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.