Thankful Thursday | not wrecked
This week, I am thankful:
that I didn't feel wrecked after my shifts
A lot of times, I feel kind of wiped out for 24 hours after I clock out from a string of three shifts.
But I worked five 12-hour shifts in six days, and oddly, I felt great on my first day off, which was yesterday.
I have no idea why this happened, but I will take it!
(Maybe my iron supplementation kicked in? Maybe it's that I've been faithful about wearing compression socks lately? Maybe I'm just getting used to this nurse life?)
for how much compression socks help
I was a little hit or miss with wearing them at first, but I have been wearing them basically every work shift recently because they doooooo help.
My feet and lower legs hurt way less when I wear the socks, and my feet are not at all swollen after a shift. Amazing!
(Mine are nothing fancy: I have one pair from Amazon, and two pairs from a local scrub store that was closing.)
that I love my job so much
I love the work I do, I love my coworkers, I love meeting all my interesting patients, I love that I am challenged and that I learn so many things every day...and I know I am so lucky to feel this way about my job.
for the joy of having my own place
I don't use Waze that often, and when I opened it up recently, I realized the "home" was still set to my old house.
I set it for where I now live, and when I saw the little house icon pop up on the screen, in my current neighborhood, with the "Home" label, my heart felt a little burst of happiness.
I don't own the house, but this is my home now, not the other place. This is my life now, not that other life.
I never, ever have to go back to that house, to that life, and I am endlessly grateful.
for spring blossoms
Things are getting beautiful out there!
for all the sunshine
The sun was out allllll day yesterday for my first day off from work, and I appreciated it!
that it's not entirely dark when I get home from work
Look! It's not pitch black when I get out of my car now!
for a funny pear
She looks a little disappointed with life.
Maybe she needs to make a thankfulness list. 😉
I love the pear! She looks a little prickly 😉
Thankfuls:
1. I had a wonderful week at home with my parents. We went for walks in the countryside, watched films, played boardgames and enjoyed hanging out in general. I also got to look after my sister's cat which was a lot of fun (apart from the early calls for breakfast and the time she brought in a mouse) and reminded me of how much I want to get my own kitty soon. My sister and her boyfriend came over for Easter after they got back from their vacation and we also celebrated my dad's birthday 🙂
2. I also got to see some friends and had fun going to a pub and spontaneously doing the pub quiz.
3. My flight back was delayed...not thankful for that, but at least I had a relaxed morning the next day before going to work in the afternoon. I went for a walk with a colleague after work yesterday and we enjoyed the sunshine in the park.
4. I went to the gym yesterday, despite not really feeling like it, and went up to the next set of dumbbell weights! I can lift 9kg now (not sure what that is in lbs). After the gym I went for a lovely swim in the sea.
5. The new series The Testaments (the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale) came out yesterday which I'd been looking forward to for months. It did not disappoint and, while it's a chilling watch, it was fantastic with some very apt lines about our current society. I can't wait for next week's episode!
Prickly Pear—I love it (and the em dash).
The book, The Testaments, was extraordinarily good, too!
Seconding your love for the em dash! I also very much enjoyed the book. I'd like to read it again but suspect it will be on a long waiting list from the library thanks to the TV series. Are you going to watch it? The timeline doesn't really make sense but it was very good aside from that,
A Kg is 2.2 lbs so almost 20 lbs. I do so love metric.
Sophie in Denmark,
FYI: 9 kg is slightly less than 20 pounds (lbs)!!! That's quite an accomplishment! And it sounds like you had a lovely vacation, minus the flight delay and the "gift mouse". 🙂
Thank you!!!
Love the pear! I tend to avoid mirrors, but I imagine that’s how my “do you know what, I’m just gonna let that slide” face looks.
Thankfuls:
--For the opportunity to catch up with my friend yesterday. Bonus that she's the preschool teacher and I was subbing for her assistant yesterday and the two hours I was there were mostly free play/recess times. This meant I also got paid while we talked. 🙂 (With many interruptions, because it's a preschool, but still.)
--For friendships in general that I have formed here. This is the first place in my adult life that I really have made friends. It's not something I've ever been very good at--or, to be frank, ever tried much with--and I don't know if it's my phase of life, change in circumstances, this particular community, or what, but it's nice.
--For the fresh flowers in my house. I made four separate arrangements of the flowers that I didn't want to put on the altar because their colors didn't work well, but they're making me happy all over my house. This is the only time I buy fresh flowers (otherwise they're either from my garden or the roadsides), and I'm enjoying them very much.
--For the cream in my coffee. Lent is over, Christ is risen, and my self-imposed black coffee penance has ended. Alleluia, indeed.
--For a good meeting with school staff during which they basically said yeah, your son doesn't qualify for official services in this one area, but we'll find ways to help him anyway.
--That he didn't qualify. He's not deficient in anything, just sort of low average in one thing that he really doesn't care about. But he's so far above average in other things that this one thing was much more frustrating to him. Now I can tell him with certainty that there is no reason he can't do this, he just has to work harder at it than other things. Maybe it will give him the motivation.
If it isn't too personal a question (and if it is, please ignore), was there a reason you didn't try and make friends? I didn't have many friends when I was younger, although I did try - and looking back as an adult, I can see that being undiagnosed autistic was a large factor as I was socially awkward. I still feel socially awkward and don't always get 'invisible rules', so to speak, but I have a lot of friends now. Either way, I'm glad you have friends now 🙂
Short answer is I didn't want to. Longer answer is that I only have so much energy for talking/emotional connection/the attention that has to be paid to personal relationships, and pretty much all of it was used for my family as I had four children in ten years. Friendships are secondary to that, for me. Also, I grew up in a military family and was pretty used to leaving friends behind, so it didn't really feel strange to me to not have close friends. I didn't really feel a lack. Growing up, my family was always my constant, not my friends, and it's still that way now. I didn't really seek out the friends I have now so much as kind of grow into friendships over years of shared experiences. And now with older children, I have more energy (and time!) for friendships.
That makes sense. On the flip side, I've never felt a need to have kids (although I am open to it) because I know how time and energy that will take, and I like reserving that for my friends, immediate family and myself. I really appreciate my space! If I spend a day with friends I always need a day to myself to recharge my social batteries. Thanks for answering!
Interesting that you mention the military as one of the factors. I attribute my lack of deeper friendships in part to moving all the time as a child due to the military. I think deep down, I figured why bother, one of us (or both) will move (and of course this was long before cell phones and computers). It wasn't until high school, where we were out of the military, and moved back to a town we had been before, that I began to make a friend or two. Being a natural introvert did not help either. Fast forward to now, where at 62, I still struggle to make deep friendships - between introvert, adhd and conditioning, I lack some of the skills (reaching out, making time, etc.) It probably doesn't help that my 2 adult daughters are such good humans that we do stuff together all the time! I do work on being a better friend, and taking the opportunities that are put in front of me to continue to maintain friendships - accepting lunch invites from a group of former co-workers etc. My significant other has a group of 3 guys he has known since elementary and Jr High school, and he is wonderful at always reaching out to them, and friends he meets locally, at the gym, etc. Without his efforts, we'd never do stuff with other people. He always makes the connections and sets up dinner dates and so on. It's a skill I envy.
Reading about how happy you are in your new life makes me happy and I am very thankful. I'm thankful for the warmer weather we've been getting. The sun feels so good.
I think the pear and I are feeling much the same way.
I am struggling to be thankful today, so this will be a good exercise!
I am thankful for:
The times when the pain in my lower body lessens, and I can sleep and get around.
That I was able to resolve an eBay problem and square things with my buyer.
That I have a full pantry, fridge and freezer.
That I don't have to go anywhere today. My grandson is playing volleyball, but it's an away game, and he has already told me not to bother with those.
That my future dog-sitting job was cancelled, because I was worried about how spry I was going to be. Even though it's a loss of income.
That it's that lovely time of year when neither the heat nor the air conditioning is necessary.
I’m very thankful for the generous PTO at my job and the support of my supervisors to use it without question. I’ve been focusing on my physical and mental health this year, and the ability to use paid leave for doctors appointments and time off to rest/relax has been so valuable.
This week I am thankful:
*that it will be warmer tomorrow.
*that my kids' soccer coach seems competent. That I connected with another mom at the game.
*for healthy food to eat.
*for the growing things.
*for Easter. For our simple Easter.
*that high school senior boy is getting some things wrapped up. Between flight lessons, high school work, two jobs, and figuring out college stuff, he's had so much on his plate. College senior boy has a lot to do before graduation, so I'm praying for these to ease up for him, too.
*that my husband has the opportunity for a day off today. We'll see how many church-related phone calls and texts he gets today.
Cute pear!
Thankful for:
-Beautiful spring days. And it’s getting daylight a little earlier which I love because I dislike getting up when it’s dark.
-“Yellow pollen” season is finally done, and we spent hours deep cleaning our screened porch and have it ready for use. (Loblolly pines in our area cause a huge amount of pollen…. As in everyone drives yellow cars in the spring….and lasts 4-6 weeks)
-My seasonal allergies have cleared.
-We finally got our shed cleaned out and reorganized. Bonus is quite a few tubs of “stuff” and some furniture to add to our daughter’s yard sale.
-We got some small painting projects that had been put off finished.
Amen to compression socks! I’ve worn them faithfully for 25 years due to varicose veins & can attest to the difference it makes in how my legs feel. I’m not a candidate for vein ablation so this is a vital support. It’s surprising that the idea of wearing “compression socks is part of a nurse’s uniform” wasn’t advocated in nursing school. Give every graduate a pair!
Hats off to you that you can work those shifts and still be chipper!
I've been too busy lately and I think my recent exzema outbreak may be related to stress. I've slept only little for several nights and as a result I am sore all over, and grumpy. I think I may have taken out my grumpiness on AI yesterday :-s
Thankfuls:
For a few lovely sunny days and spring flowers everywhere;
The joy of reading Reading Lessons. My To be read list is longer again as a result, however;
Becoming empty nesters. It is a joy to see one's child spreading their wings. And in all honesty, it is good for husband and I to have time and energy to spend on ourselves, and have a lull in caring responsibilities. The combined responsibilities for parents, children, sibling and work has taken its toll. I feel in need of a break now and be carefree, for as long as it lasts. I know there will be new caring needs on the horizon, perhaps sooner that we'd like to think.
I know it pales in comparison to allllllllllll the other facets but I'm also glad for you that "home" is not a split foyer. Just another little blessing.
It's sunny out today! We've had a lot of rain lately; the cheerful weather perks me up.
A good day at work, with great coworkers who helped problem-solve things to do with a challenging patient.
Meeting up with some of my siblings/spouses for coffee a couple of days ago.
Seeing a friend after work yesterday who I haven't seen in awhile.
My upcoming hiking "date" with another friend today.
A lovely Easter weekend, with my college girl home!
I’m also thankful for spring blossoms. Our daffodils are just finishing up, and all the fruit trees are reaching their peak. Irises are next. Every spring feels like a miracle.
What kind of socks do you use? There is a big assortment in the hospital gift shop. There are different cute patterns and “strengths”. I wouldn’t know what to choose. I’d probably just pick the cutest ones. 😉
One of my kids needs a new laptop for school, and we have started looking online for the right one. In the meantime, at college, they entered a drawing for a new laptop, and won! Wow! We don’t know details yet, but I assume it’s a laptop that will meet my kid’s school needs. I’m thankful!
Thanksfuls:
1. Our daughter told us on Easter that she's expecting with their second child! We are so excited to be grandparents, twice over, and thankful that we live close by, so we'll get to spend lots of time with the baby and our grandson.
2. Daughter and grandson came over for a visit and dinner last night. I so enjoy spending time with them. And it makes me happy that 2-year-old grandson is happy at our house and rarely wants to go home when it's time to leave.
3. Our son reached out yesterday to tell me he was in a lot of pain. I'm thankful he got in to see his doctor quickly, so he didn't have to go to the ER and that we live close by so hubby could drive him to the appointment. Doctor thinks he had a kidney stone but since the pain was lessening, that it may have already passed.
4. Our “yellow pollen” season has reached its peak. While pollen count is still high, the pine tree pollen is the worst for my allergies.
5. The weather is forecast to be warm and sunny this weekend. I'm planning to work in the yard and plant our garden now that I won't feel so terrible after being outside.
1. The weather was absolutely perfect yesterday and I got to sit out on the patio. My dog came over and layed down at my feet and we enjoyed a quiet time together. Sun shining, birds singing, gentle breeze ... what could be better?
2. Friend called at 2 and in scheduling our visit, I looked at the calendar. Good thing I did because I was scheduled for a 5 hour shift beginning at 3 and I had forgotten all about it! Got to work on time and all was well.
3. Another friend has retired but is doing handyman and yard work. He is a real Jack of all trades and very good at what he does. He came over this week and got lots of stuff done for me. (Yes, I paid him. ) I am no longer letting myself climb ladders, so he did a lot of chores that were too high up for me to safely handle.
4. I was able to get a lot of laundry and decluttering done Easter Sunday. No holiday for me this year but it's OK.
5. Was able to watch and enjoy several Easter services on TV.
I have been trying out different brands of compression socks because of lymphedema and they are not all created equal but a good pair is a game changer! I'm really thankful for the companies that are making compression socks that don't look like compression socks. Unfortunately, the higher the compression the less cute the socks get.
This week I am thankful for….
• Our trip to NYC last week. We took my son for Spring Break and it was a wonderful family trip. We saw all the “must sees” and had a great time together.
• My husband was open to meeting up with my son’s cousin for lunch while in New York (she’s my ex’s niece). There were lots of layers of thankful: my son feels comfortable sharing his dad’s side of the family with his stepdad which means we have done a good job co-parenting, my son got to see someone he loves, and I got to see someone I love and haven’t seen in years!
• My parents once again were able to housesit and watch our dogs while we were away.
• We had no issues with travel and very short lines going through TSA.
• My mom made a yummy Easter dinner when we got home on Sunday. It was a sweet gesture and a real treat since my husband and I usually host holidays.
I like the ones that have no patterns on them; they press so hard into my calves, the patterns would leave imprints. What's your fave brand so far?
Bombas has a nice compression line that look like regular socks AND they reach the compression I need (20-30). I just tried some from Vim&Vigr and I felt like they gave me the support and compression I needed without being uncomfortable around my knees. I tried their nylon, cotton, and wool just to see which I liked best and they were all great. The heart design I tried did leave little hearts on my legs, but the stripes didn't. I've tried a bunch of different ones off of Amazon but these two brands have been the best so far.
That pear is adorable! We have a pear tree in the yard if our rental property. In recent years I've finally made pear honey and other pear things from it. For many years I didn't do anything because of pairs for rock hard. And then my neighbor told me they never get soft. And she told me how to use them. So I guess I'm thankful for neighbors!
-- I'm thankful for my husband who's always working out in the yard and fixing things around the house that I could never do I need to tell him how much I appreciate him more often.
-- I'm thankful for modern conveniences like the internet and microwaves. I often use the internet to research prices at grocery stores to find out if something's a good deal. And I'm the Google queen when it comes to looking up random knowledge. I used the microwave everyday. I don't know how people exist without one. I'm cooking bacon for breakfast in ours right now.
-- I'm thankful for Amazon boxes. I saw the best cartoon a few years ago from The New Yorker. It was labelled how Amazon got started. It showed cats sitting around a conference table and one asked, "How can we get more boxes to come to our homes?" This is so true! We all know how cats love boxes. I use my saved Amazon boxes to mail things to family and friends all the time. I used one this week. Otherwise, I'm searching Kroger or Walmart for boxes when they're stocking shelves. I will never pay for a box.
I'm thankful for warmer temps we've had perfect weather here in Arkansas in the '70s and low '80s with no humidity. It's been a perfect few days.
That's all I got! Have a good rest of the week.
Great photos of the blooms! Funny pear, and you probably guessed correctly that I won’t ask permission to paint this one. (But I will if someone commissions me to do so… just sayin’)
So thankful for:
1. the heat backed off
2. rain predicted
3. so much in bloom in my yard in spite of the early heat
4. so many different friends to walk with AND the discipline to go even when no one else shows up because with neuropathy, I just don’t know when I will no longer be able to walk
5. for a new editing job
6. for finishing 2 books—one 10 years in the making—for 2 elderly authors
Wouldn’t prickly pear make a great cartoon? Or, I can see someone creating a new emoji with the pear having the facial expressions. And, there’s always stickers! Not that stickers are great art, but they are fun.
There is a cartoon called Prickly City. Perhaps the pear could visit...
Jana, I think of your #4 often because walking is the exercise I was made for. You are so fortunate to have walking friends.
Thankful-for all the flowers & veggies my kids & I have planted & for their help! For all the things blooming!! For my son applying for HVAC school to do simultaneously with his senior year, so much good change & progress. For cute baby chickens!
Congratulations on having a son who's willing and able to learn one of the many much-needed trades. And a big shout-out to all young folks who are up for becoming HVAC folks, plumbers, electricians, roofers, etc. We're never going to run out of a need for any of those.
@A.Marie, did you know that for every 5 people who leave the trades (retirement, usually the reason), there are only 2 joining?? That’s pretty scary!
That number probably would have been 7-9 if the Great Recession hadn't killed so many skilled trades/construction jobs.
Try finding a brick layer these days - it ain't easy.
And AI cannot replace them.
The past week has been a rollercoaster ride.
Thankfuls:
1. Moving my son to his new town/job last weekend went well. We fit everything a single guy needs in two cars - thanks to IKEA. Not what we were expecting to do Easter weekend.
2. He likes his new job so far.
3. He has been making his own breakfast and dinners. He called last night for help making my chili recipe.
4. That I have recovered from the bad cold I had last week and that my son did not catch it.
5. The spring weather has been amazing.
Thankful for you, Kristen, this nice community, and that you do Thankful Thursdays! Thankful that I was able to repurpose a wall lamp for my bedroom with spray paint and a new shade-it's the perfect reading lamp. Thankful that I now live close to my 86 year old mom-our family is just the two of us now, and we need each other. Thankful that the Masters golf tournament starts today and I get to watch it with my Paramount + subscription (which my mom and I share and use a lot). Thankful for library books and especially interlibrary loan-picking up another ILL book today. Thankful that my neighbor put up a purple martin house-they are fun to watch!
I’m trying to be thankful this morning! I’m getting a molar pulled and prepped for an eventual implant later this morning. I’m thankful that money is not an issue as implants are a bit pricey. I’m thankful Burgerville (regional chain) has dairy free shakes. That will probably be lunch! I’m thankful for last night me, who prepped dinner for tonight and some pudding in case soft food is needed. I’m thankful for a lovely lunch yesterday with a long-time friend. I used my air fryer to reheat the leftovers this morning for breakfast and it worked well. I’m thankful my years long regimen of allergy shots is paying off! Yellow pollen coats the car each morning, but I’m doing well.
The pear photo stirred a chuckle in me. I needed that. And you know I love pears both to eat and to use in Still Life paintings.
I’m thankful for good friends and neighbors.
I’m loving the sunshine!
I’m so grateful for daily grace and the glimpses of God’s goodness I see every day.
Well, this will be a doozy of a Thankful post...
I'm thankful that we were able to care for DS#3 as long as we did, I learned more about caring for a patient than I did in my nurse aide class. We were able to clear up a bad infection on his arm from the IV site from his February hospital stay.
I'm thankful that DH got a real hemoglobin test for home, so we could test DS#3's hemoglobin over the course of a week to check against the doctor-ordered test. For the record, he hit 4.7 hemoglobin, which explained his weakness and inability to stand or walk.
I'm thankful that DS#3 agreed to go to the hospital---he was unwilling a couple of weeks ago when a blood test showed low hemoglobin and his GI wanted him to go. He is an adult, we didn't push it, but it was clear when we couldn't improve his hemoglobin through diet that we were at the end of what we could do at home.
Thankful for the EMTs who came very quickly and did a good job of transferring DS#3--he is a big guy and considering he cannot bear his own weight, they did their best and he was not uncomfortable during the transfer.
Thankful for the nurses and doctors who took the time to talk to us and were considerate of DS's wish to not stay in that hospital system, but switch to a different one. Thankful for the blood donors who gave the two bags of blood that brought his hemoglobin up to 6.9 so he was more conscious and alert.
Thankful that DS#2 got over whatever bug he was fighting off (he quarantined at a hotel to keep DS#3 from getting sick), and he is back home and feeling well.
And I'm thankful for my friends whom I can contact nearly any time of day and they are there to listen and, as Mr. Collins would say, condole with me.
Goodness gracious! Do you know why the hemoglobin was so low?
Not really. He had had bloody stool back in January/February, but that is gone and back then his hemoglobin was not even this low, it wasn't low enough to warrant a transfusion per his care team.
It's no fun to have symptoms that no one is able to quickly pin down; I'm sorry he's dealing with this. I'm glad he has such a supportive family (especially with medical training). Hope this hospital gets him diagnosed and well quickly.
Karen A., I send sympathy to your whole family and DS3 in particular about what he and you all have been going through. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for him, and a return to your usual life ASAP for all of you. And I think I'd go to your friends and the Commodore for condolences a lot faster than I would to Mr. Collins. ;-D
Oh dear. I was afraid that not seeing you in the comments meant further health complications for your family. BUT, I am glad that you have been able to address them, and I truly hope that the worst is behind you.
Oh. I"m so sorry. I am so glad you know how to advocate for your son.
This week I am thankful . . .
-for good friends. One came over for dinner last night. We laughed, we cried, we encouraged each other. A rich life is one lived within deep community.
-for a campus visit tomorrow for a job I really want. It checks so many boxes that I didn't think were possible. It could be a job that fits my life so well I stay there for years and years. I have thoroughly prepared (if you don't count preparing my whole life) and even fussed over my outfit. I'm ready!
-for my husband's support. I was stressed on Tuesday about a deadline. He helped me see that it was a self-imposed deadline, so I could just change it. So I did, and I immediately felt twenty-five pounds lighter.
-for the warmer weather that is coming. We've had this little cold snap, which is fine because it will soon be too hot for me. Still, I can't help getting excited looking at the forecast and seeing highs in the 70s. Blue skies and birds and flowers here we come! I love the spring.
Good luck, Amanda! I hope this works out for you!
Good luck tomorrow, Amanda! Hope everything goes great!
For the last 10 yrs I've worn Dr. Motion compression socks...plus they have a Snoopy collection. I also used Spenco arch and shock absorber inserts.
Thankful for all of the blooms. The tulips are gorgeous right now. The plums and cherries are just starting, the apricots are almost done.
Called my usual heating/AC company to do a Spring tune up, they told me I had a cracked heat exchanger. I knew better, because we rarely use the gas furnace except this time of year, so it has few hours of use per year. I called a different company and they replaced a $59 part and we are good to go. The other company just lost all of our home & rental business. Shameful.
Thankful for my morning coffee. I just bought a year's supply as it was on a super sale at Costco. It was like getting 5 months free.
1. Thankful, once again, that I am back to work.
2. Thankful that it is getting warmer and the heat doesn’t kick on as much. I have it set at 58 still because we have had some pretty cold mornings here.
3. Thankful that whatever sinus/throat event is happening is starting to get better. Also, thankful that it isn’t COVID.
4.Thankful for the oversized heating pad my niece gave me for Christmas. I have used it in on a regular basis like a heated lap blanket.
5. Thankful for the supply of snacks that we have at work right now because of a special event and a lot of it is actually healthy.
So thankful for the help of the local hospitals' sleep center. My CPAP machine died last week, and it was a bit of a circle jerk getting assistance to replace it. Norco told me to have my doctors' office send a request, my doctors' office said (among other things) that Norco had to send the request to them. I made an appointment (next day even) with the sleep center and they sent a request to Norco almost immediately. I may have new CPAP machine by the end of the week. I have SEVERE sleep apnea and have been suffering with headaches since the machine died. Added blessings for the ability to cut my clinic clean out of the process without being rude.
I have been on staycation this week (paid vacation too and this week was payday(s) week..I get 4 direct deposits, 2 on Tuesday, 2 on Friday).
Due to being off this week managed to switch out my malfunctioning oxygen concentrator for a new one PLUS returned CPAP supplies that didn't work with the my old machine even before it died (credit balance)
Found out that I've lost 40 pounds since I started CPAP therapy several years ago.
My house looked like a tornado landed and stuck around for a while (I work nights and sleep is more important than cleaning) so I took some time every day to clean, tidy and declutter. It's not perfect YET but I am very very happy with what I have accomplished so far.
The time off has also helped with the pain from my pinched nerve (neck and shoulder). Donated the staple gun that caused the injuries to the free table in the clubhouse (I live in a manufactured home park)
Always and forever thankful for Mr Mittens. He is a very loving cat but also crazy as a loon LOL. He is good company and makes me laugh.
Those are good things to be thankful for!
I'm thankful ...
- For the reminder of Jesus's love and his sacrifice.
- For a wonderful Easter celebrating it with my family, friends and community.
- For the mommy daughter date with my youngest yesterday.
- For a wonderful, loving, caring and understanding husband.
- For calm and restful days when I can relax.
I'm late to the TT party because of a mishap I had early this morning: I was picking up branches at the foot of the back yard when I tripped over one of them and did a faceplant. (For those who perceive that I'm falling more often these days, you're right, and I may have to take one of those fall prevention courses.) But I'm deeply thankful that the damage is confined to a few scrapes, some swelling on the right side of my face, and an incipient black eye. I could have hit my head further up, broken my jaw, etc. "It could have been worse" is becoming one of my mantras for old age.
Oh no! I'm glad you're okay and hope you feel better soon.
Oh my goodness, I'm glad you are ok!
It might be time to get one of those "I've fallen and can't get up" devices. You do live by yourself and no guarantee anyone would have seen you in the foot of the backyard if the fall had been more severe.
Sooooo happy for you thst you love your home and job so much! And I smiled when I saw the pear. 😄
Since I know you make many smart decisions about equipment, I want to ask and learn, please: What's the plastic box for that's over the keyboard in your office?
To keep Chiquita off. Hahaha!
Thankful first and foremost for my incredible home health aide of 12 years. She is one of a kind and I could not literally survive without her. (She is only hear a portion of the day and things are tough when she is not here.)
That I have windows where you get a lot of light, too much in summer but we can use blackout blinds then. It would be impossible to be inside as much as I am without the light that I get facing West.
That we have supermarket food delivery options (Amazon Fresh, Fresh Direct, etc), which helps cut costs and get needed items, albeit often having to shop multiple sellers.
That the weather is improving and the trees are starting to get green.
(Summer here is a nightmare but we love the three weeks or so of spring that we get.)
That despite so many unhelpful and exasperating CS reps, there are a few who really do a great job of problem solving. They have no idea how much their help is needed and appreciated. (I always fill out surveys to praise them.)
That we have so many on and offline options to get world news. Thankful for the many folks who post on YouTube with valuable, relevant and accurate information on a variety of topics.
That we can stream movies, tv shows and other entertainment options at any time. If you can't get out to venues, as I can't, these make a huge difference.
For our fantastic building superintendent and staff. They are personable and professional and make me feel far more safe in the building.
Mr Mittens apparently has a food allergy so I bit the bullet and ordered hydrolyzed protein wet and dry food for him. Two coupons from My to the cell Points and several discounts from Chewy got the total down to $114+ at least for the first month.
Cannot get the landlines to work even though the jack/splitter works for the modem, so changing any site that has the landline number to the cell phone number for now.
Would you share what your iron supplement is? My iron is low and I haven't been able to boost it. Hoping to avoid iron infusions.
"Thankful for you, Kristen, this nice community, and that you do Thankful Thursdays!"
I echo this line, I enjoy reading posts, pick up good tips; compression socks- maybe that's why my legs give out first; protein/eggs in hot skillet; and now hemoglobin tests, wow. Bountiful information!
Great photos of flowers, greenery, and of course Chiquita. Thank You