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Soda Shoppe, October 15, 2018

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Amy

Good morning everyone..

We had a fantastic day yesterday...…..we did have a bit of excitement on our way to the quilt store though. I had pulled into an wee park to let Babe out for a walk about and hubby pointed to steam coming out from under the hood. Changed directions and headed to the place we bought the van, man was confident that it is because of the fog/dampness in the air. First time that has happened. We carried on but just to the quilt store as we had lost some time.

Picked up what was needed at Costco for the neighbour and I found a few things on sale too!


Came home to a surprise!! Someone had raked up our pine needles and leaves???? We thought maybe it was the neighbour on the right of us but he said no....so I will ask the neighour on the left today.


This morning we are taking the van in to get the snows put on...don't like leaving it to the last moment.


Shirley ,glad to hear Andy had some good news and keeping the him in prayers for the surgery.


Better get a move on here need to be out the door...but not in my nightgown!!


Enjoy your day everyone..
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

Joy

Good morning !

Not yet daylight here in my little corner.  I have been up since 5:30 and have breakfast, put the trash out and I am thinking about going back to bed for a little while.  That would probably be a mistake, but just might.  I do not have anything planned for today.

Amy,  I am glad your car problem wasn't anything worse than what it was. 

Shirley, I, too, hope all will turn out well for your son.  I don't blame you for being very upset, 

Jenny, glad that your husband was able to get the medicine that he needed.  I can understand your frustration with your doctor. 

I just wanted to say good morning, so I will now go and debate whether I go back to bed or not. LOL

Have a good day.

JOY


BIG BOX

JaneS

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It was below freezing overnight and only supposed to get to the mid to high 40s all day.  Good SOUP weather!  I better get moving!

I have the soup bone back on the stove and as soon as the doggies are fed and I'm dressed, I'll start building it.  It's a labor of love because my "daddy" is in the kitchen with me when I do this.  He was the veggie soup maker in our family and while my family admits that mine is REALLY good, they maintain that "It's not as good as Daddy Wright's"  I guess I'll never make that spot.

SHIRLEY, I forgot to say that I will continue to keep ANDY? in my prayers until you tell me he doesn't need them any more. 

Now I'm going to go get my coffee and then get dressed and make the bed while I drink it.  I wonder how it feels to just sit down and have a cup of coffee with nothing else needing attention?

Enjoy your day Everyfriend and come over for soup around 6.  Somebody better bring the crackers, though.  I don't have any and I'm not going to the store today.  I do have a loaf of zucchini bread in the freezer for dessert....Ice cream too.

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Gloria

Good morning everyone, well my appointments are over for the rest of the year I hope. Next one is in March. None in the winter. Too many posts to catch up on so this will be short. I am worn out after being out for 2 days in a row. I will not let that happen again. CNA will be here soon and if I don't get dressed she will think I am either very lazy or sick. I would rather just lay on the couch with the TV on and as JANE says -"watch through my eyelids"
Have a great day.

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roley

Jenny.  Thank you, glad you enjoyed that link, sorry you got a little confused between the 'Cathedral and the Abby' the link below will take you to the Abby, as you will see, a huge difference in the ages of the two buildings, hope you will enjoy this one too.
Click Here.
https://youtu.be/2388hTrKn3g     Cheers.  Roley  :thumbup:

larryhanna

#125
Hi Everyone.  It is going to be a beautiful day and hopefully pretty quiet one.  The high is suppose to be around 72 degrees with sun all day.  The only thing on my schedule as of now for today is to fix Pat's breakfast and then this evening we will go to the Church for the Wednesday night dinner.  This is Taco Bar and Ice Cream Bar night for our dinner and who could want more.  Scott starts his week's vacation today and will be off for 8 days.  He has really been looking forward to it.  He will join us for dinner and then expect he will come out to the house for awhile.  The activities of the last few days finally caught up with me and I was very tired last night when I got home from the Homeowner's Association Meeting.  It was pretty well attended and most of the discussion dealt with the landscaping as the landscaper was at the meeting.  The good news was that there will be no increase in our fees for 2019.  They haven't increased all the time we have lived here.  The meeting I had planned yesterday for 3 pm at Paneria Bread Company was cancelled and that gave me more time to rest yesterday afternoon when we came back from our Senior Luncheon. 

The man who is going to pressure wash my house and do a few minor repairs and maintenance projects just stopped by and we agreed on a price.  He has done work for us before.

Jane, I will check out your picture.  I can slant my head.  To bad you didn't get to see Emma cut her first tooth. 

deAngel, that stretch wrap is so easy to use that I look for occasions to use it.  I sure didn't do that with Sarah Wrap and the other plastic wraps.  I hope you get some relief from that toe and finger pain. 

Mary Ann, glad you have someone who wants your quilts and fancywork.  Unfortunately we had to sell my mother's linens and fancywork.  She did not make quilts so that wasn't a problem.  Pat took a few things but not many. 

June, I like your reason for not wanting to cook.  I am now doing almost all of the cleanup and do wash quite a few things by hand, especially larger things and plastic ware. 

Shirley, I never thought about "toes reading".  That was a good response.  That is certainly good news that Andy had from his heart cath.  Glad they are doing the preventive surgery and hope it will eliminate the risk of a stroke.

Jenny, glad Bob finally got the prescription he needs and hope he will quickly feel better.  Fortunately it has now been quite a while since Pat had to deal with the gout and think she has some of that medication left. 

Amy, glad your vehicle didn't actually have a problem.  Too bad you had to bypass the chocolate store. 

Gloria, glad your appointments are over for you and hope you don't have to have any more during the winter months.  Pat and I have finished our appointments for this year and it is a nice feeling. 

Roley, I got started on the link you posted yesterday.  It is really long so probably won't try to watch the whole thing.   

While I was typing on this board we had a momentary power outage but when the computer rebooted and I reloaded the Firefox browser it restored everything back to where I had been typing when we lost power.  That is a very nice feature as figured I had lost all that I had posted. 

Shirley

I just got back from the hospital & will "dump" on you... can't talk to anyone with tears in my throat.  They are taking him to PREP for surgery first thing in the morning... this evening.  I think they would have done it today except not allowed until 5 days of infection being in the numbers.  They had to put him on lasiz because of fluid in lungs (from my daughter).. or around his heart.  He does not look good & the room was crowded with visitors so I didn't stay but a few minutes.  I know he loves having his daughter, her husband & his grands... and his sister there, but too much activity for someone not supposed to be moving much.  My daughter is seeing that he walks down the hall every hour... but at this stage, bringing the little ones in is not good for him, my opinion..... everyone is so shocked with this.  He was surprised about needing to wear button front shirts (you understand, Larry) after having the chest opened... but okayed a soft flannel shirt that I will wash before he wears, & will go shopping at other stores tomorrow.  He is hot natured but hard to find short sleeved shirts this time of year & I don't want to order because they need to be soft & 100% cotton for him.  Sorry about my one track mind today.... this is not something anyone expected... he never admitted to ever being sick all his life & is everyone's rock, family, friends & neighbors.  Anyone with a second to pray, ask God to help him, "thy will be done", but we'd really like to keep him longer if HE doesn't mind.  Thanks, Shirley

Amy

Shirley, if you can't find short sleeved ones get the long sleeves and cut them off. My son is the same way ,very hot even in winter. When he was a baby he would soak the bedding just from sweat.

Is there a health store near you that sells  special clothing for those needing it?

I agree with you on all the company, he needs his rest to gain strength for what is to come and he doesn't need someone bringing in a cold etc.

Prayers headed his way and for you also. I believe he is like him Mom, tenacious and will pull through all of this.
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

JaneS

SHIRLEY, you can count on me for prayers. I'm adding him to the prayer list at church. That should be worth about 225 more prayers. God has to hear us. Prayers for you too. Take deep breaths. If I could I'd bring you some soup. It's good and it's relaxing.

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Shirley

Thank you, Amy & Janie.... my daughter just stopped by for a cup of tea before she picks up her grands at 3 different schools. She is worn to a frazzle but we all understand how rattled we are at this sudden life & death situation.  She explained that we both misunderstood the time frame... he will be taken to the prep room tomorrow evening because they cannot do surgery until Friday (no matter what). Daughter & I both thinking this was Thursday. 

They have ruled out the infection from his teeth or mouth or normal places this type infection starts from.... but NOW we are convinced the doctor that did the cath & hopefully the surgeon will check out his leg as the culprit.... My daughter was hoping the cardiac crew would request/demand ALL of his records be sent over, we will see.  The main reason this is so important is they want to make sure the original infection is taken care of so it doesn't infect the NEW pig valve.  Isn't this a nightmare for a 58 year "healthy" man?  He is anemic now, they are told that is "sort of normal"... but never had been because he donates blood as often as possible. Thank goodness he's been able to talk to his sister "one on one" because he always worshiped the ground she walked on (she is 5 years older) & will talk to her about anything. I am sure this group of doctors will do everything possible, but the fear is it may be too late for them to fix him. The fluid is collecting in his lungs.....

About the shirt problem, I only went to one store & found a nice, soft flannel shirt.... will see if he wants the sleeves cut off or just roll them up.  I looked on Amazon & a couple stores online (Penney's , Dillards & Kohl's) & read reviews that "sizes are not accurate" or "the cotton feels more like linen", so I will start by calling the local stores to see if they have any Hawaiian type shirts (the collars lay flatter rather than raised to irritate the back of his head)....and I will go touch them.  He won't need them for a few days after surgery so time to get what is comfy.  I do have sewing machines & have cut off sleeves before, for myself.  Thanks for the reminder, this kid used to sweat when drinking a bottle as a baby ... even would get salt in his eyebrows.  We have such hot feet when we take off shoes & walk across the floor we leave wet prints. 

Thanks, Larry, I know you have been through all of this & can relate.... I did think the leg infection must have gone on for 3 years but was afraid it might sound like I exaggerated.... my daughter also thought it's been 3 years & many, many trips to that "family" doctor.  I could never understand why he wasn't sent to a blood specialist at that time.  Deep breath... I am rattled, no question, being angry takes a toll on one, so need to calm down.

JaneS

I decided to make the vegetable soup today so I could avoid thinking how far away some of my family is.  When we're together and then we part, it hurts and I try to have something to do that takes most of my attention so I don't have to think about missing them.  Today it's vegetable soup. 

SHIRLEY, I'd bring you some and listen if I lived down the street.  Remember, we're here and we care.

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Mary Ann

Shirley, I don't know what to say except I'm so sorry for your son, his family, you and your family.  I do hope things haven't gone too far and that everything turns out OK.  Prayers and positive thoughts for all of you at this difficult time.

Mary Ann

June Drabek

Shirley, my prayers go out t0 you and the family. It is extra hard to have things go so bad for those younger than we are.May God strengthen you all in the days to come.

I saw my doctor today, a regular monthly visit...she comes here, and has quite a few of us as regular patients. I said to her, "why are all these strange things happening to me ?
she replied with a big grin,"because you are 93 years old." Hmmmmm  next time she visits I will be two days away from being 94......God willing.She cleaned my ears of wax today..one ear that is, the other was fine. I  really like her..I can discuss all issues with her so easily.

Living in a retirement community I find so many brave souls that have accepted their disabilities and it is encouraging to the rest of us. I often think of one of our blessed Episcopal Nuns that was bed ridden after a good life.She said, "being bed ridden gives me more opportunity to pray for others." I love that.

I think I had better close this and go fix a light supper..time passes too quickly. Hugs, Love, and Prayers and may God grant you a peaceful night.  June
As long as we are here, let's dance.

Shirley

Thank you, Mary Ann.... strange how it is comforting to "tell all" to people I've never met ... but you aren't strangers, we know about each others families, the ups & downs. 

And thank you, June, my heart ached for you all these years knowing you had lost your only daughter, but knowing you, I feel sure you know she is right there in Heaven with God and you will see her again one day.  In my world that is how it is, God's will.  So far this appears to be a human's mistake that brought this on, so we have to do what we can to correct it.  Such a fine line between accepting and being angry that because of either neglect or ignorance, lives are changed forever.

Jane, sure wish you did live down the street. I think all of us in here know more about each other than most of our neighbors.  I keep meaning to ask if there is a chance "the kids" would move nearer you at some point..... My grand that lives in Seattle is discovering how much they miss out on with all the other family living around here.  They both work for the same company and that company has no "presence" here anymore, so doubt they would be moving back. When we first moved to Wichita a new neighbor told me "they had always planned to move back to another state, where she & her husband grew up... BUT they didn't move when the kids were young enough and where ever kids go to high school is going to "home" to them."  I know other families that moved so many times as the kids grew up, the kids had no roots or place they felt like was home.

We have tomorrow & Friday to hold our breath, if nothing worse happens I believe he will come through okay.  I was much more at peace when I thought I didn't have a chance to survive surgery, but I was 78 and not 58. His whole body checks out in great shape, only this infection that they still don't know for sure where it comes from, but these doctors had not even heard about the infected leg until today.  Thank you all for understanding, I know each of you have dealt with situations much like this and I am grateful for the concern, prayers and advice.   Shirley


Lindancer

Shirley, it is very late, but I just had to come in and saying I am joining all the others in pray. My DIL gave me a carving that I have over my computer, that say Believe in Miracles

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Shirley

Thank you, Gloria de..... I keep coming back to the computer for one reason or another, and always check in here to see if there is any new news from anyone.  I appreciate the prayers.  I imagine how you must have felt giving up your sons so young.  Every time you post about your happy gatherings it crosses my mind what a wonderful attitude you have in spite of your grief and health problems. Thanks for the comforting words, and I do believe in miracles!

Denver

SHIRLEY, your message tonight certainly shows your concerns for Andy, and what he is facing.  Please know that he, as well as you and the family, are ALL on my prayer list.  I believe our prayers do help so much.  I wish you were close enough to be able to give you a real hug and tell you how much I care, but that is not possible.  🙏

We spent all morning reading the issues that we need to be aware of so that we could cast our votes.  What a task, but the job is done and we happily drop our ballots off this afternoon.

Tonight at nearly six PM our Dr. called......finally.  He was aware that Dr. Dave did prescribe the medication for Bob yesterday.  He did not mention anything else about our calls to his office.  He wanted to add another drug for Bob to take that is to help reduce the uric acid in his system.  We went immediately to the pharmacy and picked uo this new pill.  Bob is doing better to night, but he still has swelling and redness in his toe.  Hope these two drugs can kick this gout out of his system.

Snow and cold weather is in store for our area next Wednesday for Halloween......bummer! 

ROLY, I have watched both of your videos and thank you so much for sharing this with us.

I am nodding off, so best get this posted now before I do something like loose it!

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny
🦋 Jenny
"Love many, trust few; learn to paddle your own canoe"

Lloyd Hammond

Hello everyone. I have not been posting as good as I should. my only excuse
Is I have been busy getting things ready to start traveling some to A Z.
Not sleeping well tonight . a friend came by last evening and gave me some bad news. he said the doors are open on your brothers storage trailer. I went up and
looked. the locks had been cut with bolt cutters and the locks laying on the ground. of what i knew for sure were gone. were two coat's tire machine's a tire
balancing machine and lots of tools out of two large tool chest. was from when he had a service station in Page A Z.  I called the sheriff dept. and they sent a deputy out the took lot of pictures of the cut locks and empty tool box drawers. told me wallmart had game crammers for about $50.00 each.
we should have knew that before hand and had some up, you know shut the barn doors after the hoses get out. I am going to get busy and try to get my shop secure before we leave on vacation also try to get my grand daughter to stay here while we are gone, Have a good day.

Lloyd

Lloyd Hammond

#138
peter I tried to send you a message on Skype but it said you was not available so I am going to the couch and try to catch a few more ZZZ's .see you Later

Lloyd

Amy

Good morning everyone.

Chilly this morning  26° F , yesterday we did have a few snow flakes. Guess that is just to say this is what is to come.

Today is general work about the house, refill the wood box and hope to sew.

Prayers for those in need.


Enjoy your day everyone..

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

roley

Lloyd. Probably PC not on, but send message anyway i will see it when i switch on :thumbup:
                                                        Cheers.  Peter.

larryhanna

Hi Everyone.  It is a cool morning here in South Carolina and is suppose to be cloudy all day with a high of 64.  Since this is Thursday I will be picking up my friend at the assisted living facility and we will go downtown for coffee.  Either before or after coffee I have to pick up a couple of prescriptions for Pat at the Walmart Pharmacy.  Today is our son's 55th birthday and he didn't want to go to a nice restaurant as we have done in the past but elected to go to Diablo's.  He has started his week's vacation and he may join me at coffee this morning as I told him I would buy his breakfast. 

We did enjoy the Taco Bar and Ice Cream Bar at our dinner last night.  We had all the trimmings one would want with both.  Yesterday I sent off our absentee ballots so that is done for this election cycle.

Shirley, I know this will be a long day for Andy and for you and all of the family. I will certainly be praying for a successful surgery and recovery.  It is nice to have visitors while in the hospital but only if they stay only for a short visit.  Unfortunately that is not always the case and you feel like you have to keep a conversation going.  At least with family they hopefully better understand when you just need to rest of be quiet. The old rules about visiting hours really made a lot of sense.  I am glad you feel comfortable in sharing with us as many of us certainly understand the feeling of helplessness that we as parents have when a spouse or child are ill.  I do remember having my chest opened up twice and also the surprise I felt that it wasn't as painful as I expected, not that it was a cakewalk.  I found resting my arms on pillows helped take the strain off the chest.  Andy is in God's hands as you know and he does come from strong stock in his parents. Please don't let this worry you sick as the you all have enough on your plate and your getting sick certainly wouldn't be of any help for Andy.     

Amy, our son is also very hot all the time as Pat seems to be.  I am just the opposite and seldom sweat. 

Jane, our son was elated yesterday afternoon and evening when for the first time he was able to video chat with his granddaughter and spend a lot of time with the seven year old who was having a great time with some of the fun tools and games available in the Messenger Video Chat program.  He did get to speak briefly with one of the other grandsons but not the 16 year old grandson. We also got to see a couple of the great grands and should be able to do so in the future. Do you do this with your family that lives away so you can keep up with Emma and your granddaughter and daughter?

June, is is nice you can see the doctor monthly without having to get in a vehicle and go to see her.  I think acceptance is a big part of maintaining our serenity and outlook on life. 

Jenny, glad to read that Bob is seeing some relief from the medicine and hopefully that pain will soon be a fading memory.  The little kids last night came to the Church dinner wearing their Halloween costumes and were so cute. 

Lloyd, sorry to read of the theft of your brother's  property. I was always concerned that my folks would be robbed and my dad's well equipped shop be a target when they spent the 7 winters away in Arizona for several months.  Fortunately that never happened even though the farm was isolated. 

Amy, I bet that wood fire is feeling pretty good now.  Did you get your snow tires on your vehicle yesterday as planned?         

JaneS

Good Morning Everyfriend.  This is going to be "come and go" this morning.  I have the balance of the soup heating and jars in the canner getting hot, lids in the pot etc. 

Yesterday I canned 7 quarts and 10 pints of vegetable soup.  Today will probably be pretty close to that amount and I'm hoping to finish today.  5 quarts go to the soup sale at the church (I belong to the "Golden Ladle club") and about 10 pints go to the "Hungry Student donation" at the college.  Some will go to my family and the rest I'll eat through the winter. 

Shirley, they might have been a possibility of the kids moving east at one time but with Ali married to a lawyer who worked for two years on his own and then went home to Tulsa to join his father's firm, there's no possibility of Ali every moving east.  And if the baby stays in OK, so will my daughter.  In fact, my SIL retired last year and they've already looked at two houses in the Tulsa area.  I don't have a hope of their ever moving back.  However, their second daughter seems to be established in a job she loves at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore so visits will be forthcoming. 

Gotta check the soup.  It should soon be hot enough to put into jars.  Enjoy your day, if you can.  Everyone, Pray for Shirley and her son.  I know, I know!  I don't have to tell you that! 

Added note:  LARRY, I'm not familiar with that program but I plan to check it out.  Emma's not big enough to talk to me yet but I'm betting Cindy will have a way to do that and very soon! Thanks.

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Gloria

Good morning everyone, hope I have no reason to go anywhere for a few weeks now. Then yesterday my CNA and I made chicken stock to put in the freezer and I was on my feet too long, not smart for me. Today I will do nothing but be a couch potato but had to check in here so you know I am OK. For a change the sun is shining and the sky is blue and no humidity so hoping my back does not hurt as much. Enough about me. I dislike complainers and I find myself complaining, sorry.

LARRY  my next appointment is the end of March. At least I hope by then there is no snow but never can plan on that.

SHIRLEY  my prayers for your son. I imagine how you are feeling, no one wants to see their child so ill. Prayers for you and your family, too. I will agree, too many people when he needs rest.

LLOYD so sorry about the break in. Looks like they knew what they wanted.

Have a good day.

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JaneS

The last 8 pints of Vegetable Soup are waiting to come out of the canner.  Everything is cleaned up and put away and the canner will be back in it's place in the next hour. 

I had some leftover soup that wouldn't make a cannerful so I put it in the Hidey Hole for anyone who likes Veggie soup.

This afternoon, I have to take the trash to the dumpster, deliver a jar of soup to my son, return some jars I don't need and get some I do need.  And somewhere along the way, I'm planning a nap.

Gloria, I hope you feel better.  Gotta tell you, when I make chicken stock for soup or other things, I put a whole chicken in the crockpot over night and then it just falls off the bones in the morning.  Not much work at all.  You could do that when your CNA is coming the next day and let her pick it off for you.  NO WORK for you!  If I want it for soup, I add about 4 cups of water and I have the best broth you ever tasted.  You can add whatever flavoring or spices that you want.

Waiting to hear from SHIRLEY again. 

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Amy

Mmmm , your soup smells and tastes great Jane, is this done in  a pressure canner or the electric canner?  I will put some Sour Cream coffee cake in the hidey hole with your soup. We just had a slice , it was nice and hot

Larry, I did get the snows on..and just in time too I think. They are calling for snow Sun, Mon and Tue.  I don't know about everyone else here but I for one think you are fantastic in all that you do. You make my mouth water when you put together Pat's breakfast. We have the wood fire  all the time now and it does feel good.

Gloria, hope you feel better tomorrow. You have earned your couch potato position for today.

We picked up 10 big leaf bags  of pine needles and leaves this morning ,we will take them to the dump in the morning.


Going to have pork schnitzel for supper along with backed potato and veggies......better get things ready..

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

Shirley

#146
Andy update....... My daughter & Andy's daughter were in the room when "doctors convened" with the discussion that surgery is put off until Monday (not sure why but think it was a doctor problem)... 3 doctors, infectious disease person, cardio & that family doctor (guess a female).  She spouted off right away that he could go home.... my daughter's mouth dropped.... the infectious disease person said, "NO WAY" and the cardio tried being tactful in front of the family doctor, explained that "he was free to go home, but if he had a stroke at home he likely couldn't get to the hospital in time but if it happened while he is in the hospital, they could do what they can right then".  There was no choice about it for his sister & daughter.... and as soon as the room cleared my daughter said she looked Andy in the eye & announced, "YOU HAVE GOT TO GET A NEW DOCTOR!"   That is a big relief to me, I've only been saying it for at least 3 years.

I found him 4 button down the front short sleeve shirts, they all approved so I will get them washed & ironed before he is ready for "street clothes"   He has discovered it makes his grands & friends smile when he comes out in wild shirts.... perfect for Hawaii or FL & no doubt he will be ready to dump them when he can lift his arms over his head.  I reminded all that "Pollyanna says this delay is a good thing, more time for the antibiotics to work".... and I came home.  I have things to do besides feeding cats again & again...  Unless there are major changes, I will not monopolise monopolize conversation until next Monday .... thank you all for your caring & prayers.  Unless you've been on the receiving end of this, you can't imagine what a relief it is to get tips & advice to get through. 

Jane, I regret I never learned how to can.... I tried once with a neighbor's canner & recipe for "chow-chow".... had an emergency so had to turn it off for a while & back on as soon as I got home, didn't trust that it was safe to eat & dumped each jar back into the garden to till under.  I tried one more time to cook the chow-chow & put in containers & jars to freeze and share with my siblings (same recipe we grew up with).... Not sure if they enjoyed so that ended my suzy homemaker stint. I do freeze soup & mine never comes out the same, would love to taste yours.

Gloria, so sorry there doesn't seem to be any relief from that pain.  Sometimes it helps to yell so have at it, we don't mind.

Jenny, do hope that gout is better.  We really could nail down what Cas was eating that would trigger... but he loved grapes & my grape juice & refused to believe his system didn't like it.  I tried to reason with him that just because he could dring orange juice didn't mean I could.  Once a year when oranges were picked fairly ripe I could eat them.  I could tell by the first bite whether it was safe... would taste like putting my tongue on metal... If I ate it or drank the juice my tongue would have sores all over by the next day.  I've given many a bag of oranges away because it sounded so good, but that first bite said "NO".  Always thought it would be wonderful to step out the door & pick a ripe orange.... yum....  Good luck singling out the culprit.

You are so right, Larry, would not be good for me to crash right now.... The house looks like a disaster, have a pool & RV to get winterized soon.... and lots of other extras from seasons changing.  I need to find help to keep up with this house. Guess I'll admit that for several days this week I pulled an Erma Bombeck trick... "got out the vacuum & left it in the hall so anyone showing up would think they caught me working"....  I loved her writings & always thought she had to live in my neighborhood & writing about me.  After I discovered a skirt I made for my daughter in the sewing room still unhemmed, & too small.... Erma mentioned it in one of her columns.... true.

So where is Callie now?  I'll say it for her, "Wishing y'all a terrific Thursday"..... Thanks for the prayers!  Shirley

Me, too, Amy, mouth waters when Larry fixes Pat's breakfast.  You think she knows how lucky she is???  You are one good guy, Larry.  Slide me over a piece of that coffee cake, Amy, one of my favorite foods.

Amy

Shirley I agree with NO WAY!  I wonder if the Dr if the Dr would go home if they were in the same position as your son?? I know that "bounced" my neighbours  93 yr old Mom back and forth in the ambulance till they finally got the problem fixed. (I hope)

Waiting till Mon, does give him time to get more strength as long as he can rest while there..

One of the things the Dr told me was to get a bed sheet tie it in a long rope and tie at the end of the bed for the patient to get out of bed. That did not work! Rolling out or rolling in worked....
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

Joy

Just want to add my good wishes and prayers for Shirley's son.   I know how difficult a situation like that can be, not only on the patient, but the whole family.  Have been down that road before. But, it sounds like more rest will be good for him.  As far as having so many visitors,  I would just very politely tell those who continue to stay, that you appreciate their  concern, but the patient really needs to rest. 

This has been a kind of busy day, so just wanted to say Hello and hope everyone will have a good evening.

Joy
BIG BOX

JaneS

SHIRLEY, thanks for the update!  I'm with everyone else...he needs to rest, not visit.  I cannot believe someone said he could go home!  What an idiot!  Please, keep us updated.  We need to hear and you need to express!

Everything is put away except the finished jars of soup.  I like to keep them in sight for a couple of days to remind me why I'm tired and what I'll be eating on that windy, snowy day in January.

AMY, I do the soup in the pressure canner because of the beef broth in it.  I'm sure you know that you can't trust meat in any way shape or form to water bath.  I still have to exert some elbow grease on the stove top.  It's clean but some stuff burned and I need to get to work and get it off.

You've all heard the expression "if it's not one thing, it's another"?  Well, I woke up from my short nap to find the furnace running because the thermostat was flashing "replace battery".  I don't have a clue how to replace the battery or even what kind of battery it uses or how to get it off the wall to find out.  And, like every other emergency, the office is closed.  And even it it were open, I still couldn't run to the store for a battery.  It's dark out there and around this house, we don't drive in the dark.  So hopefully, it will be alright until tomorrow when I get home from work...hopefully, with battery in hand!

I guess I can't complain.  That thermostat is at least 7 years old and has never had a battery replacement!

Shirley, I had a head start on canning.  I used to help my mother from the time I could help and not hinder.  I'm a kitchen person.  I think I should have been a cook in a restaurant or some such thing.  It's my form of relaxation.  But it would have to be one of those restaurants like Alice and Flo worked in.  I'm not a fancy cook!  Bet Larry could outshine me!

Gonna go look at the finished product again and them start thinking about going to bed early.  Tomorrow's a WM day!  Good night my friends! Hope you ALL have a good tomorrow...ESPECIALLY ANDY!


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