Good morning-- Hopefully to-day will be great-- (Well, One has to hope eh?)-Yesterday my day fell apart-early in the morning, and I never got back on here--I hate that happening-
-The vacuum stopped working-- There was no "Himself " here to get it going---I ordered a new one-- a cheaper version of the one I had--then I could not get that one to work--took it to my daughter in law--who put it together in a flash- Bless her heart--Now I cannot get that one to turn on--I have my "workman" coming later in this AM to see what on earth I did wrong---I hate all that happening--Himself used to read the instructions, and put tings together, in a flash--Ask me if I miss him eh??--
I drove out to Son#1 last evening, wandering why on earth I wanted to go out there--- (I needed t talk to someone I guess)- They had gone out of town, but when I arrived at their house, Son #1 was there-----He made my day--told me to come in--He and his daughter were watching a hawk, high up over the lake, dive bombing a Canadian goose which cold not fly out of the water--must've been hurt by the hawk earlier--Those hawks, with the talons on their feet are so strong-- He kept attacking the poor goose which could not get out of the water--(I suppose that is "life eh--- animals preying on their food source)
When one lives alone, it helps so much to get ourself out of the house, and meet with people-----just to feel that other people care about you--I did go to that grief counsellor but I had the wrong day , so she made another appointment for next week--I really do need some pointers on how to cope with the world when one lives alone-- Do any of you have ideas?--I sure would love to hear them!
But, it is a brand new day--AND here we are, a part of it-- I must get Lopez out for his walk here-- It seems cool--but, yesterday it warmed up a lot--Hopefully to-day it will also!--So remember---
Hopefully your day ill be fabulous-- Send me any ideas that might cross yer mind, on how to deal with "old age" when one lives alone-- other than, "GET OUT OF THE HOUSE" and
"GO FOR A WALK"------- I do need to hear from you--n We might be "GRAND mothers--- but--- we still are GREAT-----
Good Morning Lynda,
ReplyDeleteI hope you get your vacuum working.
Oh, I couldn't have watched the hawk attacking the goose. I know that is nature but it just seems so cruel sometimes. Now I hope I can get the image of that out of my head.
We have a couples wedding shower to go to this afternoon. Love the couple but not a big fan of these kinds of events. Oh well, it's only a couple of hours.
Anyway, I hope you have a good day!
Jackie
Yes Jackie--not easy to watch-- Nature in the raw--Very hot here today--Lynda
DeleteGood morning, sis.
ReplyDeleteOh, vacuum problems are NOT good. When I used mine a few days ago, I had forgotten how to empty the dirt cup and had to get out the instructions. Himself read them? Wow! That's unusual for a man. Another reason you miss him.
That poor goose. Yes, survival of the fittest is what it is called. I still wish it didn't have to happen.
Actually, Lynda, I am comfortable with my own company and that of Lucky. I do relish the contacts with people that I have, however. Like last night...I didn't go to karaoke so I Facebook messaged a friend to tell him. He replied that it was okay. He was in a different town himself bartending at a friend's wedding!
There are so many wonderful people in this world. I like the old Mahatma Ghandi saying, "Everyone is my friend until they prove themselves my enemy."
I do find I need to ask for help more often than I used to, though. Rarely used to need to do that.
Hope your day goes better today. It's great that you have family there that you can go visit. Bet you miss Matt, though.
It was 90F yesterday here! It will be in the 80s today, too.
Back later, Lynda. Hope you get some good tips. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
Hi again Maggie--The sun seems to bed going behind the clouds --It was so hot all morning-- Hugs, Lynda
DeleteI have to ask this (because it happened to me when I first moved into this house and hadn't figured it out yet)... Do you happen to have light switches that control the power to the outlets? Sometimes it's just the top or bottom plug that's so controlled. Try the vacuum in a different outlet, try a lamp in the outlet to make sure it's powered, etc. Little things, different houses, it can all drive us nuts!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and so glad you got to spend a little time with son#1 and his daughter.
No light switches controlling the power here--Good thing too as it would mix me up--and I am already mixed up--LOL--Lynda
DeleteOh, well, it was worth asking! Hope you got it working!
DeleteIt's Kathy. I understand how you feel when you can't get something to work, especially a vacuum cleaner! My husband always reads the direction whenever we get something new - and he looks things up on the internet. Me, I just want it to work from the start! Since I have NEVER lived alone, I have no ideas for you. And honestly, I kind of like the quiet of being home alone. Of course, I have Daisy and I talk to her all the time. My garden is mostly done but now I'm getting tomatoes and more tomatoes. I just saw a video on-line about making fresh tomato sauce, I'm going to try that this afternoon. I've done tomatoes in the past but I don't seem to recall what to do anymore! The girl who did the video was young and she made it look easy! Let's hope so. We have heat and humidity today. Daisy's been out and she'll be good until after dinner so I think I'll keep the doors and windows closed and hope I don't have to turn on the A/C again! So expensive. I'm so ready for summer to be over. Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy--Yes Fred always put things together for me--My hired guy did put the vacuum together this AM--=hung it on the wall also--=Good for him eh--?--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda, I know you are lonely and seek company, which is completely understandable. I've been thinking about blogs you've shared from the past that seemed to bring you joy. I know you had the piano tuned, but you never mention that you've used it. I remember you frequently mentioned reading on your Kindle, sometimes asking for recommendations. Do you still read? I know you've talked about making applesauce or banana bread. What about making one or the other and sharing it with your sons.
ReplyDeleteAnother idea is for you to make a simple meal and inviting one of your friends over, either for lunch or dinner. You'll have good conversation while eating and possibly an invitation to that person's home.
I'm only throwing these ideas out, so that when the weather turns cold and there is too much snow to travel to your sons homes, you'll have something to do while staying home.
Enjoy your day now that your vacuum is put together.
Maureen from California
Awwwww, it’s hard when you’re handling everything yourself. But glad you have your handyman. HOPE he can solve the mystery.
ReplyDeleteI guess it’s Mother Natures way, but I would not have been happy to see that hawk attacking that poor goose!
I love that meme . . . not everyone will love you ½ as much as we love you!
Are you playing your piano? That always soothes me when I’m feeling blue or lonely. Or even just listening to music.
I love going to the library. Always someone nice to meet there. After all if they like books, they have to be good people.
You’ve gotten good ideas. I know it’s hard without Himself. You’re making progress, though, doing things you didn’t think you could do!
Hugs and blessings
barb
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It is a bit of an adjustment to be on your own, and the fact is, you just miss your person. As I have said before, I still talk to my husband, and he has been gone for 8 years. Not a lot, but sometimes I just need to say something. As for household things going wrong, I have found that YouTube has a lot of answers when I need to figure out how to do something that I never have done in the past.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty comfortable on my own now, but still try to go out to lunch or breakfast with a friend or friends at least once a week. I also have a couple of long distance friends I try to call on a regular basis. I like to read, listen to music, watch British mysteries on tv at night. I do go to local concerts or lectures, when something interests me, and I will go alone if I can’t find anyone to go. Some folks enjoy going to senior center things, me not so much. I remember doing jigsaw puzzles early on in the grief process, and I still do that occasionally. I play word games too. Anyway, things do get better with time, you figure out that your own company is okay and enough most of the time. You could volunteer somewhere, I work two days a week.
The grief counselor may be very helpful. I attended a grief group, which was a mixed bag, but I do think it was helpful in that it made me realize I was not alone in this situation and I was actually handling my loss pretty well.
I have rambled on, you can do this, it takes time. You are doing just fine.
Susan/Colorado