While I am still bothered by things, I vented and let it go. There is nothing I can do about it except look at what I do and work on me.
Doctor appointments/PT keep filling my day. When I got back from the SSB I had a message from the cardio office. They had made the appointment for the carotid doppler for me on Wednesday. Surprise - I have two other appointments! I got that one cancelled, but rescheduling is going to be difficult I know. But I will give it a go.
I have found that I can walk better. Yesterday for PT I had to park in the parking garage. That entailed a lot of walking. And I could do it without breaking into a sweat because of the pain. In fact, I didn't have pain. So the PT is definitely working on my back, but not my shoulders. Each time we work on them, I am in pain the next day.
I am a little upset with DIL - not enough to make an issue, but at the same time a bit put out. They will be gone at Easter - again. She has been good about rotating major holidays - except Easter. Last year the excuse was that her grandmother had just passed, and they were going to the beach to be with her mom and get her mind off the death. They are going again this year.
A few years my SIL suggested we rent a house at the beach next to or close to a house they would rent. That way the families would have some extended time to be together and the second cousins play and get to know one another better. DIL said she didn't like the beach. Her actions have shown she apparently doesn't like the beach with OUR family. She goes with her mom and also with her dad (they are divorced). Oh well. I just miss seeing my son.
Allergy season is alive and very well here in the Houston area. Everything is blooming, and I am miserable. G kept trying to tell me I had a cold (and gave it to him). I stopped using the Flonase that I got from the pulmonary doc because it makes the glaucoma worse. That has lasted one day. I am miserable. But I see the ophthalmologist on Wednesday. That will be a primary question for her. If not Flonase - what would she suggest. Bet it won't be anything!!!
So today is eyeball puncture day. Got a late appointment, and I am really worried about parking. But G is dropping me off then going to a plant nursery for parts for the riding mower at the SSB (??? - doesn't seem to go together). So I don't have to park. He will afterwards!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Gets my goat.
Hypocrites. They really get to me. Just today on a neighborhood board I came across one. Someone posted the question of wanting to know if there were any charities that accepted small sizes of toiletries. This particular woman has seemed like someone who is kind-hearted and charitable. I suggested a group in the Houston area that distributes items to the homeless. Her response was that homeless people are homeless because they choose to be.
I responded to her that I prayed that she would never fall on hard times that made her join the ranks of the homeless. Then I don't believe she would continue with that attitude. Then several more commented with statements that were far more harsh.
So she did a pm telling me that I knew nothing about her, etc. Well, no. I am sorry she didn't like being called out with her attitude. And I responded just that.
Then it got me thinking. People who claim they follow Christ are among the worst. Her response to the question was much like so many of these "Christians." My son included. He doesn't recognize that bad things can happen to good people. There are so many folks just barely making it out there, and it doesn't take much for them to become homeless. But I could see him making the same type of statement.
It's strange how people look down on those on public assistance - that is until they find themselves there. Then it's ok - for them but not those others. I am special. I deserve help. I cannot help myself. It just doesn't take much to find oneself in need.
G worked in the county "charity hospital." He saw people who had bad times and ended up on welfare. They, for the most part, didn't like it, and tried to get off as soon as possible. Often that meant they had to work two or even more jobs. Wasn't easy for them.
Then there are those who think they deserve what amounts to cheating - after all we are talking about large companies here. They make plenty of money. So what I get from them after putting in just a little of absolutely ok. I deserve it. This goes from accepting too much change to cheating the company out of money. They have plenty. Well - at the end of it all, someone does pay. And that's the rest of us that play by the rules.
Politicians that want to cut medicare, food stamps, other medical benefits and on and on - hypocrites. They sit there with their huge salaries, great retirement plans, Cadillac health plans. But that isn't for the diminishing middle class, and certainly not for those who need a better salary. Nope. Not at all.
I realize just how fortunate I am. While my retirement isn't great, I can live on it. Sure - I would love an increase since I basically have the same monies that I had in 2000. We got one small increase ($100/year) a couple of years ago, but I do have an annuity with the state. Don't get much Social Security that I paid into (being an organist) because of it, but then that applies to a lot of government workers too. I have a fair health insurance plan. I have a roof over my head that is paid for.
Sorry for the rant, and if I stepped on toes, I am a little sorry. We are supposed to treat others with the same respect that we want for ourselves. The old WWJD bracelets always tickled me. Those same folks would deny help to their neighbors. That isn't WJWD (what Jesus would do).
This is just another rant here. It hurts me to see others hurting. I know some of those on the street corners are scams. I realize that. They are among those trying to get something for nothing. There's a lot of that. But so many of those are mentally ill people. There are shelters for them, but honestly - when you look at those shelters, I am not sure I would want to be in one either. Guess that's why I am so glad our Life Group at church made bags of "snack" foods that don't require refrigeration, water and socks to give to the homeless makes me happy.
So if you leave me because of these feelings, I really will miss you. I just had to vent my feelings though.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Gotta' brag - again
that's my girl. gotta brag (again) on her!
COOK MS STUDENT CHOSEN FOR USA WATER POLO DEVELOPMENT CAMP
March 28, 2015
Cook Middle School eighth-grade student Katie Gill plays for the Southwest Zone team in the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program tournament, from which she was elevated to the next phase. Gill was selected to the Olympic Development Program Women’s Development National Team selection camp.
March 28, 2015—Cook Middle School eighth-grade student Katie Gill has been selected for the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program Women’s Development National Team selection camp, to be held May 22-25 in Diamond Bar, Calif.
Gill was the only CFISD student in her age group selected to compete, and one of three from the Southwest Zone. Out of 12 teams of female athletes born in 2001 or later, Gill was one of the top 70 athletes invited to go back to California in late May to try out to make the Development National Team.
Out of the 70, approximately 20 will be selected for the next step. If invited back, Gill will be invited to attend two additional training camps in June and August, respectively.
Gill has played water polo for two years, and plans to play at Jersey Village High School next year for Coach Stuart Webb.
“I am very happy for Katie making the National Team Selection Camp,” said Allie Gill, Southwest Zone girls’ head coach. “Katie was a leader for our very young team at the ODP National Championships and had a great attitude the entire season. She is very coachable and was an asset for the Southwest Zone Development Team. She is a hard worker and has a bright future in the sport.”
Cook Middle School eighth-grade student Katie Gill has been selected for the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program Women’s Development National Team selection camp.
Katie Gill defends for the Viper Pigeons club team at the 2014 USA Water Polo Junior Olympics.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
I AM still around!
I am still coughing, sneezing and blowing the nose a lot, but I am still around. We went to the SSB last Thursday (the previous Thursday - after my last post). I was really in pretty bad shape. I must have been running a fever because I was freezing the entire week. I am still sure it was/it allergies because all the plants and trees are putting out copious amounts of pollen. I hate to have an attack like this because it takes so long to go away. Once I begin coughing, I cough for weeks after. I think I need to make an appointment with the pulmonologist because this time my chest feels like an elephant is sitting on it. I am wondering if I have developed asthma. I really sound like a hypochondriac!
My prayers that G wouldn't get sick and blame me weren't answered. He sees no relationship between him having to use the push mower at the SSB and his attack. He is sure it is a cold and I gave it to him. I don't see how since I had mine for over a week before he came down with the cough and so on. After talking to SIL, I am wondering if perhaps we have a bug. She said there was one going around in Austin that she caught. It took her three weeks to get over it! The thing that makes me wonder is that we both are having headaches. I didn't think anything about mine because I get such strange things anyway until I talked to her. So perhaps my self-diagnosis was incorrect
There are many topics that have been floating around in my head as food for a blog post. One in particular is something that has been really bothering me, but I am thinking it would become controversial. I really don't like to post things that are really controversial. That isn't my real intent here. So that means I have completed this bit of trivia for today!! Have a great weekend. I don't know what the rest of the weekend brings for me. With G hacking over there - he won't want to go anywhere, and with the bad temper it puts him in, I don't want him to go anywhere!! He is a terrible bear. Typical man getting sick.
My prayers that G wouldn't get sick and blame me weren't answered. He sees no relationship between him having to use the push mower at the SSB and his attack. He is sure it is a cold and I gave it to him. I don't see how since I had mine for over a week before he came down with the cough and so on. After talking to SIL, I am wondering if perhaps we have a bug. She said there was one going around in Austin that she caught. It took her three weeks to get over it! The thing that makes me wonder is that we both are having headaches. I didn't think anything about mine because I get such strange things anyway until I talked to her. So perhaps my self-diagnosis was incorrect
There are many topics that have been floating around in my head as food for a blog post. One in particular is something that has been really bothering me, but I am thinking it would become controversial. I really don't like to post things that are really controversial. That isn't my real intent here. So that means I have completed this bit of trivia for today!! Have a great weekend. I don't know what the rest of the weekend brings for me. With G hacking over there - he won't want to go anywhere, and with the bad temper it puts him in, I don't want him to go anywhere!! He is a terrible bear. Typical man getting sick.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Praying hard!
I thought that what bothered me Saturday night and Sunday night was allergies. I couldn't use the CPAP because it irritated my nose (particularly the left nostril). I have been sneezing and my nose is just flowing - like an allergy.
I cancelled PT today. I couldn't see me being able to do physical activity with this mess. So when Krissi called me to pick up Katie at school I said sure.
I was talking to her about G saying I have a cold rather than allergies. We talked more and she said none of her team was sick. THEN she remembered, and so did I, that the girl who rode with us from the airport was sitting right behind me - hacking.
I am fervently praying because if G gets the cold, he will be impossible to live with. Men don't do sick well, and he surely doesn't. AND I will be trapped with him in the truck for 6 hours on the way to the SSB. Geesh!
With all the itching of eyes, nose and ears, I am still hopeful for allergies.
I cancelled PT today. I couldn't see me being able to do physical activity with this mess. So when Krissi called me to pick up Katie at school I said sure.
I was talking to her about G saying I have a cold rather than allergies. We talked more and she said none of her team was sick. THEN she remembered, and so did I, that the girl who rode with us from the airport was sitting right behind me - hacking.
I am fervently praying because if G gets the cold, he will be impossible to live with. Men don't do sick well, and he surely doesn't. AND I will be trapped with him in the truck for 6 hours on the way to the SSB. Geesh!
With all the itching of eyes, nose and ears, I am still hopeful for allergies.
Monday, March 16, 2015
I survived - barely
Our flight landed at 12:30 a.m. today. The flights to and from LA were completely full. In fact going they over booked. There was a family who were completely separated. Dad had no seat, but fortunately he was employed by United - so he flew in the Flight Attendant's area. But I felt sorry for his son. He was way in the back of the plane - alone. The mom and little girl got to be together. But checking on the boy was difficult because the beverage cart completely blocks the aisle so much of the time that they couldn't get back to him. The man with the mom said it would move, but for some reason it didn't work out that way.
Walking is difficult for me. We have discussed that. Well! Being with athletes is not for the walking deprived! Especially water polo athletes. They have legs that are stronger than steel!
Krissi was the "team mom" which meant she drive the 15 passenger team van. Parking is at a premium at best - but she really was nervous about backing that whale so we would be parked pretty far from the venues as it was. Then Saturday night when a dinner place was chosen I knew she wouldn't be taking the van, and no one else would be driving either. The parking lot for the hotel was tiny. Add all these 15 passenger vans, AND all the parental rental cars meant it would fill rapidly. So they were going to walk it. It was ONLY 5 blocks. I asked them to bring something back.
Over the two days I really believe I walked about 5 miles. Another thing that could have been problematic was the sun. Here is Texas we are such wimps - our pools for swimming events are enclosed. California has their pools outside. The stands have a roof - for afternoon coverage. Our games were before noon. The sun was bright. I am fair, plus some of my meds make me even more apt to burn. Surprisingly I didn't!!! I did use sunscreen, but I was still surprised!
Now the real news - she made it to the next phase to the National Team. Ultimately, this is the road to the Olympic Team. It is a long, hard road. She made it to the next training camp. There were three girls from each region chosen. Then from there she has to make it to the NEXT camp. And from there it is the National Team I believe. As she gets older and continues to make the teams - then it is the Olympic Team.
Walking is difficult for me. We have discussed that. Well! Being with athletes is not for the walking deprived! Especially water polo athletes. They have legs that are stronger than steel!
Krissi was the "team mom" which meant she drive the 15 passenger team van. Parking is at a premium at best - but she really was nervous about backing that whale so we would be parked pretty far from the venues as it was. Then Saturday night when a dinner place was chosen I knew she wouldn't be taking the van, and no one else would be driving either. The parking lot for the hotel was tiny. Add all these 15 passenger vans, AND all the parental rental cars meant it would fill rapidly. So they were going to walk it. It was ONLY 5 blocks. I asked them to bring something back.
Over the two days I really believe I walked about 5 miles. Another thing that could have been problematic was the sun. Here is Texas we are such wimps - our pools for swimming events are enclosed. California has their pools outside. The stands have a roof - for afternoon coverage. Our games were before noon. The sun was bright. I am fair, plus some of my meds make me even more apt to burn. Surprisingly I didn't!!! I did use sunscreen, but I was still surprised!
Now the real news - she made it to the next phase to the National Team. Ultimately, this is the road to the Olympic Team. It is a long, hard road. She made it to the next training camp. There were three girls from each region chosen. Then from there she has to make it to the NEXT camp. And from there it is the National Team I believe. As she gets older and continues to make the teams - then it is the Olympic Team.
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| This is the final awards ceremony. The girls are sitting here at the end waiting for the announcement of those who have made it to go on. Katie (for those who don't know) is the one in the center with the large, very curly hair!! She is so nervous at this time waiting for the names!! |
Friday, March 13, 2015
Ummm, Friday the 13th
And I am doing something I hate! I am boarding the plane to California. I. Hate. Planes.
It's not because I am afraid of flying. Once I am through security (generally) I am fine. I hate security. If you remember the last time I flew OUT of LAX I thought I wasn't going to because they "screwed" up boarding passes. Of course this time, in the back of my mind, is the stupid thinking of "oh, Friday the 13th - bad luck." Those seats are meant for pencils. They keep making them smaller and smaller. All to get more passengers on board. Yuck. That's why I love the train.
I had dreams of taking Katie since it's Spring Break here and take the train to California. But the schedule from Houston to Los Angeles isn't hard and fast. We have to yield to freight trains. She would love to take the train. We talked about it one day that I picked her up from school. So it's on the plane we will get.
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The CPAP and I have made friends for the most part. Night before last, I had it pulled so tight that it hurt. Last night I backed off a little and I was much more comfortable! It showed that I only had a partial event last night. Now how I could stop breathing for a partial "event" is beyond me, but OK!
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Tuesday my therapist did measurements again. My ranges of motion have greatly improved. He was going to ask the doctor for orders for another month with the goal of going into strengthening exercises. I do feel the flexibility improving, and I am very happy with my progress. Yesterday he spoke words of terror however. We will begin working on the legs.
I have been babying my legs since having the knees replaced. I have been afraid of - well, pain. So I haven't been doing as I should. Shoot - this is the story of my life these days. The arthritis hurts. I know I should get up and move, but I don't because of the pains. Well - that isn't going to be the way for about a month. Hopefully I will begin gaining strength so I can move better!
I am out of touch until Tuesday I believe. Our flight lands Sunday night about midnight. I doubt I will be visiting here on Monday!
It's not because I am afraid of flying. Once I am through security (generally) I am fine. I hate security. If you remember the last time I flew OUT of LAX I thought I wasn't going to because they "screwed" up boarding passes. Of course this time, in the back of my mind, is the stupid thinking of "oh, Friday the 13th - bad luck." Those seats are meant for pencils. They keep making them smaller and smaller. All to get more passengers on board. Yuck. That's why I love the train.
I had dreams of taking Katie since it's Spring Break here and take the train to California. But the schedule from Houston to Los Angeles isn't hard and fast. We have to yield to freight trains. She would love to take the train. We talked about it one day that I picked her up from school. So it's on the plane we will get.
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The CPAP and I have made friends for the most part. Night before last, I had it pulled so tight that it hurt. Last night I backed off a little and I was much more comfortable! It showed that I only had a partial event last night. Now how I could stop breathing for a partial "event" is beyond me, but OK!
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Tuesday my therapist did measurements again. My ranges of motion have greatly improved. He was going to ask the doctor for orders for another month with the goal of going into strengthening exercises. I do feel the flexibility improving, and I am very happy with my progress. Yesterday he spoke words of terror however. We will begin working on the legs.
I have been babying my legs since having the knees replaced. I have been afraid of - well, pain. So I haven't been doing as I should. Shoot - this is the story of my life these days. The arthritis hurts. I know I should get up and move, but I don't because of the pains. Well - that isn't going to be the way for about a month. Hopefully I will begin gaining strength so I can move better!
I am out of touch until Tuesday I believe. Our flight lands Sunday night about midnight. I doubt I will be visiting here on Monday!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Fixed
I read the directions (amazing isn't it??) for the CPAP mask. I followed the steps. I tightened the straps over the head. When they did it, I had my wig on. Then tightened the ones across the face. That mask was plastered on my face - but it worked. No squeaks nor fart sounds! No blowing me across the bed. It worked. At its highest - I didn't realize it was there. I thought it was still ramping! But I still didn't sleep well. Getting up early just about killing me!
We started the day taking the truck to have its oil changed. That meant breakfast out. Heaven. Then we went to Life Group. In addition to the "lesson," we made bags for the homeless that are begging on the street corners. G said that for us they would have to be standing in the doorways of the medical center where we are going (feels like daily and some days twice a day). We just don't go places where the homeless are . Oh well.
Then we met Brian and family for lunch. The restaurant we went to used to be delicious. Today it was not good.
I chuckled to myself. DIL is saying she wants to become a nurse anesthetist. This girl doesn't have the brains to do that. She had a hard time in high school, and she has started college before. Money is on her getting pregnant with #4. I don't know how she thinks she is going to go part time but thinks she can complete her BS (or BA) in nursing in 4 1/2 years. Nope.
Then she will try to work for 2 years at one of the two county hospitals that are for the indigent. G worked with them before he retired. You have to have a lot of patience with those folks, and Christina doesn't, She went to a medical assistant school. Worked in an office for a couple of days, and walked out. No notice. Nothing.
I really don't mean to sound so negative, but this girl/woman has been like this since I have known her!!
We started the day taking the truck to have its oil changed. That meant breakfast out. Heaven. Then we went to Life Group. In addition to the "lesson," we made bags for the homeless that are begging on the street corners. G said that for us they would have to be standing in the doorways of the medical center where we are going (feels like daily and some days twice a day). We just don't go places where the homeless are . Oh well.
Then we met Brian and family for lunch. The restaurant we went to used to be delicious. Today it was not good.
I chuckled to myself. DIL is saying she wants to become a nurse anesthetist. This girl doesn't have the brains to do that. She had a hard time in high school, and she has started college before. Money is on her getting pregnant with #4. I don't know how she thinks she is going to go part time but thinks she can complete her BS (or BA) in nursing in 4 1/2 years. Nope.
Then she will try to work for 2 years at one of the two county hospitals that are for the indigent. G worked with them before he retired. You have to have a lot of patience with those folks, and Christina doesn't, She went to a medical assistant school. Worked in an office for a couple of days, and walked out. No notice. Nothing.
I really don't mean to sound so negative, but this girl/woman has been like this since I have known her!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Yawn
Got the machine. Put it on, and it nearly blew me out of the bed! So I changed the setting - some. It did ramp as it should. For you lucky folks who haven't had to use one of these - that means that the air comes out slowly and then gets up to the full force. It is supposed to give continual pressure to keep the air passages open.
As I laid there, the mask would leak air. And not silently. It could be a squeak or sound like a kid making farting sounds. Loudly.My previous machine felt like it gave constant air flow. This one feels like it pulses.
When I first put it on, I used a setting I thought would be appropriate. (When I was at the office - when the technician showed me what to do - but AFTER she had me remove my glasses. Not. A. Good. Thing!!!!) That setting would ramp. It would blow for a while, and then STOP! You feel like there is no air in the world when that happens! Then it would start ramping up again. It did this three times and then I decided I had to change that setting to turn it on. I am such a fast learner! Three times? Really???
When I changed it all back, it worked fine - with the exceptions of farting sounds, and I slept poorly because of all that. I must have finally fallen asleep very soundly. I woke about 8 (after falling asleep about 12:30) my mouth was as dry as the desert. So first thing I did this morning was to up the humidity of the machine as high as it would go.
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I ordered the HDMI cable from my stand-by Amazon. I paid for express shipping. I am supposed to get it today. We will see. Doubting is my long suit!
As I laid there, the mask would leak air. And not silently. It could be a squeak or sound like a kid making farting sounds. Loudly.My previous machine felt like it gave constant air flow. This one feels like it pulses.
When I first put it on, I used a setting I thought would be appropriate. (When I was at the office - when the technician showed me what to do - but AFTER she had me remove my glasses. Not. A. Good. Thing!!!!) That setting would ramp. It would blow for a while, and then STOP! You feel like there is no air in the world when that happens! Then it would start ramping up again. It did this three times and then I decided I had to change that setting to turn it on. I am such a fast learner! Three times? Really???
When I changed it all back, it worked fine - with the exceptions of farting sounds, and I slept poorly because of all that. I must have finally fallen asleep very soundly. I woke about 8 (after falling asleep about 12:30) my mouth was as dry as the desert. So first thing I did this morning was to up the humidity of the machine as high as it would go.
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I ordered the HDMI cable from my stand-by Amazon. I paid for express shipping. I am supposed to get it today. We will see. Doubting is my long suit!
Monday, March 09, 2015
Messes!!!
Traveled the 15 miles to pick up the CPAP this morning. The technician was really nice, and we had a nice chat - and therein is the problem. We DID have a great time talking - about her impending wedding (she isn't a young woman) and wigs. Strange thoughts together, but you know how it can go!
So we measured and got me the correct mask, then the machine was packed up and I was on my way. I got home and really didn't do anything with it until about 3. That's when I opened it. No hose that runs from the machine to the mask. To cut to the chase, I called. All calls go to Customer Service - not here in Houston even though it is a customer service number. AND it has to be approved by someone to send me another one.
Why didn't I just go back? It's pretty far, it's flooding here, and that freeway is horrible.
So I began looking for a supply here in Houston. There are plenty. None have CPAP hoses!
G made a great suggestion, which at first I thought was stupid. He asked if I still had my old CPAP machine. Why yes, but this one is so much smaller I doubt the hose would fit. But I tried anyway. IT DOES!!! So even if they approve this, it would be at least a day before the decision is made. I don't believe it would get here before Friday, or if it is Friday, we seem to get deliveries late.
I ordered the Amazon stick - what ever it's called. My tv has a usb slot. The device is HDMI. It's like I have been trying to put a square peg in a round hole for weeks. I finally pinned SIL down at dinner last night and found out what the problem was. Of course, he SAID he would go out today and get an adapter. Not holding my breath. So I ordered one form Amazon - rushed delivery.
Why? because at least G will have that so he can watch the new program about the detective that is in the books he reads. If the adapter gets here tomorrow - we can see if it works.
Disasters averted - I think.
So we measured and got me the correct mask, then the machine was packed up and I was on my way. I got home and really didn't do anything with it until about 3. That's when I opened it. No hose that runs from the machine to the mask. To cut to the chase, I called. All calls go to Customer Service - not here in Houston even though it is a customer service number. AND it has to be approved by someone to send me another one.
Why didn't I just go back? It's pretty far, it's flooding here, and that freeway is horrible.
So I began looking for a supply here in Houston. There are plenty. None have CPAP hoses!
G made a great suggestion, which at first I thought was stupid. He asked if I still had my old CPAP machine. Why yes, but this one is so much smaller I doubt the hose would fit. But I tried anyway. IT DOES!!! So even if they approve this, it would be at least a day before the decision is made. I don't believe it would get here before Friday, or if it is Friday, we seem to get deliveries late.
I ordered the Amazon stick - what ever it's called. My tv has a usb slot. The device is HDMI. It's like I have been trying to put a square peg in a round hole for weeks. I finally pinned SIL down at dinner last night and found out what the problem was. Of course, he SAID he would go out today and get an adapter. Not holding my breath. So I ordered one form Amazon - rushed delivery.
Why? because at least G will have that so he can watch the new program about the detective that is in the books he reads. If the adapter gets here tomorrow - we can see if it works.
Disasters averted - I think.
Saturday, March 07, 2015
CPAP available Monday
When Caller ID shows "toll free call," "name unknown," "no name" or something like that - we don't answer. And we are luckier that our phone system announced the CID! The "No Call" lists are a joke. We still get these ridiculous calls.
But yesterday I just had a suspicion when I got one of the Toll Free calls came in, I just thought it might be about the CPAP machine - since I had not heard anything about it. And it was. So I get to travel to North Houston Monday to pick up my machine.
This time is different. I have a co-pay, and I will be renting the thing for 13 months. It is a rent-to-own thing. Strange, at least to me. My last one (10 years ago) was completely paid by insurance. Times change.
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Other "stuff" - thought I would post some new photos of the youngest grands. Before that - Katie is playing with a HIGH SCHOOL today. She made 8 of their 12 goals. Way to go my 8th grader.
But yesterday I just had a suspicion when I got one of the Toll Free calls came in, I just thought it might be about the CPAP machine - since I had not heard anything about it. And it was. So I get to travel to North Houston Monday to pick up my machine.
This time is different. I have a co-pay, and I will be renting the thing for 13 months. It is a rent-to-own thing. Strange, at least to me. My last one (10 years ago) was completely paid by insurance. Times change.
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Other "stuff" - thought I would post some new photos of the youngest grands. Before that - Katie is playing with a HIGH SCHOOL today. She made 8 of their 12 goals. Way to go my 8th grader.
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| Delaney (5), ,y son Brian, and Holden (3) with his back to us |
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| Holden - this boy is usually smiling and is tough as a boot! |
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| Delaney who is a Diva! These were taken at a birthday party. |
Friday, March 06, 2015
Moan
I did not realize just how out of shape I had allowed myself to get. Until this round of PT.
So how did this come about? Well, first of all the knee replacements. In a way, my dear ortho doc scared me about my knees. I have mentioned that he said he would rather I not kneel because of the pressure on the knee caps. I had a huge weight lifted from my shoulders when I was talking to Marnee (SIL) whose ortho assured her that it would take a lot more than kneeling to break the knee cap. Of course then I fell at the SSB and kept slipping on the floor trying to get up because there is no strength in those knees - so I was trying to pull up on the bed - which kept moving away from me. It was comical I guess when I think back on it. But that caused my knees that had been protected for five years from any pressure to really be sore.
But enough of that. I also have been babying my arthritis. As I told the therapist, my mind tells me I need to move even though it hurts, I don't want to. When there is the degeneration of the back, and sciatica pain that has been a constant companion for over 30 years only getting worse, it is hard to do things. My back would hurt so much that I would break out in a sweat.
So inactivity has lead me to be weak as a baby. So when we began the shoulder exercises, they seemed so easy. Well the next day my shoulders were so sore that it hurt to drive. We did a few more rigorous back exercises yesterday, and my back, hips and legs are sore. This is so ridiculous I cannot even call it sad.
My real goal is to be able to walk. I have difficulty getting through the grocery store because of back pain. I really would like to be walking around the neighborhood again. There has been a fear that I would get "x" away from the house and the back will begin to hurt so badly that I cannot go on. That's what happens. But I have hope, and I am sure Clyde does. I know he would love to go on long walks with me!
Sorry for the pouring out of frustration like this, but it feels good to put it down on "paper."
The scheduling in becoming less crowded! Yeah! Of course, this next weekend will be busy. Krissi, Katie and I will be flying to Riverside, California for the first round of competition in Junior Olympics with this select team. This will determine if Katie is chosen for the national team. I am not sure how many games are on the docket, but I would bet something like 6!
One funny thing about it is that Krissi won't have to rent a car when we get there. Good in that we save that much money. Funny because the reason is that the coach, who usually drives the team around in the 15 passenger van, isn't old enough to rent the van. She isn't 25 yet! So guess who will be driving the team. From LAX to Riverside - all around Riverside - and back to LAX on Sunday. Anyone have some tranquilizers for my daughter?? I guess it's a good thing we live basically in Houston so we are used to horrible traffic.
So how did this come about? Well, first of all the knee replacements. In a way, my dear ortho doc scared me about my knees. I have mentioned that he said he would rather I not kneel because of the pressure on the knee caps. I had a huge weight lifted from my shoulders when I was talking to Marnee (SIL) whose ortho assured her that it would take a lot more than kneeling to break the knee cap. Of course then I fell at the SSB and kept slipping on the floor trying to get up because there is no strength in those knees - so I was trying to pull up on the bed - which kept moving away from me. It was comical I guess when I think back on it. But that caused my knees that had been protected for five years from any pressure to really be sore.
But enough of that. I also have been babying my arthritis. As I told the therapist, my mind tells me I need to move even though it hurts, I don't want to. When there is the degeneration of the back, and sciatica pain that has been a constant companion for over 30 years only getting worse, it is hard to do things. My back would hurt so much that I would break out in a sweat.
So inactivity has lead me to be weak as a baby. So when we began the shoulder exercises, they seemed so easy. Well the next day my shoulders were so sore that it hurt to drive. We did a few more rigorous back exercises yesterday, and my back, hips and legs are sore. This is so ridiculous I cannot even call it sad.
My real goal is to be able to walk. I have difficulty getting through the grocery store because of back pain. I really would like to be walking around the neighborhood again. There has been a fear that I would get "x" away from the house and the back will begin to hurt so badly that I cannot go on. That's what happens. But I have hope, and I am sure Clyde does. I know he would love to go on long walks with me!
Sorry for the pouring out of frustration like this, but it feels good to put it down on "paper."
The scheduling in becoming less crowded! Yeah! Of course, this next weekend will be busy. Krissi, Katie and I will be flying to Riverside, California for the first round of competition in Junior Olympics with this select team. This will determine if Katie is chosen for the national team. I am not sure how many games are on the docket, but I would bet something like 6!
One funny thing about it is that Krissi won't have to rent a car when we get there. Good in that we save that much money. Funny because the reason is that the coach, who usually drives the team around in the 15 passenger van, isn't old enough to rent the van. She isn't 25 yet! So guess who will be driving the team. From LAX to Riverside - all around Riverside - and back to LAX on Sunday. Anyone have some tranquilizers for my daughter?? I guess it's a good thing we live basically in Houston so we are used to horrible traffic.
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
My life has to slow down
I thought this round of doctor's appointments that fall about every 6 months would stop by now. Nope!!
This week is just as full as the previous two when I was home - can't count the week at the SSB. This week began with seeing the sleep doc on Monday. Now I have to wait for the company to call me about the machine. Yesterday was the eye puncture and PT. I am so sore - we did new exercises that seemed so easy at the time. Today was a funeral at church. I didn't stay for the meal - there were women there and they were falling all over each other. But I pick up Katie from school at 2:30. Tomorrow cardio doc and Doppler of the carotids and PT. Friday WAS going to be my free day, but G called the pool company to see about putting in an inline chlorinator. Boo. They will be here between 8 (!!!!) and 10. And HE has a doctor's appointment.
The funeral was sad - as they all really are. She and I were contemporaries. Her cause of death was metastatic breast cancer. Her battle was so very hard. It mist have been more advanced when she discovered it. Even though I have known her (not close friends - just kind of nodding acquaintances at church) after I left she became much more involved. But as I learned today, our lives really paralleled one another a lot. RIP Shirley. You have no more pain.
This week is just as full as the previous two when I was home - can't count the week at the SSB. This week began with seeing the sleep doc on Monday. Now I have to wait for the company to call me about the machine. Yesterday was the eye puncture and PT. I am so sore - we did new exercises that seemed so easy at the time. Today was a funeral at church. I didn't stay for the meal - there were women there and they were falling all over each other. But I pick up Katie from school at 2:30. Tomorrow cardio doc and Doppler of the carotids and PT. Friday WAS going to be my free day, but G called the pool company to see about putting in an inline chlorinator. Boo. They will be here between 8 (!!!!) and 10. And HE has a doctor's appointment.
The funeral was sad - as they all really are. She and I were contemporaries. Her cause of death was metastatic breast cancer. Her battle was so very hard. It mist have been more advanced when she discovered it. Even though I have known her (not close friends - just kind of nodding acquaintances at church) after I left she became much more involved. But as I learned today, our lives really paralleled one another a lot. RIP Shirley. You have no more pain.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Getting back into the swing.
Today was the first of two days of serving a meal at church. It feels so comfortable and right to be doing this. I am so grateful that there is the youth director at church who make my granddaughter love going to that church so much that she insisted her parents go back - which means we also went back. Today just felt right.
This was a Synod wide event, but I was amazed (appalled is more like it) that there were so few participants - about 25. I was expecting a large crowd. When we pulled in the parking lot, I really thought the event had been cancelled. There were fewer cars than are normally for anything! But we went in, set up lunch that was already pretty much in place, welcomed the folks for lunch, and cleaned up. Boom! That was it. But it felt good.
Tonight is the monthly group outing called Guess Where We Are Going To Dinner. Once again it will be at a restaurant in our neighborhood. One we frequent, and now I wonder where we will eat after church tomorrow!!!
Then on Wednesday I will be bringing food and helping serve at a funeral reception. This woman developed breast cancer after me. She has fought it tooth and nail, having it metastasized to the bones. She developed pneumonia, and that was the end for her. Bless her soul - she was quite eccentric, but her heart was huge. I am proud to help her family with the reception.
And tomorrow is family dinner night. I have no clue who or where. Brian is playing at the BarBQue cook-off. This is a three night deal that precedes the Rodeo. Makes lots of money (he does - and so does the cook-off for that matter). Steve - who knows. I think he and Krissi are renting a limo to go. They have tickets to some tents down there. That's where the real fun is. There is general admission, but the real happenings are in the different cooker's tents - like where Brian's band is.
I tried to hijack a video clip of Brian playing with another band recently from Facebook, but apparently it isn't something easily taken. I am proud of his singing. Wanted to share it, but you will just have to take my word.
So - that's the news from around these parts.
This was a Synod wide event, but I was amazed (appalled is more like it) that there were so few participants - about 25. I was expecting a large crowd. When we pulled in the parking lot, I really thought the event had been cancelled. There were fewer cars than are normally for anything! But we went in, set up lunch that was already pretty much in place, welcomed the folks for lunch, and cleaned up. Boom! That was it. But it felt good.
Tonight is the monthly group outing called Guess Where We Are Going To Dinner. Once again it will be at a restaurant in our neighborhood. One we frequent, and now I wonder where we will eat after church tomorrow!!!
Then on Wednesday I will be bringing food and helping serve at a funeral reception. This woman developed breast cancer after me. She has fought it tooth and nail, having it metastasized to the bones. She developed pneumonia, and that was the end for her. Bless her soul - she was quite eccentric, but her heart was huge. I am proud to help her family with the reception.
And tomorrow is family dinner night. I have no clue who or where. Brian is playing at the BarBQue cook-off. This is a three night deal that precedes the Rodeo. Makes lots of money (he does - and so does the cook-off for that matter). Steve - who knows. I think he and Krissi are renting a limo to go. They have tickets to some tents down there. That's where the real fun is. There is general admission, but the real happenings are in the different cooker's tents - like where Brian's band is.
I tried to hijack a video clip of Brian playing with another band recently from Facebook, but apparently it isn't something easily taken. I am proud of his singing. Wanted to share it, but you will just have to take my word.
So - that's the news from around these parts.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Brrr - again
I shouldn't complain about the cold. It is only here for a few days, and it's never dangerously cold. I know we get extra blankets to the homeless, but it's not like they are going to freeze to the ground. It's just annoying - and the homeless are even more miserable. There is a non-profit here that is wonderful about getting hats, gloves, coats, and blankets to those poor folks. Never-the-less I am just not comfortable either in these temperatures. I hate to have the heated come on!!!
That nonsense being over on to today. I forgot to add yesterday that when we were iced over, that means my "FABULOUSLY WONDERFUL" (not) internet was out. Any time we eve have clouds, that thing goes out. I went out when the ice was gone from the deck and beat on the dish. It didn't help. I called the company. They said that in heavy rain (takes ours a mist), snow (didn't have it) or fog the satellite internet will go out. Well ours is super sensitive,
Steve (aka SIL) has told me a friend of his (they are a multitude) who lives about 75 miles has internet (satellite ??) that is faster, cheaper, and more reliable. Of course, he still hasn't found the name of said company. I am still waiting for him to plug in the USB from Amazon into my TV also. Does that tell you anything??? He talks (a lot) a good story, but action is something else.
Wednesday night I slipped and fell. With my weak knees, shoulders that have just been injected with cortisone (probably rotator tears) and just generally being out shape coupled with my slick floors made getting up a problem. Something has to change here. I am very sore. My knees feel bruised. My muscles in my shoulders and arms are sore. That is telling me it is time to get in shape. I will b on the stationary bike everyday. When it is cold like this - I will probably will spend time at Krissi's. They have a "gym" in their garage. When the pool warms I will be in it. I now understand "I've fallen and can't get up."
So today it's pretty much back to normal. Hair cut. Pharmacy (and using it to get a load of bread).
Have a great weekend!
That nonsense being over on to today. I forgot to add yesterday that when we were iced over, that means my "FABULOUSLY WONDERFUL" (not) internet was out. Any time we eve have clouds, that thing goes out. I went out when the ice was gone from the deck and beat on the dish. It didn't help. I called the company. They said that in heavy rain (takes ours a mist), snow (didn't have it) or fog the satellite internet will go out. Well ours is super sensitive,
Steve (aka SIL) has told me a friend of his (they are a multitude) who lives about 75 miles has internet (satellite ??) that is faster, cheaper, and more reliable. Of course, he still hasn't found the name of said company. I am still waiting for him to plug in the USB from Amazon into my TV also. Does that tell you anything??? He talks (a lot) a good story, but action is something else.
Wednesday night I slipped and fell. With my weak knees, shoulders that have just been injected with cortisone (probably rotator tears) and just generally being out shape coupled with my slick floors made getting up a problem. Something has to change here. I am very sore. My knees feel bruised. My muscles in my shoulders and arms are sore. That is telling me it is time to get in shape. I will b on the stationary bike everyday. When it is cold like this - I will probably will spend time at Krissi's. They have a "gym" in their garage. When the pool warms I will be in it. I now understand "I've fallen and can't get up."
So today it's pretty much back to normal. Hair cut. Pharmacy (and using it to get a load of bread).
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Remember me?
After that last post that was simply steam of thoughts as they came into my head - it was probably assumed I had a stroke and that explained it.
No - my round of doctors and PT - which will continue next week as though nothing had happened got to me!. Plus we spent the last week at the SSB.
As you are aware, that is getting to be a pain for me. I really want to stay home!! But - gotta go. This trip was a real winner. We did go to Community Club on Friday night. Our crazy neighbor's wife seems to realize that I am not her "bestest" friend. She has hinted over the last year while that crazy road was being constructed that this relative and that were having babies or grands and they would love to have the baby toys I make. Yeah - well, I am not making them for you unless you pay me double what I charge. I have given her those - free. She didn't sit anywhere near me Friday night. Last month, she sat between me and my SIL.
Beginning on Tuesday, our temperature dropped to 27 degrees and STAYED there for about 30 hours. I know it has been a lot worse in other parts of the nation, but this is pretty serious for us. Our decks were completely iced over. Fortunately I had gotten the stair treads installed so that there would be traction on the back steps. Finally yesterday the temperatures broke. It was a lovely afternoon - until the riding lawn mower broke.
It is still sitting in the pasture. It is in gear. It won't start so it won't come out of gear. Fun. fun, fun.
Looks like we are in for another round of cold. Up there it will be sleet and snow tomorrow. Then cold the rest of the week and into next. At least here it won't be as cold.
No - my round of doctors and PT - which will continue next week as though nothing had happened got to me!. Plus we spent the last week at the SSB.
As you are aware, that is getting to be a pain for me. I really want to stay home!! But - gotta go. This trip was a real winner. We did go to Community Club on Friday night. Our crazy neighbor's wife seems to realize that I am not her "bestest" friend. She has hinted over the last year while that crazy road was being constructed that this relative and that were having babies or grands and they would love to have the baby toys I make. Yeah - well, I am not making them for you unless you pay me double what I charge. I have given her those - free. She didn't sit anywhere near me Friday night. Last month, she sat between me and my SIL.
Beginning on Tuesday, our temperature dropped to 27 degrees and STAYED there for about 30 hours. I know it has been a lot worse in other parts of the nation, but this is pretty serious for us. Our decks were completely iced over. Fortunately I had gotten the stair treads installed so that there would be traction on the back steps. Finally yesterday the temperatures broke. It was a lovely afternoon - until the riding lawn mower broke.
It is still sitting in the pasture. It is in gear. It won't start so it won't come out of gear. Fun. fun, fun.
Looks like we are in for another round of cold. Up there it will be sleet and snow tomorrow. Then cold the rest of the week and into next. At least here it won't be as cold.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Memory jog
I will make no bones about it - I cannot remember 4 of the birth dates of my six grandchildren. Katie is the first. I forget if it is the 16th or 17th of January. I can remember Karrington's and Reagan's. They are in July like mine and my son Brian. The other three I cannot remember either - all of Brian's kids. I know Holden's is January, William is February (like today, and believe me I wrote it down today!!!), and Delaney is in September. I really feel awful about that, but when talking to my best friend yesterday, I found she can't remember her grand's birthdays either!!!
SO with that - let's move on. It has been a crowded week again. Yesterday was PT. He really worked me. And alas, I haven't done them today.
And a funny (I guess) story about yesterday. I was supposed to call the pain doc to let them know how the injections have done. Did that - left the message and then headed out to PT. I got home and G told me (I THOUGHT!!) that I needed to "call Dora and Dr W's office. My best friend is named Dora. We don't talk often, but we are really close friends. I was afraid something had happened with one of her kids.
So I called Dr W's office back to see what the doc had to say. Then I called Dora. She seemed to be a little surprised, but we talked for a while. She was still at work. We vowed to get together soon, and went on. She never let on that anything was amiss.
After I got off the phone, G asked who I was talking to. I replied "Dora - I returned her call." He said, and THEN I read the note it was Dora AT Dr W's office. Oops. What a senior moment.
Today was our church group meeting. I do enjoy them. I wish they weren't every week. I would love them to be once a month, but... We were listing prayer concerns. One of our church member succumbed to cancer last week. She left two cats. They are looking for someone to adopt them. Do you know how hard it is to get cats adopted??
Tomorrow we go to the SSB - again. Things might slow down, but Friday is Community Club (yopee) and Wednesday is Happy Hour. Friday will also be going grocery shopping in Fredetricksburg. Perhaps the other days I can just chill!
This has been totally stream of consciousness today. Probably doesn't make a lot of sense. Really sorry about that. BTW - Sally so glad you are back!!!!
SO with that - let's move on. It has been a crowded week again. Yesterday was PT. He really worked me. And alas, I haven't done them today.
And a funny (I guess) story about yesterday. I was supposed to call the pain doc to let them know how the injections have done. Did that - left the message and then headed out to PT. I got home and G told me (I THOUGHT!!) that I needed to "call Dora and Dr W's office. My best friend is named Dora. We don't talk often, but we are really close friends. I was afraid something had happened with one of her kids.
So I called Dr W's office back to see what the doc had to say. Then I called Dora. She seemed to be a little surprised, but we talked for a while. She was still at work. We vowed to get together soon, and went on. She never let on that anything was amiss.
After I got off the phone, G asked who I was talking to. I replied "Dora - I returned her call." He said, and THEN I read the note it was Dora AT Dr W's office. Oops. What a senior moment.
Today was our church group meeting. I do enjoy them. I wish they weren't every week. I would love them to be once a month, but... We were listing prayer concerns. One of our church member succumbed to cancer last week. She left two cats. They are looking for someone to adopt them. Do you know how hard it is to get cats adopted??
Tomorrow we go to the SSB - again. Things might slow down, but Friday is Community Club (yopee) and Wednesday is Happy Hour. Friday will also be going grocery shopping in Fredetricksburg. Perhaps the other days I can just chill!
This has been totally stream of consciousness today. Probably doesn't make a lot of sense. Really sorry about that. BTW - Sally so glad you are back!!!!
Monday, February 16, 2015
Sunday dinner
It was a quiet evening. The three youngest grands were not here. Their mom and her mom went to Lafayette for Mardi Gras. They originally were going to be back, but ... Anyway, it was probably a good thing since Katie is still recovering from her concussion. She is still having some headaches, but all in all getting better. She went to the ODP practice because her coach wanted her to be there for at least some of the instruction even though she wouldn't be in the pool.
Valentine's night, Steve served a great meal of sea scallops, shrimp, lobster and risotto. Quite tasty, but bless his heart - he has a problem with timing. He isn't sure how to fire things so that they are all served hot. The sea foods were all cold, but when it comes to those things - cold is so much better than none.
My heart goes out to those of you who are experiencing the brutal weather. We are headed down to freezing tonight which isn't really a big deal, EXCEPT things are budding out. In the Hill Country, the wineries are worried about frost tonight. That will certainly be horrible for the grapes. The peach people don't seem to be especially worried. Not sure the trees have budded.
I am not as conscientious about my PT here at home as I should be. I know it's an excuse, but I just don't take the time to do the exercises. It takes about 15 minutes - which is nothing, but there is so much I would rather be doing than those exercises. But they are helping. It may hurt while I am doing them, but I can stand longer and walk a little further. Gotta do them!
It's off to Costco in a while. Into the rain and cold. I know - I don't need sympathy. It's not ice and snow!!
Valentine's night, Steve served a great meal of sea scallops, shrimp, lobster and risotto. Quite tasty, but bless his heart - he has a problem with timing. He isn't sure how to fire things so that they are all served hot. The sea foods were all cold, but when it comes to those things - cold is so much better than none.
My heart goes out to those of you who are experiencing the brutal weather. We are headed down to freezing tonight which isn't really a big deal, EXCEPT things are budding out. In the Hill Country, the wineries are worried about frost tonight. That will certainly be horrible for the grapes. The peach people don't seem to be especially worried. Not sure the trees have budded.
I am not as conscientious about my PT here at home as I should be. I know it's an excuse, but I just don't take the time to do the exercises. It takes about 15 minutes - which is nothing, but there is so much I would rather be doing than those exercises. But they are helping. It may hurt while I am doing them, but I can stand longer and walk a little further. Gotta do them!
It's off to Costco in a while. Into the rain and cold. I know - I don't need sympathy. It's not ice and snow!!
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Did I ever learn a lesson!
I have never subscribed to anything that Dr Oz had put out. I don't like his ideas, and in fact there is more and more about him coming out that the things he "preaches" about health are not correct.
But other than not ever subscribing to anything he does, that isn't important. What I have found is what I have always heard about "don't unsubscribe to anything that you didn't subscribe to in the first place" is a valid rule.
My home email will only let emails through from folks who are in my address book. It has a another box for those emails that may not be complete spam. Just suspicious because they are not in my address book. Somehow Dr Oz emails began showing up in the suspicious folder.
I was tired of deleting them, so I went to where is said to "unsubscribe." Well now I am getting twice as many. Word got out apparently - she is a real living person. Hit the spam button.
Lesson learned. I will just delete from now on.
But other than not ever subscribing to anything he does, that isn't important. What I have found is what I have always heard about "don't unsubscribe to anything that you didn't subscribe to in the first place" is a valid rule.
My home email will only let emails through from folks who are in my address book. It has a another box for those emails that may not be complete spam. Just suspicious because they are not in my address book. Somehow Dr Oz emails began showing up in the suspicious folder.
I was tired of deleting them, so I went to where is said to "unsubscribe." Well now I am getting twice as many. Word got out apparently - she is a real living person. Hit the spam button.
Lesson learned. I will just delete from now on.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Legal stuff
Attorneys have it made!! They have set everything up so that they are essential for almost anything - including dying and death!
We went to check the validity of our wills, and they are ok (thank goodness), but then we went ahead and did the advanced directives and powers of attorney (there's that word again!).
It was all really simple - our kids determine what happens to us if we become incapacitated. Well - G will take over for me - I am sure I will go first. But then it goes to the kids.
We had all the information filled out. All they had to do was fill in the forms that are stored with the proper names/addresses. This was a mere $300!
Krissi wants to have their wills done, and they really need to. Steve travels so much, and he has a daughter by a previous relationship. I have written about her before. She has been and still is pretty much a witch (but change one letter please) to them both. They don't want any of their "stuff" to go to her. They want it to go to their three.
I guess that sounds horrible, but this young woman has been really terrible to them. They will give her a certain amount of money from the estate, and that is all.
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Last night, Katie got a between level 1 and 2 concussion last night. She was head butted in the basketball game. So she won't be able to participate in the ODP (olympic development program) camp for water polo this weekend, and (thank goodness) she cannot play in the next basketball game next week.
I am still tired, tired, tired! I went to sleep last night at 9:30 and slept until 1 something when I had to go to the bathroom. Then I went back to sleep until 7:30. I really could stand a nap now!!
Perhaps I will be back this weekend!! If not, have a great one!
We went to check the validity of our wills, and they are ok (thank goodness), but then we went ahead and did the advanced directives and powers of attorney (there's that word again!).
It was all really simple - our kids determine what happens to us if we become incapacitated. Well - G will take over for me - I am sure I will go first. But then it goes to the kids.
We had all the information filled out. All they had to do was fill in the forms that are stored with the proper names/addresses. This was a mere $300!
Krissi wants to have their wills done, and they really need to. Steve travels so much, and he has a daughter by a previous relationship. I have written about her before. She has been and still is pretty much a witch (but change one letter please) to them both. They don't want any of their "stuff" to go to her. They want it to go to their three.
I guess that sounds horrible, but this young woman has been really terrible to them. They will give her a certain amount of money from the estate, and that is all.
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Last night, Katie got a between level 1 and 2 concussion last night. She was head butted in the basketball game. So she won't be able to participate in the ODP (olympic development program) camp for water polo this weekend, and (thank goodness) she cannot play in the next basketball game next week.
I am still tired, tired, tired! I went to sleep last night at 9:30 and slept until 1 something when I had to go to the bathroom. Then I went back to sleep until 7:30. I really could stand a nap now!!
Perhaps I will be back this weekend!! If not, have a great one!
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