This morning, I was thinking, "What should I blog about ?"-- I just read some of yer replies to yesterday's blog, and I thought, "You know, life is certainly not like it used to be for us, not what we expected it to be, not like our parent's lives, but---we ARE coping--WE ARE LIVING IT---and doing OK." ---- We are learning to dance in the rain, so to speak--because we have to!---We are alive---
Some of us might've picked up Covid---(ahem--like me!) --but, we survived---I am till recuperating after having the family visit---Man oh man, they sure have a lot of instructions for their Mom and Dad (That's us!)- but, they mean well----so, as Mom used to say, "just let it go in one ear and out the other."---They came armed with all kinds of paraphenalia to aid Himself and to help me take care of him--Son #2 brought earphones to go over his ears--daughter left all kinds of foods plus walkers and canes to keep him upright (He now has 6 walkers)----I know that they really just want him to be able to cope with everyday life here in the bush---
Last evening, the 2 dogs began to bark, and in walked Son#3-the Policeman. "I came to cut the dogs nails", he said-- Whatta good boy is he! --So I held each dog as the nails flew onto the kitchen floor-(They vacuum up easily!)
Son#2, the Pilot is winging his way back from Britain as I type. He texted in the night telling me his flight number so I could track the flight.-- I am always happy to hear that he landed---Son #1 is in Michigan, at a campground I think--The family pictures they planned for us all, are beautiful-- no prices yet-- so I cannot share them yet.
So, that's my story --It is sunny and much cooler to-day-- really nice!-- I just had to share with you how each of us have adapted our lives to living in a very different world-- We are strong and we must be--everyday-- WE cannot feel sorry for ourselves because this is our life now--AND WE ARE ALIVE--have "Adapted-"---How has your life changed?--- How have you adapted?-- sometimes it does one good to hear that we are not alone in all this ---Lord love a Duck! ---"Is "Change just as good as a rest?"-(Mom's expression of course)
Life sure HAS changed. My life as an athletic person has tamped down considerably. I am working on that "adapting". If anything the pandemic has accelerated my "hermit" tendencies, but on the other hand, when a lull happens, I try to pack as much "life" into it as I can.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for a peaceful time for us all, and for that adapting to go on. Blessings on you and all those you love!
Yes, life has changed-- and I agree--the "Hermit " tendencies are difficult to break--eating out--a thing of the past too--and yes, so far, we are adapting-- Lordy Be!--My Mom and Dad would be having a fit--LOL--Lynda
DeleteYes, it’s all about learning to dance in the rain!
ReplyDeleteHoly moley! 6 walkers! Does Himself even use one!?? Yikes. Have a collection of 4 myself from my knee surgeries (1) and 3 from my parents.
HUGS to Son #3 for doing the dogs’ nails. That’s really the most difficult job w/Miss Lilly. She’s a squirmy worm (as MY Mom would say. Love that description!)
Glad the weather cooled a little. Same here. Appreciative!
Oh goodness. Certainly do not go as many places nor travel as we had previously w/the pandemic. But that’s all right. Finding plenty to do anyhow. That’s what counts!
Life is a slower pace. That IS a good thing!
HUGS and blessings
barb
Barb--He won't use the walkers which annoys me--LOLOL-- He is from Jamaica and there they use wooden sticks--(so I'm told)_- He is stubborn--LOL-- Hugs to yu--Lynda
DeleteYes Lynda, adapt we do and must do. Plans of traveling when retired have been squashed due to hubs health. I keep active with walking and gym classes and volunteering at a food pantry. Hubs sitd...and its taking a toll on him but thats out of my control. My biggest concerns are inflation and the economy and staying healthy.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, Fred has a collection of walkers. He probably doesn't use any of the six lol.
Glad to hear son did the dog nails. You have good kids. Cant wait to see the new family pics.
Cooler in St.Louis today with rain forecasted....we desperately need rain.
Enjoy your day...adapt away. Play your piano.
Hugs dear lady
Yes--We used to travel also--not anymore--Inflation worries me also--also the world--- hopefully we can adapt in it--We need rain al;so-- Lynda
DeleteIt has cooled off a little here in NH . . .yes that is where I live. I thought we talked about this once and your brother being here but you have so many friends that it probably got lost. Did you get an email from PeopleOneHealth today? They are the new Spark People , I haven't heard from them since the dumped the old program.
ReplyDeleteI will check the email again--Maybe I didn't recognize it and SPARK--I won't go back there tho altho they taught me a lot-- Lynda
DeleteSo glad your family brings you all sort of joy to you. Priceless. Hugs. Have a beautiful Monday.
ReplyDeleteThese kids were a lot of work--LOL-- That's why they still remain a big part of my happiness--LOL--Hugs Lynda
DeleteGood Morning Lynda, One of your questions today was how has your life changed. Well not in the way I was hoping. I have been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and I am waiting for a new heart valve to be implanted, expecting a call any day for more tests to see if I will be a good candidate. So that is where my life is at but I will keep that smile going and think positive. And I will remember we all have challenges in our life.
DeleteWillow--- Yu are one very brace soul--The new valve will make a huge difference tho-- I have missed you--a lot--- I shall pray thAt all goes well-- I just feel it will-Hugs, Lynda
DeleteHow great that the dogs nails were cut, so no trip to the vets, too much stress for both of you! That is a great help to you. Yes, this Covid stuff has changed us in more ways than we thought. We must Press On, no one forces us to laugh all the time though. Take care! Doris from Texas (Ethelmerz)
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I were just talking yesterday about how life had changed. Less shopping, less going out to eat (like almost never), no traveling, staying home a lot more. Of course, this year my surgeries have pretty much flattened me but today I thought "maybe I'm starting to heal". First time in a month. Hopefully this spine surgery will prove to have been successful!
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ReplyDelete"Acceptance doesn't mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there's got to be a way through it."
~ Michael J. Fox
Well, over the years life has changed a LOT. When I was married - 9 1/2 yrs ago, I had a lot more money, and I had a more expensive car, we took vacations, hung out with friends a lot more, ate at expensive restaurants.
ReplyDeleteThen, he passed. I had to sell the house, and move to a condo.
Turns out, that condo, although less to deal with, didn't save me any money, so then I had to move 45 minutes away to a condo I could afford to buy outright - in the small town where I was born.
Gone was the expensive, brand new car, gone was the big yard and the two stories, and gone was any extra money! I had to take on a part-time job. Gone were the expensive pet animals I used to have - Cockatiels, and Guinea Pigs, and TWO dogs.
Now, I just have one, and he's expensive enough.
Gone are the friends I used to hang out with so often. I have no friends here, other than my 89 yr old next door neighbor. My old friends do come about once a year to visit me for lunch. I don't drive freeways or back roads, so I'm stuck here.
COVID hasn't really changed me any. When required, I wear the mask. When not required, I don't. I've taken all the shots and boosters. Maybe I'm one of those who doesn't catch it, wouldn't that be grand!
Then, my health has taken rather a nosedive. I have diabetes now, and the birth defect that I have has limited my walking ability. Some days my Achilles tendon gives out, and I can only hobble around to walk the dog. Other days, this weekend, I went for a half hour to 45 min walk with my friend, AND we went dancing, only about a half hour's worth. I'll probably be paying for that later.
I have a nice boyfriend who I met back at the other condo, he comes to visit every so often - I can't drive there, and I don't like to take off work too often. Often, I'm a bit lonely, BUT I'm an introvert, and don't mind my own company, and I have my dog.
Anyway, I do what I can, WHEN I can.
Dear Marti-Your life really has changed--but--yu sound like yu are handling it-sorta----Why have your friends gone??_- I feel bad about that!---Holy Cow!--- I wish that I lived close to you-- I could be your friend-- I am a bit lonely at times --because of Himself who doesn't talk --and I get the feeling that my grown kids have more to do than hang out with their Gramma----Marti--Too bad yu don't live close eh------ I am happy that I asked that question--:"How has yer life changed?"--- It is good that you expressed all the above--Lyn da
DeleteRetiring from the State of Illinois and moving to Minnesota to live in senior subsidized housing has been the biggest adaptation for me. They are rehabbing our building, though. My apartment has all new fittings in the bath, kitchen cabinets, counters, new range, frig and microwave. Great new energy efficient windows throughout. They gave me a new a/c. Now I'm just waiting for my new blinds. I left 2 sons and their families in the Chicago area, but I am just over half an hour from my daughter who lives closer to Minneapolis.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you have your sons close and got to see your daughter. Glad your kids are taking care of you.
Have a great week, Lynda! {{{HUGS}}}
Life had changed a lot since I was a kid...so many things I want to do and I can't drag my himself outta the house........sigh.........I can hear the explosion on the horizon when daughter finds out Dad does not want to move in with her.........sigh.
ReplyDeleteMy life changed drastically in 2019 when my husband died of a suddent heart attack.....and I wondered what God's plan was for me. My mom became my project - she was 92 years old and in assisted living as she had Alzheimer's. They tried to get her to use a walker, but she just couldn't remember to use it - would get out of her chair and walk right past it even though it was right there. And then came Covid. I was no longer allowed to visit with my mom or take her out for short trips to stores, parks, etc. (She loved going for a ride in the car). She only lasted 3 months. It was just a year after losing my husband. She just gave up and couldn't understand why I was standing outside the window. So sad. Once again, I wondered what God wanted me to do now. Then my sister had another stroke and was critical, but she lived in Chicago and because of Covid, I could not travel up there as no one was allowed in the hospital except her husband. I was able to attend her funeral. So sad. In 3 years I lost my husband, mother and sister. My dad and my brother both had died over 5 years ago. So basically, I am the only one left. If it wasn't for my 4 children and their spouses and my 7 grandkids, I don't think I would have survived. So yes, life has changed a lot for me. Living alone is hard, but doing all the yard and house work by myself keeps me busy. Adopting 2 kittens and doing yoga have also been big changes in my life. One foot in front of the other, one day at a time is my mantra!
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