health – Dinky on the Farm

Juicing

I was given a brand new juicer. I do not eat many vegetables and thought this would be a good way to get some vitamins in my system. My first recipe was oranges, lemons and strawberries. That was really good. Ok I might be able to do this. I read the recipe book and offContinue reading “Juicing”

Detached Retina Update

Update on my last post. My spider floater is a residual part of a previous cataract and will be absorbed by my body. Cool.

Detached Retina

February before last I detached my retina and had to have emergency surgery. I was asked by the doctors if I had had any blunt trama to the head. None that I can recall I said. A few months later I had a rip in my other retina. I was told it is very uncommonContinue reading “Detached Retina”

A Night In The Stroke Ward

I have had some of the worst days of my life recently. My husband has been having some mental struggles since Christmas of last year. Here is a quick review of what’s been happening. We thought Chuck had a stroke around Christmas. Turns out it was seizures. The doctor said it was pseudodementia because heContinue reading “A Night In The Stroke Ward”

OMG I am out of the negative

OMG. I have just finished my first week of Weight Watchers. It is a weight loss program based on counting exchanges. The plan gives me 23 exchanges per day plus additional exchanges of around 23. If you exercise you get credited more points. Last week I added extra steps and thought I was eating prettyContinue reading “OMG I am out of the negative”

Mornings

I do not know why I wake up at 5 in the morning. I need all the rest I can get. The past three weeks have been very stressful. I am ready to start sharing my story. I feel this is a story that should be written down. It is full of emotions and IContinue reading “Mornings”

Ice Cream

Who does not love ice cream? I adore it. As a child some of my fondest memories were about ice cream. My father would often take us to the Dairy Queen for a dipped cone. I remember one night after watching the Miss America pageant we went for ice cream. I could not have beenContinue reading “Ice Cream”

Diabetes Dementia Chocolates and Soap

Today was very busy and very interesting. I babysat my grandson. I also worked on an art project. Chuck, my husband spent the day resting in our bedroom. Chuck has dementia and diabetes. I prepared his breakfast and went about my business. Chuck likes to snack on unhealthy items. I try to give him luxuryContinue reading “Diabetes Dementia Chocolates and Soap”

Daddy

Prayers for my 93year young daddy. He got a pacemaker yesterday. He did well with the procedure and told me he is mailing me information on insulin. OK thank you.