My Birthday

Today has been quite a day.  Extremely hot for most of it.  It was humid before 8 am.  It has cooled off considerably but I also put the fans on upstairs hoping the air would circulate down here.  Not sure that worked.

I was expecting the Home health nurse to come for a visit and I ended up having to call her just before I left for my sister’s.  It turns out she is coming tomorrow by 8:30.  She is allergic to cats.  She asked me to put them somewhere else.  They will probably do that on their own.

I also called the office to remind them I wouldn’t be coming in this week and LC called me back and suggested I call HR for the FMLA packet.  I explained I got that started earlier in the month.  I was just waiting for the Doctor to sign and fax it.  Do you know what I did next?  I called HR to see if they ever received the packet and they didn’t.  My next call was to the Dr.’s Office.   They said they would send a message to the Dr. to get it done and to do it.  So my hope is when I see him on Thursday he would have done it by then. 

I got ready for my lunch date with Liz.  I headed out for her house and it seemed like everyone was just staring at the traffic lights and wouldn’t move!  I was starting to get annoyed as I didn’t want to keep Liz waiting.  I didn’t know it at the time but later found out she had things to do after our lunch and wanted to get to them.

While waiting for Liz I was chatting with my BIL.  He had just finished a Massage therapy session with my cousin D so he was a bit tired.  He also found it to be too cold in the house.

I am not sure what time we left their house but we didn’t have far to go and need to make a stop here and there to drop stuff off.  Anyway we went to Rainbow Gardens.  It started off many years ago as a Bed and Breakfast but turned to restaurant only.  Liz had a salad and I soup and my main dish was their Legend of the Sea.  We had a great discussions ranging from our family burial sites, to movies, and my reasons for getting the PO Box for pen pals.  We finally left there around 2:30 and got back to her house by 3.

We did some more talking and then she showed me the progress of the new bathroom and closet in their bedroom.  It really looks great.  I think it’s going to better for both of them.

It was nearly 3 when I left there for home.  I was starting to get tired but decided I would stop at the Sundae house for an ice cream.  Not that I really needed it but as I was leaving the street a MR Softie Truck was there. 

As I was driving up the street I saw my Friend Dave drive by and so when I got to the Sundae House I called him.  We connected later on in the day by phone and caught up with our lives.  I had also got his birthday card for me.

It was nearly 3:30 by the time I got home.  I had gotten a lot of mail.  Some junk mail and another birthday card from my co-workers at the office.  I also got a letter from Pam in OK.  I will be sharing more in the pen pal blog.

The rest of the afternoon I watched the NCIS marathon and looked in on the kitties.  Tiger spent some time behind the couch.  She was there when I left earlier in the day and I found it amusing she was there when I got back. 

They have been spending a lot of time lying around in various places around the house and right now Sky is by the window in the dining room where I am writing this.

I have been making sure I have responded to all the birthday wishes from my FB friends and family.  I just hope I haven’t missed anyone..

Now I am going to go to bed.  I am tired….

Last Vestiges of Summer

I know that we still have another month or two of summer but today it seemed like everyone was out enjoying as much as they could.  My neighbors were working in their yards, I saw bicyclists out riding, Joggers running, and a basketball tourney going on at the local park. 

I took my drive to the post office and did okay.  I ran into Christine one of my co-workers.  We chatted while she was weighing her mail and I mailed my letter and picking up mine. 

It’s been beautiful.  It is 85 degrees out and now starting to get what I call overcast.  I don’t think it’s supposed to rain today but it wouldn’t hurt.  It is supposed to get very humid this coming week.

We have new neighbors.  Maria has new tenants that moved in yesterday and I think are almost finished moving in today.  Neighbor Don met them yesterday and seemed to have good vibes.  The other house that was flipped may have new owners too.  There was a couple here today looking at it.  I had an opportunity to catch up with the agent because he was a neighbor.

Talked with Liz and Jim today.  Jim wanted to coordinate driving for The Lupus appointment.  As of right now Liz may be able to do it but Jim needs to know by tomorrow.

I did a five minute walk today and did pretty well with Oxygen Level.   It was 2/10s of a mile.  This should help in getting a good sleep tonight.  Oh and the icky steri-strip pads are completely off and now the wound area is completely exposed. 

Tonight was pizza night and cheesy bread too.  I couldn’t finish either of them.  I can save the cheesy bread but not sure I want to save the remaining slices (there is two left).

The Hobbit Unexpected Journey is on now.  There is about an hour left of it.  I am probably turning it off shortly because I want to go sleep.

A Quiet Evening

It is after 6 and I am about to take a walk.  Liz urged me or reminded when I spoke to her nearly 2 hours ago.  When she asked if Jim was still here and I told her he wasn’t she didn’t seem pleased.  I told her I am fine (except the wrist) and that I will be okay.  She may call later tonight but I think it depends on whether or not she is tired.

I told her that I will be taking a test drive to the post office tomorrow.  She didn’t even think about the driving situation or whether I could.  I think she was expecting Jim to stay longer but I have no problem with it.  It will all depend on the phone call I get tomorrow.  He has been here literally three days.  He has said in the past that “three days is his limit” only because of his cat, and his obligations back home.  That is not a problem for me.  Now if I was running a fever or really unable to move anything then that may be a different story. 

I can walk around I have been doing a little laundry.  I have been calling friends, and doing my favorite stuff sleeping and watching TV.    I am really having to stop looking at the wound because the steri-strips are now pulling further away and I can feel them under my arm more and can see them which makes me want to pull them.  I have to keep reminding myself not to do that. Too late.  Nothing essential was pulled off but it is so damn itchy.

The kitties for the most part came out shortly after Jim Left and went downstairs and then while I watching TV Tiger came and spent time with me.  We both fell asleep for a good long time there.  I am not sure exactly where Sky was but he was loud.  Now they are both down in separate rooms again sleeping.  They have been snacking on the kibble too.  I am pretty hopeful they will both come up and sleep on the bed with me tonight.  Sky does usually for a short time but then after that I don’t see him until his job to wake me up. 

I got a wonderful Birthday card from my ex SIL (Jim’s Ex) and the kids today.  It was basically a note saying thinking of you and have a wonderful birthday.  She has always been thoughtful about that.  I shared it with Jim when I spoke to him later via messenger.

Well I better get to that walk…I am still not finished dressing…:0

Early Morning

My entire day will consist of laundry and watching the LOTR marathon today and a safe bet of sleeping.  I got up early (5:30) to feed the cats.  Normally I wouldn’t do that but Jim was sleeping and I didn’t want Sky to meow as loudly as he has been in the last few days.   So I fed them just after 5:30.  It was nice Tiger came up from the cellar.  Once I got them fed I had coffee and fell back to sleep until about 8.  That’s about the time Jim got up.

It was a bit chilly this morning but really nice.  I buried myself under the blanket here.  Jim and I talked about it when he came down.  Now it is a little warmer.  Actually it is just 68 degrees.

Since we have been up we emptied the dishwasher, started laundry, and he emptied the dehumidifier and now he is going to clean my car for me and then take off for home for a couple of days.

It’s funny to see the kitties still skittish and jumpy but they do come out for a little bit and back downstairs for most of the time.  I really wish they were a little more outgoing.  I guess some people understand it more than others.

I am going to go take a shower and watch the movie for a while.

Been Home a couple of Days now

Been home now two and half days (it seems longer) and its good but I am still taking it slow at the request of my family.  Today was quiet.  Jim and I put together a shopping list and then about being organized and taking charge of our health.

I called the office and left a message with LC to let her know I wouldn’t be coming in on Monday and probably not until I see the Doctor.  I don’t know if she got the message or not.  I tried to leave one with BB but his voicemail was filled.

The Home healthcare nurse came in today and it was the lovely lady from yesterday.  She took the vitals and they all seemed good.  She says the wound seems to be healing well.  She reminded me to hydrate as much as possible.  To call if we have problems.  She was very helpful with questions we had regarding the O2 (oximeter) levels and everything else. 

After she left I hung out and was waiting for Liz to come over but I would later find out she was at picnic and so she didn’t come over until dinner.  We all had a great discussion about their concerns for me and my health and reminding me I need to be a little more vigilant.  At the same time Jim conceded that I could be taking care of business.  We also talked about options like condos as opposed to having a house.  I suggested we all meet with Debra and discuss all of our views.  This could be soon or not.  Oh and Liz and Jim worked together on the cart.  J.  This really pleased me on so many levels but that’s just me.

My Cousin Stopped by before the family powwow with dinner (meatloaf and corn) and we chatted for about 15 minutes about health, cats, and all that goes with the cat world.  It was really great. 

Once we had dinner it’s been fairly quiet. We did walk three times up and down the street and have been reading, cleaning up for the night and surfing the net.

The kitties have made themselves scarce for most of the day.  It seems Tiger stayed down in the cellar for most of the day and Sky came up a few times and went back down.  They are starting to get back out again.  Jim first thought it was a bad idea for them to be down there and then rescinded that idea (or view) because it wasn’t important.

Tomorrow Jim is going to help me give the kitties their monthly flea and tick med and then take my car to get cleaned out and then head home for a few days.  He says he will come back by the beginning of next week (before or after my birthday).

I am hoping to get some letters written and get some laundry done.  I probably could have had Jim do it but I felt weird even thinking of asking him.  He probably would have been glad to do it.  Again he has been doing a lot for me.  It all depends on how I feel too.

Right now though I am going to get some sleep because the kitties will be getting me up early anyway. 

I survived

I left here on Monday just about 11:30 or so Liz picked me up and we signed in and went into what I call the prep room to get the vitals all the information and then dressed (or undressed).  I was originally scheduled for 1:45 but didn’t get in until 2:15.  The last thing I remember was going into the OR and getting set up. I was a little anxious because the mask was a bit large and claustaphobic but the nice man calmed my nerves and the next thing I knew I was being wheeled into in SICU.  I lost all track of time. 

Unfortunately as I was getting settled in one of the other SICU rooms was starting to flood so they had to move me down past the three affected rooms.  I was placed in a room far removed from the excitement.  I was there until Wednesday afternoon.  During that time they had me walking, they took x-rays, and of course bloodwork, and of course the normal meds.  I tried to get some extra sleep since I am normally a light sleeper.  Before I left they took the tubes out that they used for the actual procedure and the drainage tubes and let me tell you it may have been a quick thing to do but it hurt like hell.  I cried like a baby.

After that I waited for Liz to come pick me up which turned out to be around 1.  She had to take care of things before she got there.  Needless to say I was rather annoyed.  We didn’t get home until 2 and Jim was supposed to be there by then but didn’t get there until 3. 

I did manage to get some sleep while waiting for Jim.  Once he got there Liz left and we did our own stuff.  Jim took care of the garbage and got dinner and we walked and then watched TV the rest of the evening.

Today we had a visit from the Home Healthcare and they will start Friday.  After the initial intake was done she left and I took a shower.  The rest of the day I was either watching TV or napping and making some calls.  Late this afternoon my stomach wasn’t feeling great.

Oh and the kitties were a little miffed at me.  Sky didn’t come around until 5 yesterday and Sky didn’t come out from under the bed until 4 am this morning.  She did stay near me a lot during the day.  But they were both getting back into normal routine.

Tonight Jim is going to get up in time to see the Mars and Moon event.  I am probably going to be sleeping.

I III

A Beautiful Morning

It is a beautiful morning.  I didn’t think so at first as I woke up with a headache and took some Tylenol and heaved it shortly after that.  I had it with milk.  Once I heaved it I fell asleep on the couch while the kitties ate their breakfast.  Happily the headache is gone.
After getting up around 9:30 or so I got the bed made (that’s what caused the headache.  The sheets were pulled from the bed and exposed the mattress and that usually gives me a headache).  It may be time to get a new mattress cover and new set of sheets that usually fit.
I have also been revising the minutes from Thursday’s meeting.  I was so late that night.  I didn’t realize that KR had moved to Beach Avenue and so I had to go there.  It was a beautiful evening.  It is a beautiful home too.
I just took a picture of the cats at the top of the stairs and it showed the chairs with the stuffing coming out.  Now I regret doing that because it looks messy.  I am going to have to really get those things that cover the furniture.
Well I need to get going and get ready for the car wash

So it begins

Well so it begins.  Today was the last day of work for me for the next five days.  As I go in Monday for the lung biopsy that I have been having mixed feelings about.  I got the two calls today one was for the medical history and medicine logs (or whatever you call it).  The Second call came in on the house phone with the T OA for Monday.  I have to be at the hospital by 12:45 and then will be prepped for the procedure.  That afternoon I will have the procedure (I am told it won’t be long).  I will then spend the night.  I probably will have some pain management done and Liz tells me I will have a drainage tube in my back over night.  Whoopee.    Actually now that it is more of a reality I am ready for it. 

Tonight I went shopping for the kitties’ food so they will be well stocked for the days I can’t go.  That was about all the shopping I did.  I was getting hungry and I didn’t think I should go grocery shopping if I was hungry.   So I went to IHOP for dinner.  I finally got home by 6.  I definitely will go shopping before the car wash tomorrow afternoon.

Like I said tomorrow morning will be filled with grocery shopping and the car wash.  I am hoping that I will be able to stay a couple of hours without any problems or objections.  The afternoon will probably be catching up on letter writing.

Sunday I have bingo and the final of the two Ice cream socials for the summer at 7 at Dr. T’s house.  Other than that I will be catching up on paperwork. 

Monday Morning Livia is coming to clean and I will make sure she will do Jim’s room.  Then around 12 Liz will pick me up for the procedure.  Then after that I will spend the night and come home Tuesday

Liz will bring me home sometime that Tuesday.  Jim will be here that afternoon to spend the rest of the week with me.  It should be very interesting.

I have been a little achy tonight for what I think is the second night in a row.  I have taken my meds and Tylenol so I hope it kicks in soon.  I will have to stop taking it the night before the surgery.

On that note I think I will call it a night.  I am going to try and get some sleep (I am not sure it will work as I had coffee with dinner tonight).

Better Day

I have to say today is a much better day.  I managed to get up my normal time despite Sky’s best effort to wake me at 5.  He rammed his head against mine to wake me up.  He finally gave up after awhile.  When my phone alarm went off I got up.

I did the normal routine.  I am getting a little concerned that the litterbox in the downstairs bathroom isn’t getting used.  I looked around for any unusual things but didn’t see anything or smell anything.  Thankfully I wouldn’t want to start my day with that.  I may have to check the cellar but I don’t really think they did do anything down there.

I left the house by 7:30 and had no real traffic to speak of.  I got to the office at a good time and worked all day.  A part of me says i am making progress and the other have is doubtful.

It was in the low 80’s today which was a good thing and I think it was because of the clouds that had moved in this morning.  They seemed pretty ominous and beautiful at the same time.  I think we are supposed to get some rain soon.  I hope it does  because I would just like it.

I have the DTC 4th District meeting tonight and I hope it will be short.  It feels like I haven’t been there in like weeks.  Its going to be at someone else’s house though.

Got to go.

My Day didn't start Well

I couldn’t find one of the set of keys I normally use.  I ended up getting caught in a traffic slow up, and the brand new cart that Liz got me as an early birthday present and put together for me fell a part just as I got to my office.  I ended up being late for work too.  Of course that all changed by the end of the day.  I found the keys when I got home, and Liz came by and fixed the cart and put the extra wheels on it and did a MacGyver with a hook from the curtains and the wheel.

Other than that work was fine.  Kept busy but still have lots to do.  My Guardian angel wants to organize my office again before I take off next week.  She wants me to clean and dust everything.  Me thinks that perhaps I may still be moving after all.  She won’t be in on Friday.

I am starting to make preparations for the biopsy this coming Monday.  Liz suggested that I ask Jim to come stay with me when I get home on Tuesday (the projected release date)  and he will spend the following three days keeping an eye on me.  Not unlike what the instructions from the Surgery packet I got the other day.  I have put PTO for the week.

If he couldn’t do it (he originally was going to come up Tuesday and then go home Wednesday for a business meeting.  He was able to make arrangements so he wouldn’t have to go back (and he managed to get a cat sitter for his princess).

I have a meeting tomorrow night that I have to attend so I have to put off the grocery shopping until Friday.  I am going to make sure there is enough food in the house for the two of us and if need be he can go out and get something.  Which is probably going to be more likely.

I went out tonight to the post office to check for mail and I got a lovely letter from a new pal. Her name is Tonia and lives in Oh.  I wrote about it in my pen pal blog.  I will be writing soon I hope.  On the way home I saw this:

a flock of Geese on the baseball field near the house.  I actually would have loved it if I got  a picture of them taking off…you can barely see them here but it probably could be better at my Facebook page.

Well its getting late and Sky is waiting for me to cuddle (I think).  I wish Tiger would come up but I guess I just have to settle for purring and chirping when I was petting her earlier.  The lyric from that song is running through my head “you gonna miss me when I am gone”.

Oh and it was incredibly warm today.  I think it got into the low 80’s around here.  I didn’t see anything that showed it…but the sweat poured from me several times today.  Its much cooler now.

I think i am killing Sky's hunting instincts

There have been birds flying around the roof by the bedroom window and Sky has been watching them intently and would meow sadly because he can’t get to them.  He just got off the window sill from watching.  He wasn’t overly thrilled I stayed in bed until 6 despite his best effort to get me up the normal time.  He even played with my toes.
I woke up a few times during the night so I wasn’t really anxious to get out of bed early.  I may just lay down a little longer then I need to go and print out the letter I finished yesterday.

Guess who?

i have been wanting a close up of Tiger and the best I could come up with is this.  It was during her late day snack.  We did sit together on the couch before dinner.  It was great.  Now she is out back lying down by the back door.

It got up to 87 degrees today it was really hot for me to the point where I ended up coming upstairs and watch TV with the fan.  It has gotten much cooler because the temperatures are dropping.  It is supposed to drop to the 60's and we may have a thunderstorm.  I hope that means It will be much cooler.  Although some of my friends online have told me they had Temps of 101 to 104.  I don't think we have gotten that hot this year.

I had a Lean Cuisine tonight for dinner and it just didn't keep me satisfied.  I don't want to cook anything more or even order anything.  So I decided to chow on Animal Crackers.  I was sorely tempted to get ice cream but I will be having ice cream tomorrow.

I got an email reminder from Dr. T today about the first of two Ice Cream socials/board meetings we are having tomorrow.  First will be the board meeting to prepare for the upcoming year.  Then we will have the ice cream social where we will be greeting potential members who I hope will join for this year and in the future.  It will be great to see the current members and find out how their summer have gone.  Its been a month I think.  I am also hoping we have the mothers who are interested in joining the woman's club. I have to ask Dr. T about the post card we got this week at least I did that was asking for information for the International HQ.  The next one will be in about two weeks.  Our first meeting is September 9.

I think I will go take a shower and watch AMerican Masters.  They are feature GArrison Keilor.  I don't listen to his radio show that's on right now but this might give me insight.

It is getting warmer

It is about 82 degrees and I could feel it...I opened some windows. At least there is a breeze.  I am still not going out there though.

The kitties are enjoying their day.  After they came out of my old bedroom they went downstairs for awhile.  It amazes me that I didn't notice them until I saw them sitting on the cellar stairs.  I think Tiger is there now and Sky was doing this:

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Good news the TV in the living room is working normally again.  It must have not been plugged all the way.  I have the music channels on right now.  They are called Music Choice Channels.  I guess Optimum customers have it.  There doesn't seem to be any videos just music.

I finished one letter to Claudia in AZ but I just have to print it out and mail it. I have a few other letters I need to finish as well.

I talked with Liz this morning.  She has been busy with Double the Nelsons.  Nelson #1 is adjusting to being home but got a visit from Nelson #3.  We touched on the phone call from the Cardiologist.  She figured we were invited to meet with him on Tuesday.  Only if we have questions...and of course we do.

I haven't talked my brother yet.  He went to a Jefferson Starship/Plane concert last night.  I wanted to let him know what the cardiologist said.  I guess there is plenty of time for that.

I am going to go watch Star Trek:TNG Season two.

Thankful THursday 8/13/2015

I am thankful for my Family warts and all.

I am thankful for my home

I am thankful for the kitties that bring me joy.

I am thankful for my job and coworkers.

I am thankful for the Doctors who are trying to figure out the latest Health issues.

I am thankful My brother in law is on the road to recovery and will be coming home tomorrow.

I am thankful Baby Madison arrived safely into this world.

I am thankful for the organizations I belong too.

I am thankful for the friends I have and are making through pen paling.

My health is source of concern.  I am having an EKG before I have the lung Biopsy that is scheduled next week.  If this confirms or disavows any heart problems that is.  The Lung biopsy is to see how active the Restrictive Lung Disease is as well.

My BIL’s recovery seems to  be going in the right direction.  He will be coming home tomorrow.  I suspect his recovery will be ongoing.

My nephew and his wife had their baby this week and Madison and parents are doing quite well.

Early Start to the morning

I was up by 6 this morning thanks to my furry four legged alarm clock.  I managed to get the cats fed and cleaned out the litter boxes.  Hey I am so in love with World's Best Kitty litter since it is septic and sewer safe.   It is a lot easier to get rid of then putting in plastic bags and throwing it away.  Sorry for the plug but I just had to put it out there.

I have to say I am still getting use to the windows 10.  I am not having success cutting and pasting from Googles Docs to any of my blogs.  I mean I can cut and past from site to site but not them.  Does that make sense?

It is almost 9 and it is already 70 degrees out and It is only gonna get hotter.  I am not so sure I want to be at the annual Oyster festival with the 02.  The DTC is having our food tent up on the green today and I am not sure I want to be near open flames. 

I am still trying to figure out what of the O2/compressors I need to use.  I don't want to use the big one downstairs because it only goes 50 ft. and the cylinders are going to be used in case I am out with the portable and unable to get it to a electrical socket.  I guess I can use the big one if I am sitting around (but the TV isn't working right) working on the computer or something.

I let the cats in my old bed room (I was doing some editing on the other computer) and now they are under the bed sleeping.  They will be shocked to know I opened the cellar door when I made a trip down there to get something.

Well I have some pen pal letters to write so I will check in later.

Friday Again?

Another week is coming to a close.  (Thanks Captain Obvious #2).  Once again didn’t write as much as I normally do but I will probably make it up during the weekend some time in between grocery shopping and the pen pal writing and the volunteering.  I have noticed that you can’t exactly cut and paste on Windows 10.  Unless I am not understanding it right.

Work is okay still a little stressful for some people with regards to seating assignments.  Personally I am trying to get everything so that nothing is looming so that I have very little to move and in case I do have that biopsy.  I may take a couple of weeks off around then if It does happen.

I had the Echogram yesterday.  It didn’t take long and after a few other errands (delivering FMLA and Parking tag papers to get signed) I made it back to work by 11.  After a long conversation with Liz I have decided that depending on what Dr. M says about the test and his view on the lung biopsy then I am going to get a second opinion.  I am sure Dr. R knows what she is doing but as it gets closer I am worried.  Yes I have the questions starting to loom and I got some from the WEBMD site on Lung Diseases and Biopsies

I do have to say I have been achy in the last couple of days again.  I know it has to be the cheese I had.  My elbows and arms have been acting weird at night too.  I am not sure if it is the way I hold it when Sky cuddles...(smile).  Right now though it seems fine.

Yesterday I tried to have some salads and my stomach went wonky on me.  The whole afternoon was like that I couldn’t even eat dinner last night. I was able to have yogurt and tea and the stomach pains went away.  Today I had coffee and one doughnut and seafood chowder.

I talked with Liz  a few times in the last two days.  She had seen Baby Madison and took pictures and posted them on facebook.  Unfortunately She was asked to take them down from Cheryl..  Late yesterday afternoon A&M announced they would not be posting any pictures on FB.  Really we just get to see how big you get?  really??  Today she is preparing anxiously for Nelson’s homecoming.  She has everything in place for him to come home including a new bed.  We also talked about the health situation and discussed and accepting that it would be good for second opinion.  I actually saw them after work.

I was supposed to bring the cart and its pieces to her house to put it together but there seems to be a piece missing and it wasn’t two days ago.  She wasn’t happy with me when I got there.

I did get to see Adam and Rich while at the house and it was good.  Liz was making dinner so I had to go.  That was around 6.  I headed to Boston market for my dinner.

I heard from the cardiologist and he says the echo was the same as last march.  No fluid around the heart so he will defer to the lung doctor regarding to the lung biopsy.  I am still trying to remember what else he said.

Monday was like every other day

Monday was like every other Monday.  I got up, I  take care of the kitties needs, I get my coffee and get ready for work.  But for one thing Yesterday  was the third anniversary of my brother’s passing.  He was helping my sister-in-law move furniture around (their offices) and he sat down to moderate a blog he was a part of and had a massive heart attack..  He never regained consciousness again.,  He was honored very nicely by the members of his blog and on the website from the funeral home..  His family put memoriams up since last night..

Since his death one of his sons returned home, his other son got married and is currently stationed in Florida and his only daughter is living in NY with a very handsome and kind man.,  She is an actress (talented) and has been in theater for years.  She was doing a role she has done many times before but this summer it was on broadway.  There have been changes as well.  My SIL is in the process of selling the house they have lived in for many years.  His Daughter is dealing with some health challenges and of course our mother passed away from Cancer.  

Work was busy.  The rest the teams received news they will be moving around but don’t know when.  I happened to find out on Friday before B went on Vacation.  I will be moving from my office with a door to two cubicles in the same aisle in the back.  I have no idea when but according to “B” it will be sooner than later.  “S” has said not to worry about it they would handle and take care of my move..  

It looks like I will be going for that lung biopsy  after all.  the thoracic Surgeon called and said that the pulmonary Doc says she wants me to have the biopsy despite knowing about the enlarged heart..  I am not sure if they have called the cardiologist or not but I did at my Sister’s insistence.  When I called  my Brother he was not helpful.  The office scheduler has to call me back. so it should be in the next couple of  weeks.

I still have to get the Dr.s signature on the Handicap parking permit but they close at 3:30.  I think someone said I could fax it and from there get the tag.  I also have to fill out the FMLA application extension.  

I got Windows 10 installed.  I am not sure how different it is.  I like the set up so far.  

I need to get ready for work.

I had a great time yesterday

Yesterday was Dr. T’s Pool party and it was a lot of fun.  It was mostly her friends from the Education world.  Some of them were retired and some were just starting a second career.  Of course Woman’s Club members were there too.  The weather was nice.  I didn’t think the weather was too hot but then again i was wearing jeans and a shirt.  Not the Hawaiian theme that Dr. T was hoping for.  I guess I didn’t pay attention to that detail (again).  They were very accommodating to my POC and had places to plug it in.  The food was great.  I stayed until 6.

When I got home it was nearly 7 and I spent the rest of the night watching TV and managed to make the bed and put some more laundry in the wash.  I actually have more to do before going out today.

I was in bed by 8 because I was tired but did watch TV and surfed the net for  awhile.  Sky came up for a while and slept at the end of the bed and he also cuddled with me.  He did that a few times during the night.  Tiger came up near the end of the night into early morning.

I don’t think Tiger is feeling well I heard her heaving on the bedroom floor and there was a huge pile of vomit on the rug at the bottom of the stairs.  That’s in the wash now...I don’t think I will have much of it left (the rug).  I love my brother’s attempt at cat related humor (at least I think it is...with this.  Luckily I don’t think she has brought me home anything unless you count the two dead field mice in the cellar.  

I am trying to get some letters written before I go out this afternoon.  I have also contacted one another pen pal about writing and my address.  I haven’t heard from them or one other yet and that really can be annoying.

I am doing bingo at 2 pm at the nursing home.  Several weeks back Natalie and I discussed doing this as alternative because in essence things are changing for Sunday’s and because there is not enough room in the recreation room these days for activities.  Now granted I am under the impression that we are doing bingo in the main dining room.  If we are not the same problem exists for the recreation room....not a lot of room.  It will be interesting to see how it is done.  It will only be for this month so far.  Not sure what the ensuing months will bring.  I think I will like it in the afternoons because I can do things in the morning (like sleep), before going off.

After bingo I am suppose to be having supper with Liz.  She is spending the mid morning going up to Southington with my Niece to look at some bedroom stuff.  They are in the process of putting a bathroom/laundry room into the master bedroom and have lots to do.  However, I just got off the phone with Liz and she says she isn’t feeling all that well.  We may not have supper but just a quick visit.

I have to tell you it is a beautiful morning.  It is starting to get warm but it was absolutely beautiful.  Its about 76 degrees.  The Temperatures may go up but not all that high.  It will be a lovely day.

Saturday morning cuteness.

This was what the kitties were up to this morning...:)

Not enough Time in the Day

I just don’t seem to have enough time in the day or energy these days to do much writing.  I did some minute shopping on Saturday and Sunday and I managed some family time with Liz and Jim.  I was also getting on a schedule with the 02 cylinders but that all changed yesterday with the new gizmo.  Its the portable Oxygen converter.

Liz and I spent some time on Saturday morning reviewing my newest purchases (the oximeter) and then we looked over things to purchase to use for the Cylinders and carriers.   She did it as a birthday gift for me.  I should be getting it sometime in the next week.  Liz has been going non-stop this past week with the daily visits to the hospital and shopping for one of those adjustable beds for when Nelson returns.  She is starting to get run down as she has been tired and almost getting sick.  I don’t want to sound pessimistic but I have a feeling once Nelson is home permanently she is going to have royal MS Flare-up.  

Nelson was moved earlier this week to YNHH Rehab center located in the Milford Hospital.  Its a big room and comfortable and he is hopefully on his way to recovery.  At least he is a lot closer than say New Haven & Wallingford..  I have no idea how long he will be there.  I hope not long.

As I mentioned Jim came up solely to be here for the Dr. Appointment on Monday.  He came in Sunday evening and relaxed.   I had just gotten home from the Mexican train when he arrived.  I have to admit there were times the visit was a bit stressful as i thought he was  picking up on things and telling me how to live.  At the same time he was saying I don’t want to intrude..  We even discussed my getting a condo instead of buying one or living in the house.

The kitties are doing good.  One night they spent most of it in the cellar until about 2 am.  I was getting a little worried about them so I bribed them to come up.  I usually find them on the basket of clothes on the cedar chest by the bedroom window or outback by the door.  I still have to reschedule Tiger for her physical and I have to prepare the two of us for the whole thing first..

I am hoping tonight I can work on some of the pen pal letters I have here.  Maybe one will do.  I dunno.

Another Week is Up

This has been another busy week again.   I know I haven’t written much in the last couple of day and that includes pen pal letters that I am still working on for Donna and Diane.  I mean i usually do a midweek reflection and the Thankful Thursday or any of the other starter discussions.

Work was short this week as I took Monday off because there was a lack of Oxygen cylinders.  Tuesday was very busy between opening, sorting, and delivering the mail.  I spent a lot of time on the readdress mail too.  The Week ended with the discovery of body parts in abandoned Body that once housed the Salvation army organization.   The building was across the street from my office.  So local media was literally parked outside for two days all day.  A few of my co-workers were out front and managed to get on TV and some were trying to avoid it. LOL.  

I am still trying to get used to the oxygen.  I met with the Respiratory Therapist from the Medical Equipment mid week to see if I can be qualified (???) to use the portable oxygen compressor.   Apparently you have to maintain a certain level of oxygen to be able to use it and so I did and I should be getting it before Wednesday.  OH they didn’t have any in stock.  So I have to continue with the cylinders.  I have seen what I will be getting and it's a good size.   I still will have the feeling of being tethered to something or somewhere.  i am going to look into getting a pulse oximeter.  Both JIm and Liz think it's a good thing to have to monitor the levels of Oxygen.  I am going to get a prescription for it from Rosenberg if I can today.  

I am also filling out an application for the handicap parking tag.  Liz is urging to me getting one and others have agreed.  I am not sure I will get it (I really don’t want one) but we will see what happens.  I am also waiting on FMLA extension papers.  

My Brother is coming up tomorrow night so that he can be with me for the CT-SCan and the Dr. Appointment for Monday.  He also encouraged me to take the day off as well.   I get the feeling he doesn’t want me to get the lung biopsy (and neither does Liz).  He is afraid it could be dangerous for it.

I am going to be playing Mexican Train with my friends tomorrow afternoon.  We are going to have pizza for lunch/supper.  I think they are going to be worried about the oxygen and my health.  I hope we discuss Deb’s and Stan’s upcoming nuptials  (April 2016).

Well I am going to write some letters and start the rest of my day.  

Have a great one...