The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

Friday gratitudes…. Posted by Cindy on 7/11/2025, 10:31 am Please share!

Friday Gratefuls Posted by Delta on 7/11/2025, 11:06 pm, in reply to "Friday gratitudes…." Though my husband is feeling better, he still thought he had an infection, and those are hard to get rid of with diabetes, so he called to get a prescription for antibiotics. After he got home, his back was itching. I found a tick embedded where it was itching. I am grateful that the antibiotic he was prescribed is the main one they give for Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. I hope that he is covered and doesn't get either of those. Paula sounded in a better place today. I know that it is difficult with all the pain, infection in her system, and massive doses of antibiotics, but it won't last forever. An old friend is coming to see me for a couple of days next week. It will be fun to see her again. A peaceful day after hours of storms loud storms yesterday.

Thank you. Did you get the tick out) nt Posted by Paula on 7/12/2025, 12:20 pm, in reply to "Friday Gratefuls" F7

I did Posted by Delta on 7/12/2025, 1:55 pm, in reply to "Thank you. Did you get the tick out) nt" Made a picture of it and noted the date on the calendar. It was a male Lone Star tick.

Oh yuck Posted by Cindyh on 7/12/2025, 2:19 am, in reply to "Friday Gratefuls" I got that tick bite in 2021 the first year we had the cabin and we had to have a tick panel done and it was Rocky Mountain. It was so hot and swollen and red. I was so lucky I didn’t get Alpha Gal. I hope he does Ok

Cinq Choses Pour Moi Posted by Krista on 7/11/2025, 3:45 pm, in reply to "Friday gratitudes…." 1) Ray is off today and got lots done around the Hammstead 2) gorgeous weather forecast for both Saturday and Sunday 3) going to my friend Naomie's wedding tomorrow. She has been with fiance for 20 years and they're finally making it official. She's a hoot! 4) Dad will know next steps on Thursday morning this week 5) music festival next weekend - we may go both nights - glad I got tickets from the station

Mine... Posted by Beverly on 7/11/2025, 2:17 pm, in reply to "Friday gratitudes…." - I am hoping for no rain tomorrow. The weeds are everywhere EEK. If no rain, mike and kids will weed tomorrow. Finallly slept last night. Murray snuck in some weeding in one small spot. Not suppose to do that. It looks great, however. I might make some chicken veggie soup. in the mood. I love soup anytime. You wonderful ladies... I love you so much.

Beverly can Posted by Delta on 7/11/2025, 3:15 pm, in reply to "Mine..." either of you get up from a low to the ground seat? I bought a sturdy wooden stool from the Amish when the children were small. I take it out in the garden for 15 to 30 minutes and weed the flowers. It doesn't feel like work and it gives me some minutes in the sun. My flowers are so thick right now that they don't need weeding but I will need someone this fall to dig up a lot of them to move. I am glad that you got sleep last night. I learned that my iron was a little low so I have been taking a low dose of OTC iron. I have been sleeping better most of the time since starting it and I am so grateful. I was at the end of my rope not sleeping. We had thunderstorms off and on all afternoon yesterday. I have been in the mood for soup ever since.

Mine Posted by Paula on 7/11/2025, 11:37 am, in reply to "Friday gratitudes…." Good talk with Carin this morning. Trying me to stay focused on the moment instead of worrying about EVERYTHING! It's Deborah's birthday. We'll be 'celebrating' it when she comes to run the antibiotics at 1. You guys caring about me I don't want to blow this topic up but merely mention that I think I will call an attorney. Want to be able to write up a kind of narrative before I do. My mind is still muddled. I'm sure that will resolve at some point. I felt hungry yesterday. A sign that my body may be normalizing?

Paula Posted by Beverly on 7/11/2025, 12:54 pm, in reply to "Mine " Hunger... it makes sense. We shouldn't dwell on the past. Plan for the future. But, take it one dayat a time. Have a nice 'celebration' with Deborah.

I hope that you Posted by Delta on 7/11/2025, 12:08 pm, in reply to "Mine " and Deborah have a good celebration of her birthday. This post sounds as if you are getting a bit stronger. It is good to hear you sound more like you.

Carin's talk was good this morning. Posted by Paula on 7/11/2025, 12:15 pm, in reply to "I hope that you " Helped with regaining some hope that that this isn't my life. LOL on 'celebrating' but she has no family or close friends so beats being alone. I'll take her to dinner when I'm able to. I smiled at your post below about being in the 220s. Maybe for the first time in my life, I need to eat MORE to gain strength back! Still good choices.

I am glad that Posted by Delta on 7/11/2025, 6:28 pm, in reply to "Carin's talk was good this morning. " she helped you to realize that this is not your life, it is just a stopping place to better things. I remember right before you got the infection that you mentioned not hurting as much already and it was been, what?, a week.

4 weeks Posted by Paula on 7/11/2025, 7:06 pm, in reply to "I am glad that " Surgery the 5th. Felt good a week later. Then it went to hell a few days later

I certainly sounds like Posted by Delta on 7/11/2025, 11:09 pm, in reply to "4 weeks" the surgery worked. After the infection is gone you will be amazed at how you will feel.

Paula. Posted by Beverly on 7/11/2025, 12:48 pm, in reply to "Carin's talk was good this morning. " Yes... keep the hope going. It takes time... phooey. Try and eat more when you can. Love you, sweetie.

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