Decision Made

I am going for the loop implant. My son Robert is going to take me up and bring me back . I am at peace with it.
What a way to start a new year.

Merry Christmas The Beginning

This is the time to remember God's great gift to us. He gave us His Son Jesus. Jesus didn't start out witha fancy birth place fit for a king. His slept in a manger - no fancy crib or cradle. He grew up and worked as a carpenter BUT THEN:
He fulfilled the promises of the Bible. He suffered and died for us and arose again on the third day. A life story that gives us unworthy people a life.

Don't you think He did enough that we should celebrate His birth? When we go thru our lives and play the "Then What Game"
and we come to that last moment isn't it great to be able to answer "I am going to heaven".
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

A pack of gum

No pacemaker but something about the size of a pack of gum that checks the rythm of my heart beats. Thats what they want to put under my skin in my upper chest. It is said to be outpatient procedure. They still dont know what is causing my dizzyness and near fainting. No decision yet on will I do it .

Electrician Oh Joy?

Well first thing this morning I heard that the electrician wants to work on me. They are setting a date. Now the ball is in my corner and I have to decide if I want him to. I am praying about it and I am going to get more info. Needless to say its not easy since I have not had a real bad spell lately. Oh well, The plumber's office is sending me info and said I can call them with questions. Joy! Joy! There is alot to be thought about!

Doctors-plumbers &electricians

Would you believe it? The doctor I saw today said he was the plumber but he felt I needed an electrician for my heart check.
I may have to do some more tests or go and get a heart check put just under my skin . (Thats why the electrician) I did have one more of my meds drop ed and replaced by another. Now all the doctors can figure it out. We will see what they come up with. The doctor today said my doctor had done really well but we can't treat my problem until we catch it.
I learned something new today. All the heart doctors don't treat the same problems. Oh well, what will be, will be. I'm not incharge. I am done with the problem. I put it in HIS hands.
His birthday is coming up soon and I hope you all have a very merry Christmas.

Hermit Time

This week I was really a hermit. There was snow and cold and I could not locate my boots if I wanted to walk through 8 to9 inches of snow. I wasn't going over the 3 foot snow bank at the end of my driveway. Last sunday the plow went into the ditch along side my house by the road. I left my bed when I heard the noise outside. There was one snow plow trying to pull the other plow out of the ditch. The plow had a blade under it and one in front and that was causing a problem. I haven't been able to see if the end of my drive way was damaged. I went out on my porch after getting dressed to offer them a shovel when I saw there were shovels on the truck. They finally got it out. That was sunday. I was in the house until friday when my friend called me over to her house for coffee. I put on a pair of boots belonging to my son and I went over to see her. This is the friend that is doctoringand I knew she probably had gone to see him. So while I was there I mentioned that I needed some pills refilled. She said the car is here take it and get your pills. So I got my pills and bought a pair of boots.
I also checked my mail for the first time this week. Today when I turned my computer on it was 1 degree. I didn't leave the house today.
I am blessed with good neigbors. One will let me use their car and one snow blowed a path for me.
Have a great new week and know it is nice sometimes to be a hermit.

Oh Well &Other news

Today I received a call and was told I have an appointment with a cardiologist on Dec. 17. Ihope it will be helpful.

It has been a day of news.An older gentleman died today at the home of his daughter. He didn't want to die in nursing home,so the family took him out. He was a good saved man in his 90s. He was out visiting homes for the church about 3 or 4 years ago. I feel that God gave him an early Christmas gift and took him home. He isn't suffering anymore.

My friend has had medical problems and was having infections and non healing after surgery. She had to have another surgery on thursday to remove infected mesh. She came home today and was feeling pretty good. When she called me I was so surprised but very happy for her. God is so good.

My sister and her husband are celebrating being married for 57 years today. Her husband e mailed me that he had told my sister that this marriage was forever on the day they did it.
So I guess I should stop my pity party and be happy for all the good news of the day.
God Bless and have a great week end. It is -2 degrees right now. LOL

Results or Another Chapter at Doctors

Well I went to the doctor today. The stress test did not show anything because I am not able to exercise enough. The 24 hour monitor didn't show much either. My heart rate only went down once to 45,but I didn't have a bad day. My potassium was fine;I'm not anemic, and my blood sugar was fine. We are now going to cut my meds for a month to see what happens.
I will be checking my B/P and if I have more spells I have to call the doctor. He also wants me to see heart doctor. I am hoping the cut in meds will be a magic cure! He continues to worry about me. I tell him not to. He says what I am doing isn't natural and I counter with " I'm not natural." I don't like traveling in snow and cold. I tend to be a "hermit" in winter.
So instead of not having to go to see him for six months I have the first possible day for appointment in 2008. I have an appointment for 1/2/08. I think the fact that I live alone is the problem for him. I have some medical knowledge because of the work I did so I am not too concern. Of course falling in the tub and almost fainting in laundramat are not good way to spend a day. Have a great day and God Bless!

Test Results.

Well, the doctor's office called and said that the test was okey. So I still don.t know why I am dizzy. I told the nurse who called about my two bad spells.

Fortunate or God's Protection.

You always hear of falls in home being dangerous. Well today I fell again but what is remarkable I didn't get badly hurt or worse. I got out of the bathtub, reach for my towel and my legs were wobbly. They felt like there were no bones in my legs. I fell backwards head first into the bath tub. The big towel cushioned my fall. After I got sitting up, I tried to get out again and didn't make it. Fell back down twice and once my back hit the faucet hard. I finally got sitting up on the side of the tub and stayed there for a minute. I was able to get up...dry off. When I first fell back into the tub, I looked up and said thanks.
NOW? Was I fortunate? Or did I just experience God's protection? At my age it could have ended very badly for me.

FINISHED

Well the tests are done and now I wait for the results. I have to wait until the end of the month. Strange thing and something to think about: I was injected with radio active solution two days. Having an xray for 15 minutes would be dangerous and doing it 2 days in a row. There is no radiation from the machine. It is all from me. I would like to see those pictures. Glad they are over with but knowing I had prayers and good wishes from people helped.

Halfway

The stress test is over. I didn't last long;but it is over and I survied. Your prayers helped. There was no snow between here and the hospital. The wind didn't blow me off the road. The staff were nice. Now tomorrow I go for the resting images.

Results

No significant deviations were found. So being me I asked if the doctor would let me cancel the stress tests. NO!
The nurse said that I should know that he won't say okey. I said that I had to ask since I don't like the stress tests.
Oh well, the 6th and 7th will be my next tests.

Tests

Well one down and the stress tests are not until next month. I wore the moniter for 24 hours. No results until nexr week.
It is interesting trying to sleep with wires all over and this heavy box hanging over your shoulder. But it is done! Have a great week end and of course the rest of this week.

Great Day

On Thursday my ex boss picked me up and we went to Green Bay for a few hours .It was raining for the first 30 miles. After it stopped we had cloudy skies for a few more miles but then the sun. While we were down there it was beautiful weather.
We got lost and we had to ask how to get to one of the stores. It was the only bad thing that happened that day. She was able to get what she wanted and so was I. We also stopped at the book store. She is avid reader and she bought 4 books.
I only bought one. She was able to find some clothes for her daughter and a couple sweaters to take on her trip to Europe next year. I bought a pair of dress pants but when I tried them on they didnot fit so I gave them to someone. If she can't wear them she will take them to Goodwill. They were so reduced it wouldn't be worth a trip to return. We had a great Italian lunch. I was home before four in the afternoon. The weather was not as nice as it was in Green Bay.
Good weather. Good sales. It was a gift from God.

Tests

Well they are all set up. The monitor is going on Wednesday and coming off Thursday. The two day stress test will be the 6th and 7th of November. I have peace about it now.

You have a problem-so what!!

That is the way I feel right now. The doctor visit I had didn't go as well as I wanted and now I have to go through a few tests.BUT I know of three people who had surgery today. One was my new pastor's wife-fluid around the heart and maybe C
She came through it fine so far. The other was a 21 year girl who crushed the bone in her finger. I haven't heard how she's doing. The third was 11 years old and she fell off her horse and her shoulder has to be put back in place. She was hurting and scared when I saw her yesterday. I did alot of praying today. There were alot of people praying for these people.

Now how do I complain? I might not like stress tests but I wouldn't want to trade places with any of them. And wearing a monitor for 24 hours-- big deal. I go in with the attitude that nothing will be found except a big bill. It only takes a little looking around to see how good you really have it.

Weekend

I thought it was going to be a quiet week end until there was a knock on my door Saturday morning. There stood my eldest son. He got off work at 6:30am and drove 200 mi. to my house. It was just supposed to be a Hi and Good Bye and plans change. He saw the one he came to see then the two of them went up to see my grandson. When my son came home{Still no sleep} he watched a baseball game with me and finally went upstairs to bed. I didn't wake him this morning and he slept until 10. He made a good breakfast; which for me was lunch and now he is out fishing with a friend.
He hooked up my new phones and they are working now after being charged over night.
I love the surprise of it all. Just mom and son spending quiet time. The two of us haven't been able to do that in years.
We talk on the phone quite often but thats not the same.
Enjoy life as you have it. It is a gift!

Quiet time

This week was quiet after monday.On saturday it was homecoming for the high school in town. I went to the parade in the morning. Our small town did have a good parade. The kids had enough candy and beads thrown from the floats. I'm not sure which one threw the pennies. It was either bank or credit union. There was some decorations in town with toilet paper.
That is a fun thing the kids do.
I didn't get ride to church today . In the afternoon I watched a historical football game. Brett Farve became the first one to throw for 422 touchdowns.
Hope you all have a blessed week.

Weekend Plus

The weekend was great. I got a ride to church. The Packers won the football game. Later in the afternoon I received company.It was a son,grandson and my little greatgranddaughter. When they were last here I said I could take care of her at night. Well Sunday night my son told me this was the night.We put the play pen in the front room and padded it for her sleeping place. I was up with her for about and hour off and on starting at 2am. Feeding changing and rocking. What a great time. I enjoyed it so much. Today we went up so I could do the wash. The guys took off and I had the baby and did my wash. Then I did a little shopping at a trift store. Then it was WalMart for food. Then we stopped for lunch. I was busy and now I'm tired. The baby was 2 months on sunday.
Such a Joy and blessing.

Lunch

Friday I was taken to a large resort outside of town. The Four Seasons is beautiful and has more than one eating place.
They have golf course and we sat on a glassed in porch . We sat at a white wickerglass topped table on white wickerpadded chairs and watched people play golf. I ate White Chili for the first time. YUM I ordered soup and salad. The three of us
(my neighbor also had one more friend with us) had such a great time. People came and went but we were still there talking enjoying a great afternoon. What a blessing.

Panama

Last night I watched a movie I had seen advertized earlier in the day. It was about a not soo honest spy and the Panama Canal. Having lived there 50 years plus ago I wanted to see if I could see anything I could recognize, I didn't see much but it was interesting and it had some plot. They did mention a hotel -the only big one when I was down there El Panama.
Saw street vendors which I remember dealing with down there. A walk down memory lane for a few hours.

Lunch

I had a great lunch. We had good conversation,good food and just a great time. My boss said that the last time she was in Green Bay was when I went with her. She asked how I felt about instead of lunch next month we took trip to Green Bay.
Idid not take long to agree.
Tomorrow my neighbor is taking me out for lunch. Life isn't bad when people want to take you out for lunch. What do they know about me that they want to take me out to eat?
Have a great week end.

none

A new week. Last week my flowers were froze out. This week it will get back into the mid to upper 70s. The trees are turning colors. Such a beautiful time of the year. Tomorrow my ex boss is coming down and we are going out for lunch.
I usually went up to Michigan for lunch but now with no car she is coming down to my town. She hasn't seen my face so I am happy it isn't as bad as it was. Hope every one has a great week. Hugs

4 Gen. Day

My son came up so I could get to do laundry and shopping. The added benifet was he brought up my 7wk. old greatgrandbaby. She is so adorable and a bit overloved(spoiled) But how can you overlove? My son helped with the wash-putting clothes in the washer then in the dryer even folded some of the clothes. I can't say I did too much of it. I played with Alexis.
The down side was the teasing I got from my son and from my grandson. They said maybe i should use wheel chair or electric cart at Walmart. But my grandson said no to the electric cart because I would probably run into people or things. I did walk and not fall!!!! My son could not believe my face. Oh well I just stated that if I was going to do something I had to do a good job of it. (I wish I hadn't) I"m not sure when my face will get back to normal.
"What did you do?" is the way I am greeted now.
I am blessed!

Glasses

Well I received a call from a neighbor this morning saying they were going to run some errands and wanted to know if I wanted to go up and get my glasses fixed. I got ready and I now have my glasses. I had to buy a new frame but the lenses were okey so that part of the problem is solved. Of course with the smaller frames my eye is easier to see and it isn't a pretty sight.

I'm Back

I am in a place where I am saying what next? But today a wonderful friend said she keeps praying and checking to see me blog and ready to face the world. I had to LOL. I am sitting in my chair with my left eye black and almost swollen shut. A knot on my head. My leg is scratched and I now have three purple toes. I am wearing a pair of glasses that are so old style-large. And I am thanking God for protecting this old lady. I took a fall yesterday and it was a hard one. But when things go bad and you can't change them you have to laugh and get on with life. God is good to me and I am not in control of everything in my life. So enough down time. Mimi bless you for not giving up on me.

No News

Whats the line--No news is good news.? Well that is just what is going on in my life now. I did spend some more time with my greatgrand babies. I'm thankful it's limited time. I stand back and wonder how I ever made it through with my four boys.
Tammy was extra sweet and thoughful to me. Check her blog and see her beautiful cake. Yum Yum.
I am suffering from cabin fever with no car but I am keeping up with my laundry by borrowing a car. All this time I have and I know I am not using it as well as I should. Say a prayer that I get with it.

Car Report Plus

Well still no car that runs. My neighbor has taken me to church the last two weeks. As we called a new pastor last week I was glad I was there to vote. Tomorrow I have doctors appointment so she gave me her car for the next few days. I can do laundry and some shopping also. It is so discouraging to be without a car. I really get down. My oldest son was visiting in a town near here with his wife and my first great grandchild. They were visiting my nephew. They went home by different route so I could get a visit. It has been quite awhile since I have seen them. My GGD is so cute. She walked in the house and yelled "Grandma Joyce are you home?" I was on computor . My son checked the car out and gave me some more details of what it needs. YUK!

House guests

My house has little ones on a sleep over. I have my son and all his grand babies. Yes, Alexis 8 days old is here. Two year old Robert and Tailor who will turn 4 later this month are here also. They can chase away any depression. To hold a tiny baby in your arms is a hug from God .

Number Five

My fifth great grand child is here. Alexis was born by "C" section this morning. Six pounds 6 oz and 19 inches long.
Mom and baby are doing fine. I am soo happy. I don't know when I will be able to see her but shes here.

Bad News-Good News

I still do not have a vehicle-at least one than runs. I am walking more which is good for me. Note that I said was good for me, not that I was enjoying it. A couple of blocks to post office and the store won't kill me.

Tonight I listened to the man that is called to be new pastor at my church. I feel better about him now.
Tomorrow I am to get my 5th greatgrand child. This one is a little girl. I will be waiting for my son to call me. I'm praying all goes well.
Have a great week.

Surprise-Another Four Generation Day

My son had off today so last night he calledand offered to come up and take me where I had to go. This time he brought his son and his two year old grandson. So my house is four generation home for a little while. Littlest's mom is hopefully getting a little rest as she gets ready for her little girl being born on Monday. All is quiet up stairs so it seems the fresh air has got them all sleeping in. It doesn't work that well on me. Hope I hang in there with them when we start getting something done.

Three Strikes Your Out

Well if that Is true things should change for me but I doubt it. I lost my good friend and travel companion in April. I lost my transportation in June. I lost my pastor also; he transfered to a different church. He is going to Illinois. I am going to miss him. Nothing I said to him shocked him. At my age I know that Proverbs 31 I'm not. I have a long way to go but I always felt comfortable with him. I have seen alot and dealt with alot of the world because I had to. He would pray with me and for me.
I am going to miss that.
But life goes on and I know that I not dealing with more than others and probably not as much as some I know. God has given me the ability to deal with things but sometimes I get tired of dealing and the tears flow. But they never solved a problem or gave me a solution. Sometimes I want to just stamp my feet and scream. Sometimes I just sit in a daze. And sometimes I curse nothing solved then either. Oh well , what you gonna do when you get in a blue funk?
Have a great day-tomorrow is a new one. I'm going to try to not mess it up.

Car Update or downdate.

I have no news. I'm trying to deal with the trannie in the new (hehehe) car. The other car is still sitting where it was towed.
Two cars gone bad in one month leaves alot to be desired. My son came up and took me shopping and to do the laundry.
We did have a good time in spite of what I had to do. He is a tease and I got it with both barrels.

Good idea from Tammy's Times

I just have to say that I don't know how to link you over to her blog but if you can please check it out.
Instead of Christmas in July she has Thanksgiving in July. It was just what I needed! We all get down but this reminder of all we have to be thankful for; even in bad times we have so many things to be thankful for. When the load gets heavy remember God is helping us carry it! Thats just one set of footprints and they arn't yours.

Good Things & Bad Things

Yesterday when I answered my phone I heard this little voice say "Thank You for sending my birthday card". It was my 4 year old greatgranddaughter. We talked for a few minutes. What a joy. Today I had a visit from one of my greatgrandsons with his mom and dad. He will be 4 next month. Little ones can sure cheer you up.

Now the bad thing. That car I purchased to end frustration sure isn't doing that. I don't feel it is going to last long. I don't trust it at all. Today I didn't drive it anywhere. Yesterday I had to go under the hood and take apart two wires so the fan would stop. Now if I want to try to go somewhere I have to reconnect the wires. I am not a happy camper when it comes to cars.

Happy 4th

Well another 4th is here. Parades and fireworks all over the place. Every night you can hear the noise of someone lighting up and enjoying them. There is history to support our celebrations and for us to be proud of our country and what we stand for. But lets also remember the people overseas who heard the noise and saw the fireworks this last week. I can't understand the WHY. How doctors could be involved in these acts.

Frustration

Well today I went up to get a gift for the man next door. He turned 84 today. I wanted just something to acknowledge his birthday.
The car I bought to save me from frustration started to give me grief. The transmission would work fine then not work then work. Point B was looking far away. Then when it came to going to point A again it didn't want to run smoothly. After I got on the highway it started to run smooth. I hate the thought of never being sure but we will see. Oh, the joys of it all. I guess I will be home bound.
Good Part: I found a beautiful light blue pull over shirt on sale. And the man likes it.

Visit to doctor

To put it mildly the visit did not go well. The doctor and I got along fine and he understood why I quit the one pill at least.
My blood pressure was off the wall. It was over 220. When the nurse took it when I first arrived it was 196/78.
I told him that it will be down after I am done at laundramat. I went to WalMart and it had gone down to 159. When I got home it was down to 144. I think different car caused it to be elevated. I can stay with the pills I am taking now but the one that didn't cause the problem he wants me to go back on. Such fun and games.

Solving the problem

Well rightly or wrongly I solved the problem of transportation for now. I found a vehicle I could afford to buy and use for now. It is not a beauty but it runs and I can safely drive it. I hope to fix my other car at a later date when I can afford to.
I have had two nice cars. The first one I bought and this last one. There have been alot of cars that were serviceable and some that would cause people to laugh. [ Like the one that I used a bungy cord to keep the front doors closed.] To get from point A to point B as required is important. Also not to spend more than you can afford . My son and his wife came up this weekend and I saw and rode in their new car. It is beautiful and I'm happy for them. They are hard working and deserve it.

Well it has been a week and Tai has not returned.
So God provided maybe not what you would like but to me its just fine.
Have a great week! ;=)

Monday Blues

Life is so interesting and when you start to think what next? You're in trouble. I went up to the doctors office for blood work.
I managed to get my car into the parking lot. I had trouble stiring the car the last block. When I turned off the car the smoke was coming out from under the hood. Raised the hood and could see anti-freeze all over . I went in to get the blood work done,leaving the hood up. When I came out I could see the puddle of anti-freeze under the car. There was still coolent in the container so I had to find a way to get the 20 miles home. I called my ex-boss and she was happy to come and get me.
Now I am waiting for the tow guy to call me and I did get permission for him to tow it to the repair man in town. Joy! Joy!
I don't have to go any where until next Sunday. I can walk to the post office and grocery store. I'm hoping that it will be fixed soon. Say a prayer that it works out that way because that is really all I can do.
So if your having a blue monday- your not alone. But there are sooooo many people that have it awhole lot worse.
Think of Iraq,Africa and the homeless and lost here.

Freedom For TAI

This morning Ginger was very winey and wanted constant attention. I couldn't figure out why. When the man came over to cut my grass I went out. I noticed that the screen for my kitchen window was off. Then I knew why Ginger was winey and Tai was still . She had made her escape and has been no where around. When she left I haven't a clue since I went to bed with the window open. With her look alike running wild around here it will be up to her if she comes back. I'll just have to wait and see.

Father's Day

As it gets closer, I am remembering the things my Dad & I did together. How he gave his love and understanding. How back when I was a young girl dating he taught me many things. He also trusted me and I would never done anything to betray that trust. I feel sorry for my sons that didn't have a father to teach them things. I did have my dad around for them but not long enough.
Now two of my sons are grandpas. They both love their grandchildren. And that makes me happy.
I'm going to stop before this gets sappy. Love Your Dad! Also remember your heavenly Father!

Sarah---Bend In The Road

According to her blog she has Shingles and they are causing her problems. I have never had them but a friend has.
I ask that you remember her in your prayers. It can't be easy for her with two young ones.

Report

I am doing fine. I have more energy and much clearer head. I sleep well and wake up refreshed. My flowers are planted and today I added 3 more tomato plants in pots to my porch. The down side is I am retaining fluids and my feet resemble footballs. The edema stinks.

Tonight there was severe weather with tornados, trees down, wires down and power out. But all we got was hard rain.
God protected me. There are many people that were hurt by this weather. Their houses were damaged,therepower is off, and the road to their home is blocked.

Howdie!!

Well I have been around but quiet on the blog. I left a few comments and got a few uplifts from what I read. I am in the middle of something that I don't recomend and don't suggest you do. I am working on dropping some of my pills and getting where I feel better and have some energy. I am keeping track of my BP and I know how to stop a pill in steps and stages. I am getting where I feel like doing things. I can sit in a chair and not fall asleep. And when I go to bed I sleep and wake up refreshed knowing I slept. I haven't fallen in the last week either. I just feel so much better. My thinking and thoughts are better. I am not going to let my BP go sky high but if it goes up a few so be it. I need to be able to function and do something. I know my body and I have a little knowledge of meds.
DON'T DO THIS ! At 73 I do have a little idea of what I want to do and stagnating in a chair is not it. I'm getting some of my humor and spunk back. We are all responsible for what we do and incase you wondered I have prayed about this.
Hugs to you all.

Memorial Day

May I bring up a point that is bothersome to me. I know its the ULTIMATE sacrifice that is the subject of this day BUT:
What about the young people that gave up arms,legs and their dreams. They didn't really have a chance to live and now are trying to make a life without ALL the support they need. Not from the government or from the public its wrong.

How do we define ULTIMATE?

Graduation

I saw my grandson graduate this Saturday. As an added bonus I saw my two granddaughters and my two greatgrandsons.
I also saw my grandson's two uncle on mother's side. I had not seen them for a few years. I am so proud of my grandson for sticking it out and finishing something his sisters wouldn't do.
I saw somethings I had a problem with but I haven't been around that large a group for a few years. I guess I am getting stodgy and not with it.
Good for you Chad. Now its time for the real world!

Lists

When I was tagged, I thought what could I say. It isn't easy for this old lady to come up with interesting posts. My life is not exciting as some of the bloggers. I was told if I wrote a book about my life no one would believe it. That was at least 12 years back. I could talk about working in a group home with development disabled adults. But I don't think it would be right.
If I go on a trip then maybe I will have a tale to tell. So I will set back and enjoy my days on this crazy planet; hoping I don't hurt any one. My grandson is graduating from high school on Saturday and I am going to it.
My two cats were better today. It seems some days that they want to be where they can touch me. Tai is the worse at that.

Have a blessed day.

Tagged-Oh my,

Katie has tagged me. She is expecting a good one???? I am very much out there so I can't really think of much people don't know about me. Some bad I will always keep hidden from the blog for the sake of my children. So here goes:

1. I was so afraid to learn how to drive because my tries at young age wre not sucessful. When I took drivers ed as an adult I wouldn't want to make a left turn on to the highway. When I got my license I let my dad drive home, I was too stressed.
2.When I was around 12 my second cousin home from a tour over seas gave me a bottle of French Perfume. I had it less than 24 hours. I couldn't leave it alone and I dropped it in the bathroom. Stinky!!!
3.I once toured the morge(sp) with my Science class. We also toured Medical school. We saw bodies on slabs where the students were taking the legs and arms apart in layers. When they were working on the inside of the torso thay covered it up. The freezer shelves had rows of heads. Another stinky place.
4. I once received a printed invitation in Spanish to my neighbor's son's circumcision and the party after. I made an excuse not to go. I remember the fancy carved chair for the Rabbi.
5.I enjoy walking around places I haven't been to. I enjoyed Chicago. I didn't have fear or did I walked with my mouth opened.
6.I heard about a court case I had to go see. It seems there was a peeping tom looking into my bedroom. A neighbor chased him and caught him. The neighbor's wife let me know about it shortly before itwas to start. I never said a word.
7.I had a bed room set that was over 100 years old when I was 17. A 3/4 bed,small dresser,3mirror vanity with stool and a wooden straight chair. Ugly green with birds painted on the drawers. Oh to have it now. When I came back home it was gone.
8.I like Bill Gaither's homecoming shows. I watch them each week.

Are you still awake?

History Day

Today I started with a walk down memory lane. 1926-My mother and father's marriage license.
1947-Newspaper clipping of my Grandma and grandpa's 60th. wedding anniverary
1966-Pictures of the first Christmas after my husband died.
1967-Pictures of my son G first birthday
1976-Pictures of mom and dad's 50th anniverary.
It is amazing what you find. Picture of my sister and I with a pony. I was 5 or 6.
Pictures of my late brothers.
I was trying to put a few things away. Sometimes it doesn't pay to look at what is already put away. These things and more that I looked at today brought back good memories.
This all proves that life goes on and we have to go with it.

Posting

After the death of my friend and getting used to a new medication I am not with it as well as I should be.
I refuse to do a post when my attitude needs an adjustment. Right now I upset too easy. I may check out my favorite blogs but may not comment. Just like that pesty weed patch I shall return but I don't know when.

Little Things

In my yard I had an area 4X5 foot surrounded by rocks right in front of my porch. It sort of died out in the last couple of years. But this week I have ONE crocus that has bloomed- where there were many there is now one. It is beautiful. It gave it a try and it made it. I appreciate the fact. I also looked at an area outside my bedroom. I have a few flowers their size is so tiny. Three blue bloom on a three inch stem. The three blooms aren't even an inch in size. They are delicate but also beautiful. This caused me to look for my paper whites. I believe I found where they are starting to come up.

I think there is a lesson here for all of us. It's the little things that count in life. We don't need a dozen roses when a "dandylion" given in love means so much more. Look at the little things and appreciate them they are a gift from God.

Virginia Tech

Sometimes things happen that simply overwhelm me. So much sadness. So much stupidity. I want to scream!!
Get to God. There is nothing that He can't handle. We live in a world that needs God.
I think about all the senseless deaths in this world. I can pray and I do and there are so many to pray for.
I also cry.
Tonight give your loveones an extra hug and pray an extra prayer for them.

new look

Thanks to my DIL I have a new delightful look. As I start a new phase in my life even my blog is looking new.

Stressful days.

Well God let me make it through a few bad days. The new pill I started on Tuesday hit me like a ton of bricks. Iwas walking home from town meeting when I went sprawling in the middle of the road. It was fun trying to get up. Naturally since I had removed the boot from my left leg I had to skin my right knee and hurt my right arm. When I got up from the chair so I could close the drapes I started to pass out. Held on for deer life--made a chair and sat with my head between my knees until I felt okey. Within a few minutes I had to use the bathroom and while I was in there waves of nausea hit and I sat there getting sick in the wastebasket I held in front of me. That pill should be taken at night and I took it in afternoon. Called my neighbor that is a nurse and showed her the paper which I hadn't read like I should have.
Yesterday my friend"s funeral was at 6pm. We had a snow storm coming but I made the trip. There was snow but not enough to stop meand I was driving very carefully because my right arm was hurting from the fall Tuesday eve. It was as nice as a funeral can be. But my friend had the pastor give the plan of salvation during the sermon. It is what Glada wanted. A mom's last message to her kids that needed to hear it and to anyone else that needed it. I didn't stay after for the food I left so I could get home.

Tests

Well I went to the doctor. It was almost all good. I don't have to wear the boot as long as it doesn't start to hurt because the bone isn't bothering me. My blood sugar was good. My blood pressure wasn't. Another pill to take. Thats 3 for blood pressure. He gave me a prescription for generic chloesteral (sp) medication. I have to stop the expensive one and do the generic and come back in 2 months. If I am okey with the generic I can stay on it. He wants to check and see so the expensive one is put on hold. We will just have to wait and see.

My Friend

Well the good Lord took her home this morning. No more pain,no more suffering, just enjoying the joys of heaven.
A perfect time of year for her to go;when we all are reminded what God did for us.
Happy Easter to you all.

Easter holiday

The deed is done and our Savior is in the tomb! Is there anyone that doesn't believe it was hard and difficult?
But as hard as it was, He has to finish the task. He has to arise on the third day.
He did it. The stone is rolled away.
HE IS RISEN!
What did I do to deserve this? Nothing!! We should all be shouting and praising Him!

Happy Easter and God Bless

Tests and other updates.

Well this morning I had to go for blood work. Joy Joy. First one girl tried and then another girl was asked to try. The second girl played with the needle in my arm for quite a while but she finally got it. It is strange that I worry more about getting the blood than the results.

Saturday I went to visit my friend in the hospital. She went in on Feb.17th. She was out and in nursing home for less than a week and back in the hospital. She said they are not doing any thing for the cancer and it is thru her body. She is in a great deal of pain but the pain medicine either knocks her out or gets her not thinking straight. Her battle is 13 years now.

Someone I know received bogus travel checks in the mail. Three thousand dollars worth. I said SCAM. I went to the computer and questioned google. 66 hits in 4 seconds. It is all over U.S.

Have a great week. We are supposed to get snow tomorrow. Didn't someone say its spring.
Did your computer move the clock an hour yesterday?

God Bless

Help my new plant.

Does anyone out in blog land have a Gardinia (spelling) plant. I was given one and I am so afraid my lack of a green thumb will do it harm. It is sooo beautiful.

Small Town Timing

The value of living in small town. Even though I don't like the road bed I appreciate how fast the town fixed my driveway.
It was fixed by 10:30 this morning. Hope we don't get another one of those storms.

Good Monday Morning Not

I woke up to my cat retching up in my room. WATCH where you walk and turn on the light before you get out of the bedJoyce. The cat gave me warning(thanks cat). Clean up the messes.
Open front door and check for damage from the storm last night. The cornor is full of gravel--better take closer look.
My drive way is gone. The culvert is almost completely uncovered. I am so glad the town changed the the way the road is banked.NOT =( At least I know where the gravel is from-my driveway.
Another proof that life is not boring.

4 Generation Time

Well,I had quite the first part of the weekend. This female house-myself and 2 female cats had company. Friday for a few hours and then about 6 hours today. My son,my grandson and two great grandsons came.You can't have a quiet evening when you have two two years old.The toys came out and nearly got grandma's big owie a few times. My son's girl had Rotor Cuff surgery a few weeks back so she has her arm in a sling plus. The 2 cats went upstairs and hid and were not seen.
It is amazing how the youngest has changed since I last saw him and for the better. Today we shopped and ate out.
Needless to say that was very interesting.
To get a little female into this blog**** My greatgranddaughter Amanda turned 4 today.
Oh,that means I didn't have 2 2yrs old I had one two and one three. When you dont see or hear for months I get confused.
Could I be getting old?

Boots

Well I have worn this "boot" on my leg since last Tuesday. First thing on in the morning and last thing off at night. It is now been on long enough that I am getting "catches" in the back and aches in the leg. When I think about not putting it on I remember the pain I had when it was off so it stays on. We are to walk a certain way and when we don't aches began.
A lot like living life.

Good Bye Art

A good man went to join the Saints Friday. Pastor Coats was 77. I didn't know him long but you didn't have to to know he was a good man. He worked with the senior members of the church.
I see him in my mind having a great time talking things over up there. His family can be sure he is in a better place and may even be giving sermons or setting up get togethers and side trips. Your demeaner and smile will be missed.

Broken bone

Well now I know I not only have Gout but I have a broken bone in my foot. I have to wear this thing on my leg for a month.
The Gout is getting better but now I have to get the bone healed.

Almost Complient

I have had a problem with my left foot for almost a week now. It continued to get worse. Painful,swollen and hot made shoes impossible the last 2 days. Having diabetes2 and my brother having lost both legs within a couple of years I should know better. At 11:45 am I called the office today (just so I could say I called) and told them my problem and asked if there was something I could do at home. I figured friday being so busy and calling so late I could get some idea for at home or a Rx called in. LOL = : ( I was told to be there at 1:00. We all just don't like people touching our hurting spots.
Well the doctor touched it enough. Then I had to get 3 xrays and a blood test. Now I have another new Rx that needs to be taken with food because it is hard on stomachs. Joy Joy.

I know I should do better but even at my age I can misbehave. I'm not anywhere near perfect and God must just shake his head and say to himself "Who is she taking after?"

Delicate Thing

There is a delicate thing we all have. It can be long or short-depends on many things. What we do or don't do. What we eat or don't eat. There are outside influences like accidents or illiness. But this delicate thing isn't predictable and isn't always the best for the best people. Sometimes the best of us gets the worst. It would be so wonderful if you could plan this delicate thing and that is the way it would be.
But God is the master of this delicate thing and has all the in and outs planned. We can only deal with it and not always understand.
That delicate thing is LIFE.

Birthday

I see where blogs have birthday wishes. Well, I am wishing a Happy Birthday wish to my son Bill. He was born on Ash Wednesday March 3,1954 at Ft. Clayton hospital in the Canal Zone, Panama. He was delivered by a Navy doctor who was taking over for the Army doctors that were out celebrating Carnival. I never saw Zeb Barnes M.D. before tuesday night or after he delivered Bill at 7:05 a.m. The nurses shift changes at 7, so one shift did the work and the next one got credit for the baby. There were about 3 or 4 babies born that day. I always say I gave up being pregnant for Lent.
This birth took place 10 months and 20 days after my first born failed to live.
God IS good.

Klutz

Have you ever felt like a "klutz"? Last night when I took my pills there was one in the bottom of the glass when I was half done. Needless to say I tried to get it out but couldn't so that pill wasn't taken. Tonight I dropped a pill. PANIC TIME!!
If I lived alone it would have been no big deal. Here I am too tired to even take my pills without a problem and I have to find that pill I dropped. My two cats were wondering what I was doing, moving the chairs from the kitchen table,moving things on the table and yelling at them to get out of the kitchen. It took a couple of minutes to find the little pink thing lying on the floor in plain sight. You can be sure the pills are going to be taken one at a time with me sitting at the table tomorrow-not all five at once. Oh I remember when I used to pass pills to people at my job. I know how to do it;at least I did.

Friend

Well my sickest friend left the hospital yesterday and went into a nursing home. But when I talked to her she sounded like she was okey with it. She wants to get better and go back to her home. Thats my prayer. Between all the snow we are getting and the cold I have I'm not sure when I will see her. By friday am we are to have 12 to 18 inches more than the 12> we got this last weekend.

Friend

Well my sickest friend left the hospital yesterday and went into a nursing home. But when I talked to her she sounded like she was okey with it. She wants to get better and go back to her home. Thats my prayer. Between all the snow we are getting and the cold I have I'm not sure when I will see her. By friday am we are to have 12 to 18 inches more than the 12> we got this last weekend.

Down

I am a little down today. When you have a sick friend and you can'.t change the situation you get that way(or at least I do.)
You can Pray and do I.When you have more than one sick friend it is hard. Then if something goes wrong in your life you get a guilt feeling for being upset with what is going on. I wish I could do better with it. I know I am going to lose one friend sooner than I like but she is going to a better place. Thats what I need to focus on.
Tomorrow is a gift from God and I need to do better with it.

God's little gift

Today on Good Morning America there was a story about a baby born at 21 weeks. She weighed 10 ozs. and was the size of a pen. She was born 4 months ago. PTL She is going home from the hospital tomorrow. The doctor said she was trying to breathe and cry when she was born. This little girl was fighting for life. God gave a gift and I wonder what this little girl will do. No one can say this wasn't a gift from God. Oh I take that back,there is always some nay sayer but they are not to be believed. This little cutie pie can put them in their place.

Thaw?

We were in double figures when I awoke this morning. We are in the 20s this morning. It is going below zero tonight but today it is warm. Twenties warm????? Isn't it amazing how we change our ideas? We received a dusting of snow last night. So everything is pretty white

Good Breakfast

Well please don't lecture me about this. I have always had frozen waffles or toast with coffee for my breakfast. Today I went up a notch. I found precooked sausage patties at Walmart yesterday. So in about two minutes I transported myself to McDonalds for breakfast food. Put the sausage patty on paper towel in microwave for a min.Waffles in the toaster.Put them togetheron a plate and enjoy. I didn't add the syrup or butter. My doctor would not approve too much of this type eating since I have problems with blood sugar and cholesterol. But it was soo good.

Alittle baby in need of prayer

Anna Nicole Smith is dead. Her little daughter is in the middle of the mess. No soft place to land andpeople fighting over her. All the adults around her made choices - right or wrong. This little baby has no choice but to go where she is placed.
She has lived in an air of problems and uncertainty since she was born. She needs protection. We can pray for her and for wisdom in the people that are dealing with her.

new blog frustration

I better come up with some interesting blogs with all the trouble I went thru to get here. I guess old age doesn't like change or understand all this tech stuff.
I am still in a cold wind chill in the morning. They say -20s or -30s tomorrow morning. Around 1 in the afternoon I can get out and start my car. I am not getting an early start on the days activities. We are not getting snow but we sure are getting the cold. There has been some fatal fires also. It is so sad.
I am in a warm house with food in the cupboard and the electric is working. The water is working so I should be content.
Think on the good things!

Are You cold?

Yesterday it was so cold blog wouldn't let me post. Right now it is-13 degrees and wind chill is in the minus 30" degrees.
I am staying in the house. It hasnt gotten above zero for over a day. The longer it stays cold the more of a hermit I become.
My body doesn't take kindly to this. Yesterday it was over 70 degrees warmer where my sister was.
This to shall pass. God Blessings and warm hugs to you.

MLA

I am finding a lot of offensive ads on the television. The way I treat them at home is hit the mute and look away-Thus MLA.
Geico has these cave man ads that make me sooo angry so mla. I 'm wondering whether you have ads you don't like?
Isn't it time to get together and stop ad agencys free range with what they put in your home.

A Senior moment

The last few days have been less than the best. I am feeling everyone of my 73 years. I told someone yesterday my "get up and go" got up and left and I don't think its coming back. My accomplishments are less and less each day. It can't be blamed on the blog either. If I sit too long on the computer my neck starts tocrack with every time I turn my head.
The blog lifts me up and gives me things I use when talking to others.
It may be depression but I know I am blessed. There is so much sickness around I feel guilty for feeling bad (Dumb guilt trip)
Tomorrow is another day I pray I can do something with it.

Cat's Meow

Now how old is that tittle! My cats are having a war, These two pets that last week were lying on the couchcurled up and intwined are now growling and hissing at each other. My sis and I had our moments and I hope these two girls go back to being nice to each other. If they both were not fixed I would think that was the cause. They are too young for mid-life crisis.

Childrens books

I have gotten a few children's books either at rummage sales or thrift stores. The hard covers are well written and the illustrations well done. The latest was a 5 page mini pop-up The Lazy Angel. Skunk Baby and Laura Charlotte were also hard covered books. I was pleased to see how good they were. Now if I can get them to my great grands it would be nice. These books did surprise me,of cource I haven't look at childrens books for over 30or 40 years. Glad to know there are good books out there for children.

Geochache with care

Tonight I saw on the news that someone was chaching in Fond du Lac county at a park and was seen with a strange itemand the police were called. Then a bomb squad. A plastic pipe with a piece of paper was being put in the park. JUST A CHACHE!!Since my son and his wife do this I called him. The people who checked it out said people should let park personal know when cacheing. When I called my son would you believe that they were cacheing. (Not in Fond du Lac).

Age Does Make a Difference

I am amazed that the death of President Ford hasn't been mentioned on more blogs. Then while reading a profile I realized that unless the blogger loved history they wouldn't know why his presidency was important and why most people don;t know about this period in our country. It wasn't a proud time for the country. I only pray that there are enough people that can remember and won't allow that to happen again.
God Bless America in2007.