One Step at a Time - July 20016

[NoraC]

Nora,you're always a positive person in my eyes,that's why I have been pestering you about how you feel,you've seemed a llittlequiet lately but iI guess we all just have stuff going on right now

Thank you! :hug: Thank you for watching out for me. It really helps to know that you've got my back......just like always.

I have been quiet lately but it's more laziness than anything else. My legs have been aching really bad and if I can't get comfortable, I haven't been turning on my computer. It takes me so long to post anything from my phone or kindle so I write short things. I have a plastic lawn chair that I bring in and I sit in that on some cushions and I prop my feet up on a footstool. Then I'm comfortable and can use my computer. We don't have room to keep the chair in the house so we have to move it back out onto the patio when I'm not using it. So, sometimes I'm too lazy to bring in the chair. :blushing:

[NoraC]

Oh & as long as I'm setting the record straight........:rotlf:

I call hubby disabled because he was legally declared disabled. But, he doesn't look like there is anything wrong with him. It is chronic pain. So, he still does so much around here. He can't drive but he cooks and cleans. I just wanted to make it clear that I'm not physically caring for him. Rusty made me sound like some wonder woman earlier. But, the truth is that you all have much more hectic life's. Mine is just an easy routine compared to what all of you do. :huggies::grouphugs:

[Rusty]

Nora, Wow, why do your legs ache so badly? Poor circulation? Have you seen the doctor? I was going to ask you if your son ever cleaned out his room so you could turn it into your Mom's room? I know you love your mom dearly but it might cheer you up if she had her own space. Just a thought.:love::love::love::love:

[Rusty]

Nora, I'm sorry if I used the word, "disabled" incorrectly to describe your husband. I thought he had a stroke or an aneurysm...I know he takes care of your Mom. He's a huge help to you, I know. How awful that he's in chronic pain.:sad:

[Rusty]

Rusty made me sound like some wonder woman earlier.

I stand by my earlier statement, Nora. You ARE wonder woman!:welldone::heartbeat::hug:

[NoraC]

Nope - son & dil still live here and I think they plan on it being for a while. In so many ways that is great because they help with taking Scott out or staying with Grandma so we can get out. But, our house is so SMALL. It would be so much easier if our house was big.

I think hubby & I are going to try to get away for a weekend soon. It's so hard to plan because of the way he feels. We just never know if it will be a good day or not. But, even if it's a bad day, we can be in a hotel room together - smell the ocean. Aaahhhhh.........my body is relaxing already.

I did go to the Dr for my leg pain. All the bloodwork came back fine, even the arthritis tests. I'm waiting for a referral to a rheumatologist. I'm also supposed to see a neurologist because I've had some strange little left side weakness. I am going to follow up with both of them just to make sure.

I am trying to make some lifestyle changes here but slow going. Damn Diet Coke! I think if I would cut some of the unhealthy out of my diet, I will be in a better place. Shit - more stuff to give up. I'll tell you what, giving up Diet Coke had better make me as happy as giving up alcohol has made me! :harhar:

[NoraC]

Nora, I'm sorry if I used the word, "disabled" incorrectly to describe your husband. I thought he had a stroke or an aneurysm...I know he takes care of your Mom. He's a huge help to you, I know. How awful that he's in chronic pain.:sad:

Oh - yes, he did have an aneurysm. I forgot. :lmao2:
You didn't use the term incorrectly. He is definitely disabled. I just wanted to make sure that everyone is clear that he isn't bed-ridden or anything.

[Rusty]

Oh Nora, I finally GET it. I will offer no more advice! Hahaha!

Do any of you fine ladies wear a 7 1/2 shoe size? OMG I am cleaning out my closet and I have just found my EIGHTH pair of black sandals!! Anybody want a pair of black sandals? Some of them have NEVER been worn. osteroops::cuss:

[NoraC]

If you find any big foot sandals, give me a call. :hahaha::victorious:

[NoraC]

Ok - I have noticed this and I wonder if it's getting worse from being off the med. I'm really sitting here fretting & worrying about if I hurt your feelings Rusty.
You can ask me questions and offer advice anytime and I am always honored.
And, all of my explaining came about because I didn't want anyone to misunderstand my situation because I felt guilty for misleading them.

Oh my gosh - this little mind game that I have just played is a major issue for me. If this continues to get worse, I am going to definitely need to rethink stopping the med.

[paulywogg]

Ugh,Louie has too much freakin energy_!!! I've already finished off the coffee that was left in the pot and man I'm draggin! Big ole size 9 feet here Rusty

[NoraC]

Oh Pauly - 9 is what I was when I got married. I am now buying size 12. I can wear some 11 but I have now moved on to comfort.

[Rusty]

Nora, sweetheart, you so did NOT hurt my feelings!! I think you are just exhausted and I think getting away for a weekend with your husband is a GREAT idea!! I am going to text you in an attempt to reassure you but if you would rather I call and we can have a chat, chat, chat..that's fine. I am SO sick of cleaning my closet and my bedroom!

LIZZZZZZZZ-you look like you have tiny feet. Please, please tell me you wear 7-71/2s. I have some really cute, expensive shoes I want to give to SOMEONE I love.

I guess I could take them to my local consignment shop.

[Rusty]

Nora, I just texted you!:hug:

[Rusty]

I attached a selfie, too. "You're so vain....you probably think this song is about you...you're so vainnnnnnnnn." Hahahhah. Yup, that's me. That's why I have 14 pairs of sandals.