Sunday School was enjoyable and enlightening; we had a great discussion while studying Philippians. One of my favorite verses come from this Book –
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” ~ Philippians 4:8
I mark it in every single Bible I own and try to live by it. It’s a beautiful verse, like so many in God’s Word, that we fashion many of our non secular sayings after.
A long-time friend, who is also a caregiver, came to help me get ready for church. It makes our day so much less stressful when my husband and I
have someone to help me. It’s too much when Kenneth has to get us both dressed and get breakfast, that early in the morning. But we got ready and enjoyed for Sunday School and worship. A Capella singing sounds so beautiful.
Most of the week was full of everyday activities, except ‘the once a month circus’ we have to go through for a my pain medications. Pharmacies don’t want to tell you about their inventory of pain medications. So we have to drive all over until we find it. Ugh! I wish I didn’t NEED it. I’ve weaned myself down to almost nothing and tried to do without it but my physicians tell me that’s enough…for my health.
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My health allowed me to make cards and finished a 12 note pack for a friend who wanted to send a gift of encouragement before surgery. Ive also made some pretty good meals, like pork chops in the pressure cooker and stewed tomatoes.
I spent a lot of time on the phone, on Vanderbilt Hospital website and on the Express Script site getting all my prescriptions ordered and ensuring the doctors knew the requests were on the way. I think the reps at Express Scripts should have done that. But you do what you’ve go to do.
I had great news from the VA! I may be able to get an an extension on on VA Education G. I. Bill Benefits, because of the years my serious illness lasted. I was almost finished with my Business Management degree, when I became seriously ill and now I may be able to get some of my benefits and finish my degree next year. Yeah! I will need to submit some paperwork, but my doctors are willing to help me and I believe I have a good chance of getting a positive response from the V.A.
I went to an appointment with the Dermatologist about my thinning hair. She said its very common and there’s are not much chance of reversing my thinning hair. There were a couple of things we could try, but it wasn’t worth experimenting when wigs and extensions are so available. But I’ve got the truth I was after and will go from here.
I ended the relationship with my caregiver. She was moody and sat around for hours without doing any work, what she did was half-done, I felt alone in the house and she was continually on the phone, she tried to run my life (and wasn’t even properly taking care of her duties), asked and borrowed hundreds of dollars, acted like a sensitive thug (oxymoron?), etc. etc. etc. I just could not take it any more.
I have found a couple of ladies who I believe will work fine in our home, as my caregiver and providing respite for my husband. Additionally, Kenneth and I have decided to purchase a audio/video recording system for our home (front and back door areas along with three locations inside) and the caregivers are fine with it. I’ve talked to the company who provides my caregivers and they don’t have a problem with it, as long as caregivers know the system is operating here. I don’t want to spend money on this, but I’m weary of some caregivers’ dishonesty and poor work ethic. They want but don’t give – selfish.
We made fig jam and I’m thinking if making Zucchini Relish and something out of peaches. I had some on a Publix hoagie bun and Boar’s head Wurst and loved it! But Kenneth needs his relish knocked up a notch.
On to more adventures next week……
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