I have been really busy taking care of Jim and two old dogs and haven't read a lot of blogs lately. I'm hoping next week eases up a bit and I can catch up.
This is the beautiful throw I won in a raffle by Promised Land Dachshund Rescue.
I really wanted to get a picture of both the pups with the throw but Rocky refused to cooperate. Skittlez was more than happy to snuggle with me while we were having our winter weather.
Arizona got a whole bunch of snow - 40 inches up in Flagstaff, 2 feet in Payson. Our Superstition Mountains were covered and Four Peaks were incredibly beautiful covered in snow. I didn't get a chance to get out to take any pictures so google snow in Arizona and you can see some of the beauty.
At our house we did not get any snow for which I'm grateful but we had rain and more rain and more rain. Steve, from our park, took this picture of our detention pond. Horseshoes - no, Kayaking - yes.
Meanwhile Rocky was making himself comfortable on my pillow.
This week the weather is back to normal - high 70's during the day and in the lower 50's at night. Perfect.
I started this last Tuesday so hopefully I can get it finished today and posted.
Jim got his new battery booster (pacemaker) this morning. The surgery took awhile longer than was expected and the doctor explained that he had a great deal of difficulty getting the wire into the left ventricle but was finally successful.
He will be coming home tomorrow and I'm not sure who will be happier - me or Rocky.
I got to bring Jim home on Wednesday. The recovery from the surgery itself is doing great. But Jim has had terrible stomach pains that don't seem to have anything to do with the surgery. At first we figured they were gas cramps caused by the pain medication or his not being able to eat before the surgery. However, those kinds of problems should have been resolved with a day or two and he's still having pain. He also doesn't want to eat anything. That's not good for a diabetic so I'm doing the best I can to get some food in him.
We put in a call to the doctor's office but as per usual we did not get a call back. He also called the hospital follow up number and that was a waste of time. If he's not better by Monday we will be going to Urgent Care.
I'm really hoping that next week sees a big improvement for all of us.
This is the beautiful throw I won in a raffle by Promised Land Dachshund Rescue.
I really wanted to get a picture of both the pups with the throw but Rocky refused to cooperate. Skittlez was more than happy to snuggle with me while we were having our winter weather.
Arizona got a whole bunch of snow - 40 inches up in Flagstaff, 2 feet in Payson. Our Superstition Mountains were covered and Four Peaks were incredibly beautiful covered in snow. I didn't get a chance to get out to take any pictures so google snow in Arizona and you can see some of the beauty.
At our house we did not get any snow for which I'm grateful but we had rain and more rain and more rain. Steve, from our park, took this picture of our detention pond. Horseshoes - no, Kayaking - yes.
Meanwhile Rocky was making himself comfortable on my pillow.
This week the weather is back to normal - high 70's during the day and in the lower 50's at night. Perfect.
I started this last Tuesday so hopefully I can get it finished today and posted.
Jim got his new battery booster (pacemaker) this morning. The surgery took awhile longer than was expected and the doctor explained that he had a great deal of difficulty getting the wire into the left ventricle but was finally successful.
He will be coming home tomorrow and I'm not sure who will be happier - me or Rocky.
I got to bring Jim home on Wednesday. The recovery from the surgery itself is doing great. But Jim has had terrible stomach pains that don't seem to have anything to do with the surgery. At first we figured they were gas cramps caused by the pain medication or his not being able to eat before the surgery. However, those kinds of problems should have been resolved with a day or two and he's still having pain. He also doesn't want to eat anything. That's not good for a diabetic so I'm doing the best I can to get some food in him.
We put in a call to the doctor's office but as per usual we did not get a call back. He also called the hospital follow up number and that was a waste of time. If he's not better by Monday we will be going to Urgent Care.
I'm really hoping that next week sees a big improvement for all of us.
Nothing is ever easy! I will be praying for you and Jim, I promise.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is a perfect camouflage.
Oh my! You have had a time of it. I hope Jim feels better soon! Hugs to you both.
ReplyDeleteI thought he looked better, in the short time we were there. Hopefully, it will pass.
ReplyDeleteHe looks good in the picture. I hope he gets better fast and you both have an enjoyable winter. It’s no fun to be sick.
ReplyDeleteWe hope Jim feels better soon and is back on his feet. Tell him it will be fishing time soon. That should encourage him.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not fun being sick. Praying everything improves for all of you soon.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe!
It's about time.
Hope Jim feels better soon and you get some rest.
ReplyDeleteOh my, sure hope Jim is feeling better by Monday. Enough is enough!! Keeping you both in my prayers. That is a beautiful throw that you won!!
ReplyDeletePraying for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThose stomach pains don't sound good to me at all. Hopefully they will get sorted and out and Jim will be back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteWishing Jim a speedy recover for what is giving him this stomach pain. Hate when Dr. don't call back.
ReplyDeleteGood gracious. No food and insulin - bad business. Hope you find out what the stomach pain is soon. And, yes, I know about doctor's not calling you back. So irritating.
ReplyDeleteGlad all went well with the operation now to take care of the stomach pains. good luck.
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery was a success.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all and hope all is well by now...
ReplyDeleteTake Care and God Bless
Love those doggie pics! Hope all goes well for Jim!
ReplyDeleteSure hope Jim feels better and things return to normal soon!
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