What's New SATURDAY!

Don't panic..the weight gain is obviously fluid buildup and from the sugar in the hydrating IV.  This will leave your body in due time.  Ive found that my taste buds went on strike after surgery though mine never did come back to work and neither did my hunger.  Not complaining though.  However I do forget to eat if I don't plan ahead of time specificly.

Looks like you will have a nice relaxing evening ahead *s*

Nancy,  I remember putting my mother into assisted living.  She was living in her house at Interlochen and taking a lot of falls.  We had a life alert bracelet for her and that made her feel more confident.  I took her to visit a friend who was in this assisted living center and we toured the place.  I just suggested that maybe it was time for her to consider living in a place like Veronica's.  She said she'd probably like that.  There are people there to visit with and play bingo and cards.  I told her I'd check with the office and get her name on the list.  She said ok.  I think she too was ready.  Well, three weeks later I got a call and there was an apartment open.  My brother, husband and I got her all moved in one day and everything put away.  It was a really nice (new) apartment.  She was only 3 doors down from the dining room, everything was on one floor and if she didn't show up for a meal, the staff would come to her apt and check on her or bring her her meal.  It was a wonderful place and the staff was fantastic.  The only thing Mom would make in her kitchen was microwave popcorn.  She was pretty satisfied with the meals there too.  She made quite a few new friends too.  I hope it works out as well for your Mom as it did for mine.
Today we're going to a going away party for my son's 34 year old friend that just joined the Marine Reserves.  Too bad it's going to rain all day.  They've got a small house and were having the party outside.  I sure hope it clears up, but it doesn't look promising at all.
Take care everyone.
Jan

wow..that was fast! In the Niagara Region here, the population of aging seniors is very high and not enough facilities are available..the waiting lists are awful and many opt to stay in their own homes now because there are more agencies helping in that respect for that very reason.  But Mom can't even seem to keep up with a few teacups to wash and she was always one to refuse to have dishes in the sink.  I thought Id have a fight on my hands  but she says she is ready to move on.

Hopefully the weather will co-operate for the party but I've found that good friends dont seem to care where and how the party is..just being happy together is what's important.

Hi There,
Some days carrots dont like me either!!!!!
I am sitting here drinking a medifast shake!!!!!!
At 3pm I am going to go and talk to a lady about an assistant job in a hair salon. It is one of the top salons in Bradenton and she needs an assistant. So I applied and got an interview.
It is gettinghot here around 87 right now. Rained some of the night.
Man Lily was a little so and so last night when I watched her. She threw a teapot and hit me in the arm!!!!! I got mad and made her go in time out. Man she was surprized when I did that one!!!!!
I told her throwing was not acceptable....... I dont even know where that behavior came from!!!!!
Well Carl and I are going to go and look at fishing Poles. How exciting!!!!!
Carla

I know what you mean...Rufus my pouch always waits til I think all is well then ZINGS me with a shocker..the other day it was one poached egg...rejected!! sheesh!

Good luck with your interview, Carla...I hope you get the job. *s*

Ouch @ the teapot and Lily...you did the right thing though...children do need boundaries. 

Aloha Nancy and OFF family,

Nancy......I wish you could bottle some of your energy and pass it out among those of us who are in need of some! I admire greatly all that you do, and your compassion for everyone. I did not have to go through the assisted living situation with my mom...she died at 76 in her sleep. I guess I am thankful for that.....no downward spiral to watch and worry over.

It is 6:00 a.m. on Maui and it is going to be a glorious day. The sun has not yet risen, so from my desk I can see through the sliding glass windows the outline of Haleakela (volcano), two gently swaying palm trees, and a smooth as glass ocean which fills the window. It is a beautiful scene every morning and I am thankful every morning.

I have been busy, busy lately it seems. The antidepressants have finally kicked in and I feel a whole bunch better. Yesterday I took my car in for 15,000 miles checkup, safety check, etc. I have a maintenance contract so it didn't cost a penny...that was nice!

When I got home I had five calls on my phone from the hospital saying they needed a newborn hearing screener desperately because a couple of babies were ready to leave and the Friday person had called in sick. So I raced to the hospital and tested 8 babies........the ones who were leaving were all packed up and ready to go. It's a real hassle if we miss a baby, because it means rescheduling and having parents in the office with us, etc. I had six easy babies, and two that were born at 4:00 A.M. and 8:00 a.m. who I couldn't get to pass but they were staying overnight to the Sat. screener can get to them this morning.

It's so wonderful to be back home after tenting. My kitties stick pretty close to me and now always sleep on my bed with me at night......did't do that before. Before they came in around 5:00 to let me know it was time to wake up and feed them......sigh......Ha!

Now they are thatching our big beautiful lawn (they do that once a year) and making lots of mess and dust...plus a new roof is going on and we have the smell of tar during the day. I'm just glad they are getting this all done before high season (winter), and when it's over I'm calling my cleaning angel and have her make me all shiny again.

Happy thoughts for those having surgery, or recovering from surgery.
George, I hope Mary is OK and doesn't really have swine flu. I need to get a shot as soon as it arrives in Hawaii.......working with babies I really need to be protected. They are telling us Oct. 1st the vacine will be available.

Time to get going.............I hope you all have a good day.

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

umm..excuse me, Miss Karen but it seems that YOU do have alot on the go, yourself! *s*...wow! and that sunrise sounds like heaven...ohh  I can just imagine!

I'm glad that the tenting adventure all worked out well and youre' all back home and soon the dust will settle and lucky you, you have a cleaning angel!! *s*

I've had the flu shot each year for a long time because my doctor knows I have lung issues but now there's a.ot of controversy about this swine flu shot so Im debating......it's really hard to know what to do.  However, in YOUR situation, I certainly agree with you.

 

*hugs*

Hi Nancy and my OFF family:

Boy, this site was slow right now. It took a good two minutes to load the page so I could start writing. It's almost 4:30 p.m. and hardly anyone on the board? Where is everyone?

I'm on here late because I got up lately, naturally, then I sat through a demonstration of an air cleaner/vacuum cleaner system that I wasn't going to buy but wanted the free prize (I won a gas grill which I'll probably sell when I get it ... I don't need a gas grill). The demonstration was interesting, though ... and the guy cleaned my furniture and carpet. So it was worth that. The air cleaner was nice ... wish I could afford it but I know I can't. So there's no use even thinking about buying it. It's too expensive.

I'M ON VACATION!

Which is good, because I had a meltdown at work last night. I had a problem with one of my pages, and eventually, I would have worked a solution (and was on the way to doing that) but our night editor called Chuck, our systems guy, who's a real jerk ... that's putting it mildly. Anytime we have a problem with the computer system, it's our fault, not the computer system. Anyway, after he looked at the page, he calls me back and the first thing he said was, "I don't know what you did, but ..." Well, that ticked me off. So I shot back, "I didn't do anything." And he said, "I don't know why you call me when all you want to do is argue." After I got off the phone, I went off on a tirade of expletives ... I'm sure I'll hear about it later ... I was in tears, I was so angry. And I would calm down, and then start reliving it, and get angry again all over. Sue, the night editor, had to repeatedly calm me down. She said she was worried about me. I would have been fine without Chuck's help ... this problem has happened before, and eventually I fixed it ... and it happened with somebody else, so it's not just me. The problem is in the stocks template. I told him about it, and he did nothing. That's what really ticked me off. I'm sure I'll hear about it when I get back to work.

The other news from work is really sad. A former coworker's sister, who was on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" (the afternoon version) in the summer, died from the flu ... they thought it might the be swine flu. But they weren't sure. She was sick for a few days, went into the hospital and suddenly was dead. She did have heart problems. She was 56. Too young!

Well, that's about all for me. Have a good weekend. I'm going to enjoy my vacation.

Hey Eileen!

Yes..Ive noticed that too but what REALLY surprises me is that so few are posting lately! Wow! a gas grill? How crafty of you! *s*

Funny how some technicians can be..the problem couldn't possibly be with THEIR stuff (sounds like my server).  Thank goodness youre now on vacation...melt-downs happen with too much stress and obviously that idipt stressed you right out with his accusations...Im sorry that you had that happen.

wow..56..that is truly sad.

Well I guess I stood still long enough to catch the crud! Starting with a sore throat on Wednesday; went to the clinic this morning. Doctor said it's probably viral but prescribed an antibiotic and cough syrup. I leave for Italy on October 4th, just a week away. Do not want to be hacking and coughing on board the plane. Sure hope to feel MUCH better by then.

 I've kind of been in a blue funk lately. I have so much to be thankful for, but expectations can be unrealistic at times. Or at least I think sometimes they are. Maybe not. . . I come home and I'm lonely here at home. We're physically in the same house but not much communication goes on. I try but it's hard when the person you are trying to communicate with shuts you out with crossword puzzles, sudoku, and the ever present sporting event on tv. Don't those teams ever get a day off??

Not going to grouse anymore. I don't feel good. When I'm even mildly sick I think I'm dying. Don't know what I'd do if I ever had something seriously wrong. Don't feel like spreading my doom and gloom so I'll shut up.

Wish I could swallow without it hurting so bad. My ears are plugged. Feel like a sinus infection in the making.

Was supposed to go to a 50th anniversary for the middle school we taught at tonight. Mike and  our friend Ron will go. I don't feel like it at all and sure don't want to share my germs.

I'm sure I'll be feeling much better in a day or two. Guess I'm just having a bit of a pitty party.