Conversation – 16

Club Sheba

Dear Taci;

It is with sadness that I heard of the death of your dear mother. My empathy and sympathy goes out to you. The one thing I can tell you is that in time our mothers come to live in our hearts. A friend of mine told me that when my own mother passed away. Taci; I did not believe her. How could that ever happen? Well, it did. It took time; but it did.

May the memory of your mother be a blessing.

With love;

Amy.

Hi Sheba;

How are you feeling. During this time of COVID; it seems the days meld into one another. One hour seems to blend into the next and days go by. This is what has gone on for almost a year. If I disappear for a few days; it is honestly because these times, for me, become periods of no motivation.

What a run-on sentence.

Well, Jerry turned 75 on Monday. In honor of the day; I hosted a family zoom dinner. My future DIL made his favorite which is coconut cake. It was a masterpiece. This was all a surprise for Jerry who did not enjoy the number 75 at all! As the day wore on a delivery truck pulled up with a new barbecue. No one ever know what to give to Jerry. If he wants it; he gets it. It was time for a barbecue. The twins got him the barbecue and the knowledge of a part came to be.

He put on his 75 hat and the tee shirt that read the best bicyclists were born in 1946. The cherry on the sundae was a surprise from my daughter niece’s husband. He works at our favorite cable news network. He got everyone’s attention and played a breaking news video of our favorite anchorman announcing a major news. Jerry is 75. It was like actual works. Jerry has been grinning since then. It was sensational.

Originally, I planned a big surprise dinner at our club. You know what; this was better. Everyone attending lives Jerry and that is the most important thing of all.

Poppy, hug Mommy. Ari and Chloe love you.

Amy

@oodiebom

YAY, Oodie!!! I had a good feeling all day. Now you can breath easy – you and hubby enjoy the evening.😊😊😊👍👍👍💗💗💗

@sheba2011

From start to finish almost a two hour appointment. Had the mam first then the ultra sound followed a meeting with the radiologist then another ultra sound. After lying on one side with pins and needles finally got the results. A small cyst that is nothing to worry about. Just make the next appointment which will be a regular one. No alarms. They know where the cyst is and it should go away on it’s own within time. So for now, I am back to the normal mams. I just feel real bad for hubby. He had to wait in the car the whole time. He was a nervous wreck until I made it to the van. I was also told that going North at this time is not in the cards. And that will stand until we get the all clear sign. I have a feeling it’s because we have to stay overnight quite a few times before reaching our destination. Also, no eating out unless it is outdoors and then if we take the necessary precautions. In all honesty, I really would not relish becoming ill while on the road. Better to be safe than sorry.

I was absolutely too exhausted following all the tests. Shopping tomorrow or Friday. Will read the new ad tonight to see if I need to rush, otherwise, just Aldi’s.

@sheba2011

Had a good day with mom and sis getting our nails done. After, we went for lunch at Olive Garden and left really stuffed. That lunch was like a dinner for me. Mom asked when are we going to Hawaii – I almost choked on my breadstick. Going to throw something quick on the stove for my husband, I will grab something later in the evening.

My husband saw his PCP today and she was happy with his recovery. She did order a cat scan to double check things from the virus. Told him to keep exercising and to slow down when he gets short of breath. All in all, a good report. Praying it stays that way.

No snow coming until Sunday/Monday but still cold. At least I can drive through cold. Stay warm by the fireplace and enjoy your evening with Poppy by your side.

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@kittengirl,

Have a safe day in California Kitten you are in all our prayers. 🌹

Cherie,

Good Morning in S. California. Enjoy the children today and say hello to your mom
for me. 😎🌹

@shoelady60,

Good Afternoon in the burgh’ wishing you a warmer day. 😘💕Oz is in the low 20’s today
and we have some snow. 😎I know some hot day in July I will long for a day like today.

Enjoy your pedicures today time well spent and having some fun too. 🌹💕

Give Jake a chilly hug from OZ have a fun day. 😘

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas. Please be well my friend. Hugs to the fur babies. 😘

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. 😘💕Take your time there is a lot to process.
Glad your mom had a good Attorney I am sure there is a lot to do.

Taci when you are ready to tell your story we will be here. Taci not a day goes by
that I don’t think of my father. It’s only been five months. The waves comes and goes.

This is how my father come to me when I need him. 😘💕

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon in Sunny Florida. I hope this is a good day for you. Please be at the
Market shopping. 😎😘💕Oodie you are on all of our minds. Thinking of you all
day.

Butterflies are free. 🌹

@bichon18,

Good Afternoon in Florida. Amy here’s to a safe day for you and Jerry. 😎🌹

Happy Spring in Florida sending OZ hugs to Chloe and Little Ari. 😘

@ddshoppy,

Good Morning in S. California. Wishing you a safe day and I hope you have some time
with your granddaughter. 😎🌹 Enjoy the day.