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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! Hope y'all are able to have some nice plans. No plans for us today, just some time out shopping. We will be having lunch with our Church family tomorrow and some fellowship afterwards! I still have some residual congestion, but am sure that the virus is over! Praise the Lord.
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I'm spending my Memorial Day weekend out of town. I'm working here through Thursday but then I have the next week off. Enjoy your weekend, while remembering the brave fallen men and women of our military.
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We don't have plans for the weekend. If Bill feels like he can, I'm going to try to get him to church, but after getting him out with me to go to Mom's today, I doubt he will feel up to it. It is really difficult for him (and for me).
Keep us in your prayers. I have some major decisions to make. Our foundation needs more work and it will be very expensive. The house is very unhandy for Bill and I need to figure out if I need to just try to sell as is and see if I can buy something smaller and handicapped equipped.1 -
Sending prayers your way for the big decisions you have before you, Connie.0
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Praying for you, Connie!
We had a Church meal yesterday and I so hoped I could go, but I started hacking again in the morning and feeling that fatigue as well. To keep my Church family safe I just stayed home. Still coughing this morning and my ears are congested, but not having to blow my nose as much as in the past! Ick! No fever at all. I don't usually get fevers, but at times it might go up a degree or so. If I'm not better by tomorrow (today is day 21), then I'll call my NP and see what she thinks.
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Happy Memorial Day, all. I've had a quiet weekend, only going to Sunday School and church yesterday, then a little grocery shopping today in preparation for our Tuesday family supper.
Cindy, you deserve some time off! Thanks for the reminder about the fallen men and women who have served us so sacrificially. I read somewhere that around 50% of Americans don't know what Memorial Day stands for.
Connie, I rejoice with you in getting to play piano in June. I think playing brings both of us joy. And I pray for wisdom in your decision making. With today's economy, it's hard to know which route is best. East Tennessee is a hilly area, but we were fortunate in having no steps in our home, even on the entrance. I do think that both of you will benefit from a home that's handicapped friendly.
Kim, some families seem to go out of their way to judge and hurt each other. Your family missed out on a wonderful life with you and Wade over their decision. Your Mom is a talented artist. I love the cat portrait, of course, and was surprised to see the Newnan, GA courthouse. Newnan wasn't all that far from where we used to live.0 -
Wade and I went to Wal-Mart on Saturday and the military guys were out there, elderly gentlemen. I wanted to ask them what they thought about our country today, and tell them how sorry I am that what they sacrificed their time, and some their lives for, doesn't exist anymore. Our group had a song, years ago, called THEY DIDN'T DIE FOR THIS and it was about this very thing, especially the wickedness cropping up in the state schools. If we'd written the song today we'd have to add something about college students calling for the annihilation of Israel and the trans-movement (then it was just homosexuality), or sexual changes in little kids! Argh! It's overwhelming the wickedness running rampant and the cries for a socialistic or communistic society coming out of the colleges. BUT - not a surprise since God warned us of this in His Word! We weren't a military family, but Wade's was. His daddy was 28 years in the military and it makes me sad that everything he fought for has come to naught, but I'm glad he didn't live to see it, although I would love for him to still be with us, he would be 97 if he had lived!
Still having some struggles with my breathing and with head congestion. Wow, I just read an article about the drug for congestion in medicines like DayQuil and Sudaphed PE - it doesn't work! It's what I took about an hour ago - and actually, my nose isn't as congested as it was, but it hasn't touched my sinus congestion! I will go to the doctor tomorrow if it hasn't improved today. I said that yesterday, but Wade and I talked about it and will wait until tomorrow.
Carole, did you ever try the chicken casserole? Did you like it? I think real chicken would taste better than the canned, but the canned makes it easy!
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Kim, is the name of the drug you're talking about Guaifenesin? It is supposed to relieve chest congestion that occurs as a result of a cold, the flu, or allergies... and make a cough more productive. It's the only ingredient in Mucinex and that's what I use when I'm dealing with congestion. Seems to work for me.0
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Dentist today for mom and I. Mom's appointment had been scheduled for a while and I felt a chip on a tooth, so I called the dentist and they worked me in after mom. I'm so glad that I didn't wait. As it was, I just needed a little filling. I know if I waited, there would have been a much more costly treatment needed. My mouth is just now getting past the numbness.
I have been doing some homework on 3 different senior communities. 2 close to the church and 1 close to the girls. Both are further from mom, but doable.
They are probably 15 miles at most. Now to check with a realtor for my house. Bill's daughter agrees with me about moving and was shocked when I told her my strategy, but after I explained my thought process, she liked my thinking. I've got a foundation company coming next week to give me feedback and an estimate on the work needing done. That will tell me a lot! Then I will have more of a ballpark idea of what to expect.0 -
Oh, Connie, that sounds like a good idea! In a senior community you will be closer to help when you need it.
Cindy, it's phenylephrine, a head decongestant. They said that it's risen in use because the one that does work, pseuphedrine (sp?) isn't easily available without having to give information to the druggist! I found that the Genexa D, a natural chewable tablet, works best for me.
Well, I went to our local PA and told him about my symptoms now and about the pneumonia that I had last Oct/Nov. He listened and heard congestion in my lower right lung, same place as last time. He said that the scar tissue from pneumonia makes you more likely to get it again. So, I likely have pneumonia again. I am on 2 weeks of antibiotics, Amoxicillian. He wanted me to use that since I've taken it all right in the past. Hopefully, it will finally get this cleared up!
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Oh my, Kim. Hopefully the antibiotic works! Saying prayers.
I found a villa that I thought I wanted. It was in the subdivision where I have two friends that live and love it. Anyway it wound up under contract. There is another for sale by owner in the complex, so I will call them tomorrow morning. I was talking to my friend and she reminded me of something that i have been taught...you dont need to see a green light, but watch for the red lights! Well, that house wasn't for us. I will check on the other. I have a realtor coming tomorrow for selling this house. We will see. The prices are good for the size and the maintenance. There is a house in another complex, but it is $100,000 more....uh, no. I am trusting God to do this move with no mortage (unless it is just a bridge loan guaranteed on my retirement account). Keep praying that God leads us to the right outcome. Staying or moving...it is in his hands.0 -
Praying! God knows where He wants you to be! Did you find out about the foundation yet?
Not much going on with me, just resting a lot! God is always good!0 -
Still praying for your housing decisions and that the foundation won't be too much.
Please pray for my son, Benjamin and daughter-in-law, Natasha, if you will. She's been in labor for a long time. They're having a home birth with a nurse midwife... I texted him this morning and they're exhausted (one of them more than the other, he said). The baby's name is Maxwell. They have 3 girls and everyone is excited about this little boy. I know God is in control - I'm just praying for things to move along safely and that everyone is healthy.
Thank you! My flight is leaving now. More later...0 -
Praying for son and daughter-in-law and baby Maxwell!
The foundation company is coming next Thursday. The realtor will be here shortly0 -
Praying for your family, Cindy. I'm hoping that baby Maxwell is here safe and sound and Benjamin and Natasha have had a good night's rest!
Doing better today. Less congestion in my head, just normal allergy congestion now. Coughing a little bit but breathing more easily with just moments of having to breathe deeply or not being able to catch my breath. Praise the Lord!
Phew, I am having trouble with my internal thermostat. I get hot, turn on a fan, I get cold, turn off the fan! I ordered something that Suzy Cohen talked about for a healthy thyroid, Dulse, its a sea vegetable supplement - I got the pills, not the powdered stuff. It has a number of nutrients in it though that should help with several things and might replace a couple of other supplements that I am taking. It's around $10 a month.
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After dragging his feet, Baby Maxwell finally arrived at 1am this morning. 9 lb. 4oz., 21". Praise God everyone is healthy and fine - although maybe a little sleep deprived. We're heading over there this afternoon to welcome him to the family. Thank you for your prayers0
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Woohoo! Welcome to the world Maxwell! Praise the Lord all went well.0
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Congratulations! I'm sure you are excited to welcome him into the family!0
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Praise the Lord, I am finally feeling normal today. Still taking deep breaths, but they are catching! God is so very good!0
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Hurray and thank the Lord for your good health.
I'm traveling to Amelia Island, FL. today for work. Hoping to keep up the good habits I've restarted0 -
Oh my, I hope you will be in an air-conditioned work space and room - it's gonna be hot down there! It's hot up here! I am sitting in front of a fan ALL THE TIME! I used to not mind being hot, but now I just overheat; and I used to not get colds or flu, but now I've had four months of sickness in the past eight months! Eek! I'll be going to Bible Study tonight though - woohoo!
Have an awesome Wednesday (or 4th day as I like to call it). Love y'all.0 -
Amelia Island is fairly close to Jacksonville, but right on the ocean, so it's slightly cooler here (6-7 degrees). It's too bad. I'm on the main floor and I have a little patio with a fire table. I fired it up last night just to see it... and it would be lovely to sit out there if it was about 60 degrees - not the 80 or so degrees it will be tonight.
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Wow, that's beautiful! I was in Jacksonville when Hurricane David came through in the early 80's. That is a very nice area!
Really enjoyed being with my Church family last night. I was looking back and in the past 8 months, I've been sick for four of them - yikes! But God has seen me through and I praise Him that I never had to be hospitalized! I have another week of antibiotics to take.
I was so happy to see that it had rained last night some time. I don't know how much but I hope my plants guzzled it up!
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Went for a walk on the beach after having fish tacos for dinner. It was a good workout for my feet and calves
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I've heard that sand is a great exfoliator for the feet! I was rubbing my feet all in it while I sat on the beach. Hmmm, your pictures make me want to get over to the beach!
Not much going on with me. I'm trying to take extra steps, but I tire easily still, so am taking it easy as well and just letting my body tell me what I can and can't do!0 -
I hope y'all are having a great weekend. Missing you Connie and Carole, I hope all is going well with you. I know you are super busy!
Going to go to a homeschooler's graduation party this afternoon. Love these get-togethers!
Have an awesome weekend and a blessed day of worship tomorrow.0 -
I've had the best Sunday, hope all of yours has been blessed also. I went with Beth to a little country church about 40 minutes southwest of Johnson City, where she represented the seminary she works for. The drive was absolutely beautiful - farmland and rolling hills with a mountain range as a backdrop. The people were very warm and welcoming. Afterwards, we ate at a place that had been recommended called The Farmer's Daughter. It was family style and so very good! We picked two meats for our table, then they brought 9 veggies and fruits. I love meat, but ended up enjoying the veggies even more. I was ready for a nap when I got home!
Kim, I hate that you got pneumonia again, but glad that you're doing better now. I have a friend at church with a similar problem, so it must not be all that rare.
Connie, I continue to pray for your home situation. Keep trusting God like you're doing and things will work out beautifully. I wanted to move here so badly four years ago that I was afraid it was entirely my will, but the way things worked out proved otherwise.
Cindy, you get to take some wonderful trips with your job! I enjoy Florida's Gulf Coast more than the east side, but I can enjoy looking at and walking on any beach. Be safe.0 -
My sister and her then-husband lived in Sarasota when Wade and I were first married. I thought the West side a lot less crowded and a lot less built up. The picture I have in my mind is of lots of trees and that feeling of a deserted island! At least then it was like that - at least 36 years ago.
Carole, I love the feeling of rightness and surety that God gives when He moves us. We've moved a number of times with our Church and then when we went to care for Mom. When it was time to return to the Church here in Williston, the Lord had been laying it on Wade's heart quite heavily. It was the best thing we could have done, especially for Mom's sake. She was so loved here! I've had pneumonia four times (that I know of) in my life, as a baby, at 18, and then these past two in the last 8 months. I guess once you get it there is scar tissue and that makes you more likely to get it again. I have a friend who has lung issues and she has to watch out for pneumonia, she's had it at least twice in the past year. I'm on my last three days of antibiotics. I think I missed some doses because tomorrow should be my last day!
I'm having a lot of pain in my right SI joint, hip and right leg. When I stand up or sit down the tops of my legs hurt - that's new! I have started adding steps each day, lightly right now, but hopefully getting more each day. Hopefully that should help the arthritis because I've heard exercise loosens those joints and strengthens the muscle around them.
Our service was really good. For the first time in a long time everyone was there! The folks who lived in Va have moved to this area - woohoo - but I've been sick so hadn't gotten to see them in person, just on Zoom. It was so nice to get to get hugs face to face! The other gal who has pain and breathing issues and often Zooms is doing better and was also able to be there! It was just such a great service.
Praying for y'all. Love you, Kim
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I'm having a relaxed day today, one of those stay-at-home days that I love so much. For one thing, I've managed not to click on news headlines and feel better for it. Beth's coming for supper and I'm doing breakfast foods, which we all love. Anyone like grits? That's a favorite of mine.
We were talking recently about a book partially set in Salem and that made me remember something. Several years ago, Beth and I took a New England trip and actually spent a few hours in Salem while driving through the area. This was in August, not even close to Halloween, but the street signs and lamp posts all had witches, etc. attached. After seeing a historical show about Salem's history, I just wanted to get out of the city. We had signed up for a cemetery tour that evening, but the tour guide was late and I convinced Beth to leave. I cannot explain it to this day, but I really felt uncomfortable, almost surrounded by the presence of evil. I don't know how people manage to live and do business there.0 -
Oh wow, Carole, I'm glad you got out! I look at the protests going on all over our country and you can just see the evil that is driving it!
One Wednesday a month we have a meal together before our Bible Study and tonight is the night. That is always a blessed time! I think I will have a bowl of cereal at my normal supper time (3:30), and then have a salad at 6:30 when we get together. 6:30-7:00 is usually when I have my last snack! Growing up 5:00 was our regular supper time, and as I started getting up earlier and earlier the older I got, my eating times changed!
Y'all have a wonderful day. Love you0
