What Did You Do Today?

[gja1000]

Glad you had a good day, Janet. Buffalo wild wings sounds good! I'm glad you all had a good time.

Last week when the kids were here, Gary had Brooke get me one of those Keurig coffee makers for mothers day. I drink coffee for breakfast when we go out, but don't have a coffee maker at home. His sister had one and I thought it was cool. It makes one cup at a time. I mentioned that I really liked her Keurig. So now I have one. It is the smallest one. You can make hot tea, hot chocolate, decaf, and the like in it too. The coffee, tea, etc is more expensive than a regular coffee maker but since I don't drink that much anyway, it's OK.

[DianaB]

Sorry I haven't been on today......I'm cleaning, cooking, and doing yard work to get ready for Mother's day tomorrow.......actually that's what I DID do today!! Right now I'm about to head for bed because I'm beat!!

I wanted to post this. This happened in our county. So sad that all of these young lives were lost.

http://www.fox23.com/news/local/stor...pNylQyp6w.cspx

[judy]

That is so sad, Diana!

I ended up doing things around the house yesterday. It was gorgeous out, and I should have gone someplace, but didn't know if anything was going on around town. I should check during the week. We have a TV channel that lists local events all day long, and it would be a good thing for me to find someplace to go on a sunny day. I don't "hang out" with the girls, unless we have something planned. I end up feeling lonesome once in a while though, like yesterday. I am a loner by nature, although I do love my friends. Sometimes though, I pay a price for my freedom.

I'm going to see Jessie today for a little while. She said something about coming here, but I doubt if Steve will want to. I'll call her soon, and I will call my aunt and my cousin to wish them a Happy Mother's Day.

I'm sorry this will be a sad Mother's Day for you Janet. My first without my Mother was awful since she died the end of April. One day at a time, my friend.

[Janet]

Can you use regular coffee in your new coffee maker or have to use specialty coffee? I've seen those and they are expensive machines.

Oh Diana, what a horrible thing to have happen anytime, but so close to Mother's Day...their poor families, such a tragedy.

Thanks Judy. It was sad, but I kept busy. Since Ricky had to work, Rick and I visited the gravesites of his Mom, Step-Mom, my Mom and my Sister. We put newer flowers on them and basicially just talked about how much we missed them.

Then we went to Wal Mart and bought some flowers and soil. Finally....have a few years of no flowers I have some planted. I also had a tree growing in one of the pots that I keep on the front porch so before I could plant the flowers....I planted the tree... The weather couldn't have been better. I miss Mom, but today...there were so many things reminding me of her...including my own voice. For those of you who have Mother's in Heaven... I hope the sadness was light, knowing you're a Mother yourself. It was a good day.

I think that just about sums up my day.

[judy]

Yesterday was very nice. I went over to Jessie's house. They were gardening, and we sat outside. The girls went inside to make us cards. Mackenzie's were just what you would expect from a 15 year old. Short and sassy! Kassidy's were perfectly written, with hearts and flowers, all sides covered, and a poem (she got online) for Mommy. She also stood up and read them. Little diva!

I never saw Brandon. He was up in his room, so I went inside and yelled up to him. He yelled back down, and that was that. I know he is a boy, but I really don't think they are raising him right! I hate to say it, but I really don't understand what they are doing. I am worried that they are creating a bunch of problems for him when he grows up, or even for now.

I finally got my credit card back from Jessie! Talk about creating problems for yourself! I sure did! I do want her to have some extra spending money for when the kids want something, and right now I can do that, but not to the extent that she was using the card. I got her a prepaid Visa for $500, and told her I will refill it mid September. I can afford $1500 per year. She thought it was so great because I have been telling her not to use the card a lot lately. She was very happy, and so am I.

Today, I am going to a womens' network meeting. I bought stuffed mushrooms that just have to be heated up, so that will be nice and easy. We're having elections and I am running for Secretary again. Since nobody is running against any of us, for any job, we will all be winners!

[Janet]

Judy, your day sounds really nice and relaxing. What a great thing for you do to for Jessie..a prepaid card. I'm going to have to remember that one.

I did not want to get out of bed this morning. I ran my route and then came home and sat in the recliner checking FB. I made a comment about wanting people to leave the flowers I put on graves alone. We had some wind last night so while I was in town I ran by the cemetary to make sure the flowers were okay. There were some flowers added which were nice, but the vase was really full and so some of mine are missing. Plus the bow is missing. I can tell Jerry took offense so I explained myself in a private message to him. Learned my lesson....no personal stuff on FB. So sick of having to walk on egg shells around my brothers. Sucks! Wish I could move out of state and be on my own.

After FB, I went out and watered the tree I planted and all the flowers. Also washed off the front and back porch. Now...I'm back in the recliner...not really feeling the best. Nerves I think...a little on the shaky side and upset stomach.

This site is the only place and you are the only people I can say how I really feel and not be damned for it. Oh well....I'm still a work in progress.

[gja1000]

Sounds like a nice day, Judy. I agree about Brandon, something is not quite right there. Getting Jessie a prepaid Visa sounds like a great idea!

They started weaning Gary off the IV heart med this morning. They will wean him all day. I hope he can be OK without it. They will add back some oral heart meds today and then tomorrow when he's off the IV med, they will add back the last heart med, but this last one is one that may cause his asthma to get worse, so I hope all goes well. It's the last one that he really needs the most. He's so tired of the hospital and tired of the food.

[Janet]

When will he get to come home? After the IV ?

[DianaB]

Gayle, what a nice gift!! A coffee pot!! I looked at those once and they are really nice!!.........I'm glad to hear that Gary's better.......I'm hoping the oral meds do just as good for him. You've both been in my prayers too.

Judy, You're such a sweet Mom to help Jessie out like you do. I can understand about the credit card use though. I loan mine to Dae Lynn and she's abused the priviledge a couple of times too but it's hard to control because there's times she really needs it. I can see where one with a limit would work really well.

Are Brandon's problems still related to his sickness? They really need to get that straightened out if that's what it is. Easy to say.....hard to do!!

Janet, it sounds like you had a good Mother's Day! How special that Ricky took you out to eat! He's a sweetheart!! I'm sure the flowers look really nice......too bad that people can't leave things alone that aren't theirs!! Your family is really sensitve to anything you say on FB so I can see where you have to be careful. Sorry.

I had a good Mother's Day.....beside being so tired!! I actually fell asleep in church when the pastor said a prayer!!! Mom and Art came over for lunch. I fixed a roast, potatoes, and carrots in the crockpot and a jello salad.....with a pudding type dessert. It was so good and simple. Since it was MY Mother's Day as well I wanted to make things simple. Dae Lynn got me a hanging plant that I wanted.......so pretty!! Jaci painted "Baker" on a rock to sit in the flower bed. She had made one for herself and it was so cute!! Amy gave me a huge hug and told me how much she loved me and appreciated me.......and how much she understands now about her teen age years. She's going through so much now with Kera. It was my most favorite thing for Mother's Day......I just wish that it was written down so I could read it again. She also gave me a Honeysuckle candle.....Ummmmm!!! Then Feyn came over last night with a gift that was a lamp that looks like little flowers from Kirklands. It's so pretty but I'm not sure where I'll put it. I love lights and love to put them on timers so they can be enjoyed.

Mom and Art stayed pretty late in the day but we had a really good visit. They've been pretty lost lately since their best friend passed away. They spent a lot of time at his house rather than drive home on Sundays. I got Mom a little Avon figurine with a mother reading to a little boy and girl and a cover to go on her Mische purse.

I gotta' tell you what Dean said this morning!!! He squated down and let off a little toot.....he looked at me....surprised.......and said "What's that?" and I said "What WAS that?" He said, "Dean" I said "Do it again." So he grunted hard and tooted again!! He thought that was funny and I said "Do it again." but he couldn't . He looked at me and said "Broken!" I died laughing!! I don't usually make much of it when someone toots but this was the first time I'd ever noticed it with him........but to say that his Tooter was broken was just priceless!!!

[judy]

How cute he is!!! This is a great age, except for all of the energy!

I don't think Brandon's health is the real reason for his being spoiled. It is some, but truthfully, when your father sits at home all day and is negative and moody over everything, what kind of role model is that for a little boy? He is learning how to not cope, how to withdraw, how to take the easy way out, and who knows what else! He is a sweet little boy....what a shame!

As Dr. Phil says, "You live what you learn."

Diana, this is another reason I hope Dae Lynn stays away from Damon. Steve is an alcoholic, although he has been sober. There are certain traits though, that stay with some alcoholics.

[DianaB]

That's too bad. Steve should be setting a good example for Brandon on what being a man is all about. I do understand because we do have the same problem with Damon somewhat. He DOES work but seems to take off a lot because of "sickness" and such. Right now he doesn't have much to do with Dean......it's actually his Papa and Uncles that he enjoys being around the most. Dean cries almost every day to go with his Papa!! It's sad that it's not his Daddy that he cries for. I do understand about their being certain traits that go with being an alcholic......even if Damon was to give up his binge drinking things would still not be perfect in his marriage. As for Dae Lynn.....I'm not sure what she's thinking as far as Damon goes. I'm hoping that she's giving this separation time so she can figure things out.

Janet, I never did thank you for your text on Mother's Day!! I meant to respond or call but my Mom was here so long and I was so tired when she left. I also had a niece that texted me and another niece that called.......I didn't know that I was so special to them!! I have spent some time with them on the phone lately!

Nothing much going on here......I'm trying to get my flower beds all taken care of. I lost so many hostas last year and this year so I'm trying to get those all cleaned up and taken care of. I took a shovel and completely worked one up and turned the soil.....I thought that I'd be sore today but it's not too bad. I hoping today to get something planted in it.....then I just have one more flower bed to take care of. After that I want to pick up some rocks and use them to make a border around one or two of the beds. We'll see how far I get before it gets terribly hot.

I'm also wanting to make a water fountain out of an old bathtub. I need to go and see what we have in the junk yard.......we have our own just out from the house where Baker's have "stored" so many things that they haven't wanted. It's mostly cars and old farm equipment but a few other things are there too so I need to go and see if I can find an old bathtub. I think it would be cute with some gold fish and a little lilly pad in it with an old garden watering can pouring water in it. We'll see what I can come up with and IF I can get it done!!! Of course, I have to figure out too if Dean will stay OUT of it too!!!

School's almost out here. Graduation was on Sunday......Glen had a niece that graduated but we didn't go......I forgot that Feyn's on the school board and had to pass out diplomas. This week is the last week of school.......then Dae Lynn and Karlie will be home. I'm not too sure about that!!!

[gja1000]

Diana, kids say the cutest things don't they. I bet you bout split a gut!!!

Just a quick update on Gary. He is not doing well at all - he's feeling better, but not able to get off the IV medication. He is in the end stage of heart failure now and has probably a year or less to live. They are talking to him about the ventricular assist device, as I mentioned before, but he is still unsure whether or not he wants that. It is very hard. I spend most of the day at the hospital with him. He doesn't feel badly, he feels better than he did when he came in but only because of his IV medication running all the time. I'm not sure what they will do - so I'll update you when I can.

[Blueyes]

Gayle... I'm so sorry. What is the IV med they are running? Does it run all the time? I'm just so heartsick for you both. What percent is his heart working? Sorry for all the questions, my mind is just whirling. I wish there was something I could do to help you

[lynne b]

Gayle, I am so sorry to hear this news, I know you both will decide what is the right path for you to take. You both are in my prayers and thoughts! Big hugs to you!

[Janet]

Gayle I'm so sorry for you both to hear this news. You must be going crazy not being able to have some control. I feel like Betsi..just whirling and wishing there was something I could do. You know if you need anything, we're here for you. You both are in my thoughts and prayers daily.