Monday, May 15, 2017

A Lovely Weekend

As any Mom will tell you, any Mother's Day where you hear from all of your kids is a good day.

My youngest daughter phoned to wish me a Happy Mother's Day.  She is home recovering from knee replacement surgery.  My stairs are not on her list of doable things at present, but I am glad that she is healing and the surgery seems to have been successful.  Her adult kids will spend time with her, as it should be.

Oldest daughter Jill stopped in with a gift.  A little background information here.  I have cellulitis which causes my lower legs and feet to swell.  As a result, it is necessary for me to wear Ace bandages from knees to toes on both legs, 24 - 7 to try to keep the swelling down.  I can not wear regular shoes because of this.  I have a pair of those less than fashionable, Velcro adjustable boot-like things with hard soles to wear outside.  Inside I have been wearing those socks with the gripper soles over the bandages to keep them clean.  So when Jill showed up with a cute pair of house shoes that are made of a knitted, stretchy fabric with a gripper sole and will fit over the bandages, I was thrilled.  When you have probably the ugliest legs and feet in the State of Minnesota, being able to wear something on your feet that looks normal is a great boost to your morale.

The ever practical Duane made a Farmer's Market run and brought me four bundles of asparagus.  I love asparagus.  I cut it into one inch lengths and this morning filled 16 half pint jars that are happily cooking away in my pressure canner.  There is enough left over for at least two meals.  Fresh asparagus is spendy, which is why I don't include it in my grocery order.  Now I will have enough canned so I can treat myself now and then.  I woke from an afternoon nap to find a Mother's Day card next to me from Duane and Lori.  Lori had called me earlier from Colorado where she is visiting relatives.  Made me feel good that she did that.

David, Staci and my three youngest grands came over here on Saturday.  They brought lunch.  And they brought the dog, who puked three times on the way here due to the motion sickness she still has.  I asked David why they didn't wait until she could ride without getting sick and he said that they all wanted me to meet my new Grandpuppy.  Oreo is adorable and so well behaved for a pup.  She obviously adores the kids and they, her.  So I got to pet and love on a puppy again.  It was great!  If she ever grows into those long legs of hers, she will be a good-sized dog.

David's family had another surprise for me.  Knowing I would have to buy a walker soon, I had been researching them to find which one would work best for me.  I don't need to research any longer, for they brought me a walker that fits all of my needs.  It has wheels and brakes.  It has a seat so I can rest when I need to.  It folds up making it easy to carry up and down stairs.  David said he was sorry there was no cup holder.  I had been joking that when I got my walker it had to have a cup holder, an Ooga horn (remember those?), and those handlebar streamers that kids used to attach to their bikes.  Sometimes when faced with the fact that your life has changed and you need help with something as simple as walking, making jokes helps to deal with it.  We  have stormy weather moving in today, but maybe by the end of the week I can be outdoors, terrorizing the neighborhood.  :)

It was a lovely weekend.  It wasn't all about the gifts, though I am pleased by and appreciative of each one.  It was about my kids and grands who are my heart.  I do so love each and every one.  Thank you, God, for blessing me so richly.

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  1. I'm glad you had a nice Mother's Day. I believe those things you want for your walker are called "after-market accessories," so you'll have to put them on yourself. My wife has a walker like that she uses occasionally on bad days. I call it her "chariot."

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    1. Gorges...Are you telling me that an Ooga horn is not standard equipment? Well, it should be. Especially for those of us with somewhat skewed senses of humor. :) "Your chariot awaits, Ma'am." I like that.

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  2. Sounds like a wonderful weekend with family.

    Your description of the Ooga horn reminded me of my Dad. In his 70s, he got a stationary exercise bike. For his birthday that year I got him a bike accessory - a bell. He was thrilled, my step-Mom not so much. Turns out he would ring his bell when he wanted her to bring him a glass of water. That story always brought a smile.
    It's still raining here but should break tomorrow night and then sunshine on Thursday and Friday. I'm enjoying the break from the garden and have tackled another closet to spring clean.
    Cheers, SJ

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    1. SJ...It was a really nice weekend.

      I love the story about your Dad and the bicycle bell. I am betting that he had a lot of fun with it. The ooga horn came from my Dad. He would buy an old clunker of a car to drive to work and when it died, he bought another old clunker. Each clunker had the ooga horn installed. I loved driving those work cars, mostly because of the horn. :)

      Glad you are getting a nice break, even if it is due to the rain. We had a small thunder and lightening storm roll through here a couple of hours ago. More are predicted for the next few days. I am using the time to can up stuff from my freezer in order to clean it out. The asparagus is done and this afternoon I am canning peas and corn. 25 lbs. of hamburger are thawing out for tomorrow. I might actually find the bottom of my freezer. Maybe. :)

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  3. Sounds like a nice weekend, great kids you have! I think you should 'trick out' the walker...I am sure ooga horns are available somewhere! lol

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    1. Jenn...I have been blessed with a caring family. And I think I should make a few additions to the walker, too. My body may be giving out on me, but my sense of humor is still alive and well and ready to do something silly. :)

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  4. Besides the presents your children should also follow your blog.

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  5. Some of them do read it, BW. Not sure about the girls, but even though the boys rarely comment here, they talk to me about it in person. Especially when I have gone off on a rant about something. :)

    By the way, I have commented on your blog lately only to have the comments disappear. Not that I have anything very profound to say, but just want you to know that I still read your blog daily.

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    1. That is weird. I have had a few weird things happen with comments lately.

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    2. It doesn't happen all the time, BW. Just once in awhile. The comment is there and then if I check back, it is gone. Comment gremlins. :)

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    3. Regardless it is nice to know you still read me.

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    4. BW...I enjoy your blog very much. It is fun for me to tag along on your road trips and share in your love of the old buildings, cemeteries, and of course, hay bales. :)

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