Thursday, January 8, 2026

119 - unchanged

Thinking a lot about DD and her Mom. Brings back memories of similar vigils with family members. Though so sad, it feels good to see them finally at peace in the end. ETA: I just saw DD's note on yesterday's thread that her Mom has passed. Wishing the family peace and solidarity. I loved her mention yesterday of the 2 estranged cousins who finally talked and are reuniting. Sometimes death brings people together.

Weird dreams last night in between a bunch of wake-ups which seem to be the norm lately (repeated wake-ups). In the last dream we were late for the cruise we are going on in a week even though we knew the time to be there. Somehow it got away from us. I was trying to hurry up to get ready but for some strange reason was showering at my late MIL's home and my late BIL and the rest of the family were there. So strange.

Not much accomplished yesterday. After water aerobics, I had the final IPL treatment of 3 at the dermatologist but I don't think it is going to do much. I think most of the spots it could treat came off in the first 2. I made it to bocce to watch only and saw the team lose the second game 10-8, but they had won the first game 10-5, so not too bad.

Today I have a ladies golf clinic, followed by a welcome back luncheon for my golf association. Maybe picking up a small cabinet I found for the dining room which will complement the hutch and replace the dark cheap cabinet in place now. Not much else going on. DS arrives tomorrow for 19 days (we will be on the cruise for 12 of those days).

Have a transcendent Thursday!

DD, our thoughts, prayers and positive energy are with you and your family navigate this transition.

What a rough time for DD and her family. Thinking of her!

When my mom died I was devastated and yet there was a small part of me that was relieved that the frustrations and challenges surrounding her health and how she chose to manage it were over. I wouldn't be surprised if there is that for DD as well. But regardless, losing your mother is difficult no matter the cir****tances.

I am still clogged and coughing, but feeling better each day. It's rainy here today with a feels like of 31. After today, 9 days of full sun.

I might start on dismantling the tree. We'll see...

Maybe that 9 days of sun will dry you out finally.

Diamond D, my love and sympathies are being sent your way. I wish I could give you a hug and help bolster you with the energy you will need in the days ahead. Please know your entire OH tribe is here for you.

I'm sorry to have missed so much over the new year weekend. I have caught up on most of the posts. Yesterday's posts really triggered memories for me. I remembered so vividly what it was like when my mom passed - especially the 15 minutes before she died. It will be 28 years ago on January 13. Like Liz mentioned, there is a sense of relief when a loved one passes after a long illness, but the sorrow is deep. The grief was like nothing I'd ever felt before.

I am on the other side of surgery. All went well. While the meds help, there is a level of background discomfort that is causing me to carry tension in the back of my neck - almost pre-migraine feeling. Post op appointment in about an hour. Bandages will come off and I won't look like a soap opera brain surgery patient anymore.

Relax into the healing process.....breathe in breathe out-repeat. All will be well.

Best wishes for an easy healing journey!!

I didn't realize you had had your surgery already. Good that it is only some discomfort. I think I had a full-blown raging headache for a few days. Bandages off mean you shall see the bruises and swelling which luckily goes away in a few weeks. I put heavy makeup on them for up to a month I think.

Sincere condolences to DD and her family. Losing a parent is so hard, no matter how good or bad the relationship was.

Weight was 120.4, so I seem to be in somewhat of a holding pattern which I am fine with.

Water aerobics was fun, got in my sunning time by our pool. Put together a blanket ladder for our living room. The Airbnb we stayed at over Christmas had one and I liked the look for a functional way to store blankets. I use them more than you might think in FL.

I think DH and I might do our Anniversary dinner tonight. I'm feeling a lot better!

Busy days for you Liz, between water aerobics, spectating Bocce, a golf clinic and Justice walks you sure keep active which is a good thing! You will have to share the pic of your cabinet once you get it!

Peps, glad you are on the other side of PS. I'm sure things will look and feel rough for a bit, but in the end will be worth it. I'm so happy with my last round of PS!

Continue to feel better CC. We got this!

I'm glad you and DH finally got to celebrate and that you had good weather to do so. Happy Anniversary again!