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It has been a long time.

I haven't posted.

I've been busy.

Well, actually, I do practically the same things each day. I get up.  (novel approach)  I take meds.  I either study my Bible, or watch Joyce Meyer.  Or, both. 

Ween barks.  I get her up.  She goes potty.    I shall not go on.  It's too boring, even to me.

I DID vary my activities today.  I went to the allergist to get my shots.  That is my MONDAY routine, if at all possible.

C is traveling right now, so my routine is even slower.  I miss him when he's gone.  I am trying to do therapy twice a week, but my eyesight is not good some days, so I let Julie keep my car while he is gone and she has been taking me.  I appreciate her doing that and tying up her day for me. 

Bret is still not doing well, physically.  He can't seem to shake this bronchial infection.  He was in the hospital, but they sent him home and the meds are not as strong so he's not getting over it as quickly as I think he should.  We are having bouts of the flu in some areas here.  I just hope he can get this infection under control soon.

I had a colonoscopy, last Wednesday.  C took me.  I am supposed to go to Mayo this Wednesday.  Mock is supposed to take me, but he's been sick.  We'll see how that goes.

I am going to Mayo for a re-eval on my back.  I got shots the last time I was there but not from Dr Osborne, and they didn't last but a few days.  I am also going for a update for the bariatric surgery.  I understand Medicare is now paying for it at Jacksonville location, so we'll see how it goes.

It is a little "chilly" here, but nothing like other parts of the US.  I have had to put on my warm-up suits, thanks to Barb, but it usually warms during the day.

That's about it.  Nothing new.  All is well.  Thank God for that.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday dear Tom.  I miss you everyday.  If you were here, I know about how we could maybe celebrate.  Probably go to the Mall or Orlando (we would probably still live in New Port. Richey), or meet friends for lunch or dinner.  I'd have some sort of  ridiculous high priced present that you wanted.  OR, you would be getting ready for the music convention that you liked to attend each January.  I would probably meet you wherever it was being held, listen to some fabulous music renditions, meet some friend afterward to celebrate your birthday, and go back to our hotel room for the night.  We would get up, go to breakfast, and then head home.

I miss the wonderful concerts we used to attend.  I miss your smile, your beautiful blue eyes and the silly things you used to laugh at.  But most of all, I just miss you.

So many things have changed.  You would laugh your head off at some of the dumb things I've done. I'm sure you know all of them.  And, you would be so proud of our sons.  Charles is such a neat person who takes good care of me.  Tom has come a long way from where he was.  I've made many new friends.

I've been blessed with knowing Mary McCormick, who cleans and cooks for me.  Bret and Julie and the girls, you'd love them, too.  And, the list goes on ...

I'm grateful for your watch care.  As you know, I need a lot of help.   So much for now. See you soon,

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It's Here.

My first day of 2014 was relatively uneventful.  That's really okay with me. Charles is home, getting some  much needed rest. I think he's going to EPCOT tomorrow to let in some friends of ours, but that shouldn't take too long.  

He's invited some friends for lunch on Friday so Mary is coming to " spruce up the place." (Her words not mine.) She's so good to me. I am truly blessed to have her as a friend.

Ween is sound asleep, whining, and  snorting, and trying to outrun something. She makes strange noises in her sleep.  I pat her, calm her and she settles down. Last night she was really upset when they started shooting off the fireworks. (I don't understand Florida law - it's okay to buy fireworks,  but against the law to shoot them off.) She was scared, so she paced and had a hard time getting settled. I finally ended up giving her some calming treats. They helped, and she finally went to sleep.

Okay.  As I start this year, I hope and pray my health will be better.  I am also praying God's will for my life.  I'm sure it will be an interesting time, and as we follow God's leading, we will just hang on to see the miracles He is doing.