What a precious photo! It sounds like you are fortunate that your dad was one of the oldest three. I like that part of your journaling that tells just a bit more of the story of his life. Love the title work on this and the tree!

@vickyday so glad to hear that you are able to use both wrists, even if it isn't quite back to normal. I think that I read somewhere that the Ozempic is working well for Mark. I'm very glad to hear that! @taxed4ever so glad to hear that your DH has the doctor's appointment but it doesn't...

@BrightEyes I'm so glad that your sister was able to get there to spend Thanksgiving with you! The chicken recipe sounds good. I would not have thought to marinate the chicken before covering it with the soup and milk. I will definitely try that. I learn lots of things like the marinating...

What excellent news! I was almost afraid to open the thread and now I'm doing a :dancingelephant: (happy dance) instead!!!

Good afternoon all! I am here to offer a huge apology. I am so sorry that I have been MIA without planning to and without telling you. Between Sydney being away at school and the heart tests (and fighting with doctors), I have totally lost all mojo. It was taking everything that I had to get...

Good morning. The overwhelmed lady is crawling out from under the rock. I am so sorry that I have been MIA. I didn't really mean to be...but it sure happened! Anyway, I am really trying hard to get myself together...don't know why I need to work so hard to keep myself together anymore...

@faerywings so sorry to hear that it is cancer. Glad that they have a couple of options for treatment that seem like they won't derail his life. And, oh my goodness, what a way to find out about the kidney issues. I'm sure you are drained after that! Hope that the time with the family last...

Ok...I'm here to report on my continuing saga. I did hear from Mayo Clinic yesterday. They want me to have open heart surgery to repair the valve. They want me to meet with the surgeon to discuss the potential of a mini-sternotomy...about a 3-4 inch incision rather than 8-9 inch. However...

@faerywings ok...I have somehow missed the purpose of your dad's surgery but I'm guessing that it is outpatient...my fingers are crossed. And that the road construction didn't cause too much stress in your drive this morning. It will be fun to have Scott stop in for supper and laundry...will...

@taxed4ever well I am so glad to hear that the snow is melted. I cannot imagine your surprise when you woke up yesterday morning! Glad that you found the "sweet spot" at the pool! I know how much you enjoy your afternoon swims! And I can't believe that you haven't heard anything about your...

Good morning @BrightEyes. I am so sorry that your niece won't be able to visit. I know how much you were looking forward to that. But wow! What a blessing that the tire didn't hit anyone and there were no accidents. That must have been quite scary! I'm sure that it helps reduce the...

Wow @vickyday, that is quite a sight! I need to go back and re-read to find out what you did. Last time I saw anything from your son's house, it was that beautiful view off the front porch of his house. Glad that you were able to get into an ortho and it sounds like things are as good as can...

Good morning. I have been in quite a funk. And it required giving myself a very stern talking to yesterday. I still haven't heard anything from Mayo about the results of the heart cath. I can read the results in the portal but they don't give any information about the valve and what is...

I was never much of a shopper...I didn't enjoy it. However, with Amazon, I feel like I am constantly shopping. :rolleyes: But it is so convenient! Monday morning I realized that we needed to replace the filters on our air fresheners...by Monday night they were on my front step. It is really...

So glad to hear that they are safe. I cannot imagine the emotional toll this is taking on everyone there. Continuing to pray.

Praying for this situation! Adding your friend and her family specifically.

Good evening. Got through the heart cath. The good news is that I have zero blockages. Now we just wait to hear the valve recommendations. I have my right hand splinted for the next few days so that I don't get the bleeding started. But all in all, it was good news! Oh Cheryl, so glad that...

Good morning lovelies. Sitting in the patient waiting room waiting for them to call me back. I’m feeling pretty calm. Should have recommendation for how to proceed either Wednesday or Thursday. Then who knows. But I’m going to be glad to have this step behind me. I’ll make sure to get back in...

Oh @Cherylndesigns i am so very sorry to hear about Chuck. But very glad that you have such a support system nearby and sounds like thinks are looking up now!

@faerywings I am so sorry to hear about your dad. And maybe your mom. So frustrating to try to piece all of the medical stuff together, especially when they don't tell you everything. And I'm sorry about the rain...that definitely puts a damper on things. I don't think that I have mentioned...