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.