PRAYER

 Feeling anxious about my teeth surgery,  

finally prayed myself to sleep.

Light brings hope of a new day

of laughter and friendship.

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DULL

 Awake lying in bed decide I might as well get up. It  does no good worrying even though I am good at it.

  Not a nice day for an outside walk so I will walk around in here,

Nothing dull about these two.

CHAT

 Hanging On.

This morning we have a chat group,  It is lead by two talkative ladies who are lively and funny. They come to visit their dad who lives here,

 It is another chilly dull day,  I will get my exercise walking around the floors indoors,

The only way to not feel lonely is to try to cheer others up.

I am slowing down too.

Darker

 Yes the days are  shorter and it  starts getting darker.

I enjoy the morning visit with Rick and Spenser.

I had a good char with Kenny on the phone.

Ken was in a bad mood at supper and I felt sorry for the staff.

He did not get what he ordered for supper.

He has put his name in at another place.

He will be on a waiting list. 

He makes sure I am well looked after

Rick is coming in the morning to be here when the doctor phones

The doctor who will be putting me to sleep.

COOL

It is cloudy and cool.  Here I will walk around in the hall,  The mouse man came and put up another trap.

There is a birthday party for a lady who is 102 this afternoon.

Rick is having a day off.  Tomorrow\ w\ill be a busy day talking to the doctor and going to the blood test,

Happy to talk to Carol and Penteli, and Sandra and Rick on the phone.

SLOWER

 Yes I am doing everything slower and carefully. No rushing out of bed in the morning.

 It is a chilly dull day again,  I will not be going outside but do a walk around the halls,  One floor for sure maybe another one. I am trying to keep active even when all I feel like doing is stay in bed,  Not really.  Or just read and watch T.V,

Better

 Yes I had a little tumble last night, the worst thing is I cannot get up.  I called for help with my buzzer,  Two girls came and they did not need to lift me just help me into the chair,  My legs were not working but now they are,

I am feeling much better today but am just taking it easy today.  Rick came to help me in the night and then he came again this morning,  I was thankful to have him here,  He has just left now and I will have a nap,

I feel a little weak but this will pass.

I went for lunch but did not eat much and I will not go for supper,

Happy to be feeling better,  Good to hear from Sandra and Randy.

DAILY

 Taking my daily dose of pills.  The yellow one first.. Had my walk around,  There will be word games \this afternoon.  Feeling not too bright,  Oh well.

TIME

 Yes I had a nice time today.  

The morning was spent with Rick and Spenser.  He is slowing down.  I love it when he comes to visit.  I caught up with some of my reading in the after noon. They had a tea party for a lady who is 102 years old.

I am happy just watching my favorite show at night..  My nose also runs more at night and I start coughing

Time goes by quickly most days.

Did not take time to do my walk around  today but will do it tomorrow.

I appreciated Rick getting my pills for my bladder infection.  

I am waiting for them to start working.

Time for my T,V, shows then off to bed.

THANKFUL

 I am feeling very thankful this morning,  Thankful my power is on and the mouse is not hiding anywhere.  Traps have been set.  The staff here take this very seriously.  I am hearing several mouse stories now. 

Today is a winter festival day here with music and Christmas lights on several trees.  There  will be  piano playing and Christmas caroling and a bake sale.  There is a very happy atmosphere here.  Everyone is so kind,

A time to feel peaceful,

Thankful for my loving family,

Order

 Everything is now in order.  I am happy I asked at the front desk for someone to cope with the mice.  I was out al afternoon when they came.  

They have left two articles on the floor which I believe are to stop the mice.  I will try to relax now.

A young boy came to play the piano this afternoon and he was sure good.

ROOM SERVICE

 .........They are sending some guys up to catch the mouse that is in my room.  There is no popcorn,

I am going to Bible Study.

WINDY

 Very windy last night.  I thought it was going to blow my whole complex away.  Lasted for a couple of hour.

This morning a mouse ran under my chesterfield,  I am upset.

Very calm this morning.

Looking forward to Bible study this afternoon.

CONCERNED

I was sitting downstairs having coffee with friends when the outdoor opened and my friend Gennora my friend walked in holding her hand to her face.  She had fallen walking out side.  We were all very concerned,  She was not here for lunch,

HAPPY

 Unhappy with the postal strike.  Do I mail cards? 

Unhappy I am coming down with a cold.

Unhappy with my doctor who thinks I do n

ot need pills;

Happy Rick and Spenser are coming this morning to help me

Happy Sandra and Randy are having a holiday.

Happy to go and decorate the Christmas tree with my friends here,.

I just watch because other wise I just get in the way with my walker.

BINGO

 Very quiet here today.  I will go to Bingo  and hymn sign.  Not a nice day for a walk outside.

Very happy to have Sandra and Randy drop by and put up my lights on the balcony,

It has been a good day.

CONFUSED BUT ACTIVE

 What is confusing is what elevator is working?  We have three elevators that come up to this floor;  One in three is working;

We know the one elevator has to work because it brings the meals up from the ground floor.

I was confused when two people came to my room last night.  

Some one said I was lost but I was not.  That was confusing.

I had a normal evening last night,  after a active afternoon putting up and decoration a Christmas tree.

There was eggnog  and Christmas cookies. There were about 12 of us, Today there is a church group and a hymn sing.  We are a lively group here not confused at all.  The best part is that we can be as active as we want.  Some times for me it takes an effort but it is always good to be with friends. Anyone can work in the garden where they actually grow carrots and peas and beans anyone can help themselves to.

I know it is good to keep active.  There is one lady here who gets confused but we all help her,  She is the oldest of seven sisters,  They come and help her too.

MOVIE NIGHT

 My friend  reminds me it is movie night so I had better attend.  I open my door and find my neighbor very upset  in the hallway,  I remind her to press her panic button and she wants me to stay  with her.  So I do.  The nurse comes very quickly which is good.  The trouble is she has to go back and finish what she was doing.  I agree to stay with her.  I arrive very late for movie night and get some funny looks.  I do not even stay for the end as it is not that great a movie.

I am cold and tired so I turn out the light and go to bed.  Five minutes later the door opens and a man and a lady say they have been looking for me.  Why I do not know. Has some one said I am missing?.  That is their story,   Now  I have trouble falling asleep.

All is well that ends well.  I am up early and Sandra comes to visit.

OLDER

 As I get older I think of my parents and how did they cope.  I felt so sad seeing them in the Nursing Home.  Dad was in the wheel chair and mom would push him.  Mom was very unhappy but dad had his smoking buddies.  Mom stayed in her room.  She perked up when people  came to visit..

It is a warm and caring place here  and I am thankful for all the good friends I have made.  The new girl at my table reminds me of myself,  She goes for a walk and gets lost.  It is good to laugh.

A full moon again tonight.

Had a good day today.

Reading Nickolas Sparks .  "The Return."

MOVING RIGHT ALONG Updated

 I have finished all the Christmas cards to Australia,  Rick will mail them on the way home.  I do not know if they will go because of the strikes.  Good to get it done  Good to have Rick and Spenser here.  Rick is busy and Spenser sleeps.  Nice to have my laundry done and my prescription filled.

The Christmas tree is getting put up and decorated this afternoon.  I will watch,  A little tired today but I went for my walks,  I love picking up the red leaves. I went to a talk on becoming frail  I enjoyed it.  

good to know how to prevent it.

Toast and Honey

 Up early having my toast and honey,  I had some good dreams in the night but now I cannot remember them.  Maybe they will come to me later.  I will not worry  Cold and dark and will wait until it gets light to walk.

I am reading "Mother Daughter Murder Night.  IT is funny,  Wellness talk this morning and Bible Study this afternoon.  And always Bingo.

TOGETHER

We gathered together in the morning to remember those who  gave their lives so we could be free.  War destroys lives and countries and should never happen,  But it does.  Several veterans shared their stories,  Ken was one of them,  There  was a man playing the bagpipes. Dad would have liked that.

Rick and Spenser are good company,  I am glad Rick does a good job doing my laundry.  He did not need to go to the store as Sandra had got me things the day before.  Carol and Kim phoned from California and we could see each other because they phoned on Rick's phone.  It was so good to hear from them.

In the afternoon Cathy G. dropped by.  She looks very good and is busy writing her book.  We had a fun visit, enjoying getting caught up.

Enjoyed supper with Ken and Jaenne.  I will be ready for bedtime and a good sleep,

.REMEMBRANCE DAY,

I am thankful to be a part of the community here

 It is a very big day planned for with lots of speakers.  Ken; my friend will be speaking as he was in the army.  He sits at my table with me.

 Dad always wanted to attend a service on this day.  I do not remember what we did last year. 

 When we first moved here we would go downtown Vancouver,  Later we went to White Rock.

  Growing up the importance of this day was explained to me,  I remember listening to the radio and hearing stories about the war and the sacrifices made for us to live in freedom. 

Right now is a time to be thankful for the freedom we have and the sacrifices that were made for us.  War is a terrible thing and destroys many lives,

We need to remember how precious our freedom is.

Looking forward to a visit from Rick and Spenser.

Disappearing

 My post has disappeared.  I am doing something wrong.  I guess

Had a good day out with Sandra going to London Drugs.  Stopped to pick up honey on the way home.  Arrived to see Rick had been there and had bought me some honey and crackers.  I was sorry I missed him.  No plans for day but big plans for Remembrance Day.  Ken my partner at meals will be speaking as he was a Vet.  Music and speakers.

Annoying to be up running to the bathroom several times in the night time.

Cold in the halls this morning as I do my walk around the top floor.

I have read the first chapter of my book club book.  Not impressed.

I will go to church here at 10.

  Life and my propose here are questions I am seeking answers to.  We are all on the last stage of our journey and want it to be meaningful.  Making friends is important.

I went for two walks and picked up some red leaves to bring home.

RETURN

 Yes the ducks will return in the spring to have their babies.  They are adorable.

I was up early because it is the best time of the day.  I love seeing the sunrise.  It is a pale pink today with some brightness.

The doctor will not give me anything for my bladder infection until he does a urine test.  He promised to have it done yesterday.  That annoys me that it was not done.  At my age it is not good to be having a bladder infection.

Yesterday we all lined up to get a flu shot and a COVD shot.  One in each arm.  My one arm was very sore.  I think it was the COVD shot.  It is better this morning.

Carol phoned and we had a good chat.   She is staying at a little place near Kim and the family.  They are walking over to the park today.  They can get good medical attention there.

Sandra and I will get a sample and take it over to the blood clinic.

I am starting to read my book club book.  "Manhattan" by Jennifer Egan.

Poppies

 This is my back yard.  I love walking around out there.  Two ponds and lots of flowering trees.  The little red things are poppies.  

WAITING

I seem to be doing a lot of waiting these days.  This morning I was waiting for the doctor,  He sent a student instead,  He asked all the right questions but cannot we has to report back to the doctor,  Maybe tomorrow I will get some answers,

Anyway it was good to have Sandra here to wait with me.

I will have to wait for the answers to the test before any decisions,

I left for supper when Sandra left.  It was chicken again.  Cooked a little different so that helps.

I will be waiting for the results in the morning.

Where you surprised Trump won again?  I was.

WHY

 I wonder why I am doing this?  I guess because it keeps my mind active,  I think sometimes my mind is too active,  Today the doctor comes to question me to see if I am good enough to have my exam.

It is a dull day but I will do my walking outside around the block.

Thinking and wondering how all my family is doing.

ELEVATORS

 Yesterday two of our three elevators were out of order.  The third one that brings our meals up from the ground floor were up and running.  My friend here was very nervous about going down in it so I went down with her.  I remember when I felt nervous  going in an elevator.  

Today they have been fixed I hope.

It is a long walk to my elevator for some people here.

Another beautiful red sunrise.  Rain in the forecast.

QUIET

I am worried about my teeth removal but trying not to be anxious about it. I believe it will be done carefully.  I am getting a little old for this, too old in the tooth.

Looking forward to Rick and Spenser visiting today.  I am running out of bread.  I do like my toast.  I told Sandra not to come yesterday but to get rested up after her trip.  I did miss her visit.

I am thankful for my room here and all the new friends I am making.

Ken is not making a fuss about the new girl at our table,  She is very sweet and quiet.

It is noisy here in the morning with trucks being loaded and backing in and out,   I do not mind that as I feel life is going on around me.  No fire works last night.

I am not happy I have another bladder infection.  I do not think it really  cleared up but it will be taken care of soon,

FAVORITES

 We gathered together in the big main lobby to sing all our old favorites.  A happy group just having a good time  I felt so special when I left to be a part of such a jolly group. 

Music has always been a big part of my life.  I was thrilled when I was allowed to join the junior choir at school,  I never missed any sessions.  It gave me a lot of joy. 

I am happy with my little room but I know I need to get out and be with others.

YOUTH

 A day for the young at heart.  In the morning the children from across the street came over all dressed for  Halloween.  They were swarming all around Rick as h arrived to visit me.  Later in the afternoon there was a big party with music and dancing.  and my  girlfriends who visited me where impressed.  I am happy here.