Saturday

Good Morning OFF sisters, 

Well, it is 7 am. It has been a crazy July thus far. 

I am up early to take the antibiotics for my severely infected tooth. I have been having work done to prepare my teeth for a partial plate. Ended up with an abcessed tooth. I have a high pain threshold, but this took me down. The dentist drillex a hole and cleaned out as much infection as she could (i almost never have pain in the dental chair and use very little numbing, but dang!!!!!) Anyway, my face swelled up so i look like a squirrel who stored on her nuts on one side. I have been on antibiotics and pain pills (i hate taking them) since Thursday.  The pain is less, the swelling down some. Not allowed to chew on that side. Back to dentist on Tuesday for more prep (getting infection out) and depending ob how it looks, a root canal. If infection still to much, back for another day for the RC. Then temp crown, then dentures, then permanent crown. I will be in tbe poor house by the time i pay thos off. 

As for the garage and garage door, 50 boxes sorted, 30boxes to the trash. Mostly recycle, already 8 boxes for shredding because it has personal info. Obe of the tv stations does a charity drive twice a year wherr you make a donation and they will shred up to five boxes on sight nd you can go back multiple times) . Claire's car is fixed and in the garage.  Yeah, she can now go to appointments on her own we are both pleased. I am still sore, but back will improve. Now we are starting on the dining room (yes full of boxes ) then the living room.

Brb, antibiotics are working on my colon. 

Back, put a load of laundry in and going back to bed for a bit. Since my CPAP mask rides right over my infected tooth i haven't been able to tolerate wearing it so my slerp has been fitful. 

Trish, i used to fix my mom's meds for a week at a time. I am so glad she could remember tobtakecit. Also she had home health aids that helped remind her.  I sure hope you can find a soution for all involved. 

Connie, i am so sorry you are dealing with so much loss. Your faith can be of comfort, and loss is loss and even Jesus morned over the losses of friends. So i hope you will honor your need to take tome for yourself during this time. 

Kathy, how cool that the library has something for teens. I love our public library here in Columbus Ohio.  It is known as onevofvthe best in the country. 

Eileen, i hope you finger heals quickly.  I agree that usibg tee tree oil in your soaks can be helpful. It is a great natural antibiotic. 

Vicki so glad you made it safely home. Take your time getting back to center in your very busy life. You know every one here is thinking of you and praying for you. 

Cindi, wow packing can be such a challenge. I have moved several time and never had a chance to go thru and pitch. Thus the saga withe garage and now the house (of course having a pack rat roommie doesn't help) 

Mary, i do hope Jim is doing better after his next treatment.  Most importantly, please  do your best to take care of yourself.  

Judy, so glad you got your shoes for the wedding!!!! 

I am sure i am missing someone, just know i do read your posts and you are allbin my prayers,

Good morning Francine and everyone...

Francine...so nice to see you starting the thread this morning!! 

I am sorry you are dealing with that infected tooth. I sure hope you  can get that taken care of soon. I am sure you are sleeping fitfully. I feel so bad for you because we sure do need our sleep! Nap when you can!!

As for me.... I am having a parade of feelings today. Lucy buries Randall today. My heart aches for her. Another friend is getting married today. The wedding is out of town so of course I will have to miss that too. It is going to be a beautiful wedding and so much fun. I am up one minute thinking of Tanya and her precious day, then down when I think of Lucy and her difficult day. I look forward to this all settling down some. I also think all day about our sweet Vickie. Her life is in such a chaotic state right now. I just sit here and pray for all of them!! I love each of them in different ways. I also thank God for putting them in my life!  

I have nothing else planned for today. Humidity is still in the 90s so I must stay inside. I miss my little walks outside!!  

I will be checking in off and on throughout the day.

I hope you all have a beautiful day! 

Praying for our amazing OFF Family and their families. Special prayers as needed for some. 

Time for my walk...here I go!!   Later my weights for upper body strength.  I would rather crawl in bed!!

Much love  and bushels of hugs  to all...connie d

Good Morning Francine & OFF Family,

Francine, I read your post above & just wanted to jump on real quick to let you know you have my sympathies regarding your tooth. I have gone through that w/several of mine...mostly when pregnant, and an absessed tooth is no fun. I hope the infection clears up quickly!

Yes, the library here offers so many programs & resources for the community. I love libraries anyhow being a bookworm, but I never knew the extent of what they offered until a few years ago. They have a 3rd floor teen loft w/nightly activities for teens. The program Jazz has been attending is led by a local poet who spends an hour w/the kids who show up. He encourages them to showcase their 'talents' like dancing, singing, reading poetry or short stories, etc. Jazz always comes home excited!

Anyhow, I have to hop off. We are going to my daughters for a cook-out and I am going down early to help her prepare. Since it takes this old butt time to prepare herself to look presentable I need to get a move on!

Everyone have a good day!

Hello Kathy....I too love libraries...as I am also a reading buff!! Now that I have my NOOK I don't go to the library as often. I think it is great what that poet is doing for the kids!!  

Have a great time at your daughter's today. I always love family picnics. I miss that in my life. I am sure you will look as pretty as always. Have fun with your family!!!!

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

Good morning sweet sistas,

I'm up and the chores of the day are pressing in on me.  All I want to do is color or crochet.  I suppose I'll have to spend an hour or so each day dealing with STUFF.  Ugh.

I'm still a little shaky, but doing okay for the most part.  I have to be extremely careful about some things, like listening to the radio.  I can't listen to any of my beloved country stations.  Every song reminds me of Butch and I cry.  So I've been listening to Broadway show tunes, or classical, or the 70's station.  (I have Sirius radio in my car.)  

It was a rocky reentry with my mom.  I swear, I just do not know if this is going to work out or not.  So far, it hasn't been all that great.  I will try to give it time.  

One of my main priorities right now is to clear most of this stuff out of this house and garage.  My God.  It's horrible in here.  No wonder Mom is unhappy.  I am going to have to really work on this.  Every room is filled with boxes and stuff that needs to GO!  I suppose I'll have to have a garage sale soon, although the very thought of that makes me ill inside.  All that work and effort!  Whew.

Okay, that's about all I can manage for today.  I'm reading all the posts, just can't quite respond to everyone yet.  Love you all.

Oh, and I meant to say THANK YOU for the cards and the memorial donations and the flowers and the gifts!  My family and I appreciate each and every one of them!

Vickie...I did make a donation as well. Have you received confirmation of it yet? Just wondering. 

I love you...connie d

Vic...we have been here for OVER THREE AND A HALF YEARS and STILL NOT UNPACKED EVERYTHING YET!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!! I HATE IT!!!!!!!!! Get out of work and just to dam tired to care!!!!!! If I only KNEW what was IN the boxes I would dump them all if nothing Important or My Horses Plates etc...I was just thinking the other night my closet is FULL of clothes I NEVER TOUCHED since I have been here!!!!!! WTH am I saving them for?????????? Guess I need a vacation to just stay here and weed it all out!!!!!!!!!!!

Hang in there you will get it done!!!! You and mom will get along...I hope!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Hello Vickie...so nice to see your post this morning.

I know that there may be issues with your mom. I think too much has happened at once and she is somewhat overwhelmed. Not as much as you are by any means!!! Do what you can to go through those boxes. I am sure it won't be easy as there will be things of Butch's in there too. I wish I could be there to help. Don't let it all consume you. Do as you can and don't overdo. If things have to sit in the garage a while longer so be it. Work on the boxes in the house so you don't have to look at them. 

I will be praying about the situation with your mom. I hope it can all work out. If not I know you will certainly give it your best try.

Be sure to sneak away and do a little crocheting and coloring. That will help you relax!!

I understand about the music. There was a time I couldn't listen to country music because of my wonderful best friend Chuck's death. I cried rivers. I still am reminded of him by so many things. I know that doesn't at all compare with the loss of Butch. I sure did feel the pain. I can somewhat  understand that part of what you are feeling.

Know that I love you and am keeping you close at heart. 

More love and bunches of hugs....connie d