My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

@mara51506 DD set the fire alarm off when she was here cooking. Our dogs run outside into the backyard and try to jump the 6 ft. high fence. It must hurt their ears terribly. We budget for beef with less grease, but honestly the price lately is ridiculous. Had to increase budget for bird feed, too. The brand we were buying was reasonable, but every time I would scoup out seed to fill feeders, the the residual dust would overwhelm me. Not healthy to breathe that in. So back to a better seed that has sunflower, small seed for finches and peanuts.

Did manage to run that weed whacker in the swale today. Our weather is going to be rough with lots of rain, and I wanted the swail cleaned out so the water flows thru the pipes and down to a drainage pond. I also potted more marigolds. DH keeps bringing them home. Not sure if and when to bring some plants in with the weather coming. It was a beautiful day today. I sat on the swing and watched birds and squirrels at play. A mockingbird was attacking a red-tailed hawk. She was relentless. The hawk had a squirrel in it's sites, but the mocking bird was the victor.

Concerned about the severe weather coming which included potential of tornadoes, high winds and flash flooding. So DH is going to grocery store to stock up and I w ill fill tubs and water jugs with water. Have to do a load of wash and then we are set. We have an interior closet that we chose as our safe space. Hoping DD and DGD come over, as I called and don't want them staying in their camper under these conditions. They live about 20 minutes away, but you have to access their camper by going to a remote area and down dirt roads. Lots of huge trees are of concern in their area.

Well Mara, I think it's time to call it a day. To be honest my day starts about 11 a.m. and bed time is usually 2 to 3 a.m. Always was a night owl.

In pockets for everyone's needs and wishing for stable scans and feeling better.

Irishlove

@irishlove Yes, I do like the less grease factor myself but if I can only get the greasy kind, I will use baking soda whilst cooking and rinse after. I am using some today, add to the lasagna leftovers with lentils and cheese and microwave those. By the time all seasonings and bindings are finished, I will not notice the flavourless beef from the rinse. I also do not save grease as my fat content as bindings I use have their own fat. Other ideas I was thinking of is taking other veggies and rice to soak up any fat since I am aware we need fat. Oh well.

Stay safe and in pockets for no flash flooding. We have quite the wind going on here but think it is bringing in warmer weather. I do not mind the wind within reason, helps to dry up any rain received and we are in the up and down stuff right now.

Laundry, floors, bed making and possible blankets are on the go. Will get up early tomorrow as need to book Paratransit and make sure prescription is delivered. Probably around 8am so earlier to bed tonight. I slept well last night. Got another MRI this week, no anxiety toward it. I figure if I am able to eat and no symptoms I can perceive, I am OK, if there was more necrosis, worrying would not change that.

I am planning some sort of combo dish to have. Perhaps spray a large dish, add some garlic seasoning to it, crack in an egg, add some lentils, some of the beef some of the lasagna leftovers as well. Small amounts of each. I could also do a tiny amount of rice, I want to be able to finish it up, do not need extra leftovers. Microwave all for about 6 mins since microwave only 700 watts. Seasonings and binders like queso and sour cream to follow. If I have beans left, will add those too. I do like stuff micrwaved as few dishes and easier to divvy up. Option two would be to whip up couple of eggs, throw in the beef and also throw in lentils, some of the lasagna, not a crazy amount. Spray my muffin pan and add bits of cheese to the top. I also would like to check on the condition of my corn bread mix which is in an air tight container just to give an extra thickness to the egg mix. I will post as well if deciding to do that.

EDIT doing up the eggs whipped up, got beef, lentils and bit of lasagna to put in along with just a bit of the jiffy cornbread mix I have to thicken it up. Will fill a muffin tray, less than half full and then just eat all the egg bites. I will add salt before I put in. Also thinking pancake mix add to eggs pre whipping would give the egg extra body as well. Looking to add some of the diced potatoes to it as well and check on peppers. Seems a lot but if there is room in the magic bullet, no problem doing it all. I will use some sour cream to create a nice whipped mix. Bake in greased muffin pan on 375 for 20 mins in breville oven.

I hope everyone has a good day and in pockets for everyone.

Happy Monday ladies

I hope the weather hasn’t caused too many issues. We’ve had rain and warm weather. Super high pollen. I haven’t cut back all the plants that got frost bite and I’m waiting for my son to help. Probably next weekend. I’ll tidy up the flower pots.

Mkestrel sorry to hear of your progression. I’m with Irish love and hopes the next line of treatment is tough enough for the cancer but easy on you.

Shanagirl Happy birthday to your DH!!!!

Irish love you’re inspiring. I’m so glad you’re planting marigolds I can smell them through your post!

Mara good 😊 vibes for the MRI do you take anything before going InThe machine?
keywestfan welcome to our thread. You sound so vivacious and full of vim and vigor. My mom is 92 and energetic but knee arthritis is finally slowing her down.
cookie54 I’m with you limited news watching but I did watch weather report.

Waving hello to everyone.

Tanya

@mara51506 You sweet gal are a true warrior, IMHO. You just keep marching onward and have control over your daily challenges. I admire you greatly.

Hi lovely ladies and any gents that visit but don't post. Hope everyone is having a good evening and for those that changed meds, especially. It's great to hear a MO say the patient is a super responder. May that response last ages.

Found our corned beef and cabbage still available at our usual diner. My grandmother cooked it yearly, too. It was a little tough, the potatoes and cabbage were great. We had to eat outside as the "joint was packed". It was so loud inside also. DH bought me ear plugs but I'm kinda embarrassed to use them. I develop sensory overload at times, due to MS. To make up for the tough corned beef, DH treated me to the best burger eatery, plus cheesy fries and a milkshake for dinner. It was a wonderful day.

In pockets for all your needs and may you have a pain free good day .

Laurel