AARGH

You have to not only buy the pills, but take them as prescribed.

Anti-Anxiety

Please let this visit with Arlene to her Dr. for anti-anxiety medication be helpful. It was sure a difficult half hour for all of us.

My guts are in a bunch so how can I trust them?

Timing Is Everything

Thinking back, timing and finances have always been an issue for us. We would leave a job or a town too early over concerns for money, only to find that we could have waited for the tides to turn.

Lately, my classes are off by 5 minutes. Either I am running the first long or more often, shortening the second class. Time to get my timing back.

Staying On Task

A nice clean garage floor made a grey Sunday afternoon fly by but Monday, Mondays... can't trust that day.

What Day Is It?

Today, my father-in-law thought he was the same age as my mother-in-law. Her birthday is on the 30th. So much for "the Aricept is working for him " theory.

No You Didn't

Spill the liquid all over the stove, making a mess, setting back dinner....AARGH!! Next time, simple grilled cheese over making couscous stuffed sun-dried tomato/feta chicken.

Declining

Just got off the phone with my mother-in-law. Arlene's mental health/memory/cofidence/mood is rapidly changing. It is so scary and sad. Glenn had a similar experience/talk on Wednesday night and is very concerned. It may be a vunerable adult situation soon.

Rush, rush, rush...Not talking about the band, although they are on my car's radio.

Kennel Up

For the first time in nearly forever, I put Patience in her outdoor kennel. This would allow me to run a couple of errands after class without fear of indoor accidents. Then, life intervened and no one showed for my second class. Such freedom comes with a price.

It's Hard

The drought has us hauling hoses to our struggling trees, shrubs and gardens. Although the plumber was supposed to bypass our softener for our outdoor faucets, we've noticed that there is a lot of recharging taking place. The lack of rain is hard enough without adding this extra expense. Grumble, grumble...

Weekend Off

Took my Minnesota minutes offline and outside for the weekend.

Coffee

How can I give up coffee when I get an invitation from a friend to stop by for a cup and a chat?

Night Walk

Out after dark with Glenn and Patience. The woods are quiet, all the animals must be sleeping or mating.

Teardrops from Heaven

Just a few raindrops makes the woods explode. Now, we are waiting for those few inches.

Give Me A Sign

Why, Y? Sigh.

Insurance Issues

Concerns over Glenn's persistant shoulder issues has me phone his insurance company. Oh, that's right, it's a single policy and they can't release ANY information to me. Not even the estimate for an MRI.

Ready,Set....

First cruise on the lake under sunny skies.

Come Saturday Morning

Non emergency phone calls from in-laws should be outlawed until after noon.

Thought I'd Lost It

Dug up some hosta chunks, hauled hoses and revamped the folks' flower bed. I thought I would be unable to move today.

I Want A Beagle.

Found a male beagle on a country road. Very friendly. So cute! No collar. Brought him home to meet Patience and Keyes who were very tolerant. Called the radio stations and humane society, took a short walk and witnessed a cute puppy fit. Then I loaded the small crate in the car to canvas the houses along that road. Eureka! Found his "grandpa" who was grateful for his return.

Why Water

Once again, the rain passes us by and another drought seems likely. I broke down and started watering the ornamental trees as well as the gardens to give life a fighting chance.

YUCK

Grey day, no rain and crabby in-laws make me reach for cookies.

Seeds of Hope

Every spring when I plant seeds in the ground, my heart if full with possibilities.

Peaceful

My Easter wish is that this dinner/day will be calm. Lift me up. Set me free.

Quality Time

Since we started exercising together, our daily communications have improved. Another heart healthy benefit.

Love Language

I respond to "Words of Affirmation." Instead of guessing, I will have Glenn first read the book to determine his language.

Allergies

Still no rain or green anywhere and Glenn is suffering. The trees have not even broken bud yet. What should have been a free day for me is turning into symptom management.