Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Sorry for the long delay in writing my blog

Some of you are such faithful readers and I thank you for that.


Since before Easter, I have had recurring bouts of sickness which seem to last for days and days.

I finally called Teleheath to get some advice on how to fix this situation.  I am contageous so do not want to go to my doctor's office.

Telehealth is a free service staffed by registered nurses  here in Ontario and they were very helpful to me.  I have not been able to eat or drink even water for several days which is not good.  You can tell something is wrong if I do not have my morning coffee!

Especially the lack of  water is the most dangerous as I could not handle taking my meds with water so had to skip them.  The nurse was not too happy about that.  Considering my rather fragile health it is dangerous not to have the meds.

Alas for me, I seem to have a deep cough and have lost my voice from time time.  There are some people who would find that a very diserable thing, ha, ha.  This bout is a little different from the others for some reason.

I am missing so many nice things this week.  Our women's group and a pot luck. I was going to make a couscous salad to bring.  Tomorrow is our regular group of friends who go out for lunch once a month.  Saturday at St. John's there is a very good rummage sale but I just too weak at the moment to even think of going.  I'd really like to be better to go to that, but I don't want anybody else to get this miserable virus!   It is only once a year.

I did go to the Past Chairs Black Tie event at the club. It was very nice but three quarters through the meal I had to leave abruptly.  Our wonderful membership director went to get my cane for me and my purse so that I could leave quietly.


I have not been well since last Wednesday.

I sure hope things will improve shortly!

Thanks for dropping by.






Sunday, April 1, 2018

Easter Sunday

I had so looked forward to going to St. John's today as it is not only Easter but the Sunday service which starts at 11 a.m.

Also my son had invited me for dinner but alas, both those plans have fallen through as I have some type of miserable virus which will not let go.  I would have loved to have gone.  However, I have no appetite at all and this has been for several days now.


In order to amuse mysellf, I have been concocting different recipes for essential oils.  I am now trying one out  with lemongrass, lavendar and tea tree oil plus apple cider vinegar and water.  It is a spray on deodorant.  I made one before with just lemongrass and lavendar and it worked quite well, but I forgot to write down the recipe so had to search for another one.

My friend Asma called and wanted to visit me from Toronto tomorrow but alas, that also has to fall through as I sure don't want her to catch this silly virus, We had a lovely long talk on the phone though and once I am better, we will get together. Hopefully the weather will be warmer then so we can go down to the waterfront.

My friend Mohamed arrived safely in Chicago and each day he sends me a message so I know that he is doing fine with his sisters and brother.  They are celebrating his 75th birthday. 

I continue to work on the family tree and find it fascinating!  Through my son, who found another with his exact name through Facebook, we have been in contact and it is wonderful to find more relatives.  They live in  St. Albert, Alta.   We are all connected by a great grandfather and great grandmother and we even have their pictures and marriage certificate.


The sad thing is that I met one of my relatives in Dundas at a concert many years ago, but he did not know his family history and he has now died.  The Alta. family know of him as they met him and his parents and siblings when they did a cross country tour.

I did print of his obit in the Spec though so it will go in the family tree history.

I continue to cat sit Ali Cat - it must be at least 3 or 4 weeks now.  There still is no decision yet by the doctors when my friend can come home if at all.   Ali Cat is so lonely so I may just have to bring her upstairs, but Gemma and her do not like each other.  I have tried before and Gemma just stays in my room and won't come out. Ali Cat is more the dominant cat unfortunately and it is Gemma's forever home.

It is a little problem for me but in the meantime, I have asked the family to try and find a family member who will take the cat in until and if  my friend is allowed home.  Her suster Jeff from England called this morning and we chatted for a few minutes.

That is about all the news for now.  Have a wonderful and Blessed Easter.