Happy Sunday all. Here we are halfway through another month. Goodness, the holidays will be upon us in no time and the new year will be here quickly. My, time flies.
We have had some decent weather this week. A little rain - not much to speak of in my area. Sunshine, nice temps, wind, and very, very soon freeze! The temps start dropping tonight and much cooler days are ahead - then we get back to 70 by next weekend. Guess I can't complain - doesn't do any good!
I keep expecting Coogy to come bopping in every time I make noise, to see what I am doing or what he can eat! Every noise I hear, I think is him. Every shadow I see - I look. I really do miss him. It is so amazing how such a little creature can make such a difference in a household. Been loving on Fluffy and Blackie a lot. They seemed to have sensed something different was going on with me.
Sadly, this is all part of life.
My week:
- Took my Coogy to be cremated. Got his ashes back on Friday
- Did a lot more yard work - cleaning and clearing things out
- Did tons of laundry - used dehumidifier water in laundry when I could
- Renewed library books online
- Picked lots and lots of cherry tomatoes - saving all I can with freeze coming
- No shopping at all - stayed out of stores as to take no chance of being around people and maybe getting sick with surgery coming up this week
- Froze 3 containers of soup
- Got a rebate check from health insurance of $168 for years of 2017-2018!
- Paid everything I had again this week. I got a $0 gas bill this month and it had a $49 credit as well. I am on the budget plan each month - so a no pay this month! Paid the house insurance for the year - good grief in is over 2X as much as my house taxes!!!!!!
- I partially deep cleaned kitty room - just couldn't do it all at once
- I have cleaned and cleaned and cleaned some more. Just trying to stay busy.
- I refurbished the wood on my dining room tabletop
- Using what I have, cooking from home and using all leftovers. I made fried green tomatoes one day and had egg and flour seasoned mix left - so I added some flour to the egg and fried - to browned and crispy both sides (fluffy in middle) and that made a tasty snack one afternoon. Didn't want to waste it!!!!
My meals this past week:
Leftover tortilla soup
Nachos
Roast beef sandwich and salad with egg added for extra protein
Mushroom, Swiss open face burger and side salad
Pozole and crackers
Corned beef & Swiss grilled sandwich and side salad
Chicken tenders and fried green tomatoes
I am very anxious about the upcoming week. I am scared and excited all at the same time. I know it will all be good, as God is in control. It is amazing to think my vision will be so much better in no time.
I will answer all comments I can by evening today - after that I will be off the computer for most of the week. I am not supposed to read or use computer for a few days.
So don't think I am ignoring you - just following guidelines. Hopefully I will be back by Thursday - depends on what they say.
You guys feel free to chat amongst yourselves!!!!!!!
What have you all been up to this week? Any deals or bargains? Is your garden all wrapped up for the season?
I pray you all have a wonderful, safe and healthy week ahead.
Blessings from my humble little home to you and yours.
...fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 40:10
Lord, thank You for assurances of goodness and support in our lives. We turn our worries and frets over to You, knowing that You are with us, each and every one. Help us to trust and have faith in all we do. Amen
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK EVERYONE
Of course you're anxious, you wouldn't be human if you weren't, but it's a tried and tested surgery and it will make your quality of life better.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
Thank you - Anxious - but looking forward to it as well.
DeleteTrust and faith is what it is all about! I am praying for your mind to be at ease about your surgery. If I remember right, there was a limit as to how much I could lift for a while. Rest and eye drops will be your norm for a few days. If I had paid an extra fee, they could have done something extra that would have corrected my nearsightedness completely. However I would still have to have correction for reading. I can walk through the house with ease and even read regular size print.
ReplyDeleteWe picked all the peppers and pulled up the plants. We chopped and chopped on bell peppers and the hot ones on Friday. Froze the hot ones in bags and put the bell peppers on a baking sheet to flash freeze and then dump into a bag(s). Goodness, I didn't realize that we had so many. Think I will pickle the banana peppers today. We have been eating turnips but the parsnips aren't quite ready. Cabbages are growing but I don't know what the cold weather, even covered, will do to them.
Good deal on your insurance rebate check! Extra $$$ is always welcome.
I made sausage gravy this morning with the turkey sausage we use. It was good with hash browns and eggs from the backyard girls. Don't think we'll eat lunch at the regular time...stuffed!
Prayers for you. Visit when the doc says you can.
Yep - 10 lb. weight limit - no bending at waist - no reading or computer. TV is OK.
DeleteSounds like your garden has really blessed you this year. That is wonderful. Have fun with all those peppers!
I am making some sausage gravy today for dinner! Sounds so good to me.
Thanks and I will be back soon!
Prayers for a safe surgery and your healing. I had a surgery in January 2021 and spent the entire night before pacing the house and watching PBS, I was so anxious. Didn’t need to be, everything went fine and the surgery improved my health so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the supportive words. I hope I sleep a little!! If not - I guess I can nap afterwards. 2 days of super early rise times!!!! Wednesday will be check-up and lots of rest!
DeleteThanks!!!
I have prayed for you missing your kitty over the last week. I think of you without him when I am awake at night. I will be praying for your surgery as well. We are heading out for two weeks at the lake house today. It is going to get cold here, too and it is early for it. As usual we had a haul from the salvage store and yesterday we found out they are opening a new location more in the area where we usually run errands. Where they are now is kind of out for the way. This could be dangerous for us! Come back when you can and don't rush! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh, and our homeowners insurance went up $500! I am thankful that they are being diligent to keep up with the costs of replacing our house if there is a disaster but it was a shocker!
DeleteThank you so much for your prayers. It has been an abnormal week for sure. Looking forward to getting back to a little normalcy - although grief does go on.
DeleteYay on going away to the lake. I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time. Stay warm!!!
Ooooh a closer salvage store - you lucky duck!!!
That may be it on insurance. There has been so many claims around the country this year - so I am sure we are all paying. At least I am covered.
Thanks - have a good vacation.
Cheryl, I will be praying for you and your surgery and I know you will be okay. And I am sorry about Coogy. Once a long time ago, I lost a rescue old dog who was old when I adopted her. I had her for 5 years and it broke my heart when she passed. My vet, who is also a good friend, said, “You will know when it is time for another dog to come into your life.” I think you will know when it is time for you to have an inside kitty again. Until then, take care of yourself and I look forward to reading your blog soon! Hang tough!
ReplyDeleteThank you Georgia - I can use all the prayers people want to send out there!
DeleteIt is tough to lose a beloved pet - they are family. Yes, time heals, and I will know.
I got this!!!! Will be back soon. Thank you!
Thank you so much on all counts! Soon!!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you in my thoughts as the week goes on. Good luck with the surgery and I hope the results are even better than expected.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much - me too!!!!!
DeleteI too have cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. Getting ready for our end of the month trip up to the mountains of AZ. We've had our reservations in at the State campground for a year.
ReplyDeleteThis week will be spent making more freezer meals for that trip.
Prayers for you Cheryl for your upcoming week. I can never sleep before any type of surgery. So I always go in exhausted. Dumb, I know. But it is what it is and yes, you can nap afterwards. Eat, sleep, just put your feet up! God loves you.
Ellie
Central Az
Your trip sounds wonderful. That will be so nice for you. It seems a vacation/trip always makes for a lot of work!!! Worth it all though.
DeleteThank you - I will be fine, I am sure. Just the anticipation! Yes mam, God loves us!!!!!! Thanks!
I was gone for over a week and missed the news about Coogy and your surgery. I am so sorry about Coogy. We still miss our Westie dog, Molly, who left us last year at 15-1/2. I think we always will! We have another dog (they were together for 5 years but she never liked him) and it is a good thing their personalities are so different! (He is more the court jester).
ReplyDeleteAs for your eyes, I'm assuming you are having cataract surgery. I had both eyes done about 5 years ago. I paid $800 extra to get a special lens to correct the astigmatism in one eye...but they couldn't do it in the other, so what the heck? I hated wearing reading glasses so I went back to bifocals after about 2 years, and I'm very happy. I see so much better! Turns out the 20/20 correction I was supposed to get for distance isn't quite 20/20 (but not far off) so now I have great acuity at all distances, with no putting on, taking off and losing my readers. I expect your surgery will be successful and you will wonder why you worried so much! ((( Cheryl )))
Keeping you in my prayers- Praise God for the healing ahead!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the results are better than you hope.
Terri
Thank you Terri. It will be amazing that is for sure.
DeletePrayers for you and hoping for a speedy recovery. I need to schedule it too within the next year so can't wait to hear about your experience and how great your eyesight will be afterwards. We'll miss your posts but take all the time you need to heal.
ReplyDeleteElaine, I will get to be one of those telling the fun success story!! How neat. Thank you and I will be back as soon as possible.
DeleteThank you so much Celie - it is appreciated
ReplyDeleteAfter a week of mostly nice weather, we are to have frost, freeze and even a little snow this coming week. The vegetable gardens are done and emptied. I'll let the flowers go a little longer for the seed for the birds. I relented and put out a couple more bird feeders this morning because of the number of birds looking for them. I took advantage of the good weather to caulk around the new doors (that project is done!), wash and hang out laundry and curtains, winterize the outdoor faucet, put away the garden hose, check the skirting insulation, check the heat tape, and clean the internal furnace filter.
ReplyDeleteWe're down to a few yellow jackets in the house per day. I'm not looking forward to when the eggs in the nest hatch, but the exterminator will come back and take care of that phase of the problem, too.
Husband shattered a tooth Wed. evening and has to see the dentist tomorrow. Fortunately, it had had a root canal, so he is not in pain. Unfortunately, it is a front lower tooth, one of the few he has left with which to chew. His jawbone has deteriorated so he is not a candidate for dentures.
Husband read an article in a popular financial magazine that said to consider taking a long train trip if you have an extra $1000 laying around. Made me scratch my head. In the past month, we've had to have a new toilet installed, the cat was euthanized and cremated, the exterminator visited, and we'll have dental co-pays. All that will come to over $1000. Needless to say, we'll be replenishing our emergency fund, not taking a train trip!
Besides Husband's dental appt., I have my physical on Thurs, Aldi on Wed., and the library's semi-annual book sale on Friday. It's going to be a busy week with way too much 'peopling'.
Best bargain of the week was 8% off of purchase of Tracfone airtime with my credit card. I bought two 1-year plans at $199/each and will get a CC credit of nearly $32. Sure beats the $95/month we were paying Verizon.
Cheryl, I understand what you mean about looking for Coogy. I keep thinking Charley should be sleeping on my bed or looking out the window when I walk by my bedroom door. When you're ready for another indoor cat another one will adopt you.
Continued prayers for your surgery and to relieve your anxiety. We'll be looking forward to hearing all about it when you're back online.
My good ness what a busy week you had and what a busy week you WILL have this week. Sounds like you sure do keep active.
DeleteI am sorry about your hubs tooth - hope it can be fixed for his chewing comfort!
UGH on the darn yellow jackets. You would think they could have done more to get rid of them.
That is a great deal on the phone. My brother-in-law is still on my plan and he is in a nursing facility. He has little mobility - so I just can't really change anything for now. I would love to change plans - but someday.
I feel for you as well - it is so hard without them here. You just expect to see or hear them. You are right, another will FIND ME, when the time is right. They have all found me, over the years.
Thank you for your prayers. I will be back soon. Don't you over do it this week!
Best wishes for your surgery and a speedy recovery. God bless you dear one!
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the Eyeball Well-wisher Club! Yup, you got this!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know so well that feeling of the petless house. Picking up all the toys, beds, dishes nearly killed me. I had my husband's big ol size 15 shoes clomping around so there was noise when he was home. But when he was working, I felt so so alone. I suspect that's why I only lasted 6 weeks before calling the rescue.
Our water bill was astronomical again. Ugh. I don't watch the national news so I'm clueless about lots....by choice lol!! I happened to see this morning a bit about the Mississippi River being so low! Bloomin Nora, I had no idea that the entire Midwest was in a drought! Especially with all the talk of California trying to divert our water. I knew Kansas was in a drought, but the weather dudes are always talking about the weather patterns sending the moisture north and south. (OK stole our rain last night lol). So hearing about an area wide drought was quite disturbing. And we already do all those tree hugger things like rain barrels, catching warm up water, etc. Our yard practically crunches when we walk on it. I have my doubts that our grass will survive.
Hubs brought up a box of books for me to fill my reading shelf so it's nice to see that full again with books that seem interesting. He surprised me when he said that I've really depleted the stash my MIL gave me (hundreds). That I'm primarily down to paperbacks. I got so spoiled from hardcover that I now dislike paperbacks!! But if they're authors I like, I'll suffer through them.
Frances, I would be in serious trouble if yellow jackets were in my house. I am so irrationally afraid of stinging flyers that I've nearly caused myself serious injury trying to escape. I would honestly be living in the car or outside under a giant net. When you just mentioned eggs and more of them, I squeaked so loud, the dog started barking lol. I know. Irrational.
Cheryl, your meals always sound so good. Trying to think what I made this week. Spaghetti, vegetable soup, chili dogs, pizza, taco salad, and hamburgers. I'm pretty tired of the same stuff, but grateful to have it, ya know?
Well, you take care of yourself this week and make sure you keep track of those eye drops! Relax and enjoy the break!
It is quiet for sure. Just keep expecting that sweet little fellow to come trotting in.
DeleteI have seen that about the Mississippi. My water bill is still the same in IN. I am sure after the winter I keep seeing projected, we will have more liquid. Although I never believe the predictions. Sometimes right - sometimes wrong. Best bet - is stick your head out the door and you can tell what it is doing!!!!!!
Nice on the books. Good hubs!
It seems we all get in ruts with meals. I am ready for comfort food. I just do easy at my house. YES, grateful to have what I have.
Thank you and I will rest up. No other choice! I will be back soon.
Cheryl, I will continue praying for your surgeries. I am excited for wonderful results for you!
ReplyDeleteYes, I know what you mean…I always keep thinking I see my missing pet out of the corner of my eye……
We never found my dad’s cat. So hard for him not to know what happened He put away the litterbox, etc., yesterday.
Sounds like your week was a hard one, but productivity does help, for sure, doesn’t it?
I love tomatoes too, and you’ve had a wonderful harvest of the cherry tomatoes this year! Yum!
Be blessed, and like everyone else, I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you post-op when you can post again! - Carol
I am so sorry that your dad's cat hasn't returned. That is just heartbreaking. It is so hard to put away those things - hopefully there is still a chance. I hope you have put up signs or fliers - in case someone 'rescued' the kitty. I will say another prayer the baby returns.
DeleteGot to keep busy. Idle hands - idle mind. I learned that years ago.
I did have soooo many cherry tomatoes. They sure did produce. Too bad I didn't get as many regular ones. They did good, but not like those cherries!
Thank you and I will be back soon.
It was a stressful week here, as well. Had issues with a credit card company (reversed a late charge in Sept., but failed to remove the minimum interest charge, which kicked the late fee back in, and then added a second late fee, grrrrrr ...), and a dispute with another store over an online order (everything was ordered for in-store pick-up, but 2 of the 4 items kicked back to "Ship to", meaning shipping charges added + I lost my discount for store purchase above $xx). Then, Mom decided on an assisted living place, and decided she wants to move NOW, like by the end of the month (and I'll be away much of that week). I'm also not sleeping well and there's so much political turmoil in my suburb (current Mayor running for US House). I truly needed the prayer at the end of your post, and have printed it out for daily and nightly reflection.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. That is a mess with the charge card and the charges. THAT is a big reason I do not order things online. If I can, I will continue to go and shop myself. I don't charge a fee!!!
DeleteOh my goodness. Does mom realize how much work that is going to involve for others too? I am sorry it has turned out like this. What a mess.
Don't fret about the political garbage - all you can do it vote - nothing else. That is kind of out of your hands.
Prayers for you dear that you can receive some calm and rest. Give it to God - He will take care of you.
Huge hugs!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, Cheryl. You will be so happy to have the surgery done---and pleased, too, I'll bet!
Will look forward to your return...will miss you!
So much is going on in my town right now from Hurricane Ian...so many sad stories out there for sure. I live in Naples, FL...right south of Ft.Myers. Most of the city is a mess and people have lost so much if their homes flooded. We are OK---it's a miracle we have high elevation.
Thank you. I am sure I will be pleased. It will be wonderful to see clearly again - I have kind of forgotten what that is like.
DeleteI will miss chatting with you all!
That whole situation with the hurricane and the aftermath is so sad. I am glad you are good - but so sad for others. I can not even begin to fathom what that would be like (nor do I want to want).
Prayers for all those going through so much loss.
Thanks again.
Meant to ask you...how did you refurbish your wood table top?
ReplyDeleteIt had many scratches and even a couple of spots from water. I used mayo on the spots overnight. Just applied thickly and let it set. Wiped off well the next morning. Most of the spots were gone - then I used Old English on the entire top. It looks brand new now.
DeleteI'll be praying for you and a successful surgery. Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteGot some good deals this last week. Boneless chicken breast for 99 cents/lb. I got marinated pork tenderloin rolls for $1.44 each. They're usually at the least 6.99 and often more. Hubs loves them. I got a bunch. I also eye round roast for 1.99/lb. My freezer is groaning. Got a gallon of whole milk for $1.60 so made my grandson some yogurt.
~margaret
Oh my goodness what meat deals you got!!!!! Those tenderloin rolls were a fantastic price - I would have gotten a bunch as well. What a price for beef! Chicken price fantastic. Girl you did great - you should be proud!!!!! Steal on the milk as well!!!!!!
DeleteHope you have another great week.
Thank you so much for the prayers. I hope to be back soon.
I will certainly be keeping you in my prayers. I know it's been a little lonely without Coogy. These pets sure do leave a huge imprint on our hearts, don't they? It sounds like you have been very busy this past week! The tomatoes look amazing! I'm a big fan of the smaller tomatoes. Follow the doctor's orders and I'll be anxious to hear about how it went. Take care!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it is lonely. They sure do leave a BIG imprint on our hearts.
DeleteI just love cherry tomatoes, I eat them every day - like candy!
Oh, I will follow all the orders. Surprisingly I am calming down a bit - with all the stories people have been telling me. Just got the call about being picked up in the AM - (6:45). Just anxious to get it all over and done with.
Thank you for your prayers.
Cheryl, trust that all will be well with your cataract procedure. And know that Coogy holds a place in your heart that you can go to whenever you need/want to.
ReplyDeleteI celebrated Thanksgiving with my nephew & his family last Sunday. It was their first time to cook a holiday meal on their own. They passed with flying colors. I got to bring the turkey carcass home to make broth. I got to care for my neighbors' 16 mo old while they separated calves for shipping. You should have seen her dragging 2 buckets around the yard! The 2 cords of wood that was delivered has been stacked. I'm enjoying a fire each evening when the house cools down. I've got a good section of the old corrals torn down. The time spent swinging the sledge hammer allows me to rethink new construction. Meals this week: lentil soup, chicken pot pie, butter chicken with rice. The week flies by. I hope this coming week flies by for you.
I do believe all will go well, and I am looking forward to clear vision! Yes, he is always with me in my heart - for sure.
DeleteSo nice you got to spend time with family over the holiday. YAY on their first Thanksgiving dinner! Nice that you got the carcass.
Oh, the joys of watching a young one - they are a lot of work - but so fun!
Sounds like you are about ready for those long winter evenings. It sure does fly by when keeping busy. I think this week will go quickly for me. Here's hoping!
Thank you!!!!
Well I am probably off here for the next few days. Wrapping up my evening and trying to relax a little. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes - they mean so much to me.
ReplyDeleteMy anxiety level is really falling - you guys have helped a lot.
Keep on chatting with each and posting. I will be back ASAP!
Love ya all - have a great week.
Wishing you the best possible outcome with your surgery. I will be thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
(((((Cheryl))))) I’ll be thinking and praying for you during your surgery today and this week. I’m sorry you are missing Coogy right now. I hope in time you will feel less lonely.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you, Cheryl. It'll be ok, it's in God's hands. :)
ReplyDeleteMaryB in NC
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery! Just think of how much better you will see! I'm so sorry about Coogy. I miss mine all the time. We have two inside and another out, but I am in Florida and let's face it, there is no cold weather here. ;) I enjoy your blog so much! Thank you and rest this coming week!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl! I have been reading a little while—through the cats and cataracts posts and even though I don’t know you, I have been thinking of you and praying for you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I can’t wait to hear how your experience with your vision turns out. I like to read the comments here; you’re all such a close and loving group.
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You'll be in my thoughts and prayers over the next week. When it's all passed, you'll be so glad you did it. We'll miss your posts, but look forward to your return..
ReplyDeleteHi Carol! Sending positive vibes from Connecticut. Love your blog and have been checking in for quite a while. I stumbled across it while recovering from RTC surgery last year. Wishing you all the best and a quick recovery. -Lisa
ReplyDeleteSaid a prayer for you this morning, Cheryl. It should be all over now and I'm looking forward to your post next week!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl - I just found your blog and I LOVE it! You are so positive!! I am so incredibly sorry for your loss of Coogy. It's so hard when we lose our little pets. Hugs to you. I'm hoping you're doing well after your surgery and praying your healing is quick and painless. Now I'm going to start reading your previous posts - there's so much goodness here!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you here. PLEASE go back and read - there is lots of good stuff. I have awesome readers and friends here - and they provide so much! Thank you!
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