Good News

I am so happy! and for a few reasons.
I received an e-mail from my sister! She is home. Still weak but said the good Lord sent her back twice so there must be something she still needs to do here on earth.
My one son who came up and insulated with foam around my windows called and asked how it was working. I didn't have much to say BUT when I went to bed last night it dawned on me- I am not feeling a breeze from the window . I can face away from the wall. Its strange how when things are better you don't always realize it; you just enjoy.
I am getting fuel assistance and a check has been sent to the company that provides my propane. When you get some help paying the heating bill it is nice. More food on the table and less covering while sitting in the chair in the front room.
My friend thats having a problem with her blood pressure may have finally gotten some answers and how to get better.
I hopefully can go downstairs in my basement and straighten it some more now that a load of junk went to refuse place.
Still need to pray for another friend with medical problems.
But I have had a good week and I am so thankful.

Updates

Monday I went up to Marquette Mi. for a check up on my heart monitor. I had a few spells that they could see but when the tech took the results to the cardiologist he said that he wasn't to concerned? The tech said he was going to show the doctor that put in the monitor and he might get in touch with me for a change in my meds. Oh well! On monday during that trip of 96.5 miles each way we saw rain,snow,fog and bright sunlight. The roads were wet and dry but had nothing staying on the roads. It was amazing how many changes and how fast they came. I was driven up there by a wonderful lady from church and her delightful 6 year old daughter.
My sister is supposed to come home today from the nursing home. That is for sure answered prayer! May she get backher strength fast.
Today my son is supposed to come up with my little greatgranddaughter. she is 15 months old now. We are going to clean up part of the basement and get it taken to the refuse place. I guess I should say he is going to clean up. Not me! I am only good to be a supervisor with this wrist.
So my life is going on with a few chances in the last few days to help a friend who was having blood pressure problems and needed my help.
On Monday little Esther said thats what friends are for helping each other.
God Bless and have a great week.

Fun Time

This afternoon two girls from Northland Baptist College came for a visit. What fun! Their youth and niceness(is that a word?) made for good company. I enjoyed the time we spent together.

Frustration

It amazes me how I can go from being so blessed to so frustrated when something doesn't go right. The good Lord has some work to do with me. I am a very fortunate woman and there are so many people that have more to deal with than me.
BUT I fail when things are not right or at least what I think are not right. I know I lost alot of tolerence for "normal people" when I worked with development disabled and saw what they could do and how they acted compared to the "NP".
That isn't an excuse. Is it my age? Am I just losing my ability to fight the fight or walk the walk?
Know this I am trying to improve and with God's help I will.

Feelings

For a number of reasons I am feeling very fortunate this evening. With so much going wrong and so many suffering, my life is blessed. I don't care to give all the reasons but rest assured I am a happy person this evening. I hope I never forget my good fortune when things go wrong. Like tonight when I came home I missed the driveway and one of the wheels of my car hit the ditch but I was able to keep driving and when I moved the car after unloading groceries the car seemed fine. Tomorrow when I take it to garage for oil change I will be able to check.
Today I had my mammogram and ladies I hope you get yours if you are supposed to. That is the one test I am prompt about taking. I know too many woman who have had breast cancer. Some alive and some not. : o )

Update

My sister has left the hospital and gone to a nursing home for rehab. It is closer to her home and her husband can drive the car that far to see her. With both of them it is best-Bob has got to do for himself more and Betty can see him doing well and not worry about him and concentrate on getting well. It makes me so thankful that they both are getting better and reminds me that my troubles are not that bad regardless of what happens to me.

Good News

My sister is out of ICU- She has had the surgery and is doing good. God is so Good. He does answer prayer.

Waiting

Today I had to go to the doctor's office for blood work. I went early for two reasons. One because I was fasting and two because I wanted to get back home as soon as possible. They were starting a new system within the lab.
It was amazing how different people can act. Most just waited but a few got very upset. It didn't make things go faster. The staff are very good at seeing first come first served.
Update: My sister is still in ICU but the infection is gone. She was so sure that pacemaker would go in today but she is waiting to.
The trip up was beautiful. The colorful trees mixed in with the pines makes for such a pretty picture. Living in the country in a small town and having forest all around is great.

God's Gifts

My sister is still with us. Still in ICU waiting for the infection to be healed so they can do the pacemaker operation.
We are having beautiful weather and we can see the beautiful color all around us. There is a spot about 10 miles from here that has an open vista with such beautiful color. Going north or going south you are blessed with beautiful color.
Gas has gone down.
These are all gifts; after the hectic last couple of weeks lets not forget to thank God for the things around us. We have many wants and needs but God is good and lets not forget it.

Same-0h Same-oh

That was my usual answer when someone asked me how things were going. This week isn't that way at all. I was upset because something I am expecting isn't comingand may not come at all even after a promise that it would. I was not feeling well on Sunday and actual pain caused tears fell. I"m better now. Then came Tuesday: My nephew called and said my sister was in the hospital and they almost lost her. There was a doctor in the room talking to her when she suddenly turned toward her son- eyes rolled back into her head - her mouth opened wide and the heart moniter alarm went off. The doctor called for the crash cart. I don't know how long she was gone but she did come back and is in ICU now. They are talking about a pacemaker being put in when she is better. She hasa problem that needs to be taken care of before they can give her the pacemaker.
So no more same-oh same-oh. I am concerned about my sister. Her husband went home from the hospital on Wednesday but she won't be there to take care of him and he will have to start taking care of himself. I am still disappointed with my problems but theydon't compare to what is going on in Texas so far away.
God Bless and have a great rest of the week.

Another Four Generation Time

This is not just a repeat of the other 4 gen. days. Yesterday when my son,my gs, and my ggd it wasn't just a visit it was work time. A part of the kitchen ceiling that hasn't been right except for 2 days a few years back was tiled. It had been once before but a bad storm came and the tile was removed. It has been there since 1976 when I bought the house. New roof new windows new siding didn't solve the problem but it is now. How does one live with a hole in the ceiling for over 30 years? I just did what I had to. I will be a little fearful when we have a bad storm but for now it is fixed.
I had a leaky faucet-drip drip. Destroyed the floor under the sink. I now have a new stainless faucet and new sink. My floor under the sink has been cover with some plywood.
The 1/2 inch wood trim around the ceiling has been put up. Needless to say I am not a repair person and I can't always find someone to work on my house. But I live in it because it is mine and I love it. So you can see this wasn't the usual visit.
My 14 month old greatgrand daughter seems to have grown a great deal since I last saw her. Walking all around, eating regular food. Getting in the way when everything is torn up but giving us a smile. She is content to play by herself. We were eating lunch out yesterday when a woman came in with her 17 month old son. Alexus start jabbering right away. These two little ones were solving the problems of the world. It was so great to see.
It was a good time yesterday and today before they left. I wonder what tomorrow will bring.