Tuesday, March 3, 2015

In Like a Lion

March certainly came in like a lion with almost a foot of snow, followed two days later by ice. Thankfully our local weatherman is calling for chilly days the next two days, and then temperatures are expected to rise and be closer to normal. We are ready for warmer temperatures, no doubt about it!

Mom had her appointment with the pain doctor today.  She has a herniated disk and he hopes to help her manage the pain without any additional surgery. She will start a series of shots in 2 weeks.  I hope they help!

My patience has been thin lately, and I'm trying to keep my mouth shut and not say something I might regret. I dearly love my family but there are times when they drive me crazy. Daughter is having some emotional ups and downs that I suspect are hormone related. Even though I understand that, her rollercoaster moods can be exhausting. Son needs to find a job, and we as parents probably need to push a little harder for him to be out there looking. I'm trying to let him do it on his own but I think he might need that push. Hubby is starting to have cabin fever - which may be my problem, too. Hopefully some nicer weather will be good for all of us. 

I have been working on my writing. Our chapter has a program we call WIN (write it now), which runs for about 8 weeks.  We are in the third week, and I'm not progressing as fast as I'd like to be, but at least I AM progressing.  Hopefully that will continue. 

A very good friend and coworker retired on Friday.  I'm excited and happy for her, but sad for me.  Luckily I know where she lives and it's not too far away!  I wish her a happy, fun retirement. :)

Several friends and family members are on my mind with difficulties they are experiencing.  They are in my prayers. 

Wishing everyone a happy spring!