GOT A MINUTE OR TWO

PACEMAKER AUDIO ALERT ~"AGAIN"

The other morning, we hear a "beep beep" and thought it was an Amber Alert on my phone. Then my dearest said, "no, it's coming from me". It was an "audio alert" put out by the pacemaker. Called the doctor and he wanted him to go to ER, so our son Myk took him. They were so busy and since it was not a heart attack, or blood...he waited for several hours in the waiting room. Finally, they got him a room. He hasn't had a hospital visit for some time and for that we are thankful.

After eleven hours in ER they determined he just needed his pacemaker re-calibrated. He is at the doctor as I type this to have that done. So, he's good to go...modern technology. He will be 89 in November, so every day is a gift.

UPDATE: That happened August 24th, and today it did it again, an audio alert. Called the doctor and our daughter, Michel is taking him to the office as I type this update. I was going to post this last week, but somehow life got in the way. It may result in a new pacemaker. We will see!

BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

It was marvelous weekend with my sister, Donna.

Turning 91is quite a milestone! She has health issues that anyone her age would but has a young attitude and is loving each day the Lord gives her.

She has two sons, Scott who lives with her and is her caregiver, and Stewart, Scott's older brother who was killed when he was 30 in a work-related accident. Her husband passed away a few years ago. We are so happy that Scott is single and able to take care of her.

She has been the favorite Aunt of our children, and they love her like a mother. She never missed a birthday and all but Jill who lives in Oregon was able to take me and celebrate her special day.

Our son Myk, Aunt Donna, Scott, Julie and Michel. I love that my kids made the effort to make sure I was able to spend her 91st birthday with her. A five-hour drive but enjoyed being with my children.

Here's looking at you!

I was calming sitting in my recliner when I felt eyes looking at me. We are the second story, and this guy was stopping for a peak before continuing up the tree to the roof (I guess).

Since I had a bad experience with a mother possum nesting under the hood of my car with her six babies, I'm a little Leary of possums. We still wonder how long I was driving around with her and her family before we discovered her. Animal Control took them in a sack up in the woods and let them out. Didn't know they were an endangered species. I'm glad they didn't dispose of them. The babies were rather cute, but mama was ready to fight for them.

Our adult children and I will be traveling up North this weekend to celebrate my sister Donna's 91st birthday. She is such a strong and lovely woman. Been through a hard life in many ways, but she has the most beautiful attitude. We are excited that she is well enough for a little celebration. Up on Friday, back on Sunday, but at our age, you never know how many more birthdays the Lord might gift us.

It's been a LONG, LONG time!

It has been a long, long time since I posted anything, in fact July 11th. It's not because I didn't want too, but because life got in the way. I had to decide where my priorities were and I just needed a break from blogging to get myself through several medical issues. I needed to remember I'm 85 not 60! HaHa My body is ready to accept that, but my brain is kicking and screaming. That said, I do plan to get back in the groove and even if it's not exciting news, I want to be in touch again with all of you. I have visited you often but haven't left very many messages.

The above picture was taken at Geezers Restaurant with my daughter after my appointment to get jell shots in both knees for arthritis. One of my "issues".

Until next time!

BABIES AND BUTTER

I had the pleasure of attending a baby shower for a dear friend who has three little girls. Thank Heaven for little Boys. Yeah, they get a boy. Will he ever be loved by those big sisters. It's so fun shopping for baby showers. I added a cute pair of blue with white hearts PJs for Mama. Babies always get more than they can use before they outgrow it.

Since the theme of my blog is "B" today, I will share the kitchen towel my daughter gave me knowing my love of Butter!!! This is the motto of the French Chef I watch on YouTube ~ Pierre

How do you feel about BUTTER?

SUNFLOWERS AND SUMMER SALADS

We have a window ledge outside the front door. I try to decorate it with the seasons. The last time I was shopping I saw this Sunflower and thought it would look lovely on the ledge. This can carry over to Fall.

During the summer heat, we have been enjoying salads for dinner. This one is a combination of veggies and fruit on lettuce. Topped off with boiled eggs, beets, shredded cheese and a few crackers.

This one is very similar, but I added a little more protein with strips of leftover port roast, avocado, and cucumber slices.

Two other salads we enjoy are potato salad, and pasta salad. What are your favorite summer salads.

OCEAN WAVES AND MEMORIES

Since I'm still figuring out how to do things on my new computer, and since my original blog layout is messed up, I will use this lovely beach picture for my header until I figure it out. I love this scene, as my heart has always loved the beach.

We were fortunate to serve in a Missionary Church is Santa Barbara for six years. Our youngest daughter Jill was born there. The three older siblings were school age, so every morning when I would drop off the children at school, I would head to the beach. Put Jill under my sweatshirt and nurse her and she would fall asleep to the sound of the waves.

Those are my treasured memories of Santa Barbara.

Fast forward...... Jill as an adult, has always lived by the ocean, whether San Diego, Encinitas, or Brooking OR, she never lost the sound of those early waves.

I'm going to keep the picture as my header, but now you know the story behind it!

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