MEMORIAL DAY

It has been a good day.  Started with Exercise Class and then tending laundry.  We had a full to overflowing crowd at lunch.  Special Memorial Day menu.  It was hard to chose.  They had ribs. hamburgers, hot dogs, and boiled shrimp.  I chose the shrimp.  It was very good, cooked the way we do with potatoes, and corn.  Seasoned just right.  I has cole slaw, baked beans and strawberry, blueberry, trifle . I enjoyed it.  Don't need supper, but you bet I will be in my kitchen soon-hungry again.  So goes my day.  Of course it started out exciting.  Miss Leila Elizabeth Merkosky  arrived in record time.  Jan and Tommy got there yesterday just in time.  Good job Cary.  Now who is next?

Betty " 8" time great grand mother

SATURDAY

Odds and ends to do today.  Jan and Tommy went to David and Cary's in hope the little girl would be coming soon.  Jan could not wait, so they went to help and wait.  I slept till 7 this morning.  Not like me.  I  had a proper breakfast of oatmeal, with strawberries, English muffin with honey and turkey bacon, hot tea.  Pretty substantial I think.  But I kept thinking about egg-olive salad like Brent's makes.  Had to make some for lunch.  I ate it as a salad with whole wheat crackers and cheddar cheese.  A beautiful naval orange topped it off.  For dinner I had roasted chicken, broccoli, and a small amount of potato log.  You see it is  going down hill.  I topped it off with a very small slice of chocolate-peanut butter pie.  I hope I did not ruin it all with that pie, but it was so good.  I filled in the day with making flowers for birthday cards and reading a good book.  Now it is time to get ready for bed.  When I write it down, it does not look like much, but I filled the day and am ready for tomorrow.  Sophie's birthday.  My how time slips away.  A Willie Nelson song title.  I saw him last night on PBS.  He still is not much to look at, but my he sings good to me. 
Betty Boop
Queen of Nonsense

ANGELS OF MERCY

You know, it is said that at my stage in life it is pay back time and what goes around comes around.  I am finding that to be so true.  I just wish I had done more little acts of kindness all along the way.  Two Angels flew in my way this morning.  My car's battery, due to it's age and non- use lately, just gave up the ghost.  These angels came in and took over-charged the battery so it could be driven to a battery place and had it changed for a new one and put air in the tires as a bonus.  Oh was I delighted,  As they "flew" away I heard them say their names.  Amy and Chris I think. Chalk up a few on their list of making things better for me.  Thank you so much.  Just one more thing I don't have to worry about.   Now to get this big old boot off and be able to drive again.  There I go again wishing for something else.  Well, just be still and wait and all will soon be well soon.

Betty Boop

PROCEDURE

Well, I did it and I am glad it is done.  Of course I will have to wear this walking cast for 4 weeks, day and night.  A small price to pay to get my foot fixed.  It was something to go through.  With little numming, it was very painful when Dr. put the platelets back in the injured spot on my heel.  I have never  had such a pain. Nor have I ever cried out like I did.   Although it lasted only a few seconds, it seemed much longer.  I am afraid I alarmed everyone all the way down to County Line road.  And poor Amy had to listen to it first hand.  I hope not to do that again.  Home and rest and I had a good night.  Jan came this morning and we skyped (sp) Brody.  How amazing to see him and hear him talk back and forth.  He wanted to see Blueberry, my beta fish.  He showed me around his new home and new toys and it was over too quick. Jan got for us Chick Filet sandwiches and kale salad.  Real good.   I have plenty to read and friends and family checking on me.  I am blessed.

Betty Boop

MY HIBISCUS PLANT

I have a beautiful Hibiscus plant on my balcony.  It is a lovely shade of pink.  It is trained to have a trunk like a tree.  My daughter gave me for Mothers' Day a miniature set of garden furniture.  I placed it under the hibiscus "tree".  This morning as I pulled open the drapes I saw a very exciting sight.  The small table was set for a tea party.  All of a sudden two sweet little fairies  flew in and settled in the small chairs.  I watched in awe as they sipped their tea.  As the sun rose and I could see better, they were gone.  Imagination??  Maybe.  But mine is very big and fun.

Betty Boop

GOOD NEWS

Well a little scarey  but in the end it will be good.  I am going to have the procedure to have the pain relieved in my foot. Friday at 1;30.  The down side is that I will have to wear that dreaded walking cast {better known as the boot}, for 4-6 weeks, day and night.  The Lord is testing me, I feel. You know what?  I just had an idea.  Nobody out here wears shorts.  For many reasons.  I think I will come out in mine during the "boot phase"  of my recovery.  I know I will be able to walk some and get my food and mail.  I think I would be comfortable in shorts, as the  boot comes up high and is so big around that it is hard to cover with my pant leg.  Think I would be talked about.?  Called in my the CEO?  Would that bother my family?  I don't think so. Yes, my legs are not what they should be, but they never were that much to look at.  Here I go with my dreaming up stories.  I could just see myself walking down the HALLS in shorts. My shorts are the ones I wear at the beach and very outdated. 

Must be silly to cover the situation.

Betty Boop 

BACK FROM THE WOODS

A very fine time was had by all.  Not everyone could be there but we had 10.  Cream of the crop,  No, they all are the top.  Parker was the only young one.  He acted like a grown-up.  Very fine young man.  I am glad he could come with his grandparents, Linda and Joe.  The weather was perfect, the food and relaxing was top notch and the company was the best.  It was cool enough to have outside camp. fire.  And of course some- mores were in order.  We did miss the one's who could not come.  Maybe next time? 

Now on to the next events.  Don't need to list them, but several things are on the list of "must do."  All in due time.  It has been a great weekend and thanks to all who worked so hard to make it great.

Betty Boop

HI HO HI HO HO!!!!

In spite of pain and other things, off we go.  A merry little band of "don't give uppers".  We love the Spring and the Fall camp outs   They have changed a lot since we had campers and in some cases tents.  Now it is
all cabins.  Nice, as we grow older.  It is amazing how close to the same meals we plan and snacks too.  Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  It has put much more work on some since Amy and I have been sidelined.  Not that I haven't been pardoned a few years ago.  Thanks to all the extra work all do.  Just to get away from everyday routine is good.  And to still (and I know I have said it many times) like to get together, just as Truman always strived to do, is amazing.  Don't ever underestimate the power of a caring family. 

Betty Boop

STRANGE COMBO

I wondered what the day would be like when I generously sprinkled cinnamon instead of pepper on my "egg over light."  I tried to scrape it off but to no avail when I broke the yolk.  I hate a broken yolk of my egg over light.  I usually cook my egg just perfect.  Well it turns out, if you eat it fast and try not to savor it- it is not lost to the trash.  Since I had turkey bacon and fresh strawberries, I made it through.  Now that is not much of a story, but at 6:30 in the morning it is not exactly the best way to start your day.

The day went well when Tommy came to History Club with me and we had lunch in the Cyber.  I always enjoy when he comes.  People ask me who my good looking boy friend was.  Nosey  people.  I am one of them when something or somebody out of the ordinary happens.  Of  course many of them know he is my son-in-law and are just teasing me.

I got a little unsettling news yesterday when My foot Dr.  said we needed to go to another step in my recovery.  Not surgery but a procedure in out patient.  Guess I will do it in a couple of weeks.  Since I can't seem to get better with what we have been doing, I am ready to move on.  My Dr. recommends it.  And as I always say--"So be it."

Betty Boop

A MIXTURE

First, Jan took me to my Ear Dr. yesterday  We joked that I had a Dr. for all my parts now.  Actually, with small ear canals(they keep telling me this fact), I have problems with stopping up and not being able to hear.  Well a new little problem came to light.  I want even go into it.  He took care of it, I hope and I am on my way again.  We went to visit Amy.  I got to hug her for the first time since she has been sick.  Happy to say she is much better and on the road to recovery.  She is counting on going on our annual Mother's Day camping trip.  Me too.  I can't remember these little problems coming up for my parents.  They both died so young.  At least compared to my age, they were young.  Maybe the longer you live, the more you have to "fix".   Enough of that.

Jan and I went to eat at CRAZY CAT'S after we left Amy"s.   It  has moved to a larger  location and I guess it being Friday and advertising, it was a little full and we were hungry so we went to Piccidilly's . For us it is a good choice.  Had calves liver.  They do it so well.  I haven't had it for a long time and it was sooo   good.  I was really wiped out and fell on the bed for a nap.  I get tired too easy.  But it was a real good tired.

Betty Boop

RUFF STUFF

It really has been a ruff spot and still not out of the woods completely.  We feel better for Amy as we now know what her problem has been.  She is so much better though weak and  still has to take it easy.

Jan came yesterday and brought me a grocery order.  I sure will be glad to be able to drive soon .  but I have had such good attention that I am getting a little spoiled.  I go to Dr. Thursday and don't know what is next.  I really can't say I am a lot better.  People with first hand info tell me it takes time and still you have times of pain.  Never thought my trouble would be my feet!!  I gather from others that it is common.  When you think about what a job your feet and legs do for you --it is understandable.  Mine are getting pretty old and I am reminded of that fact every day.  But I have so much to be thankful for that I try to look at it as "par for the course." 

So be it

Betty Boop