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Paula
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Feb 26, 2017 12:03PM
I wish I had a reading spot like that. Enjoy it, Aymen!
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you are right Kirsten, I should wait for a month maybe, it's in my hometown in our neighbourhood so I m planning to use this spot on weekends.
You should come over Paula, there is enough space for two :)
I wish I could. I need a peaceful spot like that right now.
Sean wrote: "At work we do not sit for more than 1-2 hours per day, not at all at once.The rest of the day we walk, a lot 14-16 miles per day, inside and outside, we lift 40-50 boxes of paper, empty over 60-7..."
Sean, please take care. DVT's are such a tricky thing.
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Trying my best.
Although also trying to keep busy.
So emptying my kitchen, they start on Wednesday.
Taken out 22 boxes of stuff, so much to clear out, food, cutlery, crockery, glasses, pans, etc....
Garden still not finished but not much work today, too wet and raining heavy.
How are you and your wife gonna manage the food while the kitchen's being remodeled, Sean?
I don't think Jersey and the UK even HAVE PopTarts, Kirsten.
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Having a microwave moved into the lounge.
And Big freeze in garage loaded with meals.
Kitchen emptied completely on Wednesday, Thursday, plastered on Friday, then started fitting on Monday.
Some days, night might go our for a cheap meal.
A slow process but exciting at the same time, but patience in not my thing, sadly.
But have to control my stress levels with a DVT moving about, and also control my blood sugars.
Also find it harder when I cannot get out too much, told to rest more at the moment and that's hard.
And yes we have a collection of boxes of protein bars, fruit, and stuff in boxes all over our lounge.
Same as my garden 6 weeks now and still not finished. Enjoy every day something is done, today only cleared rubbish and tools no more, frustrating.
I know in the end in will all be nice, and I hope I am all fit to enjoy it all !
Sean wrote: "My wife has prepared a lot of home made soups, stews, Spaghetti Bolognaise, which we had tonight.Having a microwave moved into the lounge.
And Big freeze in garage loaded with meals.
Kitchen e..."
Sean wrote: "My wife has prepared a lot of home made soups, stews, Spaghetti Bolognaise, which we had tonight.
Having a microwave moved into the lounge.
And Big freeze in garage loaded with meals.
Kitchen e..."
Your wife is a treaure to have prepared ahead so many meals. I need to consider this as a way to take an at-home vacation! And, yes, slow down a bit. I have found the work will wait for your return - garden fairies never show up when they're needed!
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The noise was driving me crazy !!
Drilling new holes for electric, drilling the floor...
Today Friday we have in the house
2 electrician's
1 plumber
2 plasterers
outside 3 gardeners, still working on the garden.
In the last week
had
4 Ultrasounds
2 CT Scans
1 MRI Scan
5 x Rays
Seen 2 Specialists and my own doctor.
Today another consultant this afternoon for damage to right elbow(through tennis) left shoulder and arm(through tennis).
Next week consultant for my bloods.
Consultant for my diabetes.
Off work also next week.
With the stress of the kitchen, the garden and trying to find anything in all the 28-30 boxes.
At least I have finally watched nearly the whole first series of The Vikings, read my Simon Kernick book in 3-4 days.
And watched the Dubai tennis everyday, Murray in a fantastic match yesterday
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September 2018 hopefully ready for my 60th !
If my wife agrees it is the best thing, My wife was a financial advisor and deals with all our funds, and I trust her fully.
Although always is on the safer side. LOL
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Pat wrote: "Sean wrote: "My wife has prepared a lot of home made soups, stews, Spaghetti Bolognaise, which we had tonight.Having a microwave moved into the lounge.
And Big freeze in garage loaded with meal..."
Thank You for sharing and giving us all a opportunity to pray for you laugh with you and see the joy in the smallest things, like a book or a show. I'm with your wife, I'd be out to lunch too.
In finances, as in most of the rest of life, Sean, "Better safe than sorry."
Mod
Results of my x ray in back, arthritis in my faucet joints, inflamed rotary cuff in left shoulder, tennis elbow in right arm.
Physcio from next week, and blood consultant also next week.
Otherwise I am fine ....LOL
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many pictures of my new garden, nearly finished.
And some of the kitchen.
Flooring going in tomorrow.
Next week all the appliances
Monday measuring the template for the work top.
I'm having a tough time right now. My youngest brother's fiancee died almost 2 weeks ago. This past Saturday my favorite Uncle passed away, he was only 6 years older than me. I found out my Aunt Mary has liver cancer and is refusing to have any treatments. And this morning my sister called and her husband has cancer again. My sister is a basket case. When it rains it pours. It also has affected my reading. I'm 8 books behind and I'm not keeing up with my reviews. Don't feel like eating either.
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My thoughts are with you.
Cancer such a horrible thing !
Family first
x
Thank you Sean.I hate cancer!!!
Yes family always comes first.
I cannot wait until next week for Mississippi Blood by Greg Iles!!!
Paula wrote: "I'm having a tough time right now. My youngest brother's fiancee died almost 2 weeks ago. This past Saturday my favorite Uncle passed away, he was only 6 years older than me. I found out my Aunt Ma..."So sorry Paula. Terrible when all things seem to crash.
Thank you Pat. Yes it is. It's even worse when you are all alone too. My husband is away on business. I'm in FL and my sister lives in VA so we have to console each other over the phone. My brother is in MA. It's like our family motto is "if it wasn't for bad luck we'd have no luck at all."
Paula, please take care of yourself. So much stress on you when too many things are happening all at once. I hope things become easier for you and your family.
Thank you Brenda. That's what I'm worried about, the stress and I'm here in FL alone. I've never handled stress very well. I can't stop thinking about my sister and her husband.
Paula wrote: "I'm having a tough time right now. My youngest brother's fiancee died almost 2 weeks ago. This past Saturday my favorite Uncle passed away, he was only 6 years older than me. I found out my Aunt Ma..."Paula, so sorry to hear about all that is going on with you right now. It's especially hard when you don't have someone to physically lean on for support. **Sending out my shoulder** Thoughts and prayers with you and your family!!
Thank you so very much Lorrea. For the shoulder too.
So sorry to hear about your problems, Paula. Hope you and your family are strong enough to go through these hard times. Unfortunately I can't do anything more than sending good wishes. All the best to you.
Paula, I know music is SUPPOSED to help, so here are TWO from my current playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78eV0... (331Erock: Back to the Future Meets Metal) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbLsh... ("Sweet Home Alabama" - Musical Tesla Coils). These may not be pieces you'd normally listen to, but try 'em anyway.
Thank you Britta. I hope we are strong enough too.
Mod
84 years old today
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After nine days on blood thinners, I finally was able to see the blood consultant(he had been away, only one in Jersey).
He confirmed my blood clot was in my/behind my left know.
Was !!
Yes, sadly and shockingly told seven years after recovering from my last lot of DVT and PE.
I have a blood clot in my lung ...PE.
So off work at least another two weeks, changed my blood thinners to four a day !! Feeling cold !!
Must walk very slowly and carefully, not allow myself to get out of breath or stressed.
Difficult when you have worked in everyday making a lot of noise.
Trying my best to slow down and read, a little work in the garden.
Feel okay in myself, other than the shock !
Missing my tennis and snooker!
NOT missing work !!
Sorry, Sean, that you have to go through this again.Take it easy and catch up on your reading.
Sean wrote: "Latest on my health.After nine days on blood thinners, I finally was able to see the blood consultant(he had been away, only one in Jersey).
He confirmed my blood clot was in my/behind my left k..."
So sorry to hear this, Sean. Take it easy and use the time to read and relax. Sue
Dang, Sean, that is a shock. Glad you and y our doctors are on top of this. Keep that positive energy going!
Sorry to hear this Sean. Best wishes to you.
Dammnit. You just can't catch a break, can you, Sean?
Yikes, Sean! Please do everything the doctor advises!
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I'm so sorry, Sean! That's terrible for you and your wife to worry about...I hope you read lots of good books and make the best of all the rest you need to follow through with...prayers and positive thoughts going out to you.
So sorry to hear about your health Sean!!! Please stay safe, praying for your health and recovery soon. All the best. Stay safe and Take care!!!
Mod
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for my blood thinning 4 a day.
On new tablets for my diabetes, and trying to keep sugars low while I cannot do much.
Trying to work with 3-6 different workers in the house, and keep tidying when they have left.
Going to Physiotherapy three times a week for treatment for my lower back (arthritis in my faucet joints causing tight back muscles) on my right elbow and treatment on my left shoulder which is much better.
Same time some of the blood thinners are causing massive and painful heartburn all the time, and the blood clots in my lungs making my chest feel like I am having a heart attack all the time..
So depressing...
Especially as I was playing tennis two weeks ago...
Has been confirmed it is a "unprovoked dvt"....(no cancers/tumours)
But the good news, can read more, can request more books...
Can catch up on The Vikings(watch two series in a week)
Can see my kitchen coming on, and my garden is nearly finished....
Sorry for going on, at home alone feeling depressed !
But I am strong and will fight back !
Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for my blood thin..."
You are strong Sean and will get through this. Utilise your time to get better and do what you can do now...which means time to catch up on your reading! Take care and do what the doctor says!
Sue
One of my non-writing occupations is as a medic on an ambulance near Boston, Massachusetts. This week we transported two different patients who were recovering from PE surgery. And both were feeling much better with clots removed. The prognosis for both the man and woman was excellent, so keep your eyes on those tennis courts.
Love how you're looking at the bright side I've watched two seasons of The Vikings... brutal!.. not sure I'll watch the third, but I probably will to see what happens to the characters. Your garden is looking mighty fine!
Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for my blood thin..."
What the heck is a "faucet joint"? Never heard of it.
Perri wrote: "Love how you're looking at the bright side I've watched two seasons of The Vikings... brutal!.. not sure I'll watch the third, but I probably will to see what happens to the characters. Your gard..."
Perri wrote: "Love how you're looking at the bright side I've watched two seasons of The Vikings... brutal!.. not sure I'll watch the third, but I probably will to see what happens to the characters.
Your gard..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
Perri wrote: "Love how you're looking at the bright side I've watched two seasons of The Vikings... brutal!.. not sure I'll watch the third, but I probably will to see what happens to the characters.
Your gard..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
Amber wrote: "Sean wrote: "Thanks everyone it means a lot.
In my head I feel okay, but get very upset and frustrated and also a little depressed as trying to control so many things at once.
On new tablets for ..."
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