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Nature Boy – David Bowie

There was a boy.
A very strange enchanted boy.
They say he wondered very far, very far, over land and sea.
A little shy, and sad of eye
But very wise was he.
And then one day
One magic day he passed my way.
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me:

The greatest thing
You’ll ever learn
Is just to love
And be loved in return.

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Looks like Starman is returning.

This is OZ.

Good Morning Peeps enjoy this cold Monday here in our wonderful community.

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@loaf,

Keep warm in your corner of the world. Miss ya.

@xango,

Good day in Florida. Wishing you and hubby a nice Monday.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie this is a very busy day for you.
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Take your time and check in when you.

Mask up and be safe my friend.

These are for you.

@sheba2011

I spoke with the Head Nurse this morning. Seems we are on the same wave length. We will be working together to get hubby home. It seems my idea is working and we will try to get a second opinion in Florida and see if anything can be accomplished. As far as hubby’s dementia goes, there are new drugs on the market that may be beneficial since we are dealing with the beginnings. I will try to get more info on this and to see if I can make this work as well. I think I mentioned this in Trivia one time. I feel very confident that I am finally on the right path. Everyone seems to be in agreement that hubby needs strength exercises and hopefully, this will start soon.

I was hoping to do laundry today. But, alas, no water. Seems the main pipeline is broken and it will be off all day. No laundry, no dishes, no using the disposal (I already did this) Since today is clean your desk day, will do that instead.

It’s cold here in Florida also. Windy with temps in the low 60s, though it feels like 10 degrees colder. Hope you four have a great day. Are the kitties using the new shelter???? If not, anyway you can give them warmth on the patio?????

Oodie, Sure hope you have heat. Thank you fro the covid tips. Much appreciated.

@sheba2011

Water has been on an off since Friday. Seems the main line broke and though it was repaired, mud is seeping in. The plumbers were here with a backhoe and not sure where we stand since I haven’t checked the e-mail as yet. Arrived home a few minutes ago and noticed that the wind is picking up. I checked our things outside and moved a few to another area so as not to be at a neighbor’s home or causing damage to others. I may leave here early tomorrow to be with hubby. The Rehab seems to be a bit safer. Besides it good to be with him. Tonight he was OK. He ate his dinner. I arrived just in time to see. Unfortunately, he was in bed. He mentioned that both legs are now stiff. The head nurse will get a phone call from me in the morning. He needs to be able to move around.

Stay warm. Did you ever try putting insulation around the pipes that freeze??? It may help.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I have been out feeding the cats and making sure they are safe and warm.
I think they are going in the little house me and our son built I hope so we will have 0 degrees
this weekend.

I am hoping we have power I don’t want to be cold and if the lights go out no heat. I will then
go to a hotel and stay if necessary.

I think every State is cold tonight and all week. Sheesh!

Oodie please tell me you have water. I am about to do a loud of laundry just to keep the
pipes warm.

How is your husband doing today? Oodie you have a lot going on please take a little time
for you.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. How is your son doing today? I hope he can taste
food again. Taci how are you?

You were so funny talking about your husband. LOL! Thanks I needed to laugh.
I had a busy day yesterday I did the Golden Globes Red Carpet. I let my husband and son
watch the Football Games and they had a ball.

Taci you know I am a Fashion person and I love the Red Carpet.

Hey watching Heidi Daus on HSN was a joy too.

Happy Trails To You. Poppy and I were really bundled today. We are expecting more snow
later today so I will let him out to his little spot in the backyard.

This is so California right about now.

sheba. it was fun watching Heidi Daus and was just like the days when she was on more often.
My son is back at work, Hubs is moving along, and i am isolated. Have a fever but am not testing positive. Hubs made e 2 mini bean tortillas today.
Very kind of your son to build a shelter for the cats.

@taci

Hi. Losing sense of taste and smell is part of Covid. These can return within days or can take years. So please have patience. Guess your hubby enjoyed that ice cream a little too much (LOL)😀😀.
Best advice is to stick with vitamins, hot soup, tea, ginger, Manuka honey, etc.. Let it take the normal course, but tell both patients that exercise is the best medicine. Also give them clean sheets daily. Give them each a plastic bag to put them into. Use gloves and a mask at all times. Wash ASAP. . If you have sunshine, you can put the plastic bags outside in the sun for a few hours. However, still wear mask and gloves when loading into the washer.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Lady how are you feeling? Just rest and keep warm.

Here is something warm I hope you feel better soon.

Sending warm hugs from OZ to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@sheba2011

Good Club Sheba last night!👍✨ They all looked nice but no one really wowed me. I may have missed some here and there. You do have a great memory, almost right – Glen Close at the Oscars – gawjus!! That was the 40lb. gold dress she wore.

Feel about the same today, going to try and eat a little more. Have to go out tomorrow morning so I hope I don’t feel worse and it will be very windy and rainy.🌧 May get more snow Wednesday.

Sending warm hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Last night the whoever host thought he was being funny making a joke about Taylor Swift
and Football. Taylor was not amused and neither was I.

This is her look when the camera Panned her. I would not try that joke here in OZ.

I hope you are feeling better. Oz is frozen and we will be at one degree over the weekend.

@kittengirl,

Good Morning Kitten I hope this Monday Morning finds you doing well.

No Going Back

There are times when we feel that we are spinning our wheels in the mud in terms of our spiritual progress. This can be especially true following a period of major growth in which we feel as if we’ve gained a lot of ground. In fact, this is the way growth goes — periods of intense forward movement give way to periods of what seems like stagnation. In those moments when we feel discouraged, it’s helpful to remember that we don’t ever really go backward. It may be that we are at a standstill because there is a new obstacle in our paths, or a new layer to get through, but the hard work we have done cannot be undone.

Sometimes during our spiritual growth, we can feel as if we are going backwards, rest assured you are not.

There are times when we feel that we are spinning our wheels in the mud in terms of our spiritual progress. This can be especially true following a period of major growth in which we feel as if we’ve gained a lot of ground. In fact, this is the way growth goes — periods of intense forward movement give way to periods of what seems like stagnation. In those moments when we feel discouraged, it’s helpful to remember that we don’t ever really go backward. It may be that we are at a standstill because there is a new obstacle in our paths, or a new layer to get through, but the hard work we have done cannot be undone.

Every step on the path is meaningful, and even one that seems to take us backward is a forward step in the sense that it is what we must do to move to the next level. In addition, an intense growth spurt requires that we rest for a time in order to fully integrate the new energies that have been liberated by our hard work. When we feel we are not making progress, we can encourage ourselves to take a moment to rest. We can meditate more, feed ourselves well, and get extra sleep. Before we know it, we will be spurred on to work toward the next level of our development, and this rest will make sense then as something we needed in order to continue.

Once the sun rises, it doesn’t go backward but instead follows its path in one direction. It may appear to stand still for a moment in time, or to move more slowly at some point or another, but really it is steadily moving forward on its path. We are the same way, and once we have moved through something we can never really go back. We may be resting or revisiting issues that seem old, and it’s natural to feel stuck, but in truth we are always taking the next important step forward on our path. AMEN!

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio have a wonderful Sunday.

@xango,

Good day in Florida and I hope you are up and about here is to feeling better.

Enjoy your fresh coffee and rolls. OZ is very cold.

Hope your family is having and enjoy the beautiful weather in Brazil.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I hope you got some good rest this
weekend.

Oodie tomorrow will be a very busy day for you getting answers for your husband.
I hope everything turns out all right. All of us on this Thread are concerned about how
this all turns out.

If you are going to the market or your favorite restaurant I hope you find some good things.

How are you today? I love your Heidi Daus pieces. I have too many to count I just wear what
I want and I am one and done.

Oodie I think this little cutie is in your backyard in CT. LOL!

@sheba2011

Just returned from being with hubby. I mentioned my latest idea to him and he is so excited to see if my suggestion can be done. This would mean additional therapy to strengthen the right knee more and also his arms. The way we were treated on Friday was heartbreaking as well as heart wrenching. Today, I given the name of another orthopedist who works with the patient to give them a better life. I will try to meet with him Thursday morning when he speaks to a group of us. This one the nurses at the rehab could not stop raving about this person as a doctor. They never heard of the one we saw on Friday, nor do they like the place we went to. I surmise things change when you build new offices within a few miles of one another. I will write more when I can. If this isn’t good, will get another opinion in Ma… Yes, he has a touch of dementia. Wish he would pick up a book or read the Mushroom one. He really needs to get the brain to work again. Well, tomorrow will be an early visit since I want to speak with the head nurse/unit mgr. in the afternoon. It will be a long day for sure. And of course I will let him know that hubby spent two and a half days in bed. It’s almost like the help want to make him bedridden. I will be looking at other facilities which might be a better alternative. I need to visit our primary care physician to pick up some papers for myself. I have an appointment in a couple of weeks.

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California how are things going today? Taci I hope your son have his
taste back soon I hope he can still smell. How does he seem to you?

When I Facetime our children I can see everything I listen to how they sound.
Remember when two of our daughters went to the same indoor concert and got
Covid I mean they were sick but they were on their feet within a week.

All of us are up to date on all vaccines I know it does not stop Covid you just don’t get as
sick.

Here is to Happy Trails.

Sheba, I remember when your daughters had covid.
My son seems to be pretty much ok. Now I have the other kid aka hubs. Today was nice and cold and I had a great walk.
How are the outdoor cats doing?

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Hoping you and hubby are having a nice day.
Yeah Game Day here hubby and son will watch together. I am going to be doing
something else now if I hear cheering I will take a peep if not well it is what it is. LOL!

Oz is cold today but I am used to it and so is Poppy I let him play with one of his girlfriends
out back he loves Nora she is a beautiful Husky Dog.

I am making chicken and noodles today with a veggie.

Sending a warm hug to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@sheba2011

Hope you are having a good day. I think I might have a stomach bug because I didn’t feel good last night or most of today.😣 Just laying around trying to stay warm and drinking tea and hot chocolate.☕

I didn’t wish you good luck in the game today since they are in the playoffs win or lose. I think I heard Mahomes and Kelce aren’t playing.

Golden Globes tonight, I will be awaiting your fashion edition if I don’t fall asleep.🥻👓👠 Stay warm, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Lady I hope you feel better soon hey the pics will be here tomorrow. I am so glad you
remembered because this is actually how we met. Lady you made one comment and it
was a gown worn by Helen Mirren you said “Gawgeous”. Lady after that one word I laughed
so hard we have been good friends ever since. Thank you for that,

@kittengirl,

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio we are freezing here in OZ. Sheesh!

Keep warm. I hope you are enjoying Heidi Daus today.

Check out the new Heidi Daus Thread.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I hope you get your goodies from HSN soon.
Enjoy yourself and glad to see you post.

Oz at this moment is 31 degrees I am so concerned about my outdoors cats.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I know you have a lot on your mind.
Just want you to know we are all thinking of you. I know you are a fighter.

All I know is this too shall pass.

Oodie I am very concerned about this whole thing.

I hope you get some rest today so you may spend time with your husband later today.

@sheba2011

I am looking at low impact ideas we can try. I mentioned the bike pedals last night and found a couple that may be OK. However, I cannot bring them into the rehab. Only a doctor’s OK will do. I will be talking to some people today if they are working, if not, will head out Monday to get some answers. I do think we need a second and maybe a third opinion and then a decision can be made. So, I am working on that as well. These orthopedics may have been good at one time, but, in all honesty I am not happy with this one. We did have a good one, however, he transferred to a hospital that does not have the cleanest reputation. I have a funny feeling it was not his decision to make. As I said yesterday, there is one I am looking at off Cape which means we will be most likely be in Boston for any surgery if that is possible. This particular physician does not like to operate, but rather use other means to enable a person to stand and walk. Unfortunately, if hubby cannot get in and out of a vehicle on his own, traveling North will not be feasible. I am going with the nurses and aides at the Rehab. They think therapy is the way to go to get the surrounding muscles to work better. He is almost ready to stand and we do have a walker and wheelchair. I may redo the bathroom shower and make it so it is more of a walk in. I will be looking at th e shower footings though I think ours may do. I will be looking at other real estate in Florida to see if we can find something in our price range without stairs. Maybe something with an indoor pool. I will be contacting the Y during the week to see if that would be helpful for hubby. The rehab may be able to get him there for an appointment. Unfortunately, I know how nursing/convalescent homes work and as you can tell I am not at all thrilled. Hubby will lose his mind there and his hope. After dealing with the surgery in November I can see they are pulling at every straw possible to keep him there. The unfortunate part is that the physicians have no say in the matter and neither do the attorneys. So, I am on my own and will do whatever I can to bring him home. I had a feeling this would happen. Now to see what will be given the greatest prioirty.

@oodiebom,

Oh my you have a lot to process but things are looking hopeful with something
different you just need a doctor on board.

I feel for you and hubby I hope you can lay in bed and enjoy Heidi Daus.

Andrew Lessman will be on after Heidi and Adam. This will be a long night.

I am keeping you and hubby in my prayers. Everyone on this thread is in your
corner.

Sleep well Oodie.

@oodiebom

Sorry about the results at yesterday’s appointment. Maybe I’m reading things wrong but you wrote the doctor said his knee was beyond repair. My question is why can’t it be replaced? I’m definitely no expert in knees but my husband had one replaced and many friends have also. In fact, one friend had both replaced at the same time. It is now considered a very common operation. All people go through PT after a replacement to get a good bend and to strengthen the knee and muscles. Everyone I know who has had it done made the same comment – why did I wait so long? And all had good results. Just a thought.

@sheba2011

I agree with you. This orthopedist had a note from the rehab and took their advice. He only was with my husband for 10 minutes. Left but said he would be back. Left us stranded. Another nurse came in and asked why we were still there. Explained the situation and left. I had asked if some additional therapy for leg movements could be given. At first he said no then said we could try. He never asked for it on the sign off sheet. Nor did he put in a muscle relaxer from the pharmacy.I was told to give his assistant a phone call Monday. Not sure if I will. Meanwhile I am with hubby. He is moving all over the place in bed. I brought him a meal, but he enjoyed the dinner here.will update.

Oodie, glad your Dr. Shopping. You might try reading reviews on yelp, or even leaving reviews with what you are experiencing. Wondering the same thing as Shoelady. Where my Mother lived in AZ, a woman had early morning surgery and was back for lunch. I was shocked. Wishing you and your husband the best with resolving this situation. Does FL have Ombudsman’s? Maybe look into the website of Ombudsman in FL.? Also, what I found with my mother’s situation is the Medical notes are for the Medical staff to protect themselves. Not reliable for the patient/client to use or reference.
Happy Heidi shopping tonight!

@sheba2011

Hi everyone. Thanks so much for your concern, but I think I may have a way to get hubby home. We have three steps leading to our front door which will require a ramp. I have wanted to move from this area for years but found homes (before they increased in value) to need work and I just didn’t want to spend the extra $$. I am now beginning to find some in our price range and they are brand new with a layout that is similar to what I have now. There are no stairs leading to the front door. I will just have to make sure that the doorways are wheelchair assessible. I will need to work with people to also make it handicapped ready. Ok, now I may have a solution that will require some help from rehab. I think hubby can stand on one leg. In his case I will not recommend crutches. I am thinking of a walker (which we have) that can get him to the bathroom on his own. Amazon has bars that go around a toilet that will enable to get from wheelchair to that area with the walker also aiding if need be. If he can stand on one leg he can also use the walker to get out of bed and into a wheelchair (which we also have). This is thinking out of the box. I’m just wondering if it will be feasible. Since we lost all but a few pieces of furniture due to rodents, we will be starting out from the beginning. Of course this is a temporary solution until something permanent can be arranged but will enable him to be home and may be get the assistance he needs in order to work out the problems of the left knee. And, if we can find a home that meets our needs we will be on our way. If this is workable he will be able to go shopping in grocery stores using their carts or I may find one for ourselves. Our walker does not have wheels. If and when he is able to use both legs I may take a look at the ones with wheels. This is just a thought. It looks good to my head, but may not be. At least it is giving me food for thought.

Hi Oodiebom,

Sounds like you have your hands full. You have many challenges ahead, both good & difficult. It is great news he will soon be home with you.

Just a few thoughts from experience when my Dad had severe Alzheimer’s. My mother was Catholic & she received assistance from a Catholic organization: assistance showering; someone to sit with him when she ran errands-grocery shopping, etc. I have no idea of your religious affiliations, if you have any, but they helped with my Dad. My parents were living in Las Vegas at the time.

They had a roll in shower & showering chair to assist with this process.

Hospital-type bed with rails, that raise & lower, on top & bottom of bed to prevent falling (I believe you can rent or buy). If Dad had fallen, it would have been a major production to get him back up as he was a little difficult to reason with his Alzheimer’s personality.

If you get a walker with wheels, be sure there is a way to lock them, in case he wants to remain in one place for a time.

It sounds like you have the toilet access covered.

Hope all goes well for you and Hubby.

@taci,

Good day in S. California I hope you had a chance to catch Heidi Daus.
Heidi will be back on HSN later this evening and I made a new Heidi Daus Thread.

Oz is frozen and I am making Chili today. Poppy wants some. Ah no.

How is your son feeling today make sure he drinks plenty of fluids.

I have to go out for a bit and I am wrapping up and masking up.

Happy Trails To You.

Sheba, plan to catch Heidi’s shows tonight. Nice to see her back in action here.
My son mentioned a loss of taste but he didn’t seem to say much about smell. He seems to be doing well and ready to be over it.
Oz sounds very cold!

@taci,

Good evening thank you for posting on the Heidi Daus Thread. I am still watching Adam
and Heidi Daus. I love her and Lynn Murphy from the earlier show fast pace and that is
the way I like it.

I decided to do the thread while she was on just in case someone needs an item number.
Heidi has a lot of girls who love pins, necklace or whatever she makes.

We are both Heidi Girls.

I hope your son gets his taste back and soon. So far so good for him this will pass soon.

Taci enjoy the Heidi Daus Show.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Lady how are you doing today. If it is cold and snowy where
you live just be careful.

I am wearing my Ugg Boots and Poppy is wearing his booties so we don’t slip and fall.

Very cold for the next few days. Hello Winter never fails.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@sheba2011

Good afternoon, it has been snowing here since about noon.❄ Not sure how much we’ll get but the bulk of the storm is east of us. A good day to stay inside and relax.

Made some vegetable soup for dinner.🍅🧅🥕🥦 Add a baguette and it will feel like comfort food.

You and Poppy be careful in your booties on your walk.👢 We also have a little ice with this storm. Tell hubs to have some hot chocolate ready.☕ Sending back warm hugs to you.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening OZ is frozen and will be all week long with snow.

I love your dinner today. I will cap it off with anything you like and I think I know.

I am doing double duty today with the Heidi Daus Thread I am enjoying her visit.

Stay warm my friend.

@shoelady60

I couldn’t agree with you more. He mentioned that the knee was beyond repair, yet it did not look that way on the x-ray. I feel he was looking for any excuse not to operate. Hubby may have a bit of dementia, but not enough to say that there are other methods that may help. I was reading about an orthopedist off Cape who actually does not believe in surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. He claimed that there are other things that should be tried first. When hubby is ambulatory, I will try to make an appointment with this physician. The first orthopedist we saw here had hubby go for therapy. At that time it was the right knee that could not take any pressure. We never got to the surgery part because he was transferred to a hospital near us that had a real bad reputation due to bacteria and fungus throughout the rooms. I was reluctant to use this hospital because a friend of ours almost died. I just want hubby to be as comfortable as he can be and to live without pain. He was in good spirits tonight. One good thing is that he remembers the therapy he had with the first physician and has been practicing. I also agree with Taci that he may have an interest in this Rehab or with some of the personnel. Hubby stated tonight that it is a tough go in that the left knee is quite painful. We shall see what we can do to alleviate what we can.

@kittengirl,

Good day in California wishing you and your family all the best on this Saturday.

Good morning Peeps welcome to our wonderful community on this cold Friday.
Stay warm out there.

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio how is your New Year going so far? Wishing you the best my friend. ✨😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. Xango I hope you are up and about. How are you feeling today?
If you have time just drop us a line.

Enjoy your day and stay warm. 🌹😎✨

@sheba2011

Good afternoon Sheba, we had a nice day in the low seventies today and Sunshine. Tomorrow we are supposed to have some rain, keeping my fingers crossed.
Sheba, thanks for pointing out the Nakery Beauty Blushing Blossom Pink Mega 5pc Bath & Body Collection with Free Shipping[861-908].
I just placed an order for it. I didn’t see that before and look forward to getting.

I do feel better than I had felt for a while since my fall. Which feels good to be this way.
Take care Sheba 🌹

@xango,

I am so glad to see you post and you are getting better. I hope your little treasure from
HSN will help you feel better. I have a spy Boutique in my bathroom all from HSN.

Take it easy we are frozen tonight. Well this is OZ.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon in Florida. ✨😎Oodie looks like you are off and running.
Wishing a good check up for your husband let us know when you can how this
all turns out. ✨✨

I hope you can enjoy a nice lunch. Take your time Oodie I will check back in off and on.

I would say please mask up.

@sheba2011

To say I am exhausted is an understatement. It took over an hour and ten minutes to go 10 miles 10 minutes was just waiting for two vehicles to make a left turn. The rest was a parking lot. Hubby was in the office by the time I arrived. Xrays were taken of both knees. Met with the orthopedist a half hour later. Not good news. He will not operate. Said hubby should be in a convalescent home or assisted living. His mind is ok. Still didn’t know the day.. Knew the year. Also stated he would never walk or stand again. HE felt PT would not help. However, I insisted we try. I will be contacting his assistant on pt.. It was almost the same thing the rehab PT were saying.like he read their report. Will be looking for a second opinion. I still feel if the muscles were stronger he may have a good chance to stand and walk. I am trying to give him hope and more confidence.

@oodiebom,

My heart is breaking for both you. I think you need a minute to wrap all this around
your head.

This is not the news I was expecting we were all hoping for the best.

I wish you had a close relative to help make any decisions.

Oodie you are strong and if I know you well enough this is not over.

@oodiebom,

Sending you a huge hug I am very concerned right now.

@sheba2011

This is not Over by any means. I am a fighter and not a quitter. This week chubby has made great strides. I am positive he will get to where he wants and needs to be. This physician I feel was listening to the Physical Therapy people who hubby felt were not that knowledgeable. There are other alternatives and the surgery as a last resort. Will continue to update.

No trivia tonight

@sheba2011

TACI thanks for your concern and opinion. For both of you, hubby is able to move the left leg and is working alone in trying to get the muscles workable. My concern is that the Physical Therapist in Rehab may have written a dissertation stating that my husband had plateaued and at the same time stated he had fallen. Funny, I was not informed of this fall. The orthopedist also said that the knee is beyond repair due to the number of falls hubby had at home. There is an orthopedist off Cape Cod who has been getting tremendous reviews. I am looking for a second opinion. The nurses and aides at the Rehab cannot believe what the physician told us. Hubby has made great strides in the last few weeks and wants home so bad he can taste it. We are not giving up and we will continue to fight this. By the way, he is really practicing lifting each leg up and trying to work through the pain. I am giving him the weekend to rest and starting Monday we will begin the workout. And, if I find him confined to bed there will be you know what to pay. There is also some equipment that I am looking at that could be helpful. He also needs to be able to get in and out of a vehicle so we can head North at some point. He is moving his legs more and more. I am also thinking of a stationary bike pedals that will strengthen the muscles more. This is something we can both use while watching a movie or a program on TV. There are so many alternatives that are useful. I have confidence that this too shall pass and will teach both of us what perseverance can do. Prior to the bladder surgery on November 27th, hubby was not able to move his legs. Today, he is trying and proving everyone wrong. Prior to the surgery, the head nurse/unit manager asked me to cancel because the catheter had been in too long. I almost did and told hubby about that conversation. He said if he didn’t do the surgery he would never know if it would have worked. As it turned out that nurse was wet behind the noodle. Well, time for me to call it a day. Heidi will be on in a few hours and I could really use her sense of humor. Oh, yes, Sheba, I do carry the masks with me just in case and I do mask up in crowded situations .

Oodie, Was this Dr in a hurry and just throwing out opinions. I know someone who had a total knee replacement and sometimes they can do other things to help. Your Dr. should have provided help or some direction towards what can be done and sounds a bit biased. OK I might not trust many Dr’s.
Well hubs is down now. He is testing positive and seems to be mild for now. He thought it was a flu or cold since he was testing negative yesterday. I’m masked up and testing negative. Sleeping elsewhere tonight but not sure where. I’m threatening to go find a Four Seasons. haha.

Oodie, sorry for the news about the knee. Glad you’re getting additional opinions. If it doesn’t sound right or your gut tells you something else go with it. Maybe this Ortho is a partner at a nAsst. Living place if you know what I mean. Btw, my Mother had PT and OT at her place. Hang in there.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Glad you got your Andrew Lessman Goodies. 🌹✨😎

Taci parts of your post last night had me LOL the part about checking on your children
breathing well having four kids you are right I do know all about that. Anytime any of our
children got sick I would always check on them no matter how they felt. ✨✨

This is what a mother do she takes care of her children. 💕

Glad your son has a mild case of Covid and I know you will be glad when this too shall pass.
Taci your hubby is so funny eating the Ice Cream. ✨

We are frozen here in OZ no Ice Cream for us.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶Heidi Daus will be on HSN tomorrow. 🌹

Sheba, My son said he had some body aches. Knew you would know what i meant. LOL.
Cleaned the fridge out today and it was quite the task. Somehow I messed up the shelving and had to undo and redo it.
Hope you have a great weekend.

@taci,

I hope your son is over Covid and soon I am glad you are masking up.
Taci I still check on my kids breathing and they all live in another State.

I will always be their mother I make every single one check in with hubby and I.

Taci and my mother still calls and check on me. LOL!

I am very worried about Oodiebom.

Taci this is for your son. I hope he LOL!

Sheba, Have you worn your mask to sleep in yet? I might try it. My son has the whole upstairs and is so sweet. Hubs is testing positive and my son is offering to bring a mattress into the living area or a futon or air mattress. So Sweet.
So far masking is making a difference for me.
Love how your Mom checks on you. You come from an awesome family.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. ✨😎 Lady I am going to slow down a bit.
I always try to get it all down the first week of the year.

I did get a lot done my goodness. I am having some hot tea OZ is frozen today and we
are snowing. 😎✨

I hope all goes well with Oodiebom and hubby.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas. ✨😘

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California. Kitten wishing you all the best I hope all is going well for you
in the New Year and beyond. ✨🌹

Your Body Is a Temple

Like yin and yang, spirituality and physicality are two sides of creating genuine well-being.

The popular phrase “your body is a temple” shares a concept found in all the spiritual traditions throughout the world. As a metaphor, it signifies the body’s role as a vessel that houses our soul. Our physical body is the vehicle that carries our life force, and through it, we experience the world around us and interact with others.

Imagining our body as a temple can inspire us to be more mindful and loving in the ways that we treat ourselves. When we acknowledge that our spiritual self deserves a well-cared-for physical home, it motivates us to tend to our body’s needs, to give it respect, and to allow the body to express its true authenticity.

There are many ways we can treat our bodies with love: choosing nourishing, wholesome foods — we eat with consciousness and care; prioritizing our sleep and times of rest — we can recharge and feel ready to meet life’s challenges; moving and exercising our muscles, limbs, and cardiovascular system — we build strength and confidence; being attentive to our body’s aging and evolution — we give it the healing and care to support our soul’s radiance.

Spirituality and physicality are both needed. Like yin and yang, they are two sides of living a fulfilling life. To neglect one in favor of the other leaves us feeling off-balance. By caring for our physical health, we cultivate more inner peace and happiness. It is through this harmonious flow that we create genuine well-being. ✨✨✨

I’m your man – Wham

Oh
Call me good
Call me bad
Call me anything you want to, baby
But I know that you’re sad
And I know I’ll make you happy
With the one thing that you never had
Baby, I’m your man (do do do that)
Don’t you know that?
Baby, I’m your man (do do do that)
You bet
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
So good, you’re divine
Wanna take you, wanna make you
But they tell me it’s a crime, oh
Everybody knows where the good people go
But where we’re going baby
Ain’t no such word as no
Baby, I’m your man (do do do that)
Don’t you know who I am?
Baby, I’m your man (do do do that) (you know)
You bet
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me) (come on baby)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me) (ooh, take me home)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me) (please don’t leave me here)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right
To do it on my own
First class information
Sense your inspiration
And with some stimulation (oh)
We can do it right, oh
So, why waste time with the other guys
When you can have mine?
I ain’t askin’ for no sacrifice
Baby, your friends do not need to know
I’ve got a real nice place to go, listen
I don’t need you to care
I don’t need you to understand, yeah
All I want is for you to be there
And when I’m turned on, if you want me
I’m your man (I’m your man)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
Do it with me, now listen
If you’re gonna do it, you know what I say? (Do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, don’t throw it away (do it with me)
Don’t throw it baby, don’t throw it
Because
I’ll be your boy, I’ll be your man
I’ll be the one who understands
I’ll be your first, I’ll be your last
I’ll be the only one you ask
I’ll be your friend, I’ll be your toy
I’ll be the one who brings you joy
I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your pearl
I’ll take you halfway ’round the world
I’ll make you rich, I’ll make you poor
Just don’t use the door
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)
If you’re gonna do it, do it right (right, do it with me)

Freedom
Song by Wham

… Every day I hear a different story
People saying that you’re no good for me
Saw your lover with another and she’s makin’ a fool of you, oh
If you love me, baby, you’d deny it
But you laugh and tell me I should try it
Tell me I’m a baby, and I don’t understand
… But you know that I’ll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
‘Cause baby, you could drag me to and back
Just as long as we’re together
And you do
… I don’t want your freedom
I don’t want to play around
I don’t want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don’t need your freedom
Girl, all I want right now is you
… Do, do, do
Whoa, oh, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
… Like a prisoner who has his own key
But I can’t escape until you love me
I just go from day to day knowing all about the other boys
You take my hand and tell me I’m a fool to give you all that I do
I bet you someday, baby, someone says the same to you
… But you know that I’ll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
‘Cause baby, you could drag me to and back
Just as long as we’re together
And you do, oh
… I don’t want your freedom
I don’t want to play around
I don’t want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don’t want your freedom
Girl, all I want right now is you
… Do, do, do
Can’t you see you’re hurtin’ me?
Whoa, oh, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do
… You hurt me, baby, hurt me, baby
Oh
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
Do-do-do, do, do, do, do
You hurt me, baby, hurt me, baby
… But you know that I’ll forgive you
Just this once, twice, forever
‘Cause baby, you could drag me to and back
Just as long as we’re together
And you do, oh
… I don’t want your freedom
I don’t need to play around
I don’t want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
I don’t want your freedom
I don’t want to play around
I don’t want nobody, baby
Part time love just brings me down
… I don’t want your (I don’t want your)
I don’t want your (I don’t want your)
I don’t want your (I don’t want your)
I don’t want your (I don’t want your)
Oh

Good Morning Peeps and may this Thursday be a nice day in our wonderful community. 🎈

Amen, to that!

The Orient Express. Art Deco Tour. I would love this. 🎈😉😎

George Michael’s heart… ❤️

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*George Michael*

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@loaf,

Good morning in your corner of the world Loaf I am thinking of you. Sending a nice warm
shout out to you and the kids. 🎈😎

@xango,

Good morning in Florida. 😎🎈😉I hope you are feeling alright today.
One step at a time. Good to see you post and do so as you feel like it. 😘

Oz is very cold today yeah it’s called winter. 😎 Wishing you a lovely day.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😉🎈😎Oodie glad you had some me time to get
things caught up. I hope HD customer service will be able to assist you with your necklace.
I hope it comes out in your favor.

I am getting my recyclables ready for tomorrow we have to make sure no liquids are
in bottles i.e. water and juices. I am getting things I no longer need or use to a good
animal shelter and the proceeds goes to the animals. I have enough for some of the
other drop offs for donation to help people in need.

Good way for me to start the New Year. 😉

Tomorrow is a big day for you and hubby and I would focus on that. I hope everything
goes well. 🎈

Here is to a good day with hubby. OZ is cold that is for sure.

Here is a little something to keep you warm. 😉

@sheba2011

I did receive an e-mail from Heidi and the answer was take a second look at the model. So I did and then took the necklace out of the box and though dark, the green comes through. It turns out to look exactly like the model and I am pleased. Being a jewelry person I should have known to do this first. It needs to be under light to get the true effect. I am now looking at the “Pickle” pin. It has made me smile for two days and I needed that.

Hubby has the appointment tomorrow and the group has sent a few e-mails as a reminder and then asked the questions that will make the process easier for tomorrow. The only questions I couldn’t answer were pertaining to the meds. He will have that info with him tomorrow. Following his appointment I will make a stop at Aldi’s (across the street from the medical building) and then Costco (about a mile from the medical building). Not sure if hubby wants a hotdog so will wait on that for tomorrow.

Our recycles were picked up today. However garbage is tomorrow. I’m all set. The explanation on line was not that good. If there is no pickup tomorrow, it will happen Monday.

Stay warm. I hope the furry friends that come by every evening notice their new house and are making use of it. A nice quilt on the floor or blanket would make it warmer for them. Wish there was a way for you to heat it during the cold spells. Have a great evening and enjoy your son. Hmm, wonder if he wants to stay longer…….not a bad idea. Poppy will certainly miss him. Now, you four, go enjoy the fire and the hot chocolate. Nothing like something hot to warm the inside. Take care, stay safe.

@sheba2011

Yep, that’s the Pickle pin. I cannot stop smiling and it will look nice on my summer hat with the beachy theme.

I arrived later than usual to see hubby. Just could not get started. But, I’m glad I was there. The sight was something to behold. When I arrived the first thing I saw was the empty wheelchair. I thought for sure something was amiss and in a sense it was. I thought for sure he would be sound asleep in bed. But, the second thing I noticed there were no feet at the foot of the bed. Next came the surprise. For the first time he was dressed and had shoes on and was sitting at the edge of the bed. I could not believe it. I actually had to look two or three times for this moment to sink in. Then the next surprise. “I feel like I am in a convalescent home.” ” I am losing my mind.” At which point I added, “thinking you are in a convalescent home shows me you are very observant.” “We have an appointment tomorrow to see if you can get some therapy going on those legs so you can ambulate from one room to another and get in and out of bed on your own as well as in and out of a car.” I also mentioned that I left books for him to read as well as the “Costco Connection.” I know he isn’t into puzzle books, so I have done a few on down time. I mentioned that he should start feeding his mind with books. I bought one on Black Friday dealing with mushrooms. He has yet taken the time to even look at the pictures. I mentioned that I am hoping he will be home soon and that I would need his help in getting from A to B. He was never one to sit back and let someone else do the work for him, but lately, it’s almost like he isn’t trying. Hoping the doctor tomorrow can offer some help. I need to get him out of this situation ASAP.. At least the catheter is out and he is happy that way. Again, I gave him leg exercises to do. He is moving better. I wouldn’t be surprised if by next week he could be standing.

@oodiebom,

Good evening get some rest tonight and we are praying for your husband.

Just check in when you can I know it will be a very busy day.

I am so glad everything worked with the HD Necklace. YAY!

Oodie is this the Pickle Pin?

Saying prayers tonight for both you and hubby.

@oodiebom,

This is on my list from HD. I love this look and the pin. I already have the huggable earrings.

This is so Sheba.

@oodiebom

Good luck tomorrow – please know that I will be thinking of you.🤗

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😎😉How is your son doing? I hope he has a mild
case of Covid.

I have been out walking with Poppy and the cold air did a lot of good. I came home and had
some hot tea. 💕😎

I hope you have fun on the new trails. So Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶😊

Taci you know I am being silly now with the Cake. LOL! 😉

Sheba, My son is isolated upstairs getting a lot of rest. I went out last night to supply him with drinks, ice cream, and soups. My hubs is eating the ice cream, oh well. During the day I open the front door and the back sliders to keep air flow through the house. He seems to have a milder case although i go up stairs with a KN95 mask to make sure he’s still breathing. Since you have 4, you know what i mean.

Glad you got a nice walk in today. Thanks for the cake, looking isn’t any calories, right. My re-order of Choco arrived today. 🙂

@taci

When it rains it pours. Your poor son. Even though he may have a mild case, he will still need to move around and exercise. I do not think there are any meds that would be affective, however, vitamins are helpful especially the Immune ones. I surmise we need to start masking up again when we are out and about. Again, thanks for reaching out on our appointment. I will post when I can.

@taci

I hope your son feels better real soon. Good luck to you and your husband not getting it!😣

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. How are you doing today? Bet your mother and sister
are excited and perhaps packing for their Cruise. I know they will have a great time.

I can’t wait until the weather clears I need to go to GA.

I am multi-tasking as always seems like it’s never a dull moment in these parts. 😎

Enjoy your day sending warm vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘🎈

Yep Oz is frozen.

Shoelady, thanks for the well wishes for my son. Hubs tested negative this morning but he’s doing his part by helping eat up my sons ice cream.
Happy New Year to you! We only travel with carry on as well. Makes things much easier.

@sheba2011

I think we are the same person – I am multi-tasking today with a bunch of small things. Already had a couple cups of tea☕ and, yep, it’s cold and windy here.🥶 We can call it Ozburgh.

Spent the day at mom’s yesterday. They are taking the cruise the middle of February but you’re right. Mom talked about getting her luggage out because it takes her longer to pack and to decide what she wants to take.🙄 It will be a little harder since this cruise is for two weeks. I am a great packer. No matter where I go, I get everything into a carry-on.

A trip to GA to visit your children sounds like a winner. Maybe for Easter, although it’s a little early this year but the weather should be good by then. GA in the summer is too hot and humid for me.🔥😜 Did that once to visit SIL and learned my lesson.

Keep warm, sending hugs to you, Poppy and the kitties.🤗💖

@shoelady60

Prayers do help and thank you for those thoughts. I am getting ready to leave and hopefully, the orthopedist will be able to do the reconstructive surgery. This surgery was postponed three times because hubby forgot which knee needed to be done and wha t the date was. At that time he was in a stupor and later found it was due to one of his meds. Anyway, he came through the bladder surgery in better shape and when I mentioned to the urologist about the knee reconstruction being postponed because of “dementia” he was shocked. Well, it wasn’t really about the surgery, but rather the anesthesia is different. The doctor took a double take on that one. He mentioned that the same anesthesia would be used on the knee. Go figure……

@shoelady60,

Good evening yeah a trip around spring would be nice I do not like really hot weather.
If I can’t deal with OZ I certainly cannot endure GA. So I will go when the weather permits.

The kids always come home I guess that is one reason I have not been there since Covid.

Hey enjoy this tonight and keep warm and toasty.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten in California this reminds me of you. 😎🎈

When we take ownership of our thoughts, we are less likely to project our issues or disowned qualities onto others.

We all have issues, as well as undesirable qualities or traits that we don’t like about ourselves. Most of us realize that we are not perfect and that it is natural to have unpleasant thoughts, motivations, desires, or feelings. However, when a person does not acknowledge these, they may ascribe those characteristics to someone else, deeming other people instead as angry, jealous, or insecure. In psychological terms, such blaming and fault finding is called projection.

When we are the target of projections, it can be confusing and frustrating, not to mention maddening, particularly when we know that we are not the cause of another person’s distress. Even people who are well aware of their issues may find that sensitive subjects can bring up unexpected projections. They may feel insecure about a lack of funds and thus view a friend as extravagant. Or, if they really want to get in shape, they may preach the benefits of exercise to anyone and everyone.

While we can try to avoid people we know who engage in projecting their “stuff” onto others, we can’t always steer clear of such encounters. We can, however, deflect some projections through mindfulness and meditation. A useful visualization tool is to imagine wrapping ourselves in a protective light everyday. At other times, we may have to put up a protective shield when we feel a projection coming our way, reminding ourselves that someone else’s issues are not ours. Although it’s difficult not to react when we are the recipient of a projection, it is a good idea to try to remain calm and let the other person know if they are being unreasonable and disrespectful. We all know that it’s not fun to be dumped on. Likewise, we should be mindful that we don’t take our own frustrations out on others. When we take ownership of our thoughts, motivations, desires, and feelings, we are less likely to project our issues or disowned qualities onto others. AMEN! 🎈