WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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I got my Dad's taxes done! Yay! I celebrated with ice cream, which put me 230 calories over. I wish I could afford to celebrate with a massage. My back hurts again from leaning over the computer with my short arms.
Annie in Delaware5 -
Boo hoo. The battery died on my pedometer in the middle of my walk this morning. The step counter on my phone said more than 9000 steps and the pedometer in my pocket with the dead battery said just over 4000 steps. That's the biggest problem in my life right now.Kelly, since Sasha died almost two years ago, I've done most of my walking by myself. I still walk as much as I ever did, but it's without a dog. Bessie has never wanted to walk far. Annie is only 9 months old and she likes to walk but not for too long. I average over 13,000 steps a day.Lanette, thanks for sharing the photo of the ladder you use. I have a similar one and use it to get one step above the ground.
Barbie in NW WA
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Afternoon All
Had a lovely time at Ellies party with Doris,and Ellie was surprised for sure.
Spring is coming quick because my head is full and im sneezing up a storm.
I picked up the meds earlier and started those
But im just sore and achy all over..
So im going to get in my jammies and go to bed early.
It's only 4:30 here but I can barely stay awake.3 -
Good morning all! I meant to really sleep in;
Debbie- A while back you posted pics of yours/your DH's 3D printed/molded dragons and percussion frogs. Those are amazing! Do you guys have an etsy site or website to sell them? I bet you would do pretty well! Also, I am curious, does it bother your DH that you have a mug with a pic of your and your ex on it and you use it regularly? I know that something like that would really bother my hubby. He would say it doesn't but it would be a constant niggling in the back of his brain and his mood would deteriorate because of the ugly thoughts that it would conjure. Just asking.
I know I have missed some of you and welcome to all of the new women in our group. Sorry to all for the extraordinarily long post. lol Skim/skip as needed! I better get busy with my day. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
We don't have an Etsy store- He is just doing the shows. He started out going to help his friend and then slowly started taking a couple big things with him, like the rifles he made that are duplicates and better than the prop from Star Trek(he added sound chips, lights, etc to his) and helmets(Battlestar Gallactica and Power Ranger).
He is just starting out doing all the articulated stuff. A few years ago, when he first started out, he printed and painted or I painted and decorated things that were printed with black filament. Now we are using all the fancy type filaments that looks amazing with out painting or just a little embellishment.
He is at the show in Stockton now. In just 2 hrs since the show started, he has made about $200. The table space, because he is sharing with his friend, is super small , about 4' square. Most of the stuff is priced between $10-15. Starts at $4 and the most expensive is his lighted Godzilla on the acrylic base and he is pricing that at $65 . The base is almost 12" across so he is big. One has lights, one doesnt.
I can see from the picture of his display, he is pushing his Godzilla more than all the rest of the stuff, because that is what he likes. I would do it a lot different. I couldn't go because I have to be here to take over MIL duty today. She has a friend coming by tomorrow and said I don't have to come(said I don't have to come at all but I am NOT falling for that again).
As for dh and my ex. He hasn't mentioned it. They have met once and actually got along well. I don't think he even notices my mug, honestly. He is in his room, oblivious to what is going on in the house- never knows when our son is home or not- IF he came out of his room, he would know.
He says he doesn't come in the living room(where I am 80% of the time) is because it is too messy.
Well, while he is gone this weekend I have a list of things I want to do. Stay home is one and clean /declutter the kitchen, living room and a pile of my laundry I need to put away. Kitchen table is done-that was the biggest part. This is nothing new. He has been doing this for YEARS, long before I reconnected with former hubby. And no, the living room hasn't always been messy- it does get a bit cluttered at times with daycare kid stuff but even when it is super neat, he doesn't spend any time in here and if he does, he has the tv on and is on his phone(like I am not even in the room)
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
edit- dh has sold all of the bigger Godzilla, there were two in the metal frames(only one in the picture) and also the one with the four heads. Not sure how many of the block ones he has sold.
Not my thing but they are selling. New Godzilla movie is coming out so that is why he is pushing them.
I was pushing to get more Easter stuff-rabbits, sheep and other cute stuff. Not sure how much of that has sold but now that his Godzilla stuff is almost all gone, he will have more room to put more out.
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KJ - Edie's conversations keep me absolutely riveted.
She asks about everything and is so thoughtful and intuitive. She's been the same since she was a baby. Somehow the conversation got around to when I was not well when her dad was at uni. He had told her he used to come home for weekends to be with me. He did. She said she had heard about older 'women's troubles' from a book! I asked her if any of her friends had started their periods yet. She said maybe one. She was quite happy talking about it all in the kitchen with John there. She emanates light for me.
I said that time was one of the worst eras of my life for me, so we all talked together about good and bad times in our lives. She said her worst time was having flu and diarrhoea together, but it meant she was allowed to watch TV all day!
I hope so much that we are able to negotiate the teenage years together. I know things will change, but I would love to keep the channels open.
So excited for you to be having the family with you soon! What a house full!
Lisa - It's truly the most magical, unexpected gift in both our lives. So sorry Hawaii is so far away. I presume both health and funds are stopping you going out there. Mainly the difficulty of long-distance travelling. At the moment I can hardly contemplate a trip to London. So very annoying. I really want to be able to walk a decent distance once again. 
Love you all, going up to read now. I might migrate beds, as I slept for 90 minutes after lunch and could be awake a while..
Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »KJ Yes I think the lawyer will want to do POA and MPOA along with updating the will. I ought to get that appointment scheduled soon.
Lanette yes fun to dream. We shall see if I actually do it this time. I just started with a new church, so that might be enough change for now. But I could do an online self paced course. Hmm. I was expecting more dating, too, but that's not going well.
Time for meditation. That might slip if I got busier.
Annie in Delaware
Get involved in a sport ... playing it or volunteering with it in some way.
There is often a higher number of males involved in sports than females.
Take cycling for example. When I have been riding or organising events, I am often the only female or one of a very small number of females.
Getting involved with a sport, even volunteering, would give you some experience for your resume and would get you out there getting to know people ... and who knows, perhaps even dating.
M in Oz7 -
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☘️ Terri4 -
Good evening 🌛
I got some really good news yesterday evening. I haven’t mentioned this before, but my oldest son (41) was hit by a car on Jan. 3rd and critically injured. He was in ICU for 3 weeks in a coma with 2 skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, brain swelling, facial fractures, internal bleeding, collapsed lung, and all the ribs and collarbone on one side were broken. He was moved to a critical care center toward the end of January. While he’s endured a lot of hurdles, (breathing tube, tracheostomy, feeding tube, and still being in a coma), they have worked with him at the center to where he no longer needs the trach, can breath on his own, and while he is still technically in a coma, he’s been able to open his eyes occasionally, and respond with a hand squeeze when they ask him to respond.
The good news is that he will be able to leave the critical care center next week, and go to a nursing home within half an hour from me, ( right now he’s 3 ½ hours away from me) for his care and physical therapy! The doctors at the hospital had very little hope of him recovering, or even surviving. But I know my son, he has been through a lot in his life, but he is strong and a fighter. So I told them not to count him out yet, and that he will surprise them all. And he has!
Official weigh-in day tomorrow. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Have a good evening. 🌃
~April from Southern Indiana
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April-very good news regarding your son. In his corner cheering him on (and you too!)
Ginny in Ohio3 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 57mIn 42sec, 70elev, 3.08ap, 84ahr, 101mhr, 6.05mi= 544c
Strava app= 742c
Walk to stores n bk w/lucy- 31.54min, 19elev, 2.60ap, 78ahr, 93mhr, 1.37mi= 178c
Strava app = 169c
Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 17.28min, 39elev, 84aw, 17.7amph, 58arpm, 115ahr, 144mhr, 5.14mi= 114c
Strava app= 83c
Zwift stats- 17.29min, 42elev, 83aw, 56arpm, 17.67amph, 5.15mi= 84c
Housecleaning etc- 1hr 30min 20sec, dust, laundry fold and put away, make/refill hummingbird food, change bedsheets, etc= 422c
Total cal 12584 -
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Tracey - with this advice in the early 60's, I can see why the time was ripe for "women's lib". Along that line, I remember watching a segment of Oprah or Dr. Phil or ?? where they featured gals who never went without make-up in front of their husbands! Any time of the day or night they felt they had to look glamorous. I once had a friend who was that way, always looked ready for a magazine cover, lol. Even on weekends. She was a cutie, no doubt, but I often wondered what she looked like under all of that. I bet she was just as cute.
Kelly - always good to hear from you. Great job on losing 15 lbs since December 18. I have no doubt you're building muscle with all of those squats. I can feel your excitement with your daughter and family's upcoming visit. I don't think you've seen them in a while, right?
Joy - I did the "stand on a kitchen chair" way too often myself. I have some sturdy step stools about 1 foot high I use in the kitchen if I have to dig way way back into a top cupboard. It pays to be tall. Looking at the seed catalogs is still fun even though I don't order much anymore. Do you have a root cellar or somewhere you could keep potatoes for a long time? I'm not saying this to encourage you to plant more potatoes, lol. Just wondering how you kept fruits and veggies. My grandmother in Indiana had a "woodhouse" with heavy a heavy concrete floor and concrete wall halfway up the side. She put potatoes and apples in separate bins, maybe put gunny sacks over them. I can't recall specifically but her produce seemed to keep for a long time.
OK, peeps, I got a shot of my actual step ladder set up in the shop. Check out where that top step is.. in the middle. And see how wide it is. So standing on it and reaching above up to the shop's vent holes under the eave, with that grab bar, gave it extra stability and the balance was great. Look at that neat shelf at the top for holding tools or whatever.
Betsy - I bet the thrift stores in my area would take clam shovels too, so you might be able to find homes for some oddball things. Good job selling the dog kennel, they are so expensive brand new.
I've started a pile of rotting boards - I'll have my landscaper throw it in his trailer this summer when they come to take out some small trees and bushes. So nice of that fellow to do the pruning and offer not to charge you. I'm the same way, pay and keep up a good relationship for down the line. My DH passed in May 2022, and I find each year it does get easier. I don't look at things quite the same way I did a year ago. We keep learning and growing I guess.
Photos of "EX's".I once became good friends with a fellow who would stop in to visit my boss at a place I worked. We would chit chat and immediately hit it off like we'd known each other forever. We had lunches together and had so much in common. Our paths nearly crossed several times when we were in our early 20's: He was going to a small college out east and I almost transferred there - couldn't come up with the tuition. Had I done that, I probably would have run into him. When I graduated from college, my best friend at the time and I had plans to move to Alaska for fun and adventure. She bailed, so we didn't. He was working in Alaska then. Again, I might have run into him.
One other thing we had in common is that we were both already married.
He eventually took a job out of state, which probably saved us from getting into trouble, and we lost touch, but I never forgot him. I always thought I'd eventually look him up and see what he was up to. As the years passed, I was hoping he was happily married and happily enjoying grandchildren.
After DH passed, I did a search and found him. In the Obituaries.
He died a year before DH. But, with the obit, was a photo of him in his late 20's, just like I remembered when I first met him. He wasn't technically an EX, but it's a fond memory for the "what might have been" file.
I've had a great life. I've kept my guardian angel busy! And now I'm a widow with chickens and a fabulous ladder. I really do have a lot to be grateful for. Not kidding.
OK, enough of my true confessions. Have a great evening.
Lanette
SW WA State
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April - I just saw your post about your son. Absolutely good news, so nice he'll be moving closer to you soon. It will be great for both of you. Sending gentle hugs to him and big hugs to you.
Lanette 3 -
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April Wow I'm so sorry your son is going through this. That is good news that he will be closer.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Was going to do a 20-40-60 workout but a friend of mine (she’s a lovely lady) really wanted to talk so I just walked on the treadmill. The plan for tomorrow is to do Brooke Benton’s butts and Gutts DVD
Heather – Bea is such a sweetheart
Deb – I usually don’t add in my exercise calories then when I go a bit over, I figure I have a “buffer”
M – I didn’t realize they can put prisms in glasses. Glad they got things figured out
Anne – HUG. Believe it or not, I really prefer my coleslaw with just vinegar, not coleslaw dressing. Recently, I got a napa cabbage from the soup kitchen so I made coleslaw out of it. Hope it’s still OK. If not, I’ll throw it out. If I need to, not like I’ve lost much. I feel bad taking food from the soup kitchen before the residents get their pick, but this was leftover from when they got to pick out the foods they get, so I took it
Betsy – I’m so glad to hear about your sister and her great outlook but so sorry about her memory. How scary for you and her
Vicki – safe travels
Allie – praying for Tracy. Listen to KJ
Looks like it took a few days to post. Anyway, did a spinning workout on fri, a Yoga for Fitness DVD on Sat. and the plan is to do Pilates Core Challenge DVD on Sunday. The program I use for the spinning recently started jumping from one section to another, not in order. I think Vince is going to uninstall the program and reinstall it and see what happens I really do need to have the sections play in order. I cant keep stopping to get to the right segment
Tina – hope your better
Bought a new mattress. Jess felt that the one in the guest room was too firm for her back so we put our memoryfoam in there for her and took the one that was in there until we get the new one
pip – love the new car
Lisa – I’m so glad you posted about how much Prolia builds bone. I remember when I was on private insurance, my bone density improved so much that they no longer would pay for it, I had to go on a biphosonate first. Well, I did and my bone density got worse so the MD wrote to them and then they paid
Debbie – I remember one year I was staying with my aunt. We would eat tomatoes out of her garden. So good so warm with the sun. I ate so many that I, literally, got physically sick
Ginny – so glad the person accepted the position
Honey – I get it from a family down the road. You can see the hives in their backyard
Walked around the parking lot. I used to do 5 laps in one direction and 5 in another. That’s what I did tonight. I admit, I did have to push myself to do it. I’d just fallen into the habit of not taking my walk.
Terri – so sorry for your daughter
Bought gas today. When we left to go to Melburn it was $2.26. Three hours later it was $2.35
Went to see friends of ours Friday. I played mahjong while the guys went out
KJ – love the pic of the spaceship and the kiddo. What a great smile. Happy for you, too, that the kids are coming. Sounds like fun
Lanette – what brand of ladder is that? It looks a lot like the one we have. Yes, it is VERY sturdy. Update: looks like I’m not the only one who has it
April – so very happy for you
The guy came and cut down the tree on the side of the house. While we were down here, he fertilized and cut the rest of the trees. We sent him the payment from here.
Phew, caught up. Sorry to anyone I may have missed.
Michele who laid out by the pool today5 -
April - that is great news!!! He has a long haul ahead of him, but what a great improvment. And to have him closer is great.
Kim in N. California3 -
Heather - Edie sure is an old soul.
It is a lot of work to have them for a few days. We usually keep ours for 3 or 4 nights in the summer.
I bet that you and Edie will still have a special bond throughout your whole life my grandmother and I were very close. We never spoke of periods, or boys because she wasn’t that type of grandmother but she supported me in every other way. I miss her so. I was so blessed to have her until I was 41.
Annie - I hope your dad doesn’t wander too far. It’s a scary situation.
Betsy - that’s a lot of work cleaning up the yard.
Barbie - thank you. I hope that a job offer happens during my practicum to start in September.
I need to go through my hope chest/coffee table again. I want to refinish it. The emptying of it is a chore in itself.
It would be a sheet at a time going through.
Kelly - what a great story about the little girl and the spaceship.
I bet you’ll be happy and tired when everyone comes for a visit. It will be nice though. Is this the first time they have been for a while? You usually go to them correct?
Rita - that was a busy day! I used to enjoy those days too. I hope to again someday soon.
Kim - isn’t that crazy! I have read some magazine articles from the 50’s and had a laugh, but this was a whole other level.
Tina - I hope your head feels better soon.
On keeping GrandsMy parents went to a dance almost every Saturday night and even though we lived in the same driveway it was a special treat to spend the night at Grammie and Grampie’s. Still some of my favourite memories. Grammie used to let me lay in bed with her to listen to a story. It was incredible.
When my girls were young, my Dad would come get them for the weekend, Mom never did unless Dad was going to be home. Rodger’s Mom would come grab them too. I was so thankful to get those breaks. Rodger drove truck and I waitressed full time, my now SIL boarded with me and helped, but just having the freedom to sleep in after getting off work at 1130-midnight was so wonderful. Our eldest was a very early riser, if she slept until 6 I was lucky. When you don’t get to sleep until almost 2am it’s hard!
Pictures of exes.I had one long term boyfriend before Rodger. I had some pictures of him and his family. I uploaded them to FB and put them in a private album for his Mom. I threw most of the others out. I think there are a couple around, it’s part of my history. There are also some of Rodger’s long term girlfriend before me. She actually even donated to Kaitlyn’s GoFund Me. It was all such ancient history now, they are just considered old friends. We were also married young. I was 18 and Rodger was 22 so maybe that’s why it doesn’t matter as much.
Joy - our weather is unbelievable, it’s worrisome though what the fire season will bring. I saw that Athabasca already put a ban on fires without permits and that the province has started the “fire season” three days ago, about 6 weeks early. I really hope for all of our sakes that we have a wet March and April.
Debbie - I’m glad you mentioned the brand of markers Heather was using. I have a $25 gift card from Amazon. I think I will order a set.
I bet DH’s stuff would sell much better than the cute stuff. I find the people shopping these days are more into their own interests and barely want cute or pretty anymore.
April - So glad you received some good news regarding your son.
Lanette - I used to wear make up and do my hair all the time, I only wear make up for special occasions now. Currently I have been wearing my hair in a pony tail or braid because it’s driving me crazy. I’m just not sure what I want to do with it so have done nothing.
My FB status memory today from 14 years ago was “my guardian Angel is thinking about switching careers.”
Since I’m sure at the time mine was the woman that helped me most through the teen years she probably thought it a lot. I miss her every single day
Well my weekend that I thought was going to be filled with boredom took a turn this afternoon.
I had asked Kaitlyn yesterday what she was doing and she told me she was babysitting Lauryn’s best friends daughters (Charlotte 8 and Elliot 4.5)this evening. Their parents meet with friends at a restaurant the last weekend of February every year to celebrate being introduced by said friends in that restaurant 16 years ago. Today Kaitlyn called me and asked what I was doing and I said I assume by this call I’ll be babysitting. 😂 she said I always amaze her when I know what she wants before she opens her mouth. Anyway her and Raquel are making Ukrainian Easter eggs tomorrow and they thought I would like to join in, so I could babysit and then head to Raquel’s. This made the most sense for driving, but it’s been a long long time since I’ve driven a secondary highway late at night. I hope the parents get back soonish. I’ll grab a coffee for my drive I think.
I have one dog sleeping on me that they are watching for a friend and their dog asleep on the floor. Mat’s mom was the one that died suddenly on Feb 5th so they have her dog now too who is sleeping on the couch. It’s very quiet here now.
Well I’ve written a novel so I should actually post this.
Tracey, west of Edmonton for a bit then heading Northwest further still.
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Photos of Exs ... My parents have the wedding photos from my first wedding and possibly some other photos of my life then.
I've got a few photos with "boyfriends" or guys I was seeing because they were on bicycle rides with me and the photos were taken on the event.
Bees ... we don't have any right now. We gave our tiny little colony to our mentor so that they would merge with one of her colonies, but they've been surprisingly determined and want to live on their own. Nevertheless, our mentor doesn't consider it likely that they'll make it through the winter.
Markers ... Heather is using graphic markers or alcohol markers. They're what I use mostly when I do my colouring.
Here's a bucket of mine back in October 2021. I've got lots more now and several different brands. I pick them up wherever I can get them relatively inexpensively / on sale. They vary in quality and colour but are roughly the same.
I think Copic markers are supposed to be very good ... or I'm guessing that because they're expensive!!
Machka in Oz
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »I've been considering becoming a pharmacy technician.
Annie in Delaware
Annie,
I know all pharmacy technicians in my area are required to stand at all times. Is it the same in your area? Is that something you think you could reasonably do?I'm on a roll thanks to all the talk of decluttering here on this thread. I sold the chain link enclosure for $250 so I can fund my landfill trips with that windfall. :-)
Keeping busy in the yard is good therapy. My yard is beginning to look more tidy and tackling what needs to be done feels good. Lots to do and I get physically tired and sleep better.
Next month will be 2 years since Jack died. The first year I kind of muddled by this second year I am doing better.
Betsy in NW WA
Betsy,
My decluttering efforts came to a complete standstill with the rain. My husband is so excited to have the good weather back that he is out hunting coyotes with the girls. He planned it for three days. I too hope to sell some things as I go through my decluttering, but it has to be eBay worthy, since my husband hates yard sales and says I should donate all of it or keep it. No in between.
I complain, but I'm supremely lucky to have him. He is everything a wife would want in a man. I am sorry you are missing your husband. I can hear in your words that it's still tough for you even this far along. You must be a very strong woman. I'll be praying for you.
Today Jake is giving his golf clubs to the daughter of a good friend who is driving over here from across the Puget Sound. It is a big step for him even though he hasn't played golf in several years.
My decluttering has the been the painful sort of one page at a time--lots of emotion with not much to show for it. Barbie in NW WA
Barbie,
I'm so happy no one in our family golfs, especially after my husband told me about the biggest golf hoarder I've ever heard of. My husband went over to his house to purchase something for his hunting stuff. He said the guy asked him if he golfed and wanted to self him some clubs. The man took him to a room that was lined with golf clubs like wall paper. He admitted that he can't stop buying them. Wow!
On a different subject, my decluttering needs a boost. The hubby has so many other projects in the fire he doesn't have time to help, and I need his help since I can't lift the heavy boxes. I'll get back to it, though. No worries.
@KJLaMore
Oh is that all, "all you had to do was build a spaceship." LMBO what a wonderful story.
You know the hardest thing for me to get rid of in the decluttering game...children's books. Go figure.
@kevrit
I love coconut flavors, milk, candy, tea (yes I have some). Let me know the brand; I'll look for it since you liked it.
Oh my, today is National Chili Day. Everyone has been dying for some chili. Perhaps I'll have to make some this week.
@ginnytez
Ginny and all the rest of you snow people, lol
I would love to get a little snow instead of just swampy rain. You all put up the prettiest pictures.
@dlfk202000
Those Godzillas are out of this world!!!!! How much do you charge? I would love to get one for my son.
@ATnowornever
I was so saddened to read about your son. Life just doesn't always cooperate for us, does it. I'm happy he is doing so well considering. My prayers are with him and you.
I'm still feeling wonky due to my change in depression medication. I'll be happy when it's complete and I can judge for real whether it's working or not. It's making me want to eat everything for one thing, and that's not really normal for me with or without a diet. I only have problems with my NES and liquids like soda, not daytime eating.
My SIL loves to cook for us, and he sent over pulled pork sandwiches, corn on the cob, and mac and cheese tonight. It's so hard to say no when it comes with good intentions.
We finally put a deposit down on an Alaskan cruise. Of course we won't be taking it until August 2025. I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself. I know. Silly; especially so far out.
Tuckering out, will post later. Bless those I missed.
Michelle in NV7 -
ATnowornever wrote: »Good evening 🌛
I got some really good news yesterday evening. I haven’t mentioned this before, but my oldest son (41) was hit by a car on Jan. 3rd and critically injured. He was in ICU for 3 weeks in a coma with 2 skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, brain swelling, facial fractures, internal bleeding, collapsed lung, and all the ribs and collarbone on one side were broken. He was moved to a critical care center toward the end of January. While he’s endured a lot of hurdles, (breathing tube, tracheostomy, feeding tube, and still being in a coma), they have worked with him at the center to where he no longer needs the trach, can breath on his own, and while he is still technically in a coma, he’s been able to open his eyes occasionally, and respond with a hand squeeze when they ask him to respond.
The good news is that he will be able to leave the critical care center next week, and go to a nursing home within half an hour from me, ( right now he’s 3 ½ hours away from me) for his care and physical therapy! The doctors at the hospital had very little hope of him recovering, or even surviving. But I know my son, he has been through a lot in his life, but he is strong and a fighter. So I told them not to count him out yet, and that he will surprise them all. And he has!
Official weigh-in day tomorrow. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Have a good evening. 🌃
~April from Southern Indiana
Very sorry about your son. I have been through something very much like this with my husband no so long ago.
The doctors were very doubtful about his recovery too, and he will never fully recover, but he's not doing too badly now.
There is hope!
Machka in Oz4 -
The markers are the 'present' I gave to John for Valentines Day. :laugh: I bought them from Amazon after Machka was talking about them. I really liked the smart storage box. They bleed through thinner paper, so you need good protection. And they are indelible. The girls had strict instructions on how to use them, and they had to put each one back as they used them.
April - You must have been through every kind of hell. I'm so sorry. Good news that he will be nearer. Our lives can be transformed in a second. It's good that he has you on his side.
KJ - Your spaceship is totally amazing. And it's so lovely that it touched that little girl.
Exes
I wrote two books about some of mine! I don't think John has read it. It really upset my ex husband, who felt slighted that I hadn't written about him. He's over it now, by his last email. I have everyone's photos, some letters, cards, mixtapes, poems written about me, even recordings of some of their voices on a tape from an old ansaphone! One important photo has gone missing, but I have hopes it may turn up.
It's my life, my history, my experiences that make me who I am. John doesn't own me. Luckily, he doesn't show any jealousy of the past.
He had an early marriage, short affairs, and then a long devoted relationship which lasted 25 years, before she died of breast cancer. Then there was one, 'oops relationship' just before me. I sometimes find myself having a bit of a twinge when he talks about his dead partner. More about the experiences they had together.
We grow through love, whether it's for a lifetime, or a season. I loved so many, who all gave me something unique and special. Some inspired novels, poems.
One of my friends was told by her husband to burn the letters from her long-term ex boyfriend. She still has huge regrets about that. Her husband is a prize b.....d anyway. She mentioned the regret again recently.
Time to get John a cup of tea.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Today’s gratitude: beautiful broccoli from Freddie’s yesterday. Made a colorful crunch salad.
Tina (gentle hugs)
Joy no sense in growing green beans if you and DH don’t like ‘em. Me, I don’t like fresh tomatoes, but will plant some for Joe…
Annie con VERY grats on getting your dad’s taxes done. 230 C of ice cream is a small price to pay for getting that task out of the way. Well done!
Barbie can feel how you still miss/grieve for Sasha ((hugs)).
Debbie likewise can sense how your DH’s attitude makes you feel invisible. It’s not a good feeling. ((hugs))
April what a shock that car accident must have been. Thankful he’ll be nearer soon. Praying your son can make as much (or more) recovery as Machka’s DH has.
Lanette Brava for your good attitude despite the saddest words…
Michelle in NV imho you are not silly to be so excited for the cruise. The anticipation is a big part of the enjoyment.2/24: Move mins- wii:12 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:47 Steps:5798I’m short of step goal and could Jeopardy walk my way closer but just too tired.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=2 CI<CO net=342 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, Post Office, BiMart, fellowship prep, filing. Wt:132.1
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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April: That must be such a relief after the initial prognosis. Prayers that he continues to.improve.
We had an overnight frost, just to remind us that winter is not yet done with us 😝 It’s not really surprising as it was one of those bright, clear, moonlit nights.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri2 -
We went to a luncheon today for my husband's school (He attended a private school all the way through).
They have a big reunion on the 50th anniversary of graduation, and then a few smaller ones for all those who have reached the 50th anniversary. This was one of the smaller ones so there were people who had graduated in 1973 all the way back to, I think, 1947.
They had copies of school newspapers on the tables, including one which listed my husband as editor. He went on into journalism after year 12.
And they had a photo of him and several other boys playing the bagpipes! 🙂
He thinks he is in another rowing with his team (4-man), but it is a little hard to tell.
And I thought I saw one one of him playing hockey on the monitors. He's the one in white in the foreground here.
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Tracey-I grew up with the sort of advice you posted for us! Then the late 60's and 70's hit and we were off to the races!
Lanette-our lives are filled with things that might have been. I have also thought about such things. As Heather reminds us, all of the experiences in our past make us who we are today-and I am content with me most days.
Children may decide to stay more towards Columbus than here so I am not certain what are plans are for while they are here. I need to get my flexibility out! I'm just looking forward to seeing them and getting break from work.
Will continue with house work goals today. Need to fit in a couple of work tasks also. Have a couple of key meetings this week on major issue that is very draining. Get dental implant started on Tuesday am so think I will work from home that day (that is one of my scheduled days from home any way).
Off to get stretches in before dropping by church. Have to pick up antibiotic to start Tuesday morning before dental work. Will also run into store to pick up sweet potatoes to have for dinner with meat loaf I am making for this week.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio6 -
Michelle in NV - We book our cruises more than a year in advance and it keeps us going all year! I love something to look forward to. Our next one starts at the end of April. It is a kind of extra , because we had so long to wait for the main one in October. John is paying for it.
We are currently on an advanced waiting list for summer/autumn 2025. The brochure should be out soon. I'm wondering what effect my health problems will have on insurance. You have to declare everything these days.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Good morning ladies!
My aunt went back to the ER last night, and I went over to sit with my uncle who is 95. My cousin asked me to feed my uncle dinner, but he said he wasn't hungry. Then he kicked me out around 9:00. I helped the best I could. I had a nice long conversation with my uncle, and found him wise and caring. I told him about the pharmacy tech thing and he thinks it is a great idea.
My aunt is home again. She had some sort of bowel obstruction. Lots of pain. My cousin's car is still there so she must have spent the night.
So things should be calmer today.
Michelle in NV I'm a little out of shape right now, but there's no reason I can't fix that while I study. I would prefer a standing job to a sitting job at this point.
Teddy feels so good on my lap. He is half Maltese and half cavalier King Charles spaniel. Very efficient at turning kibble into hair. I trim him every week. His leg hair is getting thicker and harder to trim. Better him than me!
Have a lovely Sunday my friends!
Annie in Delaware
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