Baby, it's cold outside

Saturday, November 20, 2010

The coldest day since spring-brrr! After breakfast and farm chores, DH started making Dutch apple bread and I started the wood furnace. It is toasty warm in the house now. The overday high was 23 with a wind chill of 12 degrees. The wind was damp and raw. We finished some out door duties this afternoon and officially declared the garden "put to bed". The last of the
leeks were dug yesterday and I am happy to have the season behind us. I will be ready to start anew in spring but for now, it is a good feeling to enjoy all the good veggies we harvested.
We even baked 2 apple and one chocolate pie late this afternoon. It sure smells good
in the kitchen.
Bingo party tonight at the Legion that started with a soup supper. I enjoyed chicken noodle soup with crackers, egg salad sandwich and even indulged in a piece of chocolate pie.
I did meet my nutrition goals but needed the pie to do it. It sure tastes good when someone
else cooks LOL!
Laundry done but need to make the bed. Tomorrow is Sunday and a day of rest. I think I can
handle that.
Have a Super Sunday and keep on SParking! Hugs and thanks for stopping by!

  

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RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/21/2010 4:24PM

WTG on indulging to stay within your range! Awesome!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAVE-MERCY 11/21/2010 12:25PM

What a full, but pleasant day! Hope you enjoyed! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 11/20/2010 11:39PM

Sounds like an Awesome & Yummy Day!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMI199 11/20/2010 10:59PM

I can almost smell your apple pie...sounds yummy. Boy, it is cold there! I am a transplant from Buffalo living in the South now...love it-I hardly ever miss the snow,Stay warm! Report Inappropriate Comment

S3XYDIVASMOM 11/20/2010 10:42PM

It's great when you need the dessert to meet your nutritional goals for the day. I had a bowl of ice cream tonight so that I'd have enough carbs and calories. No one told me that there would be days like that. Report Inappropriate Comment

NATSUKI89 11/20/2010 10:16PM

it's been so cold here the past few days too! PEI canada. i suddenly wish i lived somewhere warmer! lol Report Inappropriate Comment

PURPLESPEDCOW 11/20/2010 10:12PM

And this is one reason I live in Georgia! I don't like the cold at all. I had enough of it when I lived in Germany and in Virginia, but it never was that cold. Stay warm! Report Inappropriate Comment

GROEDER 11/20/2010 9:57PM

I hate to have to say it, but this morning as I started my walk, the wind chill was -3 F!!!!! My pedometer actually stopped registering at the .8 mile mark!!! I'm not sure if it was the temperature or not. Good luck as you continue and TRY to stay warm. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOOZLEBEAR 11/20/2010 9:53PM

Sounds like you are all ready for the winter!!! Your garden sounds wonderful and I know it is great to have all that good fresh food! I'd admire anyone who can do that, I'm not a "food" gardener, just plants!!! You dinner sounds really good too especially the pies!!! Stay warm and enjoy that fire!!!! Hugs, Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment

Trying to eat

Friday, November 19, 2010

We went out for dinner tonight and I did try to eat tilapia. It took all of 30 minutes to eat 1/2 of the fillet and 20 french fries. Good thing I had tartar sauce and ketchup to help it slide down
LOL!. I brought the other half home to eat tomorrow. Back to soft food it is but I'll get there soon!

Try, Try Again, Try Harder!
Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! HUGS!

  

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HAVE-MERCY 11/21/2010 12:31PM

Successes are in small steps-or bites!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAIZZY 11/20/2010 9:15PM

Things will be better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/20/2010 6:28PM

Sometimes you have to let your mouth rest in between meals - everyone is different. The least grain that gets under the plates is sheer torture. It will become easier with time. Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 11/20/2010 8:52AM

You definitely have the right attitude..........keep trying different foods, eventually (with the healing process) you will be eating more and more...........last year (do to DH's work done like you) we had rotisserie chicken in gravy with mashed potatoes and creamed broccolli. He did great, but was still a little sore from eating ............take each day as it comes........I know you always do, and don't get discouraged it will all fall in place.................. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 11/20/2010 8:22AM

Getting a little better every day. You'll soon be eating anything you want, almost! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLENIRENE 11/20/2010 3:20AM

Hope things get better. Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 11/19/2010 11:29PM

You will get there!!!!! You are doing really great with eating that much your first time!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALIBROM 11/19/2010 11:27PM

Oooooh, that's hard. It must be so frustrating not to be able to eat "real" food. You have a good attitude about it, though. I hope tomorrow goes better. Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting better

Thursday, November 18, 2010

DH is home and doing fine. He gets tired a little faster but that will improve with time.
It is getting easier to eat enough each day. Making sure I stay on track and adding in a
bit more exercise each day.
I had cooked up some beef bones earlier and made a hearty vegetable beef soup for
supper. Boys each ate 3 bowls! I pureed mine and added just a touch of vinegar. It was
delicious.
Take care and here's your motivation for tomorrow:
TRY, TRY AGAIN, TRY HARDER!
HUGS and thanks for stopping by!

  

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ALIBROM 11/19/2010 11:28PM

Glad to hear your husband is doing well. That soup sounds really yummy. Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 11/19/2010 11:37AM

You sure know how to take the "lemons" of life and turn them into lemonade. Thanks for being an inspiration to us all. So glad DH is doing better and that you are doing better too. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILLOWWINDS 11/19/2010 9:40AM

Glad all is going well. Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/19/2010 7:11AM

So glad to hear you are doing better. Keep on trying! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAVE-MERCY 11/19/2010 7:05AM

I am glad you are doing better! I know your boys sure are! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUBYCLAIRE 11/19/2010 6:18AM

Sounds good! The hubby getting better! You getting better! Who could ask for anything more!! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 11/19/2010 1:27AM

Glad your hubby is home & doing better!!!!!! Don't wear yourself out & eat/drink everything you need to so you stay healthy!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FROSTY99 11/18/2010 11:21PM

Sounds like you are on the mend. Hope by Thanksgiving you are back up to snuff! Get Well my Spark Friend. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

Back at it again!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

I am slowly catching up on yesterday's work as I was out of the office all afternoon. When
it rains, it pours. I did get a fairly good night's sleep last night and DH was dismissed early
this afternoon. The house will get back to normal.
It is cold and cloudy today with a few sprinkles. I sure could go home and cuddle up
under a blanket but I will stick it out until 5. I have a nice beef roast in the oven and will
roast some veggies as well. That should warm up the house nicely.
Get ahead and stay ahead by staying focused and positive. Give yourself every opportunity
to reach your goals. The sky is the limit! Hugs and thanks for stopping by!

  

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LINDABENEDICT 11/18/2010 8:18PM

Reach for the sky ! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/18/2010 3:41PM

I bet your home smells fantastically yummy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Late evening blog

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

I had intended to blog earlier, started and then, cancelled it. Life happens.
DH came back after lunch and announced that he had been having mild chest pains and
needed to go to the ER. So I drove him to the nearest hospital, 16 miles away, where
they proceeded to treat him. After 2 1/2 hours, his cardiologist confirmed by phone that
he needed further evaluation so he was transported by ambulance.
After a cardiogram was done, two more stents were placed in the vicinity of the three
already in place. It was a "minor" procedure as there was minimal narrowing of the
artery previously involved. Basically a precautionary measure. He will be dismissed
tomorrow afternoon. I made arrangements with SIL to pick him up as I was given
strict directives by the PA to avoid the hour drive there and back. He felt I needed to
take care of myself and that would be too much stress. He told me I was awfully pale
and it was too soon after my extractions to put that much pressure on myself. Of
course, I agreed. I was basically wiped out at this point anyway.
There were a few signs that indicated he might be having problems but those only came
to light when talking to the doctor in the ER. Had he told me sooner, this may have been
avoided but who knows for sure.
I am wrapping up earlier tonight. I have made more than my share of phone calls and
am waiting for two people to call me back. By then, the laundry will be dry and I can
fold it in the morning.
I did slightly better with nutrition today. I made all my goals and that was a good thing. I
need to concentrate of getting myself back to 100%. Almost there but still a little shy.
Remember that in order to take care of others, you also need to take care of yourself.
This is the voice of experience cautioning you that it is too easy to ignore your own
health. Life may be too busy to take time for yourself, but making time for you now
is easier than having to spend time recovering with a more major problem later.
Thanks for reading and commenting! HUGS and have a wonderful Wednesday!

  

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FROSTY99 11/18/2010 11:26PM

Golly I miss reading your blog for a few days and WOW, I miss something major. I am sorry to hear about hubby but pray all goes well and he is soon home. You be sure to take time to take care of yourself too. I know how hard it is when we have so many depending on us but we just have to do it! My friend scared us Tues with her chest pains and she just got out Thur morning. She needs more testing done but for now they sent her home. She is one who NEVER takes time for herself and I told her this was her wake up call so she better answer it this time as she has had a couple before and hung up on them! Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

STFY31 11/18/2010 10:58PM

Hope all is well with hubby! Wishing him a speedy recovery! You are right do not forget about YOU Report Inappropriate Comment

ALIBROM 11/18/2010 10:43PM

Oh this is so scary. I'm glad your husband is OK. It's a good thing you took him to the ER right then. Yes, we need to remember to take care of ourselves, too. When I take care of myself, I am in a much better frame of mind emotionally and of course much better able physically to deal with all the stressful events that happen in life. And this sure is one of them that you experienced on Tuesday. I hope your husband continues to heal up and feel better. And the same goes with you and your new teeth and sore gums- I hope you heal quickly and in time to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without pain. Report Inappropriate Comment

WENDYSPARKS 11/17/2010 1:49PM

I praying for you and your hubby!!! I hope all is ok now. Wendy Report Inappropriate Comment

HAVE-MERCY 11/17/2010 1:44PM

You are right! It is important to take care of yourself! I hope you are! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 11/17/2010 11:50AM

Whew! I'm glad he's ok! GLad to hear that you realize taking care of yourself is very important! You'll be 100% soon and get back to life!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/17/2010 7:07AM

I am glad your DH is doing well - and hope he continues to improve. Thanks for the reminder - we do need to care for ourselves too. Prayers are with you. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 11/17/2010 5:34AM

Hugs and prayers! Take care! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 11/16/2010 11:49PM

Glad Hubby is okay!!!!!!! Both of you be careful and take good care of yourselves!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PEPPERLEAH 11/16/2010 11:21PM

Oh Marsha, I am so sorry. I am glad he is ok, and that you were able to get him to the hospital quickly. Please know that you and your husband are in my prayers. And yes, PLEASE take care of yourself. Report Inappropriate Comment