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@sheba2011

WE HAD RAIN!!!!😄😄😄A nice downpour. That explains my headache as I drove to rehab. Hubby is b good today. I brought the Costco “Connection” and for the first time in months he started reading. So thankful for the little things that show more progress.

@xango

Just saw your post from last night. Good luck to both of you on your tests and appointments. Hope all is well and hubby is OK.

I need to replenish some veggies in order to make the winter melon soup in summer. I will do that on Thursday and hopefully, will make it over the weekend. I am back to working on the house and going through some packages by the front door. Our kitchen is a total disaster since I decided to go through the cabinets once again. Everything is boxed up. I will be using Clean Boss on the cabinets inside and out. Sometime before Thursday I will clean the van. And when the temps cool I need to work on the lanai.

Hubby is OK. For the last three weeks I have been contacting the Urology department in order to make an appointment for hubby on the bladder. It’s a catch 22. If he cannot get on the table himself, then they want him to go to Tampa. Tampa is now either a 2 hour drive (instead of 45 minutes) or more due to construction and accidents. The rehab has someone who can help hubby get on to the table, but for some reason, there is a hesitation. Hoping that the head nurse/unit mgr will help this situation. I made another call just a few minutes ago and left a message.

Have a great day. I do not like the heat and humidity either. This is one time I would love to be North.

@sheba2011

Hi and a good afternoon to you. Dark clouds only, no rain. That was yesterday and the same so far for today.

I left early yesterday to see hubby. The dementia from the day prior was gone. I was greeted not by a hello but, “did you bring a sandwich?” The time was about 3:30 pm. I mentioned that I was going to Costco for a hotdog but on my way decided to go and make a stop at Rehab. I just didn’t feel like a hotdog. So I asked what he felt like having. He mentioned that he had a yen for corned beef on rye with everything on it. There was another patient sitting in the TV/living room and he felt like a fish platter with ff. It sounded good. Then for dessert we settled on ice cream. It was an easy drive to Culver’s. And the dinner price was good for the three of us. I decided to pay for everyone. When I returned hubby was eating the Rehab dinner. He said it was good. The macaroni and cheese looked overdone, but he said it was real good. I have no idea what the round thing was, but he said that was good also. Thought he may no longer want the corned beef, but I was wrong. He ate that along with my cole slaw. I ordered the fish and ff also. I left the ff. I had two pieces of cod which were excellent. But the fries, just too many to eat. Hubby had two meals which he devoured along with chocolate ice cream. I had vanilla and so did the other person. Hubby started to fall asleep soon after, but did not want to go back to his room. I wheeled him back about an hour later and stayed with him until he fell asleep.

Today is garbage day and so far, no pick up. I am not complaining. This gives me a chance to throw in other things. Next pickup is Thursday along with recyclables.

51% chance of rain this afternoon. Not holding my breath. We did have heat lightning last night. It followed me home from the Rehab.

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten you are on my mind this time of year. Please be well. 💕🌹

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 😘🌹😎Welcome to a new week and almost a new month.
Glad you had time with your family from Georgia. 💕

How is your neighbor doing? I know she appreciates all you do for her during this recovery
time. 💕

Oz had some serious storms last night and this morning let’s just say we have enough rain. 💕🌹

Sending cool vibes to you and Jakes Canvas. 😘💕🌹

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I hope you have a great day planned this week. 😘😎✨🌹
Oz had some good rain and thunder. ✨😎

We are still warm and will stay warm for a while. I can’t wait for fall.

Taci Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ✨😎Oodie how are things going for you today?
Oz had a big thunderstorm last night and all morning. Many in my area were without power.
Holy Smoke I am so thankful ours stayed on. This is a busy Monday in Oz.

Oodie let me know how things are going for you and how your husband is doing.

I know your hands are full I hope you had some nice rain and you are resting. ✨🌹

@xango,

Good day in Florida. I did read your post from yesterday. Oz had some strong thunder storms
last night and all morning. The rain was needed no major damage to the trees. The thunder
was so loud I just put my head under the covers. Poppy was right by me he went to sleep.

I am hopeful for a good outcome at your checkups today. ✨🌹

@loaf,

Good Afternoon Loaf here is to a great week and hope July was a good month for you. 😎✨✨

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