SUMMER FUN WAS NEARLY SUMMER TRAGEDY

Last week Eric had a motorcycle wreck going to work when a deer ran in front of him. Thankfully he was not seriously hurt. Roadburn, bruises, and broken clavicle.  They put in a plate and 12 screws and he is healing.

Feel so lucky that God was touching him.  

Sunday was Ty, his son's graduation. There was one happy celebration that we could all be together to celebrate. I will be forever thankful that this turned out well.

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY...NUMBER 77

This year I ask the girls to take me to Hamburger Marys, a Drag Queen place.,  They had been and it looked like fun,and a new experience for me.. I am trying to do something different on my birthdays from now on out.  Wild crazy and unusual stuff.. After 70 you should do that.

We ate, drank bottomless Mimosas and were well entertained.  I just had a grand old time.

THE GOOD NEWS IS I AM LOSING WEIGHT

April 25, 2015 I had 6 bottom teeth pulled and implants put in to hold dentures securely.  Well in about 3 or 4 months when implant is healed to bone.  Til then it is regular dentures.  

Was pretty rough the first 3 or 4 days and stayed pretty pilled up.  The dentures are rubbing and made my mouth sore so have had them out a couple days.  Get stitches out Friday. Next week will have them relined and adjusted so hopefully they will not be to bad for a few months. 

Gave me a jumpstart on losing a few more pounds.  Have not felt like exercising though, so will need to get back with that.

I hope this works out like it is supposed to.  Will not know until the process is complete.

Today was not a good day in the family. Eric had a motorcycle wreck going to work when a deer ran in front of him.  Skinned up and broken clavical.  May have to have surgery.  It could have been so much worse and I am so thankful he was not hurt worse.

Jackie has been having some breathing problems, and Jim too her to ER today.  Has been battling bronchitis for a few weeks. She is getting some testing and seeing a lung specialist next week.  Will also get her annual heart tests done too, so hopefully she will be feeling better.  She quit traveling and took a permanent job now, and loves the house she has rented.  She needs to have some stable good times for awhile to enjoy her grandkids.

This is going to be in my prayers constantly.

SPRING/SUMMER IS CREEPING IN

The past few days show hope that summer is soon.  I am still waiting to be scheduled for dental surgery. Went to get temporary dentures made that I will wear until my implants heal.  They should be ready so we can move forward soon. 

I am so excited that I have lost 2 more pounds.  Have been sticking to my no sweets and low carb eating and it seems to be paying off. Stepped up exercise and that has helped.  I should get a bump when I get my teeth pulled with liquid diet for a few days, and then probably not being to enthusiastic about chewing for awhile.

Soon it will be time to put out some pretty plants, and watch the flowers bloom.

It is my favorite time of the year anticipating summer..

DECISION IS MADE

Had my dental surgeon consult March 2 to see if my bones are good for dental implants.  They are.  

Very costly, but I have always dreaded lower dentures.  Made the decision today to move forward with it. Plans are in motion and within a week or so will have a date to have remaining 6 lower teeth removed and implants put in to hold dentures.  Will take 3 to 4 month for them to heal so I can get the permanent dentures. So will have to wear regular ones during that time.  

Here is hoping this works as intended and will be a happy camper by mid summer.

Update: Had impressions taken today, March 12, for dentures to wear until implants heal.  Will soon get a date for the dental surgery.

SPRING FORWARD

A week from this coming Sunday, we spring forward on our clocks.  And it will be MaRCH,  I am looking forward to this being a sign that Spring is shortly coming along too.  This has been a waaaaaaaay toooooooo looooooooooooong a winter.

i need sunshine and green grass.  And blooming things.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

My granddaughter just put a post on Facebook this evening reminding me that I got my first tattoo for my 70th birthday. Time does go by so fast, it does not seem like it has been that long...7 years this April.

I got to thinking of the things that I finally got to do after I turned 70 in addition to a tattoo.

I went to Las Vegas with the girls to celebrate my daughters 50th birthday.

Finally got to see an ocean, went to Los Angeles, CA with 2 of my daughters and their friends. Put my feet in the ocean for the first time, and saw lots of wonderful sights. We rented a place in the Hollywood Hills with a hot tub and great view on the patio.

Last summer we went to a Family Reunion in West Virginia with most of the family getting to go.

Last year they started a bus to the Casino in Oklahoma once a week, and we have gone on it several times. Farther than the KC casinos, but nice not to have to drive.

This year in October, I went to Conceal and Carry Weapons Class, and the target test. Got 20 out of 20 shots in the target on the practice and 18 out of 20 on the test. Now I have my Conceal and Carry License. Doubtful that I will ever carry, but can if I want.

I need to add some more adventures to this list before that big 80 comes.  Once 75 went by now time is really flying. So I need to make the downhill ride worth it.

On April 19,th, 77th Birthday, the girls took me for an adventure.  Went to a Drag Queen Brunch at Hamburger Mary's in Kansas City...bottomless Mimosas and entertainment.