Her dr is going to schedule the MRI for her back and PT for her right hand. Her back pain is manageable today but she has a big knot in her up left back that is killing her. Her BF and I have massaged it a couple times and that helps for awhile but it comes back. She says it's a "MS Hug". She had the same on her right side but massages got rid of that one. The left one is being stubborn. She is on her own this week (by her command) LOL but will call her daughter, BF or me if she needs help. That's all I have for now.
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Her dr is going to schedule the MRI for her back and PT for her right hand. Her back pain is manageable today but she has a big knot in her up left back that is killing her. Her BF and I have massaged it a couple times and that helps for awhile but it comes back. She says it's a "MS Hug". She had the same on her right side but massages got rid of that one. The left one is being stubborn. She is on her own this week (by her command) LOL but will call her daughter, BF or me if she needs help. That's all I have for now.
Well, Rave is Rave and wants to be independent. I hope the MRI can lead to a fix and that the PT helps that hand. I'm still fuming about that doctor.
I hope the MRI pinpoints what needs to be done to get her fixed up. I do not like going to the doctor so I feel for her so much. I hope she recovers soon so she does not have to deal with them anymore.
Sorta late, but I bet Rave still needs healing vibes, so I'm continuing to send them.
I'm not forgetting Uncle, either. He gets some, too.
I'm not forgetting Uncle, either. He gets some, too.
'moanin, Voltisms.
It's never too late, Sandy, vibes and thoughts are always a good thing. I've seen Unc lurking around, but he's been quiet.
We've got another nice day on tap, not as warm as yesterday but still nice an warm for this early in the season. Only three feet of sunshine today though. I've got to run an errand then it'll be clean-up time and trying to make up for taking the day off yesterday.
It's never too late, Sandy, vibes and thoughts are always a good thing. I've seen Unc lurking around, but he's been quiet.
We've got another nice day on tap, not as warm as yesterday but still nice an warm for this early in the season. Only three feet of sunshine today though. I've got to run an errand then it'll be clean-up time and trying to make up for taking the day off yesterday.
Yesterday I tutored the usual 4 kids. The new girl and her mom will be going to China for a visit on Sunday. I don't know how long they'll be gone.
The big news is that the littlest boy started helping me read from the story I was reading to him. He pointed out a word he recognized, and so we started reading together, him saying the words he could read and me saying the words he couldn't. This is a huge step forward, and I was very pleased that he initiated it. I was just gushing about it to everyone I saw -- including praising him enthusiastically.
His older brother is starting to read something I put together about beekeeping, and he sensibly brought up the point that in the movie, Mowgli was kicking at a beehive and only got a few stings. Was that right? No, I said, and when I saw it, it had disturbed me. It's interesting how I can accept unrealistic things like all the animals talking to each other but not the bee thing. There are certain things that require the willing suspension of disbelief, like the animals talking, but other things need to function as they would in nature.
The boys' sister said she wanted to stop reading the Mowgli stories after she finished the chapter called "Red Dog," but I see there's one more. She thought seeing the movie, she'd already know what happened, so reading the last story would be useless, but I think a lot in the book wasn't covered in the movie, and she didn't realize this before, but she might now. It seems a shame to give up reading it when there's only one more story. Then, of course, there are some unrelated stories at the end, and we can skip those.
Her older brother wants to read The Jungle Book now that he's seen the movie. I think that's because when he asked about the scene with the bees, he asked if that was in the original book, and I said the bees were in the story but in a totally different way. He asked how, and I told him quickly the basic plot of "Red Dog," and how Mowgli ran over the bees, which rose after his disturbance to sting the dholes following as Mowgli jumped off the cliff into the river below. I think my description of that was what made the boy want to read the stories. I'm glad he wants to.
Also, I looked up and compiled a bunch of info on 3D filming, its history, how the various methods work, etc., and in the course of that, I noticed James Cameron and his business partner were the ones who filmed the movie we just saw. He also figured in the info on the Mariana Trench that the new girl and I have been reading, since he went to the bottom of its deepest part in a submersible. I mentioned the link, which the new girl and I found interesting and exciting. I bet James Cameron is an interesting guy. So after the Mariana Trench, which we're just about finished, the new girl and I may read about 3D. But both are hard reading for her, so I may break it up with some easier reading. I haven't decided yet, and anyway, she'll be off in China, so I don't have to think about her lessons till she gets back.
The big news is that the littlest boy started helping me read from the story I was reading to him. He pointed out a word he recognized, and so we started reading together, him saying the words he could read and me saying the words he couldn't. This is a huge step forward, and I was very pleased that he initiated it. I was just gushing about it to everyone I saw -- including praising him enthusiastically.
His older brother is starting to read something I put together about beekeeping, and he sensibly brought up the point that in the movie, Mowgli was kicking at a beehive and only got a few stings. Was that right? No, I said, and when I saw it, it had disturbed me. It's interesting how I can accept unrealistic things like all the animals talking to each other but not the bee thing. There are certain things that require the willing suspension of disbelief, like the animals talking, but other things need to function as they would in nature.
The boys' sister said she wanted to stop reading the Mowgli stories after she finished the chapter called "Red Dog," but I see there's one more. She thought seeing the movie, she'd already know what happened, so reading the last story would be useless, but I think a lot in the book wasn't covered in the movie, and she didn't realize this before, but she might now. It seems a shame to give up reading it when there's only one more story. Then, of course, there are some unrelated stories at the end, and we can skip those.
Her older brother wants to read The Jungle Book now that he's seen the movie. I think that's because when he asked about the scene with the bees, he asked if that was in the original book, and I said the bees were in the story but in a totally different way. He asked how, and I told him quickly the basic plot of "Red Dog," and how Mowgli ran over the bees, which rose after his disturbance to sting the dholes following as Mowgli jumped off the cliff into the river below. I think my description of that was what made the boy want to read the stories. I'm glad he wants to.
Also, I looked up and compiled a bunch of info on 3D filming, its history, how the various methods work, etc., and in the course of that, I noticed James Cameron and his business partner were the ones who filmed the movie we just saw. He also figured in the info on the Mariana Trench that the new girl and I have been reading, since he went to the bottom of its deepest part in a submersible. I mentioned the link, which the new girl and I found interesting and exciting. I bet James Cameron is an interesting guy. So after the Mariana Trench, which we're just about finished, the new girl and I may read about 3D. But both are hard reading for her, so I may break it up with some easier reading. I haven't decided yet, and anyway, she'll be off in China, so I don't have to think about her lessons till she gets back.
Good progress with the kids, SandySu. They are fortunate to have you as their tutor.
Good morning, Voltmaniacs. I got the back door stained yesterday and a couple more buckets of weeds done.
Hubby cooked an entire dinner without my help. Nice!!!!!!
I'm pretty wiped out [mostly from weeding] so hoping not to do too much today. I think I will separate the horses and put one in the round pen and one in the big pen. It is good for them to be apart sometimes since they are a bit dependent on each other.
Cash the Wonder Puppy is doing great. He has finally stopped biting so much. He is still a very busy guy. He is almost trustworthy enough to stop using his baby pen. We are going to try leaving him alone in the house [with the doors closed to the den and the bedrooms] when we leave for a short trip and see how it goes.
The door will get some spar varnish today and [crossing my fingers] Hubby might work on the insulating strip and the door sill.
Good morning, Voltmaniacs. I got the back door stained yesterday and a couple more buckets of weeds done.
Hubby cooked an entire dinner without my help. Nice!!!!!!
I'm pretty wiped out [mostly from weeding] so hoping not to do too much today. I think I will separate the horses and put one in the round pen and one in the big pen. It is good for them to be apart sometimes since they are a bit dependent on each other.
Cash the Wonder Puppy is doing great. He has finally stopped biting so much. He is still a very busy guy. He is almost trustworthy enough to stop using his baby pen. We are going to try leaving him alone in the house [with the doors closed to the den and the bedrooms] when we leave for a short trip and see how it goes.
The door will get some spar varnish today and [crossing my fingers] Hubby might work on the insulating strip and the door sill.
I have to say that you are a wonderful tutor! The care and love you put into each child is amazing, and they are lucky to have you!
Still sending prayers for Rave, Uncle, Mrs. Wuzz and anyone else who needs them.
Sandy, James Cameron is so cool! From Terminator 2 to Avatar. That man is a Genius!! I love every movie I saw that was directed by him.
Sandy, James Cameron is so cool! From Terminator 2 to Avatar. That man is a Genius!! I love every movie I saw that was directed by him.
Good morning, Voltpeeps.
I did just a bit of weeding this morning as I found a pocket of needle-and-thread grass.
I am resting up so I can feel like doing my job at noon. It is supposed to be fairly warm today at 78 degrees. And tomorrow but....back into the sixties after that. It is too soon to be so hot anyway IMHO
I have to look for the hummingbird feeders since the little goobers should be here about May 1st.
I'm going into town tomorrow so the rest of my list will have to wait until Friday. I need to start thinking about timers for the watering zones, for one thing. I also have a couple of minor repairs to the water lines. Over all, it should be an easy year for irrigation set up since I am doing no major changes.
The trees are all looking so good this year. I am so pleased to see major growth and good color.
The iris are starting to bloom. The fruit trees are fading but it looks like we might have actually gotten fruit. Nice.
Celti, I was just thinking about Mrs. Wuzz, as well. Raven and Uncle, keep getting better. Thanks for the updates, Terry.
I did just a bit of weeding this morning as I found a pocket of needle-and-thread grass.
I am resting up so I can feel like doing my job at noon. It is supposed to be fairly warm today at 78 degrees. And tomorrow but....back into the sixties after that. It is too soon to be so hot anyway IMHO
I have to look for the hummingbird feeders since the little goobers should be here about May 1st.
I'm going into town tomorrow so the rest of my list will have to wait until Friday. I need to start thinking about timers for the watering zones, for one thing. I also have a couple of minor repairs to the water lines. Over all, it should be an easy year for irrigation set up since I am doing no major changes.
The trees are all looking so good this year. I am so pleased to see major growth and good color.
The iris are starting to bloom. The fruit trees are fading but it looks like we might have actually gotten fruit. Nice.
Celti, I was just thinking about Mrs. Wuzz, as well. Raven and Uncle, keep getting better. Thanks for the updates, Terry.
'afternoon, Voltatics.
Another spectacular day in the upper 60's and three more feet of sunshine. It has been dry for about a week and there are "red flag" warnings posted. More yard clean-up. Sometimes I think I blew it when I said an acre wasn't all that big.
I see Rave lurking around. I hope you're feeling a bit better anyway and progress is being made at resolving your back pain.
Another spectacular day in the upper 60's and three more feet of sunshine. It has been dry for about a week and there are "red flag" warnings posted. More yard clean-up. Sometimes I think I blew it when I said an acre wasn't all that big.
I see Rave lurking around. I hope you're feeling a bit better anyway and progress is being made at resolving your back pain.
Hiya Folks,
Thanks so much for all of the thoughts and vibes and prayers. Sumthin's workin' cuz I am feeling better. The wings on my back are so much better that I think The Hug may be gone. I actually slept last night which is a big departure from the norm. My biggest complaint is that Righty (my right hand) refuses to cooperate. There is no grip. Can't even make a fist. That hand is almost always cold in spite of exercise and massage. Had to pay bills yesterday and today. I can't write without two hands and the result looks like something produced by a two year old. I called my bank to warn them about these checks. :-/ Tomorrow I see my neurologist. We'll see what he says about Righty. On Friday I get another MRI. Yeehaw - what fun. During the last MRI I was having horrible hallucinations. Not looking forward to it, but I'm not on crazy narcotics now. Anyhow, I'm much better. BTW - Uncle does still need vibes and prayers. Just sayin'.
Thanks so much for all of the thoughts and vibes and prayers. Sumthin's workin' cuz I am feeling better. The wings on my back are so much better that I think The Hug may be gone. I actually slept last night which is a big departure from the norm. My biggest complaint is that Righty (my right hand) refuses to cooperate. There is no grip. Can't even make a fist. That hand is almost always cold in spite of exercise and massage. Had to pay bills yesterday and today. I can't write without two hands and the result looks like something produced by a two year old. I called my bank to warn them about these checks. :-/ Tomorrow I see my neurologist. We'll see what he says about Righty. On Friday I get another MRI. Yeehaw - what fun. During the last MRI I was having horrible hallucinations. Not looking forward to it, but I'm not on crazy narcotics now. Anyhow, I'm much better. BTW - Uncle does still need vibes and prayers. Just sayin'.
I'm liking that you are "liking", Raven. Keep up the good work.
Although I have five acres, I think two or three of that is real work. There's some open spaces here. On the other hand, I have had to weed all five acres every year. I couldn't resist, I went out and finished weeding the driveway of cheat grass. I see at least one if not two ibuprofen with lunch and then, I have to clean that house, so maybe one or two more ibuprofen with an afternoon snack!!!!
Although I have five acres, I think two or three of that is real work. There's some open spaces here. On the other hand, I have had to weed all five acres every year. I couldn't resist, I went out and finished weeding the driveway of cheat grass. I see at least one if not two ibuprofen with lunch and then, I have to clean that house, so maybe one or two more ibuprofen with an afternoon snack!!!!
so wonderful to hear from you Raven. I'll keep up the good vibes for your right hand. That would be so frustrating!!!! I know I am so right handed that the left hand kind of just hangs out.
I am sure glad your pain level/hug thingey has gone down some. Hang in there, you are improving!!!!
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