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Stay safe, be kind, and God Bless America!

Fall

 

Just saying HI!.  We're okayish here.

Be kind.  God Bless America!

Hey!

 

While out at a doctor appointment the other morning, this cheerful little guy showed up on our porch!  Thank you, Jacquie!

We are currently having rain and wind.  A lot of areas closer to water around us are having flooding.  It's gotten a little warmer and more humid and I turned the A/C back on. Leaves are not their usual pretty colors, but they are coming down.  It was a hard Summer all around.

Our girls are doing well and everyone is busy.

Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  Be kind.  And God Bless America!

Well.......

If anyone is still readying this Blog, you know I haven't done very well posting recently.  We are still here, still accepting, and still adjusting.  

Since that last post, Les has been to the ER and in the hospital again.  We have been going to follow-up appointments.  We saw more doctors on this last admittance that before.  We have seen two new Infectious Disease doctors who have Les taking a new medicine to hopefully prevent recurring infections.  So far, so good.  He does what he can, and he gets around well with the new walker.

As for me, I liked the loaner hearing aids I tried and returned those.  I am on my doctor's wait list to discuss new ones if Riverside ever makes a decision. If they don't, I may have to investigate getting aids elsewhere.  I have had my annual mammogram and all is well there.

In mid-September we both got our senior Flu vaccines.  Then last week we got our Covid boosters.

Les has been to the Cardiology clinic and we were told what the results were from the month of wearing the monitor.  He will be scheduled for a Cardiac ablation to repair some issues, but that probably won't be until after the first of the year.

Our yard was aerated and seeded.  There are some little grass sprouts coming up. There are still a couple small bare areas from the tree removal damage.  But overall things are looking better outside.

The HOA annual inspection took place and we got a letter saying our soffits and trim were all dirty and stained and we needed to fix.  They are not and the entire house had been recently power washed.  I wrote a very polite letter and explained that what she was calling dirt and stains was simply the difference in the colors.  And I said that when we got our new siding, we did all the proper forms and applications, sent samples of everything, colors, pictures, and said in the application that we were keeping all the same trim colors and that is had all been approved by the ARB.  I have not heard back from the inspector, but I am ready. 😊

Our girls and families are doing well and everyone is busy.

The weather is cooler right now and I am enjoying having the windows open a little.  Finnigan likes the open windows, too.

Other than all of this, I am trying to keep up with things around here.  Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  Be kind.  And God Bless America!

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!