Sort of what Annie says, I'm a 'write what you feel' kind of blogger. I don't have grandchildren or design or style or culinary skills to share with everyone, but when I take a whim, I'll just write what I'm feeling of or thinking of for the day.
After discussing house cleaning with a friend a bit ago, I decided I'd get on here and see if any of my few followers had suggestions that work best for them. I need some motivation, some tried and true routines that help you get out of the recliner and clean! Be it timers, list making, breaking down the full house into smaller jobs, etc....share with me anything. I'm game!
Have a great weekend everyone...Roll Tide, Go Noles, War Eagle, Gator Nation (what do they say?)...happy Fall Y'all, Football War Cries and family. That's a great weekend!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
World Alzheimer's Month
Hello everyone! Hope you're having a great day. I was sent this link and wanted to pass it along. I posted it on Facebook yesterday, and thought I'd post it here as well.
Helping to care for Mrs. V, we're learning more about dementia [not a disease] and the disease of Alzheimer's. As we age, we notice more and more people who have some form of dementia affecting their lives and the lives of those who love them.
Have a blessed day and say a prayer for those researching to find a cure for this disease and for those families affected by dementia-related affects.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Happy Fall Y'all!
Nips of fall have been showing up in the last couple of weeks - and oh, how I love the cooler weather! Football is on TV again -- "Roll Tide, Roll" and "Go Noles" is all about us! Love it!
A quick update on Mrs. V - she was released from rehab and we were able to get her an apartment at a very nice assisted living facility here in Tallahassee - Broadview, and though she's only been there since Tuesday afternoon, I think she's going to like it! She does have some demenished memory issues, and of course, is better at times than others. But, we visited yesterday afternoon during a "family night" which was also celebrating "National Assisted Living Week" -- complete with live music, dancing by the staff - who pulled in some willing residents, Mrs. Valeria included - and great refreshments. Keep praying she adapts and adjusts to life "on her own" again (with some assistance, too). We want her to be happy, and I think she will be once she gets use to things and the new surroundings and residents/staff.
A very happy birthday to our youngest, Mike, who turns 30 years old tomorrow (17th). Time has surely flown by - can't believe he's all grown up!
Have a fantastic weekend and I hope to post a bit more regularly...
A quick update on Mrs. V - she was released from rehab and we were able to get her an apartment at a very nice assisted living facility here in Tallahassee - Broadview, and though she's only been there since Tuesday afternoon, I think she's going to like it! She does have some demenished memory issues, and of course, is better at times than others. But, we visited yesterday afternoon during a "family night" which was also celebrating "National Assisted Living Week" -- complete with live music, dancing by the staff - who pulled in some willing residents, Mrs. Valeria included - and great refreshments. Keep praying she adapts and adjusts to life "on her own" again (with some assistance, too). We want her to be happy, and I think she will be once she gets use to things and the new surroundings and residents/staff.
A very happy birthday to our youngest, Mike, who turns 30 years old tomorrow (17th). Time has surely flown by - can't believe he's all grown up!
Have a fantastic weekend and I hope to post a bit more regularly...
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Fall is in the Air! Ahhhh!
Can't believe how long it's been since my last post. Fall is now definitely on the horizon - early mornings are the greatest, in the high 50's or low 60's and daytime highs in the mid 80s! Love this time of year!
Things have changed slightly since the last post. Yes, Mrs. V came home on August 11th, but things were so stressful and she was in misery, we made the decision to take her to the ER on August 17th. After some "cleansing" by the doctors (putting the procedure nicely), and no pain meds in her system for several hours, she was just about back to the woman we use to know! So, we've decided when it comes to meds, less is more, and she has to use a "softener" every day...the following morning, 18th, Mrs. V was picked up and carried to a different rehab facility. This time, we've seen some improvement, though not completely, and she will again be released on Monday, September 12th. For the time being she will come back to our home. We are going to look into sitters from a local agency so Carl and I can still work and have respite (even though it's our jobs we'd go to), and if she will agree, we'd like her to go to adult day care to get socialization, games, hot meal and care during the day. She wants to stay in the bed, but she needs to be up and active as much as possible. Should all this not work out, we will have no choice but to find an assisted living facility for now and eventually, she most likely will need skilled nursing (nursing home). As her funds are not bottomless, we are just trying to hold off doing these most expensive choices as long as we can. However, from past experience, we know we can't hold out forever ourselves and must look out after our own well-being too. Keep us in your prayers and I'll try to keep the updates more regular.
We have cleaned up the front beds of the house and pulled out some old holly bushes. Carl transplanted four small azaleas into another bed and then planted 10 new boxwood-type plants in their place - It looks so much nicer and they are actually living and doing well so far. Wish I had thought to do before and after pictures... Carl also planted a 7.5 foot magnolia tree out front - a reminder of his childhood "1st base" tree in his front yard. So far, she's also doing well! :) Once cooler weather truly sets in, we have to hit the backyard beds - would need a backhoe, it's grown up so badly...but, all in good time. And, as all homeowners know, there's an endless chore list...we've been in this house unbelievably for 7 years now and it's beyond time to paint the trim! Maybe in the next couple of months. You're not supposed to paint when it's really cold, I've heard! LOL
Can't believe it's aleady September, 2011! Seems like it was just January! And, it is incredible that 10 years have passed since the fateful day in 2001 when things pretty much went crazy! We will commemorate that day with our friends from Woodmen of the World, raising a beautiful, grand 6' x 10' flag on a new 30' flagpole at the new-to-us lodge building at 2pm Sunday afternoon...if you want to be around some patriotic folks for this day of remembrance, come on over to 1919 Welby Way!
And, speaking of time rushing by, our "baby" boy, Mike, will turn 30 on the 17th and also on that same day, precious Mandy Dennard will have been gone from us 17 years -- the equal amount of time she was allowed on this earth. Remember Suzanne, Brad and the entire family next week! [oh, and those of you who know Daryl Greer, it's his birthday that same day!] Then in October, my sweet Daddy will turn 90 years old! Can't believe how the time, she is a passin'!
Before I get totally down here, I'll close out and wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend! Roll Tide, Roll!
God Bless!
Things have changed slightly since the last post. Yes, Mrs. V came home on August 11th, but things were so stressful and she was in misery, we made the decision to take her to the ER on August 17th. After some "cleansing" by the doctors (putting the procedure nicely), and no pain meds in her system for several hours, she was just about back to the woman we use to know! So, we've decided when it comes to meds, less is more, and she has to use a "softener" every day...the following morning, 18th, Mrs. V was picked up and carried to a different rehab facility. This time, we've seen some improvement, though not completely, and she will again be released on Monday, September 12th. For the time being she will come back to our home. We are going to look into sitters from a local agency so Carl and I can still work and have respite (even though it's our jobs we'd go to), and if she will agree, we'd like her to go to adult day care to get socialization, games, hot meal and care during the day. She wants to stay in the bed, but she needs to be up and active as much as possible. Should all this not work out, we will have no choice but to find an assisted living facility for now and eventually, she most likely will need skilled nursing (nursing home). As her funds are not bottomless, we are just trying to hold off doing these most expensive choices as long as we can. However, from past experience, we know we can't hold out forever ourselves and must look out after our own well-being too. Keep us in your prayers and I'll try to keep the updates more regular.
We have cleaned up the front beds of the house and pulled out some old holly bushes. Carl transplanted four small azaleas into another bed and then planted 10 new boxwood-type plants in their place - It looks so much nicer and they are actually living and doing well so far. Wish I had thought to do before and after pictures... Carl also planted a 7.5 foot magnolia tree out front - a reminder of his childhood "1st base" tree in his front yard. So far, she's also doing well! :) Once cooler weather truly sets in, we have to hit the backyard beds - would need a backhoe, it's grown up so badly...but, all in good time. And, as all homeowners know, there's an endless chore list...we've been in this house unbelievably for 7 years now and it's beyond time to paint the trim! Maybe in the next couple of months. You're not supposed to paint when it's really cold, I've heard! LOL
Can't believe it's aleady September, 2011! Seems like it was just January! And, it is incredible that 10 years have passed since the fateful day in 2001 when things pretty much went crazy! We will commemorate that day with our friends from Woodmen of the World, raising a beautiful, grand 6' x 10' flag on a new 30' flagpole at the new-to-us lodge building at 2pm Sunday afternoon...if you want to be around some patriotic folks for this day of remembrance, come on over to 1919 Welby Way!
And, speaking of time rushing by, our "baby" boy, Mike, will turn 30 on the 17th and also on that same day, precious Mandy Dennard will have been gone from us 17 years -- the equal amount of time she was allowed on this earth. Remember Suzanne, Brad and the entire family next week! [oh, and those of you who know Daryl Greer, it's his birthday that same day!] Then in October, my sweet Daddy will turn 90 years old! Can't believe how the time, she is a passin'!
Before I get totally down here, I'll close out and wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend! Roll Tide, Roll!
God Bless!
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