 PM

After reading your posts, I don't feel so busy. I'm just not working fast enough, so I'm postponing my move until the 23rd. I'm just afraid that if I move in, I'll not get all my wants finished. I sure am tired for the little bit of work I accomplished.

JJJ

09-11-2011, 04:06 PM

I have studied non-stop and when I took my quiz I got a 61 :(

More studying so I can pass my test.

It's so discouraging when you study and you don't do well.

gja1000

09-11-2011, 05:34 PM

Sandy, I know what you mean, when we moved I was exhausted for weeks. I felt like I would never get rested! And yes, do everything you want to do before you move in, we did a lot, but not everything and now we are having to go back and finish everything we should have done before we moved.

Jessica, can you talk to your teacher about the test? It sounds like you didn't study the right things or maybe didn't study the right way. I bet your teacher can help you.

We went to Cabelas today. Gary needed some rubber boots and also needed an orange hat for hunting. I needed an orange hat and vest too, in case I go out hunting with him one day. I'm getting excited to go to CO. It's one of our favorite places to go. Gary should not go to the elevation and I know it will be a fight to get him to wear his oxygen. I hope I don't have to wrestle him to the ground to get it on him. :D

Tiramisu

09-11-2011, 07:34 PM

Gayle, make pictures of the wrestling!

Speaking of pictures ... I have been making pictures of my house, but can't upload them from my phone or iPad to 4wt and I've had my apartment inet turned off. Not much has changed. I put in some new mini blinds, not what I wanted, but can't do $100/ window right now.

gja1000

09-12-2011, 04:50 PM

Well the oxygen company delivered some more oxygen bottles today and I heard Gary say he was going to use them while in CO, so you can rest assured that I am going to remind him that he said he was going to use them when he balks at wearing his oxygen (and he most assuredly will balk at some point). I just hope I don't have to wrestle him to the ground in front of the outfitter (smile). I'm on my phone so I can't insert the smiley faces.

Lindsey

09-12-2011, 07:10 PM

I have been so busy! I feel like I haven't been here in ages. Life is so hectic right now. It seems there is always something going on. I'm second-guessing my new job still. Layla needs a new sitter now that her sitter broke up with her fiance and brought her cousin and his wife and their two pitbulls to live with them... Not that I'm against pit-bulls because I'm not at all, I love the breed, but I don't trust big dogs around Layla at all, and the whole situation is just really sketchy.

We have been gone almost every weekend for something. I am ready to just stay home! Our deck is nowhere close to finished and we will probably have snow in the next month or so. We also keep getting company at the very last minute. Right now I am just running some water for a bath before jumping into bed and I thought I'd take a minute to check in!

I miss you all!

gja1000

09-12-2011, 07:40 PM

Lindsay, I'm so glad you checked in - sorry life has been so hectic lately - it will surely slow down sometime. Did you find anything at the bridal weekend? I think I remember from FB that you were going. Take care! Hope things get better.

Tiramisu

09-12-2011, 11:46 PM

Regular Monday ... All my managers are out at an offsite in Galveston, so I'm goofing off ... Got the first 100 gals of propane delivered, but water heater needs a small part replaced before lighting ... Now, its tuesday and I have terrible acid reflux so I can't sleep until it passes.

gja1000

09-13-2011, 04:36 AM

Blah Sandy! Too much stress with the move - take care of yourself! You are going to be tired today! Hope you can "goof off" again!

Tiramisu

09-13-2011, 04:19 PM

Good day

Janet

09-13-2011, 04:23 PM

My son and I went to Mom's today to mow and trim her yard. She was paying someone to do it so we just told him we could handle it from now on. Didn't really do much else...little bit of laundry. Real exciting day... :)

Tomorrow I will be meeting my brother Jerry at Mom's to start in on the spare bedroom. That shouldn't take too long and then we'll start on the living room. After that...the kitchen, attic and then her camper. I will be glad when it's all done.

Tiramisu

09-13-2011, 05:36 PM

I'm proud of you, Janet.

gja1000

09-13-2011, 05:45 PM

Janet, what are you doing with her house and things? That is a big job!

Janet

09-14-2011, 02:38 AM

Right now we're just going through everything, throwing out the trash, boxing up like items and I guess we're going to have an auction. I don't think there will be enough for an auction but we'll see when we're all done. I'm letting those who want something have it. I know Mom would rather her things go to family instead of some bidder.

gja1000

09-14-2011, 04:36 PM

This has been a busy week! Trying to get ready to go to Oklahoma on Friday and Colorado next Tuesday. The hardest part is making sure Gary has enough medications, enough insulin, and enough oxygen. Oh and then there is all the hunting STUFF. Man, I don't know how two old coots (Gary and I) can have so much hunting STUFF! LOL!

He got a new insulin pump which he definitely needed - his current one has a big crack in it and I just knew it was going to die any moment. Without the pump Gary would have to take a shot every time he eats, and he does NOT like that drill. We go for pump training tomorrow - I hope it is simple to use. I'm going to take both pumps to CO - that is always a worry when you travel, that your insulin pump will fail. We always take stuff to give insulin by shots, but we always hope we don't have to do that while on vacation. We never have so far (knock on wood). If we can learn how to use the new pump tomorrow, we should be fine since we can take the old one as a backup, just in case the new one fails.

We are going to look like the Beverly Hillbillies with all the STUFF we are taking with us!