LAST NIGHT AND TODAY -SATURDAY-OK

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Last night turned out to be a very pleasant evening. I had ten people for supper. I used my good set of dishes. Often I just use plastic. I think the women would have preferred it because they insisted on doing the dishes. I would have been just as happy to leave them until they went home.
Anyhow I served some eggrolls and other nibblets when they came. In one minute they were gone.
Supper was a success. I was worried because I had made new recipes. I enjoyed the chicken breasts with lemon juice, wine and capers. Think everyone else too. Was happy today that hubby said he enjoyed himself. We have to do it again because I want to invite other couples.
Today I was worried about something on my finger so we went over to the clinic. Turns out the nurse said it was nothing to be concerned about so will wait until I go to the dermatologist in a few weeks. I get so nervous now about each and every little ache and pain!
After that we went to COSTCO like SAMS. I bought some books, food, and hubby bought some towels. I just realized that I don’t have any hand towels that I like. I didn’t get any today that I liked so will try Walmart tomorrow.
While in the mall I saw my Passover dishes on sale. They were having an antique sale. Anyhow we asked the price. The guy showed me the price on the dishes. Over 350!!!! I told him I have the same set at home. He kept lowering the price but I didn’t buy them. I am going to think it over and maybe go back tomorrow. I’m going to offer 25!!!! I told hubby I could take them to Florida just in case we stay there for Passover next year.
Tonight we went out for supper. Turned out it was a noisy restaurant and there were thirteen of us. Too loud to really relax and enjoy. In the end I went to sit with the women so we could chat. I suggested that next time we get two tables – one for the women and the other for the men. It’s easier that way and everyone can talk to everyone else.
We spent some time talking about sickness. I could live without that.
Not much planned for tomorrow.
Next weekend will be busy. It’s my friend’s unveiling. I have friends and my SIL coming to sleep over. It will be good to spend time with them. Saturday night I invited two other couples over. These are all friends from many years ago. Should be fun even though it’s not a fun reason to get together.
My niece had her masectomies yesterday. It seems to be the latest in preventitive medicine. There is a woman here who had a hysterectomy and is planning to also have masectomies. OY!!!
A drunk hit three children and his lawyer is saying it’s the kids fault. Either they were playing on the road or ran out to get their ball. SAYWHAT????????????? That man should be thrown in jail and the key should be thrown in the ocean. It is not his first offense and even if it was. Our juidicial system STINKS!!!!
My son put back the letter h on my keyboard. YEA!!!
He met with his "ex" today but hasn’t told me anything. I don’t want to be a nag so haven’t asked. I figure he’ll tell me when he’s ready.
Guess that’s about it.

Glad dinner went well! Preventative masectomies?!

RYN: Yes he’s supposed to pay child support but he doesn’t. And because he’s self employed and deals mostly in cash there’s not much I can do about it. So that’s why I’m trying to get a second job, so I won’t need his money.

RYN: I could ride to work with Levy except that he’s a lot more expensive than the bus. But I will when I have to.

Glad your supper was a success!! I don’t like talking about illnesses either. Hope the talk your son and his Ex had, went well. That’s awful about that drunk. :(( Big Hugzz..

diane26

October 15, 2006

offmychest

you have been busy!

Gypsy Spirit

glad your dinner went so well, but why do you usually use plastic plates?? I have a missing key from my keyboard as well, please let me know what your son did to fix yours! I am unsure whether to use glue! hugs P

Sago

October 16, 2006

ryn: so sorry to hear this about bil: my husband said that fear is normal, he thinks, because the surgery is major, but to ask your bil which is greater the fear that he must undergo this surgery or the fear of what will happen if he doesn’t have the surgery. K was afraid, and angry, and resistant up until the hour before surgery, by the way. I think each patient has to find his own path into this arena. The family can help by being calm, listening, supporting the need for the surgery while supporting the patient’s feelings, too, however non-helpful they may seem. My guy was supported by all of the children and grandkiddos who made a point of being with him and telling him they loved him, especially prior to surgery. He was jolted by seeing their love as the same time he was angry. Such a complex time. On my part, I say get a book from used books on Amazon or somewhere that walks the family through the surgery and recovery period. It will take the better part of a year to recover, K is just now 4 months into recovery ready for PT, I think. He will need shirts to wear that do not go over his head–he won’t be able to raise his arms for months; he’ll come to love his h

pillow; he’ll have a difficult time getting into and out of bed, so pay close attention to those directions as to how to do that. When K came home it was a horrible ordeal, just getting up and going to bed. He might have nightmares after he comes home–all of this will resolve in time. He needs much tenderness, not a lot of advice that is harsh…all the usual. His entire world will be rockedapart and then will re-configure. His wife will need a respite now and again. The family can give her that. Much tenderness from me to your family as you enter this period, and to him. So sorry he had to go through this and his family does. Hope he recovers remarkable fast post surgery and is removed from the intensive care unit fast. He won’t remember much of the first days there and tell his family he will look much worse than they can imagine in the intensive care unit. I hate it when people wear black into that space, by the way–bring his favorite music and play it for him, leave it there and ask the nurses to play it, soothing music really aids healing. Well, that was more than you asked for, but…this is a major life change for him, his entire fami

Lily47

ryn: Hilton Head Health Institute in North Carolina. That chicken sounds great. There’s nothing like lemon to set off chicken.

Lucky Lady

October 22, 2006

you certainly do keep busy. the dinner sounds fun. I love trying new recipes & do so every chance I get.