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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…

Eating Out ... I like eating out. No cooking. No clean-up. But I am almost always disappointed in my meal. Computers ... I've had Dells, HP, Microsoft Surfaces and Mac. I love my Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch and would be hard pressed to go back to other brands. I find the Apple products easier to use. Tracey ...…

Heather ... you look wonderful in Bea's birthday photos.... and knowing you were in pain shows that you know how to put on a brave face. Kylia ... hugs. Sometimes we're the bug; sometimes we're the windshield. Sorry you were the windshield this time around. Joy ... 16 dozen pierogis? My back and hips would be locked up…

Kim ... family can be so dysfunctional. Hugs Allie ... for decades I sent gifts to my two nieces that we no longer saw due to a very nasty divorce situation. Never heard a reply. Never even knew if they got the gifts. I reached out every year. Christmas. Easter. Valentine's Day. Birthdays. Nothing. And I almost stopped. My…

Heather ... arthritis IS depressing in my opinion and bone spurs are no joke! I have had great success with physical therapy in relation to osteoarthritis in my knees (diagnosed in my 40s). Pain reduced and mobility regained significantly with PT. Still, surgery is in my future. My husband, you might recall my discussions…

Chicken ... finding tender chicken breasts is a challenge! I try to find the smallest of the packs at the store. Anything the size of a football you have to question whether it's really chicken! :D The best chicken I ever had was from an older man who drove a truck with a freezer in the back and delivered to our home.…

Machka … Happy Birthday! Beth

Annie ... don't tell your dad about the light that is out!! Debbie ... Happy Birthday! Vicki ... Is your husband close to getting Medicare? The insurance thing really does stink. Still going to worry about you though ... Today was Spring Clean the kitchen table and shelves. Did that and then tackled the family room. I can…

Allie ... Ovaltine! My mother swore by it for years when she couldn't sleep. A cup of ovaltine in the middle of the night and she then soon fell asleep. When cleaning out her house before moving into the assisted living facility, we found cases of Ovaltine. She loved the chocolate flavored. Beth

Well, there are those who clear the codes and then take it to the inspection center quickly hoping it doesn't come on during the inspection ... ;)

Tracey ... I love your new haircut!! Makes you look younger and sassy!! Kylia ... sorry you've got the crud... April ... yay for you! Needing smaller clothes is a great feeling Vicki ... you are not feeling sorry for yourself... you are rightfully recognizing your limitations! I worry about you ... So I decided to spring…

Engine Lights ... in New York State where I live, your vehicle will not pass the yearly state inspection if the engine light is on. It must be fixed. It's a a costly pain in the .... Healthcare...I am not a fan of the US medical community by any stretch ... they failed my son. But I can say that I've never experienced the…

Debbie ... it will take a very pointed conversation to get all of her information. Are you her only child? If so, you need to become her POA or if you have siblings, that decision needs to be made. It requires an attorney to draw up the papers and best to do while your mom is mentally sound. If it were me, I would visit…

Evelyn ... the first thing we check when we get an engine light that is indicating an air leak is to take a look at the gas cap (if you have one). This just happened to my son's car and removing the cap and making certain it was on securely solved the problem. He had just gotten gas earlier in the day when it was nasty out…

Good morning! Heather ... how frustrating that your appointment was canceled! Unacceptable really ... Michele ... $22,000 is a lot of money! Margaret ... thinking about you this morning ... how are you? Hoping to do some outdoor yard cleanup this morning before the weather changes later today. It will just be a start. We…

Barbara ... did I wish you a Happy Birthday?? Happy Belated Birthday!! It sounds like you had a grand day. Rita ... Happy Birthday!! Heather ... I'm praying that your medical team is quick to find an answer to your leg pain! Annie ... I think Rosemarie's advice to seek out an expert in Medicaid laws pertaining to nursing…

Kay ... thank you for sharing your journey with weight loss. I was reflecting just this morning that I have been doing the same thing with the same results (not what I am hoping for) for too long. The approach you are taking is sensible and resonates with me. Covid does a lot of strange things. My hearing tanked after…

Barbie ... thank you for leading us into March! Carla from Ohio ... Welcome! Heather ... like Machka, I wondered if the Doppler test is also looking for clots. I hope the test gives you some answers. Machka ... Other than white and black, the company that will provide my processor only has hair colors. So I have chosen a…

Barbara … add my name/photo/whatever to the note to Katla. Thank you

I am sorry I am so behind on commenting ... just a few that I remember: April ... I was so sorry to hear about your son's horrific accident. I am glad that he will be closer to you but I know that being closer, in no way, means that things are easier. My prayers are with you and your son ... Anna ... congratulations on…

Hello Ladies! ... I have been reading and commenting in my head, but by the time I get to public commenting, everything has already been said. I've been cheering, grieving and praying for all of you! Evelyn ... February is not my favorite month either. Today marks 3 years since my son died. I'm ok. A friend shared this…

Rosemarie ... my CT scan is scheduled for this Friday! And, yes, the cochlear implant is considered an outpatient surgery. I'm told I'll have a dressing over the site/incision and after two days can get my hair wet! The sutures are dissolvable. The device itself won't get activated for at least a month to allow for…

Rebecca ... great photos. So happy for you! Tracey ... I like your new color scheme in the kitchen! Annie ... I am guessing that your dad might not be a candidate for cochlear implants given his age and increasing dementia. Besides being a surgical procedure (which most doctors try to avoid with the elderly), there is a…

The cochlear implant consultation went well. All of my questions were answered and I'm considered an excellent candidate given the severity of my hearing loss and my ability to adapt/learn language. I'll be scheduling the surgery after a prerequisite CT scan of my cochlea and temporal bone to make certain there is no…

Eclipse ... Buffalo is right on the centerline in the afternoon this year. I'm with you Lisa, wouldn't travel to it or anything else where large crowds are gathered. Kay ... I understand wanting to see an aging relative ... time is not a given. It probably would have been best though to just "show up" and not give a "heads…

GFR/Lab Tests ... my GP orders and reviews labs every 6 months as I take NSAIDS daily for arthritis. Honestly, I am not impressed with the medical community. I understand that they are over-worked, but there has to be a better way than some of you are experiencing. Taxes ... I completed my husband's and my taxes as well as…

Kim ... so sorry about Levi ... hugs Allie ... sorry to hear about your Aunt. My advice would be to go on the cruise. I'm surprised Tracy got rid of Mile's baby things already. Dresses/Skirts ... Episodes of DVT over the years and venus reflux problems have left me with unattractive legs so I gave up dresses/skirts years…

Carol ... you are allowed to be frustrated with your BILs situation. Caregiving/overseeing others care is time-consuming. I admire you and everyone else who travels down this path. Margaret ... continuing to pray for you during these days of sorrow. I'm so glad that you are prioritizing your own mental health! Heather ...…

Michele in NV ... I see you found the February posting! Ignore my January response. So sorry to hear that your Grandmother has fallen. They really have no choice with broken hips but to try and repair them. Otherwise she lives with unbearable pain. It's a no-win situation. Praying she comes through the surgery ok! Edited:…