MONDAY! (I seem to have somehow missed the weekend...where did it go?)

Dear Connie:

Life goes on, doesn't it.  In the city where my Mom used to live, they had a volunteer team set up by the city hall, of volunteers assigned to clear the sidewalks and driveways of the elderly and the disabled and others in need. People had to call City Hall and ask to be put on that list...is there something available there?  If not, perhaps you could appeal to the city/town officials for that to be done. You could do as I do, do all the phone work and letters (when you have the energy) and others can do the physical work.  Especially since the town/city bylaws usually insist that all sidewalks be kept clear for pedestrians. That's how I get alot done...I organize and get others enthusiastic about my ideas.

PLEASE do NOT withdraw from this group. We need YOU and you need us. Why crawl out from a warm cosy blanket and sit uncovered alone and cold?  We are all here to support eachother.  Hang in there, Connie..we all have our "days" and get so much from this group.*hugs*

Nancy B

Nancy...thank you.....it is just been a long, long time since I have had much good to post.  My  hard "days" have turned into "month's and years"!

This is my sister's home. The driveway is where I park and the city is not responsible. I spoke with a couple friends and they said to call and they will do it for me. I will try  to get them the next time it snows. They always have so much to do themselves. I hope I can get ahold of them.

Thanks for the comments and ideas!!!

Love....connie d

Connie!!! Don't you DARE stop coming in here!!!!!!!!! We need YOU and you need US!!!! Heck look at all the *****ing I have done and getting more so lately...sighs..........

What was mentioned on calling for some help to clean your walks etc good idea!!! Maybe the aging group in your area or maybe even the news people...I remember they did that back in Saginaw a few years ago...news people came out to clean the elderly or the sick walks and driveways...turned into a good deal....lots of people came out to volunteer!!! Worht a s try to place a call or two...:-)

HUGS HUGS HUGS

Judy...thanks my friend! I will be working on getting help. Some friends have offered to help me out already.

I should be able to do this snow removal on my own. That in itself makes me mad. In the last year my health has not been good. I think I need to go to someone and have more tests taken. My body is riddled with spasms all the time. My muscles are so sore it hurts to accomplish anything. I have trouble just walking now. I can't believe this is all just Fibro related.

Thanks for caring...LOVE....connie d

Sweet Connie,

You are one of the NICEST people ever and you always have a cheerful remark for everyone.  Please don't be so hard on yourself.  It's okay that you talk to us when you're having a tough time.  That's what friends are for--to listen to one another and to offer support and love.  I count you as a dear friend and I want you to always feel you can talk to me.  I certainly do my share of complaining about life on OFF.  We all do.  It's okay, hon.  You're just being human.  We all love you!

Vickie...you are so special...thank you!

I am just not feeling much good to anyone. I am so consumed in pain. Like I told Judy I am concerned it is more then Fibro. I have spasms all the time all over my body. I need to call my doctor again. More test need to be done.

Love.....connie d

Hi Nancy and my OFF family:

Nancy, I hope you are going to find out why your white blood count is low. At least now you have faster Internet. Don't know if I could stand it.

We had thunderstorms last night and then the temperature dropped. It's now 32. Time for sweaters. I woke up with a headache and to the pounding music from either upstairs or next door (at 9 a.m.). Headache is now gone and the music has quieted. I have to work today even though it was my day off because my boss forgot to schedule someone for one of the shifts, so he asked me, said I'd get paid OT. Sure, I need the money. Running out of gas quickly ... the gas light went on in the car and I don't get paid til Thursday. Hope it will be O****il then.

Well, got to get going. Have a good day.

Hi Eileen:

I do hope that your new home brings you comfort and joy and that Julliette feels comfortable and content in her new environment..seems noi matter WHERE we move to, there's always someone who goes against the grain. *hugs*

Nancy B

Hello everyone!

I'm late posting today.  There's been a lot of "traffic" on OFF today.  Some good and some not-so-good, but that's life, isn't it?

I have my little bit of skin cancer surgery today.  I'm doing okay with it.  One place was pretty big.  It took 7 stitches, so I guess he took out quite a chunk!   No pain or discomfort to speak of, but I am tired and so wishing I could just go to bed.  It's only 7 p.m., and I know I have at least another hour before I can get Benny to lie down. 

Butch will have to take out my stitches for me.  The doctor wants them to stay in for 2 weeks, but that will be the 24th, and his office is closed for Christmas that week.  They wanted me to come in on the 21st, but that's the day we're closing on the house in Nacogdoches.  So I told them that Butch was a medic in the army and he could take them out for me and the doctor said okay!  I've seen Butch do "surgery" on animals before, but in 31+ years, I've never let him "operate" on me!  Tee hee!  This should be fun.

We are having a hard freeze here tonight.  Low about 24 or so.  I have tried to fix a shelter for Butch's lime tree and pepper tree (both in big pots).  I've got them up again the house and a sheet over them and a small lamp on the floor under the sheet.  I hope they make it.  He is so attached to both those trees!  He loves plants the way some people love pets or babies. 

I made vegetable kale soup for supper with hot cornbread.  Yummy.  My tummy is warm and full.  Benny still won't try soup, so he had mac n cheese and a hot dog.  Now if I could just go to bed, I would be so happy. 

Thank goodness Christie is off tomorrow.  I won't have to do very much but just rest my arm and laze around.  I'm looking forward to a pajama day spent reading in bed.

Love you all!

Dear Vickie:

You sure have so much on your plate, I admire you to be able to handle so much on your own and always taking on more yet. I, on the other hand, have never been alone, moving from my parents' house into an apartment with my husband so I have always had someone there for me. It makes me wonder of I'd ever have the courage that so many like you show, having to make all the decisions on your own.

Happy to hear there's little discomfort with the skin cancer issue, still it was a trauma to your body so hopefully, you will be able to rest very soon and be gentle to yourself. *hugs*

Nancy B