Nurse Emma

Mary has been at the hospital. She is home but it will be a few days at least till she feels better they think.
Also some activity restrictions for at least a week.

Part of the problem is asthma and lung issues and she will have follow up on this.
I can't pronounce the other issues or recall how to spell it.

She is home unless chest pain and breathing pain gets so bad again we can't handle it at home.

We will be changing some plans and having a very quiet weekend and likely next week too.
She needs extra rest.

I will take good care of her and so will Greg.

Mary says don't worry she will improve in the way she feels...

Emma

My Special Girls

This picture shows last week when one evening we enjoyed having both Rosa and Sophia to babysit. Rosa is trying to distract Sophia from her reading. Sophia is a superb reader and loves it. They both had a fun night and so did we.

Today Emma and I spent time outside several times before going to water exercise. Last week there she had to drop/lay in an unfamilar spot and today the exact spot she likes the best. It is kind of in a doorway and I think feels good to her by the lifegaurd's desk and not far from there chair. She was great.

We did go to lunch at a local place with a special. Judy was finally back after her MS attack. She had lunch one other time but first time in the pool for 7 weeks or so. We kept reminding her to take it slow and easy.

I would like to go out to do a few errands, but as you might imagine Greg is just exhausted after a busy day today and a long weekend at work. He will take part of the day off tomorrow if all goes as planned.

My cell phone got dropped. Emma picked it up and now it won't work. I am surprised as I have dropped it before and nothing appears broken. But the keys won't work, we charged it and it just won't work. Yuck. Emma was so gentle with it that I don't think it was her fault at all.

Helping Paws has there big dinner this Saturday and we are sorry to say we will miss it. Hope lots of you go and enjoy it.

Emma and I are ready to go outside again. She and I only took a short nap. A nice day outside and in fall you really have to enjoy them......................

Mary and Emma

Will try to get some photos of Emma

Labor Day

Emma and I did a lot of work (for us) on Sunday. I work slow as a turtle. We do a little and rest and rest and do a bit...and that is a good day. Sunday we were outside a lot too. Our reward for the day numerous times. Emma and i both love the outdoors and as months pass we know we have to enjoy green grass before snow and cold come. Though Emma loves snow too.

Emma's ability to help with laundry was again a god sent. Thank you Judy and Helping Paws. She hands the laundry to me from the basket as I fold it. Again we (I) am slow so it takes so long but got done. We even got most of it put away. We had some towels, sheets, plus clothes so it took the whole day at our pace. We did sneak out for a short break with Jan which was a nice snack outdoors at a place near here.

Labor day and i am not moving as well as yesterday. That is n ormal. I watered plants at least. I have a little to pick up. I am not sure which of my kids are stopping over but most of the food is cooked and ready to reheat. Very easy for us. Greg made some ribs and hanburgers. He is working all day again today.

We are off to play outside again and take an early nap.

Mary and Emma - enjoy the holiday

Congratulations Tia

Friday -

It is a beautiful day Emma and I will enjoy being outside often. Our walk with the scooter will be very nice.

We are also going to a movie. The Time Traveler's Wife. I tried reading the book but though intirquing found it too complicated. I have heard the movie is good and hope it is. We seem to go in spurts. See a few movies and then not again for awhile. Many of My MS friends go to movies almost every week. I am so glad they invited us today.

It has been cooler nights and it is so funny. Emma really burrows down in the covers and at the foot of our bed. Her presence keeps us warmer too. Today she and I slept late after Greg went to work. How fortunate we are some days. I feel pretty good today which is good too. I am no longer taking one of my drugs for pain because I think it has caused increase appetite. So far I am doing okay and I think eating less too.

Labor Day Weekend and Emma and I have little planned. Greg is off only on Saturday. It is neat they go to various dorms as kids move in and hand out hotdogs and pop. They also provide information if they want it on the Catholic Students Association. I know when we moved our kids in a can of pop and hotdog would have been welcome sight.

My daughter in law Tia is going to be a Freshman at St. Catherine's university in nursing. We are so proud of her accomplishment. Getting accepted there is not easy. I graduated from there in 1977 and my daughter Becky went there. Yeah for Tia. Yes she is the Mommy of our two darling Granddaughters.

I went back for my MA when my children still played Barbie's. Barbie would tell Ken supper was in the oven and don't forget to give the kids baths!! Ha ha. I only took one class at a time usually while I did daycare too. Busy years but fun. I loved going to school. So proud of Tia

We are headed outside again. Have a lovely day and great (safe) weekend...Emma and mary

PLEASE don't Pet while working

Yesterday was busy. We had three medical appointments, a nap, and then the granddaughters came over. took them home to get pj's on and read stories. They are so darling to us...

I am applying to get an insulin pump to better control my diabetes. I have to apply and my doctor writes a letter and then we see what part insurance will approve.

Lately I have had such trouble with people wanting to pet Emma. Once in awhile it works for me but gosh my pet peeve is people who reach down and pet her while saying "I know you shouldn't pet them but is it okay"...while they are already petting her. Some people move so fast I don't get to say no she is working. Greg even noticed it so much yesterday and we both were so irritated...ugh. Some days go better than others.

Today we have water exercise. Greg works late so we will nap and hopefully work on a few chores including laundry.

We will not be going to the Tail Waggin Dinner for helping paws due to a family schedule conflict. I will miss it but get there next year.

Better go get ready...Mary and Emma

Home All Day

Home All Day
Time to read a book outside
While watching Emma relax and play

Time to visit with my neighbor
While watching Emma relax and play
in the fenced in yard

Time to take a nap
While Emma relaxed and slept

Time to do a bit of laundry
time to snuggle with Emma

Time to enjoy the nice weather
and sunshine

Home all day
Time to be outside with Emma
Playing and relaxing with Emma

What a Great Day

Wishing you great days!!
Emma and Mary

Wed dr appointments and some time with Greg too!!