I think she is so funny.

 

Bill's update:  The Dr. has given Bill everything possible with no success, other than knocking him out.  He doesn't even sleep.  Tomorrow morning they will do a blockage procedure on the bulge.  Go into the inflamed area and poke around with needles and such and hopefully that will do the trick, I mean block the pain.  We sure hope so because we really don't want surgery.  We don't always get what we want though.  We have gotten to know the person, and his family, in the bed next to Bill.  Wonderful family with three girls and one 7 yr. old boy which is in 2nd grade and goes to Washington school where Emilie goes.  The girls are in 8th, 9th, and 10th grades.  The 10th grader knows Eric Law.  Oh my!  I say over and over again, we live in such a small world.  They also live within walking distance of the Law family.  I won't bore you with more details like their names, where he/she works, where he lived growing up and all about the farm and how they got together, how long they have been married, how big their lot is and how much he added on to their home, etc.  Oh man! I forgot to ask if they had any animals.  Maybe he will still be there tomorrow and I can find out.


CHILDREN'S SCIENCE EXAM
  Q:  How are the main parts of the body categorized? (e.g., abdomen)
  A:  The body is consisted into three parts...the branium, the borax and the abdominal cavity.  The branium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  "I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.  People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back...."

Another...very...eventful day in the life of Robin and Bill Crook.  Bill had taken out the garbage and when I saw him he was leaning very hard on the counter, in our kitchen, so I asked "what's wrong"?  He stated that when he came in the house he was fine and then for no reason at all his back was in so much pain he couldn't move, at all.  He leaned there for a long time until his arms were shaking and couldn't hold him much longer so we proceeded to sit him on a stool.  It took a few tries because the pain was so severe.  We then put 4 bed pillows under his head so he could rest a bit but that didn't last very long cause his legs were going to sleep so, what now.  Kristene googled what to do with a lower back pain and it said to lay down on the floor on ones back.  Well that sounded all well and good but the problem was he just couldn't move without very severe pain.  Kristene and I decided to scoot the bench over to the edge of the carpet and let him fall to the floor.  Sounds easy enough, right.  He sat there a bit and decided to bite the bullet and go for it, which was what he did.  I thought he was going to pass out because of the pain but we were able to get him in a position, with several pillows, that he could tolerate.  I hated to leave him like that but I had to get going for my radiation appointment.  Kristene took me and when I was done she picked me up.  When we got home, of course, he hadn't moved.  Still in the same amount of pain. She had to leave so I called Janene to come over, which she did. I called Dr. Markle to see what we could do and he said to call 911, which I did.  Three nice young men came and evaluated the situation and decided, to move him, they needed a back-up team so a few minutes later there were 5 of these nice young men in our living room, with Bill on the floor, deciding exactly what to do with him.  One was trying to stick one of those wonderful needles into his hand and it wasn't working so he tried the other hand and much to Bill's relief it worked.  They took him to the hospital and gave him a bunch more stuff to ease the pain but it wasn't working so they they decided to do x-rays and that showed nothing so they gave him more stuff and the pain continued.  Then it was decided to admit him and do an MRI, which they did.  Janene and I went home to feed my little starving dogs.  When we returned the Dr. had been there and Bill wasn't quite sure what she said because she had such a strong accent and with that and him not having his hearing  aids in we don't have the full picture.  The little bit I know is, there is a bulge on his disc so he is to call his primary Dr. and get a referral to an Orthopedic Dr. and maybe stick him with a needle in the painful spot to make it shrink. Doesn't that sound like a lot of fun.  Now remember this, the next time you take out the garbage be very careful so this doesn't happen to you.  Stay tuned, I will have more to share tomorrow.

She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?"  The driver said, "No, jump in.!"
  Red Skelton


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Growing old is only a state of mind-brought on by gray hair, false teeth, wrinkles, a pot belly, and an overall feeling of being totally pooped.

Well Brutus, what do you think of my new hat?

Gosh Diane, do we have to wait until May for some kind of get together?  May is 9 months away, of course I know we have our monthly luncheons and they are wonderful. 
After church I took a nice long nap and then our Home Teachers came by and then we went over to the Law's for dinner.  I'm sorry all of you won't be able to enjoy one of their dinners, it's amazing.  Everything is homemade right down to fresh tomatoes, this time.  We planted our tomatoes before they did and we only have a few tomatoes compared to their dozens.  I don't get it.  Sure is good we didn't live in the days when people lived off the land because I'm not sure if they had figured out how to cook weeds. 
I have an appointment tomorrow morning at 9:30.  I go earlier on Monday's because that is the day everyone sees the Dr.  Then 1:30 for the Physical Therapist.  So I am hoping to get to bed earlier than usual.  We'll see.


THE ZEN OFSARCASM
  The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  I have the theory that chocolate slows down the aging process...it may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?

Picnic area

Joyce & Dave's home

Besides visiting, we all enjoy eating

Yesterday I was looking forward to seeing some of our classmates and their spouses, today, but if I had known how much fun it would be and how beautiful, I would have been more than just looking forward to seeing everyone.  A few month's ago we (classmates) on this side of the Mtn. were invited to a classmates (home on the water) for lunch, on Aug. 28th., in Seattle.  Their home is located on Portage Bay which connects to lake Union.  Absolutely beautiful location.  Very serene and relaxing to see boats go by and to watch the ducks swimming close by.  We were blessed with perfect weather, cool in the shade and warm in the sun, so if you wanted to be cool you would go to the picnic area and if you got too cool go to the patio where it was in the sun.  Classmates came that we hadn't seen for a long time.  I find it exciting to get to know their spouses a little.  After all, they are just an extension of us, so that makes our spouses very much a part of our wonderful class of 1962.  If I was meant to be cured today I would have been, with all the love and support I received from everyone.  Bill and I came home very excited that we had made it first priority to attend the picnic.  We needed about 30 more people to finish off the food. 
Beautiful home Joyce and Dave.  I love how you have decorated your home, in and out..  Thank you so much for inviting all of us.


THE ZEN OF SARCASM
Duct tape is like 'The Force'.  It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  The easiest way to find something lost, around the house, is to buy a replacement.

Phil's office in downtown Bellevue.

Well, here we are at Phil and Lana's very cute Townhouse.  We had an uneventful drive over, except the traffic was out of control.  Way to many trucks and cars, almost bumper to bumper.  We went out to dinner and then Philip took us to see his office.  Very nice big office on the 14th floor, actually bigger than his boss's but she has two large windows and he has one...big deal.  Very impressive!!
Phil is putting together a desk and Bill is trying to stay awake I am typing (obviously) and Lana is watching Philip.
Looking forward to our picnic tomorrow.


CHILDREN'S SCIENCE EXAM
  Q:  Give the meaning of the term "Caesarian Section?"   
  A:  "The Caesarian Section is a district in Rome"


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  "I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy  day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
      Maya Angelou

     

Stop!  Nanny McPhee, I'll do it! 

Only one more day and then the week-end off, happy day.  We went to see "Nanny McPhee Returns" this afternoon.  If you liked the first movie you will probably like this one, very cute.  My day starts early tomorrow, any way early for me.  I have an appointment with my Physical Therapist at 7:00 A.M.  That means I have to get up way early, like, 5:45 A.M.  Just the thought of it makes me sleepy.  After that we will come home and pack for our little trip to Seattle.  We will stay with Philip and Lana, since they moved there, just in time, for us to stay with them.  Sat. at 1:00, we will join many class mates and eat and laugh and just have a jolly good time.  Later we plan to come home.  At first we thought we would stay over Sat. night also but we decided that might be a bit much.
Have a great day everyone.


There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it.  For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
   We live in the land of the "Free" only because of the "Brave"!!

OK, I'll hold him down for you!

Since this is Wed. I only have 2 more days of radiation and then a 2 day break.  I think this would be hard if there wasn't a break.  We decided not to attend the fair tomorrow because of the heat and too many little bugs floating around so we are going to the movies to see "Nanny McPhee Returns". 
I saw my Physical Therapist today and it seems my strength, in my hand, has improved.  That's because I have been a good girl in doing my exercises.  I asked him about the pain and he said it will take a long time for the nerves to heal.  That is not what I wanted to hear.  Oh well, this too shall pass, just not in my time frame.  I was reading our church magazine today and came across something that our Prophet, Pres. Monson said and I want to share it with you.
"I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure.  Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments.  There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us."
I know this to be true.. because I feel comforted and I have Joy in my heart.  I have a wonderful  family and good  friends that offer prayers in my behalf.  I couldn't do this without the power of prayer and love I feel.

That is my thought for the day.



CHILDREN'S SCIENCE EXAM
  Q:  What does "varicose" mean? 
  A:  Nearby

Thanks kid, I am really thirsty.

Got zapped this morning and then to Penney's because I had a $10.00 coupon that expired today, so I needed to use it or it would be like throwing money away and that is not a good thing.  I bought an item that was $55.00 marked down to $40.00 and then with my coupon it was $30.00 so I spent $30.00 and saved $25.00.  The way I look at it the item was almost free.  We ran a couple more errands and then came home.  Janene and three of her kids came by to show off their new school clothes.  They were pretty excited.  I'm glad we don't have to buy school clothes these days, Oh my, they are so expensive!!   Kristene and Andrew came by, with dinner, and to watch "The Illusionist" that we got through Netflix and then the first "Nanny McPhee" came on TV so they stayed, with us, through that movie also.  I have to see "The Illusionist" again because of the way it ended.  We thought it was a good movie.
Have a great day!!!  Darn!  I missed the deadline to get this posted on Tuesday.


CHILDREN'S SCIENCE EXAM
  Q:  What does the word "benign" mean?
  A:   Benign is what you will be after you be eight.



THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never 
   forget how you made them feel."
       Maya Angelou

Oh, now that was fun!

Usual morning with radiation except on Monday's I see Dr. Geiver.  He says all is going well and this wk. should be the same except after that I will probably experience some burning and being more tired.  We will see.  We then went to Costco to fuel up and then home.  Kristene and Nicole came by for a while and after she left I took a little nap.  This eve. we had Family Home Evening at our home and Bill gave the lesson.  We were all talking about changing our nights to days for FHE.  I thought, why didn't we think of that a long time ago, what a great idea.  By night time we are all a little tired and want to stay home and not drive in the dark, which is coming faster than we want.


THE OLDER CROWD
  Long ago when men fussed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft...Today, it's called....Golf.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  "I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.."

Oh, what big teeth you have in there!

This morning we were getting ready for church, when we got a call from Janene saying Reese was giving a talk in Sacrament meeting.  Since their ward and ours meet at the same time it all worked out.  He was nervous, as most people are, but he did a great job.  We know several people in their ward so we visited with a few and then came home and took a nice nap.  Janene had invited us over for dinner at 5:00 so at 4:30 Bill woke me up so we could head over to their place for another one of their wonderful meals.  We are really getting spoiled and that's not all bad.  We didn't plan on going to the fair this year because it seems to be the same every year until we read that on Thurs. it's cancer awareness day and states, "Tough enough to wear Pink" so I guess we are going to the fair on Thurs.  Maybe we will see some of you there.  I think I will dye my little strands of hair pink for the day, but thinking again I don't think Bill would like it and nobody would see it anyway.  :-)


CHILDREN'S SCIENCE EXAM
 Q:  What causes the tides in the oceans?
  A:  The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon.  All water tends to flow towards the Moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum...I forgot where the sun joins in this fight.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Some people try to turn back their odometers.  Not Me!   I want people to know why I look this way.  I've traveled a long way and some of the road's weren't paved.

I know I can, I know I can, I know I can get thru here!

Well, it's me again.  Robin is too tired to do any typing tonight.  She slept in this morning since we didn't have to go out to the Cancer Center, as she has week-ends off.  This afternoon we went to a graduation party for a friend of ours who just finished with her Medical Assistant program at CBC and has started working at Kadlec.  We then ran a few errands and when we returned home, she put on her pj's.  The constant pain in her arm just wears her out.


Two old guys are pushing their carts around Wal-Mart when they collide.  The first old guy says to the second guy, "Sorry about that.  I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."
The second guy says, "That's OK, it's a coincidence.  I'm looking for my wife, too.  I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate."  "What does she look like?"  The second old guy says, "well, she is 27 yrs old, tall, with red hair, blue eyes, long legs, and is wearing short shorts.  What does your wife look like?"  To which the first old guy says, "Doesn't matter, let's look for yours."

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

Left to right: The medication patch, yellow silly putty that I use to do some of my exercises, a light compression sleeve for night time and a heavy compression sleeve to wear during the day.

Oh Boy!!  No radiation for two days.  Nice to have a break.  The waiting room was packed today because the Dr's had  an emergency surgery so it puts radiation patients behind.  I had to wait 40 mins., which I didn't mind.  It usually takes about a ten min. wait.  I am sure it took the rest of the day for catch-up.  We did banking and then Physical Therapy for my arm.  He does ultrasound on my scar and then massages it with some cream.  Today he put on a patch, of sort, that administers ibuprofen through the skin and there is a light on the outside, so when it is done the light turns off.  It is a thick rubber, sort of shaped like a knuckle bandaid, except it is 5 1/2" long and 3 1/2" wide.  It is supposed to help with the swelling and pain but I didn't notice any difference.  Maybe it takes more than one time for the application to take effect. 


LOVERS OF WORDS
  To write with a broken pencil is pointless...


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

A little chipmonk digging in the dirt.  It dug in an area just bigger than itself to soften the dirt and then it laid down for a rest.

Diane,  so glad Jim is coming on the 28th.  It will be so fun to see everyone again.   Wow!!!  what a great class we have.
This morning had radiation at 10:30, then a class on Lymphedema, and then an appointment with Dr. Hashmi.  By the time I got home I was so tired I didn't eat lunch, just took a nice long nap.  I woke up for a short time and then decided my nap wasn't over, so I slept until 6:30 and haven't done much since.  Tomorrow only two appointments, Yea.


LOVER OF WORDS
  Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off?  He's all right now.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

We saw a lot of trout in this little creek.

Well, the start of another busy day.  First radiation and then over to Richland for a dexa scan, then home for a much needed nap.  At 2:30 I had a physical therapy appointment, which went very well.  I can see this will really help my arm to heal.  Tomorrow I  have three different appointments and two on Fri. and then next  wk. just radiation and physical therapy all week.  Easy week, thank goodness.   I  met a lady yesterday that had just finished her last radiation and she was wondering how she was going to implement a new schedule, in her life, since she had been consumed with Dr. appointments, for nearly a year.  I wondered the same thing, but no hurry, since I have a ways to go. 


LOVER OF WORDS
  I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger.  Then it hit me.
  Police were called to a daycare where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Learn to listen; listen to learn.

I never really cared for the cockroach, however, we had lots of them when we lived in Alabama.

So good to be home.   "There's no place like home."   Got up as usual for my radiation appointment, except I had to go a little early because I had to see Dr. Giever, since I didn't get to see him yesterday, Monday.  Normally I would see Dr. Giever on Mon. but we were out of town.  After that we went to a nutrician specialist, which was very helpful.  Taught us a lot about nutrician, that we didn't know.  Came home and took a very long nap.  Sure felt good.  Tomorrow will be much busier.


CHILDREN'S SCIENCE EXAM ANSWERS:
 Q:  How can you delay milk, turning sour?
 A:  Keep it in the cow.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  AGING:
  Eventualy you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

This is the machine that blasts me with radiation every morning, and the technician getting my molded form ready.

We are home!!  It is so fun to leave but so wonderful to be heading home and to find all well here.  Sun River is a great place to have a vacation.  So much to do or just to take walks and ride bikes.  It was so great to spend some time with my brother and Barb and a special treat to be with his son Hollend and Rosa and their family. They are from Liverpool, Cal.  A nine hr. drive for them.  We will get together two yrs. from now at a different destination but we don't know where as yet.  I was so happy that I held up very well with all of the excitement.  I did sleep most of the way home though.  Janene and Kevin went to pick up our dogs and thier dog and then back to our house where we heated up some leftovers and had dinner together.  Needless to say our dogs are very happy to be home.  I have one in my lap and the other laying on my feet and the third sleeping somewhere. I brought home a new dog toy, which will be their favorite for a while.


An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renouned surgeon, perform the operation.  As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his son.  "Yes dad what is it?"  Don't be nervous, son; do your best and just remember if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  "I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life."

Part of our family as we are going thru the High Desert Museum, just south of Bend, OR.

It's me again, as Robin has gone to bed.  She held up pretty well today.  We went to church this morning, came back and changed clothes, had lunch and then rested while Robin's brother and family went to the driving range to hit some balls and the rest of our family went to see the lava caves.  Later we went to the High Desert Museum and returned home to enjoy dinner together with home made ice cream and hot chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven.  Following dinner some of the family had to return home due to work schedules.  The smaller grandchildren went swimming while the others played games and watched TV.  It was a very full day and a very nice relaxing evening just sitting around talking.


I married the first man I ever kissed.  When I tell this to my children, they just about throw up.
     Barbara Bush

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy.  One is to let her think she is having her own way; the other, to let her have it.

This is our motley crew.

Had a little trouble sleeping last night because I used my arm too much yesterday, naughty me, I sure paid for it though, so today I used my brace all day and I feel so much better.  After I got up and got ready for the day, I took a little nap so we didn't do a lot today but it was an enjoyable day.  This eve. we all had dinner together.  My brother and Barb put on a wonderful fiest.  Steak, barbecued chicken and salmon and other good fixins.  It is so fun having all our family here, right down to the great grandchildren.  Well I am in the living room and people want to bed down so........Good Night.


HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SURVIVE
#6
  A mother calls 911 very worried asking the dispatcher if she needs to take her child to the emergency room, the child had eaten ants.  The dispatcher tells her to give the child some Benadryl and he should be fine, the mother says, "I just gave him some ant killer........"
Dispatcher,  "Rush him in to emergency!"


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.


 

This is the house we are staying in, pretty nice, huh!

We don't have internet in this house, but they have wifi in the house next door so we are able to tap into theirs.  Lucky me!  And lucky you!   :-)

Let's see, where to begin, I guess from the beginning, which started this morning at 6:00.  I really don't like getting up that early, unless it's for a good reason and we definitely had a good reason.  We are now at Sun River for our family reunion, we planned a year ago.  So now I will back up to the beginning.  We mostly packed last night so we didn't have to get up even earlier.  Went to the Cancer Cntr., for my treatment, at 8:10.  Then to the cannery to do banking, which didn't take long at all, happy for that.  Then to Gini for my nail appointment at 9:30.  She is a great friend and the color she chose for me was,  "Electric Eel".  Very powerful looking.  She also put on sparkles, I love it.  We hit the freeway from there and only stopped once, for a potty brake, until we got here. Bill likes to take a straight path when we go out of town. Getting to the edge of Sun River resort was no problem but finding our home was a little difficult.  If you have been to Sun River you know what I mean.  It is one big labyrinth with a lot of round-a-bouts and little tiny signs naming the roads.  We were so confused we ended up going the wrong...way, on a one...way street, and two cars were going the right...way on the one...way street and there just isn't enough room for two cars, so of course we turned around and tried again.  We eventually found our home.  Very nice!!  This home has beds for eight people and also the home next to us.  Our third home sleeps eleven. 


HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SURVIVE
#5
   Several years ago, we had an Intern who was none too swift.  One day she was typing and turned to a secretary and said, "I'm almost out of typing paper.  What do I do?"  "Just use paper from the photocopier", the secretary told her.  With that, the intern took her last remaining blank piece of paper, put it on the photocopier and proceeded to make....five....blank....copies.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
   Elastic waistbands were created for holidays.




  

Interesting, don't you think?

Diane, we are happy Larry is doing well and that he won't have to give up golfing for very long.
Not such a hectic day as yesterday.  Had my radiation this morning.  What's really good about this is I am, in and out, in less then 30 minutes.  On to Costco to have Bill's hearing aids checked because they were not working as they should.  Home to finish laundry and pack.  Janene came over to give her dad a hair cut.  I usually do it but it hurts too much to raise my arm that long.  She does such a great job because she has been doing her families hair for many years now.  I think I am done packing now so trying to get to bed before 11:00.
Not sure if I will have internet access at the houses we rented in Sunriver, so if you don't see a new post for a few days, you'll know why.



HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SURVIVE
  #4
I recently saw a distraught lady weeping beside her car.  "Do you need some help?"  I asked
She replied, "I knew I should have replaced the battery to this remote door unlocked.  Now I can't get into my car.  Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenience store)  would have a battery to fit this?"
"Hmmm, I don't know.  Do you have an alarm too?" I asked.
"No, just this remote thingy," she answered, handing it and the car keys to me.  As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied,  "Why don't you drive over there and check about the batteries.  It's a long walk....."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect.  It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.

Hi Maya, nice to hear from you.  I need to come to Sears one of these days to see you.  I really miss you.
Diane, we didn't know Larry had cancer on his hand.  How is that going to effect the golfing?  I'm sure there is quite a bit of pain.
WOW!!!  What-a-day!!  This morning met Janene at Gold's Gym at 6:00 and then we spent an hr. doing water aerobics.  It was really a lot of fun.  My legs always want to float up so I had trouble staying in one place.  We use foam noodles, foam hand bars and a paddle board.  The idea is to do the exercises while pushing the foam, item, into the water and to either sit on them or just push them up and down, or back and forth.  Looks much easier than it is because I wasn't able to work them with either hand.  This will really help me build up some strength.  I came home, got ready for the day and took a short nap and then off to see my new primary care Dr. by 10:30. I was told I had to have one so, now I do.  She is very tiny, cute and I was impressed with her. While we were there we got a phone call from the radiation center wondering if I could be there by 2:00.  I tried to put it off until next Tues., when we get home from our vacation but they said there wouldn't be any problem having three before we leave.  We had plenty of time to do the banking at the cannery.  There is no pain or fear having radiation just funny having this huge machine move above me.  I have to go every day at the same time, 9:50 for 6 weeks.  I check in and then change into the same gown everyday.  We put them in a plastic bag with our names on them.  Then on to a little waiting room for a few minutes and then escorted to a large room with this big monster machine.  I lay on the table in the same spot every time.  I think I may have mentioned this but I was in before to take measurements and figure exactly where the radiation should be.  I lay on this uncomfortable piece of, whatever it is made of, and it forms to my head and down to my waist and up my sides just a little bit.  So I wiggle into position so I am just right on the spot.  I just lay there for a short time while they shoot me with rays.  It is quite an art.  After that we ran a couple of errands and came home and I took another short nap.  We just finished making three pans of lasagna for our trip.  Now it is time to put my feet up and relax.


#3
HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SURVIVE?
  A woman at work was seen putting a credit card into her floppy drive and pulling it out very quickly.
When I inquired as to what she was doing, she said she was shopping on the Internet and they kept asking for a credit card number, so she was using the ATM "thingy."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Joy is found in the smallest of moments.  Like now!

Over cast and drizzly day along the Washington coast near Kalaloch, yet so beautiful.

Well, it's me again.  Robin is in too much pain and can't think to write.  She and Kristene went out today to buy the groceries needed for our family reunion, later this week, and it took them 3 1/2 hrs.  They kept running into people they knew and you know Robin, she always takes the time to talk.  Her feet are doing better as most of the swelling has gone, but the ankles are still swollen.


HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SURVIVE?

#2
I was checking out at the local Wal-Mart with just a few items and the lady behind me put her things on the belt close to mine.  I picked up one of those 'dividers' that they keep by the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn't get mixed.  After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the 'divider', looking it all over for the bar code, she said to me, "Do you know how much this is?"  I said to her I've changed my mind; I don't think I'll buy that today."  She said "OK", and I paid her for the things and left.  She had no clue to what had just happened.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Never stop learning.

Picture of Bill, Greg Rose, and Dick Brown in front of the welcome sign coming into Forks, WA.

Bill came home early today, which was a nice surprise.  I happened to be out with Kristene, doing a little shopping, when he called.  It is so, so nice to have him safely home.  Subject of interest, Bill and his two friends attended Church in Forks, Washington and found out that the "Twilight" series movies were not filmed in Forks but in Canada.  Is that a shock, or what.  I liked the books but not the movies, actually I only saw the first movie and I think I will save money and not see the rest of them.
I'm on the sofa in the family room with Sandy (snoring) next to me and Bill next to her and Pieper on his lap and they are all sound asleep.  Pretty cute. 
 
HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SURVIVE?
  (1)  Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that you could have an order of 6, 9, or 12 Chicken McNuggets.
I asked for a half dozen  nuggets.
We don't have half dozen nuggets," said the teenager at the counter.
"You don't?" I replied.
"We only have 6, 9 or 12,"  was the reply.
"So I can't order a half dozen nuggets, but I can order 6?"
"That's right."
So I shook my head and ordered 6 McNuggets.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  If you fail, learn, and move on, you're growing.


Oops!  I didn't get it posted before midnight.

Glacier National Park.  Such a beautiful place.  I would love to vacation there again.

I was a little lonesome today with Bill being gone but knowing he is having a good time makes it all worthwhile.  He does come home tomorrow night, which I am very excited about and it's his birthday.  I don't remember us ever being apart on our birthday's.  First time for everything.  Kareen came over after church and then Sean came over, so I wasn't lonesome anymore.  At 5:00 we went to Kareen's house for a wonderful dinner, as always.  I am keeping my feet up, very little salt, consuming less liquids and the swelling hasn't changed in my feet and ankles.  Dr. Droesch explained it the best, in the fact, I was pumped with a lot of liquids during both surgery's and hasn't had time to leave my system, that is why he said to cut down on my liquid intake.  Had to take a pain pill today for my arm.  At times it really aches and the electrical charge on top of that  really smarts.  Oh well, as the saying goes,  "This To Shall Pass". 


LITTLE LARRY
  Little Larry attended a horse auction with his father.  He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse's legs and rump, and chest.  After a few minutes, Larry asked,  "Dad, why are you doing that?"  His father replied, "Because when I'm buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape, before I buy".  Larry looking worried, said "Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom..."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Sometime's  "now"  is the best time.

She is so funny.

I spent most of the day inside.  Did go out for a while and pick dead heads off some bushes but didn't stay out long, because it was so hot.  Kristene came over and she helped me wash and trim Barry.  He looks soooooo much better.  Kareen is here now to take care of Grandma.  Bill is having a great time but I will be very happy when he gets home.


LITTLE LARRY
  Larry's kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals.  One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person.  "Yes," said the policeman.  "The detectives want very badly to capture him.  Larry asked, "Why didn't you keep him when you took his picture?"


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  All things work together in the tapestry of life.

How interesting.  Now if that was the case Maybe I wouldn't eat so much.  It just wouldn't  taste the same.

I went to see my surgeon this morning and he feels my feet are swelling for "1", because of all the fluids that are pumped into me during surgery and since I had two surgeries to double the fluid and "2",I drink a lot so....I am really full of it.  :-)   He said to take it easy and keep my feet up as much as possible and eventually the extra fluid will leave my body.  Bill left this morning for his 4 day, much needed, motorcycle trip, with a couple of friends.  He was excited and so was I.  He was a little nervous about leaving but I kicked him out the door.  Janene and Kevin went to Walla Walla to see a play, to celebrate their anniversary.  They will be home tomorrow so the kids are spending the night and Kareen will stay the other two nights.  Bill didn't want me to be totally alone the whole time.  He has been so extremely wonderful that with him leaving I didn't realize how much I relied on him.


LITTLE LARRY
The math teacher saw that Larry wasn't paying attention in class.  She called on him and said, "Larry!  What are 2 and 4 and 28 and 44?"  Larry quickly replied, "NBC, FOX, ESPN and the Cartoon Network.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy.  One is to let her think she is having her own way; the other, to let her have it.

With my swollen feet, neither can I.

Well, this have been quit an eventful day.  It started by picking up our grand-daughter, Nicole, from driver's training.  We dropped her off and stopped at the vets to pick up some meds for one of our dogs (Barry), then off to do our cannery banking and run a couple of errands.  We came home and had a late lunch and Janene called to let me know she was on her way to pick me up to do alittle birthday shopping for her husband Kevin.  I have been having problems with my feet and ankles swelling up really bad for the last three weeks and by now they were hurting so bad I didn't want to walk any further.  Janene brought me home and Bill took me to the clinic to see what they could do for me.  Well, as luck would have it, they couldn't do anything for me because they didn't have the equipment neccessary.  Soooo, off we go the Kadlec emergency, where we spent the next 4 1/2 hours, taking blood, giving me an IV, x-rays, and ultrasound on my legs and arm and didn't get home until 11:00 pm.  After all that they still couldn't find anything wrong, so we really don't know what's wrong.

LITTLE LARRY
Larry watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face.  "Why do you do that mommy?" he asked.  "To make myself beautiful, said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue.  "What's the matter,! asked Larry "Giving up?"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Learn from the past, but live in the present.

We have been wanting to cut the dead wood out of this tree for the past 3 or 4 years.  Our son Richard came over today and did it for us.  Happy day!!  It took two truck loads to the dump to haul it all off.

What do you think of my new hair style?

Now I know why my arm has been hurting more lately.  I went to see Dr. Fischer this afternoon and he said my nerves are waking up and starting to heal so it feels like electrical shocks shooting through my arm.  Fortunately it only lasts a few seconds but it aches most of the time.  My new friend is hydrocodone.  I was a little concerned because I didn't know it would hurt more as time went on.  My other surgery was so much easier than this one, in the healing part.  He wants me to go to a Physical Therapist to add more torcher.  He is so funny. 
I went back to the cancer center today to have a wig chosen and styled by Franki, of Franki & Co.  She volunteers out there to help people look good in a wig.
Bill is all packed for his Motorcycle trip with the guys.  He leaves Fri. and is home on Mon.  Kareen Law is coming over to take care of her Grandma.  I will be in good hands.


SENIOR MOMENTS
  Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the Dr. to get a physical.  A few days later, the Dr. saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.  A couple of days later, the Dr. spoke to Morris and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you."  Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: "Get a hot mamma and be cheerful."  The Dr. said, "I didn't say that...I said, "you've got a heart murmur; be careful."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  THE ZEN OF SARCASM
   If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

Two of our grand-children being honored.  Eric getting another merit badge and Reese advancing to Tenderfoot.

The cancer center offer many perks as in, facials, house cleaning, free wigs and styling, 2 months free exercise classes at the court club, free make-up at the  "Look Good...Feel Better" workshop support group, nutrition classes and much more.  I haven't taken advantage of these programs because either I didn't feel good or my white cells were too low, so now that I am feeling better I thought it was time to take advantage of some of these perks.  I made a few appointments and today I received a facial that lasted 50 Min's. in a dim lighted room, soft music, good smelling scents, a very comfortable bed with very soft sheets and bed cover, nicely decorated and a very sweet person named Sonny to give the facial.  She used nouveau cleansers and lotions.  It was an incredible experience, so relaxing I just wanted to take a nice nap when she was done.  I am also signed up for several classes being offered.
This eve. we went to a boy scout court of honor for Reese and Eric Law.  Wonderful day.


"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things:  a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
   Maya Angelou

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  Dogs have owners~Cats have staff.

Northern Lights (Mother nature at work)

Today was a little sad because we attended the funeral of a very dear friend, Karen Mercer, younger than we are.  Six yrs. ago she had breast cancer and then it went into remission  for a couple of yrs. and then it came back into other parts of her body.  All four of their children spoke so that made everyone teary eyed.  They are a very close family so that will help them cope now and in the future.  We know God's plan and know that we will all be together again and that helps but it is still so hard to see a loved one go.  Be happy for them because their earth life is done and they are now on to bigger and better things.  No more Drs.


SENIOR MOMENTS
  Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says:  "Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains.  I know you're about my age.  How do you feel?"  Slim says,  "I feel just like a newborn baby."  "Really!?  Like a newborn baby!?"  "Yep.  No hair, no teeth, and I think I just....wet my pants."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
  "I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
      Maya Angelou

I enjoy rainbows, so I choose this picture of a double rainbow over the ballistic missile site at the start of construction just south of Delta Junction, Alaska.

Robin has tried to do too much these last couple of days, consequently she doesn't have the energy to do her blog tonight; so, here I am again.
First, a comment to Diane regarding taking pictures at the luncheon on Saturday.  We will not be there, as I will be out of town.  I'm taking an opportunity to go on a bike trip with a couple of friends.  We're leaving on Friday and will travel over and up around the Olympic Peninsula and back thru Leavenworth on the way home.  We're having Kareen, one of our grand-daughters, come over to be with Robin while I'm gone.
Tomorrow we will be attending the funeral of a dear friend of ours that has lost her battle with breast cancer.  We loved her dearly.

HUMOR
"If we can laugh at it, we can live with it.  Laughter is like changing a baby's diaper.  It doesn't solve any problems permanently, but it makes things better for a while."
     Brian Crane - creater of "Pickles"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"The art of life is to show your hand.  There is no diplomacy like candor.  You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do.  Nothing is so boring as having to keep up a deception."
     E.V. Lucas, English author and critic