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Post by Mollyann on Sept 21, 2020 3:35:14 GMT
Good morning, SEPTEMBER FREEDOMS!
FREEDOM to mess up: Connie, WPA
FREEDOM to be myself: Diane, OK
FREEDOM to choose joy: Molly, MO
FREEDOM to camp: Lucy, NTX
FREEDOM to be honest: Cat, OR
SEPTEMBER memories: Sue, MT
FREEDOM to stop stressing: Sandy, IL
FREEDOM to be independent: Jenny, CA
FREEDOM to sleep better: Kathie in CA
FREEDOM to enjoy life: Doris in NE
Nancy in IL
Linda in CO
Nancy, that's great that you found your former posts! Congratulations! I just finished PT following my partial knee replacement. The therapists seem to be really caring people.
Sue, that was a lot of $ for AT&T to cut your bill! How is your DH doing now? I know you told us, but please tell me again the cause of his fall.
Guy wanted to go to Red Lobster for lunch when we left church. They were very good about distancing, etc. I had catfish, and brought one filet home for supper.
Sandy, what a great story about the combined cat families!
Regarding cats: Since DGDs #2 and #3 have loft beds, and their Cassie Cat is so fat, DGD#2 has to carry her up to the loft bed. However, Cassie has been jumping down, and makes quite a whomp when she lands. DGD#2 is afraid Cassie's going to hurt herself. So, on Saturday, they bought a 5'8" cat tower so the cat can climb up and down. DGD#3 says now they will have to get one for her cat, Teal. Even though he is a littermate to Cassie, he is thin.
Connie, thanks for getting things organized for October! I loved the Cassie and the Ice Cube story! The girls' cat, Teal, loves water. When they filled the pool, he had great fun. I don't think they have tried ice cubes though.
Lucy, hope you had a nice Sunday.
Hugs to all who need them; especially Jenny, Sue, Diane, Nancy, Cat and Doris! Hope I haven't missed anyone. It was so nice to see us on Page 2! ~~Molly
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Post by jenny91638 on Sept 21, 2020 6:03:50 GMT
You know I wish I did have everything under control and organized but I don't. I'm feeling totally overwhelmed. I still have a lot of paperwork to do and there is all that getting ready for the Gathering. I have to print out some pictures and that's okay but I have this new printer that I've only used once and never with this computer. I don't even have it hooked up so I have to do all that and then I have to remember how to use it and of course it needs new ink tanks because it's been sitting so long so I have to order and put those in I have to buy photo paper and frames and I have to design and print a circular of some kind about Mac and yes life. I did it for Kiko and I did it for Jerri when she passed away. But I can't seem to bring myself to focus on it to do it for Mac. Plus I need to cover the box of Ashes like I've done for everybody else in the family but I can't seem to figure out what type of material to use and how to do it. And I've done it so many times for other family members but I just can't figure it out this time. I think I'm just too tired and it's too many things to do. Plus I need to get the house ready for his goddaughter when she comes as she will be staying here. It just all seems overwhelming. I did ask Susan to come work this week to help get the house ready so at least it will be clean but she can't do any of the paperwork and stuff like that but at least it might free me up to do other things. This has been a horrible day I can't breathe I guess the air is still filthy. And I've just been super tired. I just wish somebody would take over and do it all and I could sit back and rest. I'm too old and too tired to be doing this stuff
I know I whine a lot I know it. Ramon and my granddaughter came and helped look for the discharge papers from the Navy and we finally found them well my granddaughter found them in somewhere where they shouldn't have been and not where they should have been ....did Mac ever have stuff arranged different then I would have. I would have thought those kind of things would be in a file cabinet and not just an old envelope up on some shelf unmarked. What a job to find. And I had a heck of a time finding his jewelry well I didn't find it again granddaughter found it in a baggie n a pocket in a jacket in the closet. Oh boy. But at least some things are done. I just wish they had enough time to help more but they're both so busy. Granddaughter raises lambs and sells them two high school students for 4-H and Future Farmers. They also have chickens, turkeys, pigs, and Lambs plus they have a big garden and they both work full time so there's not much left over time for either one of them.
Kathy I'm glad you slept a little more I know how it is to not get enough sleep. I never get enough either but today I fell asleep every time I sit down and close my eyes. I couldn't even stay awake for anything. I felt sick almost. I just wish everything was over done I just want to rest and not think about something I have to do
Jenny
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Post by grandmasandy2 on Sept 21, 2020 11:09:33 GMT
Jenny I’m not hearing whining from you but total exhaustion. I wish this was over for you so you could rest and not have to think about anything.
Fred starts jury duty today but doesn’t report until noon. They said they were staggering times of jurists arriving but still there will be 100 in Fred’s group so am wondering if there’s a lot of cases as that seems a lot for just one group. So he told his golfing buddies he probably won’t be golfing until Saturday as they say jury duty from M-F or one case. I think when they see he has trouble hearing they’ll dismiss him. It’s not bad enough to require a hearing aid but if he’s too far away he doesn’t hear you.
I guess his sister must have been given a game plan from Mayo on the congestive heart failure as she e-mailed yesterday that she and her husband want to plan another getaway end of April beginning of May for all of us. I told Fred if he wants to go I’m fine with it but don’t count me in as after the last time I refuse to spend any amount of time with them. I had said at that time I did not want to go but he guilted me into it by saying if I wouldn’t go then he wouldn’t go without me but this time when he said that I said okay but that’s your decision as I really am fine with you going without me. But what I find interesting is he feels I should be the one to say we won’t be joining them and I told him sorry but they’re your sisters not mine and that e-mail comes from you not me and if you don’t reply again that’s on you, not me.
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Post by flucielucy on Sept 21, 2020 11:58:54 GMT
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Post by conniej on Sept 21, 2020 15:17:19 GMT
As you can see I am back to the orange color, Hope you can all see it okay.
Cat if you are lurking, your theme names have always been so good, so maybe you can help out here.
More fun if we have several to pick from. Just think October and what comes to mind first.
Theme for October
October Golden Harvest
Fall Colors Lucy
Halloween Hauntings
Costumes For All
Spooky October
I have a stiff neck. I am pretty sure it was the fault of the wrong pillow and also working on the puzzle. At first I tend to stand and look down. Probably need to take a break now and then from that. But I can see the colors better that way when there is a table full of 1000 pieces. My friend does that too and then she gets a back ache.
But we have fun. but this stiff neck is NOT fun.
the sun is shining and 60 again today Looking ahead I do see some 70's later in week.
Jenny, I not think you are whining either. Sometimes it helps to write down everything we have yet to do and on here is just the place. We are here for you. Plus I like that you tell us what all you have accomplished and I think it is a lot, takes time to find all that stuff when Mac had a strange idea of "keeping" stuff safe. I just know a material for the ashes will come when you have time to think about it. Right now too many other things that done first. Glad you called Susan to help, Remember people don't know what to do for you and are just waiting for you to ask. Just working at getting house ready for you will free you up for other things.
Kathie, Hope your body is feeling better and know that sleep is a thing you have to get when you can. Being tired all time is awful.!! thanks for your tuck in's. the blankets have come in handy and sure do need that heat these last few nights.
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Post by diane on Sept 21, 2020 15:29:43 GMT
Good Monday morning!
Jenny, of course you are exhausted. You have had a hard several months, and now t here is even more stress. Hope Susan can help, and maybe the goddaughter, too. Prayers continue for your well-being.
Kathie, of course you are tired! You,too have had a long haul of stress. Sleep when you get the chance -- no matter the time of day!
Sandy and Connie, I love your kitty stories! Cats have so much personality, don't they?
Molly, thank you for starting us off. It sounds like Cassie needs a Kitty WW. LOL
Sue, that price cut was great!
We had a good weekend. Breakfast out, DH and football, DD here for church with us, chili last night for dinner.
Today the temp range is lovely 59Âş to 80Âş. DH and I had our breakfast and went for our walk. The daily load of laundry is finished and put away, and we have no appointments.
I plan to do some dusting today. I am trying to clean a little at a time, and there are still more items to be put away. Today, I plan to put away the big doily on my round table. It makes it hard to dust that table, so that is the problem. And that table is my focus for today. I have a Swiffer duster, so that should make it easier.
I also plan to complete one scrapbook page. Today it will be for the 17 year old Bonus DGS. He has been part of the family since he was 3. Where has that sweet little boy gone? They grow up.
Hugs!
Diane
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Post by Mollyann on Sept 21, 2020 16:21:30 GMT
Again, good morning!
Jenny, I agree with the others' diagnoses: you are overwhelmed.
Connie, orange is a favorite color for me. I could read your post just fine! Did you put the ice cubes in Cassie's water bowl this morning? I tried it for Casey, but he didn't like it.
I've discovered that there is quite a market for "Life Organizers." So many times, I've commented that I need a secretary or a wife. In both of those capacities, I've done what needs to be done, and done it well. When my family emotions are involved, or when I'm working with four+ persons' needs, it's too much.
Have you read Beetle Bailey today? I predict there will be an outcry from the military and others because of it.
I've finished the Thomas Joseph Crossword. Had no idea that "In the outdoors" could be "Al Fresco." I've learned something already!
Hope each of you has a lovely, successful day! ~~Molly
PS: Diane, I've decided that doilies were added to be pretty, but to also disguise any dust until cleaning day! LOL! Yes, Cassie Cat needs a Kitty WW program. She is the kitty that got a little stuck in the kitty door when they were running from the sound of the euphonia (sp?) We still laugh at that one!
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Post by snowsaint on Sept 21, 2020 17:50:38 GMT
hb is not back to what he was before the day in the ER last week. He dressed himself this morning and came upstairs (the main floor is up). He's sitting in his recliner and will probably start his morning nap soon. He forgot his hearing aids again. At night I am monitoring his insulin shot, (checking the syringe to verify the amount and then hiding the insulin) and bedtime preparations now. I let him fill the syringe and do the injection. It's quite a production and takes a lot longer than if I did it, but this is the last battleground of control from his point of view. Last night he couldn't find his pajamas, and they were right in front of him. I will be talking to his doctor in a day or two. I will probably let him continue to get the mail because that's the only exercise he gets. There's some risk involved, but there's also risk in walking to the bathroom.
I will be setting up things with hospice very soon, a recommendation of both his PCP and the ER doctor.
Molly the fall I mentioned was mine ... six years ago.
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Post by flucielucy on Sept 21, 2020 18:52:47 GMT
I did not realize that I never got back here. Bill called facetime, and we spent time together about 35 minutes, then son called for about that long. I finally dressed, made my bed, put okra out to thaw and took Bearly for our walk. We did not go the full amount that would be a half mile. Maybe this afternoon we will make it.
Then I got involved in making out my grocery pick up order. I still am not good at that, but got'er done.
74 right now and cloudy. Almost 2 o'clock. Crazy weather but the hurricane is to hit the coast sometime this evening. Sposed to get rain for sure tomorrow.
Jenny, you need some rest time. You have a lot on your plate right now.
Sue, you are dealing with alot.
Kathie, I'm glad you got rest.
Connie, I am still thinking but can't come up with anything else without choosing a Halloween theme. Ha Ha. Spooky Month
Molly, thanks for the start. You do a great job. My cat, Betty, is an outside cat. She is a great hunter.
Sandy, did DH get picked?
Have a great afternoon all.
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Post by flucielucy on Sept 21, 2020 19:18:36 GMT
I eat them.
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Post by Mollyann on Sept 21, 2020 19:59:42 GMT
Lucy, Guy enjoys okra. In fact, he saw some pickled okra on the grocery shelf awhile back and bought it. It was quite a large jar, and he finished it. However, he says he doesn't think he is going to buy that large amount again. He likes fried best.
Sue, sorry! I thought his trip to the ER last week was the result of a fall. I'll go back and read about it.
Not much happening here! ~~Molly
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Post by diane on Sept 21, 2020 21:27:35 GMT
Hi!
Despite my good intentions, I have not accomplished a single thing today. I started reading an old favorite book and got lost in it. I think I'll read a little more before cooking dinner. I am calling this quarantine brain. It was such a nice escape.
There are so many of you who have so much to deal with right now. You will all be in my prayers.
Sandy, is Fred on a jury?
Now, I'm back to my fantasy world!
Diane
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Post by conniej on Sept 21, 2020 22:00:50 GMT
Okay, Lucy, thanks, I did put Spooky October on the list.
I got one batch of clothes washed and the dish washer started. Was going to grocery store tomorrow but that is going to have to wait. I Can't drive with this stiff neck and it is better but still can't turn it side to side and up and down still hurts some. Iced it again and used the Salonpas again. almost time for an Advil.
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Post by flucielucy on Sept 21, 2020 23:41:09 GMT
I brought my electric heater in. It will be cold in the morning. May not reach 70 tomorrow. Brrrr. Raining now. Hurricane Beta. Could be flash flooding tomorrow and I scheduled grocery pick up. What was I thinking?
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Post by kathie3s on Sept 22, 2020 4:50:37 GMT
It was in the low 90's today and still in the 70's as I type at almost 10PM.....We went to the bank today to try to change our CD to step ladder it a bit but we were late and it was past the time to do it. They did let us take out the interest but that was it so we'll have to fix that in May when it matures again.
I am praying for patience since I am very impatient with Jim lately. He messed the bed again during the night so I had to make it myself which is very hard for me because he needed it before Bobbie got here.
Tucking you all in now in our SOFT AND FLUFFY AMERICAN FLAG BLANKETS....with a thermostat....sweet dreams!
Freedom to Sleep Better Kathie (almost 7 hrs. today)....
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