Nita left us three years ago and I cannot believe that I was confused and thought the anniversary of her death in 2022 was later in this month.
But no.....Nita went to heaven on the 7th....
I should have remembered and called her husband and children.
But I forgot. I forget a lot lately and have been concerned that I may have dementia.
This morning I received a message that said my MRI report was available.
I read the text and took my time making a first cup of coffee and took it out to the gazebo to read the report. All is well. I had a TIA in 2022.....it was weird as it was 2-2-2022 at 2:22 in the afternoon.
I'll never forget it. I was writing in my book Children in the Closet and had given myself 20 minutes to write before taking a break. I had just looked up at the clock and then the world shifted. I was in the camper at the ranch and it felt like the camper had tilted. There was a vacuum sound and I was unable to stand up straight. I was concerned that something had happened that endangered Louis Dean so I lurched my way out into the front room. It took a few minutes before things went back to normal.
Well, that TIA showed up in my brain but nothing else. Praise God!
My main concern has been if I can keep my mind together so I can take care of Louis Dean.
I am so grateful for this good report!
I've been working on my book and am nearly at the end of chapter 43.
I think the writing will go faster now.
2003 was such an important year in my life and it's an emotional journey to go back and relive that time in both words and emotions.
Still, I'm making progress and am looking forward to completing my story.
Louis Dean and I meant to go to church today but I had a restless night and didn't get much sleep.
It's a real challenge to get Louis Dean up and ready and out to the car and I just wasn't up to it this morning. Instead I watched Fellowship Church online and knew I had made the right decision.
Louis Dean has a doctor appointment this week and I have discovered that he can't handle too many activities without getting disoriented.
He can't really follow the church services anymore so I concentrate on reading the Bible and devotional books with him instead.
Today I did my routine housework while Louis Dean worked on some projects outside.
It's not easy but we make it work.
I made Chinese food for our late lunch and early dinner. Sweet and sour chicken with rice and pork egg rolls.
We ate and then watched our movie of choice....
Such a fun movie and SUCH a relief from watching a John Wayne movie!
Just saying!
My art table is set up and I intend to finish Sam's Santa this week as well as start a few new paintings.
The very firsts for 2025.
I normally paint a new Santa painting every year but I'm not sure I can do one for 2025.
This is a possibility...
Or maybe this one....
Or maybe one of my past paintings and that's what I'm leaning towards.
Closing my journal entry for Sunday, July 13th.....
Life is still good while it continues to be a challege.
I think that's true for all of us - no matter our age.
We are all facing issues and making decisions every single day of our lives.
Everyone!
Let's pray and trust God in making our choices.
14 comments:
Oh, so very thankful that your MRI was good and didn't show anything new or unusual. That is really good news and I am sure an answer to prayer for you. Yes, you have enough on your plate right now and need to maintain your own "wits" and good health. Praying God will continue to bless you with good health and strength for the journey. I know it hurts to lose a dear loved one, and sometimes even the anniversary of those dates is hard to deal with. But we try to remember the good things and happy memories and focus on that and it gives us a sense of peace, even though we miss those dear ones and always will. Please take care of yourself and pace yourself. You do what you feel you have to do, but allow yourself to rest and breathe. (((hugs)))
Hi Linda, I'm glad your MRI was good. Stress can cause memory problems, and it sounds like you are sure under a lot of stress. You and LD will be in my prayers this week. See you again soon!
Nita was a pretty gal. I know you miss her. I am glad your MRI came back good! ♥
Nita was a beautiful lady. My sister passed in 2015 at 56 and I miss her terribly.
I had a TIA when I was 21 and it was because of birth control pills. I was at work, and my vision was slanted and I couldn’t understand what people were saying - very scary. I couldn’t talk or walk straight. Fortunately it didn’t last long and I had no other occurrences. I haven’t thought of that in years.
It’s good your MRI was good. 👍🏻
I remember Nita. And how hard her death was and still is. I am so glad about your test results! I think you are feeling disoriented because your mind is kind of overloaded with taking care of Louis Dean. The more we love someone, the harder it is.
nita was such a love...and such a loss, i wish we could all live forever!! grief is such a universal experience everyone goes through it and handles loss differently. your santas are incredible...you are a very talented painter!!
I know you miss Nita alot, Losing a loved one is so hard-- just try to enjoy your sweet memories, So glad your MRI was good!! NOpe, I don't really think I have a green thumb--- whatever grows is JUST LUCK!! HA HA LOL. Have a great week and stay cool
Glad to hear that your MRI was good.
Your sister was such a beautiful lady.
I love sweet and sour chicken. I haven't had it in quite a while.
I think you are used to be so busy with travel included and please know you are doing well. Life slows down as we age and it's good to embrace a slower pace at home....y'all are doing great! Such lovely pictures of Nita...
Remembering a loved one can be bittersweet, Linda, and Nita will always be with you through memories. Good news on your health as you are being strong for you both.
Oh sweet friend...I wish we lived closer! That MRI simply said that you are overly tired and stressed. You really need to find some "you" time. Maybe back at the ranch with the children nearby to help? And Larry and I loved the CD movies. I remember back in 1986, going to the theater with friends from San Antonio, to see it on the big screen! SO fun!
Try to rest when you can...please!
big hug
Donna
Linda....you do what you have to do to get through each day. I love a Christmas card from you but feel free to post one to all of us on your blog page. As for your brain...stress makes it hard to focus and you have a lot of stress right now taking care of Louis Dean. I think you have to slow down and do what you can each day. Prayers for you and your sweet guy!!
So glad for a good report from your MRI! You have so much going on and so much responsibility with LD that it is no wonder that you are forgetting things! Be kind to yourself and give grace. You did this when you chose to watch church from home. You know this is a season of life, and like other seasons with caring for loved ones, we have to make adjustments to our normal schedules.
Nita was a treasure and I am thankful that one day in heaven I'll get to meet her!
You are such a blessing to me and many others in just being you. Yes, we all are at that place of forgetting and worrying a tab but you constantly show us to get back up and do the best you can and in doing so we are blessed. That is a true friend.
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