by Dianne
One day God was looking down at earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on. So He called one of His angels and sent the angel to earth for a time.When he returned, he told God, ‘Yes, it is bad on earth; 95% are misbehaving and only 5% are not.’God thought for a moment and said, ‘Maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another opinion.’So God called another angel and sent him to earth for a time. When the angel returned he went to God and said, ‘Yes, it's true. The earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good.’God was not pleased. So He decided to e-mail the 5% who were good, because he wanted to encourage them, and give them a little something to help them keep going.Do you know what the e-mail said?Okay, I was just wondering, because I didn't get one either.
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Barb, boy that as quite a journey you took when you were young. You must have been really brave. I’ll be your family was frantic. Did they know you were at the hotel ? I remember when the flight attendants took care of kids ..guess not anymore.
Hi JL. How are you doing?
Mary, I’m so sorry to hear that Jim is sick and in hospital. I’m so glad you were there when this happened. Please know how much we all car. He’s definitely in my prayers and you are too. Big hug and love to you
Dianne Thanks for the blog. That was cute. If it wasn't for you, we'd never have new blogs.
It's seems I've been on a movie marathon. Friday night I watched The Florida Project which was an interesting movie. Willem Dafoe was very good in it and so were the children. The kids in it really impressed me because it never seemed like they were acting. Dafoe's acting was very understated and I felt like I was looking at a slice of real life rather than at a movie. Last night my friend Jane came over and we watched Lady Bird and then watched Roman J. Israel, Esq. Both of those movies were good. I guess we're all set to watch the Oscars tonight as we've seen a lot of the movies now.
Barb We've had some really good rain in the last few days. Yesterday it came down fast and furious for a while which my dog found disconcerting. I guess she thinks the house is under attack. She went quickly to my bed and jumped up on it and curled up immediately. I guess my bed is the safety zone. Nothing exciting has happened there in a long time, I can tell you that.
I'm 70 years old and I wouldn't want to go to New York by myself. What a brave little girl you were.
Today another of my 10 year batteries woke me up with a few chirps. I guess these means I need to buy 5 new 10 year batteries even though the current ones have expiration dates of 2021 and have only been in use for 4 years. What a racket. Pun not intended.
Mary Keeping you and Jim in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo
Hi....Mary, thinking and praying every day for you. I hope Jim will get better each day and you will get some answers and rest.
JL, how did you like the Oscars? I enjoyed them. I love looking at the dresses the most. There were a lot of people I wasn’t familiar with and didn’t see some of the movies. I’d like to see some of them still. Those smoke alarms are a pain. Do you have any kind of warranty on them or is it not worth it? Lol about your bed and the “action”! I send many things to Tina when I get something I think is funny. By the time they come up...I’ve forgotten them and laugh again.
Barb, what a brave little girl you were to go off to New York. I’m like JL, I wouldn’t do it now either. Your mother must have had a lot of confidence in you too. Would you do it today? I guess things are so different today then back when you went years ago. There wasn’t all those killers out there like today.
We are having pretty decent weather. Need the moisture but kind of glad to not have snow here. I took my car in for repairs from when I hit the pole. The estimate was $728, as of today it’s gone up to $2600. Looks like I’ll end up with rental car longer.
I’m watching the Bacheleor tonight. I don’t even watch it but read so much about all the hype that I decided to watch it. Interesting. What did you guys think about the whole thing? I won’t give any new spoilers or my opinion until I hear from you both.
Dianne. I don't feel that I was brave at all. I was 10 years old and fearless. I never thought of it as being a big deal to go alone and even when all the other stuff happened, I don't remember being scared. The stewardesses were really good. I had been away from home before because I went to summer camp for a couple of summers before, so I guess I just figured it was like that.
As for the Bachelor, personally, last night I thought he was a jerk the way he broke up with Becca. Tonight, all I can say is I hope he and Lauren are happy and that the relationship lasts. for their sake. I like Lauren, but I liked Becca better. I'm glad Becca is the new Bachelorette.
Well Barb, I still think you were brave. I guess we are fearless at that age ..I Forget! Yes, the Bachelor was very interesting. I think he was a jerk too. I would have asked him if Lauren didn’t say ok to see him again, would he have stayed with Becca? I kind of think he would have stayed. What do you think? They were on jimmy Kimmel and he asked her if he changes his mind at restaurants too? She said they’d never been to one yet. Jimmy said, oh that’s a good reason to be planning your wedding already as they said they were doing it soon. Interesting if they stay together. I might watch the next one or the end anyway. Lol
I’m irritated tonight at LOUIS’s work. They sent him a letter that his ins would be good until the end of August but now their policy has changed so it’s good until the end of May. Well, that makes a big difference with applying for Medicare. Doesn’t matter that they wrote it...college is just changing policy.......makes me mad!
JL...missing you. You too , Mary. I know your overwhelmed right now. Love you
I wanted to make a quick fly-by, cuz I missed you all!
It has been a tough 5 days! Jim is having a really hard time. Nicotine withdrawals are a big part of his problem! Heart Dr said he can never smoke again! He is a stubborn man! I am hoping this scares him enough to give cigs up! I am so afraid that the infection could turn into pneumonia! That would be disastrous! He was very restless today so they gave him a heavier dose of sedative to get him rested up for the long day tomorrow. He can't stay on vent and sedated forever so they will have to forge on until he is totally off! His sons will be there early tomorrow. I just can't stand to see him go through all that again! It tears me up! I will be there a bit later. I feel guilty about it. Keep us in your prayers or whatever higher power you believe in, that he will be successful tomorrow and days after!
Nite all
Mary, I have been praying for Jim and you, too. You need to take care of yourself so you don't get sick, too. Love you.
Mary I'm praying that today turns out to be a much better day for Jim and for you, too. I'm so sorry this happened. You have described Jim as being a very heavy smoker so the nicotine withdrawal must be fierce. Will the doctor be able to give him something to help with that? When I quit, I used Commit lozenges as they kept my mouth busy and gave me some nicotine at the same time. I ended up using the drug store brand as they were the same ingredients but less expensive. It really helped take the edge off. I'm suggesting this for when he is home again.
Dianne Well, I'd certainly be upset with news that your insurance is expiring 3 months earlier than expected, especially at this late date. Although it's stressful, you do have time to get other insurance in place and it will all be okay in the end. You may be on the phone for a while, though.
As for the Bachelor, I'm not surprised that they hadn't been to a restaurant yet as they had to keep the relationship a secret until the final show aired. Now that Barb and I are emotionally invested in Becca, we will be especially interested in the next Bachelorette show. I guess we're easily entertained. LOL
Barb We had a little more rain last night. Not enough to change the rain percentages for the season, but it was still welcomed for my lawn and plants. It's just white skies now and cool. I have to drive to the southern end of the county late this afternoon to see my tax guy. I'm glad it won't be raining during that time, at least. I swear the time goes by faster and faster. It seems like I saw the tax guy only 6 months ago, not 12.
I am so disgusted with myself. My weight has been creeping up and up ever since my trip to my brother's back in November. At this point, I have gained back all but a few pounds of the weight I had lost. I need to get back on the WW bandwagon.
JL, the new WW program is so much easier...it’s called Freestyle. Lots of 0 points food. I’d do much better if I’d track. I lost this week 2 pounds but I just can’t seem to get past the 65 pounds. It’s up and down every week. I’m just not a good tracker at all. The new program is also geared towards people like me as you don’t have to track the 0 foods. I’m also not the kind that tells the restaurant to cook without butter so my 0 point food ends up,having a few points but still better than it used to be before.
I liked Becca too on my one night of watching. I felt so bad for her. Horse guy was kind of strange I thought for new guys. Let me know when it starts again, please. I’m needing to get started watching This Is Us. I see the finale is soon. I still need to watch season one. I get so involved listening to my downloaded music with my new headset that the time flies. I watch the world news on my bike every night. I’m up to 21min now!
Im on Medicare but louis is on his company insurance. I am upset especially since I don’t think we would have been notified if not for the random phone call yesterday.
Mary, been thinking so much about you and Jim. Lots of daily prayers being sent. I hope he’s better soon. Be sure you are getting some rest.
You are all quiet. Up to something? Better not be getting in trouble. Bail money is short. I’m not doing much. Went to dr yesterday as I wanted to try and get out of having that throat process done next week again ...nope. My blood count is up to full normal but still need it done. I also have developed a severe lower right back pain over night. I walk like I’m 100 and it’s killing me. She gave me a prescription for muscle relaxers which helped a little during the night. I can’t take them driving for sure. I’ve never had back like you both suffer with and darn...it hurts! Once I’m up and moving it gets a little better. She checked that it didn’t go down my leg or hip. Ahh, getting older is s fun!
It’s getting chillier here and darn windy again. Cooler I guess tomorrow and then nice again. I’ll be glad to change the clocks tonight and have some lighter nights.
That’s about it..just laying here trying to get comfortable.
Dianne, That's a real bummer about Louis' insurance. Does that mean that after May he will have only Medicare? I am so fortunate that I have the same insurance in retirement that I had when I was working. I also have Medicare, but it's through Kaiser and it became my primary insurance with Kaiser picking up what Medicare doesn't cover. I only pay $10 for most doctor visits and I don't pay for any labs that have to be done. I also didn't have to pay anything for any of my surgeries.
Mary, I was so glad to hear the good news about Jim yesterday. I was wondering the same thing J/L mentioned about giving him something to help with the nicotine withdrawal. My hubby was a heavy smoker and every time he tried to quit it was very difficult getting through the first couple of weeks. I'm still praying for a complete recovery for Jim and also for strength for you, although I know you are a strong woman already.
J/L, I am very depressed about my weight, too. I have not been eating healthy since around Thanksgiving when I was sick for so long. It seems that once I get out of the routine, it's so hard to get back. I think I have gained about six lbs.
Sheehah's sister is coming over on Tuesday to help me clean out the back bedroom and mainly the closet. I haven't worn anything in that closet for almost a year, so I have decided that I don't need any of those clothes anymore. I was looking for another bookcase to use for storage for that room, so I went to a thrift store that's close to me that usually has a lot of furniture. I didn't find a bookcase, but they had a lot of big cabinets. I ended up getting a computer cabinet that has shelves and a couple of cubbie holes that will be good for storage and it only cost $30. Also, it's solid wood and not the stuff a lot of new furniture is made of.
So I was telling my neighbor that I am going to replace all my carpet with some kind of wood flooring. He just completed doing the same thing in his house, so we were discussing different kinds of wood. He mentioned that there was a Home and Garden show at the state fairground this weekend and it would probably have many flooring business there and I could get a lot of info. I asked Sheenah's sister, Michelle, to go with me because she is an interior designer and just finished redecorating a house that included changing the flooring. Dean came over yesterday and I was telling him about my plan for today and he said they were having a trailer and RV show at the fairground this weekend and they don't usually have two big events at the same time. So I decided to check Google and it turns out the Home and Garden show was LAST weekend! Now, plan B is to go to a flooring store and ask all my questions and get some samples. I don't want to have to move all my furniture out of the house, but I'm told that's what they usually do, so they can just go quickly from one room to the other. Anyway, this is going to be my next big project. I hope to have it all done before I go to Las Vegas.
Dianne I see you were here all by your lonesome for a couple of days. I'm sorry but I really didn't have anything to write about. My life has been very boring lately as had our weather. We did actually have a pretty nice day yesterday so I took the dog for a walk but lately it's mostly been foggy and cool. It's all foggy now to the point that I can barely make out the houses on the street below me. We are supposed to have rain starting tonight and continuing on through Friday. I hope so as we really need it.
I'm so sorry about your back. I hope it is better now. Back issues are a bummer. Mine has been acting up a lot lately, too. My weight doesn't help, that's for sure.
Barb Wow! That is quite a project you are going to be starting with the flooring. I guess your kitties will be boarding during that time? It's too bad you missed the Home and Garden Show.
I was awakened early this morning by my neighbor's dog's continuous barking. I'm not sure if it is male or female but it's name is Rookie and it is left out on the deck all day long, every day. I really feel bad for it. I don't know if it is even brought in at night. It is some kind of hybrid with curly fur that is supposed to be okay for people with allergies. Maybe it's not and that's why it's outside so much. I don't know why it isn't allowed down into the yard, at least. It used to be. It's less than a year old and they did put a nice dog house on the deck. I just feel really bad for it as I think it must be very bored and lonely. The people are renting the house and I don't know them very well.
I really need to go clothes shopping. This is something I hate to do and especially hate it after I've been regaining weight. Ugh!
Mary I'm so glad that Jim is doing better now. One good thing about being in the hospital is that the worst of his nicotine withdrawals will be behind him. It's going to be "one day at a time" for quite a long time to come but he can do it. It will be hard for him at the casino and other places where there is smoking. He has to be very clear that he is now a non-smoker, period. You've said that he's a stubborn man so he needs to put that to use resisting the urge to smoke. I'm sure you would love to have a smoke free house.
Hi! I have missed posting here.
With Jim's sons here from Montana and the 40 min. drive to the hospital every day with nasty weather, I have been overwhelmed!
Jim is doing great and following orders to the letter! He swears that he will never smoke again. Said he can't put me through all that again, much less, himself! He has been very emotional and not wanting me to go home. Wanting visitors. 3 of our sons are with him now and buddies are on their way. Yay! It gives me a break! Zoie and I have been chillin' lol! I have to admit it has taken a toll on me. I have had a couple breakdowns when by myself. So many people are having it so much harder, so, I pull up my big girl panties and forge on! He should be home in a couple of days. I will be his full time nurse, but believe me I will NOT be coddling him! Mean Mary lol!
I need to shower and head back to hospital. I will wait until Matthew gets back. I hate leaving the house empty. Too many people know and too many break ins around here lately.
thanks for all your support. I did receive your wonderful cards! I was surprised, not surprised, to get them :) You are the best!!
Mary, I’m so glad Jim is coming home soon and so much better. You’ve had quite a time (Jim too). I think it’s normal to have some alone time breakdowns. It’s been overwhelming for you and so frightening. I’m glad Jim’s sons are there and now his friends visiting too. What will be his restrictions when he gets home? Maybe you don’t know yet but I know you said he’d have home therapy, is that still right? We’ve all missed you too. I’m so glad you posted updates on FB. We all love you! Also so glad that he’s not going to be smoking any more!
JL, did you go to a movie tonight? Yes, I was all alone for a couple of days here talking to myself about nothing! I still like to read all of your posts even if you think they’re boring..not to me. My back is better but not completely. I’m still taking my muscle relaxers at bedtime and sleeping like a baby. I think it helps the next day. Can you order clothes online if you dislike shopping? Maybe from a store that around you and then if it doesn’t fit or you don’t like it, you can take it back to the store instead of mailing it back. Yes, that’s sad for your neighbors dog and I would think you also get tired of hearing it.
Barb, boy , you have quite a project ahead of you to do in a month or so. It will be so nice when you are all done. Did you get to the flooring store yet? I’d like to do that for new carpet but don’t want to go thru all the moving furniture, packing cabinets, etc. I guess I must not want it that bad.
Yes, after May it will be medicare and a supplement. So irritating. I need to get on it this week. It seems as though I’ve been busy this week and you have to have a lot of time to sit on hold with medicare. We were at financial advisor today trying to get retirement figured out. It’s all so much to Do! Yes, you are really fortunate to have your same medical insurance.
Tonight we met the girls and Tammy for dinner. I thought Kayla was going to fall asleep at the table. It was nice to see them but not much conversation especially with her. Emilee had graduation and school things to talk about. She’s doing so well and has top grades. She has a lot of AP hard classes and all A’s. I got so lost coming home. It was only 20 min from my place to restaurant but hwy was closed for construction and I went a different way and finally had to stop and put in my address to the gps to find my way home! I’m not crazy about driving st night when I’m lost either!
Well, I fell out of bed the other night. Yup, you heard me right. I have a nightstand close to the bed and I was reaching for something and mnback hurt so much that I was trying to scoot over and fell between the nightstand and bed. My arm is bruised and I had to try and call LOUIS downstairs. He didn’t hear me but heard the crash...luckily so I’d still be on the floor. I had a hell of a time getting up. Had to bring in a dining room chair and with Louis’s help got up. It scared me so much. If I lived alone I’d have to wear a life button as my phone went flying too. My family thinks I need bars on my bed.
Soooo, my back hurts, I fell out of bed and I got lost .....I’m not getting too old!
I did get my car back yesterday. Oh yea, and hit a pole last month. Now that I read all this, I’m worried about myself. Ok..night
La la la....Hi......
LOUIS and I are taking the day to go view the Air Force Academy and have lunch tomorrow. He’s on Spring break this week. I’ve lived here forever and never been there especially to the chapel.
Tonight we are having rain and thunder ...very strange for here in March. Lots of snow in the mountains.
Ok, nothing else to write. Mary, hope Jim is improving. I know you’re a great nurse...keep him in line. How’s he doing not smoking?
Dianne Are you getting lonely in here? My life is just so boring lately that I don't have much to write about. I had a good night's sleep last night which is good as I definitely didn't the night before. I don't know what my problem was but I woke up around 4 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. The fact that my stomach was growling sure didn't help matters. I finally got up and ate a piece of french bread and then went back to bed and read for a while before I could get back to sleep. I felt out of sorts all day yesterday and even took a nap. Fortunately, I had made beef stew the day before so reheating some for dinner was a snap.
It's been raining here off and on for several days in a row. We sure do need it. It just makes me want to stay home and be lazy, though.
Mary Hallelujah for Jim getting home. Does he have any residual effects from what happened? What did happen? Was it a stroke? I'm so glad his sons were able to come. I'm sure Jim loved having them visit and it's good for you to get a bit of a break before Jim came home. The little emotional breakdowns are perfectly normal and a much needed release. You've handled this all like a champ and it sounds like Jim is grateful. I bet you are a great no-nonsense nurse. We're all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Barb How are you doing? We haven't heard from you in a while. Have you progressed with your plan to replace your carpet with hardwood flooring? I need to replace my floors but I don't think it will ever happen. The older I get, the more I worry about money. Ha!
How is Mellie doing? Is she completely back to normal now? On the 27th I'll be taking care of my daughter's two dogs for a couple of days. She has a lab mix and a chihuahua. It's going to be very crowded on my bed at night with all three dogs. Thank goodness it's a king size bed.
We're having a break in the rain at the moment so Ursula gets her outing with her canine friends today. I'd been thinking it would be rained out but we having some blue skies and sunshine for a while. She gets so excited about going.
Dianne2 I keep forgetting to comment on your fall. Are you still bruised? A female friend of mine who is quite a large lady once fell between the wall and bed in a cabin on a ship. She had to crawl backwards out of the tight area and then her husband had to help her position herself to be able to get back up. Once up, she started falling again so her husband pushed her toward the bed so she'd land on that. It turned out that she had torn her gluteus minimus muscle away from the bone. She is still using a walker while her other muscles try to learn to take up the slack of the lost muscle. I'm not writing about this to scare you. It was just one of those freaky things.
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