Slippery Saturday

Hi Off

Sorry I have been missing in action but I finally made it to the library so I could post.  Its been too cold to go outside but today isnt too bad till tomorrow. I went for my six month checkup with the bariatric doctor and they said I was doing good except my vitamin A is still low so they increased it to twice a day. Otherwise Im doing good. The depression is lifting so the meds are working.

I keep praying for everyone especially Vicki and Butch. I got a call from my best friend at 6am this morning and she needed to go to the hospital so I took her.  They think she has a bad gallbladder. For getting up early Im not tired and I went to bed later than usual.

Everyone have a good week.

Yvonne

Hi Yvonne......you have been missed....glad you could finally come back to us!!

I am happy to hear all your levels are so good. Upping your vitamin A will help quickly to get to the right level. Good to know the medication is helping your depression.

6AM...is early to get out in that cold weather. You were very nice taking your neighbor to the ER. I hope they remover her gallbladder. She will feel so much better.

Have a good day!! Doesn't it feel great to not feel so tired all the time!!

Love and hugs....connie d

 

Vickie, you're in such a difficult position - you want what's best for Butch, but he has to make his decision - and I know you will support him, whatever his decision is. It's a heart-wrenching situation to be sure. We all pray for you and Butch. ............ My days lately have been the same old thing lately ... all the snow and frigid cold keeps me mostly homebound, except for a daily early morning drive getting Jim to his appts. Monday I get my computer back - I'll be able to borrow books and do puzzles again. Hallelulia! --------- Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi Mary...yes...I agree....all my days are exactly the same too.

I am so tired of cold and snow...please tell me Spring will really be here soon!!!

You be careful driving out there!! Hope Jim got to all his appointments and all went really well.

Monday...YAY...you will have your computer back!! I hate not having a computer!!

Love and Hugs to you....connie d

Good afternoon Eileen and everyone...

I already posted and it disappeared....I will try once again!

Eileen I am glad you made it home safely last night. Be extra careful on those sidewalks today!

It is so nice that you have Richard there to cook. It is nice to have someone cook for you!! BBQ chicken and green beans with bacon is a favorite of mine too! Hopefully you will have plenty for leftovers today!

Sorry about your coworker. I hope all goes well for him.

I hope you have a better night at work tonight.

As for me...I am okay...been sad this week. The anniversary of my dad's death was three day's ago. It was a very long and hard death. Yesterday would have been my parent's wedding anniversary. Dad died 3 days before their 50th anniversary. My mom took this so hard. I remember those days like they were yesterday. I miss them and wish I could have them with me once again, just for a little while. I know I will see them someday. I have a hard time this time of year.

I spoke with Nic yesterday. Nic stayed home and took care of Gracie as she is trying to kick her pneumonia. They sat and watched movies all day. That little stinker has Nic wrapped around her little finger. Usually there is a limit to TV time!! Nic said, she would only eat sunflower seeds and drink water. I spoke to Grace and told her to drink some juice and eat something healthy. She said she will when mommy gets home. What a kid!!! Nic and Gracie are very close to each other. Nic thinks he is in charge...I think it is quite the other way around!!

Wishing you all a great day!!

Prayers for our amazing OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for some...like Butch and Vickie.

Lots of love and oodles of hugs to all....connie d

 

Dear Connie, I am sorry that you have a tough go of it this time of year.  Anniversaries are the hardest.  How heartbreaking for your family for your dad to pass three days before your parent's 50th anniversary.  I guess the only blessing in that is that he was free from earthly suffering.  They must have been very special people as they raised you -- and you are wonderful!

Hope Gracie is feeling better.  It sounds like Nic enjoys being a big brother and taking care of Gracie.  I'm glad they are close.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

 

Cindy P.

 

Hi Cindy....it has been a tough time. I keep trying to do the best I can. I agree it was heartbreaking. My dad suffered so...the cancer spread so quickly. He couldn't get the treatments we wanted for him because, he also at that time was having heart attacks. He was 84 when he passed away. He had a good life except for the last few months. He was so sedated all he did was sleep. I can still picture my mom sitting by my dad praying and talking so gently with him. I can't get that picture from my mind. It will fade away and I will deal with it better when this month is over.

April is hard because my mom died on my granddaughter's birthday. I was with my mom. I never left her side. Everyone else left but I wouldn't. I just had a feeling something was going to happen. During the night my mom woke up in horrible pain. They quickly sent her for an MRI. I found out then that she had bladder cancer. She never complained and no one knew she was having pain. She passed away shortly after the test, with me holding her hand. She was 88 years old. There isn't a day that I don't miss her. She was one of the bravest people I know. 

Thanks for caring and letting me discuss this. I hope maybe now I can sleep a bit better. 

Much love and many hugs to you.....connie d

Oh Connie,

I think I can relate.  I was not with my father when he passed, but he had been in a coma for 9 months.  He had semi-conscious moments, mostly for my Mom, and once when I flew out to visit. (He and my Mom had retired to southern CA and I was young and couldn't afford to fly out a lot.). My Dad was only 66 when he passed... He's been gone over 25 years now.  Hard to imagine. I can still hear his laugh! My mother passed 4 years ago and I miss her every single day, still. Her anniversary was 2/11 and it was very very hard for me.  My sister and I slept at her side overnight and we wouldn't leave the room... We were there with her, each holding a hand as she met the Lord. I will never forget it,  my mother was also an incredible woman.  Aren't we so lucky to have had these role models in our lives?  

Hugs to you at a very difficult time. You have your mothers strength and you will get through it.