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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 11:12:50 AM
wow what a ride this last week has been! we are here and we are safe .
the move was not without challenges starting 12 miles from our michigan home when a tire blew out on the auto transport- two and a half hours later uhaul's tow truck guy had repaired it and we were back on the road. we "landed" at 930 saturday nite exhausted...my son helped us get the mattress in and we went to bed at midnite -after my sweetie man had gotten the 26 ft truck stuck and the tow truck guy dug it in 6 " deeper in mud!!!!!!!! sunday morning a diff=bigger! tow truck got it out and the most awesome moving crew unloaded us within 2 hours of starting!
we have spent the week unpacking and rearranging (still beaucoup boxes to go!!!), getting my car titled in ohio (tomorrow is my birthday and plates would expire), my ohio driver's license, medical oncologist appt, surgeon appt, bloodwork, a grease fire on our stove (no one hurt!), medicaid stuff, car and renter's insurance and tonite we get to babysit for two of the grands(YEA!!!!!).
my sweetie man will go thru the title, license plate etc thing next month after his social security check is deposited....money only goes so far!!!
this sunday after church we will go to my son's for birthday lunch .
tues next week i go back to medical oncologist and hopefully start treatment finally.
i'm safe but i am tired.....i thank you all for wonderful wishes and prayers! i think i am going to make a corkboard for all of the wonderful cards that i have received for my birthday and my cancer and just plain farmgirl stuff!
big hugs!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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| prayin granny |
Posted - Feb 16 2012 : 07:03:37 AM
Margo,
I just found this. Take care of yourself. Glad you got there and are getting settled in. Moves are tough and often stressful. Take your time and try to rest as you can!!
Best wishes!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 08:23:39 AM
lori-ahhh my sweet friend!!!i receieved your card yesterday! i smiled!
we are still not completely unpacked- i'm trying to organize our bill paying and "office" area...and want to hang pictures and pretties! (some have been boxed up since our move TO michigan in 2009)--tho i don't really like this apt, i want to make it homey so it's tolerable. there is not enuff kitchen cupboard space- i mean who the heck really uses the cupboard above the refrigerator on a daily basis? and our table is too big for the kitchen so i am checking craigslist etc....there's not enuff storage space period!
i have some more things to take to storage so it is not so crowded-gosh to think of paying to store my extra stuff- could have rented a more pricey place...but---
we have some issues here at the apt which make me wonder if i want to break my lease but , in reading it, wow- it would cost a small fortune....the issues are regarding the other tenants (4 hours of a dog barking yesterday from 430 -830 am is one example)(the apt directly above plays their music full BASS!) (AND their dog runs and barks all day while they are gone tho not like the 4 hours yesterday)- there is no peaceful habitation clause as such -the lease does address barking dogs but there are 8 apts and they ALL have big dogs-and my lil one isn't perfect!so i don't want to start trouble-specially since the other tenants are a bit questionable in their looks ifyaknowwhatimean.....i'm tolerant but i do have limits and i have to be careful what hill i choose to die on!
i need a girls' nite but then sweetie man makes me feel guilty.....
i'm trying to rest and nap but am feeling very guilty if i am not "doing" something....and sweetie man isn't feeling well -i'm doing more of the cooking and dog walking than he is and i am afraid of what it will be like once i DO start treatment.
actually; i am worried about sweetie man- he had a colostomy in 2005 and reversal-and he has been having the hiccups a lot ( i mean A LOT!) lately like he did before he blew his bowel.....neither of us could go thru that again right now.
today is a mammo; tomorrow is chemo school, thursday i have an appt with a PCP to get established (sweetie's is tomorrow morning-that is always stressful to me due to his health history) and then monday morning i have an office call with MO and probably will start chemo---
got my hair all cut off last saturday and i feel naked! am buying big earrings to help with the adjustment (bought some from ceejay's purple thistle last nite!)
my daughter's company has a part time opening for a job that i could easily perform a few days a week- their gal in charge of the dept knows about my cancer and said to apply but i haven't heard anything yet- it's ok- tho money is getting to be an issue. (thank God for my medicaid cuz the bills are still coming from just testing so far in michigan!)and if i go to work it would be great to get outta the apt but then i worry about sweetie man....he fell in the bathroom the other day-hit his head on the wall and wouldn't call out for help....then there is the whole thing about not knowing how i will feel and when i will feel it from chemo and etc...how long can a company be gracious with a new employee? my daughter has a great job with them and they respect her- i know taht i am qualified for the job in question it's a matter of my health....and i really want to get back to school..i see my degree fading already......
i WANT to do things but have no get up and go-like right now i need to hit the shower so my parts are all fresh for my mammo!
hugs to you!!!!!!!when's your vacation?
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| crafter |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 05:06:36 AM
Margo- just checking in to see how everything is going....are you resting... unpacked...how is the treatment plan? Keeping you close to my heart and in my daily prayers!
Love to you and your family!
Lori |
| craftingram |
Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 05:42:26 AM
Margo, glad you made it safely to your new home, although your trip sounds an awful lot like ours when we took the first load of stuff up to Indiana last year. Moving is almost at the top of the list of stress inducers, so how you're feeling isn't surprising, especially considering all the others stressors you have right now. Hopefully things will continue to calm down. Take care of yourself and keep us informed please. And belated Happy Birthday! Bet it was great to spend it with some family.
Karin
Farmgirl #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
| smiley |
Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 05:29:30 AM
Margo glad you made it safe. Happy late birthday! |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 12:26:43 PM
Margo glad you made it inspite of all the mishaps. You are probably so overwhelmed and have so much in your plate you need to cut yourself some slack and rest. Thats alot to deal with in such a short time plus your health. Do take care and take your time with the boxes. Am praying your appt. goes well and you can settle in as the weeks go by. You have been through so much and need time to take care of yourself. Prayers and Hugs.
Welcome to Ohio 
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| crafter |
Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 2:25:47 PM
Margo- please rest it is so good...rest, have a cup of tea, maybe a nice positive book and then a nap!! You will heal the best with getting good rest and you have already put in more in the past couple of weeks then most of us do in an entire month!! Please know that I'm keeping you in my prayers and sending lots and lots of hugs!
Lori |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 1:40:26 PM
Penny, just found this thread, and my heart went out to you. I will pray for you and consider this a hug in this post. Praying for strength and healing. Though don't know you, you sound like a wonderful farmgirl!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 1:29:11 PM
hi lori- today is a 2...nothing really bad has happened -just in a rotten mood.....and it isn't looking much better for this evening.
trying to get my sweetie man acclimated and i think his mental capabilities are diminishing-it's scary to me and maddening...
we went to walmart and i decided i was NOT having a good time- that might sound bratty to some folk but i think you can understand me....
maybe i'm just tired.
tomorrow is oncologist day and i have no idea what to expect-dunno if i am starting tx or just more talk.....
and i still have lots to unpack and NO DESIRE to do it......
well-anyhow.......
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| crafter |
Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 07:15:59 AM
Holy Smokes!! That is a lot to accomplish- what a ride!! I hope your birthday was grand! Keep us posted on how life is coming along!!
Lori |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 7:27:44 PM
Wow Margo - that's quite a week. Glad you made it okay and hoping you have some time to catch your breath!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 5:29:41 PM
laurie your wonderful card came yesterday! thx!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| laurentany |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 4:06:28 PM
Happy Be-lated Birthday Margo. Wheew~ Boy it sounds like you had an adventure of a trip! So glad to hear that you made it safely and that you are finally getting settled in your new home. I hope you enjoyed your birthday! Please keep us posted on when treatment starts and how you are doing. Continued prayer are sent your way!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 08:06:25 AM
Wow, my goodness! Welcome back and happy birthday!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 07:30:04 AM
Glad to hear you arrived safely and are getting settled in. Take care!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| texdane |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 05:53:02 AM
Wow, Margo. Glad you got it all worked out. Take care of yourself! Hugs!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 6:28:30 PM
Wow -I was tired just reading those post! I am so glad to hear that you're moved and working on getting settled. What an amazing journey you're on!~ :) Looking forward to hearing more about everything...get some rest!!! :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
www.thehmmmschoolingmom.blogspot.com |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 3:10:25 PM
Well, Margo, my goodness. That was all in one week? I'm glad to hear that y'all are moved and almost settled in. and- HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you for tomorrow. My son's birthday is tomorrow also. Take care of yourself, and keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
