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[DianeB887812]

I tend to isolate. So I am trying to not do that.

While I was caring for my husband, I had two neighbors go above and beyond to help me.
I can not say enough kind things about them... So I cooked some lasagna and shared it with them.

I also take a daily 30 min walk in the morning when everyone is walking their dogs. I have seen many of these dogs and their owners on these daily walks and I am allowed to stop and pet the dogs and have small talk with the owners. It helps to not feel alone.

I used to have two chihuahuas but they got old and sick at the same time my husband was starting to fail. So first I lost my dogs, then my husband.

Maybe once I have recovered somewhat I'll think about getting another small dog... but I need some time to recover from all of this first.

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment] The storm arrived TODAY as forecasted and yours truly [me] used an umbrella to put his food in with his bed to AVOID me having a FLOOD inside my Studio Apt. A bed in a huge plastic container he has yet to use. I figured MAYBE the food would do the trick. Oh NO!!! Once storms had passed, I went OUTSIDE to see if his Megamansion [plastic container] survived. Up pops my boy from somewhere TRYING to get in my door BEFORE I closed it.  🙄🙄🙄  Nope, OLD lady [me] was quick./lol  🤣😂  THEN STARTED THE BATTLE OF WILLS!!! Still has NOT eaten and food will stay with his bed until he does. Hmmm, I am taking BETS on whether cat or human will win...  🤔  He is FULL tonight as Ms. Geraldine's car was here earlier and her son was grilling. Lol, he will be SURPRISED tomorrow MORNING when he is sitting outside my door and I DO NOT OPEN IT. That's my boy  🤗🤗🤗

[Cadee2719]

 And the battle between Mr. No Name and Nicole begins!  😁  Who will win?  My money is on Nicole, no maybe Mr. No Name.  They are both strong minded and determined.  This will be fun to see who wins; the woman that loves the cat or the cat that loves the woman.  

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment] Jonibee @jonibee , do you know when your surgery will be?

Luv you SO MUCH,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** JONIBEE wrote: Well the C-Scan results are in Venous Reflux in both legs ..when valves stop working properly and  allows blood to flow backwards(reflux) and pools in the lower part of legs..solution to have radio frequency energy or heat to close the diseased veins and open up  or redirects blood to healthy veins.., minimally  invasive..improvement in about 2 days up to two weeks for normal restoration and normal activity use..Each leg is separated by about a month for this type of OP surgery..The other option is wearing compression stockings every day..I choose the OP surgery...Hopefully it will all go smoothly..***]

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[jonibee]

I am awaiting insurance clearance and a call to schedule the surgery...

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment] How are YOU today?  🤔

Lol, you saw my complaining earlier!!!  😂🤣

I am trying to WAIT it out to see WHERE my daughter ends up once she finds another job somewhere in Florida. Melbourne where she is was RELYING heavily on Harris L3 for work. With their surprise/same day MASS LAYOFFS on 4/11/24, it is going to [has affected] Brevard County BIG TIME. Empty houses as folks "walk away" to find Engineering Jobs elsewhere. Wish she would "walk back" to VIRGINIA so I can STAY!!!  🙄🙄🙄

Cadee @Cadee2719 , are there any HOSPITALS near you?  🤔

Carilion Hospital here has a PROGRAM that fills the GAP while folks WAIT to see their MEDICARE Medical Team for the 1st time. I was SO GRATEFUL for them September 2023 when I turned 65 and had to WAIT until this January 2024 to see my NEW Medical Team as my old ones DO NOT accept MEDICARE.

Maybe there are similar programs in YOUR AREA???

Jonibee @jonibee you and Allen @Therapist4u stay in MY thoughts.

MC @mc6844  🤗🤗🤗

Bionic Marcy @MarcyW882921  🤗🤗🤗

Everyone FIND YOUR PEACE TODAY,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[Cadee2719]

  I get my tele-health call on 7/11.  If he is unable to extend the medication, I will research other options.  It should not be this difficult to continue care.  St. Luke's Hospital is near and I will ask them for guidance.  The doctors I am transferring to are all at St. Lukes.

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2 comments] Hi There Cadee @Cadee2719 , they are doing what they do in retaliation to me asking them NICELY (when they MOVED in LAST year April) to have the CARLOAD of kids they had up there to NOT jump off their furniture ALL WEEKEND. I am in a Studio Apt (one room) UNDER their townhouse. Lol, they have a backyard where the kids can go and be kids. That weekend they CUSSED me out and told office I was HARASSING them.  🤔🤔🤔

I have NOT spoken to them since then.  🙄🙄🙄

I had SO MUCH fun when they "flooded" me out the SAME month they moved in by using a WASHER they knew needed to be replaced.

I had to call Emergency Maintenance as I watched WATER pouring from my ceiling.

It has been a year and 3 months of H.LL with them and still NO apology to damage to my ceiling which still has NOT been repaired.

The NEW Property Manager is TRYING, but has his hands full of emergency water leaks from YEARS of property NOT being repaired.

Thanks dear friend for CARING,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[mc6844]

Awww....sorry you're going through this Nicole. You deserve a nice quiet place to live and rest. 🙏 

[jonibee]

Well the C-Scan results are in Venous Reflux in both legs ..when valves stop working properly and  allows blood to flow backwards(reflux) and pools in the lower part of legs..solution to have radio frequency energy or heat to close the diseased veins and open up  or redirects blood to healthy veins.., minimally  invasive..improvement in about 2 days up to two weeks for normal restoration and normal activity use..Each leg is separated by about a month for this type of OP surgery..The other option is wearing compression stockings every day..I choose the OP surgery...Hopefully it will all go smoothly..

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment] Don't forget, an Event TODAY!!!  💃💃💃

As soon as my boy heads out my door, I am going to TRY to get some sleep.

Been up all night  🙄🙄🙄  and Indian's car is still here = means NO WORK today  😭😭😭.

Hopefully they go somewhere while I catch a nap. Exhausted.

See you later.  🤗🤗🤗

[Cadee2719]

  Nicole have you knocked on their door and explained to them the fact that you an HEAR them when they are on the phone and that it is disturbing your sleep?  Do other neighbors complain about them.  If you have a tape recorder, record them and take it to them to let them hear how loud and disruptive they are.  Perhaps check with your local authorities to see what they suggest that you can do to resolve this.  YOU have equal rights as a tenant to be able to sleep at night in the apartment that you rent.  Ask your landlord what he can do to help resolve this.  I hope that you can peacefully resolve this issue.  ❤️

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment] Cadee @Cadee2719 , you doing anything with your neighborhood for July 4th?

I seem to remember you posted that they had invited you to join in.

Lol, now with my Senior Moments I could have imagined this.

Not sure IF my daughter will do her SOCIAL STUFF this time with being laid off. She is like Marcy @MarcyW882921 , very social.

Luv you VERY MUCH,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[Cadee2719]

  I was invited to a Block Party.  Got my blood test back and it shows high levels of inflammation in my body.  I guess that is why I have been unable to walk lately and in a lot of pain.  I am not sure about going to the block party unless maybe I just put a chair out to sit in.  I have games for the kids to play and I do plan on baking and cooking for the party.  Now I wonder what my doctor in California will do about extending the medication for me.  My son has been very busy with his new job so I have not seen him lately.  I understand, working for the Air Force is a different process and quite intensive.  I got a new flag to hang outside my home to join in with all the others on the street.  I am wishing all of my friends on this site a HAPPY 4th of July🎆🇺🇲🎇  Be safe.  ❤️

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2 comments]  I guess he is spending the day with me TODAY.  🤔  Followed me INSIDE when I returned from Kroger. Now keep in mind, I have to keep my door OPEN or he is rushing out the door as I head to CLOSE IT.  🙄🙄🙄

[MarcyW882921]

I hope no critters come in!

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

(4 comments)  👥  OUR Grief & Loss Team!!!

[1]MC @mc6844 

[2]Allen @Therapist4u 

[3]Jonibee @jonibee 

[4]Marcy @MarcyW882921

[5]Cadee @Cadee2719 

[6]Nicole - me.

[Therapist4u]

Hi Nicole @SpringIsHereVA

You rang??????????????

You rang?????????????? LOL!!

 LOL!!

Take care!

☮️  🌩🌦~Allen 🌈  ⛵  🌞

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2 comments] Allen @Therapist4u , is he from the Addams Family or another show???

Lol   🤣😂

[Therapist4u]

Lurch TRUTHS

LOL!!

[Therapist4u]

He was the butler Lurch, from the Addams Family TV Series 1964–1966

[SpringIsHereVA]

CHECK UP TIME!!!  🙃

[she replied]

Any updates on your ROOF Bionic Marcy @MarcyW882921 ? Any Chorus News?  🤗🤗🤗

[MarcyW882921]

Yes Nicole @SpringIsHereVA I do have updates. First of all Happy Monday! I hope you are well and off to a good start for the week.

My roof is on and looks great, but of course that is never the end. I have segments of gutter that were cut off to repair fascia damage and they now need to be replaced. I found a reputable company, have gotten a reasonable quote, and have committed to having the job done. I'm just waiting for a date from the company for installation.

My chorus news fits in with 4th of July plans. Tonight I have rehearsal and I will be singing at the Flagler Museum on the 4th for their annual event. It is a beautiful venue, the ceremony is always meaningful and moving, and I am looking forward to it. I don't stay there for fireworks because of traffic, but I can see all of the various community's fireworks on my travels home on I-95. It is a great view!

Marcy

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment] NOW I understand the saying that the CAT OWNS THE HUMAN/lol  🤣😂

He certainly OWNED me tonight!!!

Here I was THINKING I finally had him figured out and WE had an understanding about his visits.

Morning went well, he stopped by at his usual 6am ET. Alrightie!!!  👍👍👍

Then the little s.it decides to stop by NEAR to 10pm instead of 8pm. Now keep in mind he had been lounging across the parking on the sidewalk IGNORING my a.s.

Okay, luv you to death but this OLD lady [me] needs to call it a night = his food had been packed up until tomorrow morning.

Anyway, got it back out.

Lol, he is a hot mess.

Wish me luck with passing his TRAINING OF ME. My boy 🐱🤗🐈🤗

[Therapist4u]

[SpringIsHereVA]

[1 comment]  Allen @Therapist4u and Jonibee @jonibee , you are BOTH dealing with WAY TOO MANY medical issues my friends.  😭😭😭  WE appreciate updates when you feel up to stopping by to see us.  🤗🤗🤗

[jonibee]

Once I know of what is the matter with the legs (Tuesday is the results of C-Scan) and what I can do and expect relief from the on going pain some sort of relief should be on the way.hopefully. It's hard living day to day as it gets in the way of doing things or if I push myself the next day I pay for it..I try to remain positive and not think of it as it gets in the way...Thank You for your thoughtfulness ...

[SpringIsHereVA]

CHECK UP TIME!!!  🙃

[she replied]

Ms. Idaho aka Cadee @Cadee2719 , any updates on your MEDICAL STUFF?  🤗🤗🤗

[Cadee2719]

  Good morning!  Called my rheumatologist's office Friday.  They are STILL waiting on the results of the blood tests taken on 6/21.  They said once they get the results they will schedule a tele-health appointment sometime in August.  I AGAIN explained that the medication I am on runs out July 8th.  This is six pills that I take to help eliminate the pain in my legs making it impossible for me to walk!!  So she moved the tele-health appointment up to July 11.  I will call on Monday to see if the cardiologist here received all the necessary paperwork to set up an appointment for me.  I have always dealt with HIGH blood pressure but now all of a sudden I am dealing with low (very low) systolic pressure.  Now that I am in a place that I love I am falling apart.  😂   I will continue trying to get in to see the doctors.  The diabetes doctor is next on my list.  I am hoping that once I see my new doctors, tests will be taken to help determine all that is happening.  It is always something, isn't it?  Thank You for checking on me.  

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2 comments] Aha, glad AARP decided to deliver my emails so I KNOW you are giving me LOTS AND LOTS of kudos NOW. Thanks Allen @Therapist4u .

And how are you doing?  🤗🤗🤗