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Rabbit rabbit white rabbit Grateful for every day. And everyone here. Blessings to all, hugs to Jacqui. Maureen

It was a very very long day. DH’s eye is not on track. We’re trying to follow the suggested regime but the pressure was too low for awhile today, vision got blurry, pressure too low to measure with home tonometer which means below 5. That was right after pressure message. Oiy. We were in the car, between funeral home time finishing up and start of the church service that I had a reading to do at, so I had to leave DH to try to recover. Very stressful. I got through the service, my reading… He did better after awhile. We did the steroid drops roughly every two hours. Haven’t done more pressure massages yet but must before bedtime to keep moving fluid through the new drainage incision to try to keep it from sealing. Nerve wracking. Trying to strike a balance. That’s all we can do is try. It was good to be with family today for funeral, I’m just so very sad for my brother, his daughter, my dwindling family. Their 50th anniversary would have been May 4th. Mother’s Day coming. Both too soon for them. I am so grateful! I help DH, he helps me! Especially through tough days. Many many thanks to you all for your support, for walking alongside me. 💙 @atexsix Hugs Bruno. Lotta good people here, all on your side! Hugs Annie, Gerry, Terry…. sometimes a day at a time just seems too big a chunk. Sometimes we just have to. Like my day today. m—

Good early morning. New day! Breathing in hope. Breathing out gratitude. Finished the morning regime. Pressure somewhat lower, very good! Onward. Thank you all! Blessing all! Maureen

Rough day at eye doctor. Things have gone sideways. The new drainage incision sealed, no flow. Long story short and hours upon hours, a phone call while we were heading home to get us back to the office…. , he “cut” one suture (burned it with a laser) but then had to apply pushing pressure several times to get it opened. Eye Pressure dropped but is up again tonight. (We measure at home) We have drops to use every 2 hrs to reduce inflammation and scarring plus pressure massages to push fluid through. Trying to keep the new drain open. There’s hope until there isn’t. I’m praying for Amazing!! Tomorrow we need to be out by 7 to get through the rush hr traffic to the start of sister-in-law services. It’ll be a long day. Brother from NC arrived safely. I’m sorry Annie! One day at a time. I’m trying to stay grounded in gratitude. Good night all. m—

Short morning getting ready for eye doctor. Supposed to be hot today, mid 80s, I’m not ready for it yet but it’s better than snow. It was so nice seeing granddaughter and her DH yesterday, always a lift. Lots of heartwarming sharing here! Good luck to Annie and Chuck! Lots of improvements lately, Yay! prayers for those in need… Terry, Tana, Sandi’s family, Terry and Jim…. all our Dailyites and Care list. Love the stories, and Bruce’s days. Ahhhh. I hope somebody has a picture of a Peace Rose. Later, Maureen

Roy, I think this is beautiful. I’ve saved it. Thank you for sharing it. m—

Stunning story of amazing and meaningful events in your life! Thank you for sharing it with us. m—

Terry @smitty34877 ouch! Glad you got an aide in to take some load off your shoulders! So now for you…. what PT advice does the PT follow? I’m sorry your family has gone back to NH. 😓 I hope you can make a new plan soon for a visit. Think good thoughts and breathe out the stress, and the pain… which may be deeper? Holding you in the Light! ✨ Just do today. m—

51 and cloudy, going up to 76 later, that’s very nice! Tomorrow mid-80s! That’s getting pretty warm, I’m not ready for that yet but Tuesday back to 70s. This will be our first summer in north Jersey. I hope it’s not as oppressive as Maryland but we’ll learn! Yesterday we had zero energy. Recovering. I did get flowers picked out and sent from my NC brother and FL sister. Had a long talk with my sister who regrets she can’t come to the Tuesday services for sister-in-law but it’s just not feasible. It’s good that I’m back east and more available, and I’m so grateful I have Richard with me to help me through these tougher times, we help each other! Today granddaughter and hubby will come in mid-afternoon and join us for dinner. They are such a lift to my spirit. My condolences to Jim and Terri @Cruzin Terri plus it’s harder when you can’t join the gathering to give and feel support. Thinking of Terry and Tana, hope you have a quiet, easy day. Thanks for the beautiful nature pictures Paul and Brenda. We had great horned owls at one house in the foothills of Albuquerque. They’d sit on the air conditioner on the roof above our bed and hoot! And eat rabbits…. But they were a treat to watch. Thanks for sharing. Blessings lifted to all our Dailyites and Care list, thank you Vanessa! Great to hear you are moving forward. ….and all in need of healing, comfort or hope! For our country, your country and all caught in wars. Protection for those in storms. Continued improvement for Amber. A date for Maurice! Cheers for our cruising friends! Jacqui, keep safe and well! And all celebrating. Life is Good🌈. One day at a time is Everything! Maureen

I just caught up with yesterday’s Daily FR. So glad I did! THANK YOU SO MUCH for your warm condolences to me and my family. It really draws me into your caring! I feel very hugged! Nancy @ottahand7 I’m sure you had a lot of special reflections yesterday, I hope they were a comfort. Debbie @dfish happy birthday weekend in Columbus ti start an inspiring year! I hope the storms leave you out! Vanessa @JazzyV I’m glad your incision was glued, that should keep it sealed and more comfortable that sutures. Your BFF is a saint! Showers here are a whole process starting with sealing a patch around DH’s eye and me trying to shampoo his hair with the handheld while he sits bon a chair. But we manage and I’m so glad I’m here and able to! Sandi, @StLouisCruisers I enjoyed your Hobart pix. We had 10 days in Tanzania and got up Mt Wellington too. The view was gorgeous. It’s a fascinating place, so many different types of experiences. One of our Ozzie couple friends had just spent 5 weeks there with their camper friends (ferried campers). Our other Ozzie friends couldn’t understand why we’d “waste” so much of our vacation there 🤷🏼‍♀️. We loved it. Terri @Cruzin Terri I’m very glad Jim is calmer and therefore you too! Familiar surroundings may be more important than the excitement of travel which can be overwhelming for any of us at times! Thanks for your prayers for us. I feel like we’ve been carried better than I ever expected! Amazing! Sharon @Sharon in AZ it’s a relief to hear your mom is a bit better and eating! Hoping she bounced back, they get to be old because of their resilience! Lenda, @Quartzsite Cruiserthinking of you and Steve! You are inspiring. When we were in Tuscany with my cousins we went to wineries. One cousin worked in the industry buying wines for a distributer. He had a lot to say about the Brunellos! A very rich wine! My brother gave us a bottle for a wedding present long ago, I wish I’d save the bottle. I couldn’t enjoy it now (allergic) but it’s worth a splurge for those who can. 🏒I appreciate the NHL news and comments- we’re not keeping up these day. DH was born in Boston so always a Bruins fan, boo-woo. @Mr. Boston We may get to Ogunquit again this fall! Loved it in 1994! I bet it’s changed. That year we came east for my DB and DSIL 20th wedding anniversary. May 4th would have been their 50th. That whole trip was a heritage visit trip for DH and me, then we were married only a year and a half. We took each other to our childhood locales. Ferry Beach ME was where his family’s church had a summer camp; our Ogunquit stopover was on our way getting there from Boston and Dover. Good memories. Best of luck to you finding the right spot! My lists are calling me! Thanks all for sharing this time with me! m—

Cloudy and chilly, 30s going up to 60s. I like this weather! Not hot! I missed a lot of yesterday, a blur of a day. Mostly I made calls to family. I slept well last night, first night in a week, it was time! Funeral services for my sister-in-law will be Tuesday. I’m impressed at how many of our cousins will make it. Today I’ll order flowers “from the siblings.” Thanks for the Greenland pix Sandi, what a beautiful day you had to visit! Graham, I love sitting in your car at the beach! I just sit with it, feel it, smell the salt air! Watch the clouds, the waves, a few people wander by sometimes, it’s a lovely respite! Many thanks to you! Elizabeth, I’m sorry to hear your car is still not operating. I’m amazed you got a mechanic to make a house call. I’d have had to have AAA tow it I think. Good luck to all of that! Such a nuisance you didn’t need. I hope you stay safe through the storms in the region. Blessings sent to all my family and friends! Hoping for Gerry and Maurice! I hope all the injuries are healing well, and all the discomforts are better today. Thanks for your caring support. DH is doing great! We’re keeping up with 7 daily eye drops plus two sets of massage sessions (gentle pressure at base of eye 10 seconds off/10 secs on for 2 minutes) to help move fluid through. The pressure has been high, much higher than last time but not “over the top”. We’ll go to local specialist Monday for the 1-wk check. We all have a new day to enjoy something! Maureen Note: I’m using my iPhone SE without issues. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Thank you for sharing this information Roy, it’s very encouraging. Very happy for your reversing trend! DH just had his every 6month consult, 4 yrs after he completed radiation treatments. I’m very encouraged to hear of your improvement! 🤞We’re watching DH numbers…. m—

We just got home! DH drove 2 legs! Amazing, right! Sister-in-law passed this morning. May she rest in peace. It’s been an exhausting 2 weeks on top of a tough 2 months for my niece and brother. For me and DH it’s been a long month this week! But we’re good! very, very good! So grateful! I’ll catch up later, m—

It’s a fresh 46 in Maryland, will be near 60 where we’re headed home in north Jersey. Some clouds will make the drive more comfortable, DH is using dark glasses, he’s a bit light sensitive now, not unusual. SO happy for Vanessa being pain free, so Amazing! And for Chuck’s cancer receding, fantastic! Now fir replacing that stent…. And to get Maurice’s approval! That would make a Happy Birthday 🎈🎂 Loving @DeeniEncinitas paintings! Very uplifting! Glad you posted them! I’m just looking again to breathe them in! Seems I was just a few days early on my Santorini comments 🤣. We took the excursion tender to go to Akrotiri first so didn’t go up the cliff. By the end of the day the cable car line was 90 mins to come down so we walked down. Nearly got knocked down by a mule, not my favorite memory. But Santorini is a stunning place to visit, something for everyone! Thanks Sandi, your pictures are lovely. Hoping for better news for those in angst. Sending out blessings to all our Dailyites, for our country, your country, and the too many war zones. Thanks for being here every step of the way, every mile today. The run up I-95 is always a slog but I’m grateful we can do this. @ottahand7 Nancy, I was pleasantly surprised we didn’t encounter any unusual traffic getting through Baltimore. We use I-895’s Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Maybe the decline in shipping has cut the traffic? sad and burdensome for so many. We’re planning on a 10:30 departure to get us through without hitting any of the rush hours. 🤞 Elizabeth, what’s the status of your car? Sorry if I missed it, hoping it’s cured! Time for eye drops! And grateful for a new day! And every bit of my DNA🧬 ! Wishing you each something good for you today! Maureen

Late check in… DH’s doctor said it’s all good. Got new instructions for medications, 3 types, one 4x, one 2x, one 1x a day. Plus eye massages 10 sec on 10 sec off 2 mins 2x a day. Patch taped on at night, glasses to protect during day. No bending over, 10 lb lifting limit. Patch sealed for showers. We can do this!! His vision was good, eye looks a mess but it’s working! Elated to see friends!! Terri, please be kind to yourself. Breathe. See what tomorrow brings. If the meds help, great! Baby steps. Enjoy Jim being with you. Love if your Life! That is more important than travel right now. Hugs and more hugs! And Elizabeth, sad about the cruises, and the reasons you canceled. So for the car, try Google and You Tube. Horrible about the school. We’ve gotten numb, but it’s just horrible. I’m sure I missed things tonight but I’m hitting lights out. Tomorrow will be a long slog. I’m ELATED today was excellent! Good night all. Maureen