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[LBLNJ0668]

Good mornig

[paulie]

LB, You and your family were in my thoughts and prayers yesterday and are today also.

[jicaji]

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Hi....

LB....Thinking of you....Sending prayers.  I remember the pictures of your home in S. Jersey....I'm sure it'll feel strange going back there.

Paulie...Hi...I'm not on computer for awhile.  My neck is still hurting and I'm so tired.  It seems to bother me more when I'm laying down.  Last night I pretty much had to sit up in bed after awakened with the aches and headache.  Strange how sitting up rather than laying down flat helps.  I'm able to elevate the top and bottom of the mattress which helps.  It is a bit better during the day. Tylenol helps.

Oh well, it is what it is.  Hopefully it'll be gone soon.  Chiropractor was OK, going next week, but I don't know if it'll help much.

Just looked out and it's snowing....Glad we went food shopping yesterday.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning what a beautiful service  Her mother picked a beautiful cemetary very peaceful .  I did see my old development oh I missit there so muh the whole area I miss What a peacuful area . 

Jacaji Have you tried a heatin gpad I have been using heating ad for my knees for the last week. My sciatica has been affecting my knee so much its bad I am even doing my stretches barely helping. 

[jicaji]

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LB....I'm glad it was a very peaceful event and site.  God bless....

Yes, I have been using heat AND cold, one after the other.  Feels good when they're on but doesn't last long.  I'm sorry your knees and sciatica are hurting you.  Every step is painful and if ya turn the wrong way....Oh man.

I still miss my home on Long Island after 26 years. 

Snow yesterday, melted already on the hard surfaces, however tomorrow night more snow.  Really, the first accumulative snow this winter.

Hi Paulie

Have a good week guys.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good morning snow tonight but I think only a coating to in here will turn to rain. I am off today and tomorrow  talkingsnow on firday too . Im exhausted going through guity I used to be close to my sil but we drifted apartonce the disaster with my brother and she went down to hr mom and then nursing home. I feel bad I didnt go visit or call her It was mostly I didnt know what to say to her.  I miss her.  SHe was one of th epeople I was able to turn to way back when she came to me too.  She felt comfortable enough to complain about my brother to me andkknow she would get a legit answer. I am attatching a picture of her.   Very nice picture of her. THis was when she was starting to get sick (scoloisis) plus other issues. 

[jicaji]

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LB...Such a nice picture of your SIL, may she rest in peace.  Sometimes it's difficult to do what you think you should at the time.  It's like the saying, "shoulda, woulda, coulda."  I've gone over, in my mind, a zillion things I should have done at various times in my life and didn't....it doesn't help. 

Snow here tonight too, 1-3".

Hi Paulie...

[paulie]

jicaji, Darn it about your neck still hurting and sleeping more upright feels better than flat like before. Sounds like laying flat is aggravating and or pinching whatever the cause is. I thought your chiropractor would see you more than once a week.
Have you contacted your Dr to follow up yet? I sure hope so!! Maybe another round of anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxer will finalize and get rid of the cause.

LB, Very nice that the service for your SIL was peaceful and same for the area it was in. Her photo is very pretty and peaceful also.

Time for another not short story why I've been MIA.
A busy, worrisome and painful couple of past days. Last Thursday my oldest son went into Afib again. He eventually had to go to ER as what Dr had said to do did not correct the rhythm. Meds were begun to correct rhythm all afternoon and he was admitted to continue meds and monitor overnight. Friday morning no change so he was sedated again to scope to ensure no blood clots. There were none so his heart was shocked again. A stronger charge was needed this time plus an additional shock. His heart returned to normal rythym after that. He was discharged Sat afternoon. He is scheduled for an oblation mid March to hopefully correct future Afibs. If not then an ICD like my husband/his dad has. We are of course hoping the oblation works.

In the middle of the night Sat into Sunday I was awakened as I rolled onto my side by literally explosive pain from my left knee that Dr said  to have knee replacement. I can take pain and have in the past from different things but wow this was undescribable. I know from xray that my knee cap has shifted to the outer side of knee and inner side is bone on bone and during the pain I heard a pop. I guess something shifted or moved. The pain stopped eventually. I was quiet so I didn't wake my husband. 

Anyway Sun morning my knee was twice the size of normal one. I told him but none of my family because we were having a family birthday meal for one of my daughters and I didn't want them to say don't have it. When they all got here and saw me limping I heard ... "Mom!! Why did you do all this on that knee?" Umm I said because I wanted you all here to celebrate Mary's birthday meal and this is what we do.  We did too! We all laughed, ate, gave presents and enjoyed each other and the day.

Needless to say I slept like a log last night .. rested today and used my heating pad on my knee a lot. Knee is sore but not limping. I call that a win for now. 

SED. Tomorrow is a new day. Take care.

 

[LBLNJ0668]

Oh Paulie I hope your son is OK and you should becalling the dr on that knee!!! swollen is not good. Popping is not good!!! MY sciatic is unbearable especially in th emorning and after I sit on the couch for a while so no relaxing for me I have to costantly get up and walk   It snowed not even and inch but the grass is white LOL  My SIL's mom fell the night of the funeral and broke her arm.  She is going to the orthodedic today to see if she needs surgery.  Thensme thing happened to myh grandmotherwhen my grandfaher died. 

[camperstig]

No bounce
Yipes you all. Gentle hugs all around...

[paulie]

Hi LB, Thank you very much about my son. If I call ortho Dr he'll just tell me again to get knee replacement now. He was annoyed with me when I said no to surgery and I got injections.   
My knee has been swollen about two years. The swelling did go away after my third/last knee gel injection. Felt great too but ....

Anyway I just don't have 8 weeks/2months to be not doing things. Dr told me NO cabin when I asked. I said I'll be careful. Nope! then he said no driving. I said someone else will drive. Nope! Still no going to cabin. What the heck?! I don't know why. We have too much work to set up the inside and me the kitchen and have lots of family things planned for this spring and summer at the cabin.

I've stopped mentioning pain and discomfort to my two sons because they reply .. Mom call to schedule surgery. Nope not now.   

I was ready to do surgery in January because he said after 2 weeks he thinks I'll be more mobile and just continue with PT and exercises. But him saying no going to cabin cancels that.
I just remembered you asked for some cabin pics. I will then. You might have to remind me. 

Darn it about your sciatica. I remember you saying before it's hard sitting on couch. I think you were going to try getting a board for under the cushion. Did you try that? But maybe putting pressure on it is what causes the pain.

Sorry about your SIL's mom and interesting same thing happened to your grandmother. Kind of eerie.

Hi Tig, Why no bounce? Because of pain issues in Cheers or something with you? I hope all's okay with you. 
Thank you for the gentle hugs. I'm sending some to you too even if you're feeling good. 

I think we all best be careful sitting on our Cheers stools. No falling off allowed! 

Hi jicaji, How are you feeling? Any updates for us?

I'm wishing everyone a good day!
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I had to come back because I forgot about quotes.
#1 definitely. LOL Love it!! 

[LBLNJ0668]

Well have it next January   in winter wh en stuck inside . ffirst 2 weeks is hardest, I think yoiu would recover fast cause your active the worse part is first 3 weeks no driving .     I would do anything to get mysurgery ifthey would do it I would be more mobile after surgery and recovery for sue.  I go back to office tomorrow for rest of week. I  took 2 berevement days well needed.I have beeen sad.   remiinising the past.   I wish I could do my life all over.   

[paulie]

LB. Exactly! That's my plan. Next January. Now let's see if that happens. When I told my ortho Dr that he smiled and asked me if I ever heard the phrase ... "We make plans and God smiles or laughs." I said yes I've heard the phrase and we'll see. I'm going to try my best. 
Cool thing happened this afternoon. My knee .. out of the blue .. felt like a normal knee! I was like huh? I walked fine, did an errand and returned home doing some inside things all while knee felt great. I haven't a clue why but sure hope it happens more often. The soreness and tight feeling has returned but bearable. Will see how it feels tomorrow then deal with it.

I know you'd love to have your surgery now. I wish you could. It will happen for you when it's supposed to. I know .. easier said than done .. but like I believe and also like a lot of the quotes that you post suggest and are true .. life/things happen when we think positive and happen when the timing is right. You will get your knee replacement when you're supposed to. Oh yes you will. Keep telling yourself it will happen. Believe that.

It's good you took two bereavement days. And it's okay for you to reminisce and be sad. It's normal to have regrets and happy times you remember. As you said in a previous post, your SIL felt comfortable speaking with you about your brother and other things too. Why? Because she trusted and loved you. Please remember that. You are a kind person, Lori. I know that for a fact.
There's no life do overs because we learn from past experiences and take all the lessons learned .. including the happier ones .. with us as we live going forward. You are a kind, good loving person so focus on that please and stop beating yourself up. No need to do that. 

You're probably asleep now so I'm hoping cutie Copper allows you to get a good night's sleep before your 4am time awakens you.
SED

[camperstig]

Some bounce
A combo... sad for you all and wondering when God will knock knock... It is your time. Knees were bad yesterday, but with rest have recovered. Going for the super greens at Panda Express today. Gotta keep trying to get weight off. I turn old in a few weeks. 
HAGD

[paulie]

Good Morning,

Hi tig, Aww thanks for your concern for us here. Sounds like you're one of us about the knees. Pain in the butt, right?!! And can be very exhausting.

I say no knock knocks for any of us for a long time. Too much we each need to do and accomplish. One of them being getting better feeling knees! 

I googled Super Greens. Sounds healthy. Panda Express is a nice restaurant. I forgot about them. Used to be one in my area years ago. I've been thinking about ordering Balance of Nature Vitamins. Sounds pretty good from commercials and gives energy. I need energy!

When's your birthday?! Oh boy! I don't know what age you'll be but hey! age if just a number. Don't let it get you down. I've always said age is what we make it. Yeah I know sometimes easier said than done! That's when stubborness sets in. lol

You HAGD too.

Hi LB, You're in office today but just three days until TGIF for you.

Hi jicaji, Check in here soon I hope.

Wishing us all a good day!