Another Friday

Debbie and Jess had breakfast out as usual.  Jon and I also went to breakfast at the same restaurant.  It was fun watching Jess interact with two older gentlemen that she has gotten to know there and then walk right past Jon and I and not notice us until a good 5 minutes later.  Then a loud: "MOM!" 

Debbie and Jess went on some errands, came home then went to the Rec Center for Gym Class.  Again Jess seemed to have a great time.  Jon and I went to the doctor for a recheck on my swollen foot and leg.  It appears that I have venous insufficiency.  Because of the blood clot that still remains in the back of my knee and the scar tissue that has formed, I will always have a narrower blood vessel and may have swelling off and on for the rest of my life.  Ok then.  At least it doesn't require further surgery or anything major.

From the doctor's we went to Kee's Pets and Jon bought more fish for his aquarium.  Then he dropped me off at Lois' and I finished packing 2 rubbermaids and did one more.  Later, Jon and I took 5 to the post office and mailed them off to Haiti. 

I fixed a quick dinner before I went to church for the first session in a Spiritual Growth Conference that is being held this weekend.  Tomorrow's session begins at 8:15 a.m. then finishes on Sunday morning.

Another Packing Day

Brenda and Jess dropped me off at Lois' and we spent the day packing boxes to go to Haiti and doing paperwork.  Brenda and Jess went to Meijer's, home, McDonald's then bowling.  Jon isn't home yet from work so I can't tell you what kind of day it was for him.  My foot is still swollen and the incision in my knee hurts.  Weird.  I have a doctor's appointment in the morning so we'll see.

Today was a very cold, blustery day.  I guess the morning was the worse with high winds and snow which made roads treacherous. Tonight the temperatures will be below zero with wind chills in the way below zeros.  Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that Saturday is March 1 and spring should be coming soon.  The only thing I don't like about spring is the tornados. We've come very close to too many lately. 

A Restful Day

I didn't do much today other than a couple loads of wash and folded clothes.  I sat in my chair for the most part and kept my leg elevated.  I think it's a little better, but I haven't taken a look at my foot since this morning.  It's more uncomfortable to walk on.  Oh, well.  We'll see what the water pills do.  I think it's odd that only one foot and leg is swollen - my surgery leg. 

Plan B Day

I was planning on having the "girls" over this morning for our "Healthy Girlfriends Club" but ended up at the doctor's instead.  For the past couple of days I've noticed that my left foot looked a little swollen.  By bedtime last night it was very swollen.  This morning I felt like my leg was swollen - which it was. Another Doppler was ordered for this afternoon but nothing was found to be causing the swelling.  No blood clots - Thank You Jesus!  I had come home and packed my hospital bag before going for the test because I was sure it was another blood clot. 

Since it's not a blood clot, my doctor has no idea what is wrong.  He gave me Lasix to take and another appointment on Friday. There's something going on because I also gained 5.8# in one week - I've NEVER done that in my life.  I know I overate a couple days, but not 6 pounds worth!!!!  Prayers would be appreciated - Thanks!

Jess and Brenda went to the Rec Center and spent quite a bit of time in the pool.  They did so many exercises in the pool that Brenda was very tired when they returned.  They also played in the Gym after pool time.  I put Jess to bed awhile ago, but I can still hear her talking! 

Jon took me to the doctor's today.  Sort of.  I ended up driving us to the doctors office and home.  He looked worse than I did.  He was exhausted.  The last three 12 1/2 hour days were difficult.  He's already in bed and probably asleep.      

Thanks Goes To My Snowmobile Boots

Lois and I spent the day together.  We went to an appointment for her then had lunch.  We drove to Micro Center in Madison Heights and bought a special battery for her lap top computer to take back to Haiti.  I stopped at Kee's Pets for Jon because a couple of his fish had spots and I bought some medicine for them.

After I took Lois home I went to Home Depot where I bought 100 pounds of all-purpose sand.  I had an employee put them in the basket for me and another employee put them in the van.  When I got home I was able to move them from the back of the van to the inside of the garage.  Then I put my snowmobile boots on.  Everything is ice around here and I certainly don't want to fall.  I was able to take out the two large garbage cans for pick up tomorrow.  I have to admit it was hard, but at least I didn't even slip, thanks to my snowmobile boots that have to be at least 25 years old.  Then I scooped dirt on the ice in the drive way where people would need to get out of their car and come to the sidewalk or garage.  We'll see if it helps. I'm pretty pleased with myself for trying and accomplishing such a huge job. Hoorah for me!

A Not So Quiet Day

Well, it began quiet.  I gave Jess a bath then we spent a few minutes praying and singing a couple "Jesus songs" before we went to McDonald's for pancakes and sausage.  That went well - sort of.  The place was packed and at first there was no where to sit.  Two men got up and left so we could sit down.  That was nice of them, otherwise we would have had to eat in the van.  With syrup that would have been a bit sticky.

Jess and I then picked up Lois and brought her to our house so I could help her with her new Kindle and proof read her next prayer letter.  That's when the yelling and crankiness began.  When we went out in the living room to pray, it got much worse and I went to see what was going on.  Jess had gotten on a site on Utube where a teacher in a classroom was abusive.  She was so agitated and upset that I had to hold her to calm her down.  I'm sure it reminded her of the abuse incident in her classroom that began her PTSD many years ago.  That fight ruined our lives from that day forward, as well as the lives of several other young special needs adults.  If I could go back to that day, I would have fought harder to find out what happened and gotten her therapy right away.

Things were better for a couple hours but when we got home from taking Lois back, she began screaming at me.  That lasted hours.  Looking at the calendar, she's right on target to begin her period on Friday.  The week before is usually pretty difficult.  I hope she treats Debbie and Brenda better than she has me this afternoon. 

A Pleasant Afternoon Out

Jess and I lazed around this morning, ate breakfast in our pajamas then when Rachel came, Jess got dressed and went downstairs.  I continued to sit in my chair and rest.  In the afternoon I went to one of our Stephen Minister ladies' house for our monthly social get together.  There were 6 of us today.  Jean had the most beautiful cups and saucers for us and served various kinds of tea.  Several of us brought desserts.  Our planned 2 hours turned into 3 and I believe everyone had a good time.  It was a great get together. 

I stopped on the way home and bought McDoubles and small fries for our dinner.  I didn't eat lunch, so Jess and I ate an early dinner.  Jon ate when he got home from work.

I have a specific prayer request.  My friend, Lois, has been diagnosed with gout in both hands.  They are swollen and very painful.  She is in the midst of packing up and preparing to go back to her ministry in Haiti.  Please pray that her hands will heal quickly and that there will not be any recurrence of this in Haiti.  Also, there is a scheduling glitch in her returning.  She can get as far as Port-au-Prince but would have to wait for at least a week for a flight north.  Please pray that God would work out those logistics, too.  Thanks.