Almost Black Saturday

It rained almost all night and most of the day today.  So that made it an almost black Saturday.  It was like night time most of the day today.  But the Old Man and I had a good day.  He wanted to decorate the family room, so I was thrilled (truly) to go down to the basement and lug up a big box of decorations.  The family room looks pretty.  I think my Sweet Mother would approve.  Later on this week, I will go down to the basement and lug up the old school singing angel choir girl and the two big candles so we can light up the back porch. 

Stay tuned. 

Black Friday

Here at The Compound, it's not really a Black Friday; we'll just call it a Gray Friday.  It's cloudy and cold. 

But The Old Man and I had a good Thanksgiving Day.  We both made it through the day without crying - something that surprised both of us. 

I kept up my Thanksgiving Day tradition of shopping at Rite-Aid.  Years ago when they started being open on Thanksgiving Day, I decided that if they were going to be open, I'd go give them some business.  And the traditional purchase?  Toilet paper on sale.  Because you can never have too much toilet paper; that's what my Sweet Mother used to say. 

And last night, I decided to brave the angry mobs and went to Wal-Mart when they opened at 6:00 to get some Fruit of the Loom underwear on sale for $5 a pack, and to get The Old Man some sweatshirts, also for $5.   The mob wasn't really angry; they were there to get TVs on sale, and there was some pushing and pulling in that area.  But once I figured out the layout for their Black Friday sale, I pushed my cart through the store and made sure nobody cut in front of me.  I was there and back in about an hour; not too bad for a store that was packed. 

Thanks Again, Girls

It seems the Girls are back in production.  Tonight, we got five big eggs.  My Sweet Mother would be proud of them. 

It's Over

It's been a rough week and a half - waiting for us to have my Sweet Mother's Funeral.  But it's over. 

Me and the Old Man said we both slept a little better last night, and today, we are doing nothing but resting.  The visitors and relatives have gone home, and now it's just me and him here.  We need this time by ourselves to finish our grieving.  But we're ok today.  Who knows how we'll be tomorrow. 

Thank You, Girls

The Old Man and I would like to publicly than The Girls.  After almost two months of molting and not laying eggs, we got two eggs on Friday and one yesterday.  

In addition to molting, we truly believe they sensed things weren't right at The Compound for the past two months.  My Sweet Mother would go out to check on them 3 or 4 times a day.  

Anyhoo.  Keep up the good work, Girls.  We are counting on you. 

Friday, Friday

I've had problems with my iPhone for the past week, and I am first to say that the distraction has been very welcome.  

When the system updated two weeks ago, something happened and all of the 2000+ songs that I had downloaded on the iPhone were gone.  They are still in iTunes, but not showing up on the phone.  

I've tried a dozen different things that people online suggested but nothing works.  So later tonight when I have the strength, I am going to just reset the iPhone to the factory settings and start over. 

Wish me luck.  Stay tuned. 

Thursday, Thursday

I am still trying (key word) to get the 2000+ songs from my iTunes library back to my iPhone.  I am determined I will get the back on there.  But like I said the other day, it's a distraction that is helping me get through these days.  

Tuesday, Tuesday

I went back to work today.  There was nothing I could do here at the house except look at my cousin and her husband and The Old Man.  I needed to get back.  They kept him busy today, and work was plenty busy, so it was a pretty good day for both of us.  

I'm being distracted tonight trying to get all of the songs from my iTunes account back onto my iPhone, which mysteriously disappeared in the last couple of days.  I am the first to admit I am iTunes challenged.  So I am hoping for the best.

As always, stay tuned.

Team Minnie Update

Team Minnie Update Saturday 11/16

I am praying for strength as I type this update. At about noon today, my sweet mother took her last breath here on earth and went on to her heavenly home.

I can't thank all of you enough for the many prayers you've given for her and me and Bud over the past two months. We sure could not have gotten through this without them.

When we have the visitation and funeral arrangements finalized, I will let you all know.

A dear, sweet friend said something this afternoon that really hit me hard - but in a good way. I'm going to be honest - I've had to deal with a few issues in the past 24 hours, and she told me "WWMD?" - What Would Minnie Do. I decided then and there that was going to be my go-to help for the rest of my life. When faced with an issue where I could potentially say or do something not right, I am going to ask myself "What Would Minnie Do". She would surely say "God will take care of you" or "Let it go."

A year or so ago, I told some friends that my goal in life was to be just half the strong and sweet woman that my mother was. And that is still my goal. Her strength was passed on to me during the past two months.

Thanks again for the prayers and messages you've all given us during this journey.

Team Minnie Update

Team Minnie Update Friday 11/15/19

This is a hard update to give, but Hosparus is now in charge. I hesitated to even post this tonight, but I've had a lot of texts and calls, and it's easier for me to update on here at one time.

Thank you for all of the prayers you've given for the past two months. I don't even want to think of how things would have been if we hadn't had so many of our friends praying for me and my family. Just keep on praying for strength for us for the coming days, and for peace and comfort for our sweet Minnie.

Team Minnie Update

There's not a lot to report once again.  She's sleeping more each day, and that is to be expected.  But we've noticed that when she's sleeping, she's sleeping peacefully; not frowning or restless.  At this point, that's all we can hope for. 

Ohio Valley Weather Update

You would have thought last night was like late February of 1978 when we got the mega snow storm here in the 'Ville.  The Weatherazzi was all worked up over less than an inch of snow.  

But it is cold.  It was 18 when I left for work this morning, and now as we get ready to go visit my Sweet Mother, it's 20.  Yep, that's cold for mid-November.

And for the record - I cussed with each stroke of the broom a few minutes ago as I swept the snow off of the ramp.  Nuff said. 

Team Minnie Update

Team Minnie Update Monday 11/11/19

Not much to report. She still isn't eating or drinking.

I've had some texts, messages, phone calls and emails about wanting to visit Minnie. Right now, if you really want to make a visit, you would be more beneficial to stop by the house and visit with Bud. If you went to the nursing home, she would probably be asleep; and he would truly appreciate the visit. I know he would want to talk to somebody besides me.

Please keep up the prayers. We know that God is still at work.

Team Minnie Update

We haven't had much to update you all on the past few days - she's still not eating and drinking.  Tuesday night as we were leaving from visiting her, one of our favorite nurses came in to help her get to the bathroom and in her Minnie Mouse pajamas. She talked to us and suggested an IV since she was dehydrated. She called the doctor, and as soon as we had walked in the door at home, she was calling to get our official permission for the IV. They said they will give her the IV for 48 hours.

Bud and I were there yesterday afternoon for the previously scheduled care plan meeting with the department heads. They schedule these meetings two weeks after the patient is admitted. We had been dreading the meeting - not knowing what to expect. But as always, the Lord was in control. Each person there was genuinely concerned about her, and all said they would be doing all they could do. PT said that they would continue to work with her even when she doesn't want to - even if it is getting her move her arms and legs. But he also said she can walk when she wants to. The nutritionist said they would make sure she had a baked sweet potato every evening with supper - which was her favorite food. We told them good luck with that. The director of nursing said she was optimistic about the IV - she said she hoped once she got hyrdrated again, she would perk up. We're hoping the same.

All in all, we are very happy (not a real good choice of words) that everyone at Landmark is as concerned about her as we are.

Prayer request for my pray-ers -- as always, that she will start to eat and drink. But above all else, pray that the Lord's will be done.

Happy Election Day

The Old Man and I were up extra early this morning, and we were waiting in line to vote at 6:30.  We were surprisingly happy - there were quite a few people there when we got there, and when we left, there was a new crowd.  I hope this is a good indication - regardless of your candidate winning or losing, people still cared enough to come out and vote today.  

Team Minnie Update

There's not much new to report.  She still is hardly eating, but she did drink 3/4 of a protein shake tonight.  And for that, we are thankful.  

Ohio Valley Weather Update

On October 1, the high in Louisville was 97.  On October 31, the high was 37.   Nuff said.