Lol leo. I still love ur story telling ways. I had a huge hemplegic migraine on wednesdays at my parents house. Not had one those in 7 years but i feel so much better for it. Mind ugping numb and loosing all my speech i forgot how scary all that is. Any how im better now and feel alot better in mood too.
Hugs to all.

Morning Leo, I would have had the same reaction to the "wolf spider". I'm not arachnaphobic, but I don't like spiders or anything crawling on me. Pictures are a good way to track things. Even if you start now, you'll be able to tell if there's a difference a month from now. Our software at work lets us attach photos to the cats medical record so we track things like skin lesions, eye issues, etc. It sounds like you have a busy day, I hope you can find time to relax today. Hugs

Yesterday was the first day in a week that I didn't actually cry. Definitely came close, mostly when I was in the backyard near the porch, which still smells like horses. I still haven't moved anything out of there and it's not likely to happen this weekend. I need to leave here around 11 to drop Miki off at my parents house and then meet bf to head to Boston. We're going to tailgate (aka day drink and eat snacks) and then the concert starts at 5. Kenny Chesney is the main act but I'm more excited to see Dierks Bentley. I hope to get a couple things done around the house before I leave because tomorrow I need to be at my parents house to dog sit for most of the afternoon.

Morning all,

Leo, wolf spidies...they are like little freaks of nature! I saw one building a web outside Andypant's nursery one morning. Being a new mom and all I grabbed the vacuum and opened the window and sucked that puppy up. (at the time we had a Rainbow vacuum, so that thing hit an instant Minnesotian Hurricane).

I used to kill them in the sand box too when I was out playing with the boys. If the spiders have fur, that I can see, and I can see their eyeballs? Yup, sudden death!

I had a bad experience in the shower one day. I used to be the girl who would let spiders live, co-habitate with them. And one day after I was recently married, I stepped into the shower and saw the spider I lovingly named spot and then I noticed lots of little spots...all over the place...I freaked and grabbed the vacuum and well I never got over that moment.

Nor the centipede who tried to take a tub time with me when I was a kid either. Seeing all those legs doing a dead mans float!! *yish*!!!

I'm sorry your mom is going through so much right now. And to deal with her cleaning lady, hubby's stuff....I hope a cute furball whisks past you today, you know the kind that likes to purr. And may there be a cup of hotchocolate to soothe yourself with too.

Aspie, wholly smokes, that sounds like quite the migraine! I'm glad your feeling better after it all.

Miki, I hope your weekend is a great distraction for you. And that you have fun at the concert.

My mom made it home yesterday and was looking pretty good. She's on restrictions (mobility) until Sunday. And her pain management is still tricky. I feel so bad for her when she needs to sneeze or cough, you can tell the intensity of the pain because it interrupts her sneeze/cough.
Due to this, my Sis is working from home today and I'm intercepting some meals that my mom's friends are making for her. (With crud going around, we want to keep germs at bay). And I'm already looking into getting flu shots and such. If we can keep anything away right now, this will be our biggest defense.

When I got home last night I came into seeing my hubster trying to iron for the first time. (we got a new steam iron). My word, that man makes me laugh! I love him so much!

And I'm feeling pretty good today. I slept like a rock last night and the entire night.
Today I'm baking....I have a buttload of bananas that have ripened too quickly on us, so they are morphing into banana bread for my niece as she starts her college courses next week. I'm also making her a little money tree. Her work kinda gave her the shaft in hours and instead of coaching, she'll be working in the office (less pay). So I plan to just pick up some gas cards here and there to help her out. She'll always be my baby girl, my sis just doesn't realize it, LOL.

Okay I'm off to go get the boys up and running....well feed them. I hear them already playing on the xbox. One more week and school will start here. It's gonna be a shock to their little brains to get back into the swing of things I think.

Hope everyone has a great day!
Blue, still praying for you...check in if you can!

Leo, I'm not a fan of wolf spiders or any spiders for that matter, but really it's the flying bugs that bother me most. Anything that purposely comes at me is just not a good thing, and rodents freak me out. We have a squirrel that hides on the side of our house and waits for me to open the garage so he can sneak inside and get dog food. This squirrel is smart. When I left to get my prescription on Wednesday it must have been waiting outside my garage so he slipped in and I didn't see him until I came back home and was unlocking the door. He came popping out of the bag and made a mad dash out of the garage. This has been going on for weeks now.

Aspie, that migraine sounds so scary. I'm so sorry you experienced that again, I hope it never happens again.

Miki, have a fun day and a safe trip. I know things are still tough right now, but it will get better. Have lots of fun!

Wonder, I'm glad your mom made it home and is doing as best as possible. I bet sneezing and coughing is something horrible. I'm praying for her and you. Have fun baking, it sounds like a lot of hard work, but also fun since I love baking. Hugs

My legs are hurting a lot today and I feel the constant urge to pee. I think it's the new supplement SBI Protect. I called the doctor and I'm waiting to see if this is common, I looked on the Mayo website and it looks like frequent urination can be a problem with it. Fantastic, I already drink too much water.

I feel guilty the weather is going to be nice this weekend, by nice I mean not raining, it's going to be 95 degrees. I don't want to do anything but I know the girls would love to go do something outside. I'm trying to wrap my brain around it. I asked them last night if they wanted to go to the movies or to the park, and it was a tie. How about neither? :-)

I hope everyone has a good day.

Just in tears this morning. So tired of getting hurt by people, walked away from a friend who has been like a big brother to me for a long time many years because of how he makes me feel lately and its more pain and guilt and hurt than anything. Very emotional day. I been up since 430am because of pain as well. Today is day one of a week or more of rain. We need it but owwwwwwwwww! Life is so full of both emotional and phsyical pain starting to wonder why i let anyone in anymore :(

Hi. Sorry I missed yesterday, but my cable was out and I had to have a guy come out and switch out our WiFi/router. Everything is working again.

Leo, I don’t so much like spiders, but I can kill one in a big hurry. Yours sound quick as listening though.

So sorry for your Mom and all you have to handle with it. And hubby. And lack of sleep. And, and. Hugs.

Aspie, glad your migraine is over. That sounds awful. Good that you feel better today.

Miki, I just wanted to say how sorry I am that you had to give up Breacan. I know how hard that is as I gave up Quincy last year. I cried my eyes out. You will start to feel better. It just takes time. Have fun at the concert. Sounds like a good time.

Wonder, I feel so bad for your Mom and you caretakers. So hard on everyone. I pray she improves each day. Hope school goes well. I’m sure it will be another great year.

Sorry your legs hurt so much, Twin. I hope can go to a movie instead of outside this weekend. I always have to pee, and I’m even on a medium for overactive bladder. Such troubles we have.

Hubby comes home today. I have to pick him up during rush hour. Oh yay. It will be good to see him though.

I found out that in September we are going to Florida to go to an NFL game. (Raiders and Dolphins). I’m so excited! Hubby’s boss is a real Raiders fan. Should be a great time.

I have babysitting duty for 4 days in early September while my daughter paints and what-not in their new house. Little guy is just starting to walk, so I will be busy.

I having terrible rib pain lately. The heating pad helps quite a bit.

I pray that Blue is ok. I’ve been thinking of her so much.

Blessings to all who follow.

Angela, sorry about your friend. Emotional pain can be so difficult. I hope your pain goes down.

Sorry for all my mistakes in my first post. Stupid phone.

Just a drive by. I have an appointment in 45 minutes. I am praying for those who have pain. Wonder and Leo hugs and prayers for your moms. I am worried about Blue. I hope she isn't in the worst of the storm. It isn't looking so good in some places with 31 inches of rain so far.
I am finally getting the new parts for my bi pap machine. I am supposed to replace them every 6 months but it has taken over 3 years to get an appointment. I am going to complain and let them know this is not acceptable.
Be back later.

Aloha! Drive-by post while I have power!
The worst part of the storm is just about here. Our power has flickered off and back on so many times I'm surprised we have power at all. But that may end soon. We are expecting 20 -30 inches of rain this evening!

I have tried discussing an evacuation plan with hubby but he is refusing to leave. It's boiled down to... if things become dangerous, I may leave without him.

Blue, yes please leave w/o him. It would be much safer at your old church like you mentioned. That much rain and mud slides. I'm praying for you.

Autumn, that is incredibly ridiculous to wait that long. I'm praying for your pain as well and I hope the appointment goes good.

ida, I'm glad you're back in business with the new router. That's exactly how I feel, like it's giving me overactive bladder. We do suffer a lot. I hope the drive to the airport and home arent' too bad, and yay for NFL tickets. I'm so happy for you.

Angela, life is hard and getting hurt over and over again is not easy. Just turn to God and he will never fail you. I'm praying for your pain and depression. Sending you lots of chocolate.

Out right now and on my phone.

Blue - leave without him. 30 inches of rain in a mudslide area is very dangerous. The ground will not be able to absorb that much water. Please be safe...

The bands of rains showed up Wed so I don't know how many inches we've already received. So the 20+ inches of rain predicted is in addition to that. Torrential rain and gushing waters will begin at 11 AM... it's a few mins to 9 right now. I have texted the church to ask if they still have room for me, I know they started filling up Wed night. It's either now or never... and that's if our road is still passable. I heard mudslides are already occurring on our road several miles east (no surprise!).

Blue go now! Please don't wait until it would be unsafe to leave. If hubby wants to ride it out let him it's his life but he doesn't have the right to hold you back.
I got my parts. And he fixed the download problem. Then I did some shopping. I hit pier 1 and got three salad size plates to display for fall. I know fall is a ways away but I needed to do something for me. It felt good and they had great sales going on. I rarely buy for myself so when I do I make sure it is a reflection of me.
I am praying for everyone's pain. I have towels in the dryer and clothes in the washer. That should just about do me in.

Blue your in my prayers!

Two amazing friends showed me today just how much they care. Really helps and they stepped up to be there for me today..... Still upset but it really did help