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Post by cjayh16 on Jul 30, 2023 7:51:43 GMT -6
Good Morning....
It's a really really nice morning. Cool air and low humidity. I had my coffee on the swing...now on to other things. Not sure what that is yet.
I'm sure we'll be heading to the rehab place to check on DMIL. Yesterday we went and she was still in her clothes from the day before. Had not been helped into her night clothes. We'll see if they helped her last night.
Had my first Blizzard of the year. DH isn't a fan of going for ice cream cause it costs so much. Baa Humbug to you, I say. Anyway it tasted good.
Mamma... love your new curtains. They give a new look to your room.
Not much news yet....have a great day.........
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jul 30, 2023 8:27:25 GMT -6
Good morning, I think. It's as black as night out there. When Mandy and I left the dog area the sky was starting to drip. Looking at the radar we could get some much needed rain this morning. It's never much but will take what we get. The rest of the day looks to be hot and humid with the dew point getting too high for comfort.
Churches on line this morning. I really don't want to be around anyone right now. Tears flow too easily right now. Mandy and I may take a ride later today for a change of scenery. Although she is too little to see much out a window and she is not allowed to sit on my lag while I drive. But I think she will like the ride anyway. I am planning on finding the baptist church that I want to check out soon. And maybe we can stop for some french fries on the way home. Mandy would really love that. hehehe
CJ, that is just terrible that no one came to help DMIL. Makes ya wonder if they checked on her at all. I would be having stern words with someone about that. 
Coffee, cookies and doughnuts on the table, help yourself. There is also some berries and melons. Plates are on the counter.
Have a blessed day!
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Post by italiancook on Jul 30, 2023 8:48:23 GMT -6
The heat & humidity have left. YEAH!!!! Not doing much today. Making some stuffed peppers for my supper. I was going to bake but not in the mood. I did enough the past few days.
CJ Mamma is right. I would talk to someone about not helping your DMIL when she needed help. I know a lot of places are short staffed.
Mamma Thanks for the coffee & donuts. I have to take my pills first.
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Post by carolyn on Jul 30, 2023 9:22:02 GMT -6
We are going to Siesta Key beach later.
I am having a good time.
Going to have some eggs some more coffee.
Take care😊
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jul 30, 2023 9:59:03 GMT -6
I just got a text from my friend, Jill, down the street, asking if I wanted to go to breakfast with her. Call me odd, but I'm so excited. Finally something to do besides cards and cleaning.  She is a real introvert and makes me too look like a social butterfly. LOL Jill is a real sweet person and a very private person too. Which is why this outing is so special.
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Post by cjayh16 on Jul 30, 2023 10:09:15 GMT -6
Carolyn...now, aren't you glad you went? Sounds like you are enjoying your time there.
Mamma...yay...that will be so nice to just sit and talk and get to know her better. Every little drop of rain helps.
Icook...DBIL has a hot fuse and he won't hold back if things are not adequate. Love this nice fresh, dry, cooler air. Wish the whole summer was like this.
We are heading over to the nursing facility. Hoping we find things better than yesterday..but I have my doubts. Tomorrow DH & his brother will talk to the place she lives at and see what options they have for care there. Hoping we can get her home soon. I know she will do much better in her own home.
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Post by greenback on Jul 30, 2023 10:30:02 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies - - - It's a beautiful day - been a bit since I could say that. It's after 11 and it's 72 out there. It's so nice to have the house open again and fresh air coming in - not much breeze.
I know I'm rather late, but was late getting home. The lady I sometimes give a ride too, called this morning, so we usually chat a bit when I drop her of at home again and the went to KS, so after 10 when I got here. I also needed to talk to a couple of people about the funeral luncheon. The music director (husband) and his DD were in church, but he didn't play. I'm sure it was very strange for him to sit in a pew and observe. After I called and got the salads and cake/bars lined up, I found out yesterday afternoon that they had requested pumpkin and applesauce bars. So I had to call them all back and see if they could change their plan, and one told me she had just bought the things for another bar, and I told her to go ahead, they would have to take whatever they get, and also said that on the messages I left. I think most will make the change, and they can serve those first and the others later, or maybe someone would rather have something else. Not the biggest problem, but it's a lot of calling and the when you have to make that second call, it takes a lot of time. I felt bad making those demanding calls, but I didn't get the menu until yesterday afternoon. I've had breakfast, clothes changed and am on my second cup of coffee now.
CJ, I'm sorry to hear that it appears that DMIL isn't getting the attention she deserves and needs. I think weekends in these places just seem to be nonexistence. At the prices they receive for the care, there is little excuse for that kind of treatment.
Mamma, how nice to have a breakfast invite. I'm sure it will be fun and enjoyable for both of you. Maybe you can make it a regular date. Hope you got more that a few drops of rain.
IC, stuffed peppers are always good - one of my son's favorite - do you put potatoes in the pan around the peppers? I like to do that and it has such good flavor.
Carolyn, another nice day planned for you - enjoy!
Nothing much planned for today - Maybe a nap, as I was still awake at 3 and not sure when I did fade off, and then the phone call this morning, sooner than I would needed to get up.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jul 30, 2023 13:58:42 GMT -6
Well I finally have asked for help. This morning I contacted my home town pastor. We will be starting grief counseling on Tuesday. I've been struggling badly and need help. Pastor Howard knows Mark and I well and I love he and Becky and I have a lot of respect for them both. Wish me luck. A few prayers would be nice.
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Post by italiancook on Jul 30, 2023 14:00:26 GMT -6
I just finished lunch a short while ago. Eating late It's almost supper time. Peppers are in the crock pot & almost done. Dishes are done for now. I was thinking of taking Tinker outside & sitting on my glider. She loves that.
Jane My AC is still on. Think I'll turn it off & give it a rest. Temps. in the 70's so really don't need it for now.
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Post by elle on Jul 30, 2023 14:01:40 GMT -6
Good afternoon, it's not as hot as it was but still on the humid side. Not much new going on here. It was Sunday school, church, home, lunch then a nap. I got woke up by the phone. My niece called to tell me she has a new grandbaby. That's *5 for her and another one due in December. I wanted to make a return so I did go and do that now I'm just wasting time doing nothing. LOL I have a dental appointment tomorrow.
GREENBACK It does make it hard to call the people and ask for a specific. Especially when they've already bought their supplies. But it sounds like they're flexible and perhaps will use the bought ingredients another time. It a hard time for your music director and his daughter but I hope they found some comfort in church this a.m. I remember the 1st time I went after DH passed and it was hard, but the 1st of those things seem to be that way. I also went back before the funeral.
ICOOK Mom made stuffed peppers too but she would put the cabbage in a crock, let it process for a few days/week? then put it in the peppers. I didn't care for them then but I do like them now. I think there must be various ways to prepare them. I also like cabbage rolls.
MAMMA You'll have to tell the grannies all about your visit with Jill. I'm so happy she invited you to go out with her. I tell myself and my family, I need people!! I hope this is a beginning of a beautiful friendship for you and for her. I think you said her DH was still living?
CJ I like Blizzards! the ice cream ones, not the weather ones. LOL Actually, I like the peanut butter blizzard. I know, it's not fancy with a lot of chocolate etc. but I prefer peanut butter over chocolate. Just call me "different." LOL I hope your MIL will get adjusted. My mom always told us, "don't get old." Oh my, she was so wise, if she just would have told us how to avoid it. She was 91 when she went to Heaven.
That's it from here, TTYL
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Post by elle on Jul 30, 2023 14:05:18 GMT -6
MAMMA We came in the door at the same time. I'm so glad your pastor is there to help you. Everyone grieves different and until one goes through it, they don't know what it's like. And I'm not sure one can put a time limit on it either. I still cry, not as often, and I'm not ashamed of that. You hang in there!!! You can do it, God has this.
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Post by greenback on Jul 30, 2023 18:07:41 GMT -6
Mamma, it's nice that your favorite pastor is going to help you work through this difficult. I'm sure it will be more difficult not being face to face, but on the other hand, that make be an advantage. You will see as you and he work together.
Ellie, I found the first time I talked to anyone after DH, it was the hardest - after that, it was much easier to talk to them. There certainly different moments and events that trigger emotions, even after all this time.
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She is a real introvert and makes me too look like a social butterfly. LOL Jill is a real sweet person and a very private person too. Which is why this outing is so special.