What's outside of your picture window today?

Love it when something actually works! 🤣

The guys at my house figured out how to defeat that one - they must have suction cups on their feet. I'm looking for a more bell-shaped plastic one now - it is slippery so I hope it works.
Sue

Hello, Lori. Love the lily pads. So nice to be missed. I just got out of the Mayo Hospital since Sunday. I was visiting my son in hospital after almost dying on Saturday.

He was vomiting for several weeks off and on and then Friday afternoon, called me for help. I was with him about 40 hours while he vomited every 10-15 minutes, That meant he had no meds in his system for about 2 days, blood pressure and his HR were way high. Other meds were out of his system and I didn't think he would last mush longer. I had given more than I had and was exhausted. I

I took him to Crucial Care. They gave him 2 bags fluids and other meds for stomach. Didn't help. So, after they told us if I hadn't gotten him help he would not be alive now, I drove him to Mayo ED. Mayo worked to stablelize him in ED, then sent to ICU...ICU docs sent to next step down for care. He was released yesterday to home, 5 days in IV, meds, potassium still low, still stomach issues.

Since he was going home, I refused rehab and went home Wednesday. We are now both home receiving Home Health Care coordinated by the wonderful staff to give us the same care and lots of help. I just saw my nurse, will visit me 3X weekly for 4 weeks, then 1X weekly for 2 weeks. I'll have other normal assistance as well. He had PT visit today, will have aide, OT, PT. No nurse. They'll take vitals and help. I'll continue to handle his meds. I will set up weekly housekeeping and whatever he needs that takes a lot off me.

My diagnosis is exhaustion and stress. After CT and MRI, nothing seen. But, discovered fungus infection and calcification in my sinuses and dolichoectasia of the basilar artery. Have no idea what either really mean and will investigate when have energy. I sent messages to my neuro and PCP re this and hope to find out more. Never been diagnosed with either. Have had cronic sinus issues for years, but worse and ignoring with all the rest of the stuff happening. We'll see and deal with whatever it is. That's what we do, isn't it?!

Well, I haven't felt well for several months, weeks and wanted help for my son for him and for my relief. One heck of a way to get it.....

I'm exhausted. Seeing nurse, stairs down and up just once today, wore me out. I'm heading to be soon, it's almost 4.
Pitiful! Housekeeper coming tomorrow and that's very good, Will set up housekeeping for him tomorrow. Also, hiring neighbor boys to clean/feeders and help us both get ready for coming hurricane/storm. Will probably be bad storm for us, not hurricane force, never know. But, have to go through preps anyway, removing anyhting outside that can fly or be dangerous, sandbag/potting soil patio doors, get towels ready, pets stuff ready to go, be sure we have a month of meds and docs in package, fill up on bottled water, canned food, etc. How????? We're both weak and ill....I'll get help from someone so we'll be fine. by Sunday...

We need your good thoughts and prayers. sending you all blessings and my thoughts as well.
Elizabeth

@johnbishop. John, your bluebirds are stunning! And being from the Pacific Northwest, we never see squirrels so, of course, I think of them as cute and not as pesty little varmints. (That poor hungry little guy being turned away from the birds' buffet.) My bad! ❤ Laurie

@sueinmn Is it time to go moss hunting? My TKR will be in August. Have to be 3 mos out from the last guided image cortisone injection in May. I get around pretty well right now.

You have seen the meditation trail at the river bank. This is Moss Hill at Adams Landing.....which can claim the title of the highest hill in Sherburne County. Jay has created a moss and aggregate path up the hill and got a bit of a head start on the top of the hill. Should we add other moss varieties? Here are images of the retaining wall along the bottom of Moss Hill, (#3) the upper moss path up the hill, (#2), and the top of the hill as of today (#1). Thoughts....????

Hello, all my connect friends! @artist01, @johnbishop, @loribmt, @sueinmn, @contentandwell, @hopeful322050, @artscaping
You are every one so special. I really consider you my friends, weird, isn't it? Don't know much about each other, never laid eyes on any of you, BUT I feel close to each of you. Amazing to me how we have that connection. I really care, am concerned when you're not well. I feel your thoughts, prayers and friendship. Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot.

My pastor, who is fairly new and whom I've never met, stopped by to see both Rob and me in hospital. Special. I've had a lot of support from my church friends. Lori, I went next door yesterday and spoke with my adorable neighbor. Her husband was let go during pandemic and not working now. She's working from home for a pharm co in research. He's coming over in next day to work on my patio and I'll pay him-will help them - clean off all the dirt that flooded down from under the fence, as it regularly floods 1-2 inches. Used to flood into my den, over the brick step at the doors, but the association installed a large gutter that overhangs a couple of feet. It's helped, just need a berm to redirect the outside water, but this board won't do that. I'm pleased the gutter helps, but it also limits sun/plant area and is half solution. He'll also move heavy planters, straighten things up and get rid of the 'pasture' growing on the concrete from the bird seeds. Should let it grow just for fun!

John, I haven't figured out how to use the baffles on the feeders hanging from tree limbs. Ideas? Also, I started using olive oil, all I had, and it helped frustrate the little rats a bit. I felt sorry for them, they're so inventive and clever, but they have to find food somewhere else. Have WD 40 to apply next.

I have a stack of sand bags and potting soil bags next to my wall, but some of the soil bags have opened, maybe thks to tree rats, or real rats....neighbor will put in place to stop water from coming under doors. I just found some Pig and other co flood barriers at Lowes. I hope to get there and buy some to keep on hand. I can lift them, I think. Water drains out of them and I can store and put in place when needed. Tried to get some last year, but too expensive and only online. Now, made for regular folks. Goody!

Rob needs the rest of a partial script from the hospital. I have to get dressed and pick it up from pharmacy. He can't drive safely now, and not sure I can, but if he misses a dose, he'll be back in hospital in trouble. So, I'll do it. May end up being good for me, although I'm pretty weak and need to stay quiet. But, so it goes, and I'll enjoy getting out.

John, beautiful pics. Lori, you, too. I will send you pics in next day or so, unless something else happens....never know these days. This has been for sure a D grade movie plot. Crazy
Blessings to you all. May you have a beautiful Independence Day, filled with goodness, friendships and family....or just peace and no pain.
elizabeth

Hello, all my connect friends! @artist01, @johnbishop, @loribmt, @sueinmn, @contentandwell, @hopeful322050, @artscaping
You are every one so special. I really consider you my friends, weird, isn't it? Don't know much about each other, never laid eyes on any of you, BUT I feel close to each of you. Amazing to me how we have that connection. I really care, am concerned when you're not well. I feel your thoughts, prayers and friendship. Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot.

My pastor, who is fairly new and whom I've never met, stopped by to see both Rob and me in hospital. Special. I've had a lot of support from my church friends. Lori, I went next door yesterday and spoke with my adorable neighbor. Her husband was let go during pandemic and not working now. She's working from home for a pharm co in research. He's coming over in next day to work on my patio and I'll pay him-will help them - clean off all the dirt that flooded down from under the fence, as it regularly floods 1-2 inches. Used to flood into my den, over the brick step at the doors, but the association installed a large gutter that overhangs a couple of feet. It's helped, just need a berm to redirect the outside water, but this board won't do that. I'm pleased the gutter helps, but it also limits sun/plant area and is half solution. He'll also move heavy planters, straighten things up and get rid of the 'pasture' growing on the concrete from the bird seeds. Should let it grow just for fun!

John, I haven't figured out how to use the baffles on the feeders hanging from tree limbs. Ideas? Also, I started using olive oil, all I had, and it helped frustrate the little rats a bit. I felt sorry for them, they're so inventive and clever, but they have to find food somewhere else. Have WD 40 to apply next.

I have a stack of sand bags and potting soil bags next to my wall, but some of the soil bags have opened, maybe thks to tree rats, or real rats....neighbor will put in place to stop water from coming under doors. I just found some Pig and other co flood barriers at Lowes. I hope to get there and buy some to keep on hand. I can lift them, I think. Water drains out of them and I can store and put in place when needed. Tried to get some last year, but too expensive and only online. Now, made for regular folks. Goody!

Rob needs the rest of a partial script from the hospital. I have to get dressed and pick it up from pharmacy. He can't drive safely now, and not sure I can, but if he misses a dose, he'll be back in hospital in trouble. So, I'll do it. May end up being good for me, although I'm pretty weak and need to stay quiet. But, so it goes, and I'll enjoy getting out.

John, beautiful pics. Lori, you, too. I will send you pics in next day or so, unless something else happens....never know these days. This has been for sure a D grade movie plot. Crazy
Blessings to you all. May you have a beautiful Independence Day, filled with goodness, friendships and family....or just peace and no pain.
elizabeth

Hello, all my connect friends! @artist01, @johnbishop, @loribmt, @sueinmn, @contentandwell, @hopeful322050, @artscaping
You are every one so special. I really consider you my friends, weird, isn't it? Don't know much about each other, never laid eyes on any of you, BUT I feel close to each of you. Amazing to me how we have that connection. I really care, am concerned when you're not well. I feel your thoughts, prayers and friendship. Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot.

My pastor, who is fairly new and whom I've never met, stopped by to see both Rob and me in hospital. Special. I've had a lot of support from my church friends. Lori, I went next door yesterday and spoke with my adorable neighbor. Her husband was let go during pandemic and not working now. She's working from home for a pharm co in research. He's coming over in next day to work on my patio and I'll pay him-will help them - clean off all the dirt that flooded down from under the fence, as it regularly floods 1-2 inches. Used to flood into my den, over the brick step at the doors, but the association installed a large gutter that overhangs a couple of feet. It's helped, just need a berm to redirect the outside water, but this board won't do that. I'm pleased the gutter helps, but it also limits sun/plant area and is half solution. He'll also move heavy planters, straighten things up and get rid of the 'pasture' growing on the concrete from the bird seeds. Should let it grow just for fun!

John, I haven't figured out how to use the baffles on the feeders hanging from tree limbs. Ideas? Also, I started using olive oil, all I had, and it helped frustrate the little rats a bit. I felt sorry for them, they're so inventive and clever, but they have to find food somewhere else. Have WD 40 to apply next.

I have a stack of sand bags and potting soil bags next to my wall, but some of the soil bags have opened, maybe thks to tree rats, or real rats....neighbor will put in place to stop water from coming under doors. I just found some Pig and other co flood barriers at Lowes. I hope to get there and buy some to keep on hand. I can lift them, I think. Water drains out of them and I can store and put in place when needed. Tried to get some last year, but too expensive and only online. Now, made for regular folks. Goody!

Rob needs the rest of a partial script from the hospital. I have to get dressed and pick it up from pharmacy. He can't drive safely now, and not sure I can, but if he misses a dose, he'll be back in hospital in trouble. So, I'll do it. May end up being good for me, although I'm pretty weak and need to stay quiet. But, so it goes, and I'll enjoy getting out.

John, beautiful pics. Lori, you, too. I will send you pics in next day or so, unless something else happens....never know these days. This has been for sure a D grade movie plot. Crazy
Blessings to you all. May you have a beautiful Independence Day, filled with goodness, friendships and family....or just peace and no pain.
elizabeth