Silliness prevails today !
The Aliens have landed....
This guy is only a quarter of an inch long and was green.
He found a home on the outside of our windshield and went for a ride.
He kind of looks like a spaceship from my vantage point ... on the inside looking outside.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
That's my motto
Today was really a bittersweet day for me.
It was my last day as a caregiver for my friend Lynne. Even though I only do it one day a week, I have been doing it for 6 years.
We have been friends since college...that makes it 63 years of Life and being in each other's lives. Lynne is totally blind in one eye since birth and has only 20% vision in the other.
She is an amazing person. She was a nursery school and kindergarten special resource teacher, a wife and a mother of 2. We have gone to the same churches, had parties together and always enjoyed going out to eat. I'm 81 and she is 84...We are both a bit long in the tooth.
Lynne would be horrified if she knew how her life has declined because of Alzheimers. She doesn't know me 99.9% of the time, nor does she really know her daughter. She really can't do anything on her own any longer.
The time has come for me to not be over there every Friday. I can't lift her or care for her the way she needs it now. We still chat...me mostly...and try to talk about the good old days, which she enjoys but most of it is long gone now.
I am glad that Karen (her daughter) has nurses and more qualified attendants now but it is truly difficult.
This is my friend Lynne today .. in her wheelchair. At least she can be in her own home (for now)
I often wonder what's going on in her mind ... Her grasp of language is getting less too, though sometimes I can say .. Lynne tell me a story and she will say things that I believe are from her past.
We sing hymns and old gospel music all the time and she has got the melodies down pat..the words not so much.
So its One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
I am definitely thanking the Lord for His care and answers to our prayers.
Dave went to the dentist Monday. We are all "good" now.
Poor Dave was in so much pain and his face was so swollen.
Our daughter in law is a RDA and assisted the dentist in the procedure.
The price for the oral surgery was going to be hefty but it had to be done.
It was determined that Dave didn't need oral surgery but just extractions of 2 teeth.
That meant that the cost was $200.00 LESS than before and we could be on a payment plan. The blessing was that we got a senior discount and a small family discount. This is now do-able. When one doesn't have dental insurance and no credit cards...life can get pretty sticky.
Dave's on antibiotics and the swelling is going down. Now things are still sensitive but the real pain is gone. Yay !!!
These past few months have really been something. I have to admit that I am ready for some smoother sailing in the future.
I really need to get out and shoot a few new photos.
Thank goodness for my archives.
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Always be Kind
Aww, my poor Honey !!
Dave has developed a horrible toothache and his jaw is really swollen.
This is kind of the way we are both feeling this morning.
Our Daughter in Law got us an appointment at the Dental office where she works
as a RDA today. We have no insurance but we will get through this extraction and whatever else needs to be done.
This is not something Dave wants to do but it will only get worse !
I'm sort of making a joke of all of this but it really is pretty serious.
It just seems that there is one thing after another.
I know the Lord provides and will see us through.
Always be Thankful
Always be Kind
Today is Thankful Thursday and Throwback Thursday.
There is no Rhyme or Reason to my blog post today.
I took another dive into my archives and this is what peeked my interest.
Well, I hope you have enjoyed a walk through "my mind" today.
When in doubt go to the archives.
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Always be Kind
Today would be my Dad's 119th birthday.
He's been gone for 39 years and I miss him all the time.
He was so creative and a great photographer. He loved the Lord and was the best Bible teacher.
I know I have posted this photo before but it shows what a stylish man he was.
I believe this photo is from 1931.
Happy Birthday Daddy.
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Always be Kind
Happy Love Month !
I know this is a day late but the sentiment is still the same.
I wish you all the love and joy today and always.
After being with my friend Lynne yesterday, I was ready to spend some time with my Hubby and we went out to our favorite Burger Joint to celebrate Valentines Day.
It was a much needed happy ending to the day.
The place is called Squeeze Burger and boy are their burgers delicious. They are definitely a splurge to the diet. Charles (the owner) had a special of 2 entrees, 1 large fries and 2 small drinks for $25.00 . You can't even go to McDonalds for that nowadays!
My order was a SQUEEZE with Cheese... the best ground meat and the best cheese plus all the lettuce, tomatoes, pickle and onions. I know... poor arteries ... but oh my, was it good
Dave got the steak sandwich which is his go-to favorite meat of all.
Messy but oh so delicious.
We were two happy campers....
One has to splurge once in a while.
Always be grateful
Always be Kind
Well, the weather prognosticators were right.
It rained all night but it wasn't stormy in our area. We are suppose to get steady rain all day and gusty winds. So far the winds haven't done their thing.
I went out in our backyard to scope things out. There are more almond blossoms appearing. I hope the blossoms will make it.
Our almond tree is very old and doesn't do well producing the nuts.
We are never sure when to pick them and often they haven't been pollenated.
We sure need the bees around here.
Since this is Thankful Thursday I will say that I am so thankful for the Nature we have right here in our own backyard. I'm also grateful for the rain stopping now and then so the water can run off. I am thankful for our utility pumps that come to our rescue when things get a bit "puddley".
Stay warm... Stay dry... Have a great day!
I went out in our backyard a few minutes ago.
I wanted to get up close and personal to see how the Almond Buds were doing.
They are so ready to burst. If we can get a few days of sunshine they will do their thing !! Hopefully before the next rains are predicted for Wednesday and Thursday.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
Thank the Lord ! I do believe we are better and there are better days ahead.
Now to get our energy back and it's onward to Spring.
The almond tree in our backyard is ready to pop.
Most of the trees aren't quite ready yet.
That bird seems to be patiently waiting for Spring too.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
When reading about HodgePodge Wednesday it got me to thinking.
Yes, there is something that seems like we are in the Groundhog cycle.
The endless cycle of meds. Prescription...over the counter.... and good ole' honey and lemon juice...
Praying that our "Groundhog Day" is finally finishing...
Yesterday was stormy. Raining and windy the whole night and day...
Now it is squeaky bright and shiny out in our backyard.
This was taken through our sliding door so its a bit smudgy.
52F Really nice in the sunshine....
The Groundhog cycle will be tomorrow since rain is in the forecast again. At least the earth gets a chance to drain a bit.
Hopefully we can get out there in the near future and get some weeding done before it turns into a jungle again.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
Dave and I thank you for all the beautiful sentiments and well wishes, both for our health and for our anniversary.
We didn't do anything but stay home and have sandwiches for our celebration. That was just fine with us. We will get out and go out to dinner SOON .
I really believe we have turned the corner and are on our way to "Normal" I'm not sure what that is any more ..
There is no rhyme or reason to the photos I will post today. I was going through some of my photo archives and thought they would do for Monday Meanderings.
Do you ever see faces in flowers?
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Always be Kind
How can it even be 61 Years !
Happy Anniversary to us. I am so glad I met my wonderful husband so many years ago. College is good for something .. HaHa ..
We have been through a lot over the years but I wouldn't trade any of it (even the hard difficult things). I do believe it has made us stronger people and a stronger couple. The Lord has always been our Cornerstone.
I thought I would share a few photos of us through the years. There's not going to be a current one from the last few days.. No one wants to see us in the midst of a cold and icky times.
Gosh...we sure were young (and skinny)
We love our family and all the fun times we get to have together.
Building Memories
In closing,
As we walk into the closing years of our lives there is no other person I would rather do that journey with.
Love you Dave...
Here's to many more years of "Bliss".
Thank you dear friends for all of your well wishes. Hopefully this horrible "crud" is on its way out.
Dave got prescription meds yesterday from a phone appointment with a doctor. He just started them yesterday afternoon. We will see if they do some good.
Of course, not to be outdone, I have now developed the cough (not anywhere as bad as Dave's) and am constantly blowing my nose. Will THIS never end?
I was reading Pamela Steiner's blog this morning. She was doing a fun photo scavenger hunt. I decided to give it a try too. That's about all the energy I have..piddling on the computer!
This is the January #54 link up for morecoffeebrakes.blogspot.com
Photos ... Blanket, Moon, Square, Logo, At Home, On My Plate
Since we have been pretty much stuck at home the following are from my archives.
What I like about this kind of blog post is it makes one look at everyday things and the world around in a whole new way. Nothing has to be perfect or professional. Its how one sees their world.
BLANKET:
This is a cherished and well worn blanket that my Mother in Law made. She Always had knitting needles in her hands and did the most elegant work. It's been Dave's go to blanket while sleeping in the recliner.
Moon:
I know I just posted this one but is such a beautiful example of the Wolf Moon
This was seen from our front yard.
Square:
Dave and I being framed Squarely for the camera.
What a fun trip to Las Vegas last year.
Logo:
I took some liberties with this suggestion. The cup was given to me by my Granddaughter. She calls me Grams. That's the best logo I can think of, being her Grandma.
At Home:
Our comfy family room. This is where we do most of our living. We love our Forever Home.
On My Plate:
I'm going to end this post with a silly plate.
Do any of you remember Rocky and Bullwinkle? It was a funny cartoon on TV way back in the Dark Ages. They were sponsored by General Mills and Cherrios.
Thanks for taking a look.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
Good morning...
Dave and I are still under the weather but I thought I would share something that came up on my FaceBook memories this weekend.
I have posted this before but since I have many new blog friends I thought I would do it again.
This is a photo of my Daughter in Law's father, Thoralf. I captured this picture of him in our backyard quite a few years ago.
The memory that came up on FB was about the passing of him 10 years ago.
Thoralf and his son Bernard were taking a walk in a large East Bay park of California.
Bernie and his dad were walking very slowly since Thoralf was 93 yrs old. After a while Bernie kept saying Dad, you're shuffling. Pick up your feet. Thoralf said I AM picking up my feet and walking just fine (true strong Norwegian attitude)
All of a sudden in the middle of a step Thoralf slumped to the ground and was gone. When all the officials came to take our dear friend away, Bernard asked one of the men there.." What is that line with numbers on the ground where Thoralf had fallen."
The man said that was the ending line for a race that had happened a few days earlier. So...
Thoralf had run Life's Good Race and had literally stepped across the finish line. One step on earth and the next step in Heaven.!
This gives me chills every time I think about it.
Thoralf was a wonderful man. He loved God, his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Thoralf was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. And he was our friend. I still miss him even after 10 years.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
Good Morning !!
My camilla bush is blooming like crazy. Its laid a carpet of bright pink on the ground and offered wonderful goodies for the little birds today. The hummers love it too. Wish I could capture a photo of them as they flit by.
We are still fighting the ickies at our house. The cough just never seems to go away. I am so tired of it. That's why I am enjoying my flowers in the otherwise bleak start to my day.
So...maybe I will have to make some cookies to drown out my "sorrows"
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
