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[Pea-n-Me]

@Pea-n-Me , in all medical offices I been in recently, and it’s been a lot, I see a poster something like this one:
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and I never ever imagined that people would not respect those who work in those hospitals, offices. I am so sorry you and your DS have experienced so many bad things. Now when I see the posters, I will try to remember to say a prayer for all the wonderful people who work in health care.

Thank you, bobbi, your words mean a lot. We have the posters, too. I started seeing them at a different hospital when my FIL was there years ago. I think they’re helpful, and they’ll mean something to the rule followers among us. (Isn’t that always the way!)

I’ll tell you about a good friend of mine. When I met her she was just starting nursing school, in her 40s. She studied for years, all the way up to a master’s degree in nursing and was working in a hospital, all was good. Until she went in one day when they were short staffed. She was helping an elderly patient when he attacked her, out of the blue. She went out, and actually woke up in the ER after being resuscitated. She suffered from PTSD and never went back to work as a nurse after that. Another friend had a weapon pulled on her when she went to protect her patient. She also was traumatized and left the profession.

It gets disheartening. Nurses also don’t always report these incidents as they should, either, so statistics are worse than they appear. (Just last week I asked someone I work with who was hit whether she reported it and she said she didn’t, because the patient smiled afterward, like she was ‘kidding‘.) When DD was still working as an aide she was kicked in the stomach by a patient who was a physician! Staff pulled her out of there and the next day the director called her to see if she was ok, etc. I’ve seen nurses who are pregnant have the same thing happen - in like, feet aiming for the belly!

This is how it was for DS when he was kicked in the head, too - the patient aimed for his head, and connected.

 

[bobbiwoz]

@Pea-n-Me , that’s so sad. I had no idea.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra Pea and Bobbi, too! Thank you both for sharing and Pea, of course, for looking for me as well.

I am beyond extra blessed this evening despite that time of month making a little bit early appearance. I may be almost through menopause but not quite yet. Oh well, blessing to be healthy. I gave my word to not give specifics to anyone other than our close Houston cousins. I will just share that by God's amazing grace of choosing to connect me with a most kind manager, a Disneyland surprise for my dad is now possible! Honestly whether we get to go or not doesn't matter. Well, of course, it does! I would LOVE to! I just meant how humbly touched I am by the blessing of true opportunity to go. Our going is dependent first and foremost always on God's will that goes without saying. Health for us both and how we feel Covid wise. At the moment neither of us feel comfortable in a crowd. Disneyland is the last place we would venture. It sure means a lot and is such fun to dream especially of a pre–Father's Day trip in June before both the weather and crowds heat up. To add to this, today marks 7 weeks God willing of 8 for me recovery wise. 2 weeks sure sound a ton more hopeful than 8! I would appreciate extra prayer to indeed be back to normal soon! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your extra love and prayers! Sweet Dreams dear friends. God Bless You.

 

[Snowysmom]

@Pea-n-Me It is so sad and maddening that health care workers have to worry about physical attacks while helping patients.

@flyingdumbo127 Exciting that you have something to look forward to.

Lynn I am glad your cat is doing well. He is a cutie. Thank you for taking such good care of all your cats and the rabbits who come to visit.

Good morning. It is 31 degrees here so a heat wave! It is supposed to go up near 40. We may get some snow showers later but rain will be coming in tomorrow and Thursday. I do not like driving to work in the rain but it looks like showers and not downpours. I will see how the sump pump works I guess. I had a meeting with my boss yesterday and she had more tasks to give me. One of them I am not a fan of and remember my old boss having issues with it. My current boss claims it is now easier to do and can be done online. I am not sure how it will go but maybe it will spur me on to figure out a retirement plan. I have an appt with the trainer today. It will be a workout for sure.

Have a good day.

 

[bobbiwoz]

@Snowysmom Best wishes as you train for the new task!

Good morning, all. 37° here and it feels fantastic, after the bad stretech.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Snowysmom, thank you so much my friendPlease take carecof yourself always in general, you knowcthat, and by praying abot and looking into retirement along with both more enjoyable part time paid and volunteer oportunities.

Bobbiwarms my heart to read you feel fantastic. Extra prayers for you and Tom. Yikes to 37 though. Alaska to me!

Happy Tuesday to all!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Finally a morning where it's not totally frigid. It's 26 now, but we're heading for 48. Tomorrow they say our rain may start as freezing rain, but the temps will be in the 40's, and then 50's, and near 60 on Friday. It will be a nice respite from the cold.

That silly cat apparently didn't realize he was supposed to be groggy and out of it when I got him home. He didn't act like anything other than normal. Jumping up on the desk, the chair, playing with his toys, racing around the house, etc. He would lay down like he was going to rest, or sleep, and then 2 seconds later, he was up and at it again. He never stopped until almost 10 last night.
I have to gather the trash today, clean out the wastebaskets and litter boxes and make my grocery list. Not sure if I'm doing errands and groceries tomorrow or Thursday yet, will depend on the weather tomorrow. I'm not driving in freezing rain.

Off to get moving for the day---have a good one

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I sure pray you got some sleep dear Lynn! Lol your cat sounds like a young child. So glad he is feeling spunky though

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Tuesday!

I'm back from my little getaway, and boy was it an adventure. The actual part of being in Magic Kingdom was great. Did what I wanted, when I wanted, ate when I felt like it, able to weave in and out of crowds without checking to make sure everyone is keeping up. I did miss having my kids around to talk to. The only line I had to wait long in was Mine Train. I didn't get a ILL for this ride so I went during the fireworks. It was a 40 minute wait so that was the best I was going to get. I also got in the virtual que for Tron and waited 45 minutes for that. Other than that, I did Genie+ and didn't wait at all. Now for the bad part. My one day trip turned into 3 days due to flight cancellations and delays. I had to book a night's stay at All-Star Sports for Tuesday night and then Wednesday night I just hung out in the resort lobby until 3:00 am when I left for the airport. Frontier customer service at MCO was horrible. I've never encountered such rude people in my life. Cincinnati Frontier people were very nice, moved my flights, didn't charge me for the flight change on the way home, totally different than Florida. Disney customer service was wonderful. When I had to change days, they reimbursed me for my Genie+ and an ILL that I already bought. It will be awhile before I do this again and next time I'll fly out the night before. Lesson learned. I really miss staying at a Disney resort, the themeing at Sports is just so cute for kids. We haven't stayed there since before Jacob and Mitchell were born. Tuesday night I took the bus over to the Riveria and checked that place out. It's really nice and smelled so good! I wanted to ride the Skyliner but it was down for service for the week.

Speaking of the posters in hospitals, we have a sign by our triage doors about not harrassing staff. This is in the Labor & Delivery unit, didn't really think it would be needed there.

We had some snow last Friday so I worked from home. Jacob came over and shoveled the snow for me. I was happy he did b/c I did not want to get out of my pj's.

I've been sick since the weekend, pretty sure it's just a bad cold. I tested twice for Covid and both were negative. It's mostly nasal congestion.

We were supposed to get ice this morning but never did. Going to rain hard for the next 3 days. My basement will be a lake.

Bailey had to bring Mia to the emergency room yesterday. She has croup and had trouble breathing. Went to the pediatrician first and they sent her to the hospital. Of course, grandma had to stop down (I work at the children's hospital) and bring her a new stuffie and a book. She wanted me to hold her after I was there for a while and then the nurse came in to discharge her and take her off all the monitors. This is where experience came into play, I was holding her and singing to her while the nurse was busy unhooking her and peeling the tabs off her chest and belly. She had no idea that the nurse was doing any of it. The poor baby just looked so miserable.

Trying to eat better since I spent 3 days last week eating junk food. For lunch I've been making little bell pepper boats. Slice a bell pepper into 4 sections, fill each section with a Tblsp. of cottage cheese, sprinkle feta cheese on top and top with Everything Bagel seasoning. It's pretty good and very filling. I usually eat 2 sections around 11:00 and then the other 2 when I go to lunch at 1:00.

Not sure if you hung in for this long-winded report. Back to work, have a great day!

 

[lynxstch]

@footballmouse Glad you had a good trip. That sucks about flight delays and cancellations, but what a shame to have to spend 2 extra days at Disney.

I hope Mia is feeling better, and take care of your cold!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

You are a wonderful grandma dear FootballmoseSo glad you overall had Fun. Prayers always for Mia and you to, you know that. Feel better, my friend.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Sounds like a cute little companion, Lynn! Even if high-energy! Grady can be like that, too. We have to do things with him to have him expell his energy or he’ll be pacing and pawing at us wanting to do something. Toto, otoh, is ten and is happy to just curl up and sleep most of the time, but he’s still active when he’s out though.

Mona, I’m glad your feet are feeling better. Hopefully when time is up you’ll be able to move around again. Glad you heard back from the people you were hoping to hear from! Looking forward to hearing about your Dad’s special time.

Snowysmom, be careful driving in the rain! It’s too bad they’re going to lose you.

Jen, what a trip to remember! Sorry you had all those flight delays, I can’t imagine how frustrating that was! (But at least you got to stay at Disney a little longer! ) Since we had to spend the night at the airport in Baltimore in October, we’re trying really hard to stick with non-stop flights (as we usually do, anyway, but to Arizona there weren’t many). So glad you were able to get on Mine Train and Tron! In December we went late in the day to MK, last minute, and Tron wasn’t an option, but next time maybe. So where and what did you eat, tell us! And pics if you have some! I’ve heard that L&D units can be tough, too. I worked at Boston Children’s for several years. Such special places to be, sometimes I miss it, especially over the years when I had to bring my own children there.

Our turkey dinner last night was delish! Tonight just DH and I are around so we are thinking about going out for fajitas. I start a work stretch tomorrow. Today I am working in my bedroom, going through my jewelry and donating some that I don’t wear. Working my way up to my closet. I have to start packing for our baseball trip soon but I think I can pack really light, as opposed to the wedding trip last time. We’ve decided to go since we’re feeling better, I just pray I don’t get sick again!

DS asked if I could take my camera with the zoom lens so I’ll have to pack up my camera bag, too. I had to order some rechargeable batteries and a charger because I couldn’t find ours. (Probably in some boxes we still haven’t unpacked yet since the renovation.) I’ll probably bring my two cameras so DH and DD can use one, too, if they want to. It might get me out in nature a little bit more, too, outside of the games. My biggest problem is that I don’t have a laptop to unload my pictures into, so I may need to buy a cheap one just for that. I don’t even know what to buy anymore. (Use an iPad Pro primarily.)

@easyas123 I think might be in Disney now, or soon. Can’t wait to hear about it when she gets back!

Well I have to get some laundry started and hop in the shower. Wishing everyone a nice Wednesday!

 

[easyas123]

@easyas I’d love to see a picture of your Bull Terrier! DD loves those!

Here she is in the sitting room in front of the fire. Our dogs love fire....don't let that face fool you. That little *%#& is always up to something She's a standard not a miniature Bull Terrier, however she is very much on the small side at just 38 lbs.

That silly cat apparently didn't realize he was supposed to be groggy and out of it when I got him home.

I've always found that males (cats or dogs, not men) seem to bounce back a lot faster after getting neutered. Trying to keep them still or chilled out is darn near impossible.

The actual part of being in Magic Kingdom was great. Did what I wanted, when I wanted, ate when I felt like it, able to weave in and out of crowds

Glad you had fun!

@easyas123 I think might be in Disney now, or soon. Can’t wait to hear about it when she gets back!

Leaving on Saturday morning! Going to be a different trip for us - we usually go down there just the two of us but this time we will have two adult kids & their SOs in tow. Luckily everyone agrees we don't have to spend every waking moment together and everyone is free to do their own thing. Traveling in a pack and being on anyone elses schedule but my own is not my idea of relaxing! Still we have several things planned together as well, starting with dinner for 8 on Saturday at the Boathouse - our nephew who lives down there is turning 30 so we are taking everyone out for dinner to celebrate. His wife is actually a CM at EPCOT and they are moving soon so I'm glad we will get to see them.

 

[footballmouse]

I didn't eat nothing fancy, just snacks that I normally don't buy. Tuesday night when I ventured over to Riveria, I ate at Primo Piatto and had the Croque Monsieur. That was very good! The next morning at MK I started off with a Cheshire Cat Tail, soooo good. My plan was to grab at LeFou's Brew but the line was out the door so I didn't stop. The rest of the day I managed a churo (didn't like), the cream cheese stuffed pretzel (1 and done), the loaded chicken strips (these were good but I couldn't eat all of it), and I grabbed a popcorn to go. I stopped at the Bakery on the way out and bought 4 of the Mickey shaped chocolate chip cookies dipped in chocolate. They were huge! This was the kids souvineer for feeding the dogs for me. I stopped to get the Brew at night but Gaston's was closed. Pretty bummed that I didn't get that and I wished I would have gotten the fruit waffle sandwhich instead of the chicken strips. Next time!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Here she is in the sitting room in front of the fire. Our dogs love fire....don't let that face fool you. That little *%#& is always up to something She's a standard not a miniature Bull Terrier, however she is very much on the small side at just 38 lbs.

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I've always found that males (cats or dogs, not men) seem to bounce back a lot faster after getting neutered. Trying to keep them still or chilled out is darn near impossible.

Glad you had fun!

Leaving on Saturday morning! Going to be a different trip for us - we usually go down there just the two of us but this time we will have two adult kids & their SOs in tow. Luckily everyone agrees we don't have to spend every waking moment together and everyone is free to do their own thing. Traveling in a pack and being on anyone elses schedule but my own is not my idea of relaxing! Still we have several things planned together as well, starting with dinner for 8 on Saturday at the Boathouse - our nephew who lives down there is turning 30 so we are taking everyone out for dinner to celebrate. His wife is actually a CM at EPCOT and they are moving soon so I'm glad we will get to see them.

Aww, she’s so cute!! Thanks for posting. Looks pretty comfy!

I didn't eat nothing fancy, just snacks that I normally don't buy. Tuesday night when I ventured over to Riveria, I ate at Primo Piatto and had the Croque Monsieur. That was very good! The next morning at MK I started off with a Cheshire Cat Tail, soooo good. My plan was to grab at LeFou's Brew but the line was out the door so I didn't stop. The rest of the day I managed a churo (didn't like), the cream cheese stuffed pretzel (1 and done), the loaded chicken strips (these were good but I couldn't eat all of it), and I grabbed a popcorn to go. I stopped at the Bakery on the way out and bought 4 of the Mickey shaped chocolate chip cookies dipped in chocolate. They were huge! This was the kids souvineer for feeding the dogs for me. I stopped to get the Brew at night but Gaston's was closed. Pretty bummed that I didn't get that and I wished I would have gotten the fruit waffle sandwhich instead of the chicken strips. Next time!

My last two times at MK I’ve gone over to Gaston’s Tavern and it’s been closed. I don’t see why it closes so early! We like the cinnamon bun! Those sound like good snacks! Impressed the cookies made it home unscathed?

 

[footballmouse]

Impressed the cookies made it home unscathed?

So was I! Only one had a broken ear but I gave that one to Mitchell since he didn't help with the dogs.

 

[PollyannaMom]

My biggest problem is that I don’t have a laptop to unload my pictures into, so I may need to buy a cheap one just for that.

I haven't used them in long time, but I think you used to be able to see pics from a digital camera on the self-serve photo machines at CVS. - I wonder if it would let you email them to yourself instead of just printing them? (Certainly cheaper than buying a laptop if it works!)

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Great idea, PollyannaMomCVS did indeed used to have those photo machines. I believe Target, Kinko's (now FedEx) and Target possibly did, too. Pea, I hope you find a cheaper than buying a laptop (unless you want one) solution.

Have a safe and wonderful time at dear Easyas! Your adorable dog has the right idea!

Pea, thank you so much. I am busily working right now trying to finish up dad's non postcard gifts. I need to get busy on that! I have CVS print my photos. I do upload them to either or desktop or laptop. Prayers continuing for your son.
Footballmouse, I'm just so thankful you had a great time

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I haven't used them in long time, but I think you used to be able to see pics from a digital camera on the self-serve photo machines at CVS. - I wonder if it would let you email them to yourself instead of just printing them? (Certainly cheaper than buying a laptop if it works!)

Great idea, PollyannaMomCVS did indeed used to have those photo machines. I believe Target, Kinko's (now FedEx) and Target possibly did, too. Pea, I hope you find a cheaper than buying a laptop (unless you want one) solution.

Have a safe and wonderful time at dear Easyas! Your adorable dog has the right idea!

Pea, thank you so much. I am busily working right now trying to finish up dad's non postcard gifts. I need to get busy on that! I have CVS print my photos. I do upload them to either or desktop or laptop. Prayers continuing for your son.
Footballmouse, I'm just so thankful you had a great time

Those are good ideas, thank you! DS told me I can get an external hard drive using an adaptor for my iPad, so I could try that. Or, I could just get a cheap laptop and use that just for pictures, that might be easier, and it might help me want to use my cameras more knowing I have a way to make this work. The technology piece is what always drove me crazy about my photography hobby, to be honest - I never really found that part much fun! I’ve thought about going to a wireless camera but I love my older cameras - they take beautiful pictures, I know how to use them, I have a lot of lenses and all that stuff, etc. So I think I have a plan in place. Thanks for helping me think it through!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Hugs, Pea, you and your DS should talk with my cousin Steve who is very talented at photography and enjoys fancier cameras. I admit I am lost! Laptops are very handy