What a day.

Today I needed to go see eye doctor about 95 miles south. On the way down there we stopped for a bathroom break. My feet were asleep from all the riding and when I tried to leave the car I twisted my foot badly. So for the day I hobbled. I was not a totaly happy person. But we traveled on and found out at the doctor's office that I wasn't without problem in my eye.
There is still some swelling andthough I didn't see improvement on paper the vision in my left eye went up from 100 to 80.
No 20/20 in my eyes. I will have to come back in 3 months to keep check on veins in my eye and my vision. Life goes on.
My foot is now rapped and I need to keep it elevated. I will give it a couple of days to rest and get better. What is there to say-we all have problems and we can't let them get us down. Maybe the wisdom is in knowing that the foot will heal if I take care of it. ((Hugs))

Wisdom

Of what value is wisdom that isn't used? Is there any value in knowing something and caring it around in your head?
Alot of us know what should be done and it still isn't done. Is the value of wisdom in the fact that sometimes we use it to keep the status quo; or to change it.
The wisdom is out there but will it be used? This world has a need will it get it? Or will we all sit and savor the knowledge we have?

Another Mother's Joy Day

Yes another day of remembering the birth of a son. This one was 45 years ago. It comes back so clearly. This one started and stopped for a couple of days. When I figured time to go to the hospital labor would stop. But on the 2nd. , he finally was born. He was the smallest of my sons. But the first born of my new family. I hadn't had a baby for over 9 years so this was all new all over. The memories are so wonderful and I consider myself blessed . Happy Birthday Robert!

How to warm up a cold house?

This morning I woke up in a cold bed room. Window open and no furnace on. It had gotten down to 42 last time I had checked. First thing I did was close that window. I made some coffee. I didn't want to start the furnace because it was going to get into the 70s. But this old body was colder than cold. I knew I had to cook something in the oven but I don't cook much anymore. I don't like to waste food and I don't like to eat the same stuff for days. My freezer had the ingredients for one thing I could cook and not mind eating. I got the rest of what I needed out of my cupboards and went to work. Oven was on for an hour an a half. The house was warm and I had 2 chocolate pecan pies. YUM YUM
I know there are a dozen of reasons I shouldn't have cooked that and all I can say is my neighbor had a smile on her face when I gave her half a pie.

Mother"s Joy

Yesterday my daughter-in-law Rebecca had her birthday and today was my son's. I couldn't go back on Rebecca's day but today I could go back on John's day. It is strange how you can go back and remember the things that happened. It's been 44 years but some memories come back so clearly. I am so glad that I have that ability to remember.

Ask and Then Think Why?

It was a beautiful afternoon, not too hot and the weeds were filling my lawn. The grass had one small spot that hadn't died and was still green. The weeds were the only thing growing and the good Lord did give us some weeds with flowers on.
SO I got the lawn mower out and the gas can and was prepared to go to work. LOL :( I primed,pulled,and primed somemore and got no response from that machine. I walked away disgusted! Let it set in the front yard- I'm mad. My arm hurts and that machine has me tired. Oh,but wait;the man across the street has come home from work and is getting out of his truck.
He is shirtless and hot from working in the woods since early morning. He sees me standing there and the machine in my yard. Joyce ,do you want your mower started? Have you gassed it up? Yes to both questions I say. He walks over to that machine - primes it, pulls the rope and away it goes-no struggle there. He smiles and I say - you make me so mad when you do that and thank you. He smiles and walks to his house while I start cutting my weeds. After doing it thats when I say WHY.
I'm so tired and I only want to make it into the house - drink some water and collapse in my chair. I waited for it to go back to a beautiful afternoon while I looked at my weedless yard.

Surprise visit

I had a brief but wonderful visit today. My eldest son stopped by on his way home from vacation. His wife,son and daughter,his son's partner and my two oldest greatgranddaughters. Amanda and Rachel are wonderful. I had Rachel here when she was 6 wks old. She is now 5. Amanda is 5 also but I have seen her a few more times. It is amazing how much time goes between visits. I talk to Amanda on the phone quite often. It is funny when she says "Grandpa sassy". It wasn't a long visit but any time spent with family is precious to me.

Busy Times-Strange Times

Its been a few weeks of What Next? in and around my world. So I haven't posted-lurked a few times . Will need to get on an even keel before I try to post. I saw something last week in an Menards add. It said "Enjoy when you can and endure when you must". I thought it was good advice for me. Hugs and God Bless to you all.

Happy Birthday

Your first birthday and I hope and pray its a good one. You have brought joy to the world and I hope you get some back

No Subject Just Ramblings

Life has gone on since I last posted; some good things and some bad. Terrible fatal crashes within a few hundred feet from each other. These were about a week apart. Lives lost and others changed forever. In this area rumors and stories fill the air. It is such a shame
I cut part of my grass this afternoon. I had to have a neighbor start it. I can't pull the string with enough" umph". While I did the front he rode his rider and did the back. It is such a "good" feeling when it is done. My lower back is hurting, my hand hurts and I know I did something. My eyes were bad and my blood pressure was really down. BUT the lawn is cut!
Does any one know who can give permission to take a speech put it on a monument but leave the last line of the speech off because God was mention? For a country that was founded for religious freedom that is really stupid! The more this is done and people find out doesn't it show just how great God is.
At church yesterday one of the men had a cast on his arm just like I had. Being the dignified and somber lady that I am, I walked up to him and said "Copycat". He broke his in almost the same place I did.
Have a great week and see all the good things God has done.

The week and the weak

This has been an interesting time. I had laser treatment on my eye and I went to the doc about my arm and was released from his care.
I spent brief period with the wee ones. They can give you such joy and such a headache. And I in my arrogance think "If only I could have a week with them alone." I was there when a parent was little and a grandparent was little so what do I think I could do. So I make a few points and I pray.
Youngest started walking so the fun begins!

Little Thing Makes for Big Day

Today I took the chance that I have put off for quite awhile. The cast is off my arm, the car is here and the laundry is piled up;
I took the car and my laundry and did it. The 40 mile round trip went fine and my arm managed the wash.
The good Lord watched over me.

My home is not a message center!!!

I am retired and have been for over 14 years. I did not open a message center or a locater for people to call. And nasty people don't deserve my time . As you can tell someone pushed my buttons today. I have made it a habit not to give out phone numbers or addresses . I resent when people say you can't get in touch with them. It is not any one's business whom I talk to. I pay my phone bill and it is for me to decide if I want to answer a phone call or if I want to have a conversation with some one. I guess I lost some points for politeness but I don't care.

The Weekend

My son and his wife came up on Friday. On Saturday we went to home depot to get something to help close the gaps in my windows. When the woodwork was removed the gaps were terrible. When you can see outside you understand why you get a cold wind from a closed window. I know this will help some. John worked hard. Then we went from heating to cooling and he put air conditioner in front room window. All this to make my house more comfortable.
It wasn't all work and no fun. We had a good time.

Global warming

Today warming is very much on my mind. I received a letter from my heating company yesterday raising my budget payment $100 a month. I will be figuring out my budget for the next few days because of it. I am blessed that I have the hope of figuring out how I'm going to do it. No time for senility or dementia now-just add and subtract till I do it.

No I don't want any cheese with this whine!
Hugs and God Bless!

The Fourth of July & Global Warming

It's here- the day we celebrate being an American. We celebrate our freedoms that come to us at a cost that some forget about. I am an American and am proud of it. Is our country without its faults-No. There is no country without its faults because all countries are run or ruled by people and people are not perfect. But HAPPY 4th.

#200 Post

A year ago on this date I posted about buying a blue pull over shirt for my neighbor that turned 84. Today I can post that I bought another pull over shirt-not blue but dusty cedar for his 85th. He liked it and the color looks good on him. Some things stay the same.
Today was also important to me because I was married on this day many many years ago. I played the what if game. If my husband hadn't died 42 years ago where would I be and all different what ifs. Would I have worked where I worked and would I have move up north to a small town. You know I didn't come up with any answers.
I am getting good at asking questions but whats the difference? Life goes on and I need to do the best I can. : )
Have a great week.

Facts And Confusion

The more facts I learn leads more to overload and confusion. Too many facts and my not totally understanding all the info and results of the tests. They can do so much now and can tell every little thing going on inside your body. How many of you have seen the inside of your eye? Leakage inside my eye and edema-LOL. Other parts of my body I can understand but on the inside of my eye.
God created a wonderful body but I am seeing too much of the little bits 'n' pieces.
I almost long for the good old days: If you didn't feel good - you were sick and you waited to get better or if it didn't and the pain got too bad then you saw a doc.
Well have a good week end and enjoy. (Hugs) :o)

Week is moving on!

Tuesday I had cast removed from my arm. I would love to say it feels great but we all know that isn't the way it works. I should not lift heavy things and I'm not. But times when I move it OUCH. Today my son came up so he can take me to eye doctor tomorrow morning. I did a little weed wacking and he cut grass. It felt good to be able to do something. But that arm can still hurt and swell up a bit. Life goes on. Monday this son was in hospital with kidney stones. How can I complain of any pain? I'll let you all know tomorrow what will happen now.:o) Hugs

Week's Forcast

This week is going to be one to remember. If Sunday was a preview;its watch out time. I had two doc appointments so I figured things would be different. Tuesday I find out whether the cast comes off my right arm and thats in Iron Mountain.
On Thursday I have to see doc in Green Bay about retina in left eye. I found that out on Wed. last week when I had my eyes checked. Quiet expectations-NOT!!!
Sunday started early-couldn't sleep so on the computer 1a.m. till 2:30 playing solitare. Then back to bed to sleep. I got picked up for church and first thing I hear about is Pastor's wife was rushed up to hospital possible heart attack on Saturday night. Was still in but they think it might be Lymes. A tick had blessed her with that earlier. Then special speaker got to me afew times during his sermon. Came home ate then slept off and on in my chair.
Sunday night someone came over with a gift for me. It was a beautiful lap robe chrocheted (sp) by a young man that I knew who had made some bad choises and was locked up. It was granny squares of all different colors and all joined together with a grey blue yarn(I think). Who knows if I am seeing colors right. Then someone came over with a plate full of cinnamon rolls made from scratch. Later my eldest son called and he asked if I wanted to go with his family to a beautiful part of UP of Michigan at the end of his call. I said no.
Twice during the afternoon I went out to move my non-moving car from the driveway and park it on the street. Every time I went out it started to sprinkle.Car is still parked in my driveway.
What will Monday bring? The Joy? of living the quiet life of retirement.

Slippery Slopes

In everyones lifetime they come upon a slippery slope. What happens next is governed by the way they react. Some you force your way thru. Some you don't do anything until you think about it for days. Some you use your intellect to make it thru. Some you pray thru. Some you forget about and hope it goes away. But the one thing you shouldn't do is think your the only one with a slippery slope.
JUST SLIDE!

A Good Day

I had a very good afternoon. The wee ones were here. Today I had a 5 yr.,a4yr,and an almost 1yr old. My son and his daughter were here. Within 5 minutes my front room was full of toys. The boys walk in and start pulling out the toys.
My littlest great granddaughter is walking around furniture now. I hadn't seen the kids for awhile and I was amazed
how they have changed. We went out to eat and it was so much fun. The boys got a panda toy from McDonalds. I tried to get a pair of pink and white clogs for Alexus and she just kicked her feet till they came off. A female that doesn't like shoes.
The two youngest slept on the way home. After they left my home I walked down to mail a card at the post office. I wanted to put a small plaque inside the card so I didn't even address it until I got to the post office. My neighbor lives a couple of doors away and tomorrow is her birthday. She like me has a post office box so I knew it would get in her box and not get damaged. But when I addressed the card the handwriting was pretty bad but the postmaster knew where it was to go.
When I came home I didn't stay up to long. I was in bed before six. I'm up now because I had to give my son some info after he arrived home. I was teased because I took a nap. Oh well, I can handle it.
Have a great week. I am going to listen to the rain. God bless!

Media--Do They Go To Far?

Yesterday I dropped the local ABC station's Local News. Iwon't watch their news anymore and I let them know why. We do not have to be told everything about someone. At almost 75 I am capable of knowing for myself when someone has done something wrong and do not need a TV news program to dig up bad things on a culprit before they are officially charged.
Even the family of one of the people killed asked that people don't make judgements until all the facts are known. Does that sound like the TV station should dig up things?
Media needs some rules. We do not need to be privey to everything in a person's life. Spreading tales does not bring one person back and hurts the family that lost someone.

Do Not Call

Yesterday for the umpteenth time I ran to answer the phone to hear "This is your last notice". It is for something I don't have and every other day I get my final notice. After a month of final notices I went to the No call List. I can only hope this will work. If I have another call from Mike about Dish TV I will scream. I used to be very polite but no more now as soon as they start I hang up. I used to be on it and as soon as I was off I started to get the calls. I have now taken my phone back.

Have you gotten a stimulus payment? Today I received a notice dated June 2 that I should receive my payment on May 30th.
Some days I just don't understand what people are thinking! Is this why we now pay 42 cents to mail a letter?

My BIL is coming along after his stroke. My GGD is walking pushing a toy. She can't turn yet so she may hit a few things unless they turn toy. My neighbors have cut my grass and planted some plants in my yard today. So I guess it is my cast and my arm that goes from itching to hurting that is making such a grump!
God Bless And hugs. :o)

Greatgrands can lift you and then slam you down

They maybe little but they can get you! The weekend started with my youngest GGD being sick and having to go into the hospital for test then being admitted. She did get released after one day without any diagnoses. (sp) Then on Memorial Day
in early evening I received a call from one of my GDs. When I answered the phone there was this little voice (GGS) saying
"ILove You" a pause then "Who are you?'. When I told him grandma he mention another name. When I told him GrandmaJoyce
He never said another word. I finally hung up when no one else came to the phone.
Did I get put in my place or what? That was my weekend.

Little gifts from God-Birds

Birds can be annoying but I am blessed to have a few around here that make a good day better. There is a woodpecker that likes the RXR sign across the street from my house. The sign is on a 4x4 treated wood pole. The pecking on the pole is loud and happy sounding. It makes me smile. The bird was here last year and is back this year. Tonight it was making music while I was sitting outside. And then I saw a humming bird sitting on the end of a branch and the yellow finch was flying around. The birds are little things that make me wonder how many of God's gifts do we take for granted?

Banned from Church?

I don't know all the facts but some church banned a 13 year old child with autism from church. How does that set with Matthew19:14? Who will it be next? I worked with autistic adults and I don't understand this banning. Does anyone have the full story of this case I would really like to know.

Klutz rides again!!

Well I know I have been quiet lately. I fell walking into my house on the 6th. I broke my glasses and my right wrist and the end of the ulna bone. I broke a small piece off the knob at the end of the bone. Naturally I would brake the one I use the most. Do you know how difficult it is to dress, wash up,eat and do house work. I am learnng a few tricks and when the cast comes off in5 weeks I will be an expert. But praise the Lord it could have been worse. I have no one to blame but myself as I have lived in this house over 30 years and I know the threshold is bad.

So Relax and if something doesn't go right for you just think of my Klutzie move. I'm so glad He watches over me.
Hugs

Never Say Never

I have finally bit the dust. I have always commented about cell phones and how people use them. I never felt the need for one. But now I feel diferent and after buying two phones I finally got one one activated today. The first phone I killed before I could get it activated. I did a little more reading and now have a phone for emergency use. I pray I will never have it on my ear most of the day. All this tech stuff I don't know about but sometimes you do the best you can.

Fun Day

Today I had company. The pastor and his wife from the early 80s. Arline and I had kids that chumed around. They went to the school at the church. When my mom died Arline went with me to make arrangements and the meal after the funeral was at their house. My dad laid on their couch and took a nap. When my dad woke up, he was looking for something to eat and they opened their refridge to get dad something.
We talked of old times and fun times. We talked about different people from back then and when we couldn't think of a name I remembered the year books my son has upstairs. Pastor enjoyed seeing the pictures of him and his wife and kids. And looking up the name of old friends. He saw when his daughter and son graduated from high school. His daughter has a daughter that is graduating from college next month.
It was such a sweet time. We went out to lunch and then they had to start home. This was really a blessed day.

Trip

Well today I thought I would see the electrician but I saw a tech who checked my implant and its recordings of my heart rates.Nothing to worry about was seen. I was asked what I was doing around 1:30 to 2:00 monday afternoon. I said I was weeding and she said my heart rate was up to 125 and that was good exercise as long as I knew when to stop.
Well the equipment works so I wll have to go back up there in 3 months for another check. Joy Joy.

Update

Well I guess I better let you know I am still around. I haven't gone back to the electrician yet about my implant. The only thing I have accomplished is getting a bug. The beautiful days we had I spent indoors. I still have snow in the big drift in my back yard. It was one of the towns places to pile the snow.

Hope you all are having a blessed time.

Snow

Well from rain and snow mix it changed to all wet heavy snow. I hope my tulips that are up a little bit don't get hurt. They sure are covered. I finally got all the snow off my front yard and now it is all white again. Friday we may get some more snow. After a 60 degree day last week - snow isn't really appreciated by many except me so I could get out of going to doctor.
Another case of watch what you wish for. Have a great week. God Bless.

Answered prayer?

It was pretty obvious that my appointment on Wednesday was not something I was looking forward to. God answered my unspoken prayer. That day they may have 6 to 10 inches of snow in the place we have to go. The storm starts with rain then snow with Lake snow coming off Lake Superior. This lady doesn't travel in that kind of weather. I canceled because of the weather. My son was surprised when I called him and told him I cancelled. The nurse set a new appointment for me and after saying that not in one week, we set it for the 23rd. Hopefully the weather will be better.
Thanks God! Even in little things HE is there. We had 60 degrees this weekend and my front yard lost 95% of its snow. The back yard still has plenty. We may get more.

Electrician for the Heart.

Today I received a letter reminding me of my appointment with the clinic in Marquette for next week. I was surprised as when I left there they said come back in April. April has 30 days and thats when I was going to make the appointment. I guess they knew I was not in a rush to talk to them. This implant has caused a few problems for me and it will be good to get some answers. But I never turned it on since I haven't fainted. It is readable from a distance and so I don't know.

Mother Nature's April Fools Joke

She did have a good one! All the schools around are closed because of snow and ice we received. My front steps railings have about 5 inches of snow on them. They had to plow the roads and they are plowed but have a layer of ice. Joy Joy!
That is what living where I do means. But I can remember when I took my first snow day while working. It was in the middle of May. Hope you all have a great day. God Bless

The Joys of 4 Generations.

Today for a few hours my house was filled with the joy and laughter of my 8 month greatgranddaughter. My son and his son
came up with her. She is getting big and able to scoot around. Today she put her arms out to me. She is comfortable with me. Living about 80 miles away I don't see much of her.
I guess I have to be a hermit for a few days if we get the weather that they are warning us about. I will be safe and warm in my house.
Have a great week. God Bless and ((Hugs)) :=)

E-Mail

Here is my E-Mail address. joyce_hilliard@hotmail.com.
Someone tried to get me and couldn't so I can't think of anything else to do.
Good Luck

Ramblings

I find myself thinking about the difference between needs and wants. I have all my needs but not all my wants. I don't feel that we have to get all our wants. I am having a problem accepting that. Some of my wants include others and I can't control anyone but myself.

I am having a great number of dreams lately and they are so weird. Last night I was lost in a big building with lots of crypts.
I had one man scaring me so I picked up a rock and threatened him. (I am not David) I left the building I don't know how and was in a big city still lost. Someone asked me where I live and I couldn't tell them. Then I woke up.

Isn't it amazing what our minds can do to us?

Have a great week & God Bless

Weekend Fun

This was a great week end. My son and his wife came for a visit. They came up Thursday evening and stayed untilSunday morning. It was a week end of doing things that we wanted to do. Rebecca wanted to see Marquette and do some searches.
Walking around in the woods in fresh air and God's beauty I got to understand why she likes to do the searches. I watched from the car. She found some but snow kept her from finding the rest. I was able to go to places that I like to shop at but can't since they are in Marquette. John got to watch NCAA tournament basketball. (March Madness). While out shopping John saw a printer that would go on my computer. I have wanted one for quite awhile so I got it and John hooked it up. Yea!
It was a great time of togetherness that we hadn't enjoyed since before Christmas.
I have missed them.
My son George called me to. Yea! My son Bill called also.
My greatgranddaughter called to to say Thank You for her birthday card. I love her "I love you".
My cooking also turned out which I was happy for.

God was definately good to me this weekend!!!!

Happy Easter

I hope every one can accept this great gift we received. HE IS RISEN! The event kept all the promises of God. It gives the joy
of knowing that we will receive our rewards in Heaven. We have a Spokesman for us in Jesus. It gives us areason to live.

birthday month-generations

On the 3rd --Son
On the 13th--Grandson HOW CAN I FEEL NOT BLESSED?
On the 14th--Greatgrandson
On the21st--Greatgranddaughter

Winter

It is still going strong. We are supposed to get down to -20 below tonight. But I got a picture from BIL in Texas with snow on my sister's front lawn today. It was just enough to cover the grass. The weather has been bad this year. It makes it hard to take little ones out. I did get a chance to see my youngest great grandchildren this week. It always brighten the day. It makes me tired but I am willing to pay for the joy they give.

Last Few Days

It has been a different last few days.I have been worried about my propane supply and Friday I walked to the post office and while I was gone I got propane. The thing is I was out because I had to light the pilot lights on my stove. PTL the furnace relights itself so my house didn't get cold.
Saturday my son came up with my two youngest greatgrands. I hadn't seen them since before Christmas. Robert will be 3 next month and the baby will be 7 months old tomorrow. They stayed overnight. Have they changed. Robert has "Not Me" down pat. When he was told the car needed battery charge he picked up two AA size batteries and said Grandpa would fix the car. When the baby cried he said "Baby tired" The baby sits up and stands up and when my son stood her up she tried to walk. She slept in the front room in a play pen and I tried to sleep on the love seat. LOL I couldn't sleep in my bed and leave her in the front room. Robert slept with his grandpa up stairs. It was such a joy to have them here.
Have a great week! ((Hugs)) and God Bless .

Lost Something!

I have lost something. I used to have it to the max. If you find it please let me know so I can get it back.
It is (my get up and go). But ( Hugs) to you all. Maybe winter is hiding it? When I went into my front room this morning Ginger was sitting on the arm of my chair waiting for me. She had come to the area of my bed room earlier and meow but I ignored her. She definately will not allow me to ignore her when I am up. Oh well, get up and go where are you?

Anniversary Wishes

On the 19th. John and Rebecca celebrate their 8th. aniversary. Please go to Cabcree and say Best Wishes.

Ginger

With all the cold weather and my staying in house my cat is gettingso much attention. She is graving attention all the time. Her nap time is shorten during the day and she wants to play or get on my lap. Ginger is not a small cat and you know when she gets on your lap or stretches out on your legs. Sometimes she walks up to where I am sitting and stares at me. I love her dearly but she isn't as independent as she used to be. Oh well, what better do I have to do.

Is It Spring Soon?

With wind chills down to -45 today and snow blowing,I am getting tired of winter. I am blessed with a house and it has heat.
I'm concerned about the people that arn't as blessed as I. I can only pray for them and hope others are also. The weather in the last week has been bad all over the states. I see snow blowing and then look at TV and see houses destroyed and people that have lost everything to the weather. It is a sad situation.

Brrrr and My Quilt.

Good Morning! It is a great -14 outside and expected windchill around -25 to 45 below. Yesterday I took the electric blanket off my bed. I wanted to use this old quilt I have. It is Dresden Dish Pattern. It is done on large off white sugar bags. It was put together on a sewing machine. It has orange circles in the middle of the pattern. It isn't beautiful; it isn't perfect and I think I love it because it reminds me of me. When I saw it I had to have it. I didn't see in blue ink info about sugar company until later at home.
We all are not perfect but we can strive for perfection. We can be useful even when we are old and have lived awhile.
Count your Blessings- Enjoy who you are! God Bless and ((Hugs))

You can't hybernate all the time.

Today it was -2 when I awoke. I needed to get some groceries,some laundry done, and vanity won out. I needed to get my haircut. I called a friend and cold or no cold I did what I wanted to get done. It is easy to go from house to warm car .
I even mailed out bills and tax payment(ouch). I sent my son's birthday gift also. They say it will be colder tomorrow morning but I hope to stay warm and indoors. I dressed warm and I was determined to accomplish some thing besides sitting in the house. Living where I live I should expect this type of weather though I don't have to like it. I guess old age is catching up with me. Have a great next few days and count all your blessings. Hugs to you all. Joyce

Difference of a week.

Last week when we had to travel the roads were clear and no problem. Today we have 6 inches of snow and wind.
I haven't gone anywhere since I came home on Friday. The site of the implant is hurting less and less with each day.
My neighbors have been soo helpful. I had fresh fried fish brought over. Another went to the store and got me some milk and my mail from the post office. I am really being a hermit. I haven't had but one brief weak spell. I didn't hit the activator because it didn't last that long. The weather man said after the snow we are going to get cold and have a weekend below zero. You all know I will stay in my house. It is amazing what we don't need to do when it gets cold and snowey. I wish the implant area would be healed so with all this time I could get more done. Have a great week! Stay warm and if you are in warmth ENJOY!. ((Hugs)) :=)

PTL

I am home not feeling too bad. I needed to do something so I started to treat this as a mini vacation. Eating out and spending one night in Hospital's Motel. Everyone was so nice. My son and I had a fine time together. He kept giving me a "hard time" just to lighten the day. Thank you all for your prayers . I had acess to computer Thursday night and was able to get your engouragement. God Bless. Joyce

Off I Go

Today I'm going up to Marquette with my son. Today lab and tomorrow that implant goes in so they can check my heart rate for over a year. Will post tomorrow when I am home again. God Bless and ((Hugs)).

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.