Christmas Countdown - 2016

[SnowflakeMom]

Mixed report...my brother saw him said he looked kind of out of it but was still responsive to him knew he was there. Dr. said 70% water in his lungs is down to 30% but she was concerned because he's still breathing heavy because of the water in his lungs (yet supposedly his breathing is what's making the water go down) so I guess it's a catch 22. They could put him back on a breathing tube/machine if we wanted but I think they'd rather not because it's almost like a step backwards. He's been breathing for 24 hours on his own (even though it's been a bit more heavy than normal). I don't know what to think at this point. Just hoping for the best.

Keeping Nitro in my prayers...I hope is breathing is better soon and he has a restful night. So hard when our furkids are not well.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Dinner sounds amazing, as usual!!
Hope you have a wonderful day, friend!
xo

Thank you Snowflake!
Hope you're having a nice night ~
Sending hugs and prayers ♥
xo

Good Pinesday morning, my Christmas friends!

First, I'd like to ask for extra prayers this morning for my friend and boss, Russell. He's gone to a meeting with another doctor for a second opinion on his ALS diagnosis. Please remember him in your thoughts & prayers today.

We've been so preoccupied with Jacob's graduation that I feel Like Elizabeth was sort of left behind. We had honors night for her grade last night, and she got several awards, including honor roll, and the subject award for biology! What a smart girl I have!

I hope y'all have a great day!

I will continue to keep Russel and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Congratulations to Elizabeth, that's wonderful news!

More food talk! Lol It sounds delicious HMG!! I hope you see some sunshine today & have a wonderful day!

Thank you so much Holiday!
Hope your day went well and that you have a great night!

Good morning and Happy Pines Day HMG!
Love me some meatballs. I'm gonna have to ask the Mrs. to make me some soon. YUM!

Have a great day and soak up some sun if you get the chance!

Thanks Rich!
Hope you have a nice night!

Sadly, I already know what the cost will be for the minimal amount of work, and it has ruined my day. I was mentally prepared for possibly one failed root canal, but not two plus a possible fracture. The physical pain to come is less important to me today than the financial pain.

I'm so sorry you have to go through this MerryCarey. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers (((hugs)))

Mixed report...my brother saw him said he looked kind of out of it but was still responsive to him knew he was there. Dr. said 70% water in his lungs is down to 30% but she was concerned because he's still breathing heavy because of the water in his lungs (yet supposedly his breathing is what's making the water go down) so I guess it's a catch 22. They could put him back on a breathing tube/machine if we wanted but I think they'd rather not because it's almost like a step backwards. He's been breathing for 24 hours on his own (even though it's been a bit more heavy than normal). I don't know what to think at this point. Just hoping for the best.

I hope Nitro improves over night, I will be praying for him and for you as well.
xx

 

[snowflake22]

I just read your update on the situation, poor Nitro. I really hope that he will continue to improve overnight. Keeping both of you in my thoughts.


Hope your body is fighting back any uncoming cold and that you are feeling better tonight.


It's so great that you were able to help that husky and find his owner so quickly. Bet Gracie had fun meeting a new friend.


Harlowe is a true champ, taking her meds regularly again.

Sunshine and warming temperatures started today, felt so good to open the windows and patio door again. I can't wait for my day off on Friday to really enjoy the sun. Have a great evening everyone!

Thank you, Martine
I'm proud of her & so relieved.

Enjoy the sunshine and warm up!

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you Snowflake!
Hope you're having a nice night ~
Sending hugs and prayers ♥
xo




I will continue to keep Russel and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Congratulations to Elizabeth, that's wonderful news!



Thank you so much Holiday!
Hope your day went well and that you have a great night!



Thanks Rich!
Hope you have a nice night!



I'm so sorry you have to go through this MerryCarey. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers (((hugs)))



I hope Nitro improves over night, I will be praying for him and for you as well.
xx

Thank you, HmG~ We appreciate them!
Hope you're having a nice night, as well!
Sending lots of love, hugs, and prayers back your way
Xo

 

[Rich]

Oh Merry, that is discouraging. Will pray that unexpected blessing will come your way to pay for all the work that needs to be done . ((((HUGS))))


So difficult to get that kind of diagnosis. Will be praying for Russell and all close to him that they will have peace in the midst of this storm.

Perfect song.

 

[Rich]

yeah, digital photography course is done !!! 98 %

Woot! Woot! Congrats!
Finish strong.

 

[Rich]

Whew. I'm exhausted. I've been supervising the installation of the Pines New outdoor climbing wall all day. The professionals just got done. Who wants to be the first on it?

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As for me, I'm going to enjoy a pot of Carl's new bbq potato chip blend.

No way! I got dizzy just looking at it.

 

[Rich]

*gulp* I'm afraid of heights.

Me too!

 

[Rich]

Thank you both.

Praying for you too Merry!

 

[xmas365]

Is this the Patriots fan BIL?

Yep! I guess you can call those his 2 main faults.

 

[Rich]

Mixed report...my brother saw him said he looked kind of out of it but was still responsive to him knew he was there. Dr. said 70% water in his lungs is down to 30% but she was concerned because he's still breathing heavy because of the water in his lungs (yet supposedly his breathing is what's making the water go down) so I guess it's a catch 22. They could put him back on a breathing tube/machine if we wanted but I think they'd rather not because it's almost like a step backwards. He's been breathing for 24 hours on his own (even though it's been a bit more heavy than normal). I don't know what to think at this point. Just hoping for the best.

Hoping for the best Edge.

 

[xmas365]

Merry Morning and Happy Pines Day.
Not sure how we got to mid week already but it's here!
Pouring rain out. I so miss those dry sunny days. I hope we get a few days of it again sometime.

Off to a good start so far. My eldest received a high achiever's award at assembly this morning and I was invited to see him receive it Proud momma alert!

Have a great day everyone. Must dash but see you all later.

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Congrats to your oldest!

 

[Rich]

Yep! I guess you can call those his 2 main faults.

Too funny. (I'm a Colts fan. I dislike hate the Patriots)

 

[xmas365]

Good Wednesday Morning MMC! Happy Pines Day! Had a rough day with Nitro yesterday who went to the Dr. to get checked on and renew his prescription. Seems like every time he goes to the Dr. he winds up in worse condition than when he arrives. He had a seizure as soon as he got there and his lungs filled up with water. My brother had taken him but I guess it was bad enough where they weren't sure if he was gonna make it (you can imagine how I felt getting that text at work). He does have seizures sometimes (maybe 1 every couple of months) but magically as he goes to the Dr. he gets upset I guess and it causes him to have a bad reaction. Anyway, they found some loose skin on the inside of his throat that they said he does not need and is blocking his airways some. He was on a breathing tube yesterday afternoon. They did a surgery to remove the skin blocking his throat and called last night to let us know that he was off the tube, breathing on his own (not perfect but they said far better than he was during the day) and his lungs that were 70% filled with water now most of that was gone and they hoped that the rest would go away as he continued breathing on his own. Not sure what kind of update we'll get this morning but it is pretty scary.
Other than that, I'm just going to work and hope you all have a good Wednesday. See you at the Pines!

I will keep Nitro and all of you in my thoughts.

 

[xmas365]

Well Made you've volunteered or been volunteered .

Or how we refer to it at work: "Voluntold"

 

[snowflake22]

Yep! I guess you can call those his 2 main faults.

Ha!

 

[xmas365]

What? You couldn't make it through 444 posts? LOL! Have a good day at work!

Nope, I ended up stopping with 51 posts to go, I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. I come on tonight and have to get caught up with 285 posts. Chatterboxes!

 

[xmas365]

Good Pinesday morning, my Christmas friends!

First, I'd like to ask for extra prayers this morning for my friend and boss, Russell. He's gone to a meeting with another doctor for a second opinion on his ALS diagnosis. Please remember him in your thoughts & prayers today.

We've been so preoccupied with Jacob's graduation that I feel Like Elizabeth was sort of left behind. We had honors night for her grade last night, and she got several awards, including honor roll, and the subject award for biology! What a smart girl I have!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Russell is in my thoughts.

 

[xmas365]

Wont be long electric company will be crying poverty because its so cold nobody is using AC..lol

They will raise the rates again right as everyone puts up their Christmas lights like it seems they do every year.

 

[Edge612]

Me too!

I can't understand people jumping out of planes. I barely want to get on one cause I'm afraid of heights. Why would I want to jump out of it?