Monday...here we go again!

Afternoon OFF family...its windy here and some rain..have a wind warning out til late tomorrow for our area...tenants worried about losing power...nothing I can do if it does go out...told them electric co knows alot are on oxygen here and they will get it back soon as possible...until then think positive!!!

Have several calls from tenants no electric heater or their windows are leaking big time...OMG what a mess....Rick and Jason working their butts off today!!!

Nothing else to talk about...keeping all in the path of the storm in my thoughts and prayers!!

HUGS

Hi Nancy and my OFF family:

Nancy, I have issues sleeping, too ... my knee keeps me from getting comfortable. I sleep in one or two hour intervals. I wind up sleeping on my back with a pillow under my legs, which is not how I want to sleep, but it's the only way that seems comfortable. And I have to get an ice pack for my back. I'm in a lot of pain at night mostly. During the day I'm fine. And I used to be able to go sleep in my recliner, but now my recliner is broken, so it doesn't recline anymore. I have my legs up on a dining room chair with a pillow in between. Not exactly the most comfortable.

A friend of mine just moved to the Jersey shore and had to hightail it out of there last night when the evac order came through ... she left with a dog and three cats. Hope all will be well for all in Sandy's path.

I thought about going out and looking at apartments today, but it's windy and chilly (well, 51 ... seems colder than that, but maybe not). And I didn't sleep well, so not in the moving around move, other than to do some PT today. Maybe later I'll be more in the mood. Juliette laid on my newspaper for a long time so I didn't get to read it for a long time ... I hate to push her away when she feels like snuggling.

I have no big plans. I may not get out of my jammies today ... just depends on my mood. Hope everyone feels OK.

Carolyn, glad your daughter's divorce is final at last. Try to take some time for yourself for once.

Well, that's all from me. Have a good day.

Good Morning Nancy and Ladies,

I attempted to post the morning thread during the night, but passed out from exhaustion and woke up very late this morning.  I still have power, and have no clue if and when I will lose it, and if or when it will be turned back on, should I lose it.  The worst of Hurricane Sandy has not hit yet, as the storm is just offshore from Atlantic City, New Jersey.  

Sunday was a lovely day.  I spent part of the morning at church caring for four toddlers in the nursery, along with a dear friend.  From there, I went to a different first birthday party for a little angel whose parents were single parents.  At the party, they asked everyone to be seated, thanked everyone for coming, and then announced that their birthday present for their daughter was to get married right then and there.  Our pastor was there, and he performed the ceremony.  Almost everyone was shocked, as we all knew they were engaged, but except for their parents, and the pastor, nobody else knew.  It was a very special first birthday party for their daughter.  

The rest of the day yesterday was spent preparing myself for the hurricane, double checking a storm drain to make sure it was clear of leaves, and watching the World Series.  My poor son-in-law.  I was really hoping the Tigers would win.

Today, I will be doing some baking and cooking, in the hopes I don't lose power for too long.  Our local power companies have called in help from as far away as Mississippi and Utah.  We have been told that the crews can't attempt to repair lines until the winds stop, because of the danger of sending them up in the bucket trucks during the height of the storm.

I know that there are many people inland who will be dealing with excess rain, or snow in addition to the hurricane, or because of it.  I'm praying for everyone.

Carolyn, your daughter's ex is certifiable.  I remember when my kids were young adults, and were dealing with their father and my divorce.  I felt insecure, and one time made a negative comment about their father remarrying, and my son laid down the law with me.  It turns out I wasn't jealous of her, I felt threatened by her role in my kids' lives, that somehow they would stop loving me.  I quickly changed my tune, and now have a wonderful relationship with my ex and his wife.  They have invited my entire family to their home for Christmas dinner twice, including my siblings and niece and nephew.  When my sis-in-law remarried, my brother's widow, she invited them to her wedding out of town, and my kids, grandkids, ex and his wife and I all shared a table.  As a result, I am much closer to my kids than I ever dreamed I could be.  Your former son-in-law is hurting your grandchildren, and his relationship with them.  They are old enough to start making decisions for themselves where he is concerned, and they may have to lay down the law, as my son did.  

Vicki, I totally remember those days of getting my kids and myself ready to go to work and school.  I did the lunch packing the night before, and laid out the kids clothes the night before, as well as set the table for breakfast, with the cereal boxes out so the kids could choose as soon as they sat down.  I couldn't go to bed and fall asleep if I hadn't done it.  I wasn't a morning person, and couldn't think clearly enough to prepare my kids for school and myself for work till I had several cups of coffee.

Nancy, I don't have any experience as a cancer patient, but have a dear friend who must take naps, in order to function.  Our bodies must rest in order to heal from any disease or illness.  Please heed your doctors' encouragement about taking your pain meds and resting.  I totally understand your desire to be awake and do things.  I am like that and had so much difficulty in January and February when I was recuperating from major surgery on my leg, and experienced excruciating pain if I stood for more than ten minutes.  The hardest thing in my life was to be a shut-in for two solid months, except for doctors' appointments.  I am so grateful for all the help and visits I got from friends and family, as well as online friends.  I am praying for you.

Hugs and prayers for all.

Trish

Good  afternoon Nancy and everyone.....

Nancy please tell JB Happy Birthday from me! YUM Dutch pastries!!

I too am sending prayers to all living on the east coast and Canada too. Please keep safe and update as you can!  God Bless Kathy as she is out onboard the Coast Guard Security Ship.  Very scary time for everyone!

I had to be over to Pam's mom's apartment this morning early. Pam has a horrible time getting up in the morning. I wanted to let her get some good sleep. She is so exhausted! I had to let the cleaning service in to do the floors. We couldn't just give them a key. Someone had to be there to lock up too. I sat in the lounge outside the apartment. Of course all the elderly people were out walking around. They sat and kept me entertained!!!  They seemed so happy to have a different person to talk with....they were so cute!

Now I am going to take a nap soon. I had an awful night's sleep again.  Eileen and I should have chatted as we were both up at all hours!

Hope you all have a blessed day! Many prayers for all in need.

I have Halloween pics on Facebook. What a crazy time.....love my friends!!!

Love  and Hugs 

Good evening OFF family. Busy day here at work but I read everyone's responses.

I say Naps are great! Listen to your body and if it's says "lie down and rest" Do it. Embrace the NAP!

Okay Saturday I left work at 9pm (started at 0700) on the way home my gut got twisted for sure. I had just past Borgess Pipp so I headed on home thinking I could handle the pain from these adhesions. Had the nasty racking dry heaves while I was driving and thank God I had an empty cup in my car. Got home fine but the pain was intense. Thought I would have to have emergency surgery again. Took my Norco, xanax and Neurontin that the doc just started me on for stomach pain (not seizures). Called my hubby to come home from his card game. Stretched my body out on the bed, was too uncomfortable, just sat up in the recliner and the pain finally started to ease. I had Sunday off and was able to go to church and sing with the Praise Team. I have mainly been resting my bowel and just finished a lovely protein drink. Tomorrow I'll start on soft foods. I'm doing okay today and know I'm okay. I'm just thankful I have a high pain tolerance and can usually get threw these episodes. Yep, one day I will have to have surgery to release these adhesion's but I'm trying to hold off for several years.

For the people dealing with this terrible weather please stay safe! Hugs Debbie

Sending prayers for all of the storms tradegies and mishaps. on the east coast. I am home from colorado and glad to be here. Traveling today has taken a tole on my body. I am taking it easy tonight.

Carl downloaded Iobit on my dell and I need him to get rid of it!!!!! I hate it!!!!!

We;;; I need to go to Sleep, Carla