What a week it was - it is improving but still tired from all the stress. Last week (Tuesday) in the evening I got a call from my sister that lives out of town that our older sister was in critical condition and looks like end of life. Joanne will be 87 in May. Long story short, she is going through grief with her husband of 64 years passing and she herself is so ill - but her body rallied and she is home, very weak but alive.

At the same time my legs (I have cellite on them) both started to swell especially the feet and left lege broke out in water blisters. Doc gave me some meds to help and a referral to have a wound care nurse look at them. Took the meds for a couple of days and one of the feet got a pink rash on them so I thought I might have something else going on. Called the doctor yesterday and today was told to continue with the meds and to come to his office on Thursday for a further assessment. As he will be wanting to look at both feet and the legs I am going to have to wear my 'house dress' with jammie pants underneath as regular pants wont be able to be pulled up over the ankles for him to look at them and I don't like going out dressed like this but that is the way it is. I am thinking I will need a second round of meds to help with the infection.

Tonight we continue with our study on the book of James with another couple from church. We have met3 weeks now and have only gotten to verse 12 of chapter one.

NOTE: My sweet husband just brought out a bucket of water and is going to wash up the floors for me- he is so sweet - love him so much.

Howdy Do my sweet friends!

I was totally out of commission Tuesday and Wednesday….pain and extreme fatigue and was down pretty much all day. Praise God, I am feeling a bit spiffier today…am dressed to the shoes and knocking some things off the chore list, a bit at a time.

That's wonderful, Kim! That you made do without the cane! I make trips to the kitchen without mine on occasion for practice. I do have things about that I can grab onto if needed….and I do wear my 911 button whenever I am up and about.

Prayers for your sweet sister, Marilyn…and for you in the time ahead. It will be a year May 8th since my brother passed away. God knows the depth of our sorrows and grieves with us in our losses. These ties come for us all.

I've got Natasha on call for my printer connection. Her hubby at least. I'm praying it will be a speedy fix….It's beyond me and other's ideas of "simple" rarely match mine! I just want to plug it in and print!

I'm working on some collections for give away, as I clean and sort my spaces. It always feels good to clear some space…

Wishing you all a blessed and beautiful day…Love and prayers!

The colors on that caught my eye! My desk top is covered with scripture and inspiration notes, laminated and held in place with glue dots. I have some I use as bookmarks too…in the regular books I use.

Wow! I looked up Bette and found you and Wade! That's beautiful. She has amazing talent. Thank you for sharing that info! That's quite a line of artistry you come from. In my younger years, I dabbled in sketching….lost two of my prized sketchbooks in assorted moves…one in Irving and one in Alabama….

When I was in 8th grade, I was given the task of doing sketches of some of my class mates in some Honorius type thing. I think there were four or six that had attained some special-ness! I was honored to do them! In one of my lost sketch books, I had a drawing of Jesus, one of David and a self portrait of myself….Can't remember what else…I recently gave away a sketchbook I'd bought, years ago, with good intentions but never used it. I always thought the talent came in handy in pattern making when I did the school travel bag business with Kelly.

I ran out of steam about 1:00 yesterday afternoon so crashed….didn't get up for dinner, dragged myself out at 11:30…to take my meds so will putter a bit before I go back down. I'd love to have "normal" sleep patterns but it is what it is.

My Sister kitty has not come for 5 days now so I am praying she's OK. She was ready to deliver and I assume that where she's at… somewhere safe…Poor kitty. I thing Calico Granny, is expecting as well and she is 13….they need to leave her alone! I wish they could all three be TNR'd.

I woke up with two new bruises….who knows where I got them. I do bang myself up on occasion…running into door frames and the like.

I hope you all rest well and awake refreshed and energized for the new day. Love you all!

I wish I had them to share! All I have are the sweet memories! It's awesome to think on the blessings God gave us all….and the various talents!

I am going to rest today since yesterday was a chore day and those leave me very achy, weak and fatigued. Thank God for the times of reprieve and recovery!

I'm so glad you're having a good day!

I'm going down for reading and nap time….Love you!

Thank you! I did rest well and rather long….nap was refreshing, was up for a bit around midnight last night…got up for real this morning at 4:30…. Cats fed, coffee on and plans for the day are brewing.

A new bug guy came on Thursday….for the roaches…that I did not have for my first 17 years here and they came with new neighbors. He was rather insistent that I clear cabinets and drawers to really be effective and I was equally insistent that all that is way beyond my abilities….sorry Charley. I briefly considered it a task for Natasha but decided against it….would require tubbing everything up, cleaning all areas, treating and another round…to put things away again. That has zero appeal to me at the moment. He did say my critters are of the German persuasion. ACK!

I'm off to get my coffee and jump start my day. Love you all….be blessed abundantly!

Spiders….eeek! I say "I recognize the black widow….and all others are brown recluse"…Yep…you get me, on the cabinet/drawer clear out….if I ever got things cleared out and cleaned up, I'd live with what fit in my dishwasher maybe? Canned goods would eventually be put back. Just sayin'….

Sister Kitty came this morning so I had all three. I expect to see some babies in about 5 weeks when they are weaned. I hope they are safely tucked away. She's such a sweet cat and would make a great indoor kitty, given the opportunity. I think I mentioned my neighbors taking Junior in and then casting him back out when they moved. That was so sad to me.

I had a rough night last night…am praying for strength and stability for today….for us all….and comfort in our assorted pain. God is aware of all we need.

I saw a blurb on FB on Jesus Calling….something like "we need to live within the boundaries of today"…the word boundaries caught my eye! I lost it when I clicked on here….forgot to open a new page.

Add in…I found it!

"If you try to carry tomorrow's trouble today, you will stagger under the load and eventually fall flat. You must discipline yourself to live within the boundaries of today." —Dear Jesus by Sarah Young, p. 186"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." —Matthew 6:34

I need to get trash out to the dumpster today…and I'd like to vacuum and declutter some. Praying I can carry thru on today's list. Be blessed today sweet ladies….Love you!

I got a notice from Walgreens, that my insulin is ready for pick up. Both have been changed as my Tresiba and Fiasp are no longer covered by my insurance. I'll venture out around Wednesday….and try to go to the bank to cash in my change. I have a reimbursement check from Capital One to cash as well…it's been 4-5 years since I've hiked inside the bank.

That's great! I'm so glad you are having good days to claim! I rejoice at such reports….no matter who of us has them! I had a good one today and was able to get some work done. I'll aim for more in the morning, as Natasha and hubby are coming in the afternoon to deal with my printer. Hope it's an easy fix!

Yesterday, I skipped my napping, rested well in spite of the pain and got up at 4:30….got a nap today, more normal, not 7 hours!

I cut 3 inches off my pony tail this morning. That qualifies as a haircut in my house! I saw online that Supercuts, where I used to go, had their locks changed because they quit paying their rent! Yikes….The last real haircut I got there was back in 2020 during the Covid restrictions. What's left of my hair these days is really dark blondish with grey overtones and I lose some every day. I have those pretty wigs in my closet but will most likely not wear them again. I haven't used makeup since the day I retired! I am OK without the vanities.

I'm going to go watch what passes for news….have a good evening and pray for sweet rest for us all tonight.

I have a scrip ready for pick up…a "complimentary" fill of the Tresiba until I ask my Dr. for a replacement. I have plenty at the moment but will go ahead and pick it up tomorrow…or maybe Thursday…and I can do my three thing outing: HEB for an order, Bank and pharmacy. I can cash my check at the drive thru.

I counted my "silver" last night and not counting pennies….have $41.50. Rather than stumble in the bank with it…I will use that as part payment for Natasha's services! I think her kids might like that. I have it all in a bag for her.

I've done better (way better) on the Tresiba than I did on Lantus or Levemir. The Fiasp works great as well. No side effects that I am aware of unless "chilling" is one…where I stay cold…extremities anyway.

I finally got trash to the dumpster! Praise God….that was considered hard labor y'all….I can't do a thing without God's strength. I'm embarrassed to admit, but it was 3 weeks worth! I get it to my car trunk and empty when I can't fit anymore in there! It's been awhile since I did a weekly run, due to the pain and weakness. I was so thankful to knock that off the list! I want to vacuum, dust some and clean the kitchen before Natasha comes this afternoon. I'm still puttering about with my collections for give away….a bit at a time in short spurts.

Sharing our Island here too, Missy! Hope you are having a blessed day at your spot!

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

I have enjoyed my birthday with my sweet grandbaby! Once her mama picks her up…I'm getting Longhorn for my birthday dinner.

Love and hugs

Wow! I got two containers of assorted dinner things and one of dessert and yep I had some! I got my meatloaf fix! That was so sweet of her and a real blessing to me. I had a salad or sandwich on my agenda otherwise.

I got another neighbob notice….meaning everyone got it….with a couple of pages of warnings and violations that could lead to eviction. I know the pressure Mary is under and this all comes from ownership who care nothing for tenants or possible hardships some of us face. Once again….I will quit feeding the cats (tho it wasn't mentioned, I know it would be soon) so will give the cat food to someone needing it. It makes me really sad…Mary and Shane will stay in my prayers. I dealt with some of this type pressure in my job….and understand well the angst of "it's about the money"….

My flower pot will go again as well as "sidewalks and doors are not an extension of your property"….gee whiz already! We are to get permission to hang something on our door or have an outside decoration. Oh well….they may make her take down all the lovely Christmas lights to save on the electric. I don't know how or why our electric doubled but it has and I'm thinking kickback of some sort. We also can't set anything outside like I used to for "give away" without permission. So things would have to be taken to the dumpster…or use the free things groups, which we have plenty of. I'm working on assortments at the moment as I am able, to post.

I rested well last night, got up at 7:00….which was good. I'm starting today, weaning myself from my precious kitties again….

I agree on the bull dozer effect. Mary was told "get on board or get out"….She deserves better than that! Like with my job, there are too many hands in the pie…daddy bosses down to the kids and ending up with 7 in authority….with 4 ways of management…

I pray I never have to move. While I could hire Little Joe's movers…they don't put things away for you, hook up everything or hang your wall things up again and all of that is beyond my abilities…therefore…I will comply to the best of my ability, seek God's care, help and provision, always…and do what I can to stay under the radar and out of trouble.

I've had 3 ladies come pick up things and am waiting for number 4, for the food and cat food. It was FCFS….but had several in line! I had to write the names and items down so I'd know who got what. I'm glad I mustered the energy to deal with this today! Tomorrow, I'll be working on canned goods and a clothes basket of clothes, hopefully. When this last lady comes at 1:00….it will be nap time for this old girl.

Oh yes! Attending services…whatever it takes for you. Prayers for that special time for all of you. I too, don't capitalize his name. …he is not worthy! Enjoy your day and take good care of yourself! Love you lots…

Thanks Love! For prayers for my living situation and beyond. God has all the details in our lives and is aware of every need and nuance!

It's been awesome! We do have some who have taken advantage but that's on them…not us who give things. I had one that after picking up a boatload of things, said "let me know when you have more stuff" and actually sent a message "I've been waiting on you!"…when I next offered things. Some took things with selling in mind. My thinking is…hey, it's out of MY way! We now have five such groups. I did not get to the canned goods on the weekend…as I was in rest mode. I actually did not get naps both days which is new and different. I'm surprised!

I did a new thing yesterday. I used my apple slicer to cut my yellow taters. It doesn't cut all the way thru so my taters looked like flowers. I roasted them with onion and bacon. Needed some green something. I'll do that again. This is not my picture…but it could be….I'll use olive oil, garlic and pepper next time.

I hope your day was blessed and beautiful yesterday! We had heavy rain/storms Saturday but yesterday was wonderful! Prayers for us all in this new week. Love you!