Saturday, February 19, 2005

Catching up




       I have put off writing an entry because I can't get what
      is in my head to come out on the keyboard.  I can think it
      but my fingers just can't key it for some reason.  Ever have
      that problem?

      Dallas (my 19 year old cat) has made such a recovery I can
      hardly believe that I thought I was going to lose her just a
      few short weeks ago.  So glad that I gave the meds a chance
      to work.  And Sadie is pretty happy to have Dallas feeling
      better also.

      My aunt.....she is slowly getting worse.  The other day she
      was walking down the hallway asking for help.  When asked
      what she needed she didn't know.  I don't know how dementia
      goes, but Aunt E is getting worse I believe.  She seems 
      happy enough where she is now.  She doesn't ask to leave or
      anything.  They seem to be treating her ok.  We go visit at
      different times on different days (and usually twice a week
      if not more) so if they were doing something I think we would
      catch on to it.

      Yesterday I went to visit my Aunt Betty.  She lives about an
      hour away.  Se knew I couldn't get there till about lunchtime
     so she made my favorite ---- fried sweet potatoes.  Yummy.
     She made enough for me to bring home.  So good I have been
     eatting them cold right out of the fridge.

      When I go to visit Aunt Betty I have to go on this bridge
      over a river.  Bridges over bodies of water are like a phobia
      to me.  I hold my breathwhile crossing.  This particular
      river is always brown and muddy looking which for some
      reason makes it worse.  Wonder why it stays muddy looking?

      As you know my pastor left us for another church.  Some of
      my Sunday school class is going tomorrow to hear him
      preach at his new church.  I have been wanting to go.  But
      I am not going to be able and it just makes me so mad.  Why
      can't I go?  My anxiety problem is kicking into high gear.  I
     knew it would show it's ugly head but I didn't know that
      it would be this bad.  There is no way I would be able to
      go tomorrow.  Sometimes life just stinks, ya know?

      Saw my doctor this week.  He is so proud of me.  I showed
      him the chart I got from Curves showing my progress and
      he was really impressed.  Doc says he has other patients
      that goes to Curves and that he recommends it.  My 
      blood pressure was way down and he said if I keep it up
      in another few months he may be able to cut back on
      my blood pressure meds!  Yeah!!

      Sadie is sitting her on my desk falling asleep.  She is soooo
      cute.

      Here is a neat graphic for you.  Be patient for it to load it
      is really funny.


      


     

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Read this entry through then came back to comment. Had too. Got to laughing at that adorable graphic. How wonderful to hear that your 19 year old cat is recovering. That's really something! I feel so bad about your Aunt E. Just hurts my heart knowing she's going through that. Some people do, while others, way older ..don't. Fried sweet potatoes sound good. Never fried them so think I'll try it. But first...I'm off to enjoy that graphic again. Hugs, and I'm so proud of you. It's always nice to be able to take fewer meds, rather than have to take more. Hugs. Barb*

Anonymous said...

Sounds  like you need a hug Kathy!
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Anonymous said...

Kathy~ You did just fine with your writing! I know what you mean. That is what it is like in the visual world for me. I see it one way but have to make adjustments for when the mental image becomes real. I love your sig tag, so cool. Also so happy for you and your kittys! Dallas is a real trooper! I really admire your family and you for your special patience and love for your Aunt E. God bless you and your loved ones. Suzy Colorado

Anonymous said...

I knew you would be pleased to wait and see Dallas. Funnny how cats and dogs just keep on ticking. They seem to make much better comebacks than humans do. you have been grandted seom special time with your kitty. I m sorry yoru aunt is no tdoing well> I know that is hard to handle. I think your writing is just fine today. Lori

Anonymous said...

I AM GLAD TO KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THE PROBLEM OF GETTING MY THOUGHTS TO COME OUT ON THE KEYBOARD.  I CANT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE HAD SOME REAL NEAT STUFF TO WRITE, ALL KINDS OF THINGS THAT COME OUT WHEN I AM BUSY WITH SOMETHING ELSE THAN DISAPPEAR WHEN I LOG ON............................STORMIE

Anonymous said...

You've had a LOT on you for a LONG time, shug...you're doing great.

I think bridges suck too. I hate the 7 mile bridge you have to cross to get to the Outer Banks.  Never fails I get there at night.

*Keep on keepin' on, sweetie.

xoxoxoxo

andi

Anonymous said...

my gramma has dementia. they diagnosed her just a month after i was married. that was almost 8 years ago. she has other health problems to go with it. for one, even before the dementia started taking its toll on her she stopped eating, she said she was getting fat. it got to the point that the doctors threatened her, she lived with my uncle, and the docs told her that if she didn't start eating they would put him in jail for neglect. well that led to the point of her loosing both of her legs form the knee down. right after they took the second one off she forgot me. as of now she doesn't know any of our family, she calls me jessie, her younger sister's name, my mom, edna, her older sister's name, my dad, bruce, her baby brother's name, she also calls my brother bruce, and then she calls dad's brother, the one she stayed with arthur, her hubby, my grampa's name. so in her own way she knows us all, but yet she doesn't, she gets agitated when we bring in the kids, because she can't quite understand where they fit in at. in the latter years it really takes a huge affect on them. your family will definitely be in my prayers. sending blessings and love, jess

Anonymous said...

You have had so much going on it's no wonder the anxiety has popped back up.  I can certainly relate.

But, I am so glad you have good news about Dallas and you got to eat some fried sweet potatoes.  :-)

Congrats on your progress at Curves.  Interesting you should bring it up.  I have been reading up on opening a Curves franchise.

Anonymous said...

Okay....I have tried to leave you a comment but it seems to bring up an error message......this is getting very frustrating...I am so glad to hear about your cat....and keep visiting your aunt at different times...it keeps the nursing home on their toes....I know all about anxiety....take care of you first...everything else will work itself out!
Ellie
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Anonymous said...

Sending you hugs Kathy.  It is hard when so many things are going on at the same time, I know, I have been there many times. Love the graphic, really made me smile.

Anonymous said...

Kathy glad to hear the news about the daughter.  Wish more could be done for your aunt.  I have the problem also of it going from brain to fingers.  john

Anonymous said...

I had a black kitty named Sadie.  Tee Hee, this graphic reminds me of my last entry with my kitty playing in the toilet! LOL  I love your signature!!! xox
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