2 weeks of -- well you know what!!

 My last post was Here, July 15th...little did I know that the weekend after this would have me in the throws of the beginnings of saving the Mr's life until EMT/EMS made it to my house....my house looked like something you see on a crime show. Blood was from the bedroom, to the bathroom, down my hallway and finally into my dining room where I was able to get the Mr to Sit Down. The thing will bleeding and the Mr is he kept lifting the rag to 'see' if the bleeding was stopped or easing up...Geez Oh Pete the BLOOD was POURING from his femoral artery! I had to lay on his leg with all my body and talk to 911 on speaker. Oh and the thing with having Great Friends in High places...the 911 dispatcher is the daughter of one of my friends so while we knew not to say each others name, she called her parents and they checked on me ASAP! 

The Mr ended up being in the hospital for 10days...10 Looong Days.... once I finally was able to get him home I posted this info...

#nursewifelife Home Edition!! That's Right. . We are finally Home !

I can't thank everyone enough for All The Thoughts and Prayers, my apologies if I haven't responded to you who have called/text/FB msg... here's the run down of the past 10 days (day 1 he was in ER)

1548 miles driven (@bobbie087 drove on first night),

6 gas fill ups,

27 hrs driving,

80 hrs visiting,

2 breakfast while driving,

1 breakfast out,

6 breakfast at home,

9 lunches & snacks packed to eat when hubby ate his lunch (first night he was in ER),

8 simple dinners at home,

1 dinner out (?who can afford it?),

Worked a race on Saturday,

45 Hours slept,

Every day chores were done, grass mowed & trimmed, cats fed and their needs met, cleaned blood from carpet, scrubbed blood from bathroom, hallway and dining room floors.

Tears cried .. BUCKETS !!

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Now we are home with Home Health [requested by me] and PT three times a week. They came and did an assessment, PT left instructions for walking and exercises and appointments to return...has he done them 😏 not really, says it hurts to much, and I'm sure it does. But sometimes you need to hurt before you're healed...Right? I don't know, but what I do know is I'm Tired! I'm trying my best to be supportive. I'm trying to make him understand there's 'Other people that can take care of things. I'm trying to Understand why he doesn't realize We. Are. Older! it's going to take time to bounce back and resume normal activities. Next week we have 3 different Doctor appointments as follow-ups from his surgery and stay in hospital, we'll see what they have to say and go from there.

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Oh Well! What I do know is this...August 1st I will be getting back to my walk/run schedule, I will be scheduling time to get my 'to-do' list items completed, and that includes Blogging on a regular basis. 

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After talking to a couple of friends, the Mayor, a Magistrate and Judge Exec [again friends in HIGH places] they made a point to mention the 911/DFD/EMT/EMS/AirVac during meetings, I told them I was going to send a letter to our local newspaper,  the screen shot below is what I sent along with the social media posts thanking those who helped me. My letter was published 7/30/21

 

Until next time,

Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes.

So far this week.....

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When you run out of time on Tuesday...I discovered by accident a really useful Tip to share. You know how after you slice into a head of iceburg lettuce, and store it for later  it turns 'brown'ish'? I was fixing a salad a while back, after taking the outer layer off the head of lettuce I decided to use it on the bottom of my cut head...more than anything it was because I was busy and didn't want to take time throw it in the garden. 

well guess what??? I was fixing another salad a few days later and when I lifted the head out to cut 

I notice the sliced side wasn't as 'brown'ish' as it always had been before ..and it seems like the head lasts a bit longer in the fridge. Win Win!!

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Earlier this week I linked up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday, there I shared this list-updates in Red..

Goal/To Do List...

Update budget/Banking--Done, including sending off several donations

Email Race Directors--Done, and added 2 more RD's to my contacts list for races [the daughter' gonna be busy]

Radio Segment update--Race Promos & Updates Complete!

Work in Garden--Picked a few cherry tomatoes, sweet banana peppers & regular size tomatoes [bring on the     BLT's]

Burn Brush/clean up back patio--Not yet, will still try and get done before Monday

Volunteer for Hope Center Recovery running group--Rain cancelled Me, I think the group ran but since it's an hour   away and at night I really don't want to drive in it.

Take youngest G'daughter to cheer practice--Tonight! Actually can't wait to finally be able to help out, I'm only the   Foster/Proxy/Surrogate G'Ma but have been in her life from day 1...

Race Photographer for 3K this week--Happening Friday evening, it's going to be so Great to see all my runner   'Kids'

Contact broker/title company about selling out-of-state house--Done Deal! it's been a Loooong time coming and   requires a post all it's own LOL!

BLOG!! -- Working on post #2 of the week #GoMe

Laundry--Is it ever really truly done?!?

Mow & Trim--It's been a Rainy week so mowing hasn't happened yet, though it's nice & sunny today I'm hoping for another dry day tomorrow to work outside.

What ''wasn't'' on Monday's list was the Walk/Run plan to get minimum of 8 miles [7 completed so far], the un-expected trip back to the Big City [1 1/2 hr one way] for pain Meds since the Mr hasn't followed his post-op/discharge paperwork, 2 trips to the grocery since I Can't Seem To Remember Grocery List., and binged watched Chicago Fire, and started my fall/winter pantry/freezer/sundries restock list.

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Weather tomorrow is supposed to be dry, but hot. I'll get yard work done then head to Crank & Boom 3K to do race photographs. Saturday I'll be hiking with my church group then maybe head out to the park for Kentucky Dock Dogs  competition [Go team #GrayGhost], Sunday is the installation for our new assistant church Pastor Catherine DeMoss. 

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Stay tuned....I'll do a Weekend Wrap-Up post Sunday evening.

Until then:

Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

Happy Homemaker Monday 7-12-21

 Linking up this evening with Sandra, our host, over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.

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The Weather...

   Hot days with rain Monday & Tuesday

What I'm reading...

I ended up not reading as much while in the waiting room last week, instead I did some work from my Tablet, 

TV Shows this week...

   Luckily I have a few movies recorded that the Mr will be interested in, on Tuesday ION channel has another Chicago Fire marathon so will record most of them for us to watch, otherwise I'm a anything RH junkie on Bravo...

Menu Plan...

[in no particular day order]

   Grilled Chicken Breast

   Grilled Pork Loin

   Spag

   Meat Loaf

   Frozen Pizza

   Dinner Out

Goal/To Do List...

   Update budget/Banking

   Email Race Directors

   Radio Segment update

   Work in Garden

   Burn Brush/clean up back patio

   Volunteer for Hope Center Recovery running group

   Take youngest G'daughter to cheer practice

   Race Photographer for 3K this week

   Contact broker/title company about selling out-of-state house

   BLOG!! 

   Laundry

   Mow & Trim

Around The House...

   Basic daily house cleaning: make bed...sweep [I swear these cats are molting]...clean kitchen...litter boxes...

Project this Week...

   Work a few hours re-organizing upstairs efficiency apartment,

   Clean bedroom & office carpets

Todays Motivation...

   

Thought for the Day...

   This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. [Ps 118:24]

Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes !

Busy Three Day Wrap-Up!

Wednesday--Thursday--Friday

A week ago we had a failed surgery attempt on the Mr's left leg, resulting in a more 'in depth' surgery this week...

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Norton Hospital 'pre-op' team were thorough, and didn't hesitate to explain what they were doing and who would be coming in next... 

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we were there later in the day so I packed Lunch, snacks, water & a couple books.

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I was told the surgery could be 2ish hrs IF no complications. 1hr20min later the Dr gives me a call and is pleased with the surgery, said he would be in recovery then head to ICU (pre-cautionary)

Once I physically seen, talked, and touched Mr I headed home.

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as like most hospital procedures they want you up and moving as quickly as possible, PT showed up and went through all the plans and motions, since this is something we've been through before it took no time to complete the walking and exercises, they were impressed and signed off giving Mr the OK to walk as many times he wanted or could handle. OT (occupational therapy) also came in (forgot her pic) and signed off as well. 

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 I took his phone home with me so he could get some rest after surgery...

Geez!! catching up on ALL..The..Phone..Calls..!

Though I do appreciate those that texted, social media posted, emailed, & calls giving their Prayers getting caught up took a while, LOL. He really didn't take much pain meds while I was there so I asked him to take one and rest but then the nurse came in and told us he had been transitioned 'down' and would be going to a regular room. Once he was moved and had dinner I went home (another late night).

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The next day He was waiting for me in the hall so off to walk (PT) and we ended up enjoying Annie's Healing Garden,

So soothing, quiet, and relaxing.

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We got back to his room in time to have a 'Picnic' lunch together, we talked, watched some TV, checked social media. Thinking Mr was going to stay another night we were Very Surprised when head nurse Carolina brought in discharge papers....

she removed the last IV port--it was huge! and in his neck of all things! And away we left.

There's still lot's to do for his recovery, of Course walk, do his exercises, NO driving yet, only sponge baths do to having a 'blood ball', empty and record drainage of ball, and no lifting until follow up appointment in a week or so. I know all of this is going to be hard on him, he wants to be busy, go to gym, work at the church etc. I'll be shocked if he makes it a week!

Getting a good night's rest and ready to enjoy the weekend!

Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

 

  

Happy Homemaker Monday [Tuesday Edition]

 Hoping to join in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for the Happy Homemaker Link Up, even though I'm joining on a Tuesday [oops]. On Monday I did a 'recovery' walk/run to loosen up these crazy bones that decided a 10K was a smart idea!

just over 2 miles at a smooth slower pace,

Then it was time to get some mowing/trimming done....

it got Hot🌞Fast...

the nephew came over and asked if there was any chores he could do to earn money for a new game thingy he wanted so we made a deal that if he trimmed down the lilies for me I would give him 20$...he was soo excited! and though he's not done yet...

he's doing a good job!

I was able to get in the garden and pick salad for dinner...

 

Now onto Happy Homemaker Monday...

Weather this Week...

     

What's for Breakfast...

     The Hubby made Oatmeal on Monday,

     Biscuits & Gravy

     rest of the week will be cereal or Grab & Go since the Hub's has surgery Wednesday with expected hospital stay of 2-3 days. 

 

What I'm reading...

      

taking these with me for waiting room reading.

TV Shows this week...

     Chicago Fire is on ION channel--these are earlier shows so not re-runs for us

Menu Plan...

     Keeping it simple, cooking ahead Chicken Breast, Pork Loin and a piece of Steak, Hubby's choice of what ever he wants to eat, Wed-Fri I'll most likely just throw a small TV dinner item in microwave since I won't be home until late these days.

Goal/ToDo List...

     1. Mow - Done Monday

     2. Laundry - working

     3. Walk/Run - gonna try for 8 miles, I'll be happy with 🤷whatever...

     4. Meal Plan - keeping it simple

     5. Radio Segment - No race this coming weekend so delayed until 7/12 

Project this Week...

     Nothing for this week

Photo Share...

from my yard...

That's it for today...Hope everyone has a Great week!

🤗 Hug's 

Weekend Wrap-Up

 Saturday July 3RD:

Soooo not sure when I signed up for the Bluegrass 10000, and not sure What Was I Thinking signing up for a 10K, but I did. I started getting email updates about the race, it was still a Virtual event which is fine by me. Then it happened....it went LIVE...as in a In-Person race event. Okay I thought I'll still just continue to participate virtually and be good, well with everything going on with the Hubby and not really being focused on 'my' things I missed the confirmation email {sigh}...Crap! I got the email for race packets to get picked up and just figured I'll go get mine and the Kid hers while I'm there and just go and take her race pictures, cause you know that's what I do.

She. Didn't. Sign. Up!! WTH ! And now what...?

The day came for me to go get 'My' race packet. I still had time to decide what I was going to do, run it on my own time, when I could ...or... show up at the race.

The night before I kept thinking😒if I don't feel like it in the morning, I'm not going...

Yeah, I went. Below is proof,

I arrived early, used the porta potty [not in the fountain weirdo]

meandered around

mingled with a few runners,

So many runners, So Many runners that I normally am at the finish line taking their finish line photo. They were thrilled to see me actually doing a race, 

the 'Big Hand' was there aka Jenny

and turn around point entertainment...

mile 4ish...still out there - I mean where was I going to go at this point ?!?

Still trying not to look at my watch to see how Long I had been walk/walk/more walk/running, still I had my focus on 3 other runners that I figured If I could keep up with them I'll be ok...

I Was OKAY!

I Did This!

I'm Officially a 10K'r !

When's the next one you ask??? RTB 10K in October, with a goal of trying for this time or better. Can I do it? Maybe...but I'm going and doing what I can.

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July 4th

 Sunday - Early:ThirtyAM morning getting ready for the Inaugural Independence Day 5K. It's odd to have a race on a Sunday but when there's opportunities you take them. 

the sun was making a beautiful appearance, 

the Start/Finish line ready,

Post Covid when you promote/advertise a race Runners Will Come!

Here's 👇👇 Proof

Linda Word of Fore Word pacers was lead bicycle for the runners...THEN ran the race!

And of course let's not forget the Kid & Crew [-Sherry who was on vaca]

Luckily after all the finishers and awards were done I was able to make it back home for Church services with the Mr...the rest of the day was spent getting things in order for the Mr.'s surgery...then loading/sharing/posting race pictures. 

That's it for now and my very first Weekend Wrap-Up!

Hug's !!