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@sheba2011

To continue: I ordered a pizza and picked it up. This place is near home and they make the most delicious chicken cordon bleu. I ordered a large one to serve hubby, roommate and myself. Was more than enough for the three of us. And it was still piping hot when I arrived at the rehab.

In my conversation with the head nurse I mentioned that hubby has been enduring a lot of lower back pain with the pain radiating down his left leg. Consequently, he just stays in bed and when breakfast, lunch or dinner arrives he says he isn’t hungry. Well, tonight was a bit different. Hubby ate his entire dinner, not sure what it was. He was awake and alert. His eyes popped when he saw me carrying a pizza box. Gave hubby a gigantic slice. He ate more than half and I left the uneaten portion on his tray. I was impressed. I also told him he may be returning home soon, but I wanted him to see an urologist first. He was flabbergasted. But I also said that he would have to eat the three meals daily so that he could climb the three steps to enter the house. Of course I would have help if he still had the catheter. I am hoping that with exercise and the right diet, he will no longer need the extra help. I feel a bit better. I just hope he continues.on this pat.h We shall see. Yes, I’m feeling a bit better. Only time will tell if he can continue on this path.

It is still quite warm and on the humid side on the Gulf. The temp in the house was 86 since I had turned t he A/C off completely early this morning. I put it on just a few minutes ago. No rain today. Have no idea how the weather will afffect us tomorrow. I am hoping to visit Lowes to check out flooring and a new vanity. Also hoping I can find a linen closet .

Returning home, the sky was magnificent in it’s orange color. The bright yellow of the sun looked good with the color pallette.

Good night to you, Poppy and hubby. May you have pleasant dreams.

@sheba2011

Good day in beautiful Oz! It is sunny and around 50 in the ‘burgh.🌞 May have some rain and snow showers tomorrow afternoon🌧❄ then 60’s for the weekend.

Ran to mom’s this morning to help her with a couple things. She has arthritis in her hands so she has very little strength to grasp things – like opening a wine bottle, lol!🤣 Me and sis do all the lifting and grabbing.

Hockey game tonight, we are hanging on by a thread.🏒 We are going to our last game for the season this Thursday. We don’t go to playoff games because they are so expensive, about $300 a seat just for the first round. I will relax on my love seat with a glass of wine if they make it.🍷

Hubs going out with the guys tonight for a sandwich🍔 so I will have leftover chili. I don’t even watch the news anymore, so disgusting, but I read the paper and computer which is enough.😪 Such a shame, no place is safe.

@sheba2011

Hi and good afternoon. Instead of watching telly, try going online and read some of the news from MSN. At the bottom of my page in the right hand corner I have a cloud with a red dot over it. If you roll the mouse on this you get MSN Shorts. Usually it’s a bunch of animals doing crazy things that give me a laugh or two. You also get the regular news as well. I find this area a good place to go after reading devastating news or I feel overwhelmed. It does the heart good to have a good laugh now and then.

I’ve been on the phone with my doctor’s office as well as with the Rehab. Cannot figure out why the nurses and myself cannot get through to the Urologist group. We either get a phone that rings and rings, voice mail or e-mail where they say they will get back to you. I’m beginning to feel that the number we are using may be incorrect, especially if they have not updated their website in some time. Also spoke to the head nurse during the day shift. I will try to get their tomorrow in the early afternoon to see if changes are being made. I’m running a bit late right now., and will pick up a pizza on my way to rehab.

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Anticipating the Good

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten be well and safe. ✨✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😎😘✨Oz is alright today a bit cloudy but alright.
I think we will have an official Spring in a couple of days. I am good with that.

Getting paper work together for what is indeed is a project. LOL!

Lady how are you doing. I hope you have a day just to take care of you.

Too much is going on with the Telly so sad what has happened in the last 24 hours
with children breaks my heart as a mother of four I can relate how the parents must
feel. Prayers to that Community and those affected by all of this.

Blowing a hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘✨

@taci,

Here is to a nice day in S. California. Taci enjoy the trails if you can.

Happy Trails To You. 😎😘✨

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ✨😎Oodie how are things going today for you?
Have you had time to talk to the right person at your husband rehab hospital? I hope
you are able to get some answers and soon.

Oodie take your time today and do what you can do. 🌹

I can’t take the Telly anymore too much heartbreak.

@xango,

Good day in Florida may this day find you doing well. ✨😘💕What a day yesterday was
on the Telly and my home State. Very sad and this has happened a few times with family
members all over while they were in school. This hits close to home too close.

Prayers to all affected I am trying to wrap my head around this one.

Tell me what are you cooking if you are today? I hope it is more bread.

My nerves are a bit sore right now. Please stay safe no matter what you are doing.

@loaf,

Wishing you a great Tuesday Loaf check in when you can. I am just concerned about your
relative seeking treatment and to see how things are going for you. 😘✨🌹

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