Good morning...I'm still trying to help my older sister, Ruth Ann. The days tend to blend into other days...If you ask me what day it is, I hesitate before answering. Shes had troubles with her abdominal incision. Laura (her ex-husband's wife...long story, but they are friends now because of my sister and her Ex's son). Laura is a big help...an LVN herself, as I am, she does paperwork and any other chore that Ruth Ann or I can't do. This is such a soap-opera story...maybe someday I'll be more forthcoming.
Anyway...Ruth Ann saw the original surgeon yesterday. After a very long day, he sent her home with an "all's well" with the incision. Laura and I have tried to make her understand the severity of her predicament, but she doesn't seem to want to accept it. Or she simply doesn't understand the mechanics of what happened to her body to cause the surgery in the first place. Her colon had perforated...hence, surgery. If you've had no medical training, it's a bit harder to understand the lingo... I found out yesterday while in conversation with her, she still thinks the surgery saved her colon from perforating...She has her first meeting with the oncologist today...maybe he can explain things again to her in "civilian" English.... Laura and I are at a loss but we keep trying.
I go to Ruth Ann's every morning to cook, wash clothes, help with my other sister, Mary (who lives with Ruth Ann...NOT with my approval...she has cerebral palsy and requires help dressing. She feeds herself and loves cake and coffee...at 73 she's still a corker...lol) Oh...Ruth Ann's son Bryan, from her marriage with the Ex, also has cerebral palsy...but milder. He's adorable and a hard worker. He squeals "Ain't Donna!!!" when he sees me coming...lol...He's wonderful because of Laura...I will always be indebted to her...another long story.
Any way...I haven't gotten to do much of anything else with my hubby Larry...he's been helpful where needed but there's not much he can do. There was a set of Christmas dishes at the Goodwill that I've been lusting after...lol...but didn't want to pay the full price for them. I waited until "Pink" tabs were on sale for $1.00...I called to see what color tab was on sale and they said PINK so Larry rushed me to the Goodwill and they were still there! I bought all eight of everything the set had!! I'm SO happy over the find!
I also needed to go with our Granddaughter to Sloanes pediatrician visit...concerning injections. Seems the Doctor was pushing Samantha to let Sloane get all five injections at once!! NO FRIGGIN' WAY!!!
So, I kindly educated said doctor on the risk of too many injections to infants. Not wanting to risk autism, I told the doctor that the shots would be split up over two-week intervals...PERIOD.
Said doctor seemed a bit put out that Sami was letting "Granny" call the shots...pun intended...but the bullying was going to stop here! It's a PARENT'S CALL, NOT ANYONE ELSES!
And frankly, it felt good to be able to take control of something in my life...
14 comments:
Lots going on for you. Love the new festive dishes, can't beat the bargain price. Enjoy your day!
I like your new Christmas dishes; they're so pretty, and you can't beat the price.
Hugs. You've got a lot on your plate right now. And speaking of plates...love your choice:)
Five shots does seem a lot to administer at one time....
Love the Christmas dishes! Love the 4 generation picture of you all too! I hope your sister continues to recover from her surgery. As a person who worked in the medical field practically her whole life I am still surprised how little people know about their own health!
Love your Christmas dishes.
Hope your sister has a speedy recovery.
Wow - you have your hands full. Laura sounds like a gem.
Sloane is just adorable! And I think splitting those shots up is a good call.
Oh, I agree about the injections. That's too many at one time. I remember Nel having a concern over this also, and ended up spreading the shots apart. These dishes have such a cute Christmas design. I'm a teddy bear lover all the way. And my mom used to collect them. A cute photo of Sloane and her mom. And a wonderful photo of all the girls. I'm so sorry your sister is sick, and it's so good of you to visit her everyday and help out, like you do. This is a difficult time for all of you. Love that last photo and quote. : )
~Sheri
You are a busy gal! Those are some pretty plates!
Have a grand weekend, friend.
Hugs
The Christmas plates are wonderful. My wife and I have collections of older plates that we select from each meal. I enjoy seeing your blog.
I share in your joy over pink ticketed items!
And I so agree about the ripped jeans! I just don't get it, but then, I'm old so....
I don't understand anything the young girls wear these days. And the young mothers don't stand a chance with these lib doctors ... although I will say that even when I was a young mom, I always felt that the pediatrician was "advocating" for my child, against me ... like, PROTECTING my kid from me, somehow. I was like, whaaaat? And all three of my daughters have stood up to pushy pediatricians now. Just NO to all of these shots. They want them to have shots they do not need and we will have none of that! xoxo
Always good to get a treat when needed. The dishes are very festive and very cheerful. I feel the same way about ripped jeans. Looks like they could be very drafty on a chilly day, but then maybe that's my age talking. I look back at the mini dresses/skirts I used to wear and wonder what on earth I was thinking. I'm a bit of a prude on such things now but there was a time and nuff said :) Glad you were there to stop this doctor from giving all those inoculations. Sounds severe and yes dangerous in a child so young. More people need to be advocates for their loved ones, especially when faced with dominant personalities in the medical field, especially if gut feelings scream no. Good for you!
Goodness me, you have a lot on your plate at the moment.
Thinking of you and sending my good wishes.
All the best Jan
PS I think your festive dishes look lovely.
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