Archive for the ‘Daily Chat’ Category
May 28th, 2009 | 
Author: Whatever happened to the “old fashioned” courtesy of sending a thank you note? In the last few years we have sent gifts to weddings, graduations, and birthdays. Short of calling and asking we have no idea if the gifts were even received. There has been no acknowledgement of its receipt.
Posted in 
Tags: 
Tuesday, “little sister”, you were inducted into the illustrious group known as Grandmothers. This honor was bestowed upon you when you were ambushed by love at the sight and sound of your new-born granddaughter, Izabel.
Two weeks ago I had quite the adventure. I woke up at 3:30 A.M. with what felt like 20 basketball players taking pregame practice shots in my chest. Having experienced this 13 years ago I knew what was happening in my chest. At first I laid there hoping and praying it would just go away and the steady bounce, bounce of that essential to life muscle would resume. I sat on the edge of the bed hoping that would change things. I walked back and forth beside my bed praying for a change. When the clock passed the 10 minute mark (which technically was already too long) since I had awakened I knew my heart was stuck in atrial fibrillation and was going to need medical help to return to normal rhythm. I woke up my DH and told him what was happening. He gave the chest a listen and got dressed. DH put shoes on my feet, a sweater around my shoulders and off we went to the nearest Emergency Room.
Time for executing and maintaining a clean home will be in huge supply once the offspring have established homes of their own. You’d think so wouldn’t you? Ah, but, the reality for this creative individual has disproved that theory. For with the departure of said offspring a very small, full of potential, money saving pursuit (which occupied a very small space in a drawer), quietly began to expand.
Today marks the end of week three with no voice. I mean seriously voiceless. When I attempt to speak only parts of words sort of squeak out. I can be partially understood if the listener is close and I whisper as loud as I can. Whispering is bad for the vocal cords. I don’t wish to damage them further so I try to refrain from whispering as much as possible.
I sure do get myself into some involved projects. Why? I don’t know. I keep thinking it is a way to give nice gifts without spending money I don’t have. However, I continue to forget to factor in the time it takes to accomplish these projects.Such has been the case the last few weeks. Although I must say this project did not stress me the way the “Christmas insanity” did. This one was relaxing once I figured out the proper dimensions to make said gifts.
My two oldest granddaughters have 18″ dolls. One of them is an American Girl Doll and the other is Strawberry “Taller” Cake.
Yesterday I saw my first Robin of 2008!! Spring is coming!!!
This winter has been a long hard one physically, emotionally and spiritually for me. I will be glad to see it end. Not that the physical challenges will end with the winter, not likely. But the warmer weather may help the pain.
A couple of days ago I had been thinking on these verses in Revelation 2 “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” Rev. 2:4-5