Blessed, healthy New Year

Friday, January 01, 2010

I wish everyone a blessed, healthy New Year. May you achieve your Spark goals. May you remember Who gives you life and blessings. May your dreams be realized. I am starting the year with going to Church this morning and thanking God for all the goodness He has bestowed on us.

  

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SUNNY332 1/1/2010 9:02AM

Wishing you too a Happy and Healthy New Year. DH and I are headed into town later this morning for our volunteer day at the Soup Kitchen. We have so very much to be grateful for today. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEKIDSMOM 1/1/2010 5:51AM

May you be blessed with comfort, health, and contentment in this New Year! Report Inappropriate Comment

Quiet Reflection

Thursday, December 31, 2009

I will be spending New Year's Eve reflecting on this past year. In the past, Tim and I have gone out. I am still getting over his loss. I didn't realize how much I would miss him.When he would go to Florida, I didn't miss him the way I do now. I guess that is because I knew he was coming back. Death is so permanent. His family has been so good at including me.

  

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SUNNY332 1/1/2010 9:04AM

The grieving process is different for everyone. Be good to yourself and take your time. God Bless, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBGIL 12/31/2009 9:09PM

((Huggles)) Thinking of you. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRUANNE 12/31/2009 2:50PM

Patricia, the feeling never goes away, but it will soften. Give yourself time. Permanent loss is always hard to handle. Be kind to yourself. Let the memories flow. Annette Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIE_MUM 12/31/2009 1:36PM

I remember my first New Year's after my father passed away. It was hard to see everyone celebrating while I was spending so much time reflecting on everything that had happened that year and just how much my world had changed. I'm glad to hear Tim's family has been good at including you. That must help a lot. Please be kind to yourself and take some time to do something that you really enjoy! Thinking of you. Hilary Comment edited on: 12/31/2009 1:36:34 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Knee

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

I have taken the next step in finding out what I did to my knee when I twisted it. The pain has gone on too long, despite proper treatment. Today, I had a MRI of it. Next week, I go to the orthopedist. Hopefully, it is something minor and can be easily taken care of. Yesterday, Tim's sister-in-law gave me his cane. It does help.

  

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KJNE8O 12/31/2009 11:10AM

Oooh - good luck with the knee! I hope it's something very minor that just is taking a while to heal and nothing more. Sending your knee healing vibes {{{{{knee}}}}} Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 12/31/2009 9:09AM

Do keep up posted. I hope it is something that PT can address and that you do not need surgery to correct it. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

CONCHA77 12/31/2009 8:58AM

Hope your knee gets to feeling better! Happy New Year. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZIEQ12361 12/30/2009 8:53PM

I understand what it's like to have problems with your knees and feet. Last year I had surgery on my foot for a bone deformity and I just had surgery for a torn miniscus. Needless to say that exercise is tough to do right now. I am doing the exercised that my doctor prescribed, but I am having a rough time couning them. I am so used to sweating like crazy when I exercise, that what I am doing right now just doesn't seem like enough to count. I found that icing my knee down helped a great deal even before I had my MRI to diagnose the problem. I also wear an elastic knee brace when I exercise for more support. I hope that things go well and that it is only a minor problem. Take care of yourself and feel better! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANEXA 12/30/2009 6:23PM

It's amazing how much a cane helps! Whenever my hip gives me trouble, I grab one of my dad's canes (he no longer needs one). Just getting out of bed with a cane is such a blessing! Thank you to whoever invented canes!! You and your health care providers are in my prayers for a swift recovery. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 12/30/2009 6:16PM

I have gone through problems with both knees. I know it is very painful! Report Inappropriate Comment

GAARAMA 12/30/2009 5:26PM

Patricia if you can spare the time from your busy schedule pamper yourself and take care . Hope all turns out well and you recover quickly. Adeline Report Inappropriate Comment

KMATT22 12/30/2009 5:23PM

I've had plenty of knee problems so I understand what you're going through. Good luck and I hope the MRI comes out okay :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Seasonal Movies

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

There are certain 'must see' movies every Christmas season. These include 'A Christmas Carol', 'Miracle on 34th Street', 'A Christmas Story' and 'It's a Wonderful Life'. I mentioned to my daughter that I had seen them all this year except 'It's a Wonderful Life'. She instantly got up and began looking through her drawer of VCR's. What should appear - THAT video! I watched it last night. Now that holiday tradition is complete.

  

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GAARAMA 12/29/2009 2:10PM

Oh yeah, I watch them all every year, I never tire of them. Report Inappropriate Comment

BETRME100 12/29/2009 8:50AM

I love "It's A Wonderful Life"...do you still cry at the end? I do...every time!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KJNE8O 12/29/2009 8:50AM

I LOVE that movie! I make my boyfriend watch it with me every year :) Report Inappropriate Comment

JANEXA 12/29/2009 4:09AM

Aren't daughters wonderful in many ways? Glad that you successfully watched all your seasonal movie favorites this year! I love movies! Happy New Year! Love, Janet Report Inappropriate Comment

Snowfall

Monday, December 28, 2009

The snow has been gently falling since yesterday. These are small flakes that blow around easily.
There is a drift in my driveway. It is beautiful to watch from indoors. The Christmas lights in the neighborhood with the snow are just beautiful. By tomorrow, when I need to go out, the storm is supposed to be over. This is the first snowfall of any significance this year. Up until now, it has been less than an inch.

  

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ONEKIDSMOM 12/28/2009 6:40PM

Well, it's moved on from us, leaving only the heaps and mounds at the sides of the roads & corners of parking lots. Except for the "trace to two inches" that's coming tomorrow night... it looks like the Great Christmas Blizzard of 2009 has moved East! Sending you the anti-snowman someone sent me, to help you dig out or melt! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHEROKEE1946 12/28/2009 4:32PM

Snowing here is Pa also. Got about 3 to 3 inches today. The temperatures are really suppose to be very low. It is only around 17 here today and the rest of the week to be a lot colder. Report Inappropriate Comment