ButterflyLois

Amputee life before and after...

Monday, August 21, 2006

~Cleaning, Cleaning~


Raelynn came today and boy did we get alot done..My apt.
sure looks nice.. Not so cluttery.. I have a tv in my living room
that I need to have taken out..It works..but its so old that Its not
worth having, as it doesnt pick up cable or anything..So Im going
to get rid of it.. I need a place for the humidifier any way. I am
really pleased at how nice its looking.. I should make some new
curtains for under the sink as well it would really help to brighten
and look nicer.. Alot of things we put away today and Rae washed
off alot of the smaller pieces I have and I had fun straightening out
my drawers..they were really a mess and now at least I can find
what I am looking for..


Needless to say, all this was strenuous on my arms..I just couldnt
do alot and the muscles underneath the upper part of my arm
hurt from having to hold them up since the counter top is so high
even the drawers when I open them come right to my arm pits..
theyre really high..and to keep my arms up doing stuff just makes
them ache..They get enough of a work out just moving this chair
50 times just to do one little thing..If my front wheels are aiming the
wrong way well its wheel this way wheel that way to get in the
direction your going.. And to carry something in one hand doesnt
work cuz then you just go around in circles..you have to keep changing
hands..to wheel each one to be able to go straight..


We were going to move my power chair into my sewing room but
it has totally drained which it shouldnt have done..so I have it charging
in the dining room.. They said I can get a new one maybe this year,
so maybe I can get one that works half way right and doesnt have a
mind of its own like this one does.. They said it wasnt programmed
before they delivered it whatever that means.. All I know is it did
and still does power spurts and goes so fast..well I have dents in my
wall to prove it lol...

OH..some have said they dont know what some of the signs are here
that I use like lol..or :-) the lol..means to laugh out loud, and this is just
a smiley face..:-) or this is too :-D.. its the older version they used
for computers before the yellow smileys came out.. the sign with the
;-) is a wink.. and this is a kiss.. * I cant think of any others I use..
if there are any that you dont understand just write to me and I will try
to tell you what they are. I think thats mostly what I use tho.but well I
do have a tendency to forget..

Was so funny today, Raelynn talks very softly and she can stand right
next to me and im sayin "what? what?" lol I think Im going deaf lol No,
I have a broken ear drum on that side..and plus..Im blind in that eye as
well I explained to her if she comes up to me on that side I wont see
her until she taps me on the shoulder, and I probly wont hear her lol..
Well I am really pooped we worked hard today and It really looks nice
in here.. I am going to get a pudding and go and lay and see how long
I can watch tv before I fall asleep..These pills are making me really
draggy.. So Im off to raid the fridge..nitey nite :-)

Y'all have a good one now Y'hear ? Luv ya ..and thanks.. :-)
Always, Lois ****

God Bless you is my prayer today,
I'm so honored to call you "friend";
I pray the Lord will keep you safe,
Until I write again....

6 Comments:

  • At 6:52 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    My Dear Lois,
    Perhaps the folks who don't understand your symbols should be told to turn their heads to the left to see the little faces? Here's me ;o) the guy with a big nose and only one eye!!!lolol
    I'm glad you are pleased with your tidy-up. I know how it feels - it was like that when Management helped me get my shop straight.
    Don't over-do it, Hon, and be careful with that back - we don't want that aching, do we?
    Lots of love and great big hugs from
    Raife

     
  • At 7:04 AM, Blogger Lois said…

    Good Morning Raife,
    Yes, I never thought Of explaining it that way LOL...

    I woke up today, and I thought was saturday lol.. Dont ya hate when that happens?? lol..
    Hope you have a good day, I got up early again..dratz. lol..

    Always, Lois ****

     
  • At 7:20 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    We live in a giant sculpture. As we move things around it affects the whole sculpture. I have a cleaning woman come on Mondays and after she leaves some things get moved around the kitchen just slightly. It takes me 5 minutes to find them all.

     
  • At 7:32 AM, Blogger Lois said…

    Morning Momar,
    Yes, I know just what you mean. I have places I keep things, where Im used to them being.. We re-arranged some of my tools etc..so they are now back in their places.. I feel better..

    Hope all is ok by you..
    Always, Lois ****

     
  • At 9:12 AM, Blogger Gray said…

    Wow, you were busy!

    I could use Raelynn's help. I am behind on my cleaning.

     
  • At 9:42 AM, Blogger Lois said…

    Morning Gray,
    Ya we got alot done, it looks really nice.. Ive been working today too but Ive had to take a break. I get too close to my "overload" button lol I have a tendency to do that. :-)
    Hope you have a good day today..I got up at 4:30 Im ready for a nap already. lol..
    Always, Lois ****

     

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