Thursday Checking In

Good Morning Sweet Sisters,

I'm recovering from the sinus infection.  After 48 hours of a killer headache, and my sinuses being closed, they are finally draining.

Be right back.

I'm back.  I started to post again yesterday, got pulled away from my laptop, and never came back.

I got an antibiotic and Prednisone yesterday, and after more than 48 hours of not draining, and killer headache, my sinuses finally opened and are draining.  Thank you Lord.  As soon as I'm done posting this I'll be calling the University of Michigan specialists for an appointment.

I have tons to do here, as I compete an organizing project, but am feeling some relief for all I've accomplished in the past two weeks.  I will take it easy do some crocheting, put away some laundry, and take a walk with Utley.  Oh, and I have an appointment for a haircut this afternoon.

I did treat myself to a pedicure yesterday, and it was heavenly, and not expensive at all.

Praying for so many of our sisters and their families.

Love and Hugs,

Trish

Good morning Trish and everyone....

Trish...I am glad the medication is helping with your sinus issues. Can't your doctor give you an RX to have on hand? You have had this so often. I feel so bad for you. I get sinus infections but nothing like what you experience. More prayers for you today!  

I am so glad you are accomplishing some organizing in your home. You sound so happy!!! 

As for me.... Oh what a sad morning it is. My heart is with Vickie, Butch and the girls. I know it is time for Butch to go home to the Lord. He will no longer have pain. He will have a glorious life in Heaven.

I know how hard it has been for Butch to let go and for Vickie too. What a wonderful marriage and family they have!

My prayers are with them all. I pray the Lord gives Vickie and the girls the strength to get through this and carry on. I pray they can find comfort in each others love. God Bless them all.

I so much wish I could do more for Vickie. If there was a way I would be there. Vickie is one strong lady that is for sure.  I love her so much!

I can't think anymore...I will check back in later. 

Prayers for all our precious OFF Family and their families!!

Love and many hugs to all....connie d

Hi Connie,

I feel the same way about Vickie and the journey they are on.  I believe that God has gotten her this far, and He will not let go of her ever.  She is strong, and will stay strong.  

Love ya.

Hi Trish and my OFF family to come:

I'm glad your sinuses are draining. Nothing worse than a sinus headache, unless it's a migraine. I've had both, sometimes at the same time. 

I feel better today ... not tired at all. I guess I needed two days of not doing much of anything. I took an hour and a half nap in my recliner last night from 6:30-8 p.m. ... missed the start of the White Sox game (which, considering the way they're playing, isn't much). And even with that, I still slept 9 hours well last night. 

So I'm up and will go to the Y this morning and get in the pool. There are supposed to be storms on and off for the next few days. Hope they hold off until I'm out of the pool.

Thinking of Vickie and Butch and their family today as he continues on his journey. Hope he'll be out of pain. 

Back to work tonight. Hopefully, it'll be an easy night. I usually don't do sports on Thursdays so that makes it a little less stressful. 

Have a good day.

Hello Eileen.... I am so glad you got caught up on sleep!!! I am sure you are feeling much better!!!

Have a great time swimming today. That sounds so cool and comforting.

We are getting storms off and on too. I woke up with a horrendous headache. I was up most of the night. I just couldn't sleep at first. I finally went to sleep about 3:30 AM and up at 8:30. I will try to nap later. Naps don't usually work for me but I will try anyway.

Butch, Vickie and their family are foremost on my mind today! I know we are all sending love and prayers their way.

I will check in again later....can't seem to concentrate today.

Lots of love and hugs......connie d

Ladies,

I am back from a week of scoring AP exams and over eight days, I read well over a 1000 essays and my head is still swimming. The pay is great and I use the week for a mini vacation to earn money for a huge vacation. LOL.   KC is a nice place and the food was marvelous.  Spending the week with thousands of educators as we score these essays is amazingly hard work but we have so much fun...High school teachers and college professors all getting together to try and bridge the gap for these kids as they transition from high school to college.  Yeah.  

I was not able to post as much as I would have liked because of the all day long schedule and my knee giving me the fits from all the walking.  Anyway, I have missed you all and thought about you guys and especially our Vic as she spends her final days with her Butch.  My heart breaks for her and last night, after driving back to AR with my sweetie by my side, all I could do was think of us women who have to say our final farewell to our husbands.  Sadly, women usually live much longer than their counters and this creates the conundrum of just living afterwards or really living.  My DH always tells me with the insurance money, he hopes I do the world tour and sees all those places we planned to visit and I tell him if I die first, he needs to save the money so he can pay people to take care of him when he can no longer care for himself.  Vic, I hope you have some plans to stay busy and I know you will.  

Eileen, I hope what's his names mom knows he can get violent....

Connie, I hope you continue making progress with the walking...I really need to follow your example.

Everyone else, I hope the rest of your day is productive.   

Hello Jeannie....I have been wondering where you were. I thought it must have been something involving your students. I am glad you had fun with the AP exams!

So sorry your knee is flaring up again. I hope it gets better soon.

All of us are feeling the pain Vickie is feeling during the final last moments with Butch. My heart is heavy and hurts from the pain. I am having trouble feeling anything today. They are the only ones on my mind. 

I had an appointment with my nurse today  and completely blew it off until she contacted me that she was here!! 

I did manage my walk today....people kept asking me if I was sick....I guess I must look pretty bad! Not enough sleep was all.

Have a good evening....I love you....hugs too.....connie d

Yeah, Jeannie, I told her he can get violent. I told her to be careful. I worry about her. She's in her 80s. I was able to fight him off. I guess some of tha****er exercise has paid off.

My thoughts are with Vickie and Butch today.  I lost my husband suddenly; Vickie has been suffering through this ordeal for several months and it has had to have a toll on her.  She has been able to give Butch her love and support, but it has been draining on her.  I'm sure she is exhausted.  God bless her and Butch.

Jim is home - I picked him up at about 2:00.  His stomach was almost flat when we left the hospital.  He just took a shower and we notice his stomach is already filling again.  He has to take his medicine exactly as prescribed, and we have to adhere to a low sodium diet to the "t".  Still 10 days till the appt. with the new doctor.  Wi**** was sooner.

I'll be continuing the watch, waiting for Vickie's post.

Mary