An Update

Since my last post we've been to the ER twice.  The first time, I took Les because of another infection.  He was given two different IV antibiotics, and a prescription for medicine to take at home.  He started to slowly feel better.  Then two days later, while I was out at an appointment for me, he got a call from the ER saying to come back they needed more blood drawn.  We left as soon as I got home.  That visit turned into  several long hours while they did multiple bloodwork on him.  Eventually they said it was okay and we could leave.

My appointment had been with my Audiologist to discuss new hearing aids and get a loaner pair to try.  I am trying them and getting used to them.  They are a different style from my original ones.  I like them.  If Riverside Medical System ever gets their act together and makes a decision about patients getting new hearing aids, I'm on the list.

So, anyway, that same day, I had an appointment with Med Express.  Saw a very nice doctor.  And I got medicine for Shingles.  The third time.  And yes, I have had the Shingrix vaccine.  The first time I had Shingles, it was before there was a vaccine.  The first vaccine didn't help anyone who had had them, so my doctor didn't give it to me.  Then Shingrix came out and I got it right away.  And then a few years ago, got it for a second time. The vaccine does not mean you won't get Shingles, it just means that if you do it won't be as bad.  The first time was horrible.  The second wasn't too bad.  This time I recognized how things were feeling and got on the anti-viral medicine right away and am doing okay.  No red spots or blisters this time, just some tingly pink spots.  Just so you know, Shingles can be set off by stress.  Go figure!

Jacquie and Jordan came over on Sunday and Jordan put together Les' new walker.  She did a great job!  He is doing well with the walker and likes it.

I have slowly been doing a little cleaning.  And finally set out some of the Fall decorations that make me happy.  

Take care of yourselves and be kind.  God Bless America!

Well, Phoo!

A disappointment.... Les likes the Chic-Fil-A  peach milkshakes.  We realized about a week ago that he hadn't had one this Summer.  I told him I would try to get him one this week.  I tried.  Was told they are all done with that now.  So we have to wait until next Summer.

So, here we are.  It's August 22nd, peach milkshakes are gone.  Starbucks will have Pumpkin Spice whatevers in a few days.  I will not be having any of those, although I do not mind the smell of them, just can't stand the taste.  Besides, when I go to Starbucks, I want my Dark Roast Grande with a little splash of half and half, none of the "froo froo" stuff  😊 So, even though it is still hot and humid, Fall is coming.  And I have started Christmas shopping, just like the news reports are telling us to do.  I usually start by now anyway, but, you know, world conditions. 

Be kind and stay safe.  And God Bless America!

Hey!

Just letting you know we're still here.  😊

Hurricane Erin is missing us, but the coast areas are getting hit with flooding and dangerous conditions.  At least it is moving quickly.  It's just windy, cloudy, and a few sprinkles here at our house.

We've been going to appointments and I've been taking care of things as well as possible.  When the heat and humidity has been so high, not much has gotten done outside.

Les' brother and wife came to visit us last weekend and it was such a nice visit.  Was great to see them!

Z and B are back to classes at Chattahoochee Tech.  I hope that is going well!

School starts here next week for C and E.  They've had their meet and greets with new teachers and are as ready as they are going to get.  New haircuts, and supplies are ready!

I've started Christmas shopping.  So far, so good.

I'm getting adjusted to my new glasses and that's going well.  I had an appointment with my Audiologist today and my hearing test shows a little more loss in left ear.  But I'm doing alright.  She inspected my hearing aids and adjusted them.  Got rid of the tinny squeak I've had a couple times.

I am ready for Fall and cooler, nice weather.  And I am still looking forward to getting out our ceramic pumpkins soon. 🍂

Take care and stay safe.  God Bless America!  And be kind!

Hey

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.  We are okayish here.

Time has gotten away from me again.  We've been going to appointments and I've been keeping up with things around here.

It's been a hard Summer for so many areas.  I am ready for cooler weather.  Only a few more weeks and I can get the ceramic pumpkins out!  They make me smile.

We've had some lovely early morning skies recently and I got a couple pictures.

Take care of yourselves and be kind.  God Bless America.

Visitors

I had to get a picture of this beauty!  Jordan recently volunteered to help with the Living Museum Turtle Census.  I don't know how many were counted, but this one showed up under an Azalea bush in our yard.

I was not able to get a picture of the young deer that came into our yard one morning.  It was a hot, muggy morning that steamed all the windows.  He was just looking around and checking out the yard.

Take care and be kind.  God Bless America!

Some Got Done!

I made it outside yesterday morning after the weatherman said, and I quote, "It is a few degrees cooler".  I can tell you it was not that noticeable, but I stayed outside long enough to get a few things done. So it does not look quite so bare out there now.  There are still plenty of bare places where trenches and holes were filled in with topsoil, and some brown patches where the grass was just worn out.  But it is getting better.  In the first picture, I am planning to put Marigolds in the pot that is sitting there.

I also put some yard art out for the resting gnome.  And I got the bird feeder back up and filled.

Other than that, I am just working on the To-Do list and trying my best.  Les and I are okayish.

Take care, be kind, and God Bless America!

A New Guest!

 

The happy, lounging, little gnome appeared one day while I was at the hospital with Les.  Thanks, Jacquie!  I thought he would be comfortable in the new mulch where there is a little shade.

We are "okayish" here.  Les is slowly regaining some strength and he is doing what he can.  I am doing alright, and making sure I take some time to sit and rest.  😊

It is still hot and humid here.  I think we're all "done" with the heat and humidity and ready for something cooler.  But this is not happening yet.  

I still need to get outside and get the bird feeder set back up, and put out a few pieces of yard decorations.  Any other yard work is going to wait for that cooler weather. 

Take care and be kind.  God Bless America!