Tuesday, November 16, 2010

My Busy Life and Recent Struggles

I have been going to post for awhile, but haven't had the time. Life is too busy and things are too much of a struggle. I need to focus on more of the what I have and my blessings. But lately it seems as if I can't control any of my time. I got to go to TOFW and it was wonderful! But I came home and then everything started to happen, and the faster I run the slower I get. I loved our conference broadcast we had and I have loved church recently. I haven't been able to go to my quilting group for a long time, why you may ask, and I will tell you, listen and learn HA! My husband Ed has been dragging me from one appointment to another and a lot of them are on Tue, (my quilting day) which I resent but this isn't his fault as the doctors seem to schedule all surgeries on Tue. He can't go alone, as he can't really remember a lot of things they tell him and if he does he doesn't always get it right. What is he doing you ask? He had cataract surgery on last Tue, and a pre opp for that, plus two appointments to get ready for the surgery. He can't drive because his eye is dilated. Now we have to get ready to have hip replacement surgery on December seventh, and he has had to give his blood to get ready for that, not once but twice, as they need two units in case he needs it during the surgery. Today we went back to the eye doctor and on the 23rd of November he is having the right eye done. So we start all over again, and another week of eye drops four times a day, and watching him like a hawk so he doesn't bend down or lift anything, which is a chore for Ed Cook and a big job for me. We have another pre-opp appointment for the hip not to mention the one we had today, plus the eye doctor, so do you get the PICTURE? I am going CRAZY!!! I am not complaining mind you just explaining why I haven't posted lately. I love him dearly, but he just wants to get this all done asap and it is hard on us. When he goes to give blood, he needs a meal that contains a lot of beef and potatoes, etc, and the last time I almost forgot, so next week I think we will go out to Sizzlers so he can get a steak and a baked potato, sounds like a great idea to me. Hence I forgot to send Amy a b-day card and I didn't get Halloween cards off to the great ones, oh well maybe next year. I hope for Christmas. We are going to Judy's for Thanksgiving, which will seem strange without Ed Jr, but it is what it is. I forgot to mention that sometime around mid September Abe moved into the trailer, and he had surgery on his ankle, and I had him to take care of for a few days, but he is on crutches for two more weeks and gets around well, and is in and out now. Judy came down for a visit with us and stayed for three days right after he was operated on. He has a pretty good job now and is busy with that and a girlfriend also which keeps him busy. He has a good friend that drives him around, so we don't have that chore thank goodness. You can't drive with a cast or a boot on your foot or leg. Besides it is his right leg. I love you all and pray you have a wonderful reunion on Thanksgiving. I appreciate all of your posts and so enjoy all of the pictures. God bless and keep you Hugs and Kisses to all

6 comments:

AMY AND MIKEY said...

GRANDMA! It's times like these that I wish I lived in Eugene so I could help you more. If I weren't in school I'd come over, but I am trying to keep up with all my school work (not very good at that, get distracted TOO easily) anyway- I am so sorry that Grandpa is getting all tehse surgeries adn apointments- that is awful! he sure is one tough cookie. And so are you to be taking care of him! I'm so sorry everything is hard. And I'm sorry Eddie won't be there at thanksgiving, it will be strange- but you'll get to see the rest of teh cooks and that will be so fun for you guys. I love you so much- and don't worry about my birthday card- I am awful about cards- I never remember to send them out- it's awful, so we're even! love you SOOOOOOO much!

Danielle said...

OH my goodness. I'm so sorry you have to go through all that Grandma! Sounds soooooooooo stressful. I can't even imagine. You are a saint of a woman. I'm sorry Grandpa has to go through all this stuff too. Sounds rough. Miss you both and love you!!!

Megan and Greg said...

Wow, I didn't realize how long it'd been since you posted. Sorry life is so crazy. Atleast we know it doesn't last forever. Things will hopefully slow down soon. Love you. Are you going out of town for Christmas? Greg and I will make it down to the coast sometime and we could stop in for awhile with Scarlet on the way.

Sharon/Mom/ Grandma said...

Whew!!! I knew most of that, but didn't realize there would be so many appts. Who would have thought it would be you at this age driving dad around! You are a miracle! I am grateful you can take care of dad. I love you and you are in our prayers.

Lizzie said...

Holy Smokes Grandma!!! I can't believe all that. All those appointments. I can see how it would be hard for both of you. And when you need your quilting group the most (because of your stress), you can hardly even go. it must be frustrating. We love you and miss you, and we would LOVE it if you came out again this winter...but understand completely if it doesn't work out. Love you!

Carin said...

Oh Nellie!! Yuck, yuck!! I am so sorry it has been so stressful and sooooooo very much to do!! You are in our prayers. We think of you often!! Give our love and hugs and kisses to Judy and all!! Tell them I miss them and give them my blog address :-) Love you!!