Grand baby soon!

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Good Afternoon: MIL is not doing good at all. Grand baby still pulling us. We are just hoping that nothing happens to MIL b4 we get back. My DH is coming around to accepting the inevitable. My old cat is over 16 years old. We have an automatic "robot" cat litter box. She is losing weight and the litter box is activated by weight. I have corrected the litter box, but just noticed that it is not working correctly again. I just wanted to have a nice relaxing day. Now I am continually trying out what works. I have a back up litter box but cat is at a very fussy age and does not like this one. I just going to set it up and hope for the best. I just wanted the movie "Shell Seekers". I had read the book. Have a good day!! I am moving to keep the stress at bay. Have a good day!!

  

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SHARON10002 4/5/2012 5:43PM

It's not easy to watch our parents as they decline. Death is difficult enough, but knowing that it's coming is torture. Hope you enjoy your time with your grand baby. Report Inappropriate Comment

MERRYMARY42 4/4/2012 7:41PM

Know you will have a good time with that new baby, so nice you can bond with her. I am sory about MIL, it is so hard to accept. Happy Easter Report Inappropriate Comment

DR1939 4/4/2012 3:35PM

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1CRAZYDOG 4/4/2012 1:08PM

Awwww, I don't blame DH for having difficulty coming to terms with the inevitable. It's hard, BUT denying the inevitable only makes it more difficult. Glad he's coming 'round. I hope you and DH have a good visit with DD, hubby and the baby. Report Inappropriate Comment

Amazing what good health care can do- you can tell the diffference

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Good Morning; Just got an update about my MIL. She has been at the Mayo Clinic for 2 days. They have already found shadows in her lung. Now they are going to see if it is cancer. Why didn't the other 2 visits from the other hospital not find this. At least we know, it is the lungs. They have already told the family that if it is cancer and the location of it - it will be terminal. She is a nice person that has lived with a pipe smoker for 65 years. She never smoked. DH is upset. He is buying tickets to go and see her after he sees his grandbaby. My DH is not one who can take this amount of stress for long. I have already gotten 3 calls already about tickets from him. He is at work. He assumes his mother will not be around for very long. I told him to book tickets for the first trip. he says I have so much going on at work. I told him that problems like this never come at a convenient time. Any ways, I need to get some exercise in now. It helps with stress. Have a good day!!

  

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CONCHA77 4/6/2012 8:25AM

You will be in my thoughts and prayers and keep us posted. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Happy Easter. Report Inappropriate Comment

MERRYMARY42 4/3/2012 11:07PM

so sorry to hear so much sickness, my prayers are with you Report Inappropriate Comment

DR1939 4/3/2012 11:45AM

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MZZCHIEF 4/3/2012 10:46AM

Please accept my condolences in this difficult time for your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 4/3/2012 10:21AM

Awwww, so very sorry to hear about the potential prognosis for your MIL. I can understand how your DH would be upset, but you're right . . . these things NEVER happen @ a convenient time . . . ever! So, the only choice we have is to handle the situation in the right way. I am glad he's going to see his Mom. I graduated from St. Teresa's in Winona, MN, but we did our training @ Mayo Clinic (Rochester MN) and the 2 hospitals (St. Mary's and Rochester Methodist Hospitals). I have gone there many times when something is wrong, I've gotten either no diagnosis or what they've given as a diagnosis makes no sense. I've never been let down by them. The other thing is that you don't wait WEEKS and MONTHS to be able to get testing done AND get results. My prayers for you all. Report Inappropriate Comment

TOASTIE 4/3/2012 9:02AM

Is your MIL all alone at the Mayo Clinic? The poor dear. Is she in Rochester, MN? I work in Rochester. Adding you, your husband, and your MIL to my prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 4/3/2012 8:54AM

Sorry to hear about your MIL. You've got the right attitude, though. Exercise will help with the stress and keep you healthy for your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIBBYFITZ 4/3/2012 8:41AM

So sad, thank goodness she went to a different hospital, I did think it was a bit weird when the other one kept saying they didn't know why she was having those symptoms! My thoughts are with you all! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEEANN8 4/3/2012 8:37AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. Report Inappropriate Comment

VEUVEGIRL 4/3/2012 8:35AM

I am so sorry, my thoughts are with your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

GUIDANCE

Monday, April 02, 2012

Good Morning: At certain times in my life, I may want to make detailed plans, and at others, I am more comfortable waiting to see what happens. In either case, divine guidance is available to me. When I pray for guidance, the answer may be subtle or unmistakable. Direction may come as a whisper or it may seem like an opportunity has been dropped in my lap. However it manifests, I listen to Spirit and pay attention to my inner knowing.
Whether I am setting goals and outlining a plan, or simply setting an intention and observing what transpires, I hold to my faith. I take action, ask for help if I need it, and celebrate success with gratitude to God.
Even though life is hectic, I need to track my food and exercise. It helps me greatly. Have a good day!

  

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MERRYMARY42 4/3/2012 12:35AM

Hi Nancy I am on my way to Iowa again, I lost another brother, only 6 weeks ago that I lost my older brother, now the baby of the family has passed, he has been on comfort for 2 weeks now, so it has been expected, not sure when and if I will be on line, but hope too, and I do enjoy all of your blogs, and how about your MIL very interesting, and wonderful that she had the episode in front of the doctors. now hopefully they can do something about it. Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYSHERRY 4/2/2012 11:34AM

Living in gratitde daily is so uplifting. It really gets you out of your own head. Thank you for your blog. Report Inappropriate Comment

NJJ-EXERCISE30 4/2/2012 11:25AM

MIL went to Mayo Clinic. She had another episode in front of 4 doctors. They discovered that she has a huge about of carbon dioxide in her blood. Family has a sense of feeling that this is the place she needed to be. DD going for a visit soon. DH still upset - the family is calling daily but ordeal with more tests just starting. DS having physical therapy - doing much better this time than last. His PTist said that his back is the worst back he ever worked on. He gave my son hope that he can gain his life back to a new normal, but it can be a productive one. Thank you for your concern and support. Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 4/2/2012 10:46AM

I like this blog. How are your MIL, DD, DH doing?? Report Inappropriate Comment

MIL Update

Sunday, April 01, 2012

Good Morning; MIL had another episode this morning. She is currently at an emergency room at the small town hospital. She was released to a convalescent home in her home town to monitor. Family doesn't want her to be transported to same hospital again. They are trying to get her transported to the Mayo Clinic. We have tickets to see grand baby and really looking forward to that. MIL has these episodes where she can not breathe. Doctor have been taking tests and tests - they continue to say her heart is good. DH does not handle this stuff well. We are so far away and we have our own issues here. My DH was going to schedule a trip in June to go back up there. Any way, my day was going very well. Now my DH is upset again. I will get my exercise in today - in fact - I am going to start it right now - until another phone call comes in. Have a good day!!

  

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MERRYMARY42 4/1/2012 7:43PM

SO VERY STRESSFUL, i FEEL FOR YOU, IT IS SO VERY HARD TO COPE WITH LONG DISTANCE STRESS sorry, I did not know caps were on, and do not want to retype it, (lazy) as long as we get our walking and exercise in, I seem to be able to handle more, Hugs and take care Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 4/1/2012 5:33PM

HUGS and prayers for your MIL. Sheesh . . . wish they'd figure out what's going on with your MIL! Report Inappropriate Comment

DR1939 4/1/2012 1:48PM

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Harmony

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Good Morning: Each musician in an orchestra tunes his or her instrument to a universally accepted pitch. During the tuning process, each musician listens carefully and makes the necessary adjustments. The jarring effect of dissonant sounds shifts to tranquility as all the instruments come into harmony.
To be in agreement and alignment with the Presence, I also need to make adjustments. I quiet my busy mind and release any chaotic or unsettled thoughts. I center on my heart space and listen carefully to the stillness of God's spirit within me. Heart and mind come into harmony with one another.
Present to this moment, I feel my heart rate slow, my breathing calm. I am in tune with my Higher Self, in peace and harmony.
Update: DD has been sending me texts- she seems more relaxed- we are going soon for a visit. DS is doing physical therapy. Friday - his session was rough. His hamstrings are so tight. I see that he is has hope. I am proud of him. He says he is working hard. Physical therapist told him he has seen bad backs before- but his is his worst case. I asked my DS what he thought of this assessment - he said he knew it because he has lived it. MIL coming home next week. FIL still trying to smoke in house with air filter. Family came in and said it still reeks in the house of pipe smoke. FIL is the problem- but how do you change a 87 old man who is very selfish and has always being given free reign that he was the king of his own house. I do not have any hope. Family calling in the doctor to talk to him. Have a good day!!

  

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CONCHA77 4/2/2012 8:39AM

Love that you're more "in tune" and "in harmony" ~it seems you are more calm these days, good for you. I am also working on that. I use to smoke and so very happy that I gave that awful habit up, probably the best gift I ever gave to myself and to others. Have a wonderful week. Loved reading your blog this morning and know that I have been thinking about you and your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

MERRYMARY42 3/31/2012 7:05PM

I know how stubborn people get when they get older, and it is hard to make anyone understand the dangers of smoke, when they are hell-bent on smoking and are in no way going to listen to change their minds. I am glad your DD is getting closer to you a grand child is so special and she will need you as well as you needing her. and you DS is and has been in my prayers, hoping for a full recovery. Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 3/31/2012 11:17AM

Yes, we certainly do need to look inward and search for that harmony. Glad to hear your DD seems more relaxed and that your DS is hopeful. Those things are huge improvements. As for your FIL. IF you MIL is going home w/home health care and requires oxygen, I can tell you FOr SURE that the nurse doing the assessment is going to have LOTS to say about smoking and smoking materials. It's really too bad that he sounds so unbendable and interested only in his own pleasures. **SIGH** Report Inappropriate Comment

LIBBYFITZ 3/31/2012 10:38AM

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