Chandy went for her 20 week check up on her baby boy this morning.
While they live in Big Spring, they must drive all the way to Midland for her appointments since she is a high risk pregnancy and the specialists are in a bigger city.
It was at this point when she was pregnant with Bella that they learned about the baby's kidney problems so she was, understandably, nervous as well as excited about this appointment.
The baby boy looks perfect!!!
And she said, YUP! He's still a boy!
It's wonderful to get good news always and especially now.
I am committed to not opening up any window to the world in the mornings until I have spent some quiet time with God.
I have put off starting one of the last two rooms in the house to clean - the sewing room.
I had pretty much piled it up as I was clearing out the other rooms as I went.
So today I put on my big girl panties and went to work.
First of all, I dealt with all the things I needed to do online.
My desk is in the sewing room so this still counts as 'work' to be done in there.
My #1 concern was finding a good number for my urologist and contacting him.
I needed to verify my appointment for next week and also ask for a refill for my bladder medicine as I have been out for a couple of weeks now. The pharmacy tried to call them but I guess their number had changed or something. I got through and they took my information and said my appointment would not be in person but a Tell something. On the phone, I am assuming.
A nurse will call and tell me what to do.
Next I filled out a follow up questionnaire regarding my knee surgery.
Then I went online to select the energy plan this year for our electricity.
The last thing was to order my blog2print book for the first quarter of 2011.
My 2010 Journal was made into two parts but I must have written more often that I did in 2010.
I've been getting a coupon in my email every month so this will help since I will need four books for 2011 and no telling how many for 2012 as I probably wrote some really long posts that year!
Kailey sent me a text asking if we could video chat.......
I told her in 2 minutes!
I had to at least put on some eyebrows and lipstick!
And I can use the clever disguises that are on the app.
Kailey found her little guitar and played a song for Granddad!
Then she played a special one for me.....so I would feel special, too!
I chatted with Logan next.
They are so good at technology!
There's not much I can do to fix all the problems of the world right now and it's crazy how we are all in this same situation together. I can pray - and I do - and I can stay busy doing postive things.
I decided to make a new recipe every day.
I chose a cookbook and started at the beginning.
This was the first recipe I came across that I had all the ingredients it called for.
Except, I guess I didn't. I didn't have green pepper or pimiento but I did have those small colored peppers. Close enough. I had the green onion! I followed the directions until it came to the seasonings......and I went a little wild with some organic dill, parsley, garlic salt and some white pepper. It was delicious!
Photo from the cookbook.....
You are supposed to let it sit in the fridge for awhile so I made us a sandwich lunch and we watched an episode of The Closer.
We are in the last season and know all of them by heart!
It has been our very favorite show!
After lunch, (whish was served around 3:00) I was thinking ahead to tomorrow so I made a pasta salad and used some fresh herbs from my garden.
By this time it was after 6:30 and I received notification - my prescription was ready!
My sweet husband went up to get it by way of the drive through
.
It was 3 weeks ago I came home from Fort Worth after visiting Lillian.
We have been pretty much in the house together ever since.
Today he wanted me to hear him play a new song.
His music continues to improve and this song he played along with Willie Nelson on YouTube.
He didn't even need his chord notations.
He was so excited and I was, too!
It's called 'Somebody Pick up my Pieces'.....written by Willie Nelson.
Louis Dean and I are so blessed because we can entertain ourselves for as long as it takes.
I will never run out of things to do and he will never run out of songs to sing.
Last night as I was doing my journal entry......I heard a whirring noise and looked up.
This gecko had caught his dinner and it was flapping its wings!
He was holding on to it and I suppose he was waiting for it to give up and die.
I took a pic and then went back to writing.
That thing FELL on me!!!!
It must have lost its grip and it fell straight down hitting my back and I am telling you - I came up off this chair so fast!!
I would like to give you an update on Summer.
Her spinal cord stimulator surgery would be an elective so she is on hold for now.
All her pain has returned and she is having a run of bad days.
She has been taking Celebrex and they say that IF you get the Covid 19 virus - taking anti inflammatory drugs can pose a problem. So she quit. And it is taking a toll.
I also take Celebrex so I am going to stop, too.
And with that I will say Goodnight!
Talk to you again tomorrow!
PS....does anyone know why spellcheck on blogger doesn't work anymore?
18 comments:
Louis Dean is so very talented!! I am so sorry about Summer, I had been wondering if the Covid would put her on hold. I have been making plenty of new recipes too. Our Pastor wants us to start sending out e-mails of recipes for each other to try during the isolation.
Ha! The elastic in mine is getting slack!
Ed and I both play and sing, he plays solitary on his computer, I pretty much do any craft that I can still see well enough to do. We aren't bored, but are concerned for everyone. This is a very new normal they are having to deal with. 😷
I know Lillian and all nursing home patients are missing their folks. 😞
I know you can stay busy for years without getting bored. We are so fortunate!💕 Still, look after each other. 💕
So much going on with you and I spend most of my time asleep. My blood pressure meds make me sleepy but I have to take them. I love the idea of you making a new recipe each day. I might try to do that. The trouble would be to have all the ingredients. Be safe.
Thanks for visiting, Linda. I've missed you and of course, missed a lot in your life. I'm so sorry for Summer--I get the drug problem. I've relied on prednisone for my asthma problems but it's not good right now-or ever.
Listening to LD lifted my heart. Be safe dear friend.
Jane 😘
Thank you for sharing your good news with us!
I am thankful that you and Louis Dean are well. I hate to hear that Summer can't have the surgery now as I know she needs it. My husband can't see the spine specialist until sometime in possibly May. He is in so much pain with his neck and we have no idea other than the doctor said arthritis and disc deterioration. This virus is stopping our world and I think that I want off the ride now. LOL!
Great job, Louis Dean!
I’m stopping to pray for Summer right now! I’ve been trying to stay away from Ibuprofen for the same reason. I have pain without it.
I made cinnamon rolls yesterday.
Tim and Sarah are both working today. He works outside and by himself but she’s at CFA and has more contact with people. We’re praying for everyone and asking that if we get sick, that’d be a mild case.
Good news is always welcomed. Sorry about Summer. That dip sure looks good. Just trying to focus on each day as it comes and be grateful for I live we3re the sun shines:)
Linda, we are feeling the cabin fever as well. I just read that the drs are seeing more younger people with the virus because the older people are hunkered down. It is a hard time for sure. I keep quoting my Bible Verse, What Time I am Afraid I will trust in thee. It is good you both have things to keep you busy. I like the idea of some new recipes. I may try that as well. So sorry for Summer...after having the relief and now having the severe pain again. Yes, I read that too about anti inflammatories. So distressing for people who need them. Take care and keep writing. I look forward to hearing what you and LD are up to!
Sorry Summer's surgery has been put on hold, I'm sure she'll be glad when the time comes she can get it. I've heard that certain meds can make the virus worse, Thankfully i don't take any. I like the idea of cooking something new every day,, I get tired of eating the same old things all the time. And it's wonderful that LD will always have s song for you! Just as its wonderful you have each other.
Listening to Louis Dean’s music as I write this. He looks so caught up in it...sweet. Okay, I am very sorry to read about Summer’s current troubles. So many waiting for elective surgeries, Praying for God’s mercy on Summer and all. Be sure you talk to your doctor about the Celebrex...perhaps there is a substitution. You are doing a wonderful job of meal preps...far better than anything I am doing. I can only think in brief sentences. 😁 Have you heard from Lillian? Stay busy! (That gecko would have sent me to the moon.)
wild clapping and GREAT job LD on that Willie song. I listend while I read. beautiful... glad you attack the sewing room, I still have not touched the computer room. it is a daunting task. glad you got to talk to your babies and sorry Summer is having a rough time and no surgery.
LD's music puts a song in my heart. You two are so good together...a match made in heaven for sure.
So sorry about Summer. Prayers continuing...
I would have jumped up too if I had a Gecko falling on my back. Creepy...
Take care and I know you will pull those Big Girl Panties up and press on.
The elastic in mine is getting a little bit droopy...
Take care and stay well.
Love coming here and learning about your adventures.
Sue
I am so sorry to hear of Summer's canceled surgery. This will effect every human on the planet unfortunately, even if we don't catch it. You are lucky you are not a minimalist and have lots of projects and things to do as well as LD. Hugs
Advice alert - re Celebrex - is that what your doctor says? Don't suffer if it is just a rumor... Stay safe
Aww thank you 🥰. It was very uplifting to know he looks just perfect. Sorry to hear about Summer 💔. At the drs yesterday I signed all my paperwork to get a tubal and they said as of right now if I was having my baby soon that they couldnt do it because no elective surgeries and a tubal is something elective. I have alot of friends having babies right now and I feel SO bad for them having to do it all alone.
I am so glad the little boy baby is doing good now.
Love your glasses.
I will pray for Summer.
This is really a confusing situation we are in right now.
STAY SAFE!
Oh Linda..thank you first of all for your love of the Lord and your prayer time. We have felt those prayers. Always enjoy your life, and all you accomplish, with your own health issues. You are sunshine. Love you tons.
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