Tabitha loves Louis Dean!
She used to sleep beside me!
Louis Dean was a busy man Sunday night.
He took a notion to adjust his metal shelf unit and in just a short amount of time, he had trashed that whole area!!
He put several of his instruments and things in the guest room so he could have more room to work on the shelving.
As soon as he got up Monday morning he went right to work.
He does love his room and is always changing things around and that is not a bad thing.
He stays busy what with one thing and another.
We went to Whataburger for a late lunch.
Cheers!
Our next stop was Home Depot.
He told me he needed an electric chain saw but while we were driving he suddenly remembered he already had one. And he even knew where it was!
Win! WIN!!
So I bought some top soil and a dishwasher!
Louis Dean suggested they deliver and install it and I was grateful for that.
Plus he bought six cans of brown spray paint!
That was cheaper than another chain saw so, okay.
Tuesday morning I was up early and dressed so I could pick Ilene up at 11:00 to take her to the airport. When I sent her a text that I was nearly ready, she called me and said, "It's tmorrow!"
I had put it on my calendar for both Tuesday and Wednesday!
Since I was all dressed up and no place to go, I picked up my new eye glasses.
This pair transitions to sunglasses and I am loving them!
Tuesday Treasures with Brenda and lunch and a visit at Chik-Fil-A.
I spied this John Wayne plate for $4 and I just knew Louis Dean would love it!
I love signage....
This cool pale color of green is so pretty.
A wine box for the special bottle of wine that Jesse gave me for Mother's Day.
I plan on opening it June 26th which will be our 20th anniversary.
This litte guy needs some surgery on his arm and then he will make a fun gift for someone I know!
Brenda found two tin stars - one for her and one for me!
I'm taking this curtain to the ranch with me and I know just where I'm going to hang it!
I could smell spray paint as soon as I stepped up on the front porch!
LD had been painting in his room again. Ugh.
He was napping so I brought my treasures in, took pictures and put things away.
By the time he woke up I had calmed down from the spary paint.
After all, it was already done.
Louis Dean is loving our nightly campfires.
He has plenty of firewood and keeps his chain saw handy so he can cut some up every evening.
Wednesday was a tough one.
I went in his room to check on him and he had bloodied his hand up trying to open up an empty spray paint can.
NOT a good thing to do!
I started crying and he kept saying, "I want the CAN!"
NO!!! It's dangerous if you pierce the can and I threw a hissy fit and gathered all three of the empty cans! He got the one he had been trying to open back out of the trash a little later but I found it and hid it. I was a bit of a basket case that day!
It's the constant being on alert that wears me out.
My eyes, ears, even my nose is sniffing out trouble.
I had been itching for a few days and, thinking it was fleas from the cats, I bought all manner of flea drops, sprays and such. Wednesday I had even more whelps and started researching what it could be.
Turns out I have stress hives!
Imagine that!
I forgot to say the new dishwasher was delivered but they could not install it because we didn't have a cut off valve. If it's not one thing it's another.
I took a deep breath and decided to leave that situation alone for the time being.
It's not like a dishwasher is necessary!
I sat by the fire with Louis Dean for awhile before going to bed.
He likes to sit out until the very last ember has gone out!
Thursday was a pamper day for us.
We both got pedicures and LD had a manicure, too.
Sherry printed off applications to apply for VA medical benifits while we were at the ranch earlier this month.
We have filled out as much as we can and will be mailing the paperwork off next week.
Just covering all my bases.
Billy is my Knight in Shining armor and came to my rescue this afternoon!
He installed the dishwasher complete with a cut off valve.
He saved the day and Louis Dean was not agitated at all but very grateful to him.
God is good and sends his angels/helpers when we need them.
Thank you, Billy! We do so love and appreciate you!
It's nearly June and I have yet to pick up a paintbrush.
I set the art table up on Wednesday.
There are still Christmas projects to finish and I want to try my hand at embellishing the green Santa canvas. I've seen this done on printed canvasses before and have been itching to see what I can do.
I haven't done any sewing or mending in months - which is totally unlike me.
A few days ago I threaded the machine and worked on some of my aprons. Added longer strings to some and shortening the length of others.
I'm still itching like crazy and wore a loose dress today.
I'm making an appointment with my dermatologist and am hoping that once I get down to the ranch this weekend I will be more calm and relaxed.
Dinner tonight.....
Manicotti, salad and brown and serve rolls with butter!
It's only 7:40 as I close out this journal entry tonight.
Tomorrow is another day!
18 comments:
Hi Linda. I love how you acknowledge the challenges but also look for the positives in each day. Sending you and LD love and prayers.
Hi Linda, I will.keep you in my prayers 🙏 ❤️ So lovely that you focus on finding good in situations. Enjoy your time.
We have both recently had bouts of eczema on our bodies. The dermatologist gave us ointment. Apparently it can be caused by stress. Maybe that is what you have. Please let what your dermatologist says. that is right, I haven't seen you paint in a long time! And it would be a good stress reliever for you.
God bless you, dear Linda. You are dealing with a lot and manage so much at once, I don't know how you do it. No wonder you are "itching". Please do get it checked out, however...make sure of what it is. I'm glad you will have some "down time" at the ranch for a few days. Sounds like a good prescription for relaxation and peace and quiet. I enjoy your posts so much, but I am amazed at all the things you are able to do! May God be with you, dear friend. (((hugs)))
Oh, Linda. I have been walking in your shoes. The stress of never knowing what/when/where things are going to happen is terrible. I ended up with sever autoimmune issues and could hardly move. Started right after Christmas and is just now easing out of my body. Totally stress related from being a full-time caretaker. Please take care of YOU...the hives are just a nudge to let you know you need a safe place to unload and that you need help. Don't be afraid to take it.
Enjoy every good moment you have together. Life is moving us all along too fast. Love to you- Diana
I am so sorry, Miss Linda. I know LD is your knight in shining overalls, but you should know that you are his angel in a glistening apron. The ranch will be better because he has more space outside and also you will be close to family. Know that we all wish you strength and peace. From Maryellen
How exhausting for you Linda....this is definitely a hard time in life...I am so sorry LD is struggling right now...I believe it's hardest for the caregiver...I hope you can find time to take care of yourself as you navigate your days...bless you both!
So sorry to hear about the itching. Stress can really do a number on you. I love how even through the tough times, you manage to find the good in life.
Sweet friend, increasing prayers. Stress hives are no joke! I'm asking for a special prayer for me on June 10. Devin is great, but it seems I have a very small problem - having 2 little procedures done. But, God is Good and will take care of everything. I do get nervous when you mention LD and chainsaw in the same sentence, but you do have to let him do some things, don't you. Glad you got the dishwasher in, sometimes the loading and unloading can be therapeutic! Love you girl.
Hugs to you Linda, you are such a good example of thankfulness amidst your trials. Yay for the dishwasher! I do love visiting you here, and please know you both are in my prayers. :)
Linda, the plumber Could Have installed the dishwasher if he'd gone to the meter at the street and shut the water off...just saying. Yes, you seriously do need a shut off valve though. If there was a leak, you'd want to shut the water off just at the area of the leak...kitchen and bathrooms...laundry room.
Hope you get things sorted!
Oh...and I think the Mexican Food place in Marlin has shut it's doors...
hugs
Donna
Hi Linda, I too have a itching problem that turns into hives and especially at certain times of the year...my helper??? Benadryl gel and also ice packs works wonders; I hope this helps you too.
I am starting to ITCH just reading all that has happened and this is the first post I have read, afraid to go back and see what else has been happening. the last time I saw my derm doc, I asked her what the red splotches were, all over my face, some the size of a BB and some twice that size, deep red splotches. she said have you been under any stress? brahahahahaha whoa boy... mine do not itch and they go away when I calm down, but come back when I freak out.
my stress, certain types of it, make my bowels feel like someone is twisting them out of my body.. I can calm it down by reading but if I do that in the middle of the night it awakens the "stressor" if you know what I mean. Love you and I am going to read the chapters of your book soon, I missed a couple of them, but if I read that it will not calm me down, it makes me angry at the world we live in and things that happen to the innocents.
Very stressful week for you and dang itching hives on top of it!! I hope yall are back at the ranch by now. The countryside is so calming and soothing for both of yall I think. Relax and enjoy . Spraying spray paint inside is a big no no--- dangerous fumes, glad yall are OK. The fires at night seem calming and good for Louis Dean, I love sitting and staring at them too 🔥 🔥. And at the ranch you can have even bigger ones. Be safe and enjoy the Holiday weekend! 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Wow - you are so busy - and taking care of Louis Dean just adds to it. You cook. Shop. Watch him. No wonder you can't paint. I have those hives - I was taking care of Andy when he was a baby and my mom in a nursing home. I get it.
I know you must be discouraged so many times but you always have the strength to get through it and you are an inspiration to all of us. I know you do it by the strength of God. Hugs to you both!
Linda, ya'll are in my prayers. I feel the same way you do, sometimes, and my husband doesn't have any issues other than he just doesn't pay attention. That's what I think anyhow. I can't begin to imagine what you deal with on a minute by minute basis. You are an angel.
Grace & Peace,
Pam
Who is this anonymous person that is being unkind on your blog and mine too?
Love you Linda and you are in my prayers. I hope this time at the ranch will be peaceful and will recharge your batteries.
This care giving is difficult. I'm glad you have such wonderful family and friends supporting you every step of the way.
Hope your itches are healed asap.
(((hugs)))
Sue
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