Forgive me my friends for another filler kind of post. I'm wearing comfy pants and I'm winning Ray's company football pool. Oh yes - there's no good strategy other than "hey, my cousin Rob went to Syracuse - that's a pick." Or we hate Ray's old boss Jim and he went to Purdue - I'll pick against him. Yes, it's genius.
I admit to some distraction - not a good excuse, but Ray's dad is in a rehab and doing well. He's 82. Had back surgery and getting his bearings. He wants to get well and is working hard. Root for him.
Ray's mom is having surgery today 1/2/19 - a broken bone in the leg and 2 in the ankle area. Don't even ask what happened...big sigh and she wouldn't let paramedics take her to the hospital. But we're here now...and we shall see what happens. Pray that social workers get her placed somewhere...i.e. not our house. We are not medical folks. She needs professional care.
So - 2018 did not end awesome. 2019 starts as a challenge.
I know that many folks are far worse off. (hey, Robyn - thinking of you in Chico - near Paradise)
But we'll get this figured out. And I promise some movie reviews. And Here's to 2019.
I hope you folks are all well and good........
Cheers!
I came to wish you Happy New Year, but it seems I should say what my Mom once said about things not going quite right, "S___ happens, but everything will be okay"! She was in her 80's when that profound statement came out of her never use of profanity mouth. She learned the 'S' word from me..LOL! Anyway, I do hope everything works out for all of your family members, and everyone can get on with having a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeletethanks. Good for your mom. I shall go by her words. The family works together, so all shall be fine
DeleteJoanne, I hope all things work out for your family. Please take care and again thanks for supporting me. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks. Hey - it's all going to keep on working out
DeletePray everybody recovers!
ReplyDeleteMy wife used to do her picks much like you do.
I officially did win - $110. Don't tell the IRS
DeleteGod bless them and keep them. You have a great family.
ReplyDeletethanks much. We'll keep plowing along. Surgery went fine today. Now it's the senior healing
DeleteHopefully everyone heals on up. Sounds like a fine way to make picks.
ReplyDeleteHey - I won!!!
DeleteYou're very thoughtful. I smiled when I read your shoutout to me, Joanne. Hey, we're in loving, supportive company - all of us. We shall and can conquer the most beastly of obstacles.
ReplyDeleteSending all the loving, resilient energy I have inside and in the air here - which equates with approximately one billion tons.
xo
Oh, Joanne. I'm sorry things are hard for you right now. Supporting aging parents is a challenge we all grow into. Suddenly we ARE the parents...to folks who have been there, seen it all, and still want to call all the shots, when sometimes, it's no longer possible. Be strong, and enjoy the times when you can pick a winning football pool while wearing your sweats!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you pick football winners the same way I picked horses the one and only time we went to a horse race. I won like crazy, too!
ReplyDeleteI hope your MIL's surgery went well. Here's to a healthier 2019.
Happy New Year Joanne! Hey I often pick teams to win based on geographical location, if I have no real vested interest in them other than that. lol
ReplyDeleteIf it's not one thing going wrong, it's two more, isn't it. Thinking of you as you make you way through these times. Prayers and good thoughts going out for your dad and your in-laws. Getting older can definitely bring new challenges. Happy New Year to you! Wishing you all good things.
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