Still no word from the VA Hospital in Little Rock. Like I said earlier hurry up and WAIT!!!! Of course I go to Monett today and it is raining. Every time I have to go down there it rains. Of course lately when doesn't it rain???? All is quiet and peaceful this morning. Looked at the girls blogs and played one game. Getting ready to get in the shower and get on the old scrubs and head southwest. Have to stop and get gas first this morning or I won't make it back to home tonight.
Lon is having trouble finding stuff to do that doesn't involve physical work. That is one thing that the Dr. advised him not to do. So he has to come up with little projects that he can do sitting down.
He was talking about his dad last night and his heart problems and that he died at age 66. Told him that it didn't mean that he would die at 66. Medicial treatment has come so far and that it didn't always mean that a family history would follow suit. I also know that it is difficult not to dwell on the down side when you are faced with any crisis.
How come the clock seems to tick so fast when I don't want it too???? The hands tell me that it is shower time and to get up out of my chair and get cracking.
So each and everyone of you have a good day. Think about GOOD things like a loving family, a good support system and all the blessings that we have. Try and keep an open mind and be considerate of others.
CAD
Carotid Artery Disease. That is what Lon has and his right carotid is 90% blocked. Yesterday they were soooooooo concerned and said that Little Rock VA would be calling today (wed). Lon had to call them and then they haven't called back. So, like any government agency it is HURRY UP AND WAIT. Maybe we should have had the VA primary care call Spfld and have them do it here but we were looking at the cost factor. So, let's just hope that he doesn't stroke out before they decide to see him. And if you know Lon he thinks that there is something else wrong with him too. Of course when one thing is wrong it is easy to get that type of thought in your head. So prayers here everyone for Lon and for me to have patience!!!!! He will be my toughest patient to care for. We have already had a discussion about what he has to do after the surgery and of course I said that I can either be Nurse Ratchet or let him do as he damn well pleases and he took it that I didn't care. So, it's going to be a long recovery time.
Good news is that I got a 4% raise at work. At our system that is never heard of since they like the 2 to 3 % better to hand out. So I am up to finally 14.50 an hour. Wow only taken 10 years...............be dead before I reach 20.00 an hour. LOL
Gotta go and relax. I work in Monett tomorrow.
Good news is that I got a 4% raise at work. At our system that is never heard of since they like the 2 to 3 % better to hand out. So I am up to finally 14.50 an hour. Wow only taken 10 years...............be dead before I reach 20.00 an hour. LOL
Gotta go and relax. I work in Monett tomorrow.
Tuesday and there's going to be storms
This is a picture of a tiny tornado that Lon took. Since our friend was killed by a tornado, it makes me a little leary of Lon chasing them. But, like all of us have said before, when your number is up you go. Doesn't matter where or when.
Yesterday at work I did a few blood draws roomed I think 3 patients and didn't do much else. Really a boring day. Today we go to the VA in Fayetteville Ark. so Lon can have an ultrasound. There are good chances of storms that way so after we are done we may be in storm country and I will be along for the ride. LOL
I have to meet with audit and compliance tomorrow at 1 to go over documentation in charts. I just flat out asked them if I was in trouble and they said no that they needed clarification on the Dr.'s charting. This is not and let me repeat NOT going to be good. Then after that I have my yearly review. So what a day. Thursday I go to Monett. Friday I am off. Then next Monday back to Monett. Yesterday my manager Tamra got a call that they needed someone to work for the Nurse Prac. at Buffalo June 2 through 5 so I am going to do that. It is a little closer than Springfield and a lot closer that Monett. So I guess I have that to look forward to. The Nurse Prac. that I worked for in Monett talked with the Nurse Prac in Buffalo and raved on and on about me. That's how they got my name. Makes me feel good that I can do the job. Should be able to after working so many years for difficult Dr.'s.
Looking forward to my birthday weekend. Plan on just getting pretty happy. My machine will be working overtime making drinks!!!!!! Stop by and have one!!!!!!! I think Megan is ready to have a few!!!!!! We will see who can drink more. The tall drink of water or the old mammy. Should be a hoot!!!!! No pictures please. LOL
Anyway, everyone have a great day. Time to get the grouch up out of the bed and get the coffee in him. I have been up since 4 which is my usual time to get up. Dogs are all asleep. I gave all 3 a bath last night.
Remember to take a moment and say a prayer for Des, for Heather and Jennifer, for Mema and all others that are going through a difficult time right now. Love ya bunches!
The Mammy
We never know what the PLAN is.....
Life holds so many joys, but also sorrows. We don't know what the big picture holds for us or what the good Lord has planned for us.
Yesterday evening Sarah called with some devestating news that someone we know died in the tornado. She was a mom to 2 girls Sarah and Buffy's age. She had 2 grandchildren. Her last words to her older daughter were "Life is too short." Isn't that so true. In moments of sorrow we always think about should have, could have and would have. Why didn't we do.......... Death is never easy and we never know when it is going to take a family or friend by surprise. Life is short and so often we get wrapped up in our own trials and tribulations that we lose sight of things. Like this morning it is peaceful and quiet except for the birds singing. The sun is not up yet. The few street lights of the town shine in the darkness before the dawn. Things like this we just forget or don't ponder on. When tragedy does strike it brings different emotions out and makes us take account of what is so precious to us. Family, friends, neighbors and aquaintances and even people we don't even know. From the minute that we are born we are going to die. But, death is not what we plan on, life is. If we are believers we know that we will be going to a place that is wonderful. So, it is important to make it wonderful here on earth, no matter how short or long our time here is. Sharp bitter words can hurt. Actions can make hard feelings. But, take into account that sometimes even if the situation is bad that there might be a purpose. Maybe it is because people care and love us that there is a reason. An unknown reason of some type that makes us say and do things. And at times of tragedy the words don't always come freely. We can say we are sorry or feel terrible for the families that are involved. They are in a state of shock and disbelief and it is so hard to know what to do. It seems that people are always there immediately after a tragedy but what about a few weeks or months after that. Do we still remember the event and are we there for the family and friends then? I think that this might be the time when we need to be there. Maybe just a phone call to say "Hi I was thinking about you today and just wanted to see how you were doing." Or maybe send a card to say you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Our minds go 100 miles an hour and we let things slip through our fingers quickly so we can go on to the next task at hand or next problem to solve. It is easy to get caught up in the crisis in our lives at the current moment. So, should have, could have and would have don't seem so important then. Maybe what I am trying to say is I need to wake up and smell the coffee and not be the type of person that does this. I need to not take for granted a want from a grandchild or a call from a daughter or a letter from a friend. I need to make the effort to be ACTIVE now instead of REACTIVE in a time of crisis or sorrow. The road of life is a highway filled with many exit ramps and different streets and avenues to go down. But, the ultimate goal is the one God has in store for us. Take time to notice what is on each street and avenue that you go down. There might be more there than we want to see or there might be someone that needs us or are reaching out to us. Take the time. Enjoy the moment, and extend a hand. Later on we might be the one extending the hand and reaching out.
Too often we are stressed with money issues, times restraints or lifes' pressure, but life is too short to let that consume us. Today take a moment to listen to the sounds and look at the sights around you. Say a prayer of THANKSGIVING for what you have and what is truly important to you. I know that inside this old body is a loving heart and a caring soul. I often times take on too much to try and make someone happy or fill a void and I don't take note that I might be a should have type of person.
Thank you dear Lord for the blessings you give me each and everyday. Help me to be a better, more understanding, more caring person to those in my family, my community and those I meet today. Help me to be compassionate and loving and not to take things for granted that are most important to me. Watch over me as I travel the highway of life and give me a gentle nudge when I need to be more observant of what is needed instead of what I want. Bless all the families that are going through tragedies, watch over our service men and women fighting for our nation, and be with family and friends as they go through their daily lives. We lift up all of ours prayers to you. In your name we pray. AMEN
Yesterday evening Sarah called with some devestating news that someone we know died in the tornado. She was a mom to 2 girls Sarah and Buffy's age. She had 2 grandchildren. Her last words to her older daughter were "Life is too short." Isn't that so true. In moments of sorrow we always think about should have, could have and would have. Why didn't we do.......... Death is never easy and we never know when it is going to take a family or friend by surprise. Life is short and so often we get wrapped up in our own trials and tribulations that we lose sight of things. Like this morning it is peaceful and quiet except for the birds singing. The sun is not up yet. The few street lights of the town shine in the darkness before the dawn. Things like this we just forget or don't ponder on. When tragedy does strike it brings different emotions out and makes us take account of what is so precious to us. Family, friends, neighbors and aquaintances and even people we don't even know. From the minute that we are born we are going to die. But, death is not what we plan on, life is. If we are believers we know that we will be going to a place that is wonderful. So, it is important to make it wonderful here on earth, no matter how short or long our time here is. Sharp bitter words can hurt. Actions can make hard feelings. But, take into account that sometimes even if the situation is bad that there might be a purpose. Maybe it is because people care and love us that there is a reason. An unknown reason of some type that makes us say and do things. And at times of tragedy the words don't always come freely. We can say we are sorry or feel terrible for the families that are involved. They are in a state of shock and disbelief and it is so hard to know what to do. It seems that people are always there immediately after a tragedy but what about a few weeks or months after that. Do we still remember the event and are we there for the family and friends then? I think that this might be the time when we need to be there. Maybe just a phone call to say "Hi I was thinking about you today and just wanted to see how you were doing." Or maybe send a card to say you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Our minds go 100 miles an hour and we let things slip through our fingers quickly so we can go on to the next task at hand or next problem to solve. It is easy to get caught up in the crisis in our lives at the current moment. So, should have, could have and would have don't seem so important then. Maybe what I am trying to say is I need to wake up and smell the coffee and not be the type of person that does this. I need to not take for granted a want from a grandchild or a call from a daughter or a letter from a friend. I need to make the effort to be ACTIVE now instead of REACTIVE in a time of crisis or sorrow. The road of life is a highway filled with many exit ramps and different streets and avenues to go down. But, the ultimate goal is the one God has in store for us. Take time to notice what is on each street and avenue that you go down. There might be more there than we want to see or there might be someone that needs us or are reaching out to us. Take the time. Enjoy the moment, and extend a hand. Later on we might be the one extending the hand and reaching out.
Too often we are stressed with money issues, times restraints or lifes' pressure, but life is too short to let that consume us. Today take a moment to listen to the sounds and look at the sights around you. Say a prayer of THANKSGIVING for what you have and what is truly important to you. I know that inside this old body is a loving heart and a caring soul. I often times take on too much to try and make someone happy or fill a void and I don't take note that I might be a should have type of person.
Thank you dear Lord for the blessings you give me each and everyday. Help me to be a better, more understanding, more caring person to those in my family, my community and those I meet today. Help me to be compassionate and loving and not to take things for granted that are most important to me. Watch over me as I travel the highway of life and give me a gentle nudge when I need to be more observant of what is needed instead of what I want. Bless all the families that are going through tragedies, watch over our service men and women fighting for our nation, and be with family and friends as they go through their daily lives. We lift up all of ours prayers to you. In your name we pray. AMEN
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