Emma and I go to the MS Society tomorrow in Mpls. I am going to be video taped for a speech contest and we get to attend a meeting about MS Camp. I am looking forward to going down there. I will know people at the meeting and enjoy seeing several staff people also.
We might get a dusting of snow but so far none where we live. I guess it is coming later tonight. Emma will like that a lot.
Today 15 degrees was a warm up. We are coping though it is colder than normal.
We were home most the day today. She enjoyed trips outside. A few times I could bundle up and go with her rather than just watch from the patio door. She is adorable prancing through the snow and just enjoys outdoors.
In the house, we picked up, took a nap, and tonight will work on a bit of laundry. I have been practicing my speech and she is a good audience!! No criticism and she listens intently - that's my girl.
sounds like many parts of the country are experiencing colder temperatures. Where ever you are I hope you are able to be warm.
Emma and I wish you a good day.
Mary and Emma
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Emma Warms Me on A Cold Day
Water Exercise was good for me today but the water seemed cool. Couple that with going outside after to cold temperatures and I felt like i couldn't warm up. We crawled under a comforter on my bed but I still felt chilled. Emma snuggling with me helped me feel warmer. Oh the joys of a helper dog.
Emma loves to swim. The new aquatics director asked me what to do if she jumped in the water? In four years she has not done so. I assured her Emma could swim. Our goal would be to help her get out. I don't think it is a worry though as she has stayed resting on her towel for all these years. She is so well behaved there. The life guards all comment on how well behaved she is...the regular swimmers/members have come to be familar with her presence. New guests are amazed. What a special dog she is....
The cold temps are making me a bit crazy. I am sick of negotiating icy sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots. I miss being right outdoors playing with Emma, even she races in and out when it is very chilly - we can't wait for a warm up. But we have a warm home, warm car and so on. They say Tuesday it might warm up for a few days - we have to take this one day at a time.
Emma is shedding. How can they shed so much in such cold temps? It makes no sense to me. A good cleaning by our cleaning woman helped take care of extra hair around the house. I was so glad to see her. She is good to Emma. She does most the cleaning while we are at water exercise and out of the way. We get home before she is finished so I get to chat with her. i wonder if she realizes what a gift she is in my life.
I am writing a speech for a contest sponsored by the MS society. They are searching for speakers to help with their fund raising luncheon. I am honored to apply but I know there will be tough competition. It is rewarding to work on how to capture in words how much the MS society means to me - how it has enriched my life as I cope with this disease.
IT is time to snuggle with Emma and head to bed. She is such a sweetie. She does many things but today I am grateful for the way she warms my heart and my feet on a cold day.
Mary and Emma wish you a good day.
Emma loves to swim. The new aquatics director asked me what to do if she jumped in the water? In four years she has not done so. I assured her Emma could swim. Our goal would be to help her get out. I don't think it is a worry though as she has stayed resting on her towel for all these years. She is so well behaved there. The life guards all comment on how well behaved she is...the regular swimmers/members have come to be familar with her presence. New guests are amazed. What a special dog she is....
The cold temps are making me a bit crazy. I am sick of negotiating icy sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots. I miss being right outdoors playing with Emma, even she races in and out when it is very chilly - we can't wait for a warm up. But we have a warm home, warm car and so on. They say Tuesday it might warm up for a few days - we have to take this one day at a time.
Emma is shedding. How can they shed so much in such cold temps? It makes no sense to me. A good cleaning by our cleaning woman helped take care of extra hair around the house. I was so glad to see her. She is good to Emma. She does most the cleaning while we are at water exercise and out of the way. We get home before she is finished so I get to chat with her. i wonder if she realizes what a gift she is in my life.
I am writing a speech for a contest sponsored by the MS society. They are searching for speakers to help with their fund raising luncheon. I am honored to apply but I know there will be tough competition. It is rewarding to work on how to capture in words how much the MS society means to me - how it has enriched my life as I cope with this disease.
IT is time to snuggle with Emma and head to bed. She is such a sweetie. She does many things but today I am grateful for the way she warms my heart and my feet on a cold day.
Mary and Emma wish you a good day.
Monday, January 4, 2010
A Trip to the Doctor
We went to the MS specialist today - he is also a neuro optomologist (correct title? I know it is not the right spelling).
MS is impacting my optic nerve but we knew that and will just see how that progresses. A medication change and a few other things. Emma did great. We had some waiting and she impressed those in the waiting room. A two year old boy waiting with Grandpa for his father was especially curious...but he followed the rules and didn't touch her.
Emma gets treats at that office. She was on her best behavior. It was a good day for me. I could walk a bit better than normal. One of the puzzles of MS is that it varies day to day. Later in the day we did a very short grocery stop and she got some exercise there. I do some laps around so she gets more exercise. Brr another cold day.
The weather gives people something to talk/complain about together. I have a nice warm coat for outdoors. It is so warm that when you get indoors you can't wait to shed it as you get too hot quickly. I am so glad to have it. Tomorrow we have water exercise and after swimming it really is needed.
Emma didn't even want to play much in the snow due to the temps today. A dusting of snow is expected later in the week I think. She will like some fresh snow I think.
Tonight a few chores to do. Then hope to watch the movie Julie and Julia. Emma needs to go outside so I better go take her out. Yep that is me watching her from indoors in the darkness of night.
This is her birthday month. Time to reflect on how much she means to me. I love you Emma.
Have a good day.
Mary and Emma
MS is impacting my optic nerve but we knew that and will just see how that progresses. A medication change and a few other things. Emma did great. We had some waiting and she impressed those in the waiting room. A two year old boy waiting with Grandpa for his father was especially curious...but he followed the rules and didn't touch her.
Emma gets treats at that office. She was on her best behavior. It was a good day for me. I could walk a bit better than normal. One of the puzzles of MS is that it varies day to day. Later in the day we did a very short grocery stop and she got some exercise there. I do some laps around so she gets more exercise. Brr another cold day.
The weather gives people something to talk/complain about together. I have a nice warm coat for outdoors. It is so warm that when you get indoors you can't wait to shed it as you get too hot quickly. I am so glad to have it. Tomorrow we have water exercise and after swimming it really is needed.
Emma didn't even want to play much in the snow due to the temps today. A dusting of snow is expected later in the week I think. She will like some fresh snow I think.
Tonight a few chores to do. Then hope to watch the movie Julie and Julia. Emma needs to go outside so I better go take her out. Yep that is me watching her from indoors in the darkness of night.
This is her birthday month. Time to reflect on how much she means to me. I love you Emma.
Have a good day.
Mary and Emma
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Poor Emma got sick in the night. Well then she felt fine but ugh to be woke up to clean up. So we had a quiet day. Also it was cold again and good to stay in. We even missed church because I didn't want to take her nor leave her alone in case she was not done throwing up. She slept a lot today. It is so cold that even she is more than willing to come in quickly. I wimp out and watch her from the patio door. She keeps checking on me, plays a bit, stops and looks, so in some way we both are close despite the patio door.
Monday Dr appointment for MS. More tomorrow.
Monday Dr appointment for MS. More tomorrow.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Thank you for a warm home
Thank you for a warm home on a cold night
Thanks for a husband who is feeling better
Thanks for the life we share
Thank you for Emma who amuses us
thank you for Emma who serves me and renews me
Thank you for my husband and children
Thanks that I face life's up and downs without being alone
I have the company of Emma
I have the love of my wonderful husband and family
Thank you for this and so much more
Help me remember those in need
Help me not take for granted the love my family shares
And my wonderful friends share with me
For all the things that enrich and fill my life
I say thank you
This bitter cold night
Thanks for warmth and for my home
Thanks for my faith
God bless my family and friends tonight
God bless my loving relatives
God bless my Emma
Mary
Thanks for a husband who is feeling better
Thanks for the life we share
Thank you for Emma who amuses us
thank you for Emma who serves me and renews me
Thank you for my husband and children
Thanks that I face life's up and downs without being alone
I have the company of Emma
I have the love of my wonderful husband and family
Thank you for this and so much more
Help me remember those in need
Help me not take for granted the love my family shares
And my wonderful friends share with me
For all the things that enrich and fill my life
I say thank you
This bitter cold night
Thanks for warmth and for my home
Thanks for my faith
God bless my family and friends tonight
God bless my loving relatives
God bless my Emma
Mary
-18 and we went shopping
We went grocery shopping and on an errand with Emma. She needed exercise and we needed food. We could have stayed home but we went to a big store and Emma walked, i scooted around part of the time. I know this is good for her. On her outings outside even she wants it to be fast in this weather - especially at night.
We are spoiled as unless we get close handicap parking Greg drops us off and picks us up at the door. Lots of people were out and about. Some more bundled up than others. It was amazing to see some of them who did not appear to be dressed for the weather. I hope they had extra warm clothes in the car in case of a car stall in the weather.
We worked on laundry today. Greg did the leg work and we did the folding. Emma so kindly handing the socks, wash cloths and things to me out of the basket. She is such a helper. Anything I drop she will pick up. She is my sweetheart for sure.
Greg felt better today after two bad days of pain following the removal of his stent. Each day should be better now. Amazing today he felt good enough to go out! We even celebrated the New Year with lunch together out...it was really busy too. The food was good and service great but boy were they surprised both at the store and eatery that it was so busy. Can't let cold weather keep you in too long when it is MN. For our part we felt the car did need to be driven a bit anyway.
I think Jan is always cold in MN. I remember it from when my kids were little, and in later years when i was a teacher and had bus duty. It is part of winter in MN - not that I like it. I like the four seasons but could skip the really cold stuff thank you very much.
We have a busy week with a dr appointment with the MS Specialist including a vision evaluation, water exercise, and a visit to the MS Society for mtgs there later in the week. Tomorrow after church though I think it will be quiet. The Vikings play and we need them to win.
Life is good despite the cold,
Emma and Mary
We are spoiled as unless we get close handicap parking Greg drops us off and picks us up at the door. Lots of people were out and about. Some more bundled up than others. It was amazing to see some of them who did not appear to be dressed for the weather. I hope they had extra warm clothes in the car in case of a car stall in the weather.
We worked on laundry today. Greg did the leg work and we did the folding. Emma so kindly handing the socks, wash cloths and things to me out of the basket. She is such a helper. Anything I drop she will pick up. She is my sweetheart for sure.
Greg felt better today after two bad days of pain following the removal of his stent. Each day should be better now. Amazing today he felt good enough to go out! We even celebrated the New Year with lunch together out...it was really busy too. The food was good and service great but boy were they surprised both at the store and eatery that it was so busy. Can't let cold weather keep you in too long when it is MN. For our part we felt the car did need to be driven a bit anyway.
I think Jan is always cold in MN. I remember it from when my kids were little, and in later years when i was a teacher and had bus duty. It is part of winter in MN - not that I like it. I like the four seasons but could skip the really cold stuff thank you very much.
We have a busy week with a dr appointment with the MS Specialist including a vision evaluation, water exercise, and a visit to the MS Society for mtgs there later in the week. Tomorrow after church though I think it will be quiet. The Vikings play and we need them to win.
Life is good despite the cold,
Emma and Mary
Friday, January 1, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wishing You and Yours a Happy New Year
Brr cold here but i have this wonderful dog who likes to lay on my feet on the bed or on the love seat while we watch tv. We had a quiet New Year's Eve as Greg didn't feel very good. We were in bed shortly after 11. Today my son had a brunch. My son-in-law came way out of his way to pick me up so I didn't have to miss the event. So much fun to see all our family. Felt bad Greg missed it due to health but he feels better tonight.
Emma still enjoys outside but I found even she would come in faster in this weather. She does like her yard though. We plan to take it easy tomorrow also.
Emma added so much fun, comfort and help in 2009. Every day with her is a delight. I should have written earlier when i wasn't so tired. Be assured we are doing just fine. Thanks to helping Paws staff and volunteers and the foster homes (especially Judy and family) for the gift she is to me every day of the year.
Take good care...Emma and Mary
Brr cold here but i have this wonderful dog who likes to lay on my feet on the bed or on the love seat while we watch tv. We had a quiet New Year's Eve as Greg didn't feel very good. We were in bed shortly after 11. Today my son had a brunch. My son-in-law came way out of his way to pick me up so I didn't have to miss the event. So much fun to see all our family. Felt bad Greg missed it due to health but he feels better tonight.
Emma still enjoys outside but I found even she would come in faster in this weather. She does like her yard though. We plan to take it easy tomorrow also.
Emma added so much fun, comfort and help in 2009. Every day with her is a delight. I should have written earlier when i wasn't so tired. Be assured we are doing just fine. Thanks to helping Paws staff and volunteers and the foster homes (especially Judy and family) for the gift she is to me every day of the year.
Take good care...Emma and Mary
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