IT'S SATURDAY!!!!!!!! WHATS UP???????
Hi Everyone. Having computer issues too, sometimes I can't get on-line and it drives me batty. One of my shortcomings (I have so few ;) ) is I am computer ignorant. The darn things amaze me - but I too dumb even for those computer books for dummies! So I ordered a cheap "tablet" and should get it Wednesday. If I disappear for a day or two, it's because this notepad has sh*t the bed! I want to buy a new computer, but don't feel comfortable picking a new one out. I don't have a lot of money. I saw those computers specifically designed for "elders" - but it costs too much.
Judy, you sure have a lot of stress and aggravation going on in your life these days. Connie is right when she talks about "family" -- today's young adults (and some not-so-young adults) just don't get it..."Family Life" is so important - with all the gadgets we have for calling, e-mailing, texting, tweeting, etc. -- we don't communicate in real life anymore. Everyone has their nose in an electronic gadget, they don't see what's right in front of them. No more family dinners, or family tv time all together. Just getting dinner on the table, sitting down to eat, and cleaning up after used to be a family event... no more. It's a shame really. Any way, I'm praying for your sister - she is going through such an ordeal and it's absolutely disgusting that her children don't keep you informed. You tenants, on the other hand, are just ignorant idiots! [Connie - I almost pee'd my britches when I read your comment about telling the old lady to take a bath and keep her legs crossed!!]
Jeannie -- I need some of your energy and I've got to rattle some pots and pans. Nothing seems appealing to me foodwise lately. I used to love to BBQ in the summer, and made salads too, even if I was just doing it for myself. Jim is such a PITA about food, it makes me laugh. He abused his body for years and is in poor health now because of it, but he's a picky priss when it comes to cooking and food. I can't count the number of times he'll ask if I washed the lettuce and tomato when I'm making a salad, or ask if I just saw a fly land on the plate on the counter.........I want to throttle him!! When he walks into the kitchen I just turn and go into the living room until he finishes - He tells me I'm a great cook .... but there's always a "but" added.
Connie, hope you're felling better, and Trish, I hope you have a good visit wih Erin.
Vickie, I hope you're resting today, recuperating from yesterday. Must be numb. Glad you're going go get away for a while - it will do you a world of good.
Yesterday was frustrating -- Jim hadn't slept all night because he had difficulty breathing. Called to see if he could get "tapped" -- doctor said anytime he needs it, just call and they'll get him in immediately. Yeah, right. Didn't work out that way. We called at 8:00 sharp first thing in the a.m. and were told message would get to woman who schedules the Taps as soon as she got in. They would not give me her direct number. She finally called around 10:00 and said she'd have to speak with the doctor to see if he would authorize it -- told her he said it could be scheduled any time as needed -- but she insisted she had to get ok, and then see if there was an opening. I asked her to check now and see if there's an opening because if not, we'd have to do the ER route again - but she would not chec****il she spoke with doctor. Needless to say, we didn't get a call back from her at all, and had to call a few times, before Jim finally got hold of the other woman who does scheduling -- too late to do it though. So she has now scheduled him for a "Tap" every Monday at 12:00 - so no more phone calls necessary. Communication seems to be a real issue with these doctors. Thursday he went to a cardiologist appt. -- he told person who scheduled it that he already had testing while he was in the hospital and everything checked out, but she insisted no, he needed another appt. -- got to the appt. and doctor said "I don't know why they sent you here to see me - you already had appropriate tests - nothing more needs to be done. A wasted trip -- and not the first communication problem. Jim is talking about wanting to go into Boston for a second opinion. I understand his frustration - but treatment in Boston would be a real headache -- because I'm the one that does the driving, and Jim has managed to take the joy out of driving for me -- because according to him I don't see other cars, I stay too close to tractor-trailers, I don't drive fast enough, I drive too fast, I hit every bump in the road, which causes him agony, etc., etc. etc.!!!
Well, I did get some lawn mowing done this afternoon, so I feel better -- got rid of some frustration!!
Love to all, and prayers too. I know I've missed some of you, but my feeble mind is tired now - please forgive!
Mary
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
Hi Mary...OMG I am the same way with PC's!!! DUMB as all get out!!!! I get so frustrated when things do not go right on one!!!! 
One thing living here in Ohio now I do not have to worry about my so called "family" coming to my funeral when I die!!! I have lived here now for what 6-7 years now and so far only my son has come here to see us. My mom has been here but only because WE brought her here to see the places we lived!!! I am so done with my family.
Thankyou for the Prayers for my sister.
What the hell is wrong with the medical field anymore??? Can't they figure out things without having to go through EVERYTHING several times before they GET IT?????? No wonder insurance is so dam high!!!!!!!! IDIOTS!!!!!!!! Prayers for your Jim and You ofcourse!!!!
Hang in there Mary...better days ARE coming!!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSS
Hello Mary....it sounds like you have been having a lousy week!! So sorry your computer is taking a dive. Mine sure has. It is older and I needed a replacement long ago. I am blessed that my (SIL) Greg paid for everything!! I appreciate it so much!
Mary...glad I made you laugh!! I could just picture her sitting out there with all the bugs swarming around her...nasty!
I am glad you now have a standing appointment for Jim's taps. That place you deal with has awful communication!! Please tell the doctor about that. They like to know these things!!
Tell Jim to keep quiet when you drive or you won't take him. He will have to find another way there. I am glad you walk away when he comes in the kitchen!!
I have to laugh...you must mow at least every other day. You are always mowing!! It is nice to keep it up. A bad yard makes the neighbors restless...LOL!!
Have a good rest of the day!! I wish I could go outside. Humidity is way too high for me.
Lots of love and hugs too....connie d
Hi Ladies,
I came to the library today. Not much going on with me this week. I was tired alot so I took couple naps this week. Just doing my usual walking and watching tv, reading and playing games on my tablet. I lead a very boring life. Im going to Walmart today to pick up a few things. I dont have much planned for next week either.
Judy I will continue to pray for your sister and you. Hope they can find some answers soon to her infection.
Connie I hope you are having a better day pain wise today. Wish they can find a cure for your illness. Ill continue to pray for you.
Eileen Praying for you too. Hope the panic attacks end soon.
Vickie Im sorry for your loss. Im praying for you and your daughters to get thru this. Hopefully today you can get the much needed rest that you need.
Trish Im praying for your mother and your family. Im glad you got to go away yesterday with your SIL.
Prayers for everyone else out there
Hugs,
Yvonne
Hi Yvonne....thank you for the prayers...I appreciate them very much. I wish I could find something for pain too. There are so many medications that I am allergic too. It makes it a lot harder to control. Thanks for caring!!
Walmart huh? I wouldn't go there on a weekend no matter what I needed!! Crazy people there!! In fact I don't go shopping on weekends period! You are very brave!! I hope you find what you want.
I did go walking as I said earlier. I was so tired I just wanted to go back home. Because of the high humidity I had to stay inside. Lots of halls on different floors to get the 3 miles in pretty easily. That just leaves me with my hand weights for later. I can only handle 5 pounds in each hand. I do 5 different exercise at 100 at each position. I am sure tired when I am done!! I so needed to get my arms and upper body stronger. This is helping! YES...it hurts like hell....some days are worse then others!!My doctor said I am doing great and to not stop. So away I go!
Your life isn't any more boring then mine. I do a lot of reading, walking,resting and putting puzzles together. Exciting isn't it!!
You have a good rest of the day!!
Lots of love and hugs...connie d
Hello my darling sistas,
I am finally home. And yes, I am tired. Too tired to post much today, except to let you all know that I made it home safely and I'm doing okay. Honest. I don't mean to minimalize events of the past year, and especially the last week, but I know how to do this. I've spent half of my married life being on my own while Butch was halfway around the world. In some ways, this doesn't feel much different. At least not yet. Maybe next week when I finally get to let down and be by myself, I might feel differently. But I am not going to fall apart or scream or throw things. So please, I know you all mean well, but please stop telling me it's okay to do that. I had a long, long time to prepare for my husband to pass. I will cry and grieve, certainly, but I am not given to histrionics under the worst of cir****tances. And believe it or not, I do not feel these are the worst of cir****tances. What my husband endured the past month? Now THAT was the worst of the worst. All I can feel today is relief and happiness that he is no longer suffering.
I plan to write and tell y'all about the visitation and the funeral and everything, but right now, I just need a bubble bath and bed. It's only 5 o'clock in the afternoon, but I'm done in. I don't even want supper. I just want to sleep.
I love you all. I didn't have the energy to read all of today's posts, but I will catch up on everyone soon. Lots of really good friends here. I count myself blessed.
Vickie
