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Carole, glad that DH's problem was dealt with promptly and that he is on preventative med now. Being SOB is scary.

Went to DMV today for Real ID and license renewal and was there for over 2 hours. Who knew it would be so crowded in the middle of the week? PT appointment was moved up due to a last minute cancellation and DB didn't come today due to his wife's car needing service, so we decided to get this out of the way. Went to Chili's for a late lunch afterwards since it was just down the road and I was craving ribs. Ordered full rack so I now have enough left for another meal.

It was the last of the hot, humid days today and tomorrow is supposed to be cooler. Rain poured while we were in Chili's but was over before we left.

Home Depot was to deliver chicken wire fencing today and sent email stating it had been delivered but it was nowhere to be found. So hopefully we get it tomorrow. DH needs to install new fencing around stream flower beds since the one we put up fell over during the winter. Needed stronger posts and we have those now.

Hope everyone had a great day.

I went to a luncheon with my LIFT group (social group for widows and widowers), then got caught in a terrible down pour on the parkway. It is still storming this afternoon. I was hoping to take a senior nap, but too noisy. Midnight Louie hates storms, but seems to be getting use to them. When he was a kitten he would get behind my back if I was sitting. Sometimes he tries to do that now, but he is too big

When the rain lets up, I have an errand to run and need to do a load of hand washing.

Hope all is well with each of you.

Apparently, both posting about the same time. Carole, glad you were able to get some satisfactory help with the sob problem Dh had. Sounds like it is all going to work out. You are right to feel concern over the blood thinners and hopefully the appt. for follow-up will clarify expectations and possible remedies for having to have two blood thinners. Good for all non-smokers (of which I am one) to have quit. A few years ago tobacco of all types while not good, did not carry all the dangerous chemicals and addictive additive agents that are present now. My kids still smoke (daughter and sil) and while I don't say too much to them it always bothers me. Especially when they don't feel well. They realize they shouldn't, but addictions are difficult and when they are your commitment has to be even stronger. Sadly for all here (they are the only smokers and it is not allowed in the house) they are not ready as yet.

Wishing you and Dh well, Carole. Again, so happy you took care of the issue quickly. We have a small town hosp. here that has always done fairly amazing for me. Glad you had a really positive experience.

Jackie - glad your DD was ok. That could have had a tragic outcome. Smart thinking to stay home and away from flooded roads today. I hope tonight is a quieter night for you.

Puffin - in home care sounds like a great idea. I, too, think staying in your own home is a good idea. Hopefully a home health aide is a possibility as well.

Betrayal - I’m surprised your DB only lost 4 pounds. The heat and humidity in our area (Chicago) has been awful. My outdoor activities are limited to floating in the pool. DH is continuing to take his every other day 3 mile walk or 8 mile bike ride by going out early in the morning. Alternate days he goes to the gym. I really wish he would skip the outside workouts until the weather cools off. I worry about him in the heat.

Minus - glad to hear your power is finally restored. The week without power sounds like torture.

Carole - if you could send cool weather my way it would be greatly appreciated. 😀

No storms tonight after three consecutive nights of thunderstorms. Last night the sirens were going off so we decamped to the basement for about an hour while watching the weather reports. We were lucky that we avoided the tornadoes and any wind damage. Those south of us weren’t so fortunate. I was very concerned that the storm would hit Chicago about the time DS got off of work and he uses public transit. An EF-1 tornado hit Chicago about seven miles south of his apartment and even closer to his job. Fortunately he was home when the storm hit. About the only good thing from the rain is that my grass is a lovely shade of green.

Take care everyone!