Had a good doctor's visit. I need to test again for C Diff. It can remain in the body and reoccur later - which can be dangerous for me and for those around me.
The day went fairly well. We went out to eat at the Pizzeria downtown. All my kids came, plus my niece and her son, my son's daughter, and my youngest daughter's boyfriend. Fellowship was good - as well as the pizza. Two among us had classes and/or meetings, so we had to leave by a little before 7:30.
Sometimes, I wish that things had been different, but, as the nursery rhyme states, "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride." It would be nice to ride a little, huh?
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Time Goes So Quickly
Here it is Sunday evening. My daughter, her husband, and granddaughter have been here from Colorado since Wednesday afternoon. It looked like a long time when she arrived, but now there is only one full day left until they have to return. We always have so many plans, and we get about half of them done - maybe!
We went to the pumpkin patch today. I think everybody had a really nice time. The baby rode a pony and seemed to enjoy it. We then ate - the husband was hungry, so we went to the barn for food. Next came panning for gold (youngest daughter), and then we all went to the petting zoo. The rabbits didn't cooperate, and the chickens weren't cooped up, but other than that, the pigs were cute; my son-in-law couldn't resist them. Last year, he tickled the one that they had, and it squealed; this time, he wasn't so lucky.
We went on the hayride to the pumpkin patch - saw donkeys, buffalo, and long-horned cattle on the way to the patch. A little disappointing. The hot, hot summer had ruined the pumpkins, and they had to ship in pumpkins, so they were all sitting in the patch, nicely cut, waiting for us to "pick" them. Six huge ones cost $37. Talk about breaking the bank!
We took a short jaunt through the corn maze, but we began to feel a few drops and decided it was a good time to beat a retreat to the treat barn. It really began to pour while we were waiting there. The driver of the pumpkin train really beat it back for all the parents to come and pick up their rain-spotted little kiddies. Lots of fun!
The kids love to go, and I love to spend time with them, so it was a very enjoyable day. It was rather sad as both the little kids were visiting other people this weekend. Next year, though!
We went to the pumpkin patch today. I think everybody had a really nice time. The baby rode a pony and seemed to enjoy it. We then ate - the husband was hungry, so we went to the barn for food. Next came panning for gold (youngest daughter), and then we all went to the petting zoo. The rabbits didn't cooperate, and the chickens weren't cooped up, but other than that, the pigs were cute; my son-in-law couldn't resist them. Last year, he tickled the one that they had, and it squealed; this time, he wasn't so lucky.
We went on the hayride to the pumpkin patch - saw donkeys, buffalo, and long-horned cattle on the way to the patch. A little disappointing. The hot, hot summer had ruined the pumpkins, and they had to ship in pumpkins, so they were all sitting in the patch, nicely cut, waiting for us to "pick" them. Six huge ones cost $37. Talk about breaking the bank!
We took a short jaunt through the corn maze, but we began to feel a few drops and decided it was a good time to beat a retreat to the treat barn. It really began to pour while we were waiting there. The driver of the pumpkin train really beat it back for all the parents to come and pick up their rain-spotted little kiddies. Lots of fun!
The kids love to go, and I love to spend time with them, so it was a very enjoyable day. It was rather sad as both the little kids were visiting other people this weekend. Next year, though!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Feeling Sad
Well, it's been a while since I last posted - probably a lifetime.
I'm a little sad today. Three months ago, my little Copper was killed by coyotes, and last Saturday, we found out that Callie, our yellow lab, is dying of cancer with only a few days to live.
This has been such a sad year.
My sister-in-law died suddenly on Easter Sunday. She had blood clot problems and one broke loose - that's all it takes. I really miss her and was looking forward to doing things with her this year. She was just starting quilting, something that I enjoy so much, and now she's gone.
Then, my Copper died, and I lost the one dog that I felt would protect us if anyone did enter the house. I just felt safer with him here.
Now, it's sweet Callie. We have taken her to the vet, and have surgery after surgery - all to no avail! She is sitting here next to me, breathing heavily, skin and bones, and I think back on all the wonderful years that we had together. She has been such a good dog. She certainly doesn't deserve this.
I'm a little sad today. Three months ago, my little Copper was killed by coyotes, and last Saturday, we found out that Callie, our yellow lab, is dying of cancer with only a few days to live.
This has been such a sad year.
My sister-in-law died suddenly on Easter Sunday. She had blood clot problems and one broke loose - that's all it takes. I really miss her and was looking forward to doing things with her this year. She was just starting quilting, something that I enjoy so much, and now she's gone.
Then, my Copper died, and I lost the one dog that I felt would protect us if anyone did enter the house. I just felt safer with him here.
Now, it's sweet Callie. We have taken her to the vet, and have surgery after surgery - all to no avail! She is sitting here next to me, breathing heavily, skin and bones, and I think back on all the wonderful years that we had together. She has been such a good dog. She certainly doesn't deserve this.
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