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Happy Memorial Day. I was up early today to do some research on how to find my "quotes" again. I should write down all my favorite sites, but guess I never have as I am just as apt to LOSE the list somewhere.
As is something of my usual, I don't get much excited by holidays since everyday tends to be special to me. Sometimes I feel funny since it took cancer to get me to feel that way, but if you're human very likely you will have at some point become complacent without totally realizing that you have. Getting cancer was my first big wake-up call.
So each of my days usually holds some blessings along with everything else. I have shared quotes now since 2007 and I think that is one of the big reasons that every day became 'special' to me. I always (no matter how I might actually feel) start the day on a high note looking for something uplifting and positive to share.
I hope you all have a nice day however you choose to spend it and whomever you choose to spend it with as well. Wishing you all peace and happiness, health, and lots of love along the way.
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Slept well last night so maybe I am turning the corner. Did overdo it a bit yesterday when I dug out the hosta cuttings. I was able to thin 3 of them a bit and now have 4 pots each containing one cutting from each hosta. One is for the PT and the other 3 are up for grabs. I think DD might take one to a neighbor because he wanted the green and white ones and I did thin one of them. I thinned the one near the hose because DH will end up breaking it if I don't, one near the back door because it was overshadowing another smaller hosta and one near the garden gate which was overgrowing the bed. I have ones with very large leaves that also need to be thinned; there are several different varieties but I need someone else to dig them for me. DH gets impatient and I end up with cuttings with no roots so I can't rely on him. So maybe DD or DSIL?
Did fill 2 large patio pots with flowers, spikes and coleus plants. I need more plants for the flower boxes and several pots of geraniums for the wrought iron butterfly holder. I had DH hang the hanging planter pots of vinca and petunias on the shepherd's hooks. And I planted the last 2 dahlia bulbs. I was exhausted when I finished. I have to remind myself with all the back to back recoveries I've had in the last year, I am really deconditioned. So my focus will have to be on gradually increasing activity and limiting myself to those that I can do and getting help with the others, even it if means hiring someone.
Carole, hope you can get your hair to cooperate with the new "do". I can't do straight hair looks because I have just enough natural wave (uncooperative) that unless I use a gel and blow dry it won't work. As soon as there is any humidity, it flops even with hairspray that is supposed to be humidity resistant.
harley07, I think the last time I did a 14 mile bike ride was when I was in my teens and it got me in trouble when we got caught in a thunderstorm and had to seek shelter at a strangers house. I admire you for having that physically fit level.
Illininoislady, thank you for your service. My parents loved to do puzzles and for years we gave my DF the 3-D ones which he loved. Nice that you recycle them so others can share in this entertainment. My DSIL and DB like to do them as well.
cindyny, loved the photos of your rhododendron and azalea. I have an azalea that one half is pinkish white and the other is more peachy. I have no idea why this occurs but it is a late bloomer so I'll have to see if I can get a photo. I don't trim my azaleas and one near the back door is nearly 5 feet tall. It is pink, was here when we purchased the house and blooms profusely. The one under the kitchen garden window is more peachy and tall as well.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day. It's sunny here and supposed to be the warmest day of this weekend.
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The life of the individual has meaning only insofar as it aids in making the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful. Life is sacred, that is to say, it is the supreme value, to which all other values are subordinate.
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My solo pool side hot dog was good. I did get a bit lonely in the evening, but sent a text to my niece and felt better.
Today is the eye doctor and I do a card ministry at church. I am feeling well and have rested since my trip.
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Almost afternoon but good morning. It has been busy a bit but well. I was able to get my computer down to H and H and hopefully before day's end I will have a diagnosis. I always have huge amts. of backede-up0 email because I absolutely hate Spectrum mail. They have a system that is highly cumbersome to me and to Dh as well — so I do try to avoid it at all costs.
So nothing much special today although I likely will be able to do my banking in here since I can access my favorites easily on this computer. Bill paying will go on.
Had a nice day yesterday. We did go out to the cemetery and put flowers on my Mom and Dad's grave. Made a couple of stops on the way back home. There were a couple of little stores open. All in all fairly quiet which was perfect for me.
Federal holidays are always different here. So many people AT home but very few on the streets. Most getting ready for things they will do as a family group — so all the running around was mainly by the women a day or two before. That said, we are very thin on traffic here anyway. It is one of the 'pleasures' of small town living. No traffic to speak of. Also, depending on store hours and when you want to go, you may be nearly along in a store. After all these years of being home I don't think I could do well anymore in a much larger environment.
Hope you all stayed well and enjoyed your day/holiday.
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clematis don’t like to be pruned just leave it alone. Water lots and in early spring give it food. That’s what I do.
cindy those azaleas look fabulous. Love how vibrant the red is.The cats are in the catio and had a visitor hoovering on. The outside. Yes it was an Annie hummingbird. Not sure if the same one as last year but there was one who loved to Hoover. They must know the cats can’t get them!
Summer weather predicted for the weekend. Yay. Still haven’t finished my pavers but the goal is to get that finished this month so I better get cracking!!!
Started a few stretch and strength classes. Also tried out a few yoga. Nope can’t do the yoga ones too much floor work. I need a crane to get off the floor. These are free classes through IndpireHealth her in BC. Mostly virtual which suits me fine. Good way to start my day. First class is at 930.
Have a good rest of the week everyone. I’ll post the patio area once it’s complete!
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Last night Tippy told me "fairgrounds." Repeatedly. I told him that after bedtime we would go. This morning he woke up late. He told me "all done". We went out for a walk, but he immediately turned towards the fairgrounds. I told him later, after walk, then bike ride downtown to bank, then fairgrounds. We finally got there. Quite a ramble. He got himself lost in the pens— twice. We then went out on the grassy areas. I had to bribe him with a promise for a treat to get him to accept the leash at the gate. I think he wanted to play a game of chase. He is asleep again.
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The weather for Memorial Day was perfect - kids in the pool, then running to the hot tub. We ate way too much food, all delicious and tasting like summer! We did have a downpour which dropped the temps by about 10 degrees. But her deck is covered, and the “seniors” were in the family room, we all survived.
Having only been home 2 weeks, we missed putting our garbage out last night. At 8 AM I heard a garbage truck go by, neighbors use 2 different companies so I wasn’t sure which one it was. But I ran down the stairs and out the door in my robe (thankfully no rain), to drag the bins to the curb. Unfortunately, later I could see on my Ring my company went by my house at 6:10 AM. Such is life.
I dyed my roots this morning knowing I had a lunch date tomorrow. Later in the day it was cancelled. I planted some flower seeds; mowed a portion of the lawn, SO did the rest; pulled some grass out of my garden; scrubbed the glass top to the patio set - washed both sides & dried it too.
Then I couldn’t find the patio chair seat cushions. Looked in the garage, found a bunch of old ones but no new. I also store some cushions in the front porch, from the screen house furniture - we leave for FL, so not in the way - and my detached garage can be a haven for mice. I checked there and nothing.
Finally on the back porch I only saw the white inserts to the seat cushions. Thought maybe I’d just buy new ones. But low & behold, under the white inserts were the zippered covers. I probably did this 8 months ago - washed & dried them and didn’t want sun fading them, so hid the covers. I should write myself notes! LOLHope you’re all having a good day! No rain scheduled here until Thursday, so they say.
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Checking in…I'm feeling much better than I have felt when I started going through my grief process. I've had several days without crying during the day (but I make up for it at night!). The intensity of my feelings is softening up. I made an appointment with a grief counselor for next week - this service is provided at no cost for a year as part of the hospice program. Kind of holding on, for some reason, until the obituary comes out. And then there will be some kind of memorial service. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.❤️
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cowgirl13: Your grief is palpable so I am sending you a big (((HUG))). May his memory be a blessing.
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No life can be barren which hears the whisper of the wind in the branches, or the voice of the sea as it breaks upon the shore; and no soul can lack happiness looking up to the midnight stars.
William Winter
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Good morning. Glad you said hello cowgirl. Also that many of your days are better. Time really does heal. Warm wishes for continued healing.
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Cindy — the gift of the familiar. I sometimes do try to write things down, but then forget that I have and it doesn't do me much good. Guess it too is a learning process. Also, it is hard to know what you've misplaced or forgotten until you REALLY need it. Guess I should get an actual notebook and label it the things I usually forget and leave it in a prominent place.
Looks like rain today, but I've skipped the forecast for now. First coffee and breakfast and a few other small morning chores and then I'll get serious about the weather. It's que cera, cera. I can't do much about it anyway.
Yesterday was sort of recovery to an extent. I could have been more productive but all in all it was okay. I'm starting to be okay about WHAT doesn't always get done.
Betrayal, I hope you are still sleeping better. It does take a bit but it sounds like you will be solidly back on both feet/legs soon and recovery issues and problems will fade in the light of much better ability.
Hope all have a wonderful day — rain or shine. Saying hi to all those who don't post daily. Know you are thought about and wished well always.
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The PCP I have been seeing for the past 7 years is moving to another office which is a hike for me over roads that can be quite busy at times. I have opted to stay with this office due to its close proximity to my home but will miss her terribly. She has always been so supportive and responds quickly to emails between visits. She has been a collaborator at times when change was involved and always was willing to discuss pros and cons of the change. I saw her for the last time yesterday and had a number of issues to discuss with her: iron for anemia, elevated B12 due to supplement use (need to take but reduce dosage), hospitalization problems with blood glucose and why they wanted to use insulin (didn't take), pulmonary nodule f/u, etc. She addressed my leg edama and ordered a week of Lasix to see if this will help. She covered all bases and has ordered repeat blood work available to her before she leaves on 6/30. I also will have my Dexascan results in early June for her feedback. This is a concern because I am already osteopenic. I did make an introductory appointment with new PCP for 9/15. I hope she is as good because she has big shoes to fill.
Yesterday afternoon was the start of a busy day. I had the PCP appointment and then had about 45 minutes I could spend at Produce Junction getting flowers for window boxes, geraniums for the butterfly and ferns for the bed on the hill, and then PT at 3pm. I got done early at Produce Junction because they had what I wanted including a few tomato plants and arrived at PT 30 minutes early. PT didn't mind and actually started me as soon as I arrived. Then had to run to CVS to pick-up prescriptions that were ready. I just need to ask PCP to renew one in June so I can pick it up in July. My 90 day supply will run out between office visits and there are no more refills available.
Sleep was elusive last night but I read for an hour and dozed off again. So Fitbit says 3 hours 14 minutes for sleep because this was the last sleep period before I woke at 7. The rain has been a factor and yesterday there was no rain but I got chilled and spent the rest of the day trying to get warm in 67 degree weather. Go figure, but think it may be due to anemia. Today is the 4th Wednesday of rain in May and in spite of this we are still in a drought situation. Rain is to be heavier this afternoon so I am glad PT is over. I had back to back visits, yesterday and today so I could get 3 visits in this week.
Doing laundry and trying to straighten up around here. It is a bit cluttered due to things not being put back where they belong.
As far as things go, I misplaced the key to my Grandmother's mantle clock and ripped the house apart looking for it. I thought it was in the basement drawers because that's where the clock is, nope. Then thought in the family room chest, nope and finally located it in one of the kitchen island drawers. i put it in a small plastic container with a note explaining what it is. I just looked for it again due to Cinndy's post and it is still there, whew! I don't wind the clock on a regular basis anymore because the clock is well over 100 years old and I did have it reapired so it wold work. I got to wind it when I was younger. It was in my grandmother's kitchen on top of a metal cabinet she had and it got wound every Sunday morning.
I did grab photos of the 2 tone azalea bushes yesterday. I actually have two that have different color flowers on them. I'll post them later.
Hope everyone has a great day and that we get some sun soon.
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Betrayal, hope you do get on with your new PCP. It is so much better when you and your Dr. are on the same wave length. I found that out with the PCP I have now. Here's hoping.
Sorry that you missed a lot of your sleep and rest again. I think the damp weather is not great on a healing body. I have had an arm aching (the previously broken one) and it is not even raining — yet. So, I can imagine that almost anything could cause you some interference. Here's hoping that you get some dry time or healing gets far enough to relieve you of that 'anything' syndrome.
I'm looking forward to the pictures.
I was able to pick up my computer a couple of hours ago. Turns out I had an update that got hung up somehow and the computer just chose to turn off and stay off. Tony better not retire anytime soon. We would have to find someone else. It is just he is so efficient, easy on the billing (doesn't always chg. us for the time he sometimes spends) and lets us go back in his work area to actually assist a bit. But best of all, he is in town so we don't go far to get help.
I'm thankful for all my good fortunes and Tony is one of them.
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@cowgirl - I think it’s a good idea to work with a grief counselor. Losing a partner is devastating. Let yourself cry - it can be cathartic. (((Hugs)))
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@illinoislady - happy to hear your computer is fixed. Tony sounds like a lifesaver.
Chris - Tippy is one smart dog. He knows where he wants to go and wears himself out so he can take a nice long nap.
Betrayal - I hope all goes well with your new PCP. It’s hard to move on when you find a good doctor that you feel a connection to. I have my annual Medicare wellness visit on Friday. My PCP is on maternity leave so I’ll be seeing her NP. Should be interesting as I find these visits pretty useless but I need to see her at least 1x/year to remain a patient. I’ve never met the NP so there is no history and I’m not much in the mood for repeating everything. I presume she will order the standard bloodwork while I’m there so I can take care of it all at one time. Hopefully she’ll also order a Dexascan as I’m due for one. If not, I’ll have to decide if I should ask for one or if I really don’t care about it this year. I can always do it next year.
I also see the GYN Onc on Monday for my quarterly visit. I appreciate that he saved my life last year but his office is so frustrating. I need to have a CA-125 blood test with each visit but once again they did not put the order in. I went to the lab this morning and nope - no blood test order. Called the office when I got home and the RN put in the order. So now I need to go back to the lab tomorrow and given the time frame I may or may not have the results back prior to Monday’s appointment as this test takes 2-3 business days to process.
DH sees his PCP 2-3x/year and the doctor wants him to have his bloodwork completed prior to the appointment. However, the orders are never put in their system until he calls the Doctor’s office 1 week prior to the appointment to ask for it. If DH does not call, then no order is put in the system. Seems a very strange way to practice medicine. PCP’s are in short supply in our area as many have gone to concierge or direct pay practices and do not accept Medicare. So we will just have to put up with it.
Waving ‘hello’ to everyone. 🙋♀️
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yahoo 29c so about mid 80F. I did my pavers in this heat!!!
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What is important is to realize that whether we understand fully who we are or what will happen when we die, it's our purpose to grow as human beings, to look within ourselves, to find and build upon that source of peace and understanding and strength that is our individual self. And then to reach out to others with love and acceptance and patient guidance in the hope of what we may become together.
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Good morning. Canary, wow — but even if on the really warm side, your patio area looks so inviting. Time to sit back and enjoy it. After strolling down to the local for a coffee and roll.
Up early this a.m. Woke up around 4 and couldn't go back to sleep. I can be in bed 'BS' before sleep and not have any issue, but in the morning after I've slept all night or a good portion of it anyway, if I can't go back to sleep quickly I tend to become more and more restless. I've learned to just go ahead and get up. That will allow a nice (always small) nap later on — sometime after breakfast — which will also be early.
A couple of bills to pay, trip to bank and store. Really the normal way things go around here. Despite feeling it could and really would rain yesterday — nothing happened. Seeing the sun nice and early this morning hopefully means another dry day.
My kids came home with a new couch for me. Well, it's not really new, but one a friend wanted to part with and it was in such good shape — they brought it home to me. It is far better than the super old one I've used now for years. I always liked the one I have but the design makes it super hard to clean and care for. Too many ruffles around the bottom etc. So, they will clean the one they brought home (in my screen room right now) and switch them out while Dh and I are gone to the Church supper. I don't normally go, but they will be home earlier this afternoon. I'm looking forward to the change.
Hope all have a good day. Mine will be so much the better for having my computer back. I'm so used to communicating with the world at large that interruptions are sometimes hard to take. I have found though that just about when I'm 'adjusted' it is time to revert back.
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cowgirl, ((((Hug)))) Grief counseling was a benefit for me and now I go to an ongoing support group. They (the members) have become my surrogate family. I have a meeting today.
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I got rid of my 30 year old sofa years ago, bought a futon with mattress cover, just remove the outer cover and wash. No dust, no dirt. It takes two people to put the mattress cover back on. And I should dust the frame more often. All in all, a very good choice, if you would rather have comfort than style.
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Good morning to all. I was so sleepy last night that I was dozing off while I was trying to watch a show on Britbox. Never saw the ending so I will have to replay it when I can stay awake. So of course my bedtime was later after the little "nap", but then I did sleep from shortly after midnight until 5 when I had a bladder break, and then back to sleep until 7 when Regan signaled it was time to rise and shine. I am feeling so much better today than yesterday. Hoping I can get back to a normal sleep pattern soon.
Today is overcast but not currently raining and hopefully it will hold off. I have had difficulty getting warm over the past 2 days in spite of layering and wearing winter type clothing. Not sure of it is related to anemia or not. Temp only 59 at this time.
Chris, loved the Tippy story. He is so smart and knows what he wants from you as far as his entertainment.
canarycat, the patio looks lovely and I am so glad you can now sit back and enjoy it.
Carole, safe travels when you leave for MN. I am of like mind when it comes to leaving a clean house.
petite1, glad your hot dog on Memorial Day hit the spot. I love hot dogs and have to remind DH when he does them on the grill, that we do not want charcoal briquettes, because he tends to over cook them.
harley07, Finding this PCP after a horrible experience with one shortly after I was dx'd with BC was a godsend. Later learned that the previous one was going through a nasty divorce, but the care I got from her was abysmal. I was also palmed off on her PA's who lacked the authority to really provide care and had to run everything by her was the last straw. I was paying co-pays for an office visit that was a non-event and left in limbo at a time when I needed good care. When she double -billed me for an office visit, told me they would correct it and still submitted it to insurance, was the last straw. I filed a formal complaint with the practice and the insurance company which went nowhere.
So finding this one as a "newby" meant the relationship grew as she did and she is at the top of her game. She has since earned an MBA and two professional certifications showing her dedication to her practice. She has always recommended current plans of care, great referrals for other care providers and seems to have an extensive network of other physicians she knows personally and professionally. I have yet to not like one she has referred me to. So I will miss her and can only hope this new one will try to fill her shoes.
She always orders bloods for my next office visit so I can get them done before my next visit rather than after the fact. Since orders can be held in the portals, I don't know why most physician's don't do this. I am not going back for a follow-up visit to hear my lab results like they used to do. I would push to have Dexascan done this year so you stick to schedule.
Hope everyone has a great day.
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At one point i got fed up with the demands and added "please", "thank you"," love", and so on. He took to them immediately, and listening to his requests became less onerous. He also understands "working" and acts accordingly. Just now (4:30), he hit "all done" "birds", to say "Do you want to switch the channel to watch the news?" I told him that he could continue listening to the birds. When people claim that they would not get buttons for their dog, I wonder if they ever mothered toddlers.
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petite1, It's good to hear how helpful grief counseling has been for you.
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Soccer game this evening for my niece over in Williamstown, MA at Williams College. What a beautiful area and campus. We’ve been there many times visiting The Clark, and are familiar with some restaurants, but we’ve never seen the field, it’s super nice. And it didn’t rain! The trip back driving west over the mountain was as the sun set, so beautiful, but in spots as it got later it was so foggy we could barely see.
Cowgirl, sending big ((HUGS)) to you.
Carole, we clean like crazy before we leave (leave no dirty towels; dry your face with a paper towel HA!) and clean like crazy when we get back. I’m still not caught up. I took Windex to our bedroom window - it was so filthy I could barely see out of it, and it had bird poop on it too - with the tons of rain, you’d think it would wash it off. Anyway, right now it’s the only clean window and it was WORK. I need to grab the Windex that attaches on your hose, to wash all 25+ windows on the outside. I digress, sorry. Safe journey.
Jackie, super your computer is fixed. And a “new to you” couch is great!
Petite, I’m glad your grief group has worked out so well for you.
Chris, Tippy is a hoot. The more options you give him, the more “speech” he has. I love it.
Betrayal, you’re starting to get semi good sleep. It’s a start!
Harley, I hope they get your bloodwork all done (frustrating to have to go back). and you have no issues with your PA.
We went out to lunch today with another couple and had a lovely time. Food was very good too. I ate more than my normal lunch, knowing I’d be at the soccer game with nothing to eat 5pm-9:30.
While we were out to lunch the surgeons scheduler called - toe surgery is on the books for 6/16; follow-up 7/2. Now to get clearance from PCP and cardiologist; I’ll place calls tomorrow.
Hope we all have a great Friday!
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We are all born with a belief in God. It may not have a name or face. We may not even see it as God. But it is there. It is the sense that comes over us as we stare into the starlit sky, or watch the last fiery rays of an evening sunset. It is the morning shiver as we wake on a beautiful day and smell a richness in the air that we know and love from somewhere we can’t quite recall. It is the mystery behind the beginning of time and beyond the limits of space. It is a sense of otherness that brings alive something deep in our hearts.
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Good morning.
We got our rain — a night rain again, last night. If its cloudy (like this morning) the ground outside my computer window always looks wet. The window is a long tall one, so is roughly even with my desk chair which sits right beside of it. The tip-off was our deck with the soaked wood. I likely should try and enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts.
Cindy that is a nice field. I was looking at the houses in back of it and having the thought that they likely don't sell often . Who would want to give up their ring side seat. Also noted — the one lone person on the field when you took the picture. That is perfect. Looks like a lot of well dressed trees in the neighborhood too.
I fully agree that leaving your place in order when you leave makes things a lot better a few months later when you get back. Cleaning is so universal no matter where you are or how neat you left something. Just like that bedroom window. It is something that never stays done so you are guaranteed something to do. As though you don't have to unpack, and go to the store for refrigerator supplies.
Tippy is I think an exceptional dog who sounds as though he just gets happier and more content with each new button/word.
Petite — I'm happy as well that you have had a good positive experience with a grief counselor. Sometimes I think it's easier to find comfort from those who are having your exact issue right along with you — feeling with each other would deepen everyone's perspective since our time units are all a tiny bit different.
I hope you all have a great Friday. I'll have a trip to the bank since I wasn't able to go yesterday. Actually a good thing since I have some money today to add to my deposit.
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Slept better last night after a tiring day. I decided I wanted to plant some of the flowers I had purchased at Produce Junction so the first plan was to do the largest window box and then possibly the two smaller ones if I still had any steam. I got it done as well as the two smaller boxes and moved on to doing the two patio urns, then the 2 stone urns at the steps, then planting the seeds for zinnias and marigolds I had received in the mail in 2 stone boxes. I put 2 pots of geraniums in the wrought iron butterfly holder, transplanted lantana into the pot that fits the green urn, transplanted 2 tomato plants into larger pots and had DH hang 2 hanging planters on a sherperds hook. I was exhausted by the time I finished and my knees were tired from standing and all the walking I did. This means I need to step up my daily exercise so I can keep up with my DD in September. I recognize all the surgeries have left me in a somewhat depleted state and I will need to be proactive now to regain what I have lost.
My plan is to increase steps/day and see if I can find some easy exercise programs on Youtube to address different body areas, so not just walking but also upper body work. If anybody ahs found some they like please share.
Went to PT today with knees sore from yesterday and overnight rain. Was able to do all the exercises she had planned and some new ones. So next Monday will be 8 weeks post-op and I have about 3 more weeks of PT ordered but she can ask for more if I don't reach her benchmarks. I do exercises at home as well.
Ran to Produce Junction since they had outdoor ferns for a very reasonable price. I want to plant them on the hill where it is more shady tha the landscaped area. I asked DS and DGS for help this weekend and am hoping the rain will hold off so they can come. DGS is looking for spending money so I can get him to plant ferns. They are so large, I expect I can split them into smaller plantings and cover more ground. I have 4 large pots total. If they spread they will fill in this area of the hill and make it look more natural.
I also picked up some perennials I would like to plant in the rock bed down front. I have 8 pots total of various perennials, including 3 of lavender, to plant there plus some iris and alceas bulbs.
I will try to post the photos of the azaleas that are in the rail fence bed. They are 2 plants that have 2 different colored flowers on the ends of them. No, it is not a flower that appears as one color and then changes as it ages, they are separate colors that remain that way. Odd, but beautiful. I also took a photo of my pink peony. It is full of blooms and there is also a maroon one and a white one in this area.
I am taking DH to Bonefish Grill for a late lunch/early dinner because they are having a special for their rewards members. It will pay for a glass of wine and I could use one today.
It is sunny and 74 degrees so a very nice day. After all the rain we have been having with the low temps as well, it is most welcome.
Bumblebee seems to have stopped singing and I am not sure if it is because I have not spent a lot of time in the kitchen or not. I'll have to prop up my leg and play some music I know he loves to see if I can get him going again.
Chris, I love the Tippy stories so keep them coming.
petite1, glad that grief counseling has given you a place and space where you can emote. My BFF is a widow and says it is hard when others won't let her talk about her husband. I do and will listen anytime she wants to talk about him.
I'm having trouble loading the azalea photos. I'll try later. Have a great day.
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