Well the day started out with a chill in the air after that much needed rainfall on Sunday morning. I'm still battling this cough and deep lung congestion so I guess tomorrow I will call a doctor and get some antibiotics. I'm just not a person who likes to take drugs but after 4 weeks of this stuff its time to seek help other than my home remedies. I have rested pretty much the last 3 days, no real physical activity other than riding my bike to the library today which actually made me feel good. I miss the wet shirt workout's that come with pickle ball. Oh well my son-in-law went to the doctor today and he has walking pneumonia so naturally I really heard it from my side of the family that I need to be evaluated as well.
After my quiet time and oatmeal breakfast I just lounged around until it warmed up enough to pick green beans and play outside with Ava. She came over for a couple hours while both Amy and Tyler had to go to the doctor and do some shopping. Ava is such a cutie and she brings so much joy to our lives. She loves to be outside plays with bug's, picking flower heads and playing in the dirt. Amy came around 1 PM and those guys took off around 2 for her afternoon nap. I napped and read until it was time to help with dinner. Nancy cooked collards and kale together which were super good as well as some wild rice and then pan fried some Mahi Mahi in a corn flake crust. It was out of this world delicious. Its definitely a favorite with me. Well will close for now, LATER
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday
Well we were awaken during the early morning hours to a thunderstorm and some much needed rain. After our quiet time and breakfast we headed over to Tampa to worship. We experienced some great worship music then listened to a missionary who is heading back to the Amazon basin with his wife and daughter. What a remarkable job being done in Brazil to reach those third world people for CHRIST.
After church we stopped off at CVS to get some type of expectorant for my cough. The pharmacist recommended Musinix as the best OTC for that problem. I guess I will have to lay low next week from any physical activity in other words no pickle ball, to appease Nancy. We came back and enjoyed a salad and left over pizzas for lunch. I laid around and watched NCAA, fast pitch girls soft ball from USF and then the final NCAA with N.C. whupping up on Oklahoma big time. We just snacked for dinner with some homemade bean burritos.
Well I hope this Musinix works as I hate to lay around but I did get a little reading in and Nancy and myself talked to Ms. Helen in the mountains. This should be a busy week as Nancy's older brother Eric is flying in Tuesday for a week from Michigan. There goes my weight loss program as there will be lots of good meals both here and at G/G's. Until LATER
After church we stopped off at CVS to get some type of expectorant for my cough. The pharmacist recommended Musinix as the best OTC for that problem. I guess I will have to lay low next week from any physical activity in other words no pickle ball, to appease Nancy. We came back and enjoyed a salad and left over pizzas for lunch. I laid around and watched NCAA, fast pitch girls soft ball from USF and then the final NCAA with N.C. whupping up on Oklahoma big time. We just snacked for dinner with some homemade bean burritos.
Well I hope this Musinix works as I hate to lay around but I did get a little reading in and Nancy and myself talked to Ms. Helen in the mountains. This should be a busy week as Nancy's older brother Eric is flying in Tuesday for a week from Michigan. There goes my weight loss program as there will be lots of good meals both here and at G/G's. Until LATER
Saturday
The day started out with me still hacking this deep chest tickle and with Nancy complaining of a sore throat. Then she began to complain her tongue was swollen as well as her throat. We called the pharmacy and sure enough it seems she may be allergic to this new BP medicine so she stopped that immediately. That is such a bummer as the medicine in just 2 doses dropped her pressure down remarkable. We did our quiet time then I decided to do nothing thinking that course of action may help my body get over this coughing.
Amy and Ava came for lunch and we played inside as it was very windy all day. We had to once again turn the A/C back on as the humidity began to rise. We were supposed to help with Angelfood distribution in the morning but we thought better not due to our health issues. We were supposed to meet up with our house church for Element to donate blood to the Florida Blood Services at 4 PM in Pinellas Park at the mall then all have dinner together at BJ'S Restaurant. We decided to go and support out group, Nancy's sore throat disappeared as well as the swelling and I had been sucking down DayQuil all day so we went but did not give blood. 6 of us were eligible to give to blood and a couple gave enough blood for 6 transfusion's where by the process puts back into your body plasma at the same time as pumping the blood out. Nancy and I were eligible but because of her BP troubles and my being sickly we opted out to donate at this time.
We all then walked over to BJ'S for dinner. The food was very good, a little pricey and once we were seated good service. Nancy and I shared a large veggie pizza. We brought home enough for lunch today. We got back home around 8:30 then just chilled the rest of the evening with her flipping channels and me on some NCAA.
This morning we are heading over to Element Church in Tampa and are taking Dan with us as his wife Carol, daughter Amber and grandson are going down to visit son Andrew in West Palm Beach. We were awaken to the sound of much needed rain around 3 AM and some thunder and lightning. It's very dark and overcast as I write but hopefully we will get some more rain as we are just totally dried out. Lakes, ponds and rivers are drying up, would be nice to have some of that Fargo, N.D.water down here. Well will close for now as I need to get ready to head to Tampa. LATER
Amy and Ava came for lunch and we played inside as it was very windy all day. We had to once again turn the A/C back on as the humidity began to rise. We were supposed to help with Angelfood distribution in the morning but we thought better not due to our health issues. We were supposed to meet up with our house church for Element to donate blood to the Florida Blood Services at 4 PM in Pinellas Park at the mall then all have dinner together at BJ'S Restaurant. We decided to go and support out group, Nancy's sore throat disappeared as well as the swelling and I had been sucking down DayQuil all day so we went but did not give blood. 6 of us were eligible to give to blood and a couple gave enough blood for 6 transfusion's where by the process puts back into your body plasma at the same time as pumping the blood out. Nancy and I were eligible but because of her BP troubles and my being sickly we opted out to donate at this time.
We all then walked over to BJ'S for dinner. The food was very good, a little pricey and once we were seated good service. Nancy and I shared a large veggie pizza. We brought home enough for lunch today. We got back home around 8:30 then just chilled the rest of the evening with her flipping channels and me on some NCAA.
This morning we are heading over to Element Church in Tampa and are taking Dan with us as his wife Carol, daughter Amber and grandson are going down to visit son Andrew in West Palm Beach. We were awaken to the sound of much needed rain around 3 AM and some thunder and lightning. It's very dark and overcast as I write but hopefully we will get some more rain as we are just totally dried out. Lakes, ponds and rivers are drying up, would be nice to have some of that Fargo, N.D.water down here. Well will close for now as I need to get ready to head to Tampa. LATER
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday
Well the day started out as usual with my quiet time and oatmeal for breakfast before heading out on the bike to the Rec. There were 9 players and I wimped out after an hour and a half of continuous play. I was just bushed. I will be glad when then chest congestion is gone so all afternoon I have been sucking on the DayQuil. The coughing has slowed a great deal, now to just get my strength back. The weather today was once again just perfect with low 80's, no humidity and a good strong breeze.
After lunch I sat out in the yard with Amy and Ava as Nancy went out to the Olive Garden with her 2 girlfriend; Carol and Daisy. Amy left around 2 PM to put Ava down for her afternoon nap then came back around 5 PM for dinner. I grilled pork chops and Nancy sauteed some fresh mushrooms, baked a couple of spuds and I had a fresh salad.
Tomorrow will be a big day as it Angelfood Distribution day at Calvary Chapel then our house church for Element is meeting to give blood and blood platelets; then meet for dinner afterwards. It should be a full day then on Sunday we will meet for the gathering at Element at 10 AM this week taking Amy and Ava along. We are fore casted for some rain on Saturday night/Sunday morning. Wow do we ever need rain. Well will close for now LATER.
After lunch I sat out in the yard with Amy and Ava as Nancy went out to the Olive Garden with her 2 girlfriend; Carol and Daisy. Amy left around 2 PM to put Ava down for her afternoon nap then came back around 5 PM for dinner. I grilled pork chops and Nancy sauteed some fresh mushrooms, baked a couple of spuds and I had a fresh salad.
Tomorrow will be a big day as it Angelfood Distribution day at Calvary Chapel then our house church for Element is meeting to give blood and blood platelets; then meet for dinner afterwards. It should be a full day then on Sunday we will meet for the gathering at Element at 10 AM this week taking Amy and Ava along. We are fore casted for some rain on Saturday night/Sunday morning. Wow do we ever need rain. Well will close for now LATER.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday was another usual morning with quiet time and oatmeal breakfast then off to the Rec. for pickle ball. I managed 2 hours of hard play but was bushed when I got home. I can still feel the effects of that chest congestion from all this pollen in the air. I laid around after watering the garden and read until it was time for Amy and Ava to give me a ride to church to help Nancy with the fellowship meal. Speaking of Nancy she is having a real tough time with this new diuretic drug for her blood pressure. We had to pick up a new real blood pressure prescription on the way home so she could start it today(Thursday). Nancy's fellowship meal was a real treat and possibly our last Shepherd's Pie prepared at SFBC as she is giving up that ministry when we leave for the mountains in May.
Thursday morning was the usual as well except for the breakfast as I ate Cheerios for a change along with banana. I did 2 hours of pickle ball then spent the rest of the day entertaining Ava and reading. The chest congestion seems a little better with not near as much coughing, Yea. Nancy fixed a pot of Zuppa soup for dinner which is my favorite with lots of fresh kale in it. Amy and Ava ate with us as Tyler is in Reston, Virginia for his job. He will be gone for a week. Well since not much is happening with us we are expecting a busy week end so will write on Friday. The new blood pressure medicine seems to have made a real difference immediately. Praise the Lord.LATER
Thursday morning was the usual as well except for the breakfast as I ate Cheerios for a change along with banana. I did 2 hours of pickle ball then spent the rest of the day entertaining Ava and reading. The chest congestion seems a little better with not near as much coughing, Yea. Nancy fixed a pot of Zuppa soup for dinner which is my favorite with lots of fresh kale in it. Amy and Ava ate with us as Tyler is in Reston, Virginia for his job. He will be gone for a week. Well since not much is happening with us we are expecting a busy week end so will write on Friday. The new blood pressure medicine seems to have made a real difference immediately. Praise the Lord.LATER
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tuesday
Well the day started out once again like most morning with a few minutes with the Creator in my quiet time then my usual breakfast of oatmeal, cinnamon and honey. After which I jumped on the bike for my ride to the Rec. I needed a long sleeve shirt as the dry crisp air made it feel chilly. The temperature eventually hit 81 in the afternoon but once again no humidity. Man is this beautiful weather.
I did 2 hours of pickle ball play and after yesterday's workout for the games it was nice to not have to wait to play for an hour between matches. I got home in time to water the garden before Amy and Ava came for lunch. I then made a huge fresh salad mostly from all of the veggies from my garden; lettuce(3 kinds), beet greens, kale, radishes, oregano, parsley and basil as well as fresh green beans to go with the salmon and angel hair garlic pasta Nancy fixed for dinner. Wow is that ever a great meal and good for you.
Well after dinner of which Amy and Ava joined us then Nancy and I took off for our weekly Bible Study at the Gispert's. We had a huge group tonight with at least 16-18 folks as we did half of the second chapter in Daniel. Great study and we celebrated 2 members with ice cream and cake as their birthdays are this week. I once again passed on the desserts although I did break down last night and had a bowl of yogurt that was leftover from dinner on Friday night.We just got home so I will talk at you LATER.
I did 2 hours of pickle ball play and after yesterday's workout for the games it was nice to not have to wait to play for an hour between matches. I got home in time to water the garden before Amy and Ava came for lunch. I then made a huge fresh salad mostly from all of the veggies from my garden; lettuce(3 kinds), beet greens, kale, radishes, oregano, parsley and basil as well as fresh green beans to go with the salmon and angel hair garlic pasta Nancy fixed for dinner. Wow is that ever a great meal and good for you.
Well after dinner of which Amy and Ava joined us then Nancy and I took off for our weekly Bible Study at the Gispert's. We had a huge group tonight with at least 16-18 folks as we did half of the second chapter in Daniel. Great study and we celebrated 2 members with ice cream and cake as their birthdays are this week. I once again passed on the desserts although I did break down last night and had a bowl of yogurt that was leftover from dinner on Friday night.We just got home so I will talk at you LATER.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Monday
Well the day started the usual with my quiet time and oatmeal breakfast with cinnamon and honey before heading out to the Rec. for the Good Life Games to play some pickle ball. The morning air was cool enough as a long sleeve shirt was needed while riding my bike.
The gym was set up and there were several players there when I arrived at 8 AM. The luck of the draw gave me and my pardner in the mixed doubles a bye in the first match. It was nearly 9:30 before we finally played and we won the match in straight sets. Next we played a very talented husband and wife team from the Villages(outside of Ocala). We each won a set then in the final and third set we lost by a score of 11-9. This couple went on to win the mixed doubles championship and a gold medal. I would later face the husband part of this team again later in the day when he played in the men's doubles event. This time along with my pardner we beat them in straight sets and we eventually went on after defeating another team to win the championship and a gold medal in that event. All in all we saw some very good players from all over the west coast of Florida. I finally got home around 3 PM and was some what bushed as this chest congestion was still lingering around from last week.
It began to sprinkle rain as I got home and the temperature seemed to be turning cooler. Boy could we use some rain. Well Nancy fixed a great dinner with oven spuds, fresh broccoli and a pan fried steak. Will talk to you LATER.
The gym was set up and there were several players there when I arrived at 8 AM. The luck of the draw gave me and my pardner in the mixed doubles a bye in the first match. It was nearly 9:30 before we finally played and we won the match in straight sets. Next we played a very talented husband and wife team from the Villages(outside of Ocala). We each won a set then in the final and third set we lost by a score of 11-9. This couple went on to win the mixed doubles championship and a gold medal. I would later face the husband part of this team again later in the day when he played in the men's doubles event. This time along with my pardner we beat them in straight sets and we eventually went on after defeating another team to win the championship and a gold medal in that event. All in all we saw some very good players from all over the west coast of Florida. I finally got home around 3 PM and was some what bushed as this chest congestion was still lingering around from last week.
It began to sprinkle rain as I got home and the temperature seemed to be turning cooler. Boy could we use some rain. Well Nancy fixed a great dinner with oven spuds, fresh broccoli and a pan fried steak. Will talk to you LATER.
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