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NATIONAL GREEN JUICE DAY

The holidays may be over, but the New Year celebration and commitments to our resolutions continue with National Green Juice Day on January 26th. Every year, the celebration encourages people to stick to their health and wellness resolutions by drinking green juice.

NATIONAL PEANUT BRITTLE DAY

National Peanut Brittle Day on January 26th recognizes a hard, flat candy confection enjoyed worldwide. The candy’s buttery, nutty texture makes for a delicious treat and can be made at home.

@sheba2011

Yay!!! Thought I was going to have to add you to the long lost friends list. I did contact CS and got all different answers – no, there are no problems, yes something is wrong, don’t know when it will be working, etc.😖

Hope you are feeling better, you and Poppy be careful.

Boy, did I want to write you last Sunday after the game. When the guy missed the field goal I let out a big scream.😲 Couldn’t believe it, hope their luck continues. What a wild Kelce family reunion.🤣

Happy to see the blue martini, thank you!🍸

@sheba2011

It’s so good to be back. Missed you all, and like Sheba, I was quite busy. Thanks so much for the belated birthday greetings. Hubby thought it was our anniversary which has always made me laugh. So that was nothing new. We are both fine and hubby is still in rehab. But, Sheba, falling on ice is no fun and hitting you r head, not a good idea. I do know that feeling quite well when I fell backwards while cleaning the stairway at our Ct. home and hit the back of my head against the wooden door. Like, you, I was fortunate that all I had was a few areas of tenderness and some swelling. See stairs, I either fall stepping up or stepping down. Steps have been my nemesis from childhood.

I have some updates for you on hubby. On January 19th we had an appointment with the orthopedist that we have been seeing for two years or more. X-rays were again taken. This time our appointment lasted no more than 10 minutes (probably less). The left knee is inoperable because there is too much destruction and the other reason is he does not remember dates which could be a form of dementia. Right in front of us he said, and I will quote: “Your husband belongs in a convalescent home. Assisted living is out of the question.” Then he left. Of course my husband was upset and tears were flowing when we reached the waiting area for his ride back to rehab. I did ask for alternatives. There were none. Over the weekend and into the beginning of the following week, I did some research and found another physician who said surgery was the last option. This group sounded good and as I delved further found that one of the orthopedists was the top in his field and one was the head of the department at the hospital. I made a phone call and secured an appointment for last Friday. Again, x-rays were taken and this doctor also felt that the left knee was too deformed for a surgical procedure. He explained that surgery may or may not work and could impair his health which right now is OK. I suppose he is at that awkward age. However, he felt that therapy could help in the long run. He may never walk again, but he will be able to use the right leg to stand and maybe eventually, the left one may come around so he can take a few steps. He will never have the full range, but at least he will be able to return home and do the things he loves. As far as the dementia goes, there are many new and exciting things happening and we are both game to see how the new meds would work. These meds will be good for any stage the person is in, though the onset would show more of a sustain relief. My main concern is to return North of course. However, being that the house in Ct. is a raised ranch, concern is for mobility to get to the top floor where our main rooms are located. The Cape house is better equipped. We have a few months to toy with the idea. One thing for sure is that I will not leave without him. And, yes, I will make sure that we will have the help we need at home. That’s it for now. Glad to see we are back. I think the last thing I saw posted was Shoelady stating that for some reason Community wasn’t being updated. Me. I couldn’t sign in. Thought for sure Community was going by the wayside. Contacted CS several times and knew there was something going on. At least, I was still able to “window shop” and purchase. 😀😎😀

@kittengirl,

Thinking of you and praying things are fine. ✨✨

Afterglow
Song by INXS

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides the thorns from the roses
It’s you and the roses
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go, I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I’m living in your afterglow
Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who owns tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I’m caught in your shadow, I’m losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go, I will find my way
I will sacrifice ’til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I’m living in your afterglow
When the veils are gone, as I let you go, as I let you go
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go, I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I’m living in your afterglow
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides the thorns from the roses
It’s you who is closest