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We made the long 4 hour trip to Wichita safely; also the 4 hours back home.  And I got good news from the retina specialist!  I do have MD, but it is not the wet kind, at least, not yet!  She gave me a grid to check my vision weekly, and if there are any changes, get in immediately!  (4 hours isn't exactly immediately, though.  )  That's the only thing we did while in Wichita, except for eating lunch.  Diane did most of the driving, for that we are so thankful.  I can't see to drive in those conditions (it was grey and overcast all day,
a ghostly looking world!) and Darrel wasn't feeling well.

I am SO glad I don't even have to leave the house today!  I wish it were a week instead of a day, but a day is nice.

I still haven't been able to face the task of writing thank-you notes, but plan to make myself get started on them today.  Maybe an hour a day will get them done before long.  It's hard to see to write when the tears are pouring.

I have two dear friends in one of the Wichita hospitals now, fighting for their lives.   

I'm sorry, folks!  I really don't want to be a "Debbie Downer.)  I'll' be back when I can post happy talk!

Janet...
...go ahead, you can be who you want...no one said our lives have to consist of " happy talk " 

A beautiful sunny day here on the Oregon Coast. Yesterday was sort of overcast but I did get in 3 walks with Freckles. I posted a cute picture of Freckles on Facebook of her on her very own bed at the Moted sound asleep.

Keith seems to be doing well,  I think the Aricept is finally taking effect on him. He goes back to the dr. on Thursday. I got a letter from my insurance stating that she had left the clinic on Nov. 30, I called the clinic and she is still there and they had not heard anything about her leaving. So I will ask her when we go on Thursday.

I have been writing and signing the checks for just over a month now. Yesterday he put me on the savings account. Now, I  need to have him find out if he has a beneficiary on the stock account IRA, I have talked to them when he got a small payout of the interest this year, but he had to be right there to answer the questions and give the OK to send him a check.

It's been cold here all day.  I only went out to the mailbox once; otherwise have stayed inside.

And I did get started on the thank yous, even though it's hard to see while crying.  I worked on them for over an hour and got ten of them done.  I thought I had done more, until I counted them.  I had to do a lot of sorting before and during the working on them.  Was also doing laundry, so going to switch loads and fold, etc.  But it's a start, anyway.

Marilyn, glad things are going well for you.  And you wouldn't spoil Freckles, would you?   

Hi Everyone.  This morning started out for me at 33 degrees and will only get into the 40's this afternoon.  This will be a good morning to wear my new Christmas sweater to church in lieu of a suit jacket as will need my leather coat.  Other than going to Sunday School and Church this morning this will be a quiet day for us and a normal evening.  I have no intention of staying up to see the new year start as it can do that whether I am awake or asleep.  It amazes me that up to 2 million people will stand out in the cold in Times Square in New York City for hours just to watch that big globe fall at midnight. 

Janet, it sounds like you got as good news as you could from the eye doctor.  I am glad Diane was able to do the driving for you and Darrel as that is a long trip back and forth.  I know you will be glad to get the thank you notes written and you have now made a good start.  Maybe you can pencil in two or three days of Janet time and do things you really enjoy.  When we schedule doctor's or other appointments we set aside those days so why not schedule time for yourself.  You know we are here for you whether you are happy or sad and certainly understand why this is not a good time for you but a burden shared is a burden halved.  I think Jackie said it very well in the post following yours. 

Marilyn, nice to read that Keith seems to be doing well.  I hope the Aricept continues to keep him stable.  Strange situation with you clinic.  Glad the doctor is still there.  It is a very good idea to attend to the various business affairs now while he can help.

Good Sunday to all,  Unfortunately, we are not making it to any morning service today  Don is still sleeping. We had too much of an eventful trip from the Denver airport to Tucson.  We were scheduled on a stopover in Salt Lake.  The plane from DEN was delayed 3 hours - too late for catching the connection.  One airline person told me that we would just have to spend the night at the SLC airport.  No Way.  I found a real person to handle us and she (so very thankful) put us on a non-stop United flight (my old stomping ground) and it even arrived earlier than the other plan.  Thanks for the prayer answered. 

We had to run to catch the flight - really truly exhausting run --- then, found we had been given the wrong gate number.  Instead of 95, it was 55. Good grief.  My legs still hurt because I had to run faster than Don.  He is still sleeping. Giving thanks that we came out so fortunate and now I just have to go and buy fresh groceries. 

Janice:  Yes, I have heard of Muleshoe.  Love the name - so very Texan.

Marilyn:  Glad that you had such a nice Christmas.

Larry:  It is so nice for you to be close to your son - he is a good son too. 

Janet:  Blessings to you - you made it through the hardest holiday. 

While we were home, we had lots of company and sleep-overs and a few days of taking care of a dog. I spent hours the day we were leaving to get the house ready once more for those who would be using it while we are here, in Tucson.  We have a closing list but did not shut everything down- the internet stays on for those who need it and so forth. Don helped our neighbor and I found an old appliance that melts paraffin for hand dips - to help ease pain.  Our dear neighbor has a lot of pain from her fall on ice with broken bones in her right hand so she is going to try that warm treatment. 

So very grateful.  Forgot to mention - the three boys installed an entire new garage door opener for us and they bought it as all.  We are truly blessed.   

Woke up to see some snow on the ground, not very much, but it is snowing again now.  I didn't go to church, too cold for me to get out.
Carol, there are a few more West Texas towns with funny local names...Roundup, Shallowater, Plainview, Canyon, Hereford (they have a sign at the edge of town that claims to be the beef capital of the world.). I rather doubt that...I see a lot more cattle near other little towns on the way to Amarillo. And our own town has a pretty large cattle business (there is a huge cattle auction business here, and even a horse auction).  Maybe Texans just like to brag! 😃  Ya think?

Janice, I forgot to mention that yes, I've heard of Muleshoe, and the others mentioned, as well, but of course, having grown up in far Southeastern Colorado, then living for 14 years in Boise City, Oklahoma, it isn't all that far from you.  I always have to wonder, "How did this town get its name?"  Sometimes,
it's obvious, other times, one needs to hear the backstory.  Glad you stayed in where it's warm today.

Carol, sorry about your sprint, hope your legs are better now.  Whew!  And then to get to the wrong gate?  Not good!  But glad you are safely back in Tucson.  Very nice of your boys to buy and install a new garage door opener!

Marilyn, good to know that you and Keith are taking care of financial matters bit by bit while he can still feel in charge.  Too often, that doesn't get done.

Jackie, I forgot to thank you for your kind words.  Thank you, belatedly.  (((hugs)))

Larry, we did go to church today, even though it was 6* when we left home.  And I was glad we dressed warmly,
as it was chilly in the sanctuary today.  Thank you for the kindness and understanding.  I'm just now being hit with the heaviness of grief.  I cried all morning, from the time I got up until after lunch.  Even as I sang at church, the tears were flowing.  I think it's a necessary thing, in order to get through the awful pain of loss. I was with Beth her whole life, except for those few years she was able to be out on her own, working and living in other places.  So I spent more time with her than a mom usually has with a daughter, and she was always kind and loving; we never had a serious disagreement.  Consequently, her absence leaves a huge hole in my life and my heart.  Yes, I know she's healed, happy, not suffering any more and free from all physical restrictions. But that doesn't mean my pain isn't real.  I think your idea of a few days for myself is an excellent one.  I just need some time that I don't have to try to hide my deep pain, that I can cry for her unashamedly until the tears are spent, that I don't HAVE to do anything.  At least that's what I think I need.  At least I had yesterday, this afternoon and will have tomorrow.

I threw out the last of the flowers this morning when we got home, they were past keeping any longer.  And I did a little straightening and putting away.  Did a huge laundry yesterday, between writing notes.  I just need to tackle things at my own pace.  And there's no reason why not; nobody is pushing me.  Darrel seems oblivious that I'm crying most of the time, and if he notices, he doesn't say anything.  He's been so loving and supportive.
I'm so thankful for his quiet support.

Our Abby is in Denver at a Christian Youth Conference.  I hope she doesn't get snowed in up there!

Now that I've exhausted you (if you didn't give up and quit reading) I will wish you all a Happy New Year, an may we all be blessed with a peaceful 2018!

Janet, I know you've had so many things on your mind these last few months. I didn't know if you were aware that Keith is getting dementia and has atrophy on his visual cortex that is consistent with Alzheimer's.

You have had a rough year Janet, and I do pray for you. Take that time for yourself, go into your prayer closet and just be. You don't have to be anything just being there in the quiet with the Lord, you don't even have to say anything, He knows and will give you comfort. So sit there in  His lap and hold on to Him, cry on  His shoulder. When I pray for someone who is hurting I put that person into God's lap, ask Him to wrap His loving arms around them and hold them close. That is what I am asking God to do for you. Lord send the Comforter to Janet to comfort her grieving heart. In Jesus name. Amen

Hi Everyone and Happy New Year. We are below freezing here this morning but just barely as it was 31 degrees when I got up.  It will stay in the 30's today but above freezing and then we will be in the 20's tonight.  I know this sounds pretty warm to those of you having such cold weather.  Neither Pat nor I have any appointments this week so am looking forward to a pretty quiet week and getting things summarized from last year in preparation for tax time and new schedules set up for this year and updating various things like a summary of our bills and financial information in case it is needed this year, but I don't expect to happen but one never knows.    I plan on watching Georgia play Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl this afternoon and then perhaps will watch Clemson play Alabama  this evening but probably won't last the whole game as it doesn't get underway until 8:45 this evening and that is getting pretty late for this old man.  There are a couple of earlier games I will probably tune into. 

Carol, happy to see that you and Don are safely back in your home in Tucson.  It sounds like you had another of those adventures in air travel.  Sometimes things that seem bad can turn out well.  I hope you give yourself time to recoup before taking on too much as know that had to be emotionally as well as physically tiring.  I think my son and I are closer than we may have ever been and it is a joy.  I discovered the other day that we had moved the hand dipping appliance and even the three pounds of unused wax.  It has been a number of years since Pat has used it but is available if needed.  That was a nice gift from your boys to give you and install the new garage door opener.  That is a device I sure don't want to have to live without as can still remember the early days before we had a garage door opener other than me and the old wooden garage doors were so heavy. 

Janice, we didn't have many in either Sunday School or Church yesterday.  I am sure some people were still away from home but some didn't want to deal with it being colder than normal here.  I noticed it was mainly the older people that were in Church.  We had a town around where I grew up called Pumpkin Center and around Kansas City is a town called Peculiar.  The history of town naming is interesting.

Janet, one never needs to be ashamed of those tears we shed.  I have become pretty emotional and more so as I get older.  A few weeks ago I was sharing one of Jack Scott's "Walking the Old Paths" writing as the devotional in our Sunday School class and for some reason became so emotional I couldn't continue and asked Pat to come to the podium and finish the reading.  It took our son many months before he could speak of his wife without breaking down.  Words weren't necessary and my shoulder was and still is always available for him as are my arms.  I am glad you were up to going to Church yesterday.  I went the Sunday following Stacey's passing but it took Pat several weeks before she was ready to do so.

Marilyn, one of our Al-Anon daily readings speaks of visualizing being wrapped in a warm blanket and held in God's arms.  Your comments reminded me of that reading.

Jackie, thanks for the Happy New Year graphic.   

Happy New Year - Healthy New Year to all.

I am online just to fill in appointments on the calendar.  We were warned of poor air in Tucson coming from a fire at a recycle plant.  It doesn't look like it is affecting this area but to be sure, we are not stepping outdoors until the all clear. 

Larry:  Both of us are feeling better.  The entire two weeks of family and friends was over-the-top and it just overwhelmed us so much.  Love them all. Enjoy the game.

We have been watching a bit of the Rose Bowl parade.  I have been at the parade when a grandmother (from upper Sweden) had a house in Pasadena.  She loved the flowers and that quiet little area. Been to the Rose Bowl game too - I bought a ticket for my dad and he really enjoyed the game - years ago. 

Janet:  Wondering where Abby is staying in Denver.  We live in Highlands Ranch - a southern suburb. 

Marilyn, thank you so much.  In God's loving arms is where I long to be.  I had read of Keith's problems, but didn't catch that his visual problem was related to Alzheimer's.  Interesting!  Thank you ever so much for the prayers.  I know it's going to take some time to get through this, at least for me.

Larry, we watched most of the Rose Parade this morning, and Darrel is still watching re-runs of parts of it.  It used to be so much more enjoyable before they put in so many commercials.  That takes away at least 50% of the enjoyment, for me, anyway.  I'm sure Darrel will watch the Rose Bowl game, too, but may be rooting for Oklahoma, and I assume you will root for Georgia!   

I just had a phone call through Messenger from a childhood friend!  I didn't know you could call through Messenger!!  Learn something new every day- well, maybe not, I didn't learn how to do it, just that it can be done!

I got almost all the thank you notes done yesterday, so I feel better about that.

Jackie, nice New Years card!

Carol, the conference is at the Convention Center, and I think Abby said she's staying across the street in whatever Motel is there, but stored her car somewhere else where it's safe and rode the "rail" to where she's staying.  She's not afraid of new adventures!

Larry, I love the idea of being wrapped in a warm blanket and safely held in God's arms!  I am feeling rather blue today.  Pain in the neck still tormenting me, also, just had a bout (online) with a huge charge on my credit card, which is not my charge at all. It's hard to convince people that I did not make that charge.  Oh well, truth will "out" I hope sooner than later. 
Holidays mess me up, I keep forgetting what day of the week it is! Anyone else have that problem?  None of my family has come around yet today.  Since my husband passed away (6 years ago in February) it's just me and Jackie my little Boston Terrier, for a lot of the time. Oh well. Life is good, regardless of aches and pains! Y'all enjoy your New Year, and favorite Bowl games!  I forgot to watch the Rose Bowl parade, and that is one of my fave TV shows!

Janice, Happy New Year to you, and may those doggone aches and pains go away!  I have been having a lot of pain in my neck, too; I'm pretty sure it's from all the stress I've been under for several months.  Yes, it does sound wonderful to be wrapped in a soft, warm blanket and held in God's mighty and loving arms!  I probably would have forgotten to watch the Rose parade if Darrel hadn't reminded me. 

Larry, Georgia wound up winning over Oklahoma, but it surely was a close game, huh?  I don't remember ever watching one where they tied it up so many times!  I'm not getting involved in the Clemson vs Alabama game, as I want to get to bed soon.

And now the first day of 2018 is history!

Hi Everyone. I am overwhelmed by the generosity of you all having the very cold temperatures to share them so generously with us here in the South.  It was 17 degrees when I got up this morning and will stay in the high 30's this afternoon.  At least we will be above freezing.  For some reason I doubt I am going to get any sympathy. 

I didn't leave the house yesterday and watched a lot of college football.  Both South Carolina and Georgia won but Clemson did not.  The Georgia/Oklahoma game was a nail biter and went to two overtimes.  Georgia now advances to play for the National Championship against Alabama.  I have nothing particular on the schedule for today so will continue my first of the year work here in my office and just take it easy again today.  The schools resume tomorrow so things should get back to normal operation around the community. 

We forgot to watch any of the Rose Bowl Parade and I did know about the HGTV broadcasting it without commercials.  I only watched a little of the Clemson/Alabama game as it was getting too late.

Janet, nice of your childhood friend to call you.  You can usually find any instructions for doing most things on the Internet by doing a Google search. 

Janice, so sorry to read that you were feeling blue yesterday and sure hope you feel in the pink today.  These holidays really mess up the week in terms of remembering what day it is. 
Carol, as if the forest fires didn't create enough smoke having to deal with a fire at a recycle plant is too much.  Glad you are both feeling better.   

I have been listening on ALEXA to a favorite Denver morning station - it is all regarding the shooting of a well-loved policeman.  He said he was there to help before being fatally wounded. 

This morning, the To Do list includes cutting fabric to finish a quilt.  I stopped to ease my back for a while.  Dentist and grocery this afternoon.  Don is dusting. 

A good friend called and we had a wonderful chat.  She is a dear person - she is also an agnostic.  I do my best but never "push" anyone - anyway, she keeps in touch over the years.  She now lives in North Carolina close to her daughter (who is a Veterinarian and keeps horses). 

Larry:  That sounds cold for your area of the country.  Still not enough snow in the mountains - that means severe water shortage - that is because of very old water rights taken away by mid-west lawyers years ago.  You have my sympathy.... always.  ... There is work on the recycle fire and it seems better today. 

If they had checked inside my very little bag on the airplane, they would have found two yards of fabric.  Yep, that was more important to me than clothing. 

             

Carol, do you have to be computer savvy to hook up Alexa?  I have thought about getting one; then I heard or read that that's like having a spy in your house all the time, listening to everything, I surely don't know!  I enjoy radio, but can't get much reception inside our metal house.

Larry, wow!  That's really cold for your part of the country!  I apologize, but don't think I sent it, as we are still in the deep freeze here in SW Kansas.  It might manage to get up to 31* here today.

Neither Darrel nor I ever got out of our pajamas nor did we even stick our noses out yesterday!  It was so good NOT to have to leave the house.  We watched the Rose Parade, but like you, forgot that HGTV has it commercial-free.  Drat!  That Georgia-Oklahoma game was really a good one!  (Except that Georgia won, of course. 

Now I have news about our dear Jeanne.  She called me this morning to say she's still praying for me, and when she can get CP (Wi-fi is sketchy in the hospital) she also prays for the needs here.  Yes, she is still in hospital, and doesn't expect to get to go back to her trailer, but will be going to rehab, assisted living or a care home, she doesn't know which or where yet.  Larry, she asked me to ask you to share this on Seniors and Friends as well.  And she said to tell you all that she needs all the prayers she can get!

I still have those 14 notes to write; I've already had a nap, so guess it's time to get those done.  The housekeeper was here, that always helps me feel better, to have things looking nice.

Hello to Ruth Ann, Ruth, Marilyn, Janice, Marilyn, and the rest of you we are missing.  It's better when you're here, and we do miss you!

Has anyone heard from our dear Pat?  I have tried calling, can't get through.  Might be my phone.  I shall try texting.

Janet...
...bless you for getting in touch with Jeanne Lee, I had been checking each day to see if she was back with us... So sad to hear she is still in hospital and will be requiring after care, re, moving from her home... We really dont know what next is going to hit us do we?

It was only this morning a friend who lived a few doors down the street from my old address managed to get hold of my new address from another near neighbour, and sent a return Christmas card with a lengthy message written inside, that not only did she lose her elderly mother recently to Dementia but also soon after we left for our move here the year before, her hubby took ill and passed away six days later in hospital...I now feel so bad as last year unknowing to me I had sent a card with both names on, same as this Christmas...

As I type our wind has really gotten up, very gusty and strong, can also hear rain...I am sure we are on red-or amber weather alert...

Edited: just said on our weather news, gusts up to 70 mph...

I meant to have added, I also partly knew my friends mother as she too lived just at the other end of our long road....my friend was the local home visiting chiropodist who was always seen popping into her mothers home and keeping a check on her...

Storm Eleanor is still very much around....The only things on Richards agenda is taking Toby for his grooming appointment mid day, and his dog walk before he goes....I should imagine Richard could come across fallen trees whilst out driving his 20 minute one way car journey, which he has to do twice...Link...


http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/storm-eleanor-live-updates-wind-11788679

Hi Everyone. Not quite as cold her this morning as it is around 28 degrees and will only get into the mid-30's this afternoon.  They are having icy conditions in Florida and winter type weather is going up the East Coast but will not be getting to us.  I plan on staying in again today until late this afternoon when we are meeting Scott and Jennifer at the BBQ Barn for our dinner meal today.  They will then come on out to the house.   

Carol, I have a friend who has had the ALEXA for a couple of years and really likes it and just bought a DOT companion device too use in his office.  Since I have the same type of service on my phone I have not had a desire to get that device.  To bad about that shooting of the policeman in your area of Denver.  Haven't there been several incidents like that in that same area such as Columbine High School?  I went up to Pat's sewing studio yesterday to fix something on her laptop and the room looked like a fabric explosion had occurred as she had piles of  fabric spread out everywhere.

Janet, have you ever considered listening to the radio on your computer.  Just do a search for your local radio station and see if they have a streaming service and if so you can listen live to it.  You can get very inexpensive and very small speakers to use with the laptop.  You can also use your iPhone to listen with an app called Tune In and the iPhone has pretty good speakers built in.  I will take our weather in preference to what you all are having in the Midwest and other parts of the country.  Thanks for the news about Jeanne.  It sounds like she is going to be where she can get the help she needs now with her health situation.  I will share her information in Senior & Friends and also in Norm's Bait and Tackle discussion.  I haven't heard from Pat. 

Jackie, sounds like you had a day yesterday to stay inside out of the bad weather.  A 70 MPH wind gust is pretty strong.  When we move away it is difficult to stay up with what is happening to former neighbors.  Does Toby like to be groomed.  Hope Richard find the roads clear this morning as he makes the drive to the groomers. 

larry Hanna...
...our weather died down by afternoon...Richard never saw any tree or flood damage on his mid day travels to the groomers, I was so sure he would...

Just finished putting a letter together on " Microsoft Word  "...Managed eventually to figure out how to minimise the letters so it all fitted on one page rather than two pages and a bit, after I had typed the whole lot out and found it took up too much space-pages, its easy when you know how...

Well letter is sealed and stamped ready for posting tomorrow by Richard, and on its way to my friend back home...It really does hit home when one moves away then hears of someone who you knew well from your old address is not here anymore, or the wife of, or hubby of...I am smiling and remembering fondly the first time I ever got to speak to my friend...I was as usual walking my dogs-or just Megan, can't remember how many, when all of a sudden Megan got a tad nosy and jumped her front paws onto my friends low brick wall while I was telling her to get down...She heard me tell Megan no, my friend then came over and asked me her name, I said Megan, she said her dog was also a Megan, well that was the day we became friends who would chat as I walked past her house and she would often be flitting from her car to just down the road starting her neighbouring rounds of home chiropody, then we would bump into each other again maybe when her car was pulling into her mothers drive, she would always stop, come over and make a fuss of my then three dogs...anytime she saw me out and about with the dogs she would always stop her car for a short chat, or ask me how I am....I guess I am starting to get " home sick "...it is strange that no matter where one moves to, or no matter how many times one moves, there is always one place that we will always call our home, home is where we made our friendships, home is where our many friends are still, or people I would once chat with when out and about on my then regular dogs walk....
Sad to say now we have both lost our Megans...

Hi everyone, Janet thank you for the update on Jeanne. I will be praying for her.

This morning I took a friend's Staffordshire terrier (Pit Bull type) On a Therapy dog visit to one of the residential/Rehab facilities. He must weigh 85 lbs. the only problem was the way he pulled at the leash. He has had 6 months off of his therapy dog visits and we are re-evaluating him with me on the other end of the leash. I have to go to the pet store and buy one of those shorter leashes so he can't pull. My back is so sore from his pulling. We will do another evaluation a week from Friday at a different facility. My friend can't do the visits anymore because she has a-fib so bad and her heart goes out of sync so often.

I was here earlier but couldn't get myself to post.  I was too upset, but have calmed myself down now and can talk about it.  It seems there is just no limit to greed and cruelty!  A few days after Beth's service, I called the care home and asked if all her bills were paid for December.  I was told yes, that all was clear.  Last week I got a call from them saying they needed a copy of Beth's bank statement for Oct. and that she would owe $5000 for that month, as she had too much money in her account that month. That was because I had not been spending any of the $62.00 a month they let her keep from her Social Security check.  She hadn't felt like asking for anything, and I was so focused on her I didn't watch the account, so it went slightly over the amount "allowed."  This caused her to be disqualified for Medicaid, and threw her into self-pay.  I asked them where that $5000 was to come from?  She hasn't been my dependent since she was 18 years old!  And today I received two more bills from them, totaling almost $12,000.00!!  WHAT??? 

I asked them where they thought that money would come from, and they admitted that the family cannot be held responsible for paying it.  So why harass me?  I barely slept last night, and this morning I called a lawyer, a long-time family friend who has known Beth since we moved here when she was in 7th grade.  He asked if I had ever signed anything guaranteeing I would pay--I have not!  And I was her Power of Attorney, but he assured me, that died with her.  He said he doesn't think there is any way they can make me pay those bills,
especially when they told me she didn't owe anything!!  He said, "Do not fill out any forms they give you, and DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING!!  They are just sniffing around for money, and from what you're telling me, you don't owe them anything!"  He did advise me to consult a lawyer specializing in Elder Law, so I will look on computer for one in our area.

So that has been my not-so-good, very bad day.  Sigh......

Hi, friends,

I'm so sorry I've been away for a while. I sure do love each one of you and am so thankful to hear from you.

Except for shingles left-over pain in my forehead and in my eyebrow, I'm doing pretty well.

Today was in the 30's, so I was out all afternoon running errands. It felt so good to get things done!

Y'all have a blessed rest of the day.


Love, Ruth Ann

Janet...
...to say I am disgusted is an understatement...how dare anyone play on peoples grief...what is this world coming to? this is just adding more stress when that is the last thing you are needing...I am not a lawyer but it sounds right, you are NOT responsible for this so called payment...if indeed there is any outstanding payment at all...just extra hassle you really dont need...

Hi Everyone.  It is a beautiful and sunny winter day here in South Carolina.  It is still a bit under freezing and will only get up to about 36 today.  I will be getting out and about today as plan on going to coffee and then to the Church for the Wisdom group and finally will stop at Walmart to pick up the online grocery order that will be waiting before I come home.  I don't need to pick up the old fellow I take to coffee with me as he has an appointment and can't go.  Yesterday afternoon we did meet Scott and Jennifer at the BBQ Barn for our evening meal.  While the food was good the restaurant was very cold.  We were glad to get back to the house where it was warm and enjoy a pleasant evening.  We were able to talk awhile with our great granddaughter and the youngest great grandson.  The two older boys chose not to talk. 

Jackie, it is a good feeling when we figure out something on the computer like you did with your Microsoft document.  Nice of you to write to your friend.  Distance may separate us but friends remain friends although time weakens the bonds, at least that has been my experience. 

Marilyn, it sounds like the therapy dog has forgotten some of its training it is was pulling on the leash.  If the owner is no longer physically able to handle the dog to do the visits why does she want it to be recertified as a therapy dog?

Janet, let me assure you that you are not responsible for those bills relating to Beth's living at the home.  I had somewhat the same situation with some outstanding bills for medical matters from Stacey.  I simply called the billing departments of the hospital and other offices and told them she was deceased and that I was not responsible.  They have this situation all the time.  We spent a lot of money helping Stacey over the years but the one thing I never did was sign for any medical treatment for her.  Perhaps the home has had success in getting others to pay such bills because they didn't know they were not responsible.  I hope you used the few dollars she had in her bank account to help with her final expenses.  You got good advice from your attorney friend and wonder why he even suggested you contact another attorney unless it is to advise you and Darrel on your matters.  I wouldn't let this matter ruin one more second of your day. 

Ruth Ann, glad to see you are doing pretty well.  Glad you felt like getting out yesterday. 

Ruth Ann:  Happy and Healthy New Year to you!  Your Shingles is really hanging on too long. 

Janet:  You have to have wi-fi in the house to use an ALEXA.  I really like it for listening to a radio show from Denver and we also use it to listen to music.  At first, it would not recognize "Christian" music but I kept on demanding (it is a programmed item from tech corporation) and finally, it will play church music.  It won't answer political questions I ask either.....   -- Take a deep breath and get that eldercare lawyer or someone knowledgeable in the law.  Maybe, even the newspaper would like to see that story but not until you talk to a lawyer. 

Jackie  Glad that Storm Eleanor is lessening for you. 

Yes, Columbine high is somewhat in the area.  I used to drive by it going to work - it was close to the church.  I walked over to look at the mementos left behind and there were reporters walking towards anyone - I just waved them away and they were respectful. 

A "fabric explosion" sounds wonderful to me.

Hi Everyone.  It is another beautiful morning here in South Carolina although we will stay in the mid-30's today.  I did enjoy my morning out yesterday having coffee with a couple of friends and the hour at the Wisdom group.  I had to wait a few minutes to pick up my grocery order as there were two cars ahead of me.  I have no particular plans for today.  Pat said she planned to go to Walmart to pick up prescriptions and then to the Dollar Store to get more birthday and anniversary cards for the Sunday School card ministry.  This is the third and probably last year she will do this.  If she wants I may help her with some of these errands. 

Carol, when I am talking to my friend in Georgia who has the Alexia device it will often pipe up and say "I didn't understand" even when he hasn't mentioned Alexia, which is to activate it.  He likes to use it to play particular music or songs.  I expect they will willingly play Rap and other music of that type but don't have a category called Christian Music considering it is a big industry.