Quarantine and chill and kindness chatty clubhouse: Jump in and join the conversation! All is welcome!

[flyingdumbo127]

Hugs, B&B, please take care and get some rest, my friend. Lol, the good thing is an Ikea contractor from Task Rabbit, an independent Ikea contractor, will be putting the furniture together for us on Wednesday morning

I had sent a friend a birthday surprise book based on a Hallmark movie called A Country Wedding Gloria read the book, enjoyed it, and sent it on to me to read which was so nice of her. I just contacted her to ask whether she would like it back. It is a book others want on Paper Back Swap so I could share it on that way. I wanted to ask my Quacker family first since I know, like me, a lot of you do enjoy Hallmark movies. Just let me know

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Good morning! Not sure if I’m up late or awake early, I guess it’s a toss up. After not sleeping too well for several nights I had a busy day yesterday and kept dozing off on the sofa last night pretty early. Slept for a few hours and then was awake. So I guess you could say I’m up early. Too early, lol.

@flyingdumbo127 I meant to say we have quite a few pieces from IKEA, as well as kitchen cabinets. We’ve liked everything we’ve bought there. Have several bookcases. As a matter of fact we wish it was around when we first bought our house! So many useful items and more affordable than a lot of other places. I hope you enjoy what you and your Dad bought! It’s nice there a people who can come in and put things together. We’re fortunate, DH is good at that. I had a beautiful pencil post bedroom set from a big NE furniture maker that I got tired of after 20 some-odd years and I wanted a change. We painted our bedroom a bright new color and then bought an IKEA bedroom set to replace ours and I love it so much! Every time we were in the store I would admire it and say I wanted one, so we did it, and no regrets. My DD got the bed that lifts up for storage and it’s amazing. DS is planning to get one, too. Same with the cabinets. I always admired them and we made the jump. Still as beautiful as the day we put them in probably 12 years ago now. Going to put them in our in-law apt when we update it. The contractors who helped us plan and install them told us that they put them in many oceanfront and other high end homes, too. There are so many nice features about them along with lots of great accessories! And they won’t break the bank.

I am still marveling at the fact that we are going to be getting this dog! He is a German Shepherd. We always had German Shepherds but I had to take a break after losing the last two, which broke my heart too much. That’s when we got Toto. But we’ve missed having a Shepherd. I’ve been barely able to look at one without getting teary. And of course thinking about my last one, especially, still makes me really sad. So this feels very natural in one way but it will be the first time we’ve had a rescue, and this is sight unseen, so I’m a little nervous, as well. But I’m confident it will all work out just fine. One reason it’s taken so long is because I was searching for one who had the type of personality we were looking for, which is mellow. This one had a loving owner who passed away, and the family couldn’t keep him, so he found himself in a shelter and then a foster home. By the time he gets to us he will have been through a lot of changes, and the stress of the ride up with a bunch of other animals. Even the air will smell different to him up here. So we’ll give him the time he needs to settle in, and I think he’ll be happy with us. I feel bad he lost his person. But I think he’ll come to love us pretty quickly, as well. And Toto will have a big buddy like he used to have here when he was little.

It’s funny because I realized something yesterday. When this upset happened this past weekend I wasn’t sure it would work out. But an email came in Saturday and it had my father’s name on it. It was from my brother, who is a Jr., but he doesn’t use that anymore, so it was just my father’s name that I saw. My father is the one who I got my love of dogs, and Shepherds in particular, from. So that made me take notice and think about the dog more, as opposed to the person who wasn’t being too nice. I didn’t want things to fall through for the dog, it wasn’t fair to him. I’d always said that when it was right, it would happen. So yesterday I realized in a funny way that the name that was given to this dog (not sure it was his original name or if it was given to him by the shelter) had a connection to my father that I hadn’t thought about before, and all of a sudden it all made sense. And weird, too, on the timing, which I wont get more into because then you’ll all think I’m a little nuts, lol. But the timing is significant too, for more reasons than one. So all of that is helping me have the confidence that it’s all meant to be. I will absolutely post some pics when settled. The pics I have are unflattering because his coat is off and he needs a good grooming. But no doubt he will be beautiful once he’s cleaned up and settled in. I could see he was a sweetie just from his pics.

Enjoy your Tuesday, everyone! Hoping the ‘patients’ are all doing ok. Hugs and prayers to all who need them.

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Tuesday morning!

I finally have some good news to share, the dog is ours!

I'm so happy you ended up getting the dog!!!! You are going to make him one happy pup! Can't wait to see pictures and know the name! I love Shepherds, we always had 2 when I was growing up.

DS got sicker again. Campus security brought him in, and I drove up and just arrived. He is trying to sleep right now, and they are letting me sit with him.

I hope you Ds feels better and it isn't anything serious. Glad you were able to drive up to be with him.

Yesterday was so nice outside and I was so lazy. I didn't go for a walk, I didn't feel like cleaning the litter boxes , I just didn't feel like doing anything. I did sit out back a couple of times while the dogs were outside, I think I may have even dozed off once.

My sisters and I are supposed to go to this little town in Indiana on Friday. It has a lot of little shops so we were planning on spending the day just walking around and visiting all the shops. On Sunday it's the anniversary of when my mom passed away, 22 years ago. We always try to spend the day together doing something fun, since it fell on Mother's Day this year we had to adjust our day. Anyway, there is a 90% chance of rain for Friday . Guess we'll have to come up with a Plan B.

Rained off and on during the night. The bigger storms are supposed to hit after 3:00 this afternoon. I'm leaving work at 3:15 today so I really hope I make it home before the storm starts.

Have a great day!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning..another sunny 75 degree day in store,,which is different from what they said it would do today--rain, lol

Mr L is going to get all his labwork done this morning, so they can have the results for next Monday's cardio appt.

I should mow the lawn again, just don't feel like it. Will definitely clean and switch out the litterboxes and make grocery list though. We may take a stop at the discount PA store on the way back from the lab.

@Pea-n-Me --Congratulations on getting the new dog. This one is meant to be yours, and he will be!

Have a great morning everyone~~

 

[tazdev3225]

Good morning everyone.

@Pea-n-Me - so glad you got what you were hoping for. My first dog when I was little was a German Shepherd. He had been my mom's dog before she married my dad. I loved Pal, he went swimming in my little wading pool with me. Unfortunately when he got older he started to nip and actually bit my mom so they told me he was sent to a farm to live. I was about 4 or 5 and was so happy he would have lots of room to play. Believe it or not I didn't realize they put him down til I was in my 40's. I guess the child in me didn't want to think about it. My daughter has a Geran Shepherd now and I love the goofy boy. He is so gentle with my grandsons but will go after anyone he doesn't know that tries to get in their house. She rarely locks her front door because of that. We have a whole routine and he makes me stick to it. I get the boys to school some days and when I get in the house I have to wake up the boys then take him out. If he pees he gets a small treat and if he poos he gets his chicken bonz, he LOVES those things. He rarely gets the little treat. I wish you much luck and many years of happiness with your new furbaby.

My husband was admitted into the hospital last night and surgery is supposed to be tomorrow. We are now labeled the "difficult family" in the nurses notes. He didn't get admitted til dinnertime so of course I was concerned he would not be fed. Strike 1 because I asked when his dietary plan would be passed to the kitchen. Strike 2 - he didn't want to get into the gown right away and the 2nd nurse that game in forced him into it after a brief discussion, this was against him. After his food came up and he was settled in I headed home to take care of the dog and get our trash out. Then all HADES broke out. They gave him insulin because his sugars were high. Jim is a yo-yo diabetic. It is not easy to maintain but his numbers can be close to 300 when I go to bed and 60 when I wake up. I took in a list of his meds and they kept asking him what he takes. He has NO idea. They planned on giving him the blood thinner only that night out of the SIX meds he takes. We went back and forth on this because he has to take the heart meds to prevent another stroke. I was told they had to wait til morning for the dr. to approve them since there are no doctors there at night. I laughed at that and said call one. Then the ultimate of stupidity "How do we know you didn't take them already?" Right because I am so dumb I want to OD him on Beta blockers. They finally gave him the heart meds. I still have concerns with the blood thinner because he is having surgery and this increases his risk for bleeding

My poor daughter kept getting phone calls from me asking her what to do. I know she works in the OR but she was an MICU and psych nurse for a few years. She told me to be there for rounds. I was up early and they wouldn't let me in to see my husband or the doctors. BUT I could leave all nine of his meds at the front desk and someone would get them later. I have never heard of needing to take my own meds in for a patient. That wasn't happening, 2 of those meds are very expensive and cannot be replaced without a huge hassle with the supply company.. I know that my husband is not usually combative with anybody so for him to be fighting I know he is scared and upset. When he signed the surgical consent they mentioned that they could always find the infection spread to far and it could be an amputation of his lower leg. Now he is scared about that. I am worried because this was the attitude I got when he had the last surgery and then had 2 significant strokes. I am ready to bring him home. He actually threatened to leave AMA if he didn't get his heart meds last night. I am planning to call his endocrinologist today and the foot doctor. I don't even know who is handling cardiology. I really am not trying to be difficult but trying to protect my husband. I really wish that part of the training for medical staff is to put yourself in the shoes of a family dealing with a medical crisis. Try to be a little understanding of what they are going through, especially if there is a history. I do understand they have a difficult job, I field calls from my daughter when she has a bad day, but I will fight back when I am treated with an attitude.

Oh well it is to early in the morning for a drink so I will have my coffee and prepare for the long day ahead. Hope you all are having a good day and I will try and update later. I thank God I found this thread on here, I feel as though I have friends I just haven't met them yet.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I'm so happy you ended up getting the dog!!!! You are going to make him one happy pup! Can't wait to see pictures and know the name! I love Shepherds, we always had 2 when I was growing up.

@Pea-n-Me Congratulations on getting the new dog. This one is meant to be yours, and he will be!

@Pea-n-Me - so glad you got what you were hoping for. My first dog when I was little was a German Shepherd. He had been my mom's dog before she married my dad. I loved Pal, he went swimming in my little wading pool with me. Unfortunately when he got older he started to nip and actually bit my mom so they told me he was sent to a farm to live. I was about 4 or 5 and was so happy he would have lots of room to play. Believe it or not I didn't realize they put him down til I was in my 40's. I guess the child in me didn't want to think about it. My daughter has a Geran Shepherd now and I love the goofy boy. He is so gentle with my grandsons but will go after anyone he doesn't know that tries to get in their house. She rarely locks her front door because of that. We have a whole routine and he makes me stick to it. I get the boys to school some days and when I get in the house I have to wake up the boys then take him out. If he pees he gets a small treat and if he poos he gets his chicken bonz, he LOVES those things. He rarely gets the little treat. I wish you much luck and many years of happiness with your new furbaby.

Thank you! They are a great family dog! So many people have told me they had them growing up! I started that way, too!

My husband was admitted into the hospital last night and surgery is supposed to be tomorrow. We are now labeled the "difficult family" in the nurses notes. He didn't get admitted til dinnertime so of course I was concerned he would not be fed. Strike 1 because I asked when his dietary plan would be passed to the kitchen. Strike 2 - he didn't want to get into the gown right away and the 2nd nurse that game in forced him into it after a brief discussion, this was against him. After his food came up and he was settled in I headed home to take care of the dog and get our trash out. Then all HADES broke out. They gave him insulin because his sugars were high. Jim is a yo-yo diabetic. It is not easy to maintain but his numbers can be close to 300 when I go to bed and 60 when I wake up. I took in a list of his meds and they kept asking him what he takes. He has NO idea. They planned on giving him the blood thinner only that night out of the SIX meds he takes. We went back and forth on this because he has to take the heart meds to prevent another stroke. I was told they had to wait til morning for the dr. to approve them since there are no doctors there at night. I laughed at that and said call one. Then the ultimate of stupidity "How do we know you didn't take them already?" Right because I am so dumb I want to OD him on Beta blockers. They finally gave him the heart meds. I still have concerns with the blood thinner because he is having surgery and this increases his risk for bleeding

My poor daughter kept getting phone calls from me asking her what to do. I know she works in the OR but she was an MICU and psych nurse for a few years. She told me to be there for rounds. I was up early and they wouldn't let me in to see my husband or the doctors. BUT I could leave all nine of his meds at the front desk and someone would get them later. I have never heard of needing to take my own meds in for a patient. That wasn't happening, 2 of those meds are very expensive and cannot be replaced without a huge hassle with the supply company.. I know that my husband is not usually combative with anybody so for him to be fighting I know he is scared and upset. When he signed the surgical consent they mentioned that they could always find the infection spread to far and it could be an amputation of his lower leg. Now he is scared about that. I am worried because this was the attitude I got when he had the last surgery and then had 2 significant strokes. I am ready to bring him home. He actually threatened to leave AMA if he didn't get his heart meds last night. I am planning to call his endocrinologist today and the foot doctor. I don't even know who is handling cardiology. I really am not trying to be difficult but trying to protect my husband. I really wish that part of the training for medical staff is to put yourself in the shoes of a family dealing with a medical crisis. Try to be a little understanding of what they are going through, especially if there is a history. I do understand they have a difficult job, I field calls from my daughter when she has a bad day, but I will fight back when I am treated with an attitude.

Well that was disturbing to read! I’m glad you have your daughter to help you navigate those waters! I have never heard of a hospital that doesn’t have a doctor on overnight, but I have only worked in teaching hospitals so there are plenty of doctors around 24/7 and things like that with medications can be taken care of fairly quickly. I don’t know what their policies are (but nurses have to follow them). When people come in for procedures who are on blood thinners, usually they come off of those and go on a heparin drip, which is shorter acting and can be reversed temporarily for the surgery, unlike pills. I would imagine they would do that with him. The insulin issue is an interesting one for many people who come into the hospital. We know that people heal better and have less infections and other problems when their blood sugars are kept under good control, so most diabetics go on sliding scale insulin while in the hospital. That’s been the case for years but I just had a class a few months ago on the latest way we do it and I was pretty impressed. Many people wonder why they have to take insulin, though. Usually it’s just a very small dose based on his blood glucose readings, and fingersticks are checked three or four times a day. At any rate, no one should get upset you asked about dinner. That‘s a concern that literally everyone has! I’m glad he got his heart meds, but he shouldn’t have to fight for them. I hope things smooth out today.

 

[Judique]

Good morning! Not sure if I’m up late or awake early, I guess it’s a toss up. After not sleeping too well for several nights I had a busy day yesterday and kept dozing off on the sofa last night pretty early. Slept for a few hours and then was awake. So I guess you could say I’m up early. Too early, lol.

@flyingdumbo127 I meant to say we have quite a few pieces from IKEA, as well as kitchen cabinets. We’ve liked everything we’ve bought there. Have several bookcases. As a matter of fact we wish it was around when we first bought our house! So many useful items and more affordable than a lot of other places. I hope you enjoy what you and your Dad bought! It’s nice there a people who can come in and put things together. We’re fortunate, DH is good at that. I had a beautiful pencil post bedroom set from a big NE furniture maker that I got tired of after 20 some-odd years and I wanted a change. We painted our bedroom a bright new color and then bought an IKEA bedroom set to replace ours and I love it so much! Every time we were in the store I would admire it and say I wanted one, so we did it, and no regrets. My DD got the bed that lifts up for storage and it’s amazing. DS is planning to get one, too. Same with the cabinets. I always admired them and we made the jump. Still as beautiful as the day we put them in probably 12 years ago now. Going to put them in our in-law apt when we update it. The contractors who helped us plan and install them told us that they put them in many oceanfront and other high end homes, too. There are so many nice features about them along with lots of great accessories! And they won’t break the bank.

I am still marveling at the fact that we are going to be getting this dog! He is a German Shepherd. We always had German Shepherds but I had to take a break after losing the last two, which broke my heart too much. That’s when we got Toto. But we’ve missed having a Shepherd. I’ve been barely able to look at one without getting teary. And of course thinking about my last one, especially, still makes me really sad. So this feels very natural in one way but it will be the first time we’ve had a rescue, and this is sight unseen, so I’m a little nervous, as well. But I’m confident it will all work out just fine. One reason it’s taken so long is because I was searching for one who had the type of personality we were looking for, which is mellow. This one had a loving owner who passed away, and the family couldn’t keep him, so he found himself in a shelter and then a foster home. By the time he gets to us he will have been through a lot of changes, and the stress of the ride up with a bunch of other animals. Even the air will smell different to him up here. So we’ll give him the time he needs to settle in, and I think he’ll be happy with us. I feel bad he lost his person. But I think he’ll come to love us pretty quickly, as well. And Toto will have a big buddy like he used to have here when he was little.

It’s funny because I realized something yesterday. When this upset happened this past weekend I wasn’t sure it would work out. But an email came in Saturday and it had my father’s name on it. It was from my brother, who is a Jr., but he doesn’t use that anymore, so it was just my father’s name that I saw. My father is the one who I got my love of dogs, and Shepherds in particular, from. So that made me take notice and think about the dog more, as opposed to the person who wasn’t being too nice. I didn’t want things to fall through for the dog, it wasn’t fair to him. I’d always said that when it was right, it would happen. So yesterday I realized in a funny way that the name that was given to this dog (not sure it was his original name or if it was given to him by the shelter) had a connection to my father that I hadn’t thought about before, and all of a sudden it all made sense. And weird, too, on the timing, which I wont get more into because then you’ll all think I’m a little nuts, lol. But the timing is significant too, for more reasons than one. So all of that is helping me have the confidence that it’s all meant to be. I will absolutely post some pics when settled. The pics I have are unflattering because his coat is off and he needs a good grooming. But no doubt he will be beautiful once he’s cleaned up and settled in. I could see he was a sweetie just from his pics.

Enjoy your Tuesday, everyone! Hoping the ‘patients’ are all doing ok. Hugs and prayers to all who need them.

Happy you are getting your shepherd! Hopefully all will continue to work out. Just under a year ago, my daughter's friend who is now my friend as opposed to the 10 year old kid who used to drive me nuts, and her significant other drove to Tennessee and purchased a shepherd. He's huge! And now somewhere close to 100 pounds. And very dark in color. I had never seen a dog quite like him as I always had a stereotypical color in mind for shepherds and have always been a little afraid of them due to an incident when I was very young where a guard dog lunged at me, with my father and the store owner right there fortunately.

So, I'll never own one. But that's just me. There are many dogs I would never own for various reasons, mostly because of the care involved and especially as I get older. But friend lives on a street where they are somewhat isolated, have a circular driveway and her elderly father lives with them. So significant other wanted a guard dog. They have had to fence an acre in addition to the expense of this dog. $$$$ very pricey! So if you got the 'right' one, you will get a bargain. When I drive in, he's happy to see me, but owners are always there and when out, he's on the opposite side of the fence!

I mentioned circular drive because so many people think it is okay to use their property to turn around! Or as a quick exit while checking it out. Right now, the next plan is to put an electronic gate, as it's not a road that's easy to hang around on while entering or exiting. I love their property but happy it is not mine as I've never truly thought out all the security issues with having privacy. Back when purchased it was very affordable and still is to live there, even with the additional expenses. Couldn't buy it today.

Anyway, off to replace my wipers as I only found one in my size the other day. It's supposed to rain.

Everybody have a great day!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good morning.

We got home Saturday night after an enjoyable trip. It took me this long to get back in the groove and read everything.

Our trip: Stopped at a brewery we've been to before and liked, for lunch on the way out. Very pleasant. Got to Tygart Lake. The lodge is older but very nice and great view. We did a few hikes, visited the informative visitors center at the dam, drove through the town where my father grew up. and found both my grandparents' and uncle's graves. All in all. a successful 2 days.

Then off to Blackwater Falls. The meals at Tygart we so generous that we had leftovers we took with us and stopped by a river for a picnic lunch. The Lodge at Blackwater had been renovated so newer and nicer but the people weren't quite as friendly as Tygart. Walked to the falls several time. Beautiful'. Did some other trails and overlooks. Went into Thomas, WV for dinner at a place a friend (I met on the DIS) recommended.

Saturday morning, left for home. Stopped at a brewery in Harpers Ferry for lunch. So many windmills in WV.

We would like to go back either later in the spring when rhododendron are blooming or in the fall for the colors.

Yesterday went to Lowes and bought a new propane grill and some flower and tomato plants. Also met DD and DGD at a park to visit and get some vitamin D.

Now a very minimal catch up.

John Denver!
West Virginia has some of the best State Parks.
Most recently, ( pre Covid, so not that recently)we have enjoyed Berkeley Springs and Cacapon State Parks.

WV state parks are beautiful.

That thought came to me again in the machine.

Glad you got through the MRI. I hated that I couldn't wear my glasses so couldn't see clearly.

my husband will be going into the hospital on Monday for surgery to have a partial toe amputation.

I am sorry to hear that.

I bought some new pots and pans.

You went on a real shopping spree.

DH's cancer had returned and it is stage 4, no more can be done.

Prayers for you both.

QOTD: Mother's Day do you have any plans?

Neither DH's or my mothers are living and I want my kids to have their Mother's Days, especially DDIL, so not sure what we will do. It is one of the two days a year I refuse to cook dinner. DS said they'd come up but they are coming May 22 for Carter's b-day and May 29 for DD's b-day and Memorial Day and I felt like that was a lot with an infant.

I was able to color my hair yesterday morning

I colored my hair for a while a few years back to just brighten it. Now completely natural and I like it.

My mother dyed her hair as long as she could, going to the salon weekly, etc. Only the last few years did she let it go practically white,

My mom did too. When it went all white, it was such a pretty white.

please pray for my marriage

Prayers lifted.

About 9:30 pm we received a call from DS. He had been hit head on by another car.

Oh wow! Glad is it ok.

Posting from the ER.

DS got sicker again.

Prayers for your DS too. A lot of you are having rough times.

I finally have some good news to share, the dog is ours!

Yay!

Dh still goes to the nephrologist every 3 months,

DDIL, with CF, goes to her clinic every 3 months, forever.

I've tried to nap twice.

I can never nap. The phone always rings, or something.

He is a German Shepherd

Can't wait to see.

My husband was admitted into the hospital last night and surgery is supposed to be tomorrow. We are now labeled the "difficult family" in the nurses notes.

Uh Oh. Sometimes you have to be that way. I remember seeing DD's name on the dentist's list as "difficult child" when she was quite young.

I have never heard of needing to take my own meds in for a patient.

The only time, and I asked DDIL about this, was when she gave birth. She takes a very expensive CF drug, (?$300,000 a quarter? Can't remember exactly but a lot) Not something a pharmacy would carry. She took it with her to the hospital and the nurses wanted to take it. She said no way it was leaving her sight. They did do something with a lock box in her room. That was a special exception though.

Better get to my chores. Will try to get some pictures up later.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

dear Taz big-time. Much prayer all will indeed calm down today. I also never heard of a hospital without an overnight doctor :

dear Pea. God's timing is always right on time indeed! So happy for you, my friend. Thank you for the loving home you will give your new pup. I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying your own Ikea furniture!

Lynn and prayer for all to go smoothly for Mr. L today and you, as well, always, my friend, too.

Judique, I also had some less than positive dog related experiences as a child. How awful what you went through sounds like. HUGS.

Continued prayers PollyannaMom for you and your son. How are you/he doing? Thinking of you!

Tuesday added prayer also to Dazed, Frog, and Kirby as well

Welcome home, Carol

Wishing everyone a great Tuesday. I'll check in later.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Hi All,
DS is doing a little better today (fingers crossed). He is at the hotel with me, and is attending one of his classes via Zoom right now. Baby steps.

@tazdev3225, my thoughts will be with you and your DH on his surgery today as well!

Hugs to all the Quackers who need one today, and congrats on the rescue dog, @Pea-n-Me! It's great to have some happy news in the mix here.

Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. Please keep them coming as DS tries to slowly get back to eating normally and to catch up on schoolwork/finals prep.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

ExtraPollyannaMom and thank you for the update! Prayers continuing.

 

[lynxstch]

@tazdev3225 --I am so sorry you had to deal with all of that last nite. I have been there done that with hospital staff. When your husband can't fully advocate for himself..it's up to you. You did what you needed to do. When Mr L was in the hospital they told me that the hospital didn't carry Farxiga,,and that is an $$$ drug. That I would have to bring his in. I brought just enough for 1 week,,and watched while it was locked in a med box at the nurses desk. When we got the hospital bill, I went through the roof because they listed drugs we had been charged for and Farxiga was one of them. And they charged us for 30 days worth of it. I called both Medicare and Aetna.., proved to them that we had bought the drugs previously (this was before he got approved to get them at no cost for the rest of the year), and told them what was going on,,and that I had proof I brought his in, as I made a nurse sign a paper each of the 4 times I brought them in. They made the hospital remove the charge for that drug.

Its partially sunny and 75. Went for Mr L's bloodwork and both got very annoyed. He had orders from the nephrologist and the cardiologist. The one from nephrologist was a standing 6 months order (dated 2020). Girl at labcorp says we can't take this one , we don't take 6 month standing orders. I said well that's funny, because you've taken it every 6 months for the last 2 1/2 years. She called the Drs office and they said for us to call when we got home and they would send out new orders. And that they don't want him having it done until 2-4 days before his appt. So he got bloodwork done for cardiologist and we left. Stopped at discount grocery place and came home. I told Mr L to call the Drs office. She says well aren't you still there..we just faxed the orders. He said why would I still be there, when that was over an hour ago..and the girl said I couldn't get the bloodwork done for another 2 weeks. This girl says well someone got something mixed up, you could have done that today. She says I will fax the order to labcorp now. He says' you just told me that the orders were already faxed'..she says oh..I thought they were..DUH
Then we get home and I get the mail,,and it's a denial from GSK for Mr L's Anoro inhaler. That we made over their income level requirement. Same thing that happened when the medicine financial assistance person from the heart clinic had gotten 2 months ago. I called the copd respiratory lady and left her a message, as she claimed she had never had a patient denied when she applied. I asked her to call Mr L back on his cell phone as I was going out to mow (all done nice and neat again). I came in and there was a voicemail on my cellphone from her. She said she went over his paperwork, and there was no way he didn't meet the requirements , both income and out of pocket expenses were well within their required range. She said she called GSK and spoke to someone, and wanted an explanation of why he was denied. The girl says 'there was an error somewhere'" that he is approved and will get the meds within 7-10 days. Sure,,since we just had it filled 2 weeks ago at the cost of $570 something . At least he will be 3 months ahead when he gets these..and won't have to apply again until next May. But why oh why can't people do their jobs right, and right the first time??

Ok..rant over..sorry,,just had to unload that..Mr L says 'oh don't worry about it as long as they approved it'...MEN!..he only says that because he is not the one who has to deal with them. He has no patience to do any of it anymore.

Dinner is going to be steak subs, coleslaw and maybe fries. I am a little too tired to make much else. Not much sleep last nite, and all the exercise I just got mowing, has me worn out..

Have a nice afternoon

 

[Snowysmom]

@TazDev Good for you for advocating for your DH. You are not bothersome but taking care of your DH. I hope things get better and your DH does well and is home soon.

@Pea-n-Me I understand meant to be. And this dog is obviously meant to be with you. I do not believe in coincidences. Can't wait to see his picture and his name.

@dazedx3 Thinking of you and praying.

I had to bring gasoline and antifreeze to the hazardous waste facility today. Chris collected quite a few cans of gas over the years as well as several containers of antifreeze. I was appalled at what was in the shed. The guys at the facility said my collection was nothing compared to what some people bring in every day. I feel like if I have one more thing to do after the past 7 months that I m going to fall apart. Just too much! I see the therapist tonight which is probably a good thing. I have made a few mistakes at work the past few weeks and that is not like me. I think everything is just getting to me and I am stressed to the max. I do need to take a day at a time approach but that is so not me. I truly need some take care of me time. I haven't had that yet.

 

[Snowysmom]

@PollyannaMom I am glad your DS is feeling a bit better. I hope it continues.

 

[tazdev3225]

Good evening.

Things are better tonight. The meds are straightened out although I did have to leave a few with the nurses since they don't have them at the hospital. He had the same nurse when I went in as yesterday so I apologized and explained where I was coming from with his past history. She apologized because it was end of shift when he was admitted. They will no longer be giving him extra insulin per the diabetes dr.'s orders. They understand that he yoyo's all day and the extra insulin counteracts the long lasting insulin he is on. All the tests came back ok so we are waiting to hear if he will have the surgery tomorrow or thursday. He will be home by Friday barring any unseen circumstances. Two of our kids went in to see him so that lifted is spirits quite a bit. Since the guards this evening are being overly strict about visiting Jim told me to stay home and he will call with any news he gets. My dog will not leave my side so it's probably a good thing. She is very attached to my husband and has been since his strokes.

I managed to find to collage picture frames that I am planning to use in the kitchen. Time to add some decorations in here now. I am a somewhat serious amateur photographer and I have some pictures of flowers that I love the composition, and they are from my travels so I thought that would brighten up the kitchen. I may or may not use the picture of Inveraray Castle as a center point. If you have ever watched the show Downton Abbey, a Christmas show was taped at the castle. My mom was so excited to see that castle when we went to Scotland. I had never seen the show although I have now. I was more excited seeing some of the places Outlander was filmed.

I hope you all have a good evening. I am off to walk the dog and just relax.

 

[Judique]

Son and DIL's cat had her spring visit to the vet and got shaved today. She gets knots in her fur. My Persian does also but I've got more time so work on her quite a bit. She hates it, but would be traumatized by a shaving.


Cat is much cuter in person with all her fur!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Just Lynn. PLEASE try to unwind this evening and relax!

Snowysmom, I have never had an easy time taking care of myself either. I'd rather jump into care for another. I learned the hard way that not only does God WANT me (and YOU, all of us) to take care of ourselves but that it is part of our call to do so! I finally got that it was impossible for me to truly be of good courage and serving/witness to the Lord when I was depleted. There are times, of course, when I falter or momentarily let an instinctive reaction kick in. I ask God for forgiveness and prayers for me, the other person, etc. You, dear friend, have been through the emotional wringer and back! One step at a time. Know always, we all care.

God Bless your dog (and, of course, always YOU) dear Taz. I just meant for knowing (as loyal canines do) when we most need them. Huge prayers you rest tonight and that your DH's surgery goes very smoothly! Thinking of you.

Thanks for sharing the picture, Judique

Good evening to all!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Finally, few pictures from our trip.

This is my grandparents headstone.


The church in Grafton, WV where Mother’s Day began.


Tygart Lake viewed from our room.


Blackwater Falls.


Elakala Falls.


So many windmills in WV.

 

[tazdev3225]

Good morning

I am waiting on pins and needles for the call to head to the hospital. My husband is on the schedule for surgery but no one knows what time yet. The guards will not let me in without that information. Yesterday they gave my son a hard time because Jim was in the ICU??? They even sent my son there, he wasn't in the ICU. I know from my daughter that this is a relatively quick surgery and shouldn't take more than a half four from start to finish. Much better than the almost 9 hour surgery last time. I also have more confidence in the doctor this time.

@Breezy_Carol - I always thought Mother's Day was founded in Philadelphia by a Philadelphia Native. We even have a plaque downtown to commemorate it


I'm not a huge fan of Mother's Day. My one daughter gets me a gift, my other two rarely remember to say anything. I honestly don't care that much but it is nice to be acknowledged once in awhile. My son was due for Mother's Day, he came a month late just in time for Father's Day and he has always been closer to his dad than me. My oldest daughter was hit by a car a few days before mother's day, the anniversary of that is this Friday. Her leg was badly broken and she was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks. I watched her get hit, helpless to reach her in time although it seems like it played out in slow motion. My son was able to reach his youngest sister but not my Jennifer. Anyway as I left the hospital the day before mother's day the guard wished me a happy one for the next day. At that moment I realized even though I would spend it sitting in a hospital room, eating lousy hospital food (it has improved immensely) I would have the best Mother's Day I could ever have in my lifetime because my daughter was still with me to celebrate the day and my other two children weren't injured.

Funny story though about the day. My mom got really mad at my dad for not getting her anything one year. His response had us laugh but it was true - "You are not MY mother." Stopped my mom dead in her tracks because she couldn't argue the logic. The following year he made it up to her and gave her a ROCK!!! He had written on the rock - "Better a rock given out of love than a gift given out of obligation." She shows that rock to everyone all these years later because it made her realize the truth in it. My parents will be married 67 years this year and dad still doesn't give her a mother's day gift since that rock and mom doesn't expect one.

Hope you all have a great day. I will pop back later to update on the surgery.

 

[lynxstch]

@tazdev3225 --thinking of you and your husband tomorrow..and saying prayers for a quick, successful surgery. I had to LOL at your story of your parents and the rock and Mothers Day..good one!

Good morning all--it poured down rain last nite, but is cleared up and supposed to be 72 and sunny. We had just finished dinner last nite when we heard someone knock on the back door and call my name. It was our handyman. Said he's tried 3x to get out here to raise the corners of the old shed up so it's level, and everytime he's put all his stuff in the truck, it pours down the rain. I went out and we spent the next 2 hours digging out the corners, using his jack to raise them one corner at a time, and putting the cement blocks back under it where they belong to hold it up. It was built long before we ever bought this house, and it had slipped off the blocks over the years. We raised each corner a total of 5"! Now the barn doors on it open easily..I had to fight with them before. He also replaced the ramp outside the door, and made it bigger so when my new riding mower finally comes in , I will be able to get it into the shed for winter storage..and I can get the tiller out much more easily now. One job done,,several more for him to do, lol!

Off to the market shortly, no other plans for the day.

May the Fourth be with you all!