Conversation – 17

@xango

I am hoping you are a little more relaxed today when you saw your hubby. And though he is feeling the after effects of the operation, each day will be a bit easier. I think both Shoelady and Sheba could help in this area. The most important thing I can say though, is for you to get plenty of rest and eat right. What ever you do, don’t lose patience during the convalescent time. Each person is different when they go through this type of surgery. Don’t use a time limit. Each person progresses at their own rate of speed. However, this is a good time to get him involved in reading, doing puzzles of all kinds,, newspapers, etc.. Keep the mind going. This is so important.

I hope the family is with you. If you need help in cleaning, you could make a phone call to that person again and set up a schedule. I do not have anyone where we are, but am looking. If your home has two floors, you may ask the doctors about using them in the beginning. Any questions don’t be afraid to ask anyone, even the doctors.

I purchased one of those calendars that is magnetic and I attached it to the frig so I can keep track of all the appointments. It has really come in handy. I bought this from Amazon and it came with a few pens in different colors that are erasable and also magnetic. The tips are erasers. The ink in those pens do not last too long, so I purchased others from Amazon and these are wonderful. Still on the first one out of the box and it’s been months. It also came with a nice size eraser that is magnetic as well. As soon as I have the info, it goes on the calendar.

I hope these suggestions help in some way. Or, at least, give you some ideas.

OK, weather on the Gulf. Yesterday we had a huge thunderstorm with loads of rain. This afternoon another one and this time with wind. The wind reminded me of the blizzards in New England. The rain actually looked like sleet in the wind. No tornados here. I will be doing the lanai this week and the plants that are out and getting rained on will now relocate to the lanai. These are succulents in pots and I think they are getting too much rain. I see that we will have less of a rain event the next few days because of the Sahara. The other side would be beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Above all, I cannot stress enough, take good care of yourself. Stay safe.

@shoelady60

😀😀😀😀😀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@sheba2011

The sky is gray and it is very warm in the house. Hubby is doing OK.. Still thinks he didn’t nosh on anything yesterday. Just as I was about to phone the physical therapy group they called and I mentioned what happened yesterday. They will cancel all appointments. I also contacted the surgeon’s assistants and left voice mail. I will probably hear from them tomorrow and if not, will call again. I definitely would like to check on the two homes in the Northeast. During the winter months the Cape house has pipes that are exposed to the cold even though they are wrapped with insulation. The house in Ct. is something we can tolerate if need be. But for now, just want this whole thing to be over and done. Hopefully, we will get another date before Labor Day.

We need to do some marketing. For some reason hubby has a yen for winter soup. I have all the ingredients except for a few veggies (carrots, bok choy) and honeydew melon. I have the meat, though the Oriental market would be better. I also have a yen for fresh lychee nuts. There are two varieties of these. If you have never tried these they are loaded with juice. It is actually a grape. One has a huge pit inside with very little fruit, the other a nut in the middle or what is a small pit that breaks when opened, but the fruit inside very sweet and just like a grape on a vine. Rabutan is a form of lychee nut. This one has like hairs sticking out from the skin. They feel like a baby’s brush so it is not difficult to get to the fruit. Lychee is easy as well. The outer skin covers the fruit and you can peel it with your fingers. We were in Hong Kong one time when we ran out of bottled water. That’s when we discovered Lychee Nuts. They were very inexpensive. I like to say $.10 per stalk which was enough to get us going and then some. Supermarkets should have them in stock now through the beginning of September. Guess tomorrow we will go to the Farmer’s Market and Thursday, Costco. And speaking of Costco, gas prices are now down to $3.68 for regular. This is not the price you will see at the wholesale clubs.

Yes, today feels like Tuesday. I think I lost a little more than half a day yesterday. Got a pretty good night’s sleep. Oh before I forget. When I made the call to the surgeon’s assistants, I also suggested an overnight prior to surgery. That way he will be monitored closely and won’t be able to raid the refrigerator after midnight. This was one reason why I made a late dinner with dessert at 9 pm. Hubby’s memory is intact. I think he felt one or two bites of something would not hurt him. He would have done this regardless. I swear,sometimes, he is testing my patience.

House is calling for some work to be done. No storm right now. Shower first. Then work. Have a good evening and enjoy your walk with Poppy. Stay safe.

@sheba2011

I did see Xango’s posts, very happy all went well. I’m sure he’ll do rehab so the next few weeks will be physically hard but her mental stress will be better and he will be getting stronger.🤞

Not much happening, ran errands most of the morning. Husband getting together with the gym friends so no cooking for me today, yay!😊 I have a little leftover chili for dinner.

Hope you have some cooler temps so you and Poppy can enjoy your walks.👣🐾💕

@Sheba

My husband, who used to own a Harley, said yep, I totally get this. He also added that the wife can find her way back home, the Harley can’t!🤣😂🤣😂

I remember when he bought it – told me it was so expensive because he got everything he wanted on it. Then every month after there was something new added. His cycle cost more than one of my cars!!!😲

@sheba2011

It’s very dark here. Just heard thunder. Will write later.

A cure for the procrastinator

Living more fully is about experiencing all the wonderful richness life has to offer.

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This simple exercise introduces us to a new way of thinking. While our attention is drawn momentarily to the end of life, our contemplations serve to point out that we are masters of our own perspective and, consequently, our own existence. There is nothing preventing us from shifting our focus right now as we imagine we will in our final moments. We can choose to spend more of our time and energy on what gives our lives meaning. We can spend more time with loved ones and do more of what we enjoy. Doing so may not always prove easy, and there will inevitably be times when circumstances interfere with our resolution, yet we do not have to regard this as an indication that our priorities are not in alignment with who we really are.

Sometimes the only way we can see the beauty of life is to remind ourselves that it is finite. Gandhi said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.” His words are a potent reminder that living life more fully is not about pushing ourselves harder or shouldering more burdens, but about experiencing all the wonderful richness life has to offer. Amen! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

I am remembering Kitten I know exactly how you feel. 🌹✨

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. ✨🌹I hope all is going well in your neck of the woods.

Xango did reply about her husband’s surgery I am so glad all prayers were answered. ✨🌹

I would relax today I have a lot going on. Will share at a later date. 😎

Oz is very warm today blowing a kiss at you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘🌹

@taci,

Good morning in S. California hope all is well as I write this post. ✨😘

If you head out later hey Happy Trails. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Coast of Florida. ✨✨I think you had a rather usual day yesterday.
I am so sorry things did not go as planned. I am sure the surgeon will reschedule.

Please let me know how you are today. ✨✨Oodie if you are tired now is the time to get
some rest.

I will be thinking of you today how is hubby doing today? Here is to a better day.

I am so relieved things are moving for Xango’s husband now all they have to do is heal. 💕✨

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida thank you for responding and that was really kind of you
during this stressful time. ✨🌹

This is will be a long road but at least you are moving forward. I wish your husband a speedy
and healthy recovery. 🌹✨Xango I am wishing the same for you. ✨🌹

I appreciate you posting and I was amaze you had the strength to do so. 😘✨
Please be sure to eat and take care of you and I hope the family that came to town
is lending you a much needed hand. 💕

Stay strong my friend. 😘✨💕🌹

defg,

@ddshoppy,

@loaf,

Have a safe and good Tuesday. ✨🌹I love this song. 😎

Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Song by Rupert Holmes

I was tired of my lady
We’d been together too long
Like a worn out recording
Of a favorite song
So while she lay there sleepin’
I read the paper in bed
And in the personal columns
There was this letter I read
If you like piña coladas
And gettin’ caught in the rain
If you’re not into yoga
If you have half a brain
If you like makin’ love at midnight
In the dunes on the cape
Then I’m the love that you’ve looked for
Write to me and escape
I didn’t think about my lady
I know that sounds kinda mean
But me and my old lady
Had fallen into the same old dull routine
So I wrote to the paper
Took out a personal ad
And though I’m nobody’s poet
I thought it wasn’t half bad
Yes, I like piña coladas
And gettin’ caught in the rain
I’m not much into health food
I am into champagne
I’ve got to meet you by tomorrow noon
And cut through all this red tape
At a bar called O’Malley’s
Where we’ll plan our escape
So I waited with high hopes
And she walked in the place
I knew her smile in an instant
I knew the curve of her face
It was my own lovely lady
And she said, “Oh, it’s you”
Then we laughed for a moment
And I said, “I never knew”
“That you like piña coladas
And gettin’ caught in the rain
And the feel of the ocean
And the taste of champagne
If you like making love at midnight
In the dunes on the cape
You’re the lady I’ve looked for
Come with me and escape”
If you like piña coladas
And gettin’ caught in the rain
If you’re not into yoga
If you have half a brain
If you like making love at midnight
In the dunes on the cape
I’m the love that you’ve looked for
Write to me and escape
Yes, I like piña coladas
And gettin’ caught in the rain
I’m not much into health food
I am into champagne
I’ve got to meet you by tomorrow noon
And cut through all this red tape
At a bar called O’Malley’s