A Difficult Day For Jess

Jessie slept over 12 hours last night and woke this morning stoned! It was pretty scary! She was hallucinating, her eyes wouldn't focus, it took her forever to answer questions and she cried. I called the doctor and he said that I could cut out the medication they had put her on - cold turkey - but it would take awhile for it to get out of her system.

It's been rough for her - and us - today. She's cried, whined, said she was scared, wanted us right next to her. Rachel came to help because I needed to go grocery shopping. (And shopping at Meijer's the day before Mother's Day was anything but non-stressful. It was a mad house!) The last 3 hours she's been whining for either Jon or me to sit next to her and hold her. It's pathetic. It's also getting on my nerves.

Well, she just came downstairs to sit next to me while I'm on the computer holding my hand! She wanted me to check my phone to see if we're having a storm tonight, too. She has a love/hate relationship with storms.

Your continued prayers are appreciated!

Thursday and Friday

Thursday was a "vacation day" for Jessie and me. Brenda wanted to take Jessie to Port Huron to see a butterfly exhibit and I invited myself along. I like going to Port Huron.

Jess and I picked up Brenda and we drove to the Birchwood Mall. We parted and I went shopping and they went to the exhibit. Fifteen minutes later Brenda texts me and said they were done! Unfortunately, there were too many kids there and she refused to go in the exhibit, which really wasn't worth traveling over 50 miles to see. Well, at least I bought a couple shirts at Penney's.

We ate lunch at Cheap Charlies, which is a favorite of mine. Bill and I ate there years ago when it was in a different location. They have really good food. We went to the Family Christian Store then went down under the bridge and watched for big boats. That was a bust. No big boats. BUT, we did manage to get Jess out of the van and on the bench - for about 3 minutes. She refused to sit anywhere except the ground. We drove back home.

Around dinner time Jessie became very aggitated and was crying hard and crying for Brenda. We couldn't figure out what was going on. She ended up in bed and asleep by 9:00 p.m.

Today Jess woke up tired. She was up for an hour or so then went pack to bed. Rachel came and took her out to breakfast and the post office. Later they went to McDonald's for a grilled chicken wrap and to a park in Rochester. When they got home, she began to cry and be very upset again. I finally called the NP who has prescribed her medication and she feels that she is having anxiety attacks and we need to up her medication. I feel so bad for her. She's not a happy girl, that is for sure. Please pray that we can get the right dosage for her.

Brianna came and did gardening and cut the back grass. My neighbor, Mike, helped us get the mower working because it wouldn't start. I helped a bit, too. I did some weed wacking. After dinner the torrential rains came - we needed it.

Jessie wants to go to bed and she won't go upstairs without me. Says she's scared. So, I'll close for now.

Tuesday and Wednesday

Yesterday was a down day for me. I wasn't feeling well. I had heartburn all afternoon and evening. I was tired, listless and run down. (Anyone remember that line? I'll have to get some Veggie Veta Vitamins!) I just didn't feel like blogging. I took Papaya pills and used DigentZen (doTERRA essential oil) and slept in the chair. I was fine when I woke this morning.

Today I had several stops to make in the morning and I took care of Jessie in the afternoon. Debbie was leavin' on a jet plane (I know you remember that line!) to visit her Mom for Mother's Day. Diane and Chris came for dinner at 5:00 p.m. then most of the women going next week to the Win-Some Women Retreat came at 7:00 for a pre-retreat get together and ice cream sundaes. There are 3 vehicles traveling in our group and we needed to coordinate times and places and important information. From the fun we had tonight, I can hardly wait until we leave next Wednesday.

Jon worked all day in his garden and Doreen's daughter, Brianna, came and continued cleaning and putting down new mulch in my garden. I am so pleased with the way it looks.

And Another Week Begins

Memphis finally got his holiday bath. And, we added a defuring to the grooming. They did an excellent job and he looks - and smells - so nice!

I took the van to the dealer because there was a grinding noise from the back passenger wheel sometimes when I applied the brakes. I just had new brakes put on a couple months ago, so I wasn't sure what it was. I was asked if it was making the noise when I dropped it off. My answer: "Of course not!" That would be too easy. They found nothing wrong. Figures.

From Winter To Summer In A Couple Days

I think it reached the lower 80's today. It was warm outside. That's Michigan for you. I just turned off the furnace this afternoon. Thankfully, Bill insulated our addition very well and it stays cool in our "new" part until we have days of 80's or 90's. It is uncomfortably hot upstairs, though. We may have to turn on the window air conditioners soon.

After breakfast I sat down on the couch to listen to a sermon by our new pastor who will start on July 1. I think I heard about 5 minutes of it and woke up to silence. I turned on another one and did the same thing! I was so disappointed. Because I had to sleep in a chair for months due to my knee and shoulder surgeries, my body must think it's supposed to go to sleep when I sit on the couch with my feet up.

Jess and I went to Subway for lunch then we shopped a bit at Kohl's just to get out. Jessie takes after her Grandma Jonas (me, too, I guess) in shopping. There are so many things in stores that she feels she needs to buy. Thankfully, I can change her mind by saying we'll see about that for her birthday, or Christmas, or whatever holiday is next. When she got home she lined up her purchases on the couch to show Jon when he got home from work. They sat on the couch together "talking" about her day and Jon exclaiming over her items. That blessed my heart.

A Beautiful Day

It was almost 80 degrees today with blue skies and fluffy white clouds. A cool breeze added to the perfect day. Doreen came and worked about 3 hours in my flower bed. I worked on the corner of the house where the new shed is going. Doreen also put down new mulch. It's beginning to shape up. I am thrilled that I was able to work and not suffer for it. I'm a bit uncomfortable, but nothing like I have been previously working outside.

Jessie and Shiloh seemed to have a good time together, although they didn't interact much. They were both on different iPads. Jess and I left around 12:30 and went to the post office, bank and McDonald's drive thru to get our picnic lunch. After Doreen left I sat on the swing in the back yard and read a book for about an hour. That was especially nice. Now I just need to get the deck cleaned up so I can sit on the deck!

I'm Getting Ready To Go

Yesterday I had my hair done and today it was a pedicure. I'm getting myself in what little shape I can get it in by May 13. Losing the 30 pounds I had wanted to lose is a dream gone bad. I might be able to lose 2# by then. I guess I'll just have to remember that I'm not over weight - just several inches too short!

Myself and 10 other women are going to Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel for the Win-Some Women Retreat. I went last October and wanted to see what a trip to the Island in May would be like. Jon's taken the week off of work and Jessie's aides are lined up to help during the day and the weekend. I'm very excited that Diane and Randie will be going with us, too. We have not vacationed together in YEARS. I'm looking forward to this. A LOT!

Jessie was whiny and crabby most of the day. When Debbie left I sat down to rest on the couch and Jess began yelling at me. I refused to go to another room. I closed off my ears and she just had to deal with my presence. I hope tomorrow is better. That's what I say every night.