WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #650

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1. April 22nd is Earth Day...what's the most 'out of this world' place on earth you've ever visited? Tell us something about it. 

There are some national parks we have visited which were wonderful. However, I think the trip to Paris was my favorite.

2. A favorite quote, verse, or song lyric with the word earth in it? 

I'm going to say Michael Jackson Earth Song. 

3. What's the most trivial thing about which you have a strong opinion?

 I can't think of anything. Maybe dishes in the sink.

4. What's your most commonly used kitchen utensil or tool? What's the last thing you made using that tool?

I'm going to go with our can opener. Probably green beans. However, Mark said a knife. I'm thinking tongs too.

5. Marilyn (Memphis Bridges) gave me a great book of 3000 questions, and I'm going to try to use one in our Hodgepodge every week. Here is today's - 

What is your greatest extravagance? 

I'm drawing blanks today. All I can come up with is our house. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I think I am drawing blanks because I'm not feeling well. I can't believe that my lungs are so bad. 

I'm typing this on Monday and I'm seeing my doctor this afternoon. Hopefully she will give me a steroid shot. I'll try to keep you posted. (I did get the shot and I'm starting to feel better.)

It came up suddenly but I think it might be from going to the ER. It was extremely busy, standing room only. I went because of the pain I talked about last week in my left leg from my knee to my thigh.

I got an x-ray and ultrasound and they saw nothing. I'm still in pain. What they sent me home with doesn't help. I ended up using a few pain pills Mark had which helped but not good if you have COPD. So that could be why my lungs are so bad. 

Yesterday I got a call and it is possible that surgery will be delayed again on the 29th for my ankle because I had the steroid shot. I had to tell them. I just can't win. 

Mark will be going on his yearly fishing trip to Canada and also visit his mom so I can't have it when he is not around. We also want to visit Amber and Dylan in Montana. So it may be awhile before I get anything done to my ankle. 

On top of this I asked the woman who has been working with me. She sets things up for the doctor with the hospital. There are some things she should have told me about when we first started working together. I asked her yesterday if I could possibly get the steroid shot that the doctor did every 3 months all last year and I had one this year too. Today he said no because I have COPD. I never ever had a reaction from those shots. This is so unfair.

I may not be around to read posts. Sorry this is so long. I should have done a separate post. 

I always appreciate your prayers.  

Love,

Debby

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #649

Thank you Joyce,

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Before I start, you need to know that I went to read blog posts yesterday and deleted them by mistake. Sorry I didn't get around to reading your posts. 

1. Big week in the US of A...do you do your own taxes? What's something you've found 'taxing' lately?

Yes, Mark does them through H&R Block.  

Organizing my ankle surgery has been very taxing. I will write about it in my random thought.

2. When it comes to travel are you a last minute packer or a lay it all out a week in advance type? Do you struggle to pack light? Share a packing tip that has worked for you. 

I try to set things out in advance. Yes, I do struggle to pack light. We mainly pack for our trips to Montana. If I forget something I'm sure I could use something of Amber's. 

3. April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Hmmm...who knew it got its own month? Do you like a grilled cheese sandwich? What ingredient do you add to take yours to the next level? 

I do love a grilled cheese sandwich although I don't make them often. I would maybe add a tomato if we have one. 

4. There's a well known quote that says-

'A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." John A. Shedd   

Is constant growth necessary or do you think it's more important to prioritize stability and peace in your life?

 I think growth can be good but I want stability and peace in my life.

5. Let's wrap this up with a fun spring this or that-

• daffodils or tulips - Tulips
• lemonade or iced tea - Lemonade
• gardening or hiking - Neither
• ladybugs or butterflies - Ladybugs are my favorite but I like butterflies too
• floral patterns or polka dots - I'm thinking floral patterns

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I had a pretty long random thought here but as it turns out my ankle procedure was cancelled until the 29th. It was going to happen today. 

However, in the mean time, I'm having an issue with my left leg. I was thinking it was some neuropathy that I experienced last year. The pain has been extreme, bringing me to tears. Medication hasn't helped. 

I went to Urgent Care on Monday and they did not think it was neuropathy and sent me for an x-ray. I just can't win. I don't need anymore issues like this. I am beyond frustrated. 

You guys need to understand that I am not a person looking for attention. I'm not making this stuff up.