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Kim ... hugs ... Today is the family meeting to discuss my mom's dementia and deterioration. I'm not expecting any surprises. Memory care is in her future. I have since learned more about the memory care unit within her assisted living facility and it I'm getting positive feedback. So that's a plus. Beth

Allie ... that's a beautiful wreath on that door! Lisa ... rikkin-frikkin-frakkin *(&*(&%&#^%#&*(&) ... :D :D :D Barbara ... glad you are in communication with Katla! Thanks for sharing Rita ... I remember the paint with water books and you're right ... they were better than the one you've shown us. Machka ... I went back…

Welcome Rusty! Rosemarie ... I like the new show Elspeth too! Simple and not full of gore... Machka ... where did I miss you are interviewing for a new job? Same organization you're currently with? Good luck! Carol ... I had sleepless nights when I lost both my son and my dad and again here when I realized that I'm…

Lanette ... I watched the video. Thank you. Kim ... UTIs are definitely part of the problem as she has them continually. We are now considering prophylactic antibiotics. While the UTIs worsen her dementia considerably, they are not the sole cause. :( Eclipse ... we were in the path of totality and the cloud coverage was…

Carol ... So sorry to hear of your brother's passing ...my prayers are with you and your family. Beth

Sue ... Glad that your tenant is finally gone! Eclipse Day ... Yesterday Buffalo had crystal clear blue skies. As I expected, today it is cloudy and gray. We'll see if we get any breaks in the clouds around 3:00. Son left an hour early for work this morning. I don't think he had any problems getting into the city. The…

Barbie ... I think Eclipse Mania is ridiculous. Still, I have eclipse glasses since we're in the path of totality. Given that it's Buffalo, I suspect that cloud coverage is going to be an issue. We will not be joining others for the eclipse ... just going to stand in my back yard. My son's employer, who is also in the path…

Carol ... Buffalo did not experience the earthquake today. We are west of New York City by about 300+ miles as the crow flies (thank goodness for multiple reasons)! We are supposedly on a fault line but it runs more towards Ohio? At the urging of an aggressive sales agent, I purchased earthquake insurance at one time. We…

Machka ... beautiful views!

Lisa ... you asked about comfort food. I have two things that my mom used to make for me. 1. What we called Creamed Eggs on Toast. A piece of toast, a sliced hardboiled egg, both covered in a thin cheese sauce. I'll be making some of that with my dyed eggs. My husband and son literally gag looking at it! LOL!! 2. Open…

Machka! ... Congratulations!! Tracey ... My mom isn't even in a full nursing care home. She's receiving assisted living care. Here in New York State (and all across the US) the rates for care are astronomical until you use up all of your private funds ... then it goes to Medicaid, a government funded program. Assisted…

Tracey ... yes, I pay an extra $2000 for "premium enhanced care" ... the facility's highest level of care ... which allows for my mom to receive one-to-one assistance in her care ... especially in transfers. The call button is a wrist-watch type of device that is part of that care. Not all the residents in the facility…

Barbie ... I'm a little late, but thank you for starting the new month. Heather .. that's a great write-up and you look wonderful! Glad to hear you've got a date for your surgery. Rita ...I'm so glad you figured out the cause of your anxiety attacks. A lot of the medications prescribed are off-label uses for…

Pip ... my SIL likes to say that our family puts the "fun" in "dysfunctional!" Families ...

Heather … interesting question. I have to think about this a bit. I have off the top of my head answers but want to give it more thought. Lisa … I loved your answer to Heather’s question. You have a mighty way with words Annie … sorry to hear your dad fell Easter Meals … we’re skipping the church breakfast to pick up my…

Evelyn ... I have spent the past week trying to perfect Kolachi (nut roll)... and my failures are driving me mad! :D And the biggest decision for tomorrow is whether to make a Lemon Cheesecake Pie or a Chocolate Mousse Pie! :D And it too know it's not about this stuff tomorrow, yet here I am ...

April … continued prayers for your son and praying your dad is feeling better soon. Beth

Rita ... We cross posted. I'm doing more than thinking of you ... will be praying as well Beth

Pip ... I too am sorry to hear you've lost your mom. Very glad that you were able to see her before she passed. Hugs. Michele ... sorry for the loss of your fur baby ... Rosemarie ... kind of concerned that you were still out of breath hours after using the treadmill ... Rita ... thinking of you and hope that all is calm…

Allie ... My prayers are with Tracy and her babies. Being born without a forearm/hand is not the end of the world ... just a new world filled with different challenges. I found this article about Carson Pickett inspirational and love that the title was not about a "disability" but a "limb difference." Beth near Buffalo

Heather ... very glad to read that you have finally been heard by a surgeon and have a diagnosis and a plan. Never doubted for a moment that John would be right beside you. My very good friend had both hips done at once and did amazingly well and recovered in record time. She was determined. I think you will be too. Rita…

Ginny ... I was in bed last night when I read your post so didn't post a response. My immediate reaction was those contractors are not to be trusted and their repair seemed like overkill. Then Lisa responded and everyone else. Getting other estimates and starting with small remedial steps as you've noted makes the most…

Tracey ... thank you for the photo app name! Your craft room looks great! Machka ... I've thought about where I live and where I would want to be. Our home is wheelchair accessible (also one level) so it really is somewhere to age in place. Except for the laundry. That's in the basement. Used to be on the main level but we…

Lisa ... thank you for sharing information on the scanner. I have boxes and boxes of photos to go through and after I sort them, I just want them to be digital. No way could I put them in albums at this point. Tracey ... Can you share again the name of the app that allowed you and Rodger to "fix" old photos when his dad…

Lanette ... you and your rabbit holes! :D Now, however, you have more information for a future decision. Yesterday I stayed within my eating schedule, but I failed to refrain from crackers :( Today I will stay within my eating schedule and I will not replace the crackers when shopping today! Beth near Buffalo where more…

Lanette ... what an exciting development. I am confident that you will make the best decision for you! Tracey ... the fact that two almost-teenage boys want to spend time with you is quite an accomplishment and a testament to who you are as a person. <3 Easter ... I plan to take my mother to church with us in the morning…

I have been eating outside of my preferred schedule and have been eating way, way too much. The scale confirms I've been misbehaving. Today, I'll work at keeping within my schedule. Beth near Buffalo

Carol ... just because medical science can keep a body alive, does not mean we should. You and your husband have been faithful in taking care of your BIL. Sadly, sometimes that care includes release. May you find peace in the days ahead. Praying for you, your husband and family. Beth

Allie ... I was thinking the same thing as Ginny. Have you considered being tested for Lymes? While you can't get Lyme's from a dog, the dog could have brought in a carrier tick which could make you sick. You've been so very tired ... Heather ... glad to see you're moving forward with an orthopedic surgeon. April ... great…

It was a beautiful morning ... but has since clouded up and has started s.n.o.w.i.n.g.... Sigh. Went to church and watched my boy sing ... hoping I can hear him again someday. I'm told his voice was beautiful and that the song touched many. Had hoped to have corned beef for dinner tonight, but I put the flat in the oven…