Daily Check in Thread for All!!! #102

Here is AubreyBear's post, it was the last one on the thread...


Hey guys... I am alive!! I did not personally get flooded... but let me tell you. It was quite a thing to watch. I had to miss my physical therapy appointment at 6:00 am because I could not see through the rain to drive there. The part of town the office is in was completely inaccessible.

My coworker didn't make it to work because she drove for an hour and got about 1 mile from her house... so she just stayed home. None of the kids went to school. They canceled most schools in my part of town. They were out playing in the rain all day. The parks that are down below land level were full and people were kayaking and swimming.

The worst part... the park next to my house is still full to the brim (no drainage) redface. The playground is covered up past the top of the swings and the wood chips from the playground are just floating around. West Nile breeding ground... yuck.

As for me, I've come down with a cold (I only get one a year) and we had a death in the family yesterday after many months of struggles with in/out of the hospital. Complications of Alzheimer's. Everyone is doing pretty well with it. Making funeral plans now. I was not very close to her later in my life, but spent a lot of time with her when I was a kid, which I can't really remember very well.

On a positive note - we are moving to our dream neighborhood next month! So excited. The dog will have her own backyard, my partner will have her dream tile floor and I will have my own personal gym! So it worked out well for everyone. I wonder how keaz is doing with the floods?? Chele, thanks for thinking of me!

seen shrink. been to music store and bought a gift for me and my partner. my account getting a tad low, what the heck. had a good session with the shrink. have a good day.

AB-Sounds as if you have had an exciting week! Congrats on the house.

Karen-It is gorgeous here, sunny and mid-70s. You will have another jolt of Indian summer.

Jamie-Sometimes we all need a treat. Especially at low bank account times.

Trina-Congrats, muh dear. I have no suggestions, but good for you for getting the group ball rolling.

I have had an exciting past few days. Worked three days, and sent off 6 applications this week.

Gentlemen-Look away if squeamish. I got an IUD inserted yesterday. Hormonal BC was really messing up my system. I am glad the BD saga is over and done. The procedure is not fun, but it is short.

BF bought us a dishwasher yesterday! What a great surprise! It is one of the freestanding ones that you roll over and hook up to the faucet. We are going to go get it tomorrow. We both love to cook and eat, and neither of us like dishes. He got a great deal--second-hand, never used by woman who got it for a present from son.

I finally saw where my unemployment has been processed, so I can catch up on my bills. This is of GREAT relief.

Today I subbed for a gym class. If you took a look at me, you would never suspect that, short and dumpy as I am. But I actually enjoy it.

Be well, chawl, and enjoy the day.

love ya all. and love and peace to you all. one foot in front of the other. together our bond is strong, forged from steel and strengthened with the force of love. take guard, ready your shield, with sword in hand, i will fight for you till the end my fellow man.

Rob:  My prayers and thoughts will be with you.  I have been worried about you as well.  Hopefully the hospital will be able to keep you hydrated and find out what else they can do for you.  Please keep us updated as you are able to.

Cass

Thanks for letting us know how you are doing Rob. We sure do miss your daily posts.

Take care of you right now...

Hugs, Karen...

Hi all,

Wow been sometime here we go.

Rob- Please stay safe my friend. Love to you and Gizmo.

AB- So glad that you are safe. Home the water goes down soon.

Karen- I do not like the cold, but its coming I know for sure. I hope we get plenty of rain here in California this winter. Be warm and safe hun.

Jamie- I hope that your partner is happy with the music. I hope that sleep will be easier to find soon. Stay strong hun.

My update: Lets see its been a ride I can say that much. We have been concerned for dad with the kidney stuff, well he gets the results this coming week. So that will bring answers. On Sep 4th we got the phone call that my grandpa passed away. Oh my gosh what a rollercoaster ride it has been. He was fine one minute and the next he was gone. I did go to his viewing and made my peace with him before he was buried. I feel peace about his death. I am still very hurt but at peace I got to say goodbye. I got my medical stuff here again and went to the urgent care for my right foot and it maybe either a stress fracture or a break, I always think that I would feel a break but then broke my pinky and didn't know it so this will be settled when I go to my doc on the 16th. I see my counseler on the 15th. Saw my phsyc doc on the 9th and he doesn't want me to work still, so I am getting a note for the state to excuse me from the program they have. Well I am tired and sinuses are bad because of Almonds being picked. Love u all.

Thanks for posting Jess.,

Hello Jamie!!!

Hugs you guys...

Karen,...

Hi all-

Been a while!!!

Everyone is always in my heart and prayers even though I'm not posting much.

Work is busy, but going well. Ironically, Friday was the first time in over a week that a co worker wasn't sobbing in my room. Stress is everywhere. I feel very blessed that they know they can come to me.

I had a good fall yesterday morning- still trying to rest. It's been raining here for three days. One of my doggies peed on my wood floor. I didn't see it and down I went HARD. With 4 back surgeries, I worry constantly about hurting it again. My son is so sweet. He came running as I laid in the pee for about 10 mins. I then went straight to the bath and he fixed me coffee. It was waiting for me after I bathed.

Today, I'm very sore. Just getting ready for the week.

Hugs to everyone!

I am sorry Joan. I just had to change pain management doctors too. I still haven't met the new one. I will on Friday. Yes it can get discouraging, but don't give up...

Hugs, Karen...

Joan-

Keeping you in my thoughts. It's hard to find just the right fit of doctor and patient.

Hello Y'all...This day is ending, so as usual...I'm late...Sorry=(  I am quite sad that I was told by my NP last week that shingles pain in my eye, ear and face can very well last up to a year.  I'm back on Acyclovir, using eye drops and ear drops to soothe the pain.  This evil virus has dragged me further into the bowels of depression.  I can't explain it, but I don't give a rip about anything.  I'm just exhausted from the lifelong battle with pain and losing hope that I can endure. 

I'm trying to find something positive, but I am bogged down by other's expectations of me.  I'm the worst at taking care to put my health first. Instead, I sacrifice my time, energy and well-being to attend the needs of aging relatives, including my mom, who's 88 (long story).

My husband and I had a restful weekend together with our Dalmatians.  We watched movies and football games.  We went out for dinner tonight, then shopped for some groceries.  Looking forward this week to hopefully spending some more time with new great nephew...Hope all of you find a bright spot in the coming week.

HUGS of SUPPORT~~Dixie