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on 1/9/26 4:19 pm
Heat the water a bit in the microwave - makes all the difference in comfort!
I am so relieved after meeting with the funeral director. My parents attended church all my life, but in the last years, they were not connected to any church in the area. How was I going to plan a funeral that reflected this part of them? The funeral director told me that there was a pastor right next door who worked with him in these situations, and he came and met with us. Such a nice man. The service will be as it should be.
My Dad is still talking nonstop about anything that pops into his head. He decided to come with me to plan the service. It was somewhat crazy, but I powered through some of his monologues, and other times let him speak. Then he decided I needed to meet his banker, and more monologues. She was lovely, and deserves a medal. He took a nap when we got back, and then went for his walk as it is 33 degrees.
DB came over and he is also processing verbally all the things. He struggled as much as I did with the chaos and dysfunction these last years. We keep telling each other we did the best we could.
So he could stay with me last night, DH drove back to Minneapolis this morning at 5am to go to work. It was the last day he was working his part time shift before his 6 week leave. He went to our house and after his shift, and now he's on his way here again. I am anxiously waiting. He is a rock, and a rockstar.
These last years the chaos and pain was so overwhelming that I would tell DH I can't remember anymore who they used to be. Today some of the memories are coming back. As I walk around the house I study pictures of earlier times. And I remember there were happy times too. Maybe those will memories will move to the forefront again one day.
Today's quote:
Remember when old ones died, and new were born And life was changed, disassembled, rearranged ~ Remember When by Alan Jackson
Again, Thank you for all the caring and support. It means everything.
Greetings all
More big sun which allegedly will remain for a number of days. Truly a mood lifter. DH is at lunch with his buddies and will likely bring home pizza. I will be making chili for studio buddy who is coming over at 4 to watch football. Hopefully DH can wrestle away her phones and so the transfer on our high speed wi fi so she will stop fussing about it.
Goodness you sinus infection victims! Hoping it resolves soon. Liz you don't need that lingering on the cruise. Hope you can get a bit of rest.
CC the nose car wash sounds more and more appealing. Maybe I will get our Navage, though my cold seems to have passed. I am back to my ordinary sinus issues. And wow a 750 lb piece of stone!! Sounds beautiful. Need a pic. Lucky you to have such a good contractor.
Peps weight gain comes after surgery I think because they have you on an iv and pump you full. Hoping your pain subsides soon. No pain no gain, right?
Thinking of DD and all she has to do. Wonderful obit posted on TT. Don't forget to include a bit of self care in the preparations.
I am beginning the ritual of washing the dog blankets which have become the same color as the back yard dirt. And now the dogs are asking to go out - no doubt to discover additional dirt.
DS
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I was wondering if people in maintenance would even qualify! Hoping so, but I still have 4.5 years to get to Medicare!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
I don't think I have ever come out of surgery with out a weight gain. Liz is right. Fluids all the way. Power through, friend. Face lift is like having a baby; when you see the results all will be forgotten!
DEFINITELY fluid! Not a good time to weigh. The discomfort will pass but the first few days are quite uncomfortable. I think I didn't focus on it much other than the headache because I had a tummy tuck at the same time so I noticed that discomfort more.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Beautiful obit DD. You can tell it was written by an English teacher. Good on you for letting your brother rest after the all night thing. Let the funeral director earn their money by much planning. Thinking of you. ds
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205!!!! ACK! I'm going to guess it's fluid retention because I've eaten very little the past two days.
Recovery continues. Discomfort level is far more intense than I expected. So, with doc's encouragement, I'm staying in front of the pain. I don't believe I've ever taken this med before. It doesn't really 100% kill the pain, but it does lessen it and the buzz is pretty fun!
My ears are very swollen and quite sore. I was not expecting that.
No regrets whatsoever, but I'll be happy when I'm over this discomfort hump...
on 1/9/26 8:54 am
I'm telling you, the battery powered sinus irrigator is life giving! I don't want to think about how long it would take for this gunk to drain on its own. It's a morning staple now until I stop producing the gunk...
By nighttime, I'm wiped out and feeling crappy again, but in the morning, post sinus irrigation, I feel pretty good. Late this afternoon I have a much delayed hair appointment. Given it's day 11 post onset, I don't think I'm contagious, but I still sound sick.
I got a text that the contractors who worked on my kitchen have procured a slab of dark purple flagstone to replace the column cap that has crumbled along my front walkway. It's 4' square and 3 inches thick and apparently weighs over 750 pounds, so they are having to get creative for how they get it installed. But I love these guys!! They do what they say they're going to do instead of sounding agreeable and then forgetting about me like the 5 other stone people I've talked to.
The Christmas decorations have not magically jumped back into the storage room unfortunately. We'll see if any elves show up for work today.
Take care all!
