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I do not know where to begin with this description. The time period is from 0 to now. Please don't ask how long that is. I am sure with certain clues, you will be able to figure that out. I am writing this on my favorite old computer at home. I have a computer room that doubles as a retreat for a few of my pets when they want to be alone. I will cover mostly current thoughts. I hope to add some pictures as I have seen in a blog. I think that to do this sharing will take a lot of work, but the pictures I have seen are well worth it. Occasionally, I might review a flashback in mylife. I have times when I just roll that special even around in my mind until it has every possible facet examined. Usually this time is to try to figure out a "what if" scenario. If some of my items have no zest to it feel free to say so. I think that after I have some a few trial runs, then the real me will be out for all of the world to see. Luck you! As the saying goes, "Come with me and the best is yet to be." |
| Let's get to the topic of my foot. It has improved a little bit. The scabs from the surgery are falling off. My big toe still has some ugly dry scales that hurt form time to time. There is a callus that is on the bottom area of the bottom of that to. The compression socks that I have, about 7 of them are so-so. I would like to find one of exactly good fit. But then that would be a miracle. Today was flea medicine day. Not one of my cats liked it. Stan and I did our best but June needed two tries. The others were hissing and wiggling to get away. Stan and I believe that we have this problem under control, but only time will tell. We went to a hotel for a beautiful feast made by Rib Crib and Diane. She is amazing as a cook. If I could cook half that good, I might be twice the size that I am now. Her pies, apple crumb, pumpkin, and pecan that were made from scratch were absolutely fantastic. I had the good luck to be in the house after she finished and enjoy the aroma of pumpkin spice, pecans and apple-cranberry juice as it wafted through the air. MMMMMMM!! We ate at the hotel because Kirk and Diane's sone Jason was not too crazy about animals. He came in from Dallas the day before. Also iln attendance wa Janos. He had left a job but was hopeful that he would get a job soon. I am glad. Janos also adopted another dog. This is one that will be a friend with Casina who I have met. She and Balto had a great time together. We all talked about history, and science fiction, more specifically, Star Trek. That is an area that I knew well, so in my opinion the conversation went well. Stan is watching a TV show that is called Dublin Murders. This show was what it was titled but I felt that it had a lot of weird twits. I am in the 'portrait room' with Shadow and watching football. I cannot get the Houston Rockets because I need a subscription to use that channel. How sweet. :( Tonight a cold front is supposed to come in. The temperature when I wake up will be in the 30's. I am still looking for snow, but can wait. Finally Stan and I have bought joint gifts. We have a new computer for Stan and a treadmill for me. Really these gifts are for both of us. Life is fair. We had a small tiff regarding communication. I see that Shadow is hungry. I'll feed her and then watch the news. I am tired. Nighty night! |
| Well, back at the ranch, the turmoil/trouble/pandemonium about my poor, dear, right foot is continuing. So the pin is out. Woopee! And what do I do next? I'll tell you. I was told that my venous part of my legs is not pushing the blood back efficiently and I was surprised. I felt that I was the picture of health. The words that I dreaded was uttered, "You will need to wear COMPRESSION SOCK for the whole day and the rest of your life. Pan in to face-----surprise---unbelieving----dread! Let's see you act that out Angelina Jolie or Sarah ???? whatever her name was. So my dear husband took me into the nearest pharmacy, a CVS and we bought a 15-20 mmHg sock. It was quite expensive but we got it, and put it on. It was not too bad, but I would rather wrestle a 10 arm/tentacle monster than have to put that sock on again. The next day which was Tuesday we went shopping for shoes since my right foot is still swollen. The sales lady told me that she knew someone who measured legs and could fit me into a better sock. We bought shoes and went to that place. We bought the two pairs and went home. Same result. It was so difficult. Oh did I mention that Stan and I watched videos on the process of putting that little monster on? It helped only a wee bit. Stan still tried to help and did as well as another pair of hands. Sometimes it smarted and sometimes it tickled. I wore the buggers and tried not to let any part slide back which could have resulted in little tourniquets. When I took the new pair off I saw several places that had bunched up. Yes I was not happy. So next on I decided not to wear any socks to give my poor veins a rest. I decided that since I was short that I might have to look at Google and see if I could find something to my requirements. This is Thursday and I did. You have to admire the computer and Amazon.com for their efficiency on advertising and ordering power. I have to wait for 2 days but you my little Blog friend will be the first to know. In the meantime, do not step on my toes. |
| Here I am getting ready to end my night, before bed routine. I am up later than usual but I felt I needed to get this done. The doctor's visit went well. I got the pin or small rod removed from my right second toe. A big OUCH ran through my mind. My toe felt hot as the doctor pulled it out. Dr. M> said that my foot had done better than usual. Lucky me. But I am not allowed to walk a lot or drive for two more weeks. Sometimes there is pain and sometimes not. I just do not want to go back to surgery or any of this mess that I have had to endure for 4 weeks. I must be very careful. We are entering some very cold weather. Within the next 7 days there will be a temperature of 19 degrees. WOW! I really feel for Stan who is walking Balto in the morning. He really is working very hard. I would like him to take it easy. The critters are doing fairly well. I just do not want Shadow to get to cold. The other cats are trying to get into her room. She does get a little upset. Mustn't let that happen. Finally I need to get a flu shot. But some poor people in an assistant living area, got insulin instead. I hope that they all make it. Someone is in big trouble. Well enough jabbering. Time to go.Sweet dreams. NIghty night |
| It is midday instead of the usual night time writing. I enjoy the night time better. I have less than 50 hours to endure the right foot misery that I have had to bear. I have had pain but not enough to take the medicine I had a prescription for. Along with Ms Right Foot problem, I had a yeast infection, for women only that required that I take a different kind of antibiotic. Things went from bad to worse. My left bursa became inflamed and I could not raise my left hand much less my arm. I felt for Stan because he had to treat me like I was a complete invalid. (Of which I was) One night I tried to sleep in the recliner but it was terrible or completely unbearable.) One should read the side effects because muscle pain was one of them. Soon my right side bursa was starting to hurt. Thank heavens I had one more pill to go. Today was two days after the last pill and my arms are starting to feel normal. Stan insisted that I take Ibuprofen. I was worried that it might react against my other medicine. It did not. I am going to make sure to take better care of myself. How I can avoid some of these things, I do not know. To add to this, it is November 2. We should not have ultra cold for another few weeks. But some morning are in the high 20s. What a predicament. It is just my luck that one of Stan's flannel shirt fits me. It is nice and cozy. One last thing is that the Astros did not win the World Series. (Wait until I finish crying.) They did their best. The Nationals won and can say they were the best but I don't think so. (Sour grapes time.) We did have the best team. And some good players are moving on. Life is not always easy. Well I must go. I have other work. Monday, Nov. 4th, at 3:30 the sutures come out. YEA!!!!! NIghty night. |
| Well 12 days is a long time. What has been going on? Foot surgery, more specifically a hammer toe. And boy has my life been filled with pain and wearing a boot that I will never put on again if I can help it I do have to mention that Stan has been nothing short of amazing. He has been helpful. He has tried to anticipated my needs. He has driven me to places. He did this with a hand that has an injury of its own. My first check up was none too soon. I saw a swollen foot, sutures, and the fact that part of my big toe's nail was ripped off. Then Stan helped me with a shower in which my foot got wet. Today we had to go get the sutures checked. I also learned that there was a malfunction in a machine in surgery in which my blood pressure went up. Dr. Mkiller pointed the problem to others in that hospital called the Cofre in Jenks, Oklahoma. I was not happy that not many clothes let me put on my boot. I was and am still a mess. As for now, I'll try to think of more goodies to write about. I'm just tired, tired, and tired. Must go. Love to all. Nightoy night. |
| Ok....ok....ok It is literally count down time. I will be in a hospital tomorrow getting ready for the surgery on my foot. Oh man! I cannot eat after midnight. I cannot drink after 5:00 am. What a torture. And then there is a recovery. Will I fall? Will Balto step on my foot? How much pain will I feel? Dr. Miller is confident. He has looked at my foot a few times so there should be no surprises. And the fact that Stan is trying to do things with a hurt thumb. One more thing, Stan ordered a little thing that I can move around the house. Goodness. And to top it off Friday will be as low as 33 degrees in the morning. Brrrr. So what am I going to do next? EAT! Nighty night. |
| I am going to get my first taste of the cooler weather that happens in October. It wad in the 50s today. On our walk held at 2:00 pm Bslto and I saw a dog we think has been running around and doing mischief. One lady thinks that the dog was Balto. I think that this dog in a case of boredom killed three ducks, one wild on our pond. I hope that I can find and tell the owner that this dog needs to be controlled better but as usual, the owner will not care and shrug it off. Those were beautiful ducks who deserved life that was not violent. Balto is completely innocent. We are getting closer to my surgery. Stan is concerned about animal care. He wants a list of who gets what food and medicine. I am sure to survive the surgery and that all will go well. My main concerns iare the itching from the little buggies and fasting before the surgery. I do not like the no walking part. I do not like the prospect for the pain. I also do not like the time of the inability to do things I like. Cannot be helped. Back to the weather. It will be in the 30s on Friday morning. My goodness, that will be some cold morning. I just hope that there is no moisture or emergency. I am glad that I can use this surgery to watch more Astros games. I am proud of those fellas. They are not perfect, but I do my best. Guess I must get ready for night time. OMG I just saw a flea. Quick catch it!!!! Die you little blood sucker!!!! Don't you dare get on Shadow. Got to get that parasite. Nightly night. |
| We are getting ready to entI to feel dry. The mornings will be so nice. I will be under the blankets in the 40s probably. And the high temperature is in the 60's. I do feel for my family and friends in Houston. But then I do not need to worry about the hurricanes. It's all a matter of preferences. I am already fighting some mysterious red, itching spots on my waist down part of my body. Itch.....itach....itch! Ugh! Where and what are they? I do not want them in clothes or bed. I was supposed to go to Wimberly. I am happy because that I am here because I do not want to leave any unwelcome 'things' to be left there that I would not be welcome back. Imagine the thought-----'Judy the bug lady.' So I'll just be good and stay here. I am so proud of the Astros. The team has made the post-season playoffs. They have enthusiasm and belief in themselves. I wish them well. Stan is not a great fan of baseball but he does help me to find the channel and remember the time. What a guy! I think that I will marry him again!!! Not much else to say.I will think of something after I sign off. But I will leave it for tomorrow. I need to watch the game. Go 'stores...you are on a roll. Love ya! Nighty night. |
| Stan has started doing the 2 mile walk in the mornings with Balto and me. It is a bit slower but we get the distance done. We have talked to Kari and lady who is helping her mother move from here to be near her in Round Rock, Texas. She has done more than her fair share of moving. Some of her sad experiences would make a person cry. Movers need to be thoughtful as well as careful. I would not have been able to put up with the mistakes she has had to go through. PS Kari is married to a military man. (army) He went on three tours of Iran. He was injured. But he survived. God bless Kari, her husband, and mother. Life should be better. Recently we have been pest-bred by some vicious bugs, fleas. They seem to have been everywhere. We put flea medicines on our cats for September and October. The numbers have decreased but the scratching has not. Last night I noticed that I have many red spots on my legs. They are mostly below my waist. That does not help since I still have to scratch. Woe is with me. I do not like or accept this attack on my body. Plus I cannot sleep if I wake up to itching. When this is over I intend to get a good full night's sleep. Plus Stan has been the best trooper for all of this mess. He has vacuumed and. washed many things. I am so grateful. We did a nicer job togethr4. I would like to write more but I am tired. Am anticipating the surgery next week on my foot. I hope that I can get it done right the first time Well it is off to bed and hopefully a good night's sleep. Nighty night. |
| Well I am almost a week away from surgery on my foot. I will miss my trip to Wimberly, Texas but a phone call conversation to Sharon helped us get reacquainted and the information sent. She shared the information that her husband was ill and had surgery also. His was more serious than mine. I wish him well. I met a neighbor who is cleaning her mother's house to move her mother to Texas and in her and her husband's home. Not too many family members are eager to help. I felt sorry for her. She was an Astros fan. She can't see the team, even though she lives in Round Rock. What a shame. Her husband is an Army veteran who was injured. Something came down on his head snd resulted in spinal compression. He also had some chemical contact. His PTSD is rough and serious. I was walking Balto and he was a jerk. Balto and I finally went on our walk. It was not easy. Finally Stan and I went to Petsmart. At checkout we were in front of a lady who was spending her last day with a pet who was scheduled to be euthanized that afternoon. She was buying a collar it would wear during the procdure. She was going to cry. I did. I am not a doctor but in Houston I had some good and not so good doctors take care of my animals. I feel for the lady but not knowing the illness, I could not encourage her to get a second opinion. I certainly do not want her little dear one to continue to suffer. But I still cried because I lost Princess Beauty and will lose another beloved pet in the future. Animal lovers are always together, united and sympathetic. So here I am. Stan is tired. He is also reading and I don't need to watch. I still miss my sports. Time to get ready for the night. Bed sheets were washed. Everything looks good. Nighty night. |
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