Monday, April 23, 2018

Hello

Wow what a crazy couple of weeks this has been, notice the picture above I think I may have this look permanently. My little mother in law was moved to a nearby nursing home where she started receiving therapy for her hip.  Things seemed to be going pretty well but then she developed a very bad infection where her hip was replaced. She is back in the hospital and having surgery today to clean and scrape out the infection. She has a long road ahead of her with the healing process of this wound. As a matter of fact I am writing this from the surgical waiting area.

So between back and forth to the nursing home and now the hospital,  things have been crazy with me. Toss in work, taking care of my pets, including a new kitty with some health issues, trying to keep laundry done and my house somewhat clean, I am just about batty.

Oh naive me. A few weeks ago I posted about treating every day as if it were a weekend day and trying to make it special.  Ha!!! now I look forward to just being able to get home and sit in the recliner for a few minutes of blissful quiet and maybe a glass of wine, If I don’t fall asleep first. It’s funny how things like this happen and I often think they do happen just to show you and make you appreciate life and what you have when you have it.  Can I get an amen there?  I know my MIL keeps repeating this.  She has the best sweetest spirit about her. Makes me admire her so much.

My Birthday and Wedding Anniversary fell in the middle of all of this so I did try to do a couple of fun things.  My husband had to work on our anniversary and my Birthday so we will work out another time soon to celebrate.

My good friend Lorie was with me on my Birthday and though it didn’t turn out quite like we planned we still had a great time. Lorie keeps bees and has chickens and an amazing sunset from her porch.

Ahhh!!!!  so maybe not so crazy after all.

Love your day your way

Thursday, April 12, 2018

I like to think you can take just about anything and find something beautiful within it.  This old barn is one I saw the other day, when I was headed into town and was forced to take a different road because of two covered wagons in the road moving slowly. Ahhhh rural living at its finest. I would have gotten a couple of pics of those but they had traffic backed up for quite a ways.   Look at this barn totally a wreck but in its own way beautiful too. I think about all the stories that were involved with this old barn.  I wonder how many animals passed through here.  So I think you can always find some beauty in almost anything.  I often have to remind myself of this and not be so critical.  There truly is beauty everywhere sometimes you just have to look for it.

So I have had a crazy week with my mother in law, getting her settled in rehab and taking care of her house and her cat and everything.  On Saturday I spent most of the day at the hospital with her and on my way home I decided to have a little retail therapy.  I have been looking for a pink purse.  A large one.  I only had time to stop at one or two stores so I decided to stop at Marshall’s.  You know Marshall’s has a great variety and sometimes you really have to dig to get what you are looking for but I had success in just a short amount of time   I found this shirt that can be worn two ways.  You can wear it off the shoulder for dressier nights or on the shoulder for work.   And a pink purse I love.  My birthday is coming up and I just heard that my nephew, who is 14 and thinks he is extremely funny, was going to get me a random purse and spray paint it pink for a joke. Maybe he will do it anyway I would love to see what he can come up with.    The shirt was $24.99 and the purse was $39.99 so a couple of good deals in a short amount of time.  Score!!!!!

It’s finally sunny outside I have been trying to spend time outside for some much needed vitamin D.  Everything is blooming. I love it.

Oh I have to tell you about this shampoo and conditioner I have found it is amazing.  It is called Hair Food. It is sold by CVS Pharmacy. I got this at Target CVS and it makes your hair feel so wonderful.  It is sulfate free and is really great for color treated hair.

I know this is a bit random and I am kind of all over the place with this but that is how my life has been lately so I really couldn’t expect anymore from me.  So until I go on the road with my favorite rock band or audition for an episode of Game, See you soon.

Love your day your way

 

 

Thursday, April 5. 2018

Look what is blooming in the south. We call these Wild Forest Dogwood because they bloom wild at the edge of the woods in our yard.  And of course with this brings Dogwood Winter and to prove it it was 34 degrees at my house this morning.  What!????

So you might wander what the sadness is about.  I am sad. No not Seasonal affective disorder. I love the changing of the seasons even when winter comes.  I always have. I am sad because I have had so many changes in my life lately. I have lost many family members and loved ones. And I guess this with my mother in law falling really topped it off. I am healthy and I am grateful for everything I have. I am so tired of well meaning people offering advice on what I should do or should have done. I got it thank you.  What I really want to say is f$&@ you.  I am really juggling a lot of things right now. If you want to lend some support then stand behind me and listen without judgement.

I have my faith that will never falter. I love the springtime and everything about it. I am so fortunate for my wonderful family and friends this does not mean I have to pretend to feel something I don’t. I am sad I will let it be that way. It will pass and until it does I will just be sad.  It’s ok  I have started repeating that to myself and it really helps

This little guy makes me smile every day just look at that face how can you not laugh at that.

Just keeping it real with you so how do you get yourself out of a funk, or the blues, or whatever you call it. I would love to hear it

Love your day your way

Lisa

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Happy Easter if you celebrate it and happy Sunday if you don’t.  This may not be a bonnet but it is my Easter bonnet even though I didn’t wear it all day.

What a crazy weekend. My poor little mother in law who is 84 years old fell Friday night and broke her hip.  She is quite a spunky thing and she told me yesterday “ well I guess it was a waste getting my hair done on Friday”.  I said well you looked really good when the ambulance attendants picked you up. We had a  good laugh over that.  Most of my weekend was spent at the hospital but I did spend today with my family and we had food and fun and happiness and laughter.  What a great day.

While I was at the hospital this weekend I spotted these Pansies. I love them. They are such a hearty little plant and grow even in the cooler climates that we can have in East Tennessee in the Springtime

Well good news and bad news.  I will give you the good news first.  Since the dreaded Doctor visit 4 weeks ago. I have lost 10 pounds.  I feel so much better. Eating healthier and low carb gives me so much energy. Now for the bad news.  Procrastination is something I have been trying to work on.  I don’t think I am doing very well. I have to get my taxes done tomorrow and I am still digging out receipts.  Oh well I will carry on.  Wish me luck.

Love your day your way.

Lisa