tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29177071121368310002024-03-12T23:25:18.085-07:00Daisy BouquetThe Journal of Mary IsabellaMary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-72307256444851362522012-03-12T14:59:00.002-07:002012-03-12T15:08:34.566-07:00I welcomed a new Great nephew into the world recently<strong>. He is soooooo handsome. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> This brought to mind a funny memory . When our last daughter was born.We went to the store one day and her baby brother wanted to carry her bottle. We let him and as my husband carry our daughter she began crying he reached for her bottle. Our young son was covered with milk. My husband asked him if he had bit the nipple of her bottle. No daddy not me. This was not to funny at the time with our young daughter wanted her lunch. Now it is one of my cherished memories of my children when they were small.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> I have had a swet day today and I wish this for all of you!!</strong><br /><strong></strong>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-12686749544429942032012-02-29T10:13:00.002-08:002012-02-29T10:38:12.112-08:00SPRING<strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> The sights and sounds of Spring are all around.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> We went for a drive in the country yesterday. AAAAAAAAAh what a beautiful, glorious, day. The skies were clear and so very blue. There were gorgeous, yellow buttercups scattered across yards, fields, and the roadside. They seemed to be waving as we drove past them.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> The bright, sun was shinning, giving us light, and warmth. It was in the 70's yesterday, as it is today. A walk through my yard proved to show more signs of an early Spring. Our trees are budding. Everywhere flower bulbs are popping up.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> We had our lunch outside. The wind was blowing, as I held onto my sandwich. I hear my Grandmother whispering in my ear Mary do not rush the season. Sorry but I am ready for This Season we call Spring</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> I love to see all the baby animals. The little chicks, ducks and bunnies. As a child we received these as gifts for Easter.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> This morning I awoke early to the sounds of birds outside my window. Went out on the porch and saw a beautiful red breasted, Robin in my yard.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> Yes my friends; I HAVE SPRING FEVER!!!!!!!!!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> </strong>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-21193215809177026562012-02-09T18:17:00.000-08:002012-02-09T18:32:06.468-08:00Catching Up<div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"></span> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> Hi Ladies,</div><div> </div><div>To say I have missed all of you is a huge under statement!! I have so much to tell. We will begin with my health.</div><div> </div><div> My doctors have found the right meds. I feel soooooooo much better than I did last year at this time. I do have to take a lot of meds. but I HAVE MY LIFE BACK ! This time last year my life consisted of sitting in the den all day and night crying. I shudder to think of it now. I thank God each day for my blessing.</div><div> </div><div>I can now do the things I enjoy again. I am still teaching my kids and making crafts with them. We are going to make Valentines this Sunday.</div><div> </div><div>I will be back tomorrow with a story to tell!!!! Love you all.</div><div> </div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-27492171765750279412012-02-07T15:30:00.000-08:002012-02-07T15:32:16.098-08:00This is a test to see if Blogger will let me post. It has been that I could not post or leave you comments. Let us see if this will work.<br /><br /><br />Love all of you MaryMary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-85715446870507194002011-10-08T14:08:00.000-07:002011-10-08T14:13:08.768-07:00Thank you!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsUzPKD0GweBo7uhqje3lE3tXR0JeaXHNRab3vokg1lMK-SZEYZ-aV2YQO-Dq8C_m8gdImwNknhXnUk5vOCskMxJZAxMD9SWkMwVJPVOBmOlmT4V8EnI4jEpZcKt-Du47pNyAuU7A_0k/s1600/PuglyPixel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsUzPKD0GweBo7uhqje3lE3tXR0JeaXHNRab3vokg1lMK-SZEYZ-aV2YQO-Dq8C_m8gdImwNknhXnUk5vOCskMxJZAxMD9SWkMwVJPVOBmOlmT4V8EnI4jEpZcKt-Du47pNyAuU7A_0k/s400/PuglyPixel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661231592048755298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u>Mary says thank you for the birthday wishes!</u></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u>She also said that she cannot sign in to blogger and doesn't know why. </u></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u>It is very frustrating for her. </u></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u>It keeps her from leaving comments and from posting here. </u></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u>These little fabric banners are free printables from the<a href="http://www.puglypixel.com/"> Pugly Pixel. </a></u></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-15223523692524844262011-10-06T06:46:00.000-07:002011-10-06T06:53:01.820-07:00A special day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZoFRGV7LVrXC8jf72eCXldySx-vQVZSeqY_4A_EXTl2bDlP-lyEoh_NyXt52dQk1f7rhb0l7nucGwCbM0lYSVeQIpiZiehsnS4JiES1JL-n7Gjjt_fQgbLllMydgMhhnhdyum8LuIk0/s1600/HOPE+021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZoFRGV7LVrXC8jf72eCXldySx-vQVZSeqY_4A_EXTl2bDlP-lyEoh_NyXt52dQk1f7rhb0l7nucGwCbM0lYSVeQIpiZiehsnS4JiES1JL-n7Gjjt_fQgbLllMydgMhhnhdyum8LuIk0/s400/HOPE+021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660375702917427410" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>Today is Mary's birthday! </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>This is Phyllis from </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>http://blissitydoodah.blogspot.com </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b><br /></b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>Let's join together in wishing Mary a</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>wonderful day! </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>Encourage her to start writing here again and </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>let her know you miss her. </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b><br /></b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><b>Thanks all! </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></u><br /></div></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-3380690710893518702011-09-02T14:48:00.000-07:002011-09-02T14:58:23.920-07:00September<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">
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<br />I cannot believe that it is already Labor Day. It seems like only yesterday that it was Memorial Day. Time has really left me behind this year. I spent the most part of it dealing with my illness and find just the right combination of meds. I am so please to announce with my Doctors visit Tuesday I am doing so much better and the meds are working. Makes me a happy girl . I do
<br />not have to go back to Doctors for 6 weeks. I had been going every two weeks.
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<br />So my Friends what are you going to do this week-end??? We are going to cook-out Monday. With Hamburgers, watermelon, potato salad and all the dressings for the hamburgers. I wish you much happiness, and many Blessings. Have a fun week-end My Dear Friends!!!!
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<br /><span com="" img="" gifle="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-62428371774743404222011-08-19T19:42:00.000-07:002011-08-19T19:47:54.160-07:00HELLO!!!!!! How are all of you? I have missed you!!! Lots of catching up to do with you. As you know I have many chronic illness and have been having some problems with these, but I am on the right meds. and I am having better days and nights. As the week progresses I will be sharing more of what i have been doing. I am sooo happy to be back and be able to reconnect with all of my sweet blogging friends. Big Hugs...m...Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-70853595680122877772011-06-08T19:10:00.000-07:002011-06-08T19:17:57.111-07:00everything looks good in a jar!<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIylavFATNpk8l1xsmeo9sJQ-uzeryYJE8MAlLX3oTUeKp_Wr4b2sLfbddM7k_Be-ejtn8IDd65DiOmT9y2sJ-IEBzQ_oexLq8KyXfMACetwDpYhURcsYy-N_4AVDFjANgqaXjD49wxI/s1600/Jar.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIylavFATNpk8l1xsmeo9sJQ-uzeryYJE8MAlLX3oTUeKp_Wr4b2sLfbddM7k_Be-ejtn8IDd65DiOmT9y2sJ-IEBzQ_oexLq8KyXfMACetwDpYhURcsYy-N_4AVDFjANgqaXjD49wxI/s400/Jar.bmp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616037190805323970" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >Friend Phyllis here, blogging for Mary who for some reason cannot sign into her blog.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Does anyone have any suggestions as to why I can and she can't? Would clearing cookies do it? </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Speaking of sweets LOL...I thought I'd go ahead and share a find from Pinterest...this cupcake in a jar! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >If you are like Mary and I...there are kids around since school is out. <a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2011/06/sweetness-contained-cupcakes-in-jar.html">Not that us adults wouldn't eat this, huh?! </a> and I had never seen this blog before...it looks like a popular one! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Stay cool, sisters! </span></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-67506319346524854992011-05-27T18:32:00.000-07:002011-06-02T15:50:31.416-07:00Hello!!!!<div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> Hello Everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know we are fine!! </div><div> </div><div> Thank-you my friend Phyllis for the BEAUTIFUL new header and update for everyone.</div><div> </div><div> We are still dealing with a lot of health issues here but are taking it one day at the time. We are enjoying each new day and thanking the Lord for our many Blessings!!</div><div> </div><div> Here in Kentucky we have been engulfed in one storm after the other. We have been drenched in water. It got into our garage and bedroom. Our yard looked like a lake for days upon days. We went without Sunshine for days. It promises to be a nice week-end. We could use some porch setting-tea sipping weather.</div><div> </div><div>As for my porch I have two trees one is 16 years old ( a gift from friends when my Dad died) & the other one is 12 years old ( a gift when my brother died). They are so tall now they are bending at the top. Then I have an old iron kettle with red and white inpatients in it. Then I have an antique nail keg with sweet potato vines in it. Then two big Boston ferns, and other hanging baskets, plus a big pot of collius.</div><div> </div><div>You can set there on a hot Summer evening and forget all you cares.</div><div> </div><div>I wish all of you a awesome week-end!!!!</div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-1926414527693050572011-05-20T23:04:00.000-07:002011-05-20T23:12:41.560-07:00sneak attack<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KUcDcU9YVXh0RWt9Zy2ip8QnnOjbS54Zy5ECDX79Fi7u5Wdzcjf7dRrIjcK-SuxSchWppytsNp9TRWLUNgRtfa0U2UvnukzJNjVCDwmvRk-PmKaorcZ27pWQemi4TT10k0yAFD8zcu4/s1600/reigns.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KUcDcU9YVXh0RWt9Zy2ip8QnnOjbS54Zy5ECDX79Fi7u5Wdzcjf7dRrIjcK-SuxSchWppytsNp9TRWLUNgRtfa0U2UvnukzJNjVCDwmvRk-PmKaorcZ27pWQemi4TT10k0yAFD8zcu4/s400/reigns.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609046634932105938" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >hello friends of Mary! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >this is Phyllis from Blissitydoodah and I came to put Mary a new banner on. shhhh! ;)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >i see she hasn't blogged so i'll do that too and surprise her. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >we had a phone conversation yesterday i think...and she talked about how she had gathered plants for her porch and i'll tell y'all ...her porch is like a little hideaway in the jungle...you can sit amongst the blooms and stay cool and undiscovered! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >i'll let her tell you what flowers she has. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >we went from chilly, chilly wet and rainy to sweltering sweaty heat here in southern Ky. ...this place is not for sissies LOL! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >in comments, will you say if you have been to Ky. before? </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >what did you do here and did you like it? </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >stay cool, sisters! </span></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-7058506884446118142011-04-22T20:49:00.000-07:002011-04-23T18:52:03.321-07:00<div>Happy Good Friday to everyone.!!!!</div><div> </div><div> I have been busy buying food for the pantry this week. Then cleaning it and then giving food to those who needed it. It has been a very long and very full week. It seems there are more needy each time we do this. I pray that we did not miss anyone who needed help.</div><div> </div><div>What are you doing for Easter?? I am going to Sunrise Services and then to teach my Sunday School Class, then Church Services. Our Granddaughter is coming for Easter. I am cooking. This is something I am really looking forward too as I have not been able to do much of that since I have been sick. </div><div> </div><div> We are having Chicken and Dressing, corn, deviled eggs, Lima beans, and strawberry shortcake.</div><div> </div><div> I wish all of you a very Happy, Blessed Easter!!!!</div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-10144007229592879482011-04-08T16:49:00.000-07:002011-04-08T18:55:17.567-07:00<div>Hey everyone. It is a beautiful sunshiny day here in Kentucky.</div><div> </div><div>Yesterday I went to the food pantry and stayed my whole time, Then went the get a hamburger with my husband, After this we went to a flee market. Where I purchased three books. Guess what they are!!!! They are The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck by Beatrix Potter and The Tale of Tom Kitten and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny all by Beatrix Potter. They are pop up books and are in near perfect condition. They are also hardback. I paid a whopping .50 a piece for them Talk about being happy. I just wished I could find the book about Peter Rabbit I so love it. </div><div> </div><div>Then we went for ice cream. It was the best day I have had since Nov. I had sooooo much fun and so did my husband.</div><div> </div><div>Today I went to have my hair permed for Easter. I have not felt like doing anything with my hair either. It has been a good day too.</div><div> </div><div>I still have some pain at night that does wake me up. It is a thousand time better.</div><div> </div><div>I am so thankful and blessed.</div><div> </div><div> I will be around to visit all of you soon. Have a great week-end.</div><div> </div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-1042669251211656912011-04-01T16:59:00.000-07:002011-04-01T17:06:51.238-07:00Hi My Friends! My computer is now up and running. It has been a nightmare. Please leave a comment so I can have your address we had to wipe the computer clean, all the way back to the beginning. I still have some issues the doctors are working with. It is going to take some time to get everything worked out. My feet are better but are still not letting me sleep all the way through the night. I think we will get there. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I am so thankful for each of you and all the love and prayers that you have sent for me. The e-mails, sweet comments, cards, phone calls and gifts. I love you all so much!!! Have a great and Happy week-end!!!!Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-6599282314763769382011-03-29T06:48:00.000-07:002011-03-29T07:05:46.202-07:00Mrs. Mary<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-TM_AhFtl-1iCcRjlULKWZR_VrjoY1JT-eaKeVj3M75gNp_-iotNkQljvYWq2hdE0rjCgeozmZW8oErHOF75bAq8pniN5ZIhz3RUVZaN8uoHyokn2ZmonkBbjZsyhzeuSdNFDi_OjgA/s1600/balljar.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-TM_AhFtl-1iCcRjlULKWZR_VrjoY1JT-eaKeVj3M75gNp_-iotNkQljvYWq2hdE0rjCgeozmZW8oErHOF75bAq8pniN5ZIhz3RUVZaN8uoHyokn2ZmonkBbjZsyhzeuSdNFDi_OjgA/s400/balljar.bmp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589500266219790130" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >Mary wants you all to know that she has had computer problems for 9 days and cannot </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-size: large; ">visit your blogs.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-size: large; "> Someone is going to wipe out her hard drive and start all over.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >She says she is going to the doc for a checkup today. It is a full time job jumping through all the hoops the doctors assign you. Go here, go there...</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >To the special blog friend who sent a package she says "THANK YOUUUU!!!" she is describing all the goodies inside and is overjoyed. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Mary says not to leave out the other friends who have sent cards and made calls to her. She loves you all dearly, dearly! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I want to tell you about her granddaughter who is just so smart. She got contacts and surprised the doctor by putting them in so quickly and taking them out again for him. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >She also got almost straight A's on her report card. She had her first B and asked the teacher... "how far was I from an A?" One point the teacher said... "well it won't happen again", Kiley said. She is a self-starter! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thanks for your prayers and for coming by! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-22885375239505966962011-03-21T14:16:00.000-07:002011-03-21T14:25:53.210-07:00A Nice Day!!It is a beyond beautiful day today in Southern Kentucky!!!<br /><br /><br />I must share with you they had to adjust the dose of med's today as it was not holding the pain all night. I think it will be much better tonight.<br /><br /><br />It has been a wonderful day today. I was able to do some things I have not been able to do. I cooked homemade blueberry pancakes for breakfast. I went to one store with my husband and did a little shopping. This has been so hard for me to do. Then I set in the yard as my husband planted some flower bulbs.<br /><br />The big news I am reading again. I was in so much pain I could not even to that!!<br /><br />I have been Blessed in so many ways. Thank-you my friends for all your prayers and love.Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-36939210715465281732011-03-18T06:18:00.000-07:002011-03-18T06:33:32.119-07:00Praises and Thank-you!!!!!!Good Morning all. It is a great Morning at my house!!!!<br /><br />I got in to see the doctors. My blood pressure was 180/112. I said to the nurse who was very concerned I think it is the pain. I told her it was horrible and I had not slept in days. (nights). The staff was so understanding and went out of their way to help me and to answer my Husband's concerns and make him feel better.<br /><br />My blood sugar was only 5 points too high. They were so excited about this. I told them never under estimate the power of prayer and all my friends who are praying for me. I said how do you think I have made it through all this pain?<br /><br />They gave me the meds. they thought would help. I SLEPT ALL NIGHT!!!!!!!! I have not done that since Thanksgiving and this was pain free sleep. We know as the med. gets into my system the dose will have to be adjusted. We started small and have room to add if needed.<br /><br />I am so Praising my Lord and I thank all of you for your prayers. Please continue to pray that we can get all of my health issues under control as their are many. I had lots of test ran and will be going back March the 29th to find out and to deal with some of these issues. For me the pain and horrible burning was the first issue to deal with and they agreed.<br /><br />I wish all of you a Happy and Blessed week-end!!!Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-56085683042856324122011-03-15T13:24:00.000-07:002011-03-15T13:33:46.475-07:00Tomorrow!!<strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong> Good afternoon to all. It is still chilly here in Kentucky. They are predicting it will be warmer toward week's end.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Tomorrow is my doctor's appointment. They called and confirmed a few minutes ago. They even have the tests I need set up for tomorrow. I feel so Blessed. I know how many of you have been praying for this. God is answering our prayers. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>I keep telling myself it will not be much longer. As I have told you the pain never leaves me but at night it is beyond horrible. This is making me so tired mentally as well as physically.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Thank you so much for your love, support and prayers. Please pray that they can start the medication I need tomorrow, and most of all that it works.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Have a sweet night!!!!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-77784696020313279812011-03-03T17:51:00.000-08:002011-03-03T17:55:19.344-08:00Have a Blessed Week-end!!!Just a quick note to let you know I did not get to see the doctor yesterday. Now it is March 16th.<br /><br />I want you to know how much I so appreciate all the kind thoughts and prayers that are being said for me.<br /><br />Please pray for me to be able to get some relief soon.<br /><br />Have a great week-end...m...Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-9188405647140474542011-02-28T09:16:00.000-08:002011-02-28T09:32:37.765-08:00Rain and more RainIt is a really stormy, rainy day here in Southern Kentucky again. As I set typing I am listening to the pouring rains outside my window. We look as though we are sitting in the middle of an Island. Our house is surrounded by water.<br /><br /><br />I have been up since 3:00 a. m. I am going to the Doctor Wed. and I am going to ask about a medicine one of my friends is taking. I am very hopeful we will get some answers then. Please pray for the doctor to have the knowledge to find the right meds. The compassion to listen to me and understand what I am trying to tell him. It is sometimes so hard for them to know what we are saying, feeling and going through. I have not seen this doctor before.<br /><br /><br />My husband is in the background snoring away. He will not sleep when I can't he wants to stay up with me. I try to encourage him to stay in bed as he has so many health issues including a heart condition and needs lots of rest. We take care of each other!!!Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-86695371561016253472011-02-25T10:28:00.000-08:002011-02-25T10:41:37.966-08:00Rainy Night!!!!Hi everyone!!! We had a very stormy night here. Our yard once again looks like a lake and it got into the bedroom again. Ucky!!!!<br /><br /><br />I am still dealing with my illness. We cannot seem to find anything that will help it. The burning is almost unbearable at times. I hate the way it is changing my life. I have not slept in 5 nights. it is so hard for me to concrete on anything. I have dealt with chronic pain since early childhood and I have always said these are my disease I own them they do not own me. Well I am afraid this burning is winning. It is like you poured gasoline on my feet and set them on fire. The night time is the worse. Some days I do not feel like doing much, but I am still teaching and going to the food pantry. These things are my way of giving back and I do not want to give them up. I rest allot so I can do them. I still try and go out to eat once a week with my husband. I have such a loving and supportive husband. He helps me so much.<br /><br />As I was putting my socks on today I remembered something my Granddaughter said to me when she was four. Granny if my socks do not fit right my toe-toes know it!!! Mine do too.<br /><br />I am going to try and visit each one of you this week-end. I pray you are all well, safe, warm and most of all happy!!Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-36754485665129220352011-02-13T20:29:00.000-08:002011-02-13T20:51:03.096-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<strong>I want to wish all of you a very Happy Valentine's Day!!!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>I know all of you have memories and stories to share of Special Valentine's Days. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Though today was not quite Valentine's Day it was special to me. I was not in as much pain and could enjoy the day. I do not have many days like this so I was very thankful for it. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Yesterday I helped with the children's party at church. We made Valentine's for ladies in our chuch. The children really had fun doing this and the cards were very beautiful. We forgot to take pictures I know you would have loved seeing them.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Today we had a Valentines lunch after Morning services. It was so sweet. The ladies loved their cards and the food was so GOOD. Then we took food our church members had brought for the food pantry over to the pantry.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>So much LOVE was shown to many today in many ways and it filled my heart!!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>I remembered back to the Valentine's I had when I was a child. There were always cards, a small box of chocolates for each of us, pink cupcakes with peppermint frosting. For dinner we would have spaghetti, salad, and homemade bread. Afterwards we would look at our cards and eat some of our candy. So much fun!!!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Tomorrow when you are celebrating remember that love is the most important gift of all!!!! Love to all of you from me!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-56963489050670383872011-02-08T14:51:00.000-08:002011-02-08T14:57:05.127-08:00They say more is on the way!!!<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnpVWMfJchXPO8HLGZDIK2KQofbtobUtKsBgenHtMOI3VGAcCgaB7ZO45U8l7MTYeiHeWP9b855YY4gU93GOPwHm_RiRK9Q33O69BeslHfzOOa32MxDaPREiPcSVuQ1BhSbR9V_EB7ZU/s1600/P2080007.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnpVWMfJchXPO8HLGZDIK2KQofbtobUtKsBgenHtMOI3VGAcCgaB7ZO45U8l7MTYeiHeWP9b855YY4gU93GOPwHm_RiRK9Q33O69BeslHfzOOa32MxDaPREiPcSVuQ1BhSbR9V_EB7ZU/s320/P2080007.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both">This is what our backyard looks like. I hope this post finds all of you well, happy and staying warm!!!!<a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-18749923165869294162011-02-03T13:29:00.000-08:002011-02-03T13:39:47.263-08:00Feel better gift!!!<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA8jQG3WQvoDf-Wq553L8LzS2OP4xPXp22YlXYQ-SOzo5PAd1-TMfggAXlbor3ryXMR8vU6lIj326uyxtesfgRwxqmKCPnbxkSwsvFz3Po5U_IyXAq1ExCRsJRbS_ILZ7UJNySkasicE/s1600/P2030002.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA8jQG3WQvoDf-Wq553L8LzS2OP4xPXp22YlXYQ-SOzo5PAd1-TMfggAXlbor3ryXMR8vU6lIj326uyxtesfgRwxqmKCPnbxkSwsvFz3Po5U_IyXAq1ExCRsJRbS_ILZ7UJNySkasicE/s320/P2030002.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both">My sweet husband surprised me with beautiful roses and fresh strawberries today. He said it was a I care about you and want you to feel better gift !!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both"> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both">Yesterday was a good day. I went to church and taught my class. Last night was horrible. My feet kept me awake all night. The burning is so bad. It is like you set fire to my feet. We are trying a new medicine today. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both"> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both">Please pray for my feet to stop the burning. It is now spreading to my hands also. Till next time warm hugs to all of you!!! <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917707112136831000.post-67243680223287753462011-01-29T11:00:00.000-08:002011-01-29T11:21:59.679-08:00Greetings!!!Hello my friends. I hope this post finds everyone well, and happy.<br /><br />I wanted to tell you what is going on with me and why I am not around as much.<br />I am as most of you know a diabetic and it went undected for years. As a result of that I have diabetic neuropathy. Six years ago I had back surgery and my doctor said I had this disease and it was bad then. Now it is horrible. If you have not experienced this it is hard to explain. Your feet have a mind of their own. They are very cold, numbness, swell, painful, but the worst part is the burning. It is better during the days but at night it is terrible. I have not slept for any amount of time in days. I cannot lie in bed. I have to get up. I spend most nights setting in my den praying and crying. The burning is unreal.<br /><br />Yesterday was the first time I had left my home in a week. It took me all day to get ready to do this. My husband and I went out to dinner. I was okay for a while even feeling joy, and able to eat. An hour after arriving home I was in severe pain again. This is a tricky disease there are times when you appear to be pain free, (which I am never without pain) but you can function normal for a while. Yes I have been to the doctor, but none of the medications are working. It is now spreading to my hands. I am still going to church and teaching, this is something I do not want to give up but at times is very hard for me. I still volunteer in the pantry for 2 hours 1 day a week. Please pray that I can continue to do these things. Please pray for me to be able to sleep at night.<br /><br /><br />I have just started taking some vitamins that are suppose to help.<br /><br />Please understand if I am not around as much, but please know I read your post when I can and think of each of you often. Until next time know I care about each of you.Mary Isabella and Kiley too!http://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.com6