Conversation – 18

@sheba2011

Well, it’s Tuesday morning and I am up and about. Yesterday was very hectic as you can imagine.
I was up at the crack of dawn which is now around 7 am having gone to bed the night prior close to 3 am. Hubby had an appointment in the morning with an urologist. I had to complete tons of paperwork which they never received when it was completed originally at the Rehab Center and no one there told me it was returned. There was tons to complete and thus hubby wasn’t called until I had returned all 20 pages to the front desk. But, I have to say, it was the most complex and most complete forms I have ever encountered. Hubby’s appointment came and the physician did read everything. There are three tests that he needs to see. Next week he will have an ultrasound on the kidneys, bladder and prostate. There are several procedures he must go through prior to this appointment. Another is surgery where they insert a camera into the bladder and kidney area to actually see what is going on. There is a third one as well. The physician is hoping that he will be able to get rid of the catheter altogether. Ditto from me. I must admit that of all the urologists on the Gulf coast, this is the one I actually wanted. He was number one on my list. His handshake spoke volumes..

Following the appointment I ran home. I had a phone call from the animal wildlife org. Yep, I found something quite scary. A rather large footprint in my kitchen near the sink area. He mentioned that it could be either a raccoon or a possum. He thinks it came in and then left when they could not find a food source. How they left is a good question. This organization is a do not kill. They trap the animal and then release it in a habitat that is conducive to what they eat, usually not near a residential area. He was also able to close one area on the lanai, but mentioned that I needed someone to do a more complete job. He also recommended that this is a good time to find a cat or a dog. I will contact our primary care physician to see if we can come up with a good excuse. I think my hearing loss may help this situation.

On Sunday, one of my neighbors brought paint color samples in order to choose something for the exterior trim which also includes two metal awnings. The awnings I would like to part with, but may be permanent if it will damage the siding. There are tons of blue colors, but one in particular stands out. Unfortunately, that color is on the Cape. I know from previous treks to both Lowes and Home Depot along with Benjamin Moore, that color does not exist. Sherwin Williams is a possibility. Sometime today I will take a look at the samples.

Tomorrow is Heidi’s day. Unfortunately, I will miss her presentations, but rest assured when that video comes up I will enjoy it as much as you did. The timing is when I am with hubby. I try to stay until he starts to fall asleep. And speaking of hubby, he surprised me yesterday by actually getting up out of his wheelchair. Lately, he has had the urge to go even with the catheter. A real good sign. I think he will be able to do those three steps into the house without a problem. Just need to get him to eat more for muscle and energy.

Hope your sinuses are feeling better. We did have rain yesterday. Actually I awoke to hear the thunder and see the lightning. It poured here. And now the humidity is gone and the temps last night were in the 60s. No need for the A/C.. No rain chance today. And, yes, we are still in a drought situation. When I left hubby last night, I felt cold. Could not wait to get home and warm up with a bowl of soup with wontons. I think sometime either this week or next I will drive to Trader Joe’s. I haven’t been there in three years due to you know what. Also need a Christmas Tree Shop and Homegoods fix. Hubby said he wants to go also. He enjoys those three as well. Again, will not look at driving North until he is stronger and we get the OK from all physicians. Take care and enjoy your walks with Poppy.

Sheba, my hubs really wants that bigger house. He and my son have a lot of stuff and hobbies with more stuff. I do not share the same spacious hobbies and don’t need a lot of space.
You had a mini Christmas for yourself with your new found stashes.
Hope you had a great walk today. We were also cool, and cloudy. Love it!
Bought a white HD Gland Slam earrings. I bought a goldish color from HSN under a different name but they seem the same style. ( about 2 years ago) It’s a great style to travel with and the white should work for summer. Back to lying low on the spending for a while after the recent purchases.

@shoelady60,

OMG! You are hilarious I can see Poppy flying in the air please catch him I will be there. 🤣

So glad your niece came in first at her Gold Tournament YAY! Way To Go! 😎💕✨
Hey her sister is next I am sure she will be just as good. Seems to run in the family.

Enjoy your evening Oz is perfect I may go out and look up at the sky. ✨✨

Good night. 😘🌹

@xango,

I love you feeding the animals I predict you will get a cat one day. Just watch. ✨😎
Xango you and hubby have a nice night. Oz is perfect tonight we will be in the 40’s.

Yeah I have nice blankets ready. 💕

Peace Out Peeps have a great evening. ✨✨

@sheba2011

Cool and rain today.🌧 Storms were not bad last night. Stayed in and caught up on some reading. Niece came in first place in the first golf tournament, good start!👍✨ Hockey playoffs start tonight, longest playoff in sports, I will be watching until over in June.🏒

Love the message to Monday, lol!🤣 Put those ankle weights on Mr. Poppy. If he blows to the ‘burgh, I will catch him and give him love until you arrive. Hugs to you both.🤗💖

@Sheba🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Good afternoon Sheba, I hope this day finds you well.
Woke up to a rainy day, a wonderful site to see and hear. We had buckets full, and after another. We certainly needed, it doesn’t make up for the no burn ban but it’s a start.

Yesterday I place some old bread, apples and grape s out and the bunnywas first to enjoy the feast. Later dust approached and the Sun went down, the Opossum came along walking all over and had a good meal. He came back later during the night and eat some more.

I am baking bread again today, it’s something I am enjoying doing every other day.

Take care Sheba and have fun with your kitties outside.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Meeting of the Minds

We all have many aspects to ourselves – integrating these parts into wholeness is an important step in healing.

Sometimes it feels as if we have many different people living inside of us, expressing themselves in voices that seem distinct from one another. There is the inner child with its wants and needs, the angry voice that expresses its opinion and probably several more as well. With all these different parts of ourselves express differing desires and needs and opinions, we may begin to feel as if we have no clarity. It is difficult to know which voices to pay attention to and which ones to ignore or dismiss. Even if we manage to move forward amidst the confusion, doubts and concerns may linger in our psyches simply because they have not been fully expressed and examined. As a result, we may have trouble being at peace with the decisions we do make.

One way to handle this dilemma is to consciously make time for a meeting of the minds within our psyche. This can be done as a guided meditation or as a journaling exercise. In both we can summon the many fragments that make up the whole of who we are and give them each a chance to speak. This can be a helpful tool in the face of a decision we need to make, and it can also be a fruitful path to take in the interest of self-exploration and self-care. When we gather the many fragments of our psyche together, the health and power of the whole is greatly increased.

We can imagine a roundtable in which we gather all the various representatives of our being, allowing them to name themselves and giving them a chance to speak. We allow each one to weigh in, fully expressing the perspective they represent, and we listen without comment. As we listen, we may be amazed at the wisdom and energy stored in these fragments of our self. This gathering brings the fragmented pieces of our psyche into a closer relationship, enabling us to move forward as a unified whole. AMEN! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Here’s looking at you Kitten. ✨😎🌹

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. I hope all is alright with your weather. Oz is calm and sunny.
Sunday we had such high winds it almost blew Poppy away. No worries I would have flew
after him. 😎😘✨

I hope your niece enjoys her Golf tournament and good luck in May to your other niece. 🌹

I am going to take my time today but I still have things to do it never ends in OZ. 😎

Blowing a gentle hug to you and Jakes Canvas. 😘✨✨

Enjoy your day.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. ✨Yeah I do have a large house that just mean more to clean.
I have three bathrooms and yes I found some real goodies behind other goodies. Let’s just
say I am a happy camper because I do stock up sometimes a little too much.

I did get some AL yesterday and I check monthly for other supplements to stock up on. 😎

I believe in being healthy that means walking and moving and watching your diet.
I also think AL supplements in the right combo for each individual needs work.
There are some AL supplements I cannot do without. ✨ I do watch his presentations
when he is on HSN and have for the last 25 years. 😎🌹

Taci hubby and I do a lot of things together when I do this thread daily hubs is at work.
As I do the thread in the evening hubs is resting I have a schedule and you do have to be
organized in order to this type of thread. ✨😎🌹

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Taci my endorphins will kick in today when I go for a mile walk. 😎✨😘

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ✨😎🌹Oodie may this day finds you doing well.

Rest if you need to I know your schedule is very hectic. I hope your husband is doing
a lot better today. 🌹✨I hope you get to talk to his doctors and get some real answers.

Oodie be safe and we are all thinking of you. 🌹

@xango,

Good day in Florida and may you and hubby have a nice Monday. Here is to working
from home. ✨😎💕I know he can smell your fresh bread. 💕✨

Oz is alright today we have the sun. ✨😎🌹