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[Snowysmom]

Good morning. It is 73 now with temps heading into the mid 80s. Rain is in the forecast each day this week. It was yesterday too but we never got any rain.

Have a good day.

 

[tazdev3225]

Good morning. it's 77 here, supposed to get heavy rains later and a flood watch just popped up. I wanted to go to the pool today but think I may have to put that off again.

Jay stopped by with LJ yesterday. That little boy makes me laugh. He knows where my candy jar and heads right to it. I told him he is going to make me run out of Hershey Kisses, my stress candy, and he said buy more. Then he found the Iced Teas I had in the new refrigerator and took one but also one for daddy. I don't always understand him when he talks but Jay told me they will evaluate him next year if it doesn't improve. My grandson is really such a good dad, I'm very proud of him.

On the better news front he heard from the other driver's insurance and they are taking 100% responsibility. They will also make sure he has a rental car until his car is repaired. That definitely was a load off of my mind. He needs a car to get to work.

@PollyannaMom - glad your dad is doing better. Sadly my dad may be in rehab for at least another month or two. Now we are hoping he gets strong enough to be home in time for their 70th anniversary in October. My aunt had a small setback from her broken hip but may be home this week. I think I am doomed. My grandmother, dad and aunt all broke their hips in their 80's. I'm clumsy enough now, who knows how bad I'll be by then.

Hope you all have a nice day

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Family health all around prayers dear Taz. God Bless LJ! My grandma would have loved his candy answer, smart kid

Dear Snowysmom, I hope you have been able to enjoy your morning walks despite the weather at times. I would still love to join you

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Another hot one in store. Chance of storms this afternoon, but they said that yesterday and we didn't get anything. Better chance again on Thursday and Sunday. We are starting to need it badly.

I got the back lawn mowed yesterday and there are some brown patches of grass starting to appear already.

I texted Summer last night asking why she wasn't answering texts again. All I got was a slew of excuses. She said she has to sign into Google every time she wants to read a text. I told her to stop using Google messenger and use the one that came on her phone. Then it was that she was tired, she was pet sitting ( a monkey for a lady that lives 2 minutes from her), that she had to do Walmart deliveries so she had enough money to pay the cell phone bill so it didn't get shut off last night (again, priorities, but spend $$$ going to OC) and that Lily's car overheated again and she had to go and pick her up. I told her to just forget it, I don't bother her anymore. I've really had it. If I hadn't paid for her car to be fixed, again, she wouldn't have a car to be driving around in. But I don't deserve the courtesy of her returning a text or calling when she says she will.

Going to clean out the fridge, gather the trash and take it down to the street, and go to the store over the PA line for a few of their sale items.

Have a good day everyone, stay cool and dry

 

[Snowysmom]

Lynn I do like the picture for today. So true!

 

[PollyannaMom]

On the better news front he heard from the other driver's insurance and they are taking 100% responsibility. They will also make sure he has a rental car until his car is repaired. That definitely was a load off of my mind. He needs a car to get to work.

Excellent!

sorry your dad's recovering is taking longer

 

[Snowysmom]

I meant to do a smilie face, not drinking face. That is what happens when I do not have my glasses on!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Afternoon hugs to all. I would appreciate extra prayers. Today has unexpectedly been heart-hurting for me. Dad is praying to be able to come visit tomorrow. He has a follow-up at the doctor on Thursday. Thank you, dear friends. Love to all. As a p.s. C, my roommate, was listening earlier to a praise song called, "Raise a Hallelujah," by Jonathan Hessler. I had never heard it before. Some of you might also enjoy it. I will check back in again later.

 

[Snowysmom]

@flyingdumbo127 i hope your Dad gets some answers from the doctor. I hope he can visit today.

Taz Sorry to hear your Dad needs to stay a bit longer in Rehab.

Good morning. It is dreary here today with the temp at 68 now and going to 80. It will be rainy off and on. I have been taking advantage of Prime day deals. I will be purging alot of old items from years ago that have been in storage and are now lingering in my cabinets. I will be decluttering and adding back just the things I use. I may as well get them if they are a good price on Amazon now. I just bought a new blender to replace an ancient one.

Have a good day.
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[lynxstch]

Good morning. Going to be 85 today with storms this afternoon. The sun was shining yesterday morning and out of nowhere it was pouring down. Then the rain stopped, and the sky was pitch black for about an hour. Then the sun came out and stayed out. The little bit of rain is making the grass grow again and turning a little more green instead of brown.

Heading out to do errands very shortly while it's cooler and not crowded.

Have a good day

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning dear friends,

I was blessed to sleep well and, of course, to be woken up and in right mind today. I am sure praying that yesterday's heartache for me is resolved as I deeply believe God intends. Dad prayers always too.

About half an hour ago, A, the overnight CNA and a maintenance man came in my room. The man (I don't think he speaks English) had come to take my wheelchair to be cleaned. The one and only other time in the 5 months that I have been here, the wheelchair took 4 1/2 hours to be cleaned and dry!

The first time, I had no idea what the cleaning involved. I honestly thought 15 minutes max. I think many other residents did, too. Instead as I said, we were all left without any wheelchair for over 4 hours. No one was happy and many complained. I was able to borrow a chair when I needed one briefly.

This morning when the same thing was going to happen I politely declined. A, the CNA, said, "it's mandatory," and promptly closed my door leaving me in tbe darkened room with no chair.

I am blessed in so many ways. I called the main number of this awful place and T, a nursing supervisor answered. Long story short is he got my chair back.

God forbid, what happens if this building needs to be evacuated? Or if someone needs the bathroom or otherwise needs to get out of their bed? I remember a charge nurse at my station the first time this happened agreed that the procedure was not a safe or practical one! Since it had not happened since then, I forgot all about it.

How can leaving someone who is able to be independent with a chair trapped for their, "own good?" as A claimed. Yep this place. But even that is so minor to me. All that I care about here is being able to go forward in recovery as I need to do so. Extra prayers most appreciated for the resolution I desperately need.

Wednesdsy hugs to all. Dad, God willing, is coming for lunch.

 

[citruscurtis]

Just woke up and came by for further prayer insight....
Still snowing here.... that A.I...
Still soaring here...118...is the expected depth/high today

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hope your dad came today, @flyingdumbo127 !

Just got back from lunch with Houston family, and a friend from Yardley. We left there in 1993, but Joan and we manage to see each other at least ever other yeat!

 

[dazedx3]

Hello Friends,
Sounds like most are having a busy summer. Stay cool.

We had a baby shower for DD last weekend. It was “touch and go” as she was in the hospital again a few days before, she is dilated 3cm. So now we wait, but at least she is closer to her due date of Aug. 23. Got to see the oldest of my granddaughters for the shower. She felt so proud and grownup (she is 6) to be able to attend without her younger siblings. Mom left them at home so she could help with the shower.

It has been really hot and stormy lately. But, I really shouldn’t complain after what has happened in Texas, feel awful for those families, neighbors, and friends.

Mona, prayers for you and your Dad.
Snowysmom, glad you have trips to look forward to.
Lynn, wish Summer appreciated you more
Bobbi, glad your health is improving
Pea, I pray you have the best news going forward with your treatment
Best wishes to all

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Lynn, your husband would be so proud of all the help you have offered Summer and her family. You do the right thing. It feels like Summer is very overwhelmed in life, but I’m sure, in her own way, she appreciates all you do for her. I wish I could help her too. The whole car situation is just awful.

My surgery is tomorrow. I know I have great care teams both human and spiritual, but I’m still a little nervous. Prayers are much appreciated! I will be very glad when it’s over. I’ll try to check in tomorrow night or Friday morning.

Thank you Quacker Family!

 

[Snowysmom]

Pea Prayers for you and your medical team.

 

[PollyannaMom]

We'll all be thinking of you today, Pea - Hope everything goes smoothly and your recovery is easy!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Pea Prayers for you and your medical team.

From me too!

 

[bobbiwoz]

@dazedx3, prayers for your DD

 

[lynxstch]

@Pea-n-Me

Good morning all.
I had a surprise last night. It was a little after midnite and I was getting ready to go to bed. I remembered that I had bought new solar flower lights yesterday and put them out, but hadn't checked after dark to see if they were lit. I opened the back door without turning the porch light on. I could see the flowers were lit. I knew 2 of the outdoor cats were on the deck because they were walking around my legs. Then I heard a meow and saw there were 3 cats. Guess who? Miss Tiger! 2 weeks to the day since she disappeared. I turned the light on to see her. She looked fine, but a little skinnier, but hard to tell because she was always a smaller cat. She was definitely hungry. I put her up on one of the chairs so the other cats wouldn't eat her food. She ate an entire can of cat food, plus a little dry food, and some cat snacks. She curled up on the chair for awhile, but the next time I looked out, she was gone. Not here for breakfast either, but at least I know she's still alive. I could see her ribs a bit so I know she hasn't eaten regularly, but hopefully she'll come back and eat when she's hungry.

We had some downpours and a small storm yesterday and it was so muggy out. 85 today but no rain.

I was done with errands and home before 10. I stopped at the cell phone store when I got out of Aldi's since it's in the next shopping center. I needed to bring a death certificate so they could take Don's name off the account and turn his phone off. I still had it, because I knew it had to be paid off before they would do it, so I just kept it. Both of our phone contracts expire in Dec. so I paid off both phones, turned his off, and ordered my new one. They didn't have the color I wanted with the expanded memory, but they'll have it for me next Wed. I'm buying it outright, no more of this monthly phone payment for the next 3 years. I'll get a slight discount, plus I don't have to pay for activation. The only bill I'll have is for the service plan, which will make my bill a lot less than it's been for the last 3 years.

Summer actually called me. During the 45 min conversation I kept waiting for her to say she needed help with something, but amazingly, she just wanted to talk and catch up, lol

Have a good day everyone.