Good Morning Thursday!
Good morning, everyone.
This is one of those wide-awake, can't sleep nights for me. I felt tired as I went to bed but an hour and fifteen minutes later, I was wide awake. So, it's me and the dog.
The wind is blowing and it's rained HARD on and off. More of the same for today but then the next few days are supposed to be sunny. Can't wait for summer to arrive.
A good friend of mine just recently got a cancer diagnosis. It's pretty serious as the cancer is in several areas of the body. I feel so bad for she and her family. I've known her for 30 years and we've been through a lot together. She lives in another state and so I can't just pop in for a visit. I called her yesterday and she sounds so tired. She says the pain is bad. I pray she can get the right medications to ease her suffering and to give her a fighting chance.
Have two appointments today -- one in town and the other in a neighboring city. Tomorrow, hubby has an appointment in the valley. Next week is more of the same On Saturday of next week, we go to Washington state to visit our son and family. It's been a while since we've been there so it will be great to see them all. I have our dog sitter lined up to take care of our pup.
I hope you have a good day today.
Hugs and kisses.
Cindy P.
Good morning Cindy and my sistas,
Let me just say that we did NOT have a repeat performance of Caralee sleeping all night last night. Oh my. Indeed not. Up at 1, up at 3, up at 6, and I finally gave up and we just moved out to the living room at7:30 a.m. My tail is draggin' this morning, to say the very least!
I'm not sure I feel like taking a 3- mile walk today. I feel more like having an hour long soak in the bubble tub. Thank goodness Carrie comes back this evening. I really need a break.
Nothing much new to report today. The sugar monster tried really hard to take over last night. I can do so well all day long, but then around 7 or 8 at night these horrible cravings appear. About the only way I can defeat them is to just go to bed. Unfortunately my time is not my own any more. And I wanted to stay up and watch Nashville last night. So I struggled. This morning I feel fat and bloated and defeated. Some of that is the fatigue talking, I know. The rest is guilt over eating some candy last night. I didn't binge, but I wish I hadn't given in.
And I've also realized that one year ago today, I was moving us into this house. Oh the stress of that move was horrible. Butch was so so sick. And trying to move Mom here from Nacogdoches was such a huge undertaking. I nearly collapsed under the strain of it all. But what I wouldn't give to be back there right now if it meant being able to spend my days and nights with my darling husband again. Oh how I miss him! Does the loneliness and pain ever go away?
Well I'm going to close before the blue funk completely takes over. Maybe I'll take the bubble bath AND take the walk as well. Love you all!
Vickie
Dear Vicki,
Please oh please, give yourself a break. Sometimes I get the impression you try to be superwoman. Don't try to be superwoman. You are taking care of an infant, dieting, and so much else is going on. Slowly but surely. Glad Carrie is coming home so you can rest. We older ladies aren't meant to be moms 24/7. That's why God made younger women have babies. You are a great and wonderful grandma and I am sure Carrie appreciates all you do.
When she comes back it is time for a 4 hour soak in your tub and a nice long sleep.
Take care of yourself and everything else will follow. And the sugar monster, most of us deal with it every day. One step in front of the other, dear. One step in front of the other.
Hi Vickie....I agree with Arlene....you are not Superwoman!! Once Carrie is there she will be taking over and that will allow you to get out and in your garden, take hot bubble bathes, and sleep around the clock if you want to!!! I hope you do just that. You need this time to recover.
Sorry poor little Caralee had a hard time sleeping last night. I pray tonight goes better for everyone.
Love you and lots of hugs too....connie d
Hey All,
I am running so the post will be just a brief update. Kenny's pathology was clear of cancer but he had major infection but that is treatable. My sisterinlaw is now in the hospital and the doctors are giving her a few days to live. I cannot even tell you all the horrible things they have done to her but will later. My brother is doing well...the one I am overseeing his affairs. My younger of the three older sisters spent the week with him so that I could be with Kenny while he recovers. Right now we are all just supporting my sisterinlaw and my brother who is her husband. And, of course work. I am going to the doctor in a few minutes to talk about my lab values....then meetings this afternoon and this evening, I am going back down the mountain to be with my sister in law.
talk later. Hope you are all doing well....
So happy to hear Kenny's pathology is clear of cancer.
However I am so sorry to hear your SIL is on her deathbed from cancer. How utterly sad. It is such a horrendous and painful disease and I would not wi**** on my worst enemy.
I hope your brother and family find peace and comfort and know people are thinking and praying for him at this most difficult time.
Take care.
Hello Jeannie....I am so glad to read this news about Kenny. What a wonderful day this must be!!
I am so sorry to read that your SIL is doing so poorly. It is very sad news. I feel very sad for your brother, her husband.
It is wonderful that your sisters took over the care of your brother so you could be with Kenny. That is so awesome.
I have been keeping you and your hubby in my thoughts and hope all continues to get better for him and you.
I worry about you overdoing it. You are juggling a lot of balls at once. I hope your health/pain isn't getting worse.
Much love and many hugs....connie d
