Good News

Well one holiday down, one to go. This one involves the inevitable parties and dinners.
We arrived home yesterday from Washington, We left on Tuesday so it has been a long few days. I am not a good traveler, but I did begin riding with a pillow under my behind and it helps.
I do not have any fat there so the bone next to skin gets pretty uncomfortable.
No problems this time. I was prepared, Thanks to my sisters suggestion.
However right now I can barely talk above a whisper. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow.
It seems I have bronchitis again. I looked at my medication bottle and realized it was only two months ago I had it filled.
Time flies but it seems like several months. I was sure it was about 5 months ago.
I called to get antibiotics and a refill on my cough medicine. Shiela said, I want to see you, your voice sounds bad, so In I Go.

Theory, I do not need to leave home, ever again.

Every time I am in crowds or around dirty places I get sick.
Shelle and I went to Winco in Federal Way. I can tell you, That is the dirtiest store I have ever been in. EVER. I can only call it filthy. It also had wall to wall people that were not much cleaner.
Perhaps that is where I picked it up.
Being in that moist, moldy, mildew environment did not help the situation at all. Washinton is a lot like the south in the fact there is little sunshine to dry out the air and trees and flower beds.
I just have to accept the fact that I have a low threshold to germs and should not take chances with my health.
We did have a great thanksgiving, We made apple dumplings the night before and I took my relish down to be shared. the original plans were to eat out but in case of a plan change I had my relish. David asked was I taking it into the restaurant with me, I responded "Yes and if they want my recipe I will charge for it."
The boys love it so much,. Joe made another batch while I supervised.

For dinner we had Turkey and all the trimmings, (with the exception of homemade dressing). We did have stove top which is an acceptable substitute.
However I agree with my son in YC and my Daughter in OK.
I am not sure what we will have but it will be a turn from the same old turkey dinners. I may stuff a boneless breast and bake it filled with herbs and corn bread dressing. Baked and served with a fruit glaze. (saw that on a cook show)
That sounds good to me, NO BONES TO DISPOSE OF.
On Thursday night I had planned on going shopping with Shelle on Friday
but told her I was too tired to get up that early. She called at 830 and found I was still in bed.
I felt horrible and knew I had something coming on.
David and I spent the day watching Mark and Mindy reruns. it was so refreshing. No bad language, nudity ETC. It just consisted of lame humor. A 1978 form of humor.
We also went to see our Grandson in the RJC. He was doing well. I did get him to laugh when I told him of Mork and Mindy, plus he had a hard time when we walked in, it was all he could do to stop tears from falling.
Of course how could he not with Mamaw almost breaking down. He told me his last weigh in he has lost 70 lbs. I just pray he is given alcolades for his loss and looking good. He was pretty proud of it.
He is also working on his diploma, He told me it gives him a goal. I say way to go Josh, that is what each of us need, a Goal for our lives. If we have no goal day to day, we have no hope. Our main goal is a home in Heaven, that is a great goal to strive for, therefore hope.

Saturday we started the trip home. We stopped when we wanted but the trip took forever. We arrived home on Sunday around three.
On the way home, we found several good buys so we did buy a few Christmas gifts. Plus a great pair of shoes for David,. I just hope they help his feet. They are Dr. Martens.
Sheri did you read that, They are DR. MARTENS.
They were on a huge after thanksgiving sale.
So right now I am sort of catching up. I spent the day in bed, only up to eat breakfast and do a little payroll but I am now ready to lie back down.
We missed you all on Thursday but we did spend a holiday with our son in Washington. I can not recall the last time I left home on a holiday.
It was a nice change. Left home as in Traveled a long distance. Yes we do go to YC but that is still in California.
OH OH as soon as we hit the pass to drive into California we had Sun, Beautiful Sunshine.
First time we had sun in almost a week.