Daddy lost his cell phone. He came home from Wal-Mart and it was missing. He returned to the stored, but it wasn't turned it. He then called his phone and someone answered and said this was thier number. Here is the problem. He dialed the WRONG number. So now he thinks his phone was stolen.
He went to Verizon to get a new phone. They transfered his old number to the new phone, but he THINKS he has a new number. He sent and email to the kids giving us his "new" number. It's the old one - and it works. He then sent an e-mail to the grand kids giving them a different number - it was wrong. I told him his number works and he sent me his "new" number again and this time put his old number on the email - that number was never his.
I don't know how to make him understand. There isn't much harm done, but he's going around "changing" his number on everything!!!
How bad does he have to get before intervention is needed? I'm just not sure. Greg and Mike both agree that "he's getting old and forgetful", but they don't seem to think about any dangers associated with this.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Daddy's Shoulder
My father-in-law, whom I appreciate and love, does drive me crazy sometimes. But right now, I just feel sorry for him. Back in January he was out in an ice storm (that's his stubborn side - he had NO BUSINESS being out there!). He broke his collar bone and shattered his shoulder. This has not healed and now he is left with a nearly useless right arm. He occasionally has pain, too.
He still drives, which is frightening. He lifts his right arm to the steering wheel with his left arm, the puts the left hand on the wheel. Noah absolutely will not ride with him.
The original doctor, Doctor Bircoll with Resurgeons, was always in too big of a rush. Daddy was given LOTS of pain meds, but apparently he's addicted to hydrocodine and needed really high doses to make any dent in the pain. A number of times he he wanted to go back to the ER because of pain, but Dr. Bircoll said he would hurt "like hell" and there was nothing he could do about it beyond the pain medication.
As Daddy progressed, Dr Bircoll said his shoulder didn't heal properly and his oppionion was to leave it alone and not do surgery. Daddy didn't like that so went to a new doctor, Doctor Branch. He was very knowledgeable and said that a reverse shoulder replacement was what he needed. We also learned that he was the mentor of Dr. Bircoll. Dr. Branch was good, but Daddy still wanted another opinion.
We then ended up at Dr. Jarrett with Emory - WOW! We were all terrible impressed with this guy! He stayed in the room with us for at least 30 minutes. Daddy finally said we had a enough of his time and he had answered all our quesiton.
To make this a little shorter, Daddy is scheduled for reverse shoulder replacement surgery on Oct. 20. Lord help us all.
He still drives, which is frightening. He lifts his right arm to the steering wheel with his left arm, the puts the left hand on the wheel. Noah absolutely will not ride with him.
The original doctor, Doctor Bircoll with Resurgeons, was always in too big of a rush. Daddy was given LOTS of pain meds, but apparently he's addicted to hydrocodine and needed really high doses to make any dent in the pain. A number of times he he wanted to go back to the ER because of pain, but Dr. Bircoll said he would hurt "like hell" and there was nothing he could do about it beyond the pain medication.
As Daddy progressed, Dr Bircoll said his shoulder didn't heal properly and his oppionion was to leave it alone and not do surgery. Daddy didn't like that so went to a new doctor, Doctor Branch. He was very knowledgeable and said that a reverse shoulder replacement was what he needed. We also learned that he was the mentor of Dr. Bircoll. Dr. Branch was good, but Daddy still wanted another opinion.
We then ended up at Dr. Jarrett with Emory - WOW! We were all terrible impressed with this guy! He stayed in the room with us for at least 30 minutes. Daddy finally said we had a enough of his time and he had answered all our quesiton.
To make this a little shorter, Daddy is scheduled for reverse shoulder replacement surgery on Oct. 20. Lord help us all.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday's stuff
Sunday's can be joyous, or a drag. Today was a drag.
After church, Greg asked me to come and pray with him and a woman. The woman was Kristie. She's a single mom, had been living with the kids father for 3 or 4 years, but recently left him. She lost her job two weeks ago, had just bought a car and is already broke. And broken. She needed someone safe to share her heavy heart, and to ask for help. She's doing all the right things - children's services, all the right agencies for food stamps, unemployement, help for the kids. But these things take time and a car note is due.
I like Kristie, but I still can be very cynical. I have a hard heart towards people's problems for some reason. I see her tattoos and her newly done nails and wonder why she spent money on those things. We prayed with her and Greg gave her $40 and 3 Kroger gift cards of some unknown amount.
While we were talking to Kristie, BOTH Greg and I had messages on our phone. When Kristie left, Greg went one way and I went the other to check our phones. Greg's call was from Margaret Evan's saying she almost lost Tommy. We've heard this MANY times - she tends to over exaggerate. But this time it was a bit more serious than in the past - he actually lost consciousness. It seems his medications where all out of wack. things are better now for them.
My phone call was from Melody Allen. A friend in our homeschool group, Rebecca Rice, was taken to the ER with Gall Stones. Melody has the BIGGEST heart and such a servants attitude. I want to be like Melody. She immediately called Rebecca when she heard the news and then Hannah and Melody went to take care of Rebecca's kids for the day. Rebecca is scheduled for gall bladder surgery tomorrow.
This weekend was the FCFE mom's retreat. We had prayer requests, then broke up into small groups and got more prayer request. The burdens are overwhelming. I feel so oppressed. I'm feeling without joy. I know God is in control, but there is SO MUCH STUFF going on in everyone's lives. sigh. Lord come quickly.
After church, Greg asked me to come and pray with him and a woman. The woman was Kristie. She's a single mom, had been living with the kids father for 3 or 4 years, but recently left him. She lost her job two weeks ago, had just bought a car and is already broke. And broken. She needed someone safe to share her heavy heart, and to ask for help. She's doing all the right things - children's services, all the right agencies for food stamps, unemployement, help for the kids. But these things take time and a car note is due.
I like Kristie, but I still can be very cynical. I have a hard heart towards people's problems for some reason. I see her tattoos and her newly done nails and wonder why she spent money on those things. We prayed with her and Greg gave her $40 and 3 Kroger gift cards of some unknown amount.
While we were talking to Kristie, BOTH Greg and I had messages on our phone. When Kristie left, Greg went one way and I went the other to check our phones. Greg's call was from Margaret Evan's saying she almost lost Tommy. We've heard this MANY times - she tends to over exaggerate. But this time it was a bit more serious than in the past - he actually lost consciousness. It seems his medications where all out of wack. things are better now for them.
My phone call was from Melody Allen. A friend in our homeschool group, Rebecca Rice, was taken to the ER with Gall Stones. Melody has the BIGGEST heart and such a servants attitude. I want to be like Melody. She immediately called Rebecca when she heard the news and then Hannah and Melody went to take care of Rebecca's kids for the day. Rebecca is scheduled for gall bladder surgery tomorrow.
This weekend was the FCFE mom's retreat. We had prayer requests, then broke up into small groups and got more prayer request. The burdens are overwhelming. I feel so oppressed. I'm feeling without joy. I know God is in control, but there is SO MUCH STUFF going on in everyone's lives. sigh. Lord come quickly.
So many thoughts
I have so many things I'd like to blog about, but never enough time to put all my thoughts down. Some things I'd like to write about in the future, as a reminder to myself to do it:
ICC
FCFE
Kathy and her pictures
my current health
homeschool retreat
Wendell
Earthquakes and Hurricanes
Carpool
glutenfree cooking
If I could tackle one a day - I'd get them done!
ICC
FCFE
Kathy and her pictures
my current health
homeschool retreat
Wendell
Earthquakes and Hurricanes
Carpool
glutenfree cooking
If I could tackle one a day - I'd get them done!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Bras
I hate bras. Yes, I know they are "necessary", but I still really don't like them. They're tight. They're hard to put on. I can't find one that fits properly. They cost too much.
Just the other day, I somehow managed to get a "crack" under my breast. It's happened before, and I don't know how it happens. But I do know it HURTS to wear a bra and have it rubbing on the sore spot. SO, I go bra-less when I can. It almost feel naughty - I don't like that feeling. In the winter it's not big deal - I wear bulky, shapeless sweatshirts. But summer - oh it's different!
I actually went to the store for a few things WITHOUT a bra on. Did I jiggle? I'm not sure - I'm not very endowed. But what kept going through my mind was "I'm the pastor's wife - what will people say about me?" I also was thinking that Cynthia Kavanagh would have done the same thing.
Just the other day, I somehow managed to get a "crack" under my breast. It's happened before, and I don't know how it happens. But I do know it HURTS to wear a bra and have it rubbing on the sore spot. SO, I go bra-less when I can. It almost feel naughty - I don't like that feeling. In the winter it's not big deal - I wear bulky, shapeless sweatshirts. But summer - oh it's different!
I actually went to the store for a few things WITHOUT a bra on. Did I jiggle? I'm not sure - I'm not very endowed. But what kept going through my mind was "I'm the pastor's wife - what will people say about me?" I also was thinking that Cynthia Kavanagh would have done the same thing.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Zoey and Jack
For the past two weeks, we've had the privilege of dog sitting. Jeff and Virginia brought over Koko and Jack. Koko got here on a Saturday and went back with Jeff and Virginia Wednesday. The had made a short trip to Pigeon Forge, taking along Lindsey and Pauline. They were then headed to Florida for a week and took Koko. They wanted to give Koko "space". They didn't think she'd enjoy herself with the "twins". (Yes, I KNOW they are not twins. They are litter mates from a litter of 13. Twins is just easier to say, and write.)
Koko did great while she was here. We've watched her before and she just moped around and hardly ate. But this time, she seemed quite happy! She played, ate, roamed the back yard. Good dog!
Jack and Zoey had the time of their life! As soon as Jack arrived, they ran into the back yard and wrestled. They played so hard that first week... They'd play until they were exhausted, then they'd come to the porch for a drink and pass out for about 10 minutes. They'd catch their breath then take off for the next round.
Everything they did, they did together. They ran, played, licked, slept, begged, sat, ate - all together. Their mannerisms were very similar, too. It was so funny to see them both get up and stretch exactly the same together. Or they'd play outside and both try to carry the same stick. Another time they were sitting side by side, both with their left paw tucked under them. It was so much fun having Jack here!
Each morning when I'd let one of them out of the cage, they would run to the room where the other was and wait for that dog to be released. They couldn't wait to see each other.
Well, Jack just went home. Zoey was crying at the door when Jack went out without her. Now Zoey is walking around the house looking for Jack. Poor pup!
Koko did great while she was here. We've watched her before and she just moped around and hardly ate. But this time, she seemed quite happy! She played, ate, roamed the back yard. Good dog!
Jack and Zoey had the time of their life! As soon as Jack arrived, they ran into the back yard and wrestled. They played so hard that first week... They'd play until they were exhausted, then they'd come to the porch for a drink and pass out for about 10 minutes. They'd catch their breath then take off for the next round.
Everything they did, they did together. They ran, played, licked, slept, begged, sat, ate - all together. Their mannerisms were very similar, too. It was so funny to see them both get up and stretch exactly the same together. Or they'd play outside and both try to carry the same stick. Another time they were sitting side by side, both with their left paw tucked under them. It was so much fun having Jack here!
Each morning when I'd let one of them out of the cage, they would run to the room where the other was and wait for that dog to be released. They couldn't wait to see each other.
Well, Jack just went home. Zoey was crying at the door when Jack went out without her. Now Zoey is walking around the house looking for Jack. Poor pup!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Cats and Dog
The other night Greg was out of town. There happened to be a thunderstorm going on. Noah and I were sitting on the couch talking and kind of watching TV when Gabriel jumped into Noah's lap. One stroke down Gabe's back send Noah howling. Gabe was COVERED in burs! Noah started combing the cat to get all these burs out.
Then it went dark.
We lost power due to the storm. I was going to the kitchen window sill to get a flashlight, but thankfully Noah reminded me about the cactus sitting there, too. I went to the keys where I have a little flashlight attached (purple one!). I then made it through the house collecting light sources.
We decided to go on to bed, but Noah wanted to sleep with me. Okay. But then he wanted Zoey, too. Okay. Zoey went under the bed (one of her favorite spots). Noah decided to sleep on the floor with Zoey. Cool! I had the bed to myself, for about 10 mintues. After we were settled, and asleep, Zoey jumped up on the bed, leaving Noah on the floor for the rest of the night! Tee Hee.
Zoey didn't let me get much sleep - she kept repositioning and scratching. Plus, she kept laying a head, or paw on my, or butting up next to me.
Then it went dark.
We lost power due to the storm. I was going to the kitchen window sill to get a flashlight, but thankfully Noah reminded me about the cactus sitting there, too. I went to the keys where I have a little flashlight attached (purple one!). I then made it through the house collecting light sources.
We decided to go on to bed, but Noah wanted to sleep with me. Okay. But then he wanted Zoey, too. Okay. Zoey went under the bed (one of her favorite spots). Noah decided to sleep on the floor with Zoey. Cool! I had the bed to myself, for about 10 mintues. After we were settled, and asleep, Zoey jumped up on the bed, leaving Noah on the floor for the rest of the night! Tee Hee.
Zoey didn't let me get much sleep - she kept repositioning and scratching. Plus, she kept laying a head, or paw on my, or butting up next to me.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Pool Ponderings
The outside pool is now opened at Mountain Park Pool. I have mixed feelings about that. I like going getting to the pool at noon so I can be first in with my pass and nap a reclining chair. I start off the season "cooking" both sides 15 minutes each. I'll work up to 20 - 30 minutes each side by the end of summer. I like a little tan, but mostly getting the vitamin D! I do look better/healthier with a tan.
There are several things I do NOT like about the summer months. I usually can't park close to the door. Sometimes I have to park pretty far out. Also, I can't stand when kids come into my lane. I usually get kicked and that makes me down right MAD. Some of the lifeguards are good about keeping the kids out of the lap swimmers lanes, but some are new and "shy" about using the whistle.
Another reason I don't like the summer months is it brings out the immodest people. I see WHY too much skin. Yesterday there was a girl that had so much "overflow" from her top, it was bigger than my girls alone! There are girls/teens loosing thier tops, or falling out of them regular at the water slide and the diving board.
There are also funny things. The other day there was an older Asian lady I kept seeing and couldn't figure out what looked so odd. She got a little closer and I figured it out. She had her bathing suit on BACKWARDS! And it was a scoop back. To not be exposed, she wore her bra. Bwhaaa haaa haa! You can only imagine what THAT looked like!
Another irritant yesterday was a Hispanic mom in a bikini top and shorts. Her toddler needed nursing so she just wiped it out and started nursing there on the bleachers - didn't even try to cover herself. Humph. I'm a fuddy duddy, AND painfully modest. I sure wished a life guard would have approached her about that!
And here I would freak out about an occasional naked lady in the locker room...
There are several things I do NOT like about the summer months. I usually can't park close to the door. Sometimes I have to park pretty far out. Also, I can't stand when kids come into my lane. I usually get kicked and that makes me down right MAD. Some of the lifeguards are good about keeping the kids out of the lap swimmers lanes, but some are new and "shy" about using the whistle.
Another reason I don't like the summer months is it brings out the immodest people. I see WHY too much skin. Yesterday there was a girl that had so much "overflow" from her top, it was bigger than my girls alone! There are girls/teens loosing thier tops, or falling out of them regular at the water slide and the diving board.
There are also funny things. The other day there was an older Asian lady I kept seeing and couldn't figure out what looked so odd. She got a little closer and I figured it out. She had her bathing suit on BACKWARDS! And it was a scoop back. To not be exposed, she wore her bra. Bwhaaa haaa haa! You can only imagine what THAT looked like!
Another irritant yesterday was a Hispanic mom in a bikini top and shorts. Her toddler needed nursing so she just wiped it out and started nursing there on the bleachers - didn't even try to cover herself. Humph. I'm a fuddy duddy, AND painfully modest. I sure wished a life guard would have approached her about that!
And here I would freak out about an occasional naked lady in the locker room...
Friday, June 10, 2011
Kindle
I have decided I want a kindle. I'm not sure when I will actually get one, but I now know I want one! As of the moment, the library does not have any kindle e-books. According to Amazon, that is going to change sometime soon. Once the libary has FREE books, I'll rush out and get on. I also want a green leather case with a light. Why green? So I can find it easy!
On another note, Lindsay (Dad' wife) is hurt. I, nor anyone else in my family, sent her a sympathy card when her brother-in-law died. I'm planning on sending one to Sandy, her sister, but not Lindsay. I've never sent sympathy cards to extended family. I'm sorry Lindsay is hurt, but she is EASILY hurt.
On another note, Lindsay (Dad' wife) is hurt. I, nor anyone else in my family, sent her a sympathy card when her brother-in-law died. I'm planning on sending one to Sandy, her sister, but not Lindsay. I've never sent sympathy cards to extended family. I'm sorry Lindsay is hurt, but she is EASILY hurt.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Flies
Right now we have an infestation of the common house fly. We noticed several upstairs lately. I started giving Noah 5 extra minutes to get school done for every fly. One day he got 3 of them within a few minutes.
Yesterday Noah was in the back of the basement and said the liter box needed to be cleaned - there were a lot of flies. I didn't get the correlation - whatever. I didn't think much of it. I thought there may have been a few fruit flies back there.
I then had to go to the back of the basement. There were flies EVERYWHERE! I'd guess at least 100. I opened the door to let the flies OUT. I was using a broom to try to sweep them off the door and window and OUT the door. It is gross. It is diegusting. I hung fly paper - I'm not sure it will work, but I had to do something!!!
I'm trying to keep the basement door close to reduce the amount of flies upstairs. Did I say this is disgusting? I really don't like this problem. I think I'll Google natural remedies and see if I can find anything helpful.
Yesterday Noah was in the back of the basement and said the liter box needed to be cleaned - there were a lot of flies. I didn't get the correlation - whatever. I didn't think much of it. I thought there may have been a few fruit flies back there.
I then had to go to the back of the basement. There were flies EVERYWHERE! I'd guess at least 100. I opened the door to let the flies OUT. I was using a broom to try to sweep them off the door and window and OUT the door. It is gross. It is diegusting. I hung fly paper - I'm not sure it will work, but I had to do something!!!
I'm trying to keep the basement door close to reduce the amount of flies upstairs. Did I say this is disgusting? I really don't like this problem. I think I'll Google natural remedies and see if I can find anything helpful.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Greg's Birthday
Today was a bit quieter. I woke up extra early and got an early start on the day. Before noon I made kombuch, laundry soap, did 2 loads of laundry, went through several e-mails. I also went to my in-laws and stayed with mother for a while. We walked and talked, then ended up over here. Mother helped get some fried chicken off the bone while I worked on a pot of soup.
At 1:15 I dropped Noah off at the pool then swung around the corner and dropped a load of laundry soap off at the Lilburn Co-op.
THEN I went to Kohl s :) I really LOVE shopping at Kohl s! I had a $10 money voucher for an on-line order. I found some really cute shirts (Tshirt style). I SO needed some new shirts!
I then headed over to the rhuemotologist for my regular appointment. I've been having a LOT of pain in my legs. He thinks I need to exercise more and told me to walk/stroll for 20 minutes a day on soft ground in addition to the water aerobics. He didn't mention going on the biologicals - whew - dodged that bullet for now.
I then stopped at Kroger, hurried home, finished the soup, wrapped the rest of Greg's presents (Noah did some of them for me). Before going out to dinner, we dropped the soup, salad and presents off at the in-laws.
Finally we to Outback for dinner. yum. Afterwards back to the in-laws for Greg to open up his presents. I thought Mother needed some distractions - that's why we went.
After presents we all loaded up in my van (Aunt Pauline went too) and headed to Rita's for Itlaian ices. It was mother's first outing since the surgery. She looked tired, but I think being out of the house was good for her.
Now here I sit with my contacts sticking. I must get to bed so I can get up and go at it again tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow I'll bet to go the pool!
At 1:15 I dropped Noah off at the pool then swung around the corner and dropped a load of laundry soap off at the Lilburn Co-op.
THEN I went to Kohl s :) I really LOVE shopping at Kohl s! I had a $10 money voucher for an on-line order. I found some really cute shirts (Tshirt style). I SO needed some new shirts!
I then headed over to the rhuemotologist for my regular appointment. I've been having a LOT of pain in my legs. He thinks I need to exercise more and told me to walk/stroll for 20 minutes a day on soft ground in addition to the water aerobics. He didn't mention going on the biologicals - whew - dodged that bullet for now.
I then stopped at Kroger, hurried home, finished the soup, wrapped the rest of Greg's presents (Noah did some of them for me). Before going out to dinner, we dropped the soup, salad and presents off at the in-laws.
Finally we to Outback for dinner. yum. Afterwards back to the in-laws for Greg to open up his presents. I thought Mother needed some distractions - that's why we went.
After presents we all loaded up in my van (Aunt Pauline went too) and headed to Rita's for Itlaian ices. It was mother's first outing since the surgery. She looked tired, but I think being out of the house was good for her.
Now here I sit with my contacts sticking. I must get to bed so I can get up and go at it again tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow I'll bet to go the pool!
Just Let Me Know
As if I don't have enough going through my mind...
First thing this morning I ran to the computer to send an email to Ruth Martin trying to schedule end of school year testing for Noah. I ended the e-mail with "just let me know". The I checked my e-mails. Two of them said to ME, "Just let me know". That means I have two decisions to make. I don't think I'm capable of making decisions right now - my mind is too cluttered.
First thing this morning I ran to the computer to send an email to Ruth Martin trying to schedule end of school year testing for Noah. I ended the e-mail with "just let me know". The I checked my e-mails. Two of them said to ME, "Just let me know". That means I have two decisions to make. I don't think I'm capable of making decisions right now - my mind is too cluttered.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Just Another Day
Today has been full, too full. Right after Noah and I had breakfast, we had a repair man come to fix our refrigerator (it was "peeing" on the floor).
Aunt Pauline called and said she had washed her hair, could I come roll it for her. Right after I finish her hair, I had a call from my father-in-law saying they were ready for me. ??? I had no idea what they were ready for, but I went over.
Daddy had to go to the store and I was to stay with Mother (she just had back surgery last week.) I ended up helping her with a bath, putting up laundry, and rolling her hair. She had visitors, so I ran home.
Noah and I headed to the pool so I could do my water aerobics. We hurried home, washed the dog (she rolled in doggie poo or something last night - boy did she stink!), and had a rushed lunch. I was to be back at the in-laws to mop and stay with Mother while Daddy went to the doctor.
Daddy called right as I was walking out the door - they didn't need me. A friend was there visiting and would stay with Mother. Whew! Time for me to get something done at home!
I threw in a load of laundry, and told Noah we are going to do math. We homeschool. We are "done" with our 180 days, but still need to finish up curriculum. So we started math about 2:00. I was crashing and burning, so layed down for about 15 minutes. Noah aborted math and was reading. I let him go for a little while.
At 4:00, I started pizza for supper. We have weird diets and alleries - I'll save that for another day's thoughts! Aunt Pauline comes rushing in the door just having a FIT! She said she let the little niger girl steal her wallet. What??? (Sorry, I don't talk like that, but that is what she said.)
She was at Kroger when a nicely dressed black female approached her with a wallet full of money asking if it was hers. Aunt Pauline then took the girl to Walgreen, then to RBBC bank. The girl wanted her to go in the bank and get money so they could split what she found (yes I know this makes no sense). Aunt P realized it she wasn't honest, but proceeded to take her back to Walgreen. BUT, during the ride, the girl "dropped" her cell phone in the back seat and managed to snatch Aunt P's wallet from her purse.
The good news is Aunt P had just taken money out of the bank and had the envelope of money with her drivers license in it tucked under her seat, NOT in the wallet. The bad news is there were sereral pieces of important stuff - a few credit cards, insurance card, Social Security card, etc.
I called the Credit card company and closed that account. We then went to the police station to give a report. We didn't want the police to come to the house, because she didn't want Mother and Daddy to know what happened!
SO, while all this was going on, I get a phone call from my father-in-law. The friend from church brought dinner and he was VERY unhappy with it! He told me what was there, grumbling the whole time. Last night someone from the church brought all the leftovers from a funeral over - but not much of that appeals to them, either. So, my next task is to go clean out the food they will not eat, clean up the dishes, and I don't know what else.
Oh yeah - the pizza! Sweet Noah managed to finish the pizza all by himself! I had the crust started and rising, he baked them, made the pizza (cut the onions and everything!) and baked them the rest of the way. I'm SO proud of him!
So, this is just ONE DAY of my crazy life. I'm tired and have a few things ahead. Going back to the in-laws, making kombucha (that, too, will be another blog), making laundry soap, and finish laundry. There's more, but it will have to wait for tomorrow.
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