The Kori Bustard.

 The Kori Bustard.

 

Yep, that is a bird. And do you think for even one moment that the picture would actually transfer to FB? Nah, not a chance. But such is the ability of some folks to deal with technology. And yes, several people have volunteered to help an old woman learn how to use technology more easily. But some of us are just as stubborn as any critter out there. And if you know me, you know one of those stubborn creatures.

 

 

It probably won’t show up when transferred to FB or Blogger, but there is nothing like trying, huh.

Booting its tail over its back is a little bit how a certain person felt in PT this morning. The left leg could probably be used in a soccer match. The right leg—not a chance! And the tucked in chin exercise looks a lot like the first picture—scrunching one’s chin in and neck pushed back. Not sure just exactly what good that exercise might be doing, but whatever. Just keep trying to do what they ask of me. And actually, felt fairly decent this morning with better balance, so there’s that.

 

It has a been a busy day. After PT, took the refrigerator shelf down to American Glass to see what they could do with it. The young man used plexiglass and glued the sucker in—not that it mattered to me. Plexiglass definitely has a give to it that tempered or any kind of glass would not, but in this case, it is better than having nothing there at all. Anyway, it cost a total of $45.47 whereas the one that would have been on back order to China for who knows how long would have cost about $95. So yes, this is a better solution.

 

Then a stop at the bank to cash a check and another stop at the pharmacy took just a bit of time. It is not like it makes a lot of difference when this old woman is at home, but the heat makes it uncomfortable in or out of the truck. And the dogs appreciate being let out every so often. As it is, they got a special treat of roast beef broth on their kibble today. Yesterday they had the venison patties that Connie decided she had had too long, but today the roast she found in the deepest recesses of her freezer got put in my slow cooker. So, tomorrow the dogs will start chowing down on roast beef.

 

Did not have the usual protein drink this morning, and that meant that hunger took over before my return to home base. Ah, Chicken Express! Have not had a Dr Pepper in ages, but had one today! Plus, we had mashed potatoes, gravy, fried okra, and six chicken tenders. The dogs helped, you see. They did not get the Dr Pepper, but probably would not have wanted any had it been offered. Besides, the roast was ready to cool down and the juice ready to put on their food.

 

Got a message on FB today from someone who is a member of the Route 66 Group. Was not sure it was really him and not a scam, so asked a question he could answer if he was really who he said he was. Getting paranoid in my old age!

 

A friend sent me something about scams put out by that old people company—aarp, or urrp, as it occurs to me. They are politically inclined in a direction that irks me, so nothing they say will appeal to my ability to read quickly and decide whether or not something is worth considering. But the friend who sent me the message thought that it might be worth reading. With the degree of paranoia that affects yours truly, it is not likely that my credit card will be used that often without my knowledge. And the wonderful part about using a credit card that is not connected to one’s bank account is the inability of anyone to affect that account. Yes, my account gets checked often thanks to the suggestion of a friend who talked to me rather often about things like that shortly after Lewis died. Nan is a treasure.

 

My granddaughter is 17 today! It seems not too many years ago that her daddy told us that they were going to have another child to go with the one they had already. We were happy for them, of course. And she has been a blessing, just like their first one. Children make our world a better place. They make us stop and consider what God must feel when He loves us. But now it makes me wonder if my children will always find it so easy to love their own parents. Our lives are so terribly busy and full of stuff that has to be considered each day. When we are busy taking care of little ones, we think it will always be like that. Then they become teenagers and we see them once in a while—when they leave their dens or when they return from wherever. And eventually they leave home, and we wonder if we will ever see them again for any length of time. Old folks and young parents have a lot in common: we think the way life is now will be the way it will always be. Time to slow down and love on each other now, today while it can still be called today. Thinking of the ones that are getting old enough to leave home and be on their own. God bless those children. My heart aches to hug them.

 

Sylvia just came over to check on me. These dogs are so sensitive to my breathing and my reactions. Sylvia doesn’t wear a service dog jacket, but she might as well.

 

The hens laid thirteen eggs out there today. And my broody hen was not allowed out with the rest of the hens until this afternoon so that the laying hens could have all five nests empty of her squawking. She really is grouchy. Went out to clean out the water bowls and looked for her. She was not particularly happy to be dunked in the doggie pool, but it keeps her from getting so terribly hot. They won’t eat when they are too hot. But it is just as well since eating and getting hot can kill them. Anyway, she is ok for the time being. Wet, but ok.

 

Read a post a bit ago that just made me shake my head. No way does the vaccine actually keep you from getting the stupid virus. If you get the virus, you do not have “enough” immunity to keep you from getting it again or from giving it to others. And none of those who have been infected after being vaccinated have any assurance that they are “safe” from anything. Good grief! How in the world did we get to this point of stupidity? Nevermind. Politics.

 

Have not seen anything from any of the family about Jacob today. The last post said that they had him walking around some to get him back to being healthier. Let us pray that he continues to improve and is able to get a new port for any other drugs he has to take so that he won’t have to be “stuck” with deep vein needles. God bless Jacob and his family.

 

Let us pray for peace in this world—not that it is likely to happen before the return of Christ. But we can pray for peace of mind knowing that God loves us and our children. Let us love others to the best of our abilities. Rest well, my friends. You are loved.