I just realized I haven’t posted anything since last week. Last week was NOT what we planned, but I can fortunately say things are getting back to normal.
My aunt has been recovering from a really bad fall that shattered her knee, the surgery to repair that and then the infection that sent her back to surgery on Easter. We received a call Thursday that she’d had a stroke… the rest of the week was a blur after that. She was in “Skilled Nursing” (that place was a joke) at the time and rushed back to the hospital. She also had respiratory distress/pneumonia and a CDiff infection so she was placed in an ICU quarantine after the ER. Happily I can report that as of today everything is looking up. The stroke was minor and the quarantine has been lifted, she’s breathing better and they are even going to begin physical therapy again today.
WEATHER OUTSIDE
STORMY & WET!!!!!! Glad I planned on staying in today. We are getting slammed with the latest storm with standing water everywhere! The city is locking down for the day.
TO DO FOR THE WEEK
- Spare Bedroom Floor.
- Atrium Floor.
- Second coat of paint spare bathroom.
- Second coat spare bathroom vanity.
- Spare Bathroom Floor.
- Set toilet spare bathroom.
- Finish Kitchen Floor.
- Paint Living Room.
- Kitchen Organization.
CURRENTLY READING
TELEVISION / DVR
Nothing this week.
CRAFTS & PROJECTS
Not much going on this week. I have been working on some sketches for a few new ideas.
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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BREAKFAST
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
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FRUIT SMOOTHIE
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
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SHIRRED EGGS & BACON
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP & CRACKERS
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SANDWICH
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OUT
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MEAT & CHEESE
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LEFTOVERS
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SANDWICHES
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DINNER
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CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN
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CHICKEN MARSALA & SALAD
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C.O.R.N.
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TARRAGON GARLIC BUTTER STEAK & ASPARAGUS with NEW POTATOES
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SLOW ROASTED HONEY GLAZED PORK, NEW POTATOES & BRUSSELS SPROUTS
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GRILLED SALMON & SALAD
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DESSERT
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HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
I read recently that the most effective way to clean fresh produce is apple cider vinegar. I took 2 apples and washed one the “normal” way and it looked and felt clean enough. I took a second apple and washed it with the vinegar before washing the “normal” way and you wouldn’t believe what washed off the second apple! I filled a spray bottle with apple cider vinegar and conducted my own test.
ON MY MIND/PRAYERS
Prayers that my aunt’s recovery continues to make great forward progress.
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INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
Unfortunately things took a turn for the worse today. She had rallied for 24 hours and then fell unresponsive today. The dr. told us to be prepared. She would NOT want to live in the shell of a body. ALL we can do is pray and leave it to God. HE knows best.
I did not dilute the apple cider vinegar, but did wash the apple like normal after using it so did not notice any flavor change.
Have a great week my friend.
So happy to hear that things are improving for your Aunt Tamy! How scary!! That poor Gal needs a break now.
Love the apple cider vinegar tip! Do you dilute it at all? Also – did it affect the taste of the apple?
Hope you have a calm and blessed week ahead. xoxo
Thank you, my aunt continues to improve. Have a great week.
I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt! I hope she continues to recover. Interesting tip about the apples, I'll have to try it out. Of course, I was lazy yesterday and actually bought the already chopped apples for the boys' lunches. Hope you have a great week!