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| Enjoying the Sunshine |
The sunny and warm weather continues with the daytime highs being about 94F/34C. Dancer still likes to lie on his quilt and enjoy the sun rays.
My daughter had a virtual consultation with her doctor about her ankle on Thursday and the doctor wanted her to come in to have her ankle x-rayed and be fitted with a boot on Friday. The x-rays showed that there were no fractures; thank goodness for that! It's just a very bad sprain. Even with the boot, my daughter is unable to put any weight on her foot. The doctor told her that it might take a few weeks, but, if she is still unable to walk in four weeks, to make another appointment to consult with her.
My daughter's former supervisor K, who has since become a good friend, drove her to the clinic, stayed with her until she was seen, and brought her home, again. And on her way out, K took my daughter's household trash to the big trash container in the basement of the apartment building for her. I am so grateful that my daughter has such a kind and helpful friend up there.
On Friday, I went to the pharmacy to pick up a medication refill that was ready. I saw that they have opened a Dollar Tree where the former dollar store was (the one that went out of business). I didn't go in to check it out because I really don't need anything, but, I just might go by one day, next week (and probably find things I didn't know I needed until I saw them!) LOL
M was here on Friday and he tended to the garden, watering and weeding, etc. We discussed the cold weather vegetables I want to plant this year - carrots, beets, and maybe some chard. I might plant some lettuce, too. We will probably wait until late October or even, early November to plant them.
Also on Friday, neighbor S's family blessed me with most of a bag of frozen meatballs and a box of cereal bars with a strawberry fruit filling. S's daughter called to ask if I'd like to have the meatballs as her father had bought them and they had some, but, didn't want the rest! I was happy to have them and the box of cereal bars, as well. I took some of the meatballs and made spaghetti with meatballs for dinner on Friday and had leftovers for Saturday night's dinner, as well. The rest of the bag is in the freezer. I plan to make some meatball curry, later.
Saturday was a relaxed day. I did a load of laundry, took some of the decluttered items to the recycling bin, watched some videos, and walked for a bit once it had cooled down.
I am grateful for:
- Daughter was able to consult with her doctor and have her ankle attended to
- It was not a fracture; just a bad sprain
- Her former supervisor was there to help her
- It was not a fracture; just a bad sprain
- Her former supervisor was there to help her
- M's help with the garden
- Gifts of food from neighbor S's family
- Gifts of food from neighbor S's family
My joyful activities included tending to the garden, planning the cool weather crops, and watching videos.
Plans for Sunday include some kitchen cleaning and decluttering.
How is your weekend coming along? What are your plans for Sunday?
It's lovely to see Dancer enjoying the sunshine. I hope your daughter's sprained ankle heals quickly and she is so fortunate to have a good and kind friend to help her. That's so nice your neighbour's family gave you gifts of food, the meatballs and cereal bars sound really yummy. It's raining again today but certainly not as bad as the start of last week.
ReplyDeleteYes, Dancer does enjoy a spot of sunshine. :)
DeleteThank you, Eileen. The doctor had said it might take up to 6 weeks for my daughter's ankle to heal, but, maybe it will show improvement well before that. I was so happy that she had someone who could help her. She could have taken a ride share service if she had to, but, her friend had offered to take her. I am very thankful to receive the gifts of food from my neighbors. :)
I'm sorry it is raining, again, but, hopefully, you'll have a sunny day, tomorrow.
So happy that your daughter had someone to help her while her ankle heals. We have a Dollar Tree near us that is poorly run. The store continually looks like a bomb went off in it. I still shop there on occasion, but find it frustrating.
ReplyDeleteThank you, June; good friends are a blessing, aren't they?
DeleteI am hoping that this dollar store will be well maintained, at least while it is new! My daughter said they had good crafts supplies, but, I told her that I am not planning to buy any more craft supplies.
Che bello che da voi ci sono 34 gradi. Qui invece le giornate iniziano ad essere un po' più fresche e in casa si sente la necessità di accendere il riscaldamento, anche se per adesso stiamo resistendo.
ReplyDeleteMi dispiace per tua figlia che ha preso una distorsione, so bene quanto sia fastidio perché ne ho presa una anche io quest' estate.
Digli di seguire tutte le indicazioni del dottore e di fare la fisioterapia che le prescriveranno
Thank you, Stefania.
DeleteYes, the longer the weather stays warm, the longer we can wait to put the heating on.
I remember you saying you sprained your ankle at the beginning of summer. I shall be sure to pass on your message about doing the physiotherapy to my daughter. :)
You and your daughter have each made some kind friends! I hope her sprain heals quickly. Sprains can be worse than most people realize, and take time to heal. (I speak from experience!) Today I picked the last of the basil, mint, and the flowers, mostly zinnias and cosmo. Patchy frost is predicted. I hope we are spared here in town, there are still a few buds trying to open. I'm sure you'll enjoy growing winter veggies there, and eating them even more!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. Yes, we have been blessed with some kind friends.
DeleteYou did well to pick the herbs and flowers, especially if frost is predicted. We were at 96F, today. :) I think I'll wait a bit longer to plant the winter vegetables! :D
Your daughter has a lovely friend, such a blessing when she is dealing with a lack of mobility. Dollar store equivalents are all over, I even found one in Norway 20 years ago, and found a scarf that I still use frequently!
ReplyDeleteYes, Bushlady, my daughter's former supervisor has become a lovely friend. I have to go to the pharmacy today, too, and I might check out the dollar store; one does find some good things in them from time to time. :)
DeleteSorry to hear about your daughter's foot. Sometimes a sprain can be worse than a break! Tell her to make sure she doesn't try to do too much too soon. I ended up messing up my ankle that way. Ended up having to have surgery on it all for just a sprain!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing what happened to you, Sharon! I shall definitely pass on the message to my daughter. She is taking it slowly, but, I know she gets impatient, too!
DeleteYour poor daughter. It sounds like she must be in a lot of discomfort, so I hope the boots helps with speeding up the healing process. It must be difficult for you being so far away and not being able to look after her, but it's reassuring to know she has good friends who can help. X
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules. At first, she found the boot to be a bit uncomfortable, but, she said it's better, now. I do wish I could have been there, but, she seems to be managing very well and it's a blessing that she has friends who are able to help her when needed.
DeleteI hope that the ankle will recover quickly. Meanwhile you must be relieved to know that there are people who can be relied upon to help your daughter.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have had some more nice treats from S. I have had some from my sister lately. She's on a culinary spree!
Dancer is happy on his quilt, in the sunshine!
Ella
Thank you, Ella. Yes, I'm glad that my daughter has some friends she can rely on for help. :)
DeleteI'm glad that you have had some treats from your sister. Enjoy them!
Dancer has been enjoying the sunshine. :)
And another nice fabric background for Dancer's very nice photo shoot :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your daughter had help from her friend K. She certainly needed it and K was very thoughtful to help her out.
I hope as I read on that her ankle is healing from her very nasty sprain.
Yeah! for free meatballs. yum
Thank you, Debra; Dancer is on the rug I sewed back in May 2022 with strips of fabric I had in the stash. He has claimed it as his rug!
DeleteIt was a blessing that my daughter's friend K was able to help her. In fact, daughter said the K emailed her today, asking if she needed any additional help with anything, which was very kind of her. My daughter's ankle is taking its time to heal, but, daughter is managing.
Yes, free meatballs! Such a blessing!