Learning New Things and More Canning

Screen Shot

 Cropped

14 Quarts Done

I started canning beans this morning. I have 2 more batches and then I am done with beans. Then I need to can Chicken and I will be done and can put my shiny canners away. I am not going to put my canners away until my shelves are stocked.

Gracie played with her toys all day and was such a good little girl. Papa took her for a ride in his walker so he is feeling better. His hip still hurts but he can get around.

I made Stir Fry for dinner with Rice. I tried to not put salt or too much Soy Sauce. It didn't taste as good as it usually does. I am trying had to not eat salt.

I also learned to take a screen shot from a video and crop it in Adobe Elements. Now I can get pictures from videos and make scrap pages. I love to learn new things.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful today that I was able to accomplish things. I love my Heavenly and Jesus Christ. I am so grateful that I know them and that they love me.

What A Day

 Canning Beans

 Gracie At The Doctor

 Brave Girl

 Poor Tommy

Janna and Gracie

I started off this day good. I canned 14 quarts of beans, imput all the charges in my checking account, paid our tithing, and worked on scrapbooking. Tommy went to Therapy for his hip. He called me and said he wouldn't be able to to grocery shopping for me because he had hurt his hip in therapy. When he got home he had to honk so I could help him get his leg out of the car. I gave him a bowl of soup and he went to his chair in the bedroom. He had went shopping for me anyway and had to ask someone to help him get his leg in the car. How sweet was that to go shopping anyway. 

Gracie came home with Austin crying that her ear hurt. So it was off to Community Care to see a Doctor. Yep she has an ear infection. So now she is on an antibiotic.

While I was getting ready to leave the doctor's office Janna called me to say she had called an ambulance for her dad because her and AJ couldn't get him up out of the chair and he was in terrible pain. The ambulance came and took him to ERMAC. The ER doctor thought it was out of the socket and had Xrays taken. But they didn't show anything so finally he was able to go home. 

Trevor and Hugh Steiger came to the hospital and gave him a blessing. I make scrambled eggs and toast for him when we got home and settled him in his chair and he seems to be doing better.

Now I'm tired and I am going to bed.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for Blessing. I know they work and I know Heavenly Father loves Tommy and wants him to get better. 

Beautiful Sabbath

 Someone posted this on Facebook. I love it!!!

Gracie and I went to church today. I taught the lesson on the Sacrament to the kids. We had lots of fun playing Sacrament games and talking about Jesus. These little ones are pretty smart.
I came home and worked on Genealogy for awhile. I called Kenny to see if he would talk with Wally about having Jimmy's work done. We need his permission. I also printed out pedigree sheets for Johnnie. I talked with him today and he seemed pretty good. He is still losing weight. That worries me. But it was good to talk with him.
Gracie spent the afternoon playing and eating. She must be ready to grow.
I also messaged the mom's of the preschool kids and told them I was pulling Gracie out. It just seems to be a conflict with times. So I decided it was a stress that I didn't need.
I also spent some time getting pages ready for Gracie's book.
Now it's time for me to hug my pillow. I think I am tired for Daylight Savings.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for this statement by Jeffrey R. Holland. It gives me such peace to know that I am surrounded by help from the other side.

Catching Up

My Computer Is My Friend

Janna and I got up and went to sign up for Weight Watchers. It was at a community center that was giving out stuff to the homeless so it was a mess. Not even any parking places so we decided to go on friday. I am going to track all that I eat today and stick with it.
I came home and started putting all the missing events into my blog. I am finished and it is all caught up. I am so relieved. Now I can get it printed at the end of the year.
Gracie has been back and forth between houses all day. She is such a cutie.
Now it's time to put my lesson together and go to bed.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my blog that is really my journal. I am blessed to know how to do this and have been doing it since 2009.

Tommy Is On The Go... Alone!!

Off And Running

Sleeping Princess

I worked on my laundry all day today. Washed, folded and put away. Big JOB done!

My little Gracie has been so sweet today. Playing with her Barbie's and listening to her kids songs. She isn't feeling so good so she took a nap.

Tommy took himself to Therapy and to get his hair cut and then to Broulims to get his flu shot. He is officially on his own. It is so good not to have to take him to all his appointments. He is doing so good.

I made Cafe Rio pulled chicken for dinner. It really smells good. And my big feat for Refried Beans was to open two cans and heat them up. Easy peasy.

I also ran into Rigby to pick up the dogs from the Groomers. They were so glad to get out of their Kennels. Maggie proceeded to jump up in Gracie's car seat.

Then I paid payroll taxes, bills and balanced the checkbook for Janna. So I have been busy all day long.

Physical Therapy and Talking to Auntie Wilma

 Shopping

Panda Express

I straightened up my house for the cleaning lady Janna hired and took Tommy to his Doctors visit with Dr. West. He took xray's of his hip and you can see where the bone is growing over the metal ball. Our bodies were created just right and it will take care of itself when needed.. It was fascinating to see the xrays of this miraculous feat our bodies can do. He got a clean bill of health and can drive and do what ever he wants. 

After the Doctors we went to Albertson's to get some groceries. Tommy just motivated around the store like he never had his hip replaced.

Then we went to Panda Express and had Chinese food. I wasn't very good. But it filled us up.

I had sent a friend requests to my nieces Debbie and Rhonda (Wanda) and I got in touch with Rhonda this afternoon. We had a three way call with Wilma. It was so good to hear from them. We talked about doing a reunion next summer. I can't wait.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that I was able to connect to Tommy's family. I feel bad that Glenna passed away and we didn't even know it. I had called her at Christmas and told her I loved her. I am so blessed to be led by the Spirit to call her.

Doctors Visit

 

Lab Work To Be Done

I took Tommy to Physical Therapy this morning and dropped him off. Bailee was really sick so I brought her back some 7up to settle her stomach. Just as I was leaving to go back to pick up Tommy he called me to say he was done. I went and picked him up and went to my appointment. 

I was diagnosed about 3 months ago with Acute Kidney Injury. Kidney's are supposed to work at 80% but mine were working at 52%. Back in 2015 they were at 60% so they are not working the way they should. But they are a little better and I am now diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3. The Doctor said my kidney's are better than they were and to come back in 6 months. So I guess getting off Ibuprofen has helped tons. I just wish Upper Valley would have told me in 2015 that I was having problems. Oh well, water under the bridge. I just have to take good care of myself. I will have a blood test and urine sample done 1 week before my next appointment and see how they are doing then.

I brought Tommy home, he had waited in the car for me, and Bailee was really sick. So I took her to the ER where Janna was waiting for her. She has the flu or something like it.

I made Potato Soup for dinner and worked on organizing my pictures off the cloud. Now it's time for bed.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for all my many blessings. Especially for Doctors that can help me get better. Blessings abound.