HostTracy

QUOTE:  Tracy my dear friend, you didn't mention kitty...is she ok?

Janelle... Kitty is doing very well! She has had a surprise friend the last week or so. A kitten ran in when I opened my back door (it was 90+ F outside). I kept her inside and posted pics on all my local pet lost and found sites but no luck. So Kitty has been busy avoiding her lol and then this week Kitty has decided she is hers and grooms her and plays with her. 😊 I really need to find her a forever home but we have both enjoyed kitten energy in the air.

Willis and all of you yep I 100% get all of it. I too am not terrified, I too fall in that risk group and it's not my age lol, I do my part and roll my eyes at those who rebel. You are so right Willis, we had to accept our "new normal", rebelling was futile and I still love me and getting on with it was well a must to find peace. Now that does not mean I have no struggles but I take them as they come. It is surreal watching the world during this time. I'm happy I can be a part, see it and still relax and enjoy my life. Being at home I am great at lol. Heck I was excited about less humans out and about if I needed to get out myself. No such luck here but still Corona is one thing I'm not terrified of. I do pray that my family and loved ones are safe. So for now I am enjoying staying in and crafting, sewing, bird watching out the window in my back yard, painting watercolors a bit and praying that the kids down the street do not set off fireworks again! 🤯 Stay safe you guys! Wash your hands and mask up when needed (I prefer cute ones). 

OMG Sue! I'm so excited for you! It was close to a year and a half before I attempted to drive (not by myself) and it was terrifying and NOT fun. But over time I gained confidence and learned to work with my defecits to overcome. It was AWESOME! It was freedom...us artistic people can usually elaborately describe things. I bet you can feel it! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!! All my love. 

Tracy

These are so beautiful Janelle!!! Anyone would love such a piece of work. You and Sue both have real talent. Speaking of crafting, art, paper craft, sewing, and every other creative hobby... It just feels good. I call them my projects. Right now I am sewing face masks... Trying different patterns. I'm also working on yard work and cleaning up my backyard fence line. I have to do just a little each day (counting my spoons). Doing these and lots of other things lift my spirit and have even kept me busy during this virus mess. Love this! ❤️

Janelle, you have given me a dose of the most perfect medicine. I am still laughing. 😂

To update one thing well two.... I had a covid test on Tuesday (been sick for over a month) and they just called. It is negative!! 😊 Second, I DIY made my own tushy wipes and they work wonderfully. Paper towel is easier to find so I have enough to dry lol. Of course no flushing but I feel as clean as a whistle! 😁

Janelle, you are a gem. ❤️ you! 

I've been doing the rain dance Janelle 😊 you're welcome. 😂 It's nice to see the rain decided to visit. I too did a double take looking at the cars on the road. Geez, I would not allow me to drive over there! It would not be pretty... I bet I'd off on the side of the road in the floor board crying! 😭🤣

❤️ Thanks Heather. 

Thanks for all the positive comments and comradery. I've made some short term goals: get this cold kicked and my asthma under control (I need to be as healthy as I can be if Covid ever knocks on my door)... Catch up on my housework as I feel better (I haven't been able to keep on top of it-trying to rest a lot too)... Continue clearing my chain link fence and the areas in front of it of brush, vines, trash, roof tiles?, and cutting all stumps to ground level with my loppers (just doing a bit at a time). Staying home is very agreeable with me. It is easier than dealing with people (weird but true). So I am trying to persist at what fills up my happy glass. I know this will be much easier once I'm all well. It's always good for me to create focus... Make goals/projects and to split these into steps. Feels good to check off a step. 🙂

That made me smile lol. Literally, my cheerleader skirt is in my 2nd bedroom from more than 30 years ago (OK I probably can only get it on one thigh lol). In all seriousness, I very much understand your message. I am all for doing what I can to lift my spirit and hopefully that is infectious but not viral. 😉

Sue things out of our hands so to say are a real anxiety monster. I have worked very hard for the past 5 years to rise above this. For the most part I have... Sometimes my frustration and fear comes from what other people are doing. I have to remind myself that I have 0 control over the actions or I actions of others too. Then I read something that wraps me up in a safe place... The Serenity Prayer. I'm going to do what I should be doing and the rest I'm giving to God. Thank you for listening and the appropriate distance hug. I needed that. ❤️

Kevin you amaze me with your determination and positive scheduling! That hoop house is a work of art and love! Please keep sharing your progress... I very much enjoy your pictures. You and Deb are a great team! Keep up the riding so happy to hear of your improvements. You may not have the issue I do but I keep a journal and have blogged here as well. It helps me to see my true progress. 🙂

Oh my goodness I love you Pam! 😁 You never fail to bring me some cheer. Me and Kitty are completely binge watching Netflix, Amazon video, Hulu, Disney+ and a new streaming option CuriosityStream. I have been fighting a regular cold virus (was tested) that has flared my asthma so add breathing treatments every 4-6 hours. I have almost perfected the complete reversal of when I sleep (up all night/sleep all day) but haha that has been a ongoing struggle for a while. I am listening to a few audio books. I also have been watching YouTube tutorials for crafting. Oh yeah, I watched several yesterday on how to sew face masks for medical workers. These are not the ones that completely block virus but since their is such a shortage crisis my cousin (a nurse) said these are better than what the govt has recommended if they run out (a bandana around the mouth and nose) and I own a sewing machine. I may try to do this. I am also recipe scouting and adding to my "recipes to try" binder. My daughter Hailey has been staying with me. She likes to cook and I clean the dishes so that works out great. I'm playing catch up on anything around the house I may have put off at other times. This gives me encouragement to sanitize, sanitize, sanitize. I have got to download some hidden object games. I love those. Hailey and I spend most if our time doing our own thing. She is 23 so hanging with mom is not her priority right now. Trying to catch toilet paper available to place an order to be delivered. Yep 2 rolls left. 😬 OH I made my own hand sanitizer and sanitizer wipes (cotton rounds) for disinfecting cart handles if I have to really get something or door handles and other highly touched areas. I can't find aloe Vera gel, so I use equal parts aloe Vera juice and 91% alcohol with a few drops of essential oils. I use a small spritzer bottle and a small ziploc plastic container for the cotton rounds. Aloe Vera keeps the alcohol from drying out skin. Works great! BTW the aloe Vera juice is actually used as a health thing to drink so it usually is in the health/diet/protein area and is a huge bottle! That's about it for lately. I love that you have a nice schedule Pam... I need to implement that! 

Oh Janelle (((hugs))) I just read this. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much our little furry friends mean to us. I know the comfort they bring. Ivy will always be a part of you. I know Ivy will be twitching her nose and grinding her teeth watching over you from bunny heaven. ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Janelle I am so happy you have had a positive experience with counseling. I have been to my Psychiatrist every other month for 4 years and started weekly Cognitive Behavior therapy about 2.5 years ago. My Neurologist told me I may always need to go to both due to my CCAS from the stroke. I look forward to our session every week. Angela and Dr. Chalfant are a lifeline to me. I am challenged in many ways when it comes to processing what I experience everyday. When my anxxxiety gets intense I need help and can call Angela. I always feel like I am getting back on track after our sessions and feel so grateful and thankful for them both. You are very right... Sometimes just saying things out loud and now knowing I won't be judged but offered support - nothing can compare. Hugsss. 

Kelli I'm so glad you had reactive medical staff. This helps to restore my faith in a medical team truly looking out for the life of another (I have unfortunately had times when I think that was not the case). I am so glad you are home and getting lots of kitty love. He missed his mama. Best of wishes in your coming Dr's visits and lots of love to you and your outstanding medical team! 🥼💕

Asha such a profound blog entry. Thank you for sharing and I am so happy for reading. 😊🍨

Wow Kevin you are killing it!!!!! Great job!!!!! Happy snowball to you as well... looks like a lot of work but probably good therapy as long as you are careful! I am quite jealous but only to a certain extent...seeing the snow makes me jolly...feeling the cold does not so a picture is wonderful!!!!! 🙂

Happy to see your blog Kevin! Looking forward to reading your positive goals and progress! This is defintely a great way to utilize the blog. Me...well I think I have leaned on getting any frustrations out of my head and then can type my way through to a better understanding. I'm not sure how helpful it is to others lol but its good for me. Your positive intentions may rub off on many!!! Kudos!!! 

Sue I do really relate to your humming. I have for a very long time been a whistler. I have always felt joy from doing so. I am sad to say that I had to have dental work done and have an upper denture...I can no longer whistle ☹️. But I'm thinking I may take up humming (or hum singing)...worth a shot! 😊 I have been praying for those in the midst of the wildfires there in Australia. The entire thing has been so upsetting. I hope this gets much better soon. Here's to the New Year! 🥂

Pam I am so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine what you're going through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. So grateful you have been able to update us... God says it is not time yet thank you Lord. I hope you start to feel much better soon and know you are very much loved. ❤️🙏

All my prayers and love during this time. I hope the spirit of Christmas warms your hearts. 🙏❤️

18 hours ago, SueC said:

One more week and the days start to get longer again !!!

Sue those are magical words! 🌞

I am glad I shared a good read Mark! I cannot have any complaints about that! Merry Christmas! 

You ladies all inspire me so much! I too have things in my life that carry this kind of pain. I am so aware sometimes how not in control of some things in my life. That's a very hard truth. All my love.

Pam it's wonderful to see you. I truly enjoy reading everyone's blog. Sue it is always a pleasure catching up with your thoughts! ❤️