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Carolla said:
ouch to the headache @Pinga. Hopefully a day of rest will help - do you nap?
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I rehydrated, had breakfast, then went out and worked in the garden. It is cold & rainy, but, a good time for digging.
Came in warmed up, had more hydration , got changed, relaxed for a bit, then went to the garden centre, bought some hanging baskets, and a few bedding plants. Came home did more cleanup, now resting for a bit.
Headache is less obvious when busy.
 
Pinga said:
I rehydrated, had breakfast, then went out and worked in the garden. It is cold & rainy, but, a good time for digging.
Came in warmed up, had more hydration , got changed, relaxed for a bit, then went to the garden centre, bought some hanging baskets, and a few bedding plants. Came home did more cleanup, now resting for a bit.
Headache is less obvious when busy.
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Good to hear Pinga. I know that headaches can be bad. I tend to get them when it's rainy out. Hoping you feel totally better soon.
 
Mendalla said:
Anyone else tried one of these tea steepers yet?
I've had one for several years and love it. I even put tea bags into it instead of loose tea. The only tough part is if I have guests and I forget to tell them the trick of sitting it on top of their mugs. It can get a tad messy.
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Give thanks for daughters (daughters-in-law, nieces, etc.)
Seelergirl is off work with her arm in a cast (broken wrist). She is catching up on some much needed rest and has time to visit with me. Last week she took me shopping - helped me choose slacks, capris, tops and shoes - and promised that sometime soon she is going to come and help me clean out my closets of anything that is: out of style, stained, faded, wrong size, or just not something that suits me. Having grown up poor, I tend to keep things long past their 'best before' date.
She also spent a good part of another day volunteering with me at the church for our Wednesday outreach program among the economically disadvantaged.
And today, being a holiday, she is bringing Grandson over to dig up some of my perennials for her garden. Grandson and Grampy will dig; we will supervise and advise.
None of this would be happening - or would be rushed - if she didn't have the misfortune to have a broken wrist.
 
Seeler.....If someone cleaned my closet of out of date, stained etc. items I'd have nothing to wear! Your daughter sounds like an absolute treasure.
 
Seeler said:
Give thanks for daughters (daughters-in-law, nieces, etc.)
Seelergirl is off work with her arm in a cast (broken wrist). She is catching up on some much needed rest and has time to visit with me. Last week she took me shopping - helped me choose slacks, capris, tops and shoes - and promised that sometime soon she is going to come and help me clean out my closets of anything that is: out of style, stained, faded, wrong size, or just not something that suits me. Having grown up poor, I tend to keep things long past their 'best before' date.
She also spent a good part of another day volunteering with me at the church for our Wednesday outreach program among the economically disadvantaged.
And today, being a holiday, she is bringing Grandson over to dig up some of my perennials for her garden. Grandson and Grampy will dig; we will supervise and advise.
None of this would be happening - or would be rushed - if she didn't have the misfortune to have a broken wrist.
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Silver lining, right Seeler?
 
Yes, Carolla , it is. I am also listening to my sister and how difficult it has been looking after my mom during the past year. My mom is not an easy person to be around as her negativity makes everyone try to convince her of the positive, which, of course, doesn't work. But, first day today, and it wasn't bad. We had fresh German strawberries and white aspergus with three different kinds of ham cold cuts. Bought a whole bunch of groceries and spend the equivalent of $20- I wish groceries were so good and inexpensive in Canada.
 
I imagine it's a bit of a relief to your sister to have you there, even for a short visit. Hoping the two of you can share some fun times together while you're there. Sounds like time with mum is off to a good start at least. Gratitude for small blessings.
 
wishing you peace as you spend time with your mum. It is hard to go home from so far away - and harder to say goodbye when it is time to return. Will you and your sister have to make those tough decisions of 'what is next for mum'? I know my sister and I talked a bit about future options but didn't have to put them into action as mum died unexpectedly.
 
Sitting here in my Study, having just finished my Quiet Time, listening to the boom! boom! boom! of fireworks outside.
 
We had some fireworks in our area but it was confined to an hour or less after dusk. Not as much as some years. Not that I'm complaining. I'm a bit tired of it, myself.
 
KayTheCurler said:
wishing you peace as you spend time with your mum. It is hard to go home from so far away - and harder to say goodbye when it is time to return. Will you and your sister have to make those tough decisions of 'what is next for mum'? I know my sister and I talked a bit about future options but didn't have to put them into action as mum died unexpectedly.
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No, mom is still functionning with help of home care. She also still cooks and bakes, though, less, and seems to turn to frozen meals more often. She has had two cooked eggs sitting on the countertop since I arrived on Sunday " to eat later". I will throw them out tomorrow, last thing she needs is a bout of diarrhea.
I signed myself up for participating in elections in September- Germany's new party AFD ( Alternative for Deutschland) has been gaining grounds rapidly and every vote counts.
 
I wonder if something like "Meals on wheels" is available for your mom? Our local hospital also has a supply of frozen dinners that are reasonably priced.
 
Good to hear that your mum is coping well MrsAnteater. Don't like to pour cold water on the situation but feel I must point out- so was my mum. Doing her own housework, shopping, cooking, medical appointments - totally unaided. No Home Care, no Meals on Wheels. I was there in May. We did things together. Talked about the relatives, the living and the dead. Mum died at the end of August without losing any of her abilities beforehand.
 
KayTheCurler said:
Good to hear that your mum is coping well MrsAnteater. Don't like to pour cold water on the situation but feel I must point out- so was my mum. Doing her own housework, shopping, cooking, medical appointments - totally unaided. No Home Care, no Meals on Wheels. I was there in May. We did things together. Talked about the relatives, the living and the dead. Mum died at the end of August without losing any of her abilities beforehand.
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that's what I would hope for
 
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