Sunny skies today. Beautiful day...

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Sunny skies today. Beautiful day...
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Sun, 04-27-2003 - 12:36pm
The sun woke me up this morning. It was warm. I loved it. AFter breakfast, I made a few small flower arrangements for the rooms. Tooth ache is oh so slight, but I know it is there. Hope it stays like this until tomorrow. I called my regular doctor who prescribed an antibiotic- says he doesn't want to see the bacteria in the bloodstream. Kathey- I probably will also have to pawn this crown if I need a new one. lol Francine- the concert sounded wonderful. I was planning to go see the Velazquez exhibit at the Met Museum, but DH is not up to it. It won't be fun without him. I am little down because there are so many things now we can't do together. It's no fun doing them alone. So glad I have that support group on Monday nights for caregivers. This is a new plateau in his illness that I have to face and accept. I did get tickets for the Matisse /Picasso exhibit . I will be going with a friend. I also got tickets for Long Day's Journey Into the Night with Vanessa Redgrave. DS is going with me. Ladies- do the things you can now with your spouse because there might be a day when you can't.

Enough of this situation. I am off to church where I always come out of feeling energized.

Hug

Hope

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Sun, 04-27-2003 - 1:38pm
Hugs to you, Hope. That circle of friends is so important. I am polishing mine at this time for I didn't take care of it as I should have while raising my sons.
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Sun, 04-27-2003 - 1:44pm
Dear Hope, glad you have some antibiotic for the tooth and that you can get it looked at tomorrow. Your post gave me food for thought, thanks. I hope the church service gave you the boost you are needing. Kind thoughts from me to you, Seren
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Sun, 04-27-2003 - 1:50pm
Bren, is this a typical feeling at our point in life? We put so much of ourselves into supporting family in all sorts of ways, and so did our friends. Sometimes I think it is easier in a small town to maintain friendships. So many of my friends from years ago have moved, and I moved as well. It's a new phase of life, a good challenge. Seren
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Sun, 04-27-2003 - 3:10pm
Hi Hope. Glad you're having a sunny day. I know we'll all get there someday but it is hard to realize we may not have our partner around to do everything with. Glad you have your support group and of course, the Garden. Hugs Lynda
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Sun, 04-27-2003 - 4:36pm
Hi Hope. I hope that you get your tooth fixed and are feeling better. The sun woke me this morning also! I am glad that you have such a good caregivers support group. Very thoughtful statement about doing what you can now. (((hugs))) KaCee

Poof!!! I'm gone!!

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Mon, 04-28-2003 - 6:41am
Good Morning Hope

Isn't the sun glorious, I think I appreciate it more this year after all the rain.

I hope you resolve your tooth problem today. I have a dentist appointment myself, he's working on a new bridge for me...took out a home improvement loan to pay for it (just kidding)but it certainly cost as much as a home improvement job.

Sorry to hear DH is not feeling well but its nice that you have wonderful friends and DS to do things with, although I know its not the same. You have so many wonderful and different things to do living in NYC. My sister and I were just talking yesterday about taking a trip to the city...we've wanted to go to the South Street Seaport, have you ever been there?

Well good luck with your dentist appointment today..

Val

                                      

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Mon, 04-28-2003 - 7:28am
That is good advice you gave to those of us who still have healthy spouses, Hope, thank you. Bless your heart, it is sad that your DH isn't able to go and do as many things with you anymore.

Good luck with that tooth today.....Hugs, BB

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Mon, 04-28-2003 - 8:22am
Sorry to hear about your tooth problem, Hope, but glad to hear you are feeling a little better.

I don't think people realize just how much you have at your fingertips living in NYC. So much to see and so much to do. Go around the corner and there is a nice place to eat. Go around the other corner and there is culture. Go around the other corner and there is entertainment. I miss DD living in the city.

Beautiful day here now, as I'm sure it is up there with you.

Lanie