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.

Work day

Well today I got up early and drove the 20 miles so I could get my wash done. I was down to a few pieces to wear and it needed to be done. Turning undies insideout so they can be worn again does not appeal to me. After doing the laundry I picked up some groceries. I was home complely worn out but the laundry and shopping are done. PTL I wonder if the pastor's sermon on sunday about working and the rest will come rubbed off more than I realized.
Have a great week. Continue to pray for this country and the election. The discussion in the laundramat was fairly hot this morning.

Small Town USA

This morning I saw small town USA at its best. The school was having its homecoming parade. The men of the American Legion started the parade with carring of the colors. The fire trucks, the rescue squads had their sirens blaring. The school band was marching and playing. The girls from 4H marched. Each class of the high school had a float. There was a crowd watching. The kids were watching waiting to catch the candy being thrown from the vehicles. Cars were parked in a parking lot so they could get a good view. It was nice for the sick and elderly to see while in the comfort of their cars. People lined the streets watching the parade. From infants to elderly out there watching the parade. One fire truck had two dogs in the front seat as if they were driving, another had very young children sitting on their dad's lap in drivers seat. It was going to rain but it held off till the parade was over and people had about 15 minutes to get home. It was a small parade but it had a big spirit and was enjoyable. With all that is going on in this country now its great to have alittle rest and be small town.

Political E-mail

Every one has a right to vote as they want in a secret ballot. But I have been getting alot of e-mails that blow my mind.
I will be glad when this election is over. The election process is getting disgusting and not what this country should have.
With all the technology they have ruined the election process. It keeps getting worse. Never has so much untruth been put out and how they put a "spin" on everything.
Don't let this slime keep you from voting. Pray that the millions of dollars being spent will start going not to ads but to the people that could use the help. With the storms and the forclosures, to blow needed funds on smear and spin is wrong.

I'm off my soap box now and praying for this country.

Weekend

A little over 30 years ago my neighbor had a beautiful daughter. One day I picked her up and this sweet little baby stuck her finger in my eye and scratched it. This meant wearing a patch on my eye and if I didn't there was pain. What does this have to do with the weekend?
Saturday , my son John,his wife Rebecca and I went to this girl's wedding. It was outside in a park on the shore of Lake Michigan in Escanaba , Michigan. They had it by the band shell. So the seating was all set up. The bride's father set up a tent so the bride and her attendents could not be seen until she walked down the aisle. The weather was even nicer than was forcasted. The parents had colored sand (brown &blue) which they placed in a glass candle holder instead of a candle.
The two flower girls spread rose petals were dressed in brown dresses with blue sashes. The attendents wore beautiful blue dresses. The men were in brown tux. The bride had a blue band at the top of her dress and blue and white lacing down the back of her gown. The service was beautiful. When Karen and Mike walked back the aisle they were treated with bubbles from containers that everyone got. The containers were even trimed with blue and brown tiny ribbons. It was beautiful.
At the reception there was a small net bag with blue and brown m&ms with a little tag saying thank you. The cake was frosted in brown and blue. It was a great day.
We left and drove the hour home happy but tired. My son drove and he and his wife saw 3 deer along side the road. I only saw the last one. He was just about in the road. We were in the country and it was dark. But the good Lord kept us safe.
Have a great week and God Bless!

Done It

Although I can't believe it I have reached 75. It seems soo old and yet when things are going right I don't feel that old.
And unfortunately I don't always act that old. But one thing I do relish- I have reached an age where I feel I can have an opinion and voice it. My foot is in my mouth once in awhile and I eat shoe leather but I am willing to do it. I have tried to keep this blog moderate and not hostile. So everyone have a good week and God Bless.

The Foot

Well the doctor said it looks like the 5 days of antibiotics I have left should clear the infection I have. It is going to take time for the break in my foot to heal. I have to be careful the way I walk. But at least I don't have to sit all the time. God does protect us.

The Foot

Well there is a break but it is one of those that has to heal on its own. The biggest problem is the infection I have in my foot.
I have to keep it elevated ice it and take anti biotics. Stay off my foot and as little walking around as posible. I have to go back to doctor on Monday. Oh Joy. I think I should just think about how bad it could have been. I am being watched over with all I had happen in the last few months.

Sitting

Needless to say I have done enough sitting these last few days. I am seeing things i wish were done in my house and there are a few places I would like to go but i can't. I had a couple of calls from greatgrands and that helps,BUT It is getting to me.
I can't do too much reading and I can't watch TV. Hopefully this foot will heal and I will join the human race.

Greatgrand

This day started out with a call from my oldest son and my oldest greatgranddaughter. Whenever Amanda calls she says "Grandpa being Sassy". Today I asked if she was sassy and I heard a very fast" no." My son said she asked to call me. This way I talk to my son and my greatgrand. I told her that she should ask grandpa for a hug and I heard her say it to my son. I hope she got her hug. There isn't alot of needed conversation but the love flows through the call.