Could it be any hotter?

 I'm beginning to think Ron and I are the only people in Oklahoma who haven't had Covid.  Today twin #2 tested positive.  Twin #1 had it more than 6 months ago, but she's been exposed again.  Fortunately, Ron and I haven't been around the girls for a couple of weeks so we will dodge the bullet once more.  This variant seems to be spreading rapidly.

My brother is doing remarkably well.  His new psychiatrist has reduced 2 of his meds due to his development of tardive dyskinesia.  Both drugs have huge side effects and lowering the dosage has resulted in much clearer thinking.  That all translates to less work on our part.  

He did have one little incident with his adjustable bed.  It is a split king and he had raised the head on his side of the bed to a full upright position.  He told me he did that so he could lean on it and just lower himself into bed.  Unfortunately, the bed stuck in that position and wouldn't go back down.  So of course, he called us in a dire state of emergency.  Ron drove over and attempted to get the remote to lower the bed but had no luck.  Now, mind you he had a perfectly functioning bed on the other side but REFUSED to sleep in it!  So, he slept sitting straight up that night.  Ron went back the next day and finally (with force) got the bed to lower but he told Mike it no longer goes up and down.  A little white lie but the bed has been an ongoing problem, so we took advantage of the situation and told him it no longer works.  I'll probably go to hell for lying to him!

Like the rest of the country, we are baking here in Oklahoma.  Last week we reached 110 but had a few low 90's this week.  No end in sight.  I can't imagine what August will look like.  I may already BE in hell!!

Snap, Crackle, Pop

 Well, I followed through and have my first orthopedic appoint is October 7th.  I hope I am still able to walk by then.  But I've at least taken the first step.

Last week we had a mishap.  Ron accidently left the freezer door open, and it wasn't discovered for 2 days.  We lost everything including all the meals I had prepared for Mike in anticipation of having knee surgery.  All in all, I'd say we lost about $2,000 of frozen meat and I don't know how much in frozen vegetables and time.  It made us both sick!  I've been concerned about Ron's memory for a while, but I still believe his seizure meds have a lot to do with it.  Last night I found the bag of salad on top of the refrigerator in the breadbasket.  I don't tell him about it because it just upsets him.  I feel like I have to follow behind him all the time.

Aging can certainly be a challenge!

 Happy Independence Day!

We will be going to my daughter's house for a cookout later this afternoon.   Nothing too elaborate but just some good ole burgers and hotdogs.  I'm struggling to feel there is much to celebrate this 4th of July as our country continues to struggle.  There is so much division you would hope we could come together for one day to recognize the sacrifices made by so many for us to have our freedom. 

I'm looking down the barrel at two knee replacements.  I've done the cortisone and gel shots and I'm at the end of the line on those.  I said that when I could no longer shop for my own groceries I'd say "Uncle" so here I am ........."Uncle"!  I'm going to start by talking to a few orthopedic surgeons before I decide on who will do it.  My lungs are finally under control so I don't think that will create a roadblock. Ideally, I'd like to have the first surgery in early November but of course it will depend on the doctor.

We had a little mishap today.  Seems Ron didn't shut the freezer all the way yesterday and today we found everything inside had completed thawed.  There was probably $2,000 worth of food lost.  I will have to replace all the meals I had prepared and froze for Mike.  I was trying to get a lot of stuff ready for when I'm down from the knee surgery.  But accidents happen and you just have to shake it off and start again.

Keep on keeping on!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th full of celebration and fireworks!