@sueinmn, @johnbishop, @gingerw, @loribmt, and all...Sue, you are wonderful! I love your pond, your fountain needs to be transported to my patio as I wanted either herons or flamingos or dolphins. My school mascot is the dolphin, my brother was in Navy subs, dolphins, and I adore dolphins. I have a little collection of dolphins I love and wanted one as a table base or fountain on the patio. Did. I don't want anything else to have to clean now!

Your pond is a peaceful place to find your inner thoughts, feelings, and peace. What a gift...I have a broken fountain, turned over by my precious destructive squirrels. I have one now with a bad cut on his side. Hopefully, he'll survive with my peanuts! He's smaller and I'm hoping to help him. Don't want anymore but can't stand to have them harmed!

Still fighting rats, although this last round of poison outside has reduced them. I actually hate to kill any animal, even dirty rodents, but can't have them around my life. So, we have traps out from professionals and I'm putting out my poison in private rat places. I still hear them in the walls and attic occasionally, or squirrels. The association is investigating that issue also and I pray will find the way they're getting in and seal it permanently. My kitty Samantha goes nuts at night when they scurry in the attic ...not really invade...one keeps chewing holes in the wallboard under my sink in the master. I pushed brillo pads inside and then another hole appears. Our building was hit with them after an owner moved and left a mess inside. We think we have them controlled and gone, then here they come! I'm not helping by having feeders either, but will not stop feeding my birds and squirrels. Nope!

I have a handyman (woman-HA!) Tuesday morning to go over the punch list and give quotes. Then, she begins helping me and Rob! Retiling all 3 bathrooms, installing new vanities and a pedestal sink downstairs, removing my master tub making a walk-in shower I've tried to get done for 3 years. Then, paving and building a plant wall on the patio. Hopefully, fix and install a new pump in my fountain. Then, replace kitchen cabinets. I need to buy a bucket full of lottery tickets tomorrow! These are renovations I've scheduled previously and ended in hospital or bed and all put on hold. I think this is golden, I have a winner to help and make it work...

Rob settled down yesterday for a few hours, then the monster inside was out. I hurt so for him. I'm all he has and am out of strength and ideas. Please tell me more you know about the surgery. I've investigated it and have hope. A neighbor yesterday told me his Parkinson's friend had it years ago in Nashville and it 'helped' for a year, was horrid to experience and now he's worse. Didn't need that encouragement, thank you. I know Mayo is leading in this research, they are adding AI and other new procedures to improve the results. I won't think a single negative thought. This is in God's hands as are we every moment. My faith has kept us going, Sue. With strong faith, our Lord is guiding the docs, us to the right ones, and is helping us make this journey. I'm, and Rob, ready for some immediate help. Just pray something comes before it's too late!!!! I have little fight left in me now.

Just had my board member neighbor stop by to discuss Rob. They will call the police and baker act him the next time he does anything like this. I understand. They're afraid of him. I told him I appreciate the kindness and caring he gave yesterday and as we discussed, I told him what I've been doing in the condo to help but as he said, I can't do it! So, I told him I can't find help...he is now working with me to get some workers to help get rid of things, I'll pay the garbage tomorrow a few $20's to take it all away, he's getting someone to help me inside. I needed to let him know how much trouble I've had getting help. Now, he's working with me. I hope I can keep Rob settled until the docs get him under control.

So, now, I may re-pot 2 African violets, tomorrow now, as one needs help, the other is growing and blossoming and has 3 crowns! I love these babies. All the rescues are happy and thriving, except the ZZ Raven plant. A couple of months ago, I watered it with the orchids...too much. Now, I'm letting it dry, with large bulbous roots, it needs maybe monthly watering. It's growing like crazy with new shoots, new leaves, and a big smile! I'll send pics when I go back downstairs tomorrow.

Still don't know what the 'bulb root tree' is? Can't use the app well yet...no time...

Goodbye for now. Be well. keep those hips safe...how many do you have??? love your children and grands and be thankful for your many blessings. elizabeth