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"I need to live like that crooked tree --- that knelt down in the hardest winds but could not be blasted away." (Edward Hirsch)
Hello, my lovely friends!
Looks like our power decided to take a vacation! I'm currently rocking the lantern life because the entire neighborhood's been dark for a couple of hours now, and it seems like we've got a few more to go. No idea what happened, but it's a total blackout.
The silver lining? The sun's finally down, and it's way cooler than the 92 degrees we had earlier. I've got the windows open, and there's a fantastic breeze blowing through. I even hopped in the shower to cool off!
So, with a full laptop battery, what's the best thing to do? Chat with you ladies, of course!
This week's been a real rollercoaster of emotions, and my mom is definitely feeling it. It's tough watching her try to adjust to her "new normal" – not being able to do all the things she used to. Can you imagine getting to a point in your life where your body just won't let you do what you want? It must be incredibly frustrating. This week's been a real rollercoaster of emotions, and my mom is definitely feeling it. It's tough watching her try to adjust to her "new normal" – not being able to do all the things she used to. Can you imagine getting to a point in your life where your body just won't let you do what you want? It must be incredibly frustrating.
Mom's always been fiercely independent, so asking for help doesn't come easy, but she's actually getting better at it! I've been trying to find little tasks for her that she can do while sitting, like folding laundry or packing up meat for the freezer. It helps her feel useful, and honestly, it helps me too.
You know how it is with chronic pain – my mom was back at it on Monday, getting those knee treatments. I'm really hoping this helps ease some of her discomfort! She's got arthritis everywhere now, so she knows it's not going away completely, but even a little less pain would be amazing. Seriously, all I wish for is some peace for her. Then, tomorrow, she's headed back to Kaiser for more treatments, this time for her back. Let's send all the good vibes and hope it brings her some relief.
Wow, the heat is seriously cranking up here! We might even hit triple digits this weekend, which, ugh, you know how I feel about that.
My big project this year has definitely been the yard. I've been tackling it all by myself, but honestly, I think it's time to call in the cavalry (aka the lawn service!). I've done my part though: everything's cleaned up, the water's on, and now I'm just wrangling all the containers.
Of course, I'm late to the party with my garden again this year, but I'm counting on those lettuces to pop up super fast. I might even have to grab a big tomato plant if I want any actual tomatoes this season! At least I know I'll have plenty of fresh lettuce and herbs, which is a win in my book.
Anyone else out there getting their hands dirty with a garden this year?
So glad you stopped by! Wishing you the coziest morning/afternoon/evening ahead. Can't wait for our paths to cross again!
I do know how your Mom feels, as my hands get weaker with arthritis I cannot do the craft work I use to nor can I even sew on a button. I have to take it to a local shop and get them to tighten the buttons. I will be sending my craft projects to a niece who loves to sew. I am content with it all and just 'offer it up' like my grandmother use to say and learn to let go of things. I do hope the treatments help your mom a lot and she is feeling better after them. It is just warming up here and our temperatures are around 70 at the moment but I am sure they will be climbing soon. Have a great rest of your week and I hope the power issues are sorted soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's Kathy. I also understand how your mom is feeling. My body is not cooperating with me either. I'm not sure if I will ever get back to where I was before all my surgeries. I still can't take Daisy for a walk. I am gardening, and I'm planting my seeds this afternoon once the shade comes. I bought plants from Burpee this year but they were small, UPS took longer than anticipated for them to get to me, and they sent them way too early for my planting zone. I planted the tomatoes and peppers a few days ago and even after a lot of rain, they don't look like they're going to make it. A few of the plants look okay so maybe I'll just have fewer than anticipated! Hope the heat doesn't come - triple digits are awful!
ReplyDeleteWatching DH go thru the very same thing . . . not being able to do what he used to and it . . . is . . . hard, to be sure. I feel for your Mom. Absolutely frustrating.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have arthritis, so it does slow me down but have to keep going.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers for your Mom.
To quote my ortho doc, "Getting old ain't for sissies!" With 5 offspring, I went 90 mph, now I have 2 speeds: slow and stop. Arthritis and MS don't play well with the human body. Empathy and sympathy for your mom. For now, I'm on the right side of the grass. That's a positive! 💖🤗
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