Blossom got some wheels! 

Scott sure loves his girl.  

Here she is just before she ran over Balto with her tire.  Please note that she is standing on his tail.  

She doesn't love her wheelchair as much as we had hoped.  She tolerates it.  We are hoping that she will get more used to it as time goes on and we will be able to take her on a walk.  For now, she uses it to wander all over the yard. 

Beware this week:  Halloween 2020!

Just Breathe

Last week was so busy!  There were doctor appointments every day of the week.  One for Dad, one for Mom and three for me!  The ophthalmologist that I have seen 3 times in the last 7 weeks has now referred me to a retina specialist.  The scheduler warned me that it will be a THREE hour appointment and to bring a book or a movie!  Ugh. 

Saturday, I was blessed to get to visit with my Uncle Coy, Aunt Bobbie, Aunt Zell and cousins Annette and Teri.  Uncle Coy and Aunt Bobbie came all the way from Greenville, SC to visit with us.  Annette came all the way from the UK!  Aunt Zell shared these pictures with us.  We would have loved for their brother, Skee, to come; however, he is quarantined.  Stupid Covid.  

Siblings: 

Brothers:

I love my Dad's family so much.  

In other news, Blossom got a wheelchair on Sunday!  Scott finished putting it together, but it was too dark outside to try out.

Meanwhile, I'm still studying the book of Habukkuk.  I finished the study once and immediately started it again.  I feel like I could study it for another year and still keep learning.  I think I better just move on to something new when I finish it again this week.  

 5 things for this week: 

1.  I can't wait for the election to be over!   I decided to deactivate my Facebook account again because I just can't take any more political posts OR posts shaming people because they choose to make safer decisions in a Pandemic.  Why on earth do people think we should all think alike?  

2.  There are only 5 more weeks until Thanksgiving!  There is always so much to be thankful for.  

3.  A snail can sleep for 3 years.  

4.  I miss living with a cat. 

5.  Nurse Wendy, who works next door, is going to re-pierce my right ear tomorrow.  I found out on Saturday that it had closed up.  Oops.    

What is going on in your world this week?  

Halftober

We are almost half way through October already!  Does it seem like the second half of the year is going much faster than the first?  

Several weeks ago, my hair colorist put a toner "glaze" on my hair and chopped off more of the fried ends.  This wasn't to change the color of my sliver hair but to tone down the brassy "blorange" ugliness.   

This week, I will mark "Month 8" of my grow out.  

Check out smiley!  

We call Blossom "Scooter" these days as she has become a "pro" at scooting around on her backside.  Nothing can stop Blossom!  

She can still walk a little bit and at times, she stands like a normal dog.  One thing is certain, she's still feisty!  

Today, Daniel spent about 30 minutes showing cat videos to the cat. 

I'm just as shocked as you are that the cat actually watched them! 

So,....life has been super wonky for me lately.  I have recently received unexpected (not so great) news from my doctor and my ophthalmologist.  I'm doing my best to eat healthy, exercise daily, lower my stress/anxiety and take care of myself.  Mom and Dad are still keeping me very busy but life is good.  

My boy:

It's not cold in North Carolina just yet but....

Friday, my oldest friend (not by age!) received the news that we were hoping not to hear.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Thankfully, her prognosis is excellent and it is likely she will only need a lumpectomy.  We are praying for no chemo and no radiation.  She's got this and we've got her! 

So what is going on with you?  

  

Checking In

Good Monday morning.  So much has happened since my last post so I wanted to stop by and say hello.  

Maybe I'll just tell you this story from two weeks ago.  First, let me start out by saying that I had just gotten a surprising report from the doctor about my heart.  Keep in mind that I am supposed to be lowering my blood pressure.  

It was a Friday night and I had just pulled in the driveway after dropping off Chick-Fil-A at Mom and Dad's house.  I tapped the garage door opener and noticed there was something in my parking spot.  For a moment, I was confused, trying to figure out what the big pile of black was.  I wondered if Scott had left one of our watering cans in my spot.  All of a sudden, my brain starts to realize, "It's a snake!"  Not only was it a snake but it was 2 snakes and they were fighting.  I was soon able to see that there was a King Snake wrapped around a Garter Snake and the Garter Snake looked dead.  It was lying motionless with his mouth wide open.  I felt a little sad as I realized it was most likely my friend, Gartie.  

Scott was inside the house so I called the landline from my car.  "Get outside, there's a King Snake killing a Garter Snake in the garage!!!"  All of a sudden, the Garter Snake starting whipping itself against the King Snake who was wrapped around it.  I let out a Hollywood worthy scream over the phone.  Scott came out and started throwing anything he could pick up at the snakes.  Then he started sweeping them with a broom.  Finally, the King Snake unwrapped itself and the Garter Snake was able to slither to safety.  Here's a picture of the King Snake.  I'm sure it wasn't very happy we had ruined its supper.   I'm also sure my blood pressure was not very good at this point. 

Just reliving this story is stressful enough!  

September Blossom

Have you heard that the CW is coming out with a live action version of the Powerpuff Girls? Why does Hollywood have to ruin everything?  

Fighting crime before bedtime.  LtoR:  Bubbles, Blossom & Buttercup

I once wanted to adopt 2 kittens so that I could name them Bubbles and Buttercup and have my own set of Powerpuff Girls.  Scott said no.  

How is everything in your world?  We just had a Covid19 scare in my office. My boss' son came home from college and tested positive.  As of last week, my boss and his wife tested negative but, they are still living in the same house as their son.  I was briefly around my boss 6 days ago so I'm being extra cautious around my parents.  I stay more than 6 feet away and wear a N95 mask when I am with them.  It is making caregiving rather difficult this week.  

Last Friday, I had my first session with a new Psychologist (via teleconference).  I can tell I am really going to learn a lot from this Dr.  It was time; I realized I needed help learning how to manage caregiving both parents and anxiety all while living in a Pandemic.  I'm overwhelmed and not sure how to juggle everything.  She has given me such hope and great advice already.  We meet again on Friday.  

Daniel loves wearing his wolf ears from Great Wolf Lodge.  He loves wearing them so much that his dad had to threaten him to keep him from wearing them into Wal-Mart.  I think he would have been the most normal looking person there.  If you are wondering what is in his hand, it is a dog grooming razor that he had just found in my parents' basement.  He asked me if it worked.  I told him to wait until Pawpaw went to sleep and try it out on his hair.  

I've never known anyone who loves water as much as Daniel.  He has always been obsessed with hoses and nozzles.  I think he'll end up designing water whirligigs some day.  

(Not) Mom's cat says hello...

She loves this cat so much.  

When I finished petting Blossom I turned my head and saw this in my face...

Blossom is practicing yoga now.  I really centers her as she deals with her neurological disease.  She's a natural at Down Dog.  Up Dog is pretty easy for her as well.  Cat Pose, not so much.  

It's Still 2020

Bon Jour! Yes, I'm still working hard at learning French.  I plan to go back to Montreal next year and, this time, I'm going to speak the language! 

I'm still hanging in here.  August has been both good and challenging.  Emphasis on the good....and the challenging.   My Dad has really been struggling with pain.  He keeps falling and hurting himself and we have made numerous trips to doctors.  I'm worn out.  He is having CT scans of his neck and back on Thursday.  Mom has been so worried about Dad.  Me....I'm worn out.  That being said, I have the most kind and appreciative parents.  They are both so sweet to me and can't stop thanking me for my help.