Hen House Talk- All are Welcome, Part 56
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(((Live)))) wow, you do have some whining material ... I am sorry to hear about Davids diabetes.. maybe he will be able to control it with diet and exercise? some really can do well. Its good to know, anyway, so he can take care of his self in the specific ways he needs to.
I am sorry too, for your heat! wow, 103? and I know you need that ac unit going. I hope that works out somehow for you. summer is just beginning!
Your glasses are still lost? do you have any idea of where you were the last time you had them? I often find things on top of stuff. on top of cabinets, on top of fridge. in pockets, or in the car? wish I could help you find them.
hopefully you will get rest tonight , go to his class and then you can get a nap.
my house gets hot too, if I try to bake things. I need to get some gas for the grill.
where have all the HH peeps gone? anyone hear from TB? Its not good to find the hen house so quiet!
I spent the early part of the day with grandson and his new kitty. its probably about five weeks or maybe six weeks old. just too cute. Its what you call a classic.tabby.. very pretty markings.
big hugs all around. Live, sending you an extra big one. tomorrow will probably be better. I hope you find your glasses. how are you reading without them?
heres little kitty boy.. all tuckered out from playing . so sweet.
I am sorry too, for your heat! wow, 103? and I know you need that ac unit going. I hope that works out somehow for you. summer is just beginning!
Your glasses are still lost? do you have any idea of where you were the last time you had them? I often find things on top of stuff. on top of cabinets, on top of fridge. in pockets, or in the car? wish I could help you find them.
hopefully you will get rest tonight , go to his class and then you can get a nap.
my house gets hot too, if I try to bake things. I need to get some gas for the grill.
where have all the HH peeps gone? anyone hear from TB? Its not good to find the hen house so quiet!
I spent the early part of the day with grandson and his new kitty. its probably about five weeks or maybe six weeks old. just too cute. Its what you call a classic.tabby.. very pretty markings.
big hugs all around. Live, sending you an extra big one. tomorrow will probably be better. I hope you find your glasses. how are you reading without them?
heres little kitty boy.. all tuckered out from playing . so sweet.
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AND we got to visiting on a neighbor's porch and I burnt the roast. I had sherbert for dinner. David ate dried out roast. (HAVING a roast was on my gratitude list! lol) Now I am grateful for my friendly neighbors.
I cannot read with my glasses on. They are those progressive lenses and small frames...I need them to see for any distance but take them off when I come inside. I am so very predictable, there are only 4 places I park myself and take off my glasses so I am bum fuddled. But they have to be somewhere, so as I continue to sort and clean I hope I will run across them.
One of the things I love about living in the mountains is that while it may get very hot during the day, the temps at night drop 20-25 degrees. It is a comfortable 67 now.
David was not prescribed anything for the diabetes, they want to try to control it with diet and exercise first.
I expect we will learn a lot with a whole day's class today.
We do have plantation blinds on the windows in the living room and half the kitchen and we re-insulated that whole wall on the sunny side so that really does help a lot. Plus have a ceiling fan.
I do miss hearing from everyone!
Mr Kitty looks like a real cutie.
Time to get myself ready...
hugs to all!
T
I cannot read with my glasses on. They are those progressive lenses and small frames...I need them to see for any distance but take them off when I come inside. I am so very predictable, there are only 4 places I park myself and take off my glasses so I am bum fuddled. But they have to be somewhere, so as I continue to sort and clean I hope I will run across them.
One of the things I love about living in the mountains is that while it may get very hot during the day, the temps at night drop 20-25 degrees. It is a comfortable 67 now.
David was not prescribed anything for the diabetes, they want to try to control it with diet and exercise first.
I expect we will learn a lot with a whole day's class today.
We do have plantation blinds on the windows in the living room and half the kitchen and we re-insulated that whole wall on the sunny side so that really does help a lot. Plus have a ceiling fan.
I do miss hearing from everyone!
Mr Kitty looks like a real cutie.
Time to get myself ready...
hugs to all!
T
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Live - sorry to hear about David's diagnosis, but dad was told he was pre-diabetic, lost weight and his glucose was fine. Unfortunately, he celebrated with 3 dozen donuts
I helped Bev find her phone charger yesterday - it had fallen off the chair and was in the cat toy basket! As far as burning the roast, welcome to the " blackened food" group.
Chic-new kitty is absolutely adorable. I miss the HH being as active as it used to be, but hopefully we'll hear from everyone soon. Especially worried about TB.
I have a job interview in just a little bit. It's doing what Jay does at a vet that is only 3 miles from home. It's weekends and holidays only, hours may increase over the summers and split shifts but that's no big deal as it's 3 doors down from the grocery store I always go to.
Even if it is only minimum wage, it would pay most of the rent. I talked to the C's daughter. She takes her dog there, loves the vet and staff. Also agreed with me that I can work Sun morning with Mr. C instead of Sat, therefore keep my hours.
It's totally not what I went to school for, but have been taking care of animals forever, and like Bev said, "dogs and cats don't have alzheimers"
I get to wear jeans and a t-shirt for the interview keep your fingers crossed... I think it will be a nice break to be around dogs and cats.
Oh yeah, I didn't post last night as Bev and I took turns on the elliptical thing and the treadmill. Um, the elliptical kicked my buttismo, literally. We only did 5 minutes then swapped. I got off the elliptical and my legs about went out underneath me. Will probably do the same as it does not cool down here in the evenings until after midnight and it's still not enough.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
I helped Bev find her phone charger yesterday - it had fallen off the chair and was in the cat toy basket! As far as burning the roast, welcome to the " blackened food" group. Chic-new kitty is absolutely adorable. I miss the HH being as active as it used to be, but hopefully we'll hear from everyone soon. Especially worried about TB.
I have a job interview in just a little bit. It's doing what Jay does at a vet that is only 3 miles from home. It's weekends and holidays only, hours may increase over the summers and split shifts but that's no big deal as it's 3 doors down from the grocery store I always go to.
Even if it is only minimum wage, it would pay most of the rent. I talked to the C's daughter. She takes her dog there, loves the vet and staff. Also agreed with me that I can work Sun morning with Mr. C instead of Sat, therefore keep my hours.
It's totally not what I went to school for, but have been taking care of animals forever, and like Bev said, "dogs and cats don't have alzheimers"
I get to wear jeans and a t-shirt for the interview
keep your fingers crossed... I think it will be a nice break to be around dogs and cats. Oh yeah, I didn't post last night as Bev and I took turns on the elliptical thing and the treadmill. Um, the elliptical kicked my buttismo, literally. We only did 5 minutes then swapped. I got off the elliptical and my legs about went out underneath me. Will probably do the same as it does not cool down here in the evenings until after midnight and it's still not enough.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Jay - Thank you for checking in!! You know I worry
So, the interview went well, I think. She has some other interviews and will make a decision next week. She was impressed with my dog/cat knowledge, that I had given meds, subcutaneous fluids, bathed, etc. I really want the job and talked to the C's daughter, and I will just go on Sun. instead of Sat. with the hours if I get it.
I am going to post on whiners, but let's just say I've been dealing with a sick horse for 4 hours. I almost doubled my fitbit goal, going up and down the hill to look for the horse, try to get him up the damned hill, etc. Bev hit a deer with her Jag on the way over, so I took pictures as a "witness". Not a LOT of damage but on a Jag? It's expennsive.
Her BIL came over after she'd called her evil sister (she is, but she does know horses). He was colicky and too hot. He is 26-28 years old. I bribed him with sugar cubes, I walked and walked him until he head butted me in the back of my knee and almost grounded me.
Took the rein off, sat on the stairs and darned if he didn't come up and head butt me and wanted to walk - walked several times around the yard with no rope?
I have him in the back yard, and after we watered him down with the hose, gave him a bucket of water, he's eating grass and back to his normal self. The evil sister reminded me "he's old" and I know that, but I'm just not ready to lose another animal or human right now.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
So, the interview went well, I think. She has some other interviews and will make a decision next week. She was impressed with my dog/cat knowledge, that I had given meds, subcutaneous fluids, bathed, etc. I really want the job and talked to the C's daughter, and I will just go on Sun. instead of Sat. with the hours if I get it.
I am going to post on whiners, but let's just say I've been dealing with a sick horse for 4 hours. I almost doubled my fitbit goal, going up and down the hill to look for the horse, try to get him up the damned hill, etc. Bev hit a deer with her Jag on the way over, so I took pictures as a "witness". Not a LOT of damage but on a Jag? It's expennsive.
Her BIL came over after she'd called her evil sister (she is, but she does know horses). He was colicky and too hot. He is 26-28 years old. I bribed him with sugar cubes, I walked and walked him until he head butted me in the back of my knee and almost grounded me.
Took the rein off, sat on the stairs and darned if he didn't come up and head butt me and wanted to walk - walked several times around the yard with no rope?
I have him in the back yard, and after we watered him down with the hose, gave him a bucket of water, he's eating grass and back to his normal self. The evil sister reminded me "he's old" and I know that, but I'm just not ready to lose another animal or human right now.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Thanks everyone so much!
Man, I was ticked off at myself about the roast, I had been looking forward to what may be our favorite meal...and then there is the cost.But Amy got it right....it was all black. Normally we would have dined and then made vegetable soup with it the next day.
I think Amy can attest that I have only complained about David once and then as soon as I brought it up in the pdoc/therapist office, he immediately corrected it. He is one of the best human beings I have ever met plus he spoils me rotten.
But I am gob stopped this evening. When we came home from class that ran to just after 5, I went and laid down with my book and took a nap. After I got up I discovered he had binged on ice cream drumsticks. I reacted all codie inside and nearly wept.
True his numbers are low and he doesn't have any of the complications YET. But he/we must make some real and consistent lifestyle changes.
I do think he has food issues from being homeless before his disability was granted and then later high rent where he couldn't afford to eat much more than ramen. He is generally well disciplined but I think we may be getting into a deep rooted issue here and it has to be resolved.
Fingers crossed on the interview, Amy. I think you would love it for sure.
I love horses but they can be really headstrong. I'll bet he loved his shower. I hope he has recovered.
Great to hear from you Jay, thanks for checking in!
Wishing you peace and confidence, Chicory. You are such a beautiful soul.
hugs to all!!!
T
Man, I was ticked off at myself about the roast, I had been looking forward to what may be our favorite meal...and then there is the cost.But Amy got it right....it was all black. Normally we would have dined and then made vegetable soup with it the next day.
I think Amy can attest that I have only complained about David once and then as soon as I brought it up in the pdoc/therapist office, he immediately corrected it. He is one of the best human beings I have ever met plus he spoils me rotten.
But I am gob stopped this evening. When we came home from class that ran to just after 5, I went and laid down with my book and took a nap. After I got up I discovered he had binged on ice cream drumsticks. I reacted all codie inside and nearly wept.
True his numbers are low and he doesn't have any of the complications YET. But he/we must make some real and consistent lifestyle changes.
I do think he has food issues from being homeless before his disability was granted and then later high rent where he couldn't afford to eat much more than ramen. He is generally well disciplined but I think we may be getting into a deep rooted issue here and it has to be resolved.
Fingers crossed on the interview, Amy. I think you would love it for sure.
I love horses but they can be really headstrong. I'll bet he loved his shower. I hope he has recovered.
Great to hear from you Jay, thanks for checking in!
Wishing you peace and confidence, Chicory. You are such a beautiful soul.
hugs to all!!!
T
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Amy: Fingers crossed for ya on getting the job! Sorry to hear about Cody being sick.
Live: I'm sure David is in shock over the whole diabetes problem. I know I would be! Maybe he ate all the ice cream out of anger? He knows he can't have any more and just sat down to eat it all! I'm only guessing here though!
For all of y'all asking about TB! We talk by text! I've told him he's missed here on the HH and y'all are asking about him and his health! So! I'll tell y'all this much! He's making up for lost time from sitting in his RV for so many months w/o a dime to his name and problems with his health. He's gone to an NA Revival! He's traveled out of state several times now. He's got many places to go and many things to see still! He's got the freedom in his step/walker now and is able to go and do. He has seen his pm doctor and will see another Specialist to have fluid drawn off his knee. He says while he's able he wants to continue traveling. He's missed so much and now has the finance to support his desire to get out and see the world.
TOD
Live: I'm sure David is in shock over the whole diabetes problem. I know I would be! Maybe he ate all the ice cream out of anger? He knows he can't have any more and just sat down to eat it all! I'm only guessing here though!
For all of y'all asking about TB! We talk by text! I've told him he's missed here on the HH and y'all are asking about him and his health! So! I'll tell y'all this much! He's making up for lost time from sitting in his RV for so many months w/o a dime to his name and problems with his health. He's gone to an NA Revival! He's traveled out of state several times now. He's got many places to go and many things to see still! He's got the freedom in his step/walker now and is able to go and do. He has seen his pm doctor and will see another Specialist to have fluid drawn off his knee. He says while he's able he wants to continue traveling. He's missed so much and now has the finance to support his desire to get out and see the world.
TOD
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Hello to you Chicory and Jay too! I didn't mean to miss y'all! Trying to get things ready around here for the U-verse man to come out and hook us up today. We were given fair warning on having 45 days to get it or do w/o internet! 
So it's been an extra chore around here besides the norm.
TOD
So it's been an extra chore around here besides the norm.TOD
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TOD - Thanks for the great update on TB, I am much relieved Dad has u-verse but I didn't mention it when you asked, before, because I know nothing about cost. Never had a problem with it, though.
Live - I do love roast, too. Sorry about David eating the ice cream, but I think I would probably do the same thing for the reason TOD mentioned - anger and it would make me feel out of controll, initially, even though he's still at the probably-can-control stage. I get very angry when anything goes wrong with me. Took me quite a while to admit it's just arthritis in my left ankle and right knee and it's part of aging and very strong in my mom's side of the family.
Cody was much sicker this morning. He fell against me, pinning me between him and the fence, but didn't fall all the way down. Bev got a vet out here, said there was a strong possibility we'd have to put him down, I came home in tears.
Vet thinks he's got a virus that can be treated but can't get the medicine until Tue. He did draw blood for it, but can't run the test until Monday. He loaded him up with steroids and anti-inflammatories. I was the one holding him while he examined him.
He was walking better, but I just noticed he's wobbly again. It's like he has little control of his back legs. I've got the vet's cell phone number, REALLLY nice guy and am supposed to check in with him this evening, call him sooner if I need to.
The C's DIL and son are in FL. She checked in today. Turns out she uses the vet I interviewed with, so is going to call and put in a good word for me She'll probably tell the lady how I "saved her dog's life" when he got his head stuck in corrugated tubing chasing a chipmunk.
I'm sharing a pork chop with 3 cats....sigh.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
Dad has u-verse but I didn't mention it when you asked, before, because I know nothing about cost. Never had a problem with it, though.Live - I do love roast, too. Sorry about David eating the ice cream, but I think I would probably do the same thing for the reason TOD mentioned - anger and it would make me feel out of controll, initially, even though he's still at the probably-can-control stage. I get very angry when anything goes wrong with me. Took me quite a while to admit it's just arthritis in my left ankle and right knee and it's part of aging and very strong in my mom's side of the family.
Cody was much sicker this morning. He fell against me, pinning me between him and the fence, but didn't fall all the way down. Bev got a vet out here, said there was a strong possibility we'd have to put him down, I came home in tears.
Vet thinks he's got a virus that can be treated but can't get the medicine until Tue. He did draw blood for it, but can't run the test until Monday. He loaded him up with steroids and anti-inflammatories. I was the one holding him while he examined him.
He was walking better, but I just noticed he's wobbly again. It's like he has little control of his back legs. I've got the vet's cell phone number, REALLLY nice guy and am supposed to check in with him this evening, call him sooner if I need to.
The C's DIL and son are in FL. She checked in today. Turns out she uses the vet I interviewed with, so is going to call and put in a good word for me
She'll probably tell the lady how I "saved her dog's life" when he got his head stuck in corrugated tubing chasing a chipmunk.I'm sharing a pork chop with 3 cats....sigh.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Amy: You are welcome on the update about TB! I keep telling TB and Norty they are both missed here and need to post! I've lost my Harry Potter wand to be able to send a magic power thru my phone in order to make their fingers magically type a post though! Poor Cody! I hope it's not his time, but if it is he'll be joining Mr D!
Chicory: I've read your complete Thread! I'm so sorry for all your heartache! Have you ever considered the benefits Church(s) can offer you? Just a suggestion besides all the others you've received!
Live: There are plenty of diabetic sites for cooking healthier meals. There's also the ready made meals in the freezer sections for diabetics too! If it makes you feel any better? Jethro was cooking us pork ribs on the grill a couple weeks ago and had to leave them to make a bathroom run. They were blackened when he got back to them. They were still edible and good too. LOL
We didn't get the U-verse hooked up today. Jethro called them when he got home from work. The appointment had been rescheduled for 3 July and no one called us to let us know!
At least we still have internet! Knock on wood!
TOD
Poor Cody! I hope it's not his time, but if it is he'll be joining Mr D!Chicory: I've read your complete Thread! I'm so sorry for all your heartache! Have you ever considered the benefits Church(s) can offer you? Just a suggestion besides all the others you've received!
Live: There are plenty of diabetic sites for cooking healthier meals. There's also the ready made meals in the freezer sections for diabetics too! If it makes you feel any better? Jethro was cooking us pork ribs on the grill a couple weeks ago and had to leave them to make a bathroom run. They were blackened when he got back to them. They were still edible and good too. LOL
We didn't get the U-verse hooked up today. Jethro called them when he got home from work. The appointment had been rescheduled for 3 July and no one called us to let us know!
At least we still have internet! Knock on wood!TOD
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Good morning HH'rs!
Thanks so much, Tod, for the update on TB... its really nice to hear that he is ok, and having some fun and it is well deserved. he did without so much for so long. nice to hear that he is enjoying life and able to get around better. thanks for letting us know, as I know that we are all thinking about him and were worried for him.
Hope your internet woes get better. not sure what u-verse is, but sounds aggravating! lol.
Thanks for the thoughts on my postings. I am seriously thinking of getting to a church that I have been invited to several times. The fellow inviting me is 93, and has stopped into my shop and prayed for me twice now! right there, in the shop... you just cannot tell a good old Christian to be quiet and dont pray in front of people. I won't anyway.
Amy, sorry to hear about Cody. It sounds like what you hear, about an animal getting down in his hind quarters, maybe kidney issues, being really old as he is? I am sorry. Its awful to think of letting him go. I hope he rallies... Heaven knows he is so loved.
Jay. So good to hear from you. Thanks for keeping in touch. I think most of us may have felt the same, like, Oh, no, we wont hear from Jay.. but thank you, for caring about us, and you know we care for you, so much! Hope you get some rest soon. take good care!
Live, I was married to a diabetic. He took shots, and before we married, he was so out of control of his self care. I learned all I could about it, and was so determined to help him. I did cook good, shopped good, packed lunches, and helped him a lot, but found that if he did not want to do it, it did not matter what I did. He was not so wise, you know. He had diabetes for a long time, and he had never really taken care of his self. when I could get him to exercise and use good control (what a codie I am !), he felt better, readings were better, and he was happy.
Diabetics can eat whatever they want, within reason, if they exercise, use good portion control, and pay attention to their blood glucose. I know its hard. I dont even know how hard it is, really, because unless we walk in their shoes, we dont know really.
I do know that when they cannot have something, it is all the more desired and hard to control. that is why i believe in portion control.. just a teensy bit of some NO NO food, would be a treat. I know if I had to face never having ice cream again, I might want it that much more.
I think David was probablly reacting to the hard facts, with a splurge. He will get it under control, with more information and practice. Try not to get too upset. I worried too much about it and got angry sometimes, but I was being so codie it was pushing him to the things he should not have, you know?
sorry for the long winded post. just remembering how hard it was sometimes, but you cannot control anyone else. wish we could sometimes. I just want to say, I understand how you feel! Its gonna be ok, though, promise!
love and hugs,
chic
Thanks so much, Tod, for the update on TB... its really nice to hear that he is ok, and having some fun and it is well deserved. he did without so much for so long. nice to hear that he is enjoying life and able to get around better. thanks for letting us know, as I know that we are all thinking about him and were worried for him.
Hope your internet woes get better. not sure what u-verse is, but sounds aggravating! lol.
Thanks for the thoughts on my postings. I am seriously thinking of getting to a church that I have been invited to several times. The fellow inviting me is 93, and has stopped into my shop and prayed for me twice now! right there, in the shop... you just cannot tell a good old Christian to be quiet and dont pray in front of people. I won't anyway.
Amy, sorry to hear about Cody. It sounds like what you hear, about an animal getting down in his hind quarters, maybe kidney issues, being really old as he is? I am sorry. Its awful to think of letting him go. I hope he rallies... Heaven knows he is so loved.
Jay. So good to hear from you. Thanks for keeping in touch. I think most of us may have felt the same, like, Oh, no, we wont hear from Jay.. but thank you, for caring about us, and you know we care for you, so much! Hope you get some rest soon. take good care!
Live, I was married to a diabetic. He took shots, and before we married, he was so out of control of his self care. I learned all I could about it, and was so determined to help him. I did cook good, shopped good, packed lunches, and helped him a lot, but found that if he did not want to do it, it did not matter what I did. He was not so wise, you know. He had diabetes for a long time, and he had never really taken care of his self. when I could get him to exercise and use good control (what a codie I am !), he felt better, readings were better, and he was happy.
Diabetics can eat whatever they want, within reason, if they exercise, use good portion control, and pay attention to their blood glucose. I know its hard. I dont even know how hard it is, really, because unless we walk in their shoes, we dont know really.
I do know that when they cannot have something, it is all the more desired and hard to control. that is why i believe in portion control.. just a teensy bit of some NO NO food, would be a treat. I know if I had to face never having ice cream again, I might want it that much more.
I think David was probablly reacting to the hard facts, with a splurge. He will get it under control, with more information and practice. Try not to get too upset. I worried too much about it and got angry sometimes, but I was being so codie it was pushing him to the things he should not have, you know?
sorry for the long winded post. just remembering how hard it was sometimes, but you cannot control anyone else. wish we could sometimes. I just want to say, I understand how you feel! Its gonna be ok, though, promise!
love and hugs,
chic
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Yes, TOD, the update on TB is very much appreciated.
Man, I am sure sorry to hear that about Cody. Good thing vet will be coming out.
Awesome that you have a personal reference on the job!!!!
David is a coca-cola addict but when he first heard that he was being looked at for diabetes he cut way back. I really thought that would solve the problem. His numbers are low, they didn't prescribe him anything and want to control it with diet and exercise. He doesn't have to test at home. So they did catch it really early. There's another nutrition class coming up and that is what we need to learn.
I need to eat better too.
One of my meds is known for creating cravings for sweets and carbs, excessive weight gain, and causing a person to become pre-diabetic.
therefore, it is good for all and maybe preventative of worse illnesses.
and, right Chicory, I can't be all codie about it. I am unwilling to live those dynamics ever again. and ruin a good thing.
We have a neighbor who is diabetic and his wife tries to control it for him..but he won't listen, sneaks foods, throws away any info he gets about it. So I can sort of imagine your situation, Chicory. It would make me crazy.
We had a pretty awesome thunder boomer with a couple of strong wind bursts yesterday early evening then after midnight when I was reading a thriller about a serial rapist/killer who sneaks in late at night and cuts power lines.....all our electric went off. BOO! lol
david got up and checked our circuit breakers and determined it wasn't just us and then gave me a pretty bright lantern and went back to bed.
I stayed up reading until they had fixed the power and finished my book at about the same time.
I will definitely need a nap today!
There is a pretty solid rain coming down now....it always makes me wish I had a garden....and to curl up in bed, read and listen to it.
hugs to all!
Man, I am sure sorry to hear that about Cody. Good thing vet will be coming out.
Awesome that you have a personal reference on the job!!!!
David is a coca-cola addict but when he first heard that he was being looked at for diabetes he cut way back. I really thought that would solve the problem. His numbers are low, they didn't prescribe him anything and want to control it with diet and exercise. He doesn't have to test at home. So they did catch it really early. There's another nutrition class coming up and that is what we need to learn.
I need to eat better too.
One of my meds is known for creating cravings for sweets and carbs, excessive weight gain, and causing a person to become pre-diabetic.
therefore, it is good for all and maybe preventative of worse illnesses.
and, right Chicory, I can't be all codie about it. I am unwilling to live those dynamics ever again. and ruin a good thing.
We have a neighbor who is diabetic and his wife tries to control it for him..but he won't listen, sneaks foods, throws away any info he gets about it. So I can sort of imagine your situation, Chicory. It would make me crazy.
We had a pretty awesome thunder boomer with a couple of strong wind bursts yesterday early evening then after midnight when I was reading a thriller about a serial rapist/killer who sneaks in late at night and cuts power lines.....all our electric went off. BOO! lol
david got up and checked our circuit breakers and determined it wasn't just us and then gave me a pretty bright lantern and went back to bed.
I stayed up reading until they had fixed the power and finished my book at about the same time.
I will definitely need a nap today!
There is a pretty solid rain coming down now....it always makes me wish I had a garden....and to curl up in bed, read and listen to it.
hugs to all!
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Chic - lol about the man praying for you at work The C's DIL will do the same - grocery stores, public bathrooms, doesn't matter. So far, they've always been appreciated. One was for a lady, frantically looking for a nice diamond ring she thought she took off in the bathroom. They went all over it, K was steady praying. They couldn't find it, K asked an employee, on the way to her car, if they had a lost and found - told him about the ring. He said "I don't know, but there's something shiny right under that car" and it was the woman's ring!!!
Live - We got the thunderstorms today. Instead of enjoying with a good book, I was outside trying to get Cody into the barn. The one in the back hard hasn't been used as a barn in a long time, so Bev and I had to clean it out.
He normally runs to his shelter in storms. Not today. I'm out there, yelling at him he's going to get us both killed by lightening. Finally got him in, he decides he doesn't want to stay in there - hit his head on a shelf, hit the floor but jumped right back up.
At least I've racked up some walking taking care of him.
Oh, and this morning I was putting apples and carrots in his feed. I guess he thought my finger was a carrot? I seriously thought I was going to lose my middle finger at the base. I yelled enough and was trying to pry open his jaws and he let go. That part of my finger is now a lovely purple but I've kept it clean and will go back to applying ice.
Mrs. C asked me the same question 5 times this morning, as if she'd never asked. Sometimes my head fills like it's spinning around in circles, have no idea what to do for either of them but listen and be patient. Amazingly, it's about the only time my patience actually works
Love to all!!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
The C's DIL will do the same - grocery stores, public bathrooms, doesn't matter. So far, they've always been appreciated. One was for a lady, frantically looking for a nice diamond ring she thought she took off in the bathroom. They went all over it, K was steady praying. They couldn't find it, K asked an employee, on the way to her car, if they had a lost and found - told him about the ring. He said "I don't know, but there's something shiny right under that car" and it was the woman's ring!!!Live - We got the thunderstorms today. Instead of enjoying with a good book, I was outside trying to get Cody into the barn. The one in the back hard hasn't been used as a barn in a long time, so Bev and I had to clean it out.
He normally runs to his shelter in storms. Not today. I'm out there, yelling at him he's going to get us both killed by lightening. Finally got him in, he decides he doesn't want to stay in there - hit his head on a shelf, hit the floor but jumped right back up.
At least I've racked up some walking taking care of him.
Oh, and this morning I was putting apples and carrots in his feed. I guess he thought my finger was a carrot? I seriously thought I was going to lose my middle finger at the base. I yelled enough and was trying to pry open his jaws and he let go. That part of my finger is now a lovely purple but I've kept it clean and will go back to applying ice.
Mrs. C asked me the same question 5 times this morning, as if she'd never asked. Sometimes my head fills like it's spinning around in circles, have no idea what to do for either of them but listen and be patient. Amazingly, it's about the only time my patience actually works
Love to all!!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
RIP Maria
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: AR
Posts: 7,654
Good afternoon Hen House!
Mom is here! She called Jethro an hour ago and said; "I'm bored! I'm coming over"! So Jethro came and woke me up. I didn't get to bed until around 7:30 am this morning, so Maria went back to bed with momma! I told Jethro to get his little girl since he had woke both of us up! She was happy to see her daddy!
Mom is sitting at the table talking with Jethro now. Maria is sitting on Jethro's shoulder! I'm doing a quick run thru on the computer stuff and then heading back inside to visit. Martha Mae is just now knocking on the door to be let back inside where it's much cooler too. She ain't no dumb chicken! LOL
Live: I'm happy I can give a report on TB! So many have disappeared and we don't have a clue what's happening with them!
TOD
Mom is here! She called Jethro an hour ago and said; "I'm bored! I'm coming over"! So Jethro came and woke me up. I didn't get to bed until around 7:30 am this morning, so Maria went back to bed with momma!
I told Jethro to get his little girl since he had woke both of us up! She was happy to see her daddy!Mom is sitting at the table talking with Jethro now. Maria is sitting on Jethro's shoulder! I'm doing a quick run thru on the computer stuff and then heading back inside to visit. Martha Mae is just now knocking on the door to be let back inside where it's much cooler too. She ain't no dumb chicken! LOL
Live: I'm happy I can give a report on TB! So many have disappeared and we don't have a clue what's happening with them!
TOD
The truth shall set you free
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 5,267
Hen House, guess who’s back.
I'm sorry to have left you all hanging. I avoided coming here for a while I needed time to think and sort things out. I made the conscious decision to not have the knee operation. My last experience with my first knee operation became a factor on my decision not to go through with this operation. I canceled twice because something in me kept saying don’t make the same mistake I made with the first knee replacement. First time I was rushed into making a decision because of my job. Like a bad car accident you never forget, having experience a bad knee replacement, the pain, the rehab and time it took away from my life, you never forget. In fact, having experience what I went through gave me the clarity I needed to not go through with the operation.
What I learned from my first and almost second experience, doctors are only in this to make a dollar. If I listened to the orthopedic doctors on there suggestion to get the operation my story would be different right now. All the doctors said I have an infection, if you don’t treat it right away I was going to lose my leg. But, when the results came back from getting my knee drained, to find out what type of infection I have the results came back inconclusive, meaning there was no infection. Yes, my knee is still draining but it’s not from an infection. The liquid that is draining from my knee is just the liquid that accumulates inside the knee. So with this new insight and discussing this with my primary doctor, I knew I had more time on my hand before I got my knee operated on.
So what have I been doing since the last time I posted, getting my house in order. Everything I lost, or should I say sold when I was in desperate need for money to survive I got back. I had a cleaning company come in and wash the ceilings, walls and miniblinds. I sent out all the drapes to get cleaned. I got all the furniture and rugs shampooed. I got a new refrigerator, got the AC fixed, all new fans, new area rugs for the kitchen area, a beautiful leather rocker recliner, an entertainment center for the TV, new DVD player, new TV’s, all new linens and pillows and bed sheets, nine pillows in fact lol, all new towels, new clothes that I was desperately needed, got my RV generator fix, gave the truck complete overhaul, inside and out, now it smells clean inside and I don’t have to worry about it breaking down. Everything that needed to be fixed, replaced and more is now done. I even had someone build me a flower station in front of the RV. So now I have beautiful flower garden growing in front of the RV.
Sitting in this RV for two years, and not having the money to do things I wanted to do drove me nuts. So now that I’m financially stable, I’m able to go and do the things that I wanted to do for the longest time. Basically I leave my house in the morning and don’t come back to night. I’ve been getting back to the flow of things. With my new walker I am able to get around more which is a blessing. I’m back full force with the Fellowship again. Going to meetings on a daily basis, going to NA functions. meeting old friends and new people and having a good time. I’ve been traveling a lot, I been taken mini vacations here and there. I went to Ocean City Maryland for three days, stayed In Atlantic City for a couple of days, and taking spur of the moment day trips just for the heck of it. I went to see a show in Atlantic City the other day. I’m obsessed on being out of the house every day. I’m always finding something to do.
So for now I’m going to enjoy the summer because I know sooner or later I have to get this knee redone and I will be stuck in this house for six months. I hate even thinking about it. I have some pictures that I will put up later when I get a chance. I missed you all, and I’m glad to be back.
(TOD) thanks for keeping everyone informed of my situation. You’re a good friend.
Love and hugs to all
TB
I'm sorry to have left you all hanging. I avoided coming here for a while I needed time to think and sort things out. I made the conscious decision to not have the knee operation. My last experience with my first knee operation became a factor on my decision not to go through with this operation. I canceled twice because something in me kept saying don’t make the same mistake I made with the first knee replacement. First time I was rushed into making a decision because of my job. Like a bad car accident you never forget, having experience a bad knee replacement, the pain, the rehab and time it took away from my life, you never forget. In fact, having experience what I went through gave me the clarity I needed to not go through with the operation.
What I learned from my first and almost second experience, doctors are only in this to make a dollar. If I listened to the orthopedic doctors on there suggestion to get the operation my story would be different right now. All the doctors said I have an infection, if you don’t treat it right away I was going to lose my leg. But, when the results came back from getting my knee drained, to find out what type of infection I have the results came back inconclusive, meaning there was no infection. Yes, my knee is still draining but it’s not from an infection. The liquid that is draining from my knee is just the liquid that accumulates inside the knee. So with this new insight and discussing this with my primary doctor, I knew I had more time on my hand before I got my knee operated on.
So what have I been doing since the last time I posted, getting my house in order. Everything I lost, or should I say sold when I was in desperate need for money to survive I got back. I had a cleaning company come in and wash the ceilings, walls and miniblinds. I sent out all the drapes to get cleaned. I got all the furniture and rugs shampooed. I got a new refrigerator, got the AC fixed, all new fans, new area rugs for the kitchen area, a beautiful leather rocker recliner, an entertainment center for the TV, new DVD player, new TV’s, all new linens and pillows and bed sheets, nine pillows in fact lol, all new towels, new clothes that I was desperately needed, got my RV generator fix, gave the truck complete overhaul, inside and out, now it smells clean inside and I don’t have to worry about it breaking down. Everything that needed to be fixed, replaced and more is now done. I even had someone build me a flower station in front of the RV. So now I have beautiful flower garden growing in front of the RV.
Sitting in this RV for two years, and not having the money to do things I wanted to do drove me nuts. So now that I’m financially stable, I’m able to go and do the things that I wanted to do for the longest time. Basically I leave my house in the morning and don’t come back to night. I’ve been getting back to the flow of things. With my new walker I am able to get around more which is a blessing. I’m back full force with the Fellowship again. Going to meetings on a daily basis, going to NA functions. meeting old friends and new people and having a good time. I’ve been traveling a lot, I been taken mini vacations here and there. I went to Ocean City Maryland for three days, stayed In Atlantic City for a couple of days, and taking spur of the moment day trips just for the heck of it. I went to see a show in Atlantic City the other day. I’m obsessed on being out of the house every day. I’m always finding something to do.
So for now I’m going to enjoy the summer because I know sooner or later I have to get this knee redone and I will be stuck in this house for six months. I hate even thinking about it. I have some pictures that I will put up later when I get a chance. I missed you all, and I’m glad to be back.
(TOD) thanks for keeping everyone informed of my situation. You’re a good friend.
Love and hugs to all
TB
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Location: Atlanta
Posts: 31,179
((TB)) - SOOOOOO glad to see you posting here!! It's great to hear you doing so much better, makes my heart smile How are Mama and Q? Glad you went with your gut about surgery on your knee.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Amy
How are Mama and Q? Glad you went with your gut about surgery on your knee.Love, hugs, and prayers,
Amy
The truth shall set you free
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 5,267
(Any) Mama and Q are doing fine. I took them both to get haircuts and baths. It was a challenge I tell you to get them in the carrier. But it was well worth it, they both smell and look beautiful. I’ll put up pictures of them as soon as I can.
Hugs
TB
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TB
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