Wednesday Morning Chat
Good Morning OFF Sisters,
I don't think I slept last night. I just could not fall asleep. I have a lot on my mind, and a ton of stuff to do, in order to get my house in order to be able to use the knee walker without too much hassle. I've been reorganizing some stuff, and I moved some stuff out of my bedroom, but haven't had time to get it down to the basement. Plus, I have an appointment with my primary doc, nothing serious. Wanted to touch base about refills of regular meds, and questions. Wanted to discuss some tests I'd like to have done.
Also, I'd like to do some last minute cooking. I'm going to make salmon patties, which my Mom would make throughout the year, usually on Fridays. In addition, I want to make mini meatloaves, with my meatloaf recipe. I just shape the mixture into large patties, and lay them next to each other in a baking dish. They cook faster than a large meatloaf made the usually way. Then, I wrap them in plastic, after they've cooled, and put them all in a large freezer bag. After my surgery on Friday, I'll be able to have one of my comfort foods, without all the hassle.
I also have some grocery shopping to stock up on stuff I use a lot. Plus, on Thursday, I'm going to my favorite store, and buying supplies to make homemade Valentines for seniors *****ceive Meals on Wheels. I posted about it on Facebook the other day, but I'll put the link here, to show what it's about, and why.
https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/love-letters
Do Something is a nonprofit that organizes service campaigns. I learned about it from my friend Ruth. Do Something is where her daughter worked prior to her death in 2014. Crystal had an art degree, and had previously worked in as an art instructor there. I'll post pics of groups of cards here, after I post them to the Do Something website. That's part of the project.
I better jump, or in my case hobble, into the shower, before I go to my appointment.
Hugs and Prayers,
Trish
Got back from my trip to the Mojave late Saturday. Went to the opera on Sunday. Monday I went to pick up my new car which took hours. Before I got home I started feeling ill. Went straight to bed with terrible stomach pains. started out with a headache early Monday morning which is not too unusual for me but by 2:00 I was in bed afraid to move for fear of hurting more. Missed the first chorale practice Monday night and yesterday was better stomach wise but still had a headache and was very weak. Luckily I had a doctor's appointment for something else and she gave me an antibiotic for the stomach stuff and today I am mostly weak but on the mend. But I did have a fantastic trip to the desert. Beautiful skies, breath taking vistas and good friends. Couldn't ask for much more.
Linda,
I lived in Bakersfield, CA, for years and I loved, loved, loved going to the desert. It is so hard to describe the beauty of the desert to those who have never been. I love AZ because of the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest. In fact, in October, I am going there for a conference and will spend some time looking at the natural beauty of the state.
I am glad you are on the mend...stomach issues are awful for us gals who have been rerouted....
You are so right about the indescribable beauty. No picture can conjure up the images your brain sees. Added bonus.....I don't hurt when I am there. My knees only hurt when I put stress on them. Once the activity is over they are fine. Here on the gulf coast they ache always. I want to move to a more healthful climate soooo bad. Maybe one day.
Hi Trish and my OFF family:
Where is everyone lately? Haven't seen too many people here.
I was feeling crappy today. Wanted to go to the Y but got up with all over achiness from the head down. The headache took most of the day to go away and two pills. So I hung around the house and took it easy. Did laundry, made chili, took a nap during part 1 of "War and Peace." I just had a couple of rough weeks and needed to veg today.
Linda, sorry you aren't feeling good. Hope whatever you had is gone.
Trish, I'll have to look at that link after I finish this post. Best wishes on your surgery.
Well, not much else. Have a good day.
Hello sistas!
Trish I didn't sleep a wink last night either, although for entirely different reasons. Still I'm beat and I'm so glad to be home from Waco. Plus, Chris got off work early and I DON'T have to go pick up the boys or babysit tonight. Thank God for His mercies. I really wasn't feeling up to it at all.
Instead I'm headed for a nice soak in the bubbles and then jammies and Cross Stitch until I fall asleep tonight.
Carrie is doing well. Just oh so ready to be done being pregnant. We all remember that feeling, right? Her friends came last night and we got the furniture all moved around like she wanted. When I go back next week (that's when I'll "move" up there), I can put the baby's room together and wash all the baby's things, etc. If Caralee doesn't come a week or two early, we'll be just fine. I might even slap a coat of paint on the nursery walls. Or not. I don't want to blow out my shoulder. But boy a fresh coat of paint would sure be nice. Carrie's been in that duplex for over 5 years now. That particular bedroom hasn't had anything done to it in all that time (and I suspect for several years earlier, too).
My phone battery completely DIED on me while I was in Waco and nothing I could do would revive it. But Butch and I had the exact same phones, so as soon as I got home, I just took the battery out of his phone and put it in mine. It's charging, so it might buy me a little more time. I think I need to upgrade my phone anyway. But I didn't think I would have to do it right away.
Well, my bubble bath is calling my name! I'm ready to relax. Love you all!
Vickie
Vic,
I posted on my daily post but I am going to say again...do not paint that room. You are going to be taking care of that newborn really soon and you know as well as I that no matter how small she is when she is born, your shoulder is going to have to get use to those little fingers and toes that you are going to be kissing and loving on...and if you paint now, you will blow that shoulder out and you will not heal because you will be irritating it when you hold that precious bundle. I'd suggest getting one of her friends paint for you...maybe when you move there, you can sponsor a painting party and make the friends dinner and a dessert and drink....for painting...But don't you paint.
You know, when my granddaughter was a newborn, I bought one of those sling things that you carry the baby in...it straps to your arms and back and the baby snuggles up against your chest...well...when I had her with me, I used that thing because I couldn't hold her in my arms when I walked and I didn't want her in her car seat where strangers would see her and want to touch her....so she stayed all covered up right near my heart and my saggy bosom...you might try that to save on your shoulders too. Also, get use to the nursing pillow as a means to help brace your arm....
I am so excited for you getting that new grand baby...they are so sweet and little girls are the best. I love my grandsons but that granddaughter of mine has my heart in the palm of her hand....
Enjoy your bubble bath. Yes we know what it is like to be tired of being pregnant but not really. In my day anyway you had to be 3-4 months before the doctor could positively say you were pregnant that shortened our pregnancy considerably over the mothers of today with their pee sticks that almost tap them on the shoulder as soon as the little swimmer**** their target. We were only given ultra sounds if there was concern about the development of the baby. Now it is routine and often more than one is given. We had to buy all our baby gifts in yellow or green because we had no idea what gender the baby would be. I guess it is all good. To each era its progress and customs.
Best of luck to you on your move and to Carrie on her pregnancy and new love.
