Wednesday's Worries

Ladies,

I know today is going to be worry free for all of us. I have a busy morning but not so busy that I cannot spend a few minutes doing Yoga. When the students are not in class (spring break), we do Yoga in the lounge outside of my center...So, all of us Yoga enthusiasts are meeting at 10 and we are going to have an hour session.  

Other than doing a little sewing later today, I have a pretty restful day planned. My husband's internists called yesterday and said he isn't sure about releasing him for surgery because he has developed some heart issues.  After my husband called me, I called his doctor and surprisingly got right in and he said that from the blood work and the EKG he did, it looks as if DH has had a silent heart attack and he and the surgeon think a few more test should be done before they put him under general anesthesia.  So, he is going in tomorrow for a stress test and more lab...now here's the deal...a stress test on a man who has been on big doses of pain and nausea medication for kidney stone and gall stone pain! Does that make sense to anyone at all? 

Well, let me quit trying to second guess the medical community. I need to get ready and head to my office. 

Oh, this morning, we tried the new oats we bought at the health food store. They were so much cheaper than the boxed oats we buy in the regular store and they are organic.  I cooked them today thinking they were going to taste exactly like Quakers but I was pleasantly surprised. 

Ladies, have a great day...move a little...eat with a plan...and get a dose of sunshine. 

Good morning, Jeannie.  I will be swinging chickens and saying prayers for your DH. 

Another night of poor sleep for me.  Not sure why.  I don't nap during the day -- but it is what it is right now.  I have an appointment with the sleep guy in early April. We shall see what he says about it all.

The house is quiet. Hubby and our dog are in their beds fast asleep.  I hope hubby feels a bit better when he wakes.

 I can't seem to set up a default font size when I reply to posts.  Anyone know what's up with that?

I wish you all a good day.  Hugs and kisses.

Cindy P.

Hello my dear Cindy!! 

I am sorry about the rotten night's sleep last night. You have been sleeping better lately. Do you hurt more or are you worried about something? I know you are still struggling with your illness. I am so relieved that the inhalers are helping. They sure work for me. 

Love you....hugs and kisses....connie d

Good morning Jeannie and Cindy and all my sistas,

The construction zone continues.  I'm sure all my neighbors on this little cul-de-sac wonder WTH is going on.  And I'm sure they're getting irritated with all the big trucks, trailers, equipment, etc. that's clogging up the entire circle!  Today is trash day and there's no room for the trash truck to come up in here.  It's a three-ring circus.

BUT--I do think it's coming together beautifully in the back yard! I just didn't realize how pretty that white stone would look against the black wrought iron. But I love it. I'm going to put the black mulch down after they get the roses and trees planted. And I'm going to LOVE my little raised vegetable patch! I had planned that feature for Butch, but I like to grow veggies too. I can have tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, herbs. And with the mild winters we have here, I'll bet I can grow carrots and lettuce and greens over the winter.

I just hope my yard is put back together for Easter this weekend.  It sure is a big mess right now.

We had a major bad thing happen this morning!  OMG.  My little dogs and the neighbor's little dogs had a FIGHT.  The doggie barrier around the bottom of my fence is off right now (they will put it back after they finish the beds), and Lulu and Patty Kate went right through the fence and got in a BIG FIGHT with the little wiener dog next door.  My neighbor is justifiably upset.  I'm upset.  We've been so careful to keep the dogs in during the construction this week, but Mom let them out around 7:30 a.m. to go potty before the guys arrived here.  Just really bad luck and bad timing that my neighbor let her dogs out at the same time.  Golly.  She went to work, but I have left an apology note on her door and have offered to pay any vet bills, etc.

BUT--and this is the good news of the day--I weighed 204 this morning!  I weighed 208.2 last Friday.  Whoo hoo!  All these shakes are worth it, although they do get harder and harder to choke down.  This morning's concoction is the orange protein powder with half a banana and a couple of chunks of fresh pineapple.  It's tolerable.  My favorite is the vanilla flavor with half a banana and a tablespoon of peanut butter, but I try not to make that one too often.  

Well, it's my turn to hold the baby, so I'll close.  Pics tonight!  Love you all!

Hello Vickie.....your yard does sound like it will be "Home (House) and Garden" lovely!! The raised garden is such a wonderful idea! I envy you all those fresh vegetables and herbs most all the year long.

I am so sorry about your dogs. I thought Pattie Kate was going to the Humane Society or wherever. Anyway I hope the neighbor doesn't report it. In Minnesota if a dog does harm to another dog or a person they are taken and kenneled. The owners have four weeks to abide by the laws of the state. They must provide insurance for the dog, $300,000.00 per dog, they have five. They must have fencing of a certain kind that will be inspected within that four weeks. They also have to pay the state $300 a month per dog to keep the dog. There is also a fine the owner must pay.  Naturally most people can't afford that insurance and such so their dogs are euthanized. The reason I know this is a lady here, 60 years old, was walking her little dog on this last Sunday. Two Boxers jumped the fence and killed her dog. The lady tried to save her dog. The dogs then attacked her. She is still in the hospital. I am sure a lawyer will be involved and there will be many costs there too. The laws seemed pretty severe at first but now I understand why they are set that high.  People are being made responsible for their dogs. 

I hope you are wrong and Carrie isn't drinking. You can't nurse a baby  and drink alcohol. Praying this isn't the situation. I am sure that is what you are concerned about. 

Congrats on the weight loss. That is great!!! I can't stand any of the protein mixes. I have tried many. It always has such a after taste for me. I just drink my Premier Protein with fruit on the side...LOL!

I wish I was sitting on your porch watching the men do their magic. That way you can really see the progress happening!!!

I am happy you get to see little Benny and Budder tonight. I am sure you miss them. I bet they love Caralee!! We all do!!

Love you much....hugs....connie d

Hi Connie,

So I talked with my neighbor.  I think we're okay.  I did, of course, apologize profusely.  And I told her I would pay the vet bill.  She did take Libby (her dog) to the vet and there were no puncture wounds, only scrapes and bruises.  We talked about fencing solutions, too.  She was actually very decent about the whole thing.  I think it will be all right.

I think you are doing better lately.  Not quite as much pain?  And a definitely lightning of spirit.  

Still praying for Nic's test results.  Golly, it's sure taking a long time.  

Love you!  

Hi Jeannie and my OFF family:

I've been up and at 'em since 6:30 a.m. ... much too early for me. And I had to do it without coffee or food because I had to do fasting bloodwork. I just had water for most of that time. I started out the day at my favorite doctor, Dr. Whitacre, who put in the trial neurostimulator. We declared the trial a success, so now I have an appointment with the doctor who will put it the permanent one. It's about the size of a half dollar, maybe a little bigger. And it will be wireless. So cool. Kind of like a pacemaker, but for my back. My appointment to meet with that doctor is April 7. ... my dad's birthday. I think that's a good omen. Dad spent his last few years in pain from replacement hips that didn't work well, plus he had shrapnel in his legs from WWII. I think he also probably had fibromyalgia, but that was never diagnosed back then. I inherited lot of my arthritis and pain issues from my dad. Still love him though. He died in 1984, the year I moved to Montana. I moved there in March, he died in May, from colon cancer and kidney failure. I got home in time to say goodbye. 

Then I had to have blood drawn for some blood tests my PCP wanted. After that, I went out for breakfast, stopped at Sam's for a few things (good deals on peanuts, protein bars ... Premier Protein, hope I like them ... cat treats, etc.). Then I had to go do battle with Verizon again over my tablet that doesn't charge. I have insurance on the device, so either I'll get a new device or they'll send a box for me to ship it back to be repaired. I wanted to go grocery shopping, but I was pooped. Plus, I started having pain again, so I came home and started doing laundry.

Gary and I had a good time at the winery; we each bought three bottles of wine and will share them. Then we went to dinner at a new Mexican restaurant that was very good. I had fajitas with shrimp, steak and chicken ... there was so much there, I have enough for two more meals. 

It looks like rain today and my body is feeling it. I have a headache. Not feeling good at all. Jeannie, the most moving I did was walking around Sam's ... I thought about using the electric cart, but decided the walk would be good for me. Not a whole lot of moving, but anything is better than nothing. Can't go back to the pool until Friday ... but I can shower tomorrow!

This is gone on long enough. Hope everyone is good. 

Hello Eileen....I am so glad to know you will be getting the neuro-stimulator!! That will be just wonderful for you!! Your doctoryoou have sounds great!!!

I am glad that you were able to make it back home before your dad passed on. My dad passed on a year before him. 

Like I said before that winery sounds like a great place. I am glad you enjoyed it so much. I would guess the wine will be really good. 

You are lucky that you get to eat out so often. I eat out maybe once a month. I don't ever feel like bothering anyone so I just coo****asionally I will order in. Lucky for me I love to cook!!!

That shower tomorrow will feel wonderful!!! 

Love you....hugs....connie d

Hi Ladies,

It's a rainy and gloomy day . I didn't want to get up this morning. I been eating terrible for the last 3 days. It's going to stop today since the candy and chips are gone. I didn't even logged all what I ate. My exercise for today was walking at the grocery store.  I had to take my friend there. I tried to go see my friend that had triple bypass surgery  today. She's at rehab now which is across the street from me but she was having therapy when I called her. She never called me back so I don't know if I will see her today. I have Bible study  tonight.

Everyone have a good day. Thoughts and prayers for everyone. 

Love and hugs, 

Yvonne

Hello Yvonne...it is dark and gloomy here today too!! That makes me not want to get out of bed either. I usually automatically wake up at 8:00. I do love the quiet mornings. That is when I do my bible readings and say most of my prayers. I read the newspaper and do the crossword puzzle.   I always feel  better when I get those things done. Makes me feel more peaceful. Enjoy your Bible study tonight! 

It is so sweet of you to take your friend grocery shopping. I hope you get to see your friend at the rehab place at some point today. I am sure the staff there keeps her pretty busy and just wears her out. You will hear from her soon.

Have a relaxing day... love you...hugs....connie d