The Daily Positives

[willowtreewren]

I had a wonderful workout in the pool this evening. (Dan where were you?)

I realized that I never feel more relaxed and calmed than when I'm doing my aqua aerobics. It just makes me feel so peaceful to be looking up at the sky and the trees, watching the birds and the butterflies flitting about. I wish I could get in the pool every single day of my life. Even though I'm exercising, when I'm in the pool, I feel so settled.

Sometimes when I'm done, I just hang in the water and drift. that is even better. Sigh. 

[dwcrawford]

My truck broke down in Arkansas so we pushed it back...

I'm really having trouble coming up with a positive for today.  But I will keep thinking.  I have some coming tomorrow though.

Oh, my IRS problem is solved.  I fogot to sign my return.  Whew!  It's already paid anyway but that's a positive isn't it?

Oh, and I got a letter from the State that they are going to pay 35 dollars per month toward my MedicareRXEnhanced insurance program.  I can put that toward the electric bill.  So that is two good things.

[willowtreewren]

I just got an e-mail from my daughter with recordings of my granddaughters. Wren, the 1 year old was saying grandmom and granddad as she pointed to pictures of us. Willow, the 6 year old was telling us that she missed us.

It made me cry big time, but I'm so happy to have these sweet, sweet voices to listen to.

[MandaMe1986]

Willow I am so happy you got the email. Somtimes you cry good tears.   Sounds like those are good tears.

I am getting there with the house. Still have tones of work to do. More then likely will have tons of work to do for at least a week.  Got a bathroom to paint, won't be to hard.  And a bedroom that will be a disaster to do. Haha. But hopefuly by Friday I will be done! 

[willowtreewren]

By Friday you will collapse, Manda! 

[MandaMe1986]

Not for two long, I am have a suprise set for Matthew for Sateday. His bestfriend he grew up with is comming into town and will get here Saterday. Need to pick him up at the train station at noon Saterday.  Matthew has no idea. How fun. 

[jbeany]

I'm with DW - not finding much positive lately.  Moving in with Gram is driving me insane.  She never shuts up.  Never.  Never.  Never.  She not only talks constantly, she keeps repeating the same things over and over.  The best part of my week is turning out to be dialysis, because I can sit for hours at a time and no one talks to me.  It's quiet and restful. 

Ah, well, today's positive - I lost another pound.  All that running up and down stairs moving, combined with an unwillingness to go past Gram to get to the kitchen for a snack.

[Hanify]

See Jbeany - you can even find a positive about Dialysis.  Sorry it's hard with your Gram - that would drive me nuts too - I like my quiet times.
Manda, you are tiring me out just thinking about all the stuff you are doing.  Oh, my, gosh!  Sounds lovely though - and what an exciting weekend coming up.  You'll have to post some photos of the finished product.

[del]

It was a beautiful day today.  Hardly a cloud in the sky. I have most of my lawn stuff - solar lights, etc put out.  Now to find my spray bottle for miracle grow.....

[willowtreewren]

Those hostas are lovely, Del. Here in the south they are already blooming and the hummingbirds are enjoying them!

My very good positive for today:

I had my annual physical and got a pretty good bill of health. I have known my doctor for a long time (even before she was my doctor). We worked out a plan. I have been struggling with the depression that comes from dealing with all this ESRF stuff, but don't want to try any meds yet (because of possible kidney impact). I'll go back in October to see her, after putting my best effort into losing 15 pounds by then (I love to have goals). She has ordered another 24 hour urine test which we will submit to the transplant center. If I'm still turned down to donate to my husband, I will look at ways to address this awful depression.

And BTW, she said that it is really good that I have found you guys!

 

[cariad]

My husband has been furloughed at work for the second time this year - although in his case, he is technically just unemployed because he is still a self-employed contractor. So, from a financial aspect, this is not positive at all, but.... this week happens to be our anniversary week. Nothing spectacular planned - just enjoy the unexpected time together while the kids attend their summer program. 

Great news on the physical, Aleta. Good luck with the weight loss, the depression, and of course, the kidney.

[del]

Those hostas are lovely, Del. Here in the south they are already blooming and the hummingbirds are enjoying them!

My very good positive for today:

I had my annual physical and got a pretty good bill of health. I have known my doctor for a long time (even before she was my doctor). We worked out a plan. I have been struggling with the depression that comes from dealing with all this ESRF stuff, but don't want to try any meds yet (because of possible kidney impact). I'll go back in October to see her, after putting my best effort into losing 15 pounds by then (I love to have goals). She has ordered another 24 hour urine test which we will submit to the transplant center. If I'm still turned down to donate to my husband, I will look at ways to address this awful depression.

And BTW, she said that it is really good that I have found you guys!

 

Great positive about your physical aletha!!!  Be another few weeks before my hostas bloom. A huge positive for me would be to see a hummingbird in my flowers. It is very rare to see one here!!! 
My positive is it is another beautiful day!!!  Just a little breeze to sort of keep the mosquitoes away!!  I am heading outside - after I unload the dishwasher and put another load of clothes in the washer- to weed my last flower bed.  Then I have to start again at the first one I weeded!!  So glad I have the flowers and we can enjoy them!!!

[dwcrawford]

Daily positive:  So many.  Guess I'll pick the weather.

Not supposed to hit 100 today and chance of rain.
or dialysis
Not my Day...
or a haircut
Today at 3.... I'll look so hot at 4....(hopefullly hot as sexy, not sweaty)

[cariad]

Today is our anniversary!

My husband got me a new camcorder! I have wanted one since ever since our old one started constantly playing up. I want to capture more of those adorable moments before the kids get any older. He also woke me up with a gorgeous bouquet of roses and tigerlilies.

I ordered gifts for my husband last week, and when I received no email or information about shipment, assumed it was going to be a few days. We had breakfast in bed, and later went out to a tea room for a traditional high tea. For our pot of tea, we chose Iron Goddess of Mercy (an oolong) and had these divine finger sandwiches with an asian bent to them. Also scones, crumpets and tarts with these creative, unusual flavorings. I love trying inspired food combinations - the more offbeat the better - so it was loads of fun. Then, we returned home and the package for my husband was on our doorstep! I bought him shoes and a watch that he has had his eye on.

A perfect day if you ask me!   

[willowtreewren]

Happy anniversary, and many,many more to come!

       

Tonight the pool was lovely, lovely! The air felt fresh, but the pool water was warm. I exercised and exercised while my husband cut the grass.

Then we started packing for our camping trip to Alabama.

I feel peaceful.

[dwcrawford]

Happy 4th of July all you patriots...  also you pyromaniacs....

[petey]

Marvin will be coaching a nine- and ten-year-old All-Star baseball team in the STATE tournament!  It's the third time he's taken a team to the state play-offs since he's been on dialysis.  I told him that has to be a record somewhere!  He's so excited, and the little boys are, too.  There's something about that baseball field and working with those little boys that gives Marvin such energy and such purpose.  I'm so happy for him.

[MIbarra]

Awesome that he has the energy to do all that, Petey!

My positive for today - hubby and I celebrated our 8th anniversary today!

[willowtreewren]

So many anniversaries today! 

Congratulations all around. I hope you celebrate as many as my husband and I have...40 and counting!

 

[Hanify]

I got all my auditions for the school production done today (other than the children away with swine flu).  Yay.  Yay about the auditions - not the swine flu...

[Des]

I had the worst day of my life yesterday.

My son 15 ran away from home yesterday!!!!! We were all in absolute shock. I nearly had a breakdown. (maybe I did) We called the police in and we phoned every person we could think of.

He went to visit a friend and he arranged for his mom to pick him up at the video store on the corner. He then went to their house .... he did not have any other plans what he was going to do then. This lady became suspicious and took her son's phone and phoned the numbers that she thought might be our house number (without him knowing) I answered the phone late yesterday (beside myself with worry) She did not tell me that he was their just that she will call me back with information regarding his whearabouts.

She brought him home an hour later after she made sure that we did not abuse him or something.....(as if we would)
This was just the weirdest thing as HE HAD NO REASON to do this.  NONE he just thought it would be fun to do.......

NEEDLESS TO SAY ...... HE IS NOW HOME! AND THAT IS A POSITIVE outcome. It could have ended to much worse if he hitch hicked or something.       

[MIbarra]

Thank goodness for the positive outcome! 

[Des]

Yep, I freeze just thinking about all the bad stuff that could have happened to him. They just don't think longterm.

[cariad]

Today was great, for too many reasons to mention here. 

My positive: We picked up our CSA (community supported agriculture) shares today, as we do every Thursday, and it was gorgeous. We received beautiful fruits and vegetables, including peas still in the pod. The kids had never shelled peas before, and were so excited that they ate the peas that they shelled raw. Amazing. My younger son claims he doesn't like peas. We also received cilantro, lettuce, strawberries, basil, and more. We also receive a weekly bouquet of flowers from our flower csa. I look forward to Thursdays!

[rookiegirl]

I was on short term disability for 14 weeks due to my kidney transplant.  I've been back to work now 4 days.  Yesterday, I was called in to my Director's office to tell me I've been PROMOTED!  Whaaat???  I was so happy I almost peed my pants.  Maybe it's because I really did I've to pee.  I'm so excited & scared at the same time.  Looking forward to start my new role next week.

Thank you Lord for the miracle of my transplant & pray for good health.