RAINY Tuesday!

Good morning sistas!

Yes, that's a big smiley face next to the word RAINY!  Thank you, Lord, for the precious rain.  It started yesterday and has rained off and on ever since.  Oh, we need every drop!

I found it highly ironic that we are actually COOLER here in South Texas than many of you in the northern US right now.  Usually we are in triple digits for all of July and August.  This weather is screwy right now, but I'm not complaining.

I had a headache most of yesterday, but it doesn't seem to be with me this morning.  Thank goodness. 

We have lots going on this week, as you might imagine, prepping for Butch's departure on Saturday.  Yesterday evening I actually cried a bit about it.  And I've been having hot flashes, etc.  I think my menopause symptoms are getting worse.  These damn hot flashes are the pits.  I feel very hormonal these days.  Mood swings, etc., all the time.  It's like one big session of PMS.  I don't like it.

I've been dealing with what I think is RLS (restless leg syndrome) for the past several weeks.  So I finally googled it and found some interesting things.  Taking prozac can cause RLS, but I've been on that for well over a year, so I didn't think that was it.  Low iron is another cause, but I just had my numbers checked a few months ago, so I didn't think that was it.  And then I read that OTC drugs like Benadryl can cause RLS.  Bingo!  Haven't I been taking a Tylenol PM (or two) every night?  So I didn't take one last night, and I won't take another one for awhile.  It was a little better last night, I think.  Hard to fall asleep, though.

Well, Benny is begging me to come watch TV with him, so I think I will.  I can crochet while his shows are on.  Nothing much more to do on a rainy morning anyway.

Love you all!

 

Good Morning Vickie and OFF Family,

I had to take my car to the shop to get some work done.  I'm praying it's not too steep.  

I came home and took a shower and now I'm waiting for dear friends, who are missionaries to Muslims in Southern France, to stop by for a brief visit, since they are in the country for their son's wedding last month.

Then, a former teacher colleague friend is picking me up for lunch.  We haven't seen each other in a while, and I missed out last lunch date, and felt awful for doing so.

Must scoot.

Hugs,

Trish

 

Trish...hope the car repair is not expensive for you!!! OUCH!!!

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Hi Vickie and Trish and my OFF family to follow:

I am here earlier than usual after my radio frequency ablation (back procedure). Got to sleep at 3 a.m. ; got up at 5 a.m. Was at the surgical center at 6:15 a.m., in the room at 7:30 a.m., home by 9 a.m. I now have had breakfast, two cups of coffee and some water, so I feel somewhat human again, plus not so dry (hate not being able to drink anything). My boss has my car for the day; he can go do his shopping and get to his doc appointments today. I'll get my car back tomorrow. I'll probably take a nap soon, though. No sleep and good drugs has me very sleepy.

Not much else happening. Have a good day. Vickie, it's hot here .. 86 degrees (feels like 91). 

 

Eileen......so glad your procedure went so well. I am not sure why I always have numbness like I do. My surgeon said it is quite normal. Some people are just more sensitive then others. Guess that is ME!!

I always hate that waiting to drink....I get dry from some of my medications. I do get to take tiny sips now and then up to the procedure. That helps a lot. That first glass of cold water after the procedure is great!

Hope you have a good nap!!

Hugs and love....connie d

 

Eileen hope this makes you feel a lot better and soon!!!!

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Good morning Vickie and everyone......

Vickie....I am so happy you are finally getting some rain. I know how bad you need it. Menopause...YUK.....not fun to deal with those side effects. I get RLS sometimes too. I also take Benadryl because of Pam's cat. That makes sense as to why I have RLS worse since I came here. Not sure what to do....maybe I will contact my doctor. Thanks for the information.

Trish....enjoy your lunch with your friend. 

I am going to take a shower and then go to Walmart. I want to buy one of those corner shelve units for in Pam's tub/shower. I can then keep all my things in one area and up out of the way.

I sure am missing my Gracie and Nic. I was supposed to be going there at the end of the month but am still not allowed. I think my daughter is carrying this a bit too far. I also feel Megan has a lot to do with this! I am just so heartbroken!

Wishing you all a beautiful day! Prayers for many in need.

Love and hugs.....connie d

Connie...you are not allowed????? WTH is that all about?????

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Judy....I was supposed to go to my daughter's in June and again this month to take care of Grace. My daughter said I lied to them....her and Megan. I said I hadn 't had a drink in about two years. I forgot that my other daughter bought me a glass of wine at Jamie's wedding. Jamie said lying to them was going to take a long time to forgive. Thus I can't come down there. I have never had a drinking issue. They said a lie is a lie.
My depression is really bad. My grandchildren are my everything. I am working with my therapist. She thinks this is so wrong....there are other issues with them not me. This in top of no place to live is so heartbreaking. I try to keep strong and keep positive. I am grateful for many things in my life. Some days are harder then others.

Love you friend...hugs....Connie d

OMG Connie!!! One drink of WINE????????? Good Lord!!!!!!!! Its not like a case of wine!!!!!!!!! Maybe they need a shrink!!!!!!!!

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