a Day At Home

We did go to church but then were home all day.
We needed a quiet day.
We alternated
quiet chores
.............napping.................................
----------------------------going outside!!!

Lots of melting going on here.
Yesterday we saw people without jackets
and one in shorts.

When hits over 32 here in MN you see lots of smiles

A bit longer days filled with sunshine

remind us of spring.

Birds chirping and it as if they are also awaiting spring

to come in full force.................what a sparkling blue sky,

We opened a window to get some fresh air in the house

for a bit....yep MN people like the anticipation of spring........

should we name it pre-spring...

when can you be sure it is spring --well snow often comes in March

sometimes April and even May depending on the year....................


We are having a good day - Emma

from Emma

Correction

OF course Mary got tired
We were up at 7 and didn't nap till 5

We were having fun with Greg and the girls

Saturday night had some physical problems but at least a great day.

We spent part of the day with my granddaughters - including taking them to lunch at Snuffy's and going to Barnes and Noble. They are so great to each other and so polite and fun to be with. We had a blast.

We did a few errands after dropping them off and I guess I pushed too hard or who knows what? A late nap and going to bed early helped me very much. Emma snuggled in with me most the time.

Greg had to shop and tested some recipes for a special gathering he has at work tomorrow, sunday.

Emma is so cute. Rosa really loves her as does Sophia. We also took Sophia to the dentist and Rosa realized the other children could not pet her. She was able to pet her while we waited. Once there were not so many in the wiating area we let one 6 year old also pet her briefly. It was cute to see them interact under my watchful eye. Rosa had to show the boy just how to pet Emma lightly and only a little bit.

Overall, a good day. I just get so tired quickly some days and this dump breathing issues with pain. Well I have meds at home so could handle it all here which was good.

Mary and Emma headed back to bed

Felt good enough to volunteer a few hours at the MS Society as planned last week. working on some research for a grant they are requesting.

Glad to be home tonight to rest and go to bed early.

Emma was great all day...........Mary

Nurse Emma

Wed

Mary is very sleepy.
I am at her side every minute
Greg took me out this am
Mary is going to take me out now
It is colder so I will not be out long

I don't know if we will do water exercise
our normal routine tomorrow
Mary says we might go and she just will do less activity
in the water IF that is needed
She still has some wheezing

I brought her a blanket.
I sleep close to her
I picked up some things she dropped
I love working for her
Especially at home or that is what Mary says

The insurance won't okay one medication we want to use
It works better with less side effects for mary's breathing
Insurance can be so frustrating
The doctor will write a letter I suppose
To see if they will make it okay to use this other medication
It was used before and works better
Mary says insurance can be so frustrating
But good to have it

We feel bad for people without insurance

I do not know what that all means of course
Being a dog
Mary and Greg talk about it

I am doing the best i can to care for Mary
Greg says that it helps him not worry when he goes to work
To know I am here
He does NOT work tonight late so that is good

Mary says thanks for the ecards and emails
She will be fine.
A new specialist might be able to help us out too.

OOh I need to go outside NOW
Then Mary says she wants to read or sleep
I am guessing she will fall asleep reading
IT is a good sign that she can fall asleep
Means the pain in the chest is under control

Take care
Emma

Nurse Emma is On Duty

Mary had breathing issues and chest pain off and on till Sunday night
They got worse
We went to the new Maple Grove hospital near us run by North Memorial
She got home Tuesday night because we lived near by
She got out a day early and had Greg with us to supervise
Plus me
Plus new med and a promise to return if it got worse as she got more active

Tomorrow will be a quiet day.
I was popular among the nurses and doctors.
I got to go half day to Greg's work today during some heart tests for mary
He said I did perfect

I did great at the hospital
Now I am at Mary's side again at home

Let's hope things keep improving
We go to Mayo next week for tests for Greg
Interesting life here

Emma

Birthday Party

Sunday is quiet we are home all day. That is good as I am so tired from the party and party preparation. Emma is happy to get outside with me. It is sunny and nice for MN in Feb.

Sat we had 16 people to celebrate Anna's birthday. It was such fun and I think she enjoyed it. Loved this picture. Unfortunately some I took did not turn out. It was so much fun.

You saw Emma's post and mostly it was okay for her till the dogs got a bit possesive and wanted the same space under the table. It all worked out though. Today she is queen of her own house like always ha ha.

Book club is tomorrow.

I am working on some phone calls and internet search for a grants information for the MS Society. I will let you know how the overall campaign goes. I am a small part of it all and will help for about a month. Doing behind the scenes work. As my time and health permit. Mostly at home. I am not the only one working on this and the time committment is manageable (excuse my spelling on this post). No committee mtgs so I think I can do it even though I don't drive. Most is at home. The MS office is not far from Greg's work and the only times I have to go down there I get to decide what works in my schedule and more importantly his.

The MS Society and programs do so much that I am so pleased to help in any way that I can.

Off to take Emma outside. She is sleepy today but always thrilled to go outside. We need to go while the sun is still shining.

Thank God for my family. Anna is my oldest and will be 31 on Sat. Can I have a daughter that age? She has added so much joy to my life. Thank you God for Anna and bless her now and in the years to come.

Mary and Emma

Anna is very special to Emma. She steps in the door and says "Emma want to go outside? and off they go!!!!!!!!!) Wiggle butt loves when she comes over.