DDA Chapter 27

[MrsHeg]

Hi everyone,

Good to see a few faces we haven't seen in a while. It's been a busy week here too, with the cutbacks they did at work those that are left are expected to pick up the slack, and I'm tired, I guess I should be glad to still haave a job, but I also think that's what the people who decided to make the cutbacks are counting on.

Deb - I'm really sorry you're having such a rough time of it, I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone. Sorry I kind of dropped off the face of the internet. I had a baptism for a niece on Saturday, and then on Monday a funeral for an uncle that passed away. Just got back late last night, and I've been scrambling to get back to normal.

Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts for the Romney family. Things are looking up... kind of. Adam has regained consciousness, and it looks like there is no brain damage. However, he is still very suicidal, so he's been checked into the psych ward at the hospital. His doctor thinks that his father is a big part of the problem. John has been severely depressed since the deaths of his other 2 sons (who wouldn't be, right?). However, he's refused all counseling, medication, etc. that might help him. He's pulled away from his family, and has retreated into himself. So, the doctor told Connie that Adam will not be released to come home as long as John is living there. This was on Thursday night. She drove home from the hospital, and told John that he was going to have to leave. I can't even begin to imagine what she is going through. I don't know how much more she will be able to handle. My only hope is that now John will realize that he needs help, and he will start getting it!

Anyway, in other news, things are going along well here. I'm just busy with Scouts, homework and Leslie's school play. Things will slow down sometime, right?

I'm really looking forward to August, as I now have an actual plane ticket for London!!! We're trying to finagle frequent flyer miles to see if we can get Jacob to go with me, and Alan. That would be so much fun! Cross your fingers for us!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!

Debbie - Doesn't it stink that that's the corporate culture these days. Lay off some, pile on the rest. Let them settle into the new work load then lay off a few more, piling that work on too. No wonder we have 5-hour Energy Drink commercials telling us that "every day's a 5-hour energy day."

Glynis - I'm glad that things are looking better for Adam and his family. I can't even begin to understand what they've gone through, We'll keep them in our prayers. Yeah for London! Hope Jacob can go too. That would be so fun,

We could use some prayers here too. My 81yo grandma was taken to the ER last night after friends at church called my aunt telling her Granny's breathing didn't sound good and her lips were bluish. She was admitted with pneumonia and they ran tests overnight. This morning my cousin posted they were moving her to the heart hospital in the city. I'm not sure yet if that is preventative or because of a problem.

Well, I'm off to see if Glynis is right that thinks will slow down sometime. You know like on days like today when I had insomnia until 2:00, up at 5:30 to take Phil to work, have to meet my scouts at 7:40 to raise the flag at 7:40, then on to the rest of my to do list on this my "day off". Hmmm, maybe today isn't the day to find that out.

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Good morning, DDA!

Debbie - Doesn't it stink that that's the corporate culture these days. Lay off some, pile on the rest. Let them settle into the new work load then lay off a few more, piling that work on too. No wonder we have 5-hour Energy Drink commercials telling us that "every day's a 5-hour energy day."

Glynis - I'm glad that things are looking better for Adam and his family. I can't even begin to understand what they've gone through, We'll keep them in our prayers. Yeah for London! Hope Jacob can go too. That would be so fun,

We could use some prayers here too. My 81yo grandma was taken to the ER last night after friends at church called my aunt telling her Granny's breathing didn't sound good and her lips were bluish. She was admitted with pneumonia and they ran tests overnight. This morning my cousin posted they were moving her to the heart hospital in the city. I'm not sure yet if that is preventative or because of a problem.

Well, I'm off to see if Glynis is right that thinks will slow down sometime. You know like on days like today when I had insomnia until 2:00, up at 5:30 to take Phil to work, have to meet my scouts at 7:40 to raise the flag at 7:40, then on to the rest of my to do list on this my "day off". Hmmm, maybe today isn't the day to find that out.

Tia, I hope your grandma gets better soon!! I just lost my grandpa this past week and its hard even though I knew he led a full life.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

Our predicted high today is 87. Yes ... you read that right. Eight seven.

 

[tmfranlk]

Thanks, Kelli. I was sorry to see about your grandfather. Your family will be in our prayers.

We don't know much, though I'm not sure I understand why that is. The moved her from their local small hospital to the heart hospital in Oklahoma City about 6:30 this morning. My aunt said it was the heart hospital because the other was full, but I don't know if her pacemaker plays any part in that (the hospitals are next door to each other). Last we heard she was still in the ER there waiting for a bed in ICU. The part that has me and Mom concerned because if it was "simply" pneumonia there shouldn't be a need for ICU. I called my aunt who works at the other heart hospital to get her take on what we do know and she agreed that it sounds like she's pretty sick.

Granted my dad has been working in training today (just started a new job), but he and my aunt have only been talking through text and then him texting us so I don't know what info we're missing.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

We're taking a family trip! We were going to do a roadtrip since Kaelyn is going to be a senior next year, but with everything we wanted to see, the 2 weeks we had wasn't going to be enough to stay any one place more than a few hours. So Craig calls me one day and says, "I've been pricing WDW." That in itself shocked me because he goes just for my benefit. He enjoys it, but not like us addicts do. So anyway, we're going the end of August. Hot, I know, but we're getting the free dining that way.

 

[PNO4TE]

We're taking a family trip! We were going to do a roadtrip since Kaelyn is going to be a senior next year, but with everything we wanted to see, the 2 weeks we had wasn't going to be enough to stay any one place more than a few hours. So Craig calls me one day and says, "I've been pricing WDW." That in itself shocked me because he goes just for my benefit. He enjoys it, but not like us addicts do. So anyway, we're going the end of August. Hot, I know, but we're getting the free dining that way.

Yay!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

 

[tmfranlk]

Yeah Kelli!!! That's great news!

 

[my3princes]

We're taking a family trip! We were going to do a roadtrip since Kaelyn is going to be a senior next year, but with everything we wanted to see, the 2 weeks we had wasn't going to be enough to stay any one place more than a few hours. So Craig calls me one day and says, "I've been pricing WDW." That in itself shocked me because he goes just for my benefit. He enjoys it, but not like us addicts do. So anyway, we're going the end of August. Hot, I know, but we're getting the free dining that way.

Yay for the trip

Sorry to hear about your grandfather


Tia I hope you Grandmother is okay




I'm finally feeling better. I had that nasty virus that had me out of work most of last week. Finally got antibiotics on Thursday (2nd trip to the doctor) and today I even have a bit of energy. The doctor said they are seeing about 20 cases a day and the virus itself is lasting 10 days. If you are prone to sinus infections (me), pneumonia or broncitis then it is turning into that. Now I'm hoping that the rest of my family avoids it.

 

[tmfranlk]

Glad you're feeling better, Deb!

My grandma is doing better. She's still got a pretty bad case of pneumonia and is having regular breathing treatments. It will be a few more days before she gets to go home. Several of my mom's siblings went over to her house this afternoon and cleaned really well. I think someone came to sit at the hospital with my grandma and my aunt (both related to my dad) went over to help at the house. A lot of the problem is going to be getting her to change some of her thrifty ways. She barely does more than rinse her dishes anymore and she won't throw anything out. My aunt tossed most of her makeup today as she also has pink eye. The biggest argument the doctors are having with her now are the lack of protein in her diet (when she was here she put less than half a slice of turkey on her sandwich) and the fact that she's really underweight. A lot of that I think comes because she just won't spend the money on food something that she really doesn't have to worry about. Plus she just doesn't like to cook anymore. We're talking to mobile meals to see about having them come out once a day. Plus coming up with ideas of protein sources she can just heat up - precooked meat, beans, deli meats.

 

[PNO4TE]

Glad you're feeling better, Deb!

My grandma is doing better. She's still got a pretty bad case of pneumonia and is having regular breathing treatments. It will be a few more days before she gets to go home. Several of my mom's siblings went over to her house this afternoon and cleaned really well. I think someone came to sit at the hospital with my grandma and my aunt (both related to my dad) went over to help at the house. A lot of the problem is going to be getting her to change some of her thrifty ways. She barely does more than rinse her dishes anymore and she won't throw anything out. My aunt tossed most of her makeup today as she also has pink eye. The biggest argument the doctors are having with her now are the lack of protein in her diet (when she was here she put less than half a slice of turkey on her sandwich) and the fact that she's really underweight. A lot of that I think comes because she just won't spend the money on food something that she really doesn't have to worry about. Plus she just doesn't like to cook anymore. We're talking to mobile meals to see about having them come out once a day. Plus coming up with ideas of protein sources she can just heat up - precooked meat, beans, deli meats.

A suggestion, Tia... I have been "bumping up" Bob's caloric intake with this protein powder:

It can be purchased at Walmart and even bought online and shipped to the home. It is mixed with liquid, comes in a few flavors and tastes pretty good. It is also reasonably priced at about $15 per cannister.

 

[tmfranlk]

Thanks, Elin! I think something like that was one of the suggestions. They said an ensure every day, gatorade everyday and protein powder added to a shake or something daily.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!

Spring break for kiddos around here so I've got a light week. Just my one 3yo who's got and easier (on me) schedule and Kristi's kids for a couple hours today while she's at the doctor. I think we're heading to the zoo one day, but otherwise just catching up on stuff at home.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[bear74]

We're taking a family trip! We were going to do a roadtrip since Kaelyn is going to be a senior next year, but with everything we wanted to see, the 2 weeks we had wasn't going to be enough to stay any one place more than a few hours. So Craig calls me one day and says, "I've been pricing WDW." That in itself shocked me because he goes just for my benefit. He enjoys it, but not like us addicts do. So anyway, we're going the end of August. Hot, I know, but we're getting the free dining that way.

Nice

 

[Glynis]

We're taking a family trip! We were going to do a roadtrip since Kaelyn is going to be a senior next year, but with everything we wanted to see, the 2 weeks we had wasn't going to be enough to stay any one place more than a few hours. So Craig calls me one day and says, "I've been pricing WDW." That in itself shocked me because he goes just for my benefit. He enjoys it, but not like us addicts do. So anyway, we're going the end of August. Hot, I know, but we're getting the free dining that way.

JEALOUS!!!

Seriously, I think it's wonderful that you are doing this! You are going to have so much fun!!!

 

[Glynis]

Deb - I'm glad you are finally starting to feel better! This virus really knocked you down for the count! Here's hoping the boys manage to escape it!!! How are the boys doing, now?

Tia - I'm so sorry about your grandmother. The protein powder that Elin suggested is what we used for my mother. It really does taste pretty good!

Winter came back last night. It snowed, off and on, all night long. Today, it's been a mixed bag, with snow one minute and blinding sunlight the next. Forecast says we'll get into the 70's by the end of the week. I just wish the weather would make up its mind!