Okay it's definitely been a Monday but it's been a great one. First of all it was a beautiful day. Which I really enjoyed looking at from the kitchen window at the office while I heated up my Lean Cuisine. That took a whole 4-1/2 minutes.
I was so busy today. I couldn't believe it. I have been complaining about not having enough work so they gave me a new job. This has kept me going today. Also trying to make up for being sick last week and falling behind. Don't get me wrong. I love being busy. The day went by so fast and I loved it.
My poor puppy was so happy to see me. He just didn't know what to do when I was sick. His goody amount went down while I was sick. I was talking to Jesse about labs. He has one too. Such great dogs. Anyway, he was saying how his dog is old and has slowed down so much and has hip problems, etc. She is a smart dog because she lays at the foot of the stairs waiting to see if they are really going to stay up there. If they stay up then she'll go on up and join them. So I ask how old she is. She's 10 years old. My baby is 12-1/2. So far (knock on wood) Bosco is doing so good. Keep dancing for me boy!
Missy called and made an appointment for me to give blood. She and I will go together. I will give blood and she will give platlets. After I give blood, I will be able to give platlets. Then I will have to get tested to see if I am able to give anyone bone marrow. This is so important. I really want the chance to help someone, if I can, before I get too old. I think this is so important. I hope anyone reading this blog will also think about doing this. You could be saving someone's life.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
A New Day
Today is a beautiful day. The rain is over and I had the best night's sleep I've had since I got sick. You know how great you feel when you wake up and realize you feel fantastic. Well that's the way I felt this morning. Even Bosco could tell the difference. You may think I'm crazy but I sing to the dog every morning as we come out of the bedroom. He loves it and dances along with me as we come into the kitchen for his morning goodies. This last week has not been a singing week and I knew it bothered him. But this morning we sang all the way to the goodies and he just danced along. There's nothing better than being sick and getting better. You never appreciate feeling good more.
I had forgotten how wonderful it is having the internet at home. All the little things you look up that you don't think about. I have been having toilet problems. My toilet would keep running. I knew enough to check out things like making sure that little rubbery thing in the bottom had a good seal and mine did. I knew it was the floater but I wasn't sure exactly how to adjust it. Well this morning I decided to look it up and found it was just a little screw. I marched right in there with the screwdriver and fixed it! I am so awesome!! A few more times on line and I could become a plumber. Well actually I couldn't because I could never wear my jeans so that they showed my crack when I bent over. That's just not lady like.
Yesterday afternoon my family reminded me that they loved me. There's nothing worse than feeling sick and alone. Out of the blue Missy, Terry and Serif came over so I could have a hug or two. It was so sweet. Serif is so cudely and I got lots of hugs and kisses. She's probaby what cured me. It was so sweet of them and it felt good to just visit a little. They were on their way to a friend's husband's surprise party. There was just no way I was up to going but it was sweet of them to try to get me to go along with them. Then, after they left, I had a call from Patti. Turns out my son has been worried about me so she called to see if there was anything they could do for me. I have such a sweet thoughtful family. I have to remember that when I start feeling alone.
Right now the sun is shining and I'm waiting for Missy and Serif to get ready to go out shopping. Sunday is always our big day. I'm sitting at my dining room table, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the oldies. What more can you ask for?
I had forgotten how wonderful it is having the internet at home. All the little things you look up that you don't think about. I have been having toilet problems. My toilet would keep running. I knew enough to check out things like making sure that little rubbery thing in the bottom had a good seal and mine did. I knew it was the floater but I wasn't sure exactly how to adjust it. Well this morning I decided to look it up and found it was just a little screw. I marched right in there with the screwdriver and fixed it! I am so awesome!! A few more times on line and I could become a plumber. Well actually I couldn't because I could never wear my jeans so that they showed my crack when I bent over. That's just not lady like.
Yesterday afternoon my family reminded me that they loved me. There's nothing worse than feeling sick and alone. Out of the blue Missy, Terry and Serif came over so I could have a hug or two. It was so sweet. Serif is so cudely and I got lots of hugs and kisses. She's probaby what cured me. It was so sweet of them and it felt good to just visit a little. They were on their way to a friend's husband's surprise party. There was just no way I was up to going but it was sweet of them to try to get me to go along with them. Then, after they left, I had a call from Patti. Turns out my son has been worried about me so she called to see if there was anything they could do for me. I have such a sweet thoughtful family. I have to remember that when I start feeling alone.
Right now the sun is shining and I'm waiting for Missy and Serif to get ready to go out shopping. Sunday is always our big day. I'm sitting at my dining room table, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the oldies. What more can you ask for?
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Lazy Saturdays
I love a good lazy Saturday. Today is no exception. I woke up to the rain on the windows. Great lazy morning.
Tom is back from his Grandmother's funeral. I know how hard that was for him. It's always hard to say good-bye to someone you love.
I have been sick for the whole week. I hate it. I really think I'm doing better but it sure has taken it out of me. Being sick starts getting you depressed. You're alone because you don't want to get anyone else sick and the longer you're alone the more depressed you get. It's a vicious circle.
It is definitely nice having the internet back here at the house. Now I chat all weekend.
Tom is back from his Grandmother's funeral. I know how hard that was for him. It's always hard to say good-bye to someone you love.
I have been sick for the whole week. I hate it. I really think I'm doing better but it sure has taken it out of me. Being sick starts getting you depressed. You're alone because you don't want to get anyone else sick and the longer you're alone the more depressed you get. It's a vicious circle.
It is definitely nice having the internet back here at the house. Now I chat all weekend.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Friends and Family
Valentine's Day was very nice. My wonderful daughter and son-in-law surprised me at work with a bouquet of cookies, a big balloon and a valentine's day card from my precious granddaughter. What more can a grammy ask for. I put the balloon in my room so I could enjoy it and am in the process of eating the cookies. I had a friend tell me that it's a sin to let cookies go to waste so I figured I'd eat them and save the balloon and card. That makes sense doesn't it?
I have a wonderful friend that I have known for over 30 years. She has been my rock during so much. She lost her husband early and was there for me when I lost mine. She is my closest friend and my daughter's Godmother.
Last night we were on the phone for almost 2 hours. There was so much to talk about. She wanted to hear all about the trial. She was so worried about me knowing that I was on the jury. The main topic of conversation is one we have had before and that is death. Her brother had a stroke last Thursday. The outlook is not good. Now Nancy and I are doers. We are mothers. When something needs to be done you suck it up and do it. While everyone else in the family was wringing their hands, Nancy went and checked out the options for a funeral and taking care of arrangements. There was no way that his son's could take on that responsibility. This is very sad. Her brother is only 58 years old. Trust me, at my age, that is not old. I have put him on the DOK's prayer list. All we can do is wait. On top of that Nancy is having to deal with aging parents and a mother showing the early stages of dementia. Life can be so hard some times.
Between the trial and this, I am once again reminded who uncertain life is. We have no guarantees about tomorrow. Today is all we can count on. Don't waste it. Be sure to tell those around you that you love them. (That's one thing I will never regret with my husband. He always new how much I loved him and I knew how much he loved me. He died with me telling him of my love.) Also hug those babies of yours. No matter how old they are. They really do like it.
I have a wonderful friend that I have known for over 30 years. She has been my rock during so much. She lost her husband early and was there for me when I lost mine. She is my closest friend and my daughter's Godmother.
Last night we were on the phone for almost 2 hours. There was so much to talk about. She wanted to hear all about the trial. She was so worried about me knowing that I was on the jury. The main topic of conversation is one we have had before and that is death. Her brother had a stroke last Thursday. The outlook is not good. Now Nancy and I are doers. We are mothers. When something needs to be done you suck it up and do it. While everyone else in the family was wringing their hands, Nancy went and checked out the options for a funeral and taking care of arrangements. There was no way that his son's could take on that responsibility. This is very sad. Her brother is only 58 years old. Trust me, at my age, that is not old. I have put him on the DOK's prayer list. All we can do is wait. On top of that Nancy is having to deal with aging parents and a mother showing the early stages of dementia. Life can be so hard some times.
Between the trial and this, I am once again reminded who uncertain life is. We have no guarantees about tomorrow. Today is all we can count on. Don't waste it. Be sure to tell those around you that you love them. (That's one thing I will never regret with my husband. He always new how much I loved him and I knew how much he loved me. He died with me telling him of my love.) Also hug those babies of yours. No matter how old they are. They really do like it.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
It's Over
I am happy to report that jury duty is now over. It was a very hard case and one that I will not forget for a long time. There are a lot of pictures in my head that I need to forget. It will take time. This was a horrible crime that should not have happened. The taking of a life is never right but an innocent life of a young woman with a life time ahead of her, her unborn child in her stomach and her baby daughter in your crib in the next room. There is no excuse for that. I pray that the killer will never walk the streets again as a free man. Although we were unable to agree and give him the death penalty, I will personally do all I can in my power to keep him in jail for the rest of his life.
I have learned much about our system of justice. Both good and bad. The main thing I can say is that I admire those who work to keep us safe. We are so fortunate that we can go into a courtroom presumed innocent and have the right to stand up and defend ourselves. Our forefathers fought and many died for our right to a fair trial. I may not agree with everything that happened but I do appreciate the hard work that went in on both sides. You know about this bad in the world but our lives can be so sheltered that it is still a shock when you come face to face with it.
Luckily I had a wonderful family to fall back on and that was what helped me through it all. After the verdict, Missy brought Serif over for me to baby sit. That sweet baby fell asleep on my shoulder and I sat there and held her and kissed on her for over 4 hours. I couldn't put her down. She is the good in the world. She is all that matters. She is the future.
Today is Valentine's Day. I really don't like this holiday because it is centered around couples and that just reminds me of what I have lost. That's me feeling sorry for myself. Instead I must concentrate on how fortunate I am to have had that other half of myself for all those years and how wonderful all those other Valentine's Days were. The day will come when we will have an eternity of Valentine Day's together.
So for all of you out there with or without a special someone. Happy Valentine's Day.
I have learned much about our system of justice. Both good and bad. The main thing I can say is that I admire those who work to keep us safe. We are so fortunate that we can go into a courtroom presumed innocent and have the right to stand up and defend ourselves. Our forefathers fought and many died for our right to a fair trial. I may not agree with everything that happened but I do appreciate the hard work that went in on both sides. You know about this bad in the world but our lives can be so sheltered that it is still a shock when you come face to face with it.
Luckily I had a wonderful family to fall back on and that was what helped me through it all. After the verdict, Missy brought Serif over for me to baby sit. That sweet baby fell asleep on my shoulder and I sat there and held her and kissed on her for over 4 hours. I couldn't put her down. She is the good in the world. She is all that matters. She is the future.
Today is Valentine's Day. I really don't like this holiday because it is centered around couples and that just reminds me of what I have lost. That's me feeling sorry for myself. Instead I must concentrate on how fortunate I am to have had that other half of myself for all those years and how wonderful all those other Valentine's Days were. The day will come when we will have an eternity of Valentine Day's together.
So for all of you out there with or without a special someone. Happy Valentine's Day.
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