Conversation – 20

So true. What happened to courtesy and service.

@Sheba 🌻🌻🌻🌻🍂🍂

Hello Sheba, it’s nice to read your temperatures are starting to come down. And Fall is inching into the air. 🍂🍂🍂
Yesterday was two grand nieces birthday, one here in the USA and one in Brazil. The one here turned 20 years old and she is in the second year in college.
The one in Brazil turned 17 and in high school.
Hard to believe it’s 22 years ago 9/11 tragedy happened.
In December it’s 23 years since I lost my mother. Lately I find myself thinking of her. It’s almost overwhelming, I see something, I hear something, I feel something and the memories come back.

The weather here continues to be extremely hot. Last night we had a huge thunderstorm. Lots of needed rains that lasted for more than one hour. The plants are very happy.
Take care Sheba 🌹

@sheba2011

Not super busy, but should be. Am super tired. That phone call should not have happened at that
hour. It could have waited until either after 6 or 7 am. . I am still reeling. Hubby was fine, though the nurses had to think of way to get him back to bed since he was unable to stand or walk. He had a new catheter inserted and he seemed OK during my visit. When I saw that the rehab was the one behind the call, I thought briefly of getting into the car and driving. After all, it is only 8 miles from door to door. But, I did listen to the voice mail and decided to call. Normally, the switchboard is closed after 7 pm, and when I placed the call, I managed to wake someone up and explained the reason. Evidently, he was able to contact the nurse and she in turn returned my call.

Several thoughts went through my mind yesterday morning. I had left him with a couple of small apples and the thought that he had taken a huge bite and consequently it got lodged in his th roat came to mind. Maybe he fell out of bed. Was he rushed to ER??? Did he take another turn with the pneumonia??? These were several of the thoughts that were not explained. However, when the nurse phoned, she reassured me that hubby was OK.. But, it was the rule to notify me of what had occurred. At 3 am???? Could the call have waited for a later time??? Thankfully, he is OK. When I saw him yesterday, he remembered everything. The reason behind this was he was concerned with my hand and being able to drive home. He forgot that there was no way I could contact him. But, he could. As of now, the phone is on his tray. Will he use it…..only time will tell. Consequently, tomorrow I will meet with the head nurse/unit mgr to go over protocol.

I have been dozing on and off all day. Think I will t ry a wake up shower and get going to rehab. This time my bag will be empty, but as the saying goes, “have van, will travel.”

Have a wonderful afternoon. Looking forward to Heidi’s visit. Did you see the “Paris ” necklace. I also love the black cat with the Jack O Lantern. Should be a fun evening. Her laughter and smile is always catching. For once, I need this. I am just totally surprised that there are no markdowns or free shipping for the 29th. Maybe that will change later. I hope.

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@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten here is to a great Tuesday. 🌹

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Lady just relax and do your errands I understand you
will be super busy with Mom Friday and then some.

Here you go please enjoy. 😎😘💕

Sending relaxing vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘🌹

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California hey never a dull moment in your neck of the woods.

Holy Smoke! Please have fun but be careful on those trails.

I get you about the headphones I sometimes wear Bose Headset and sometimes I just
enjoy the view Poppy is always with me never know what critter will come along.

I can’t wait to see Heidi tonight and this is her 20th anniversary on HSN. ✨😎
Taci at least she is here for two days.

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶I know you are getting excited about your upcoming trip.

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon Oodie I hope things are going good for you today. Pretty sure you are
super busy just let us know how you are. ✨🌹

@xango,

@loaf,

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