MyKidLuvsGreenEgz .. .. COLORADO IS BURNING

[MyKidLuvsGreenEgz]

Still can't believe my MIL thinks I'm being a wuss because her friends who have it aren't in much pain. Hogwash! So glad you wrote what you did ... makes me feel a little less alone in the world. Think after I'm done here, I'm gonna ice it down again. Helps it feel better plus makes me feel a little less hot.

On a separate note, Hubby arrived safely to his dad's farm and settled in for the night. First thing this morning, his Uncle took all of FIL's guns and rifles "for safekeeping". Thanks, Uncle Bud. I wonder if Hubby will ever see them again? Let the picking begin (before he even passes away)! Hubby called early this morning, upset about that, but I'm sure it's also seeing his dad so very thin. Emaciated. Hope he at least gets nutrition now that he's in the hospital.

Hubby should be home by evening. And since it's supposed to be another scorcher today (around 100 again), I doubt we'll do any chores besides collecting eggs and watering everyone and everything. So glad we have a well, and that it had rained so much the last few weeks.

My poor little goat baby boy who got banded last night is still in a great deal of pain today. I had to go into the goat pen and pick him up just to make sure he was still alive. Didn't even move when he heard me enter the yard. Wonder if I can give him some aspirin? Wonder how much longer he'll be in pain before he doesn't notice it anymore? I feel so sorry for him.

 

[Henrietta23]

I remember Free had a boy goatie who was in a lot of pain and had her quite worried. Hopefully she'll chime in with some words of support!
Scorcher here too. I'm ready to be done with this heat.

 

[MyKidLuvsGreenEgz]

Well, good news about my banded boy goatie. The couple who bought his sister yesterday called and said she was really lonely. That the other doelings, same age, that they'd bought elsewhere, weren't letting my girl into their little "clique" so would I please sell my boy, for a reduced rate? I agreed. After all, he's still in pain, and it would really comfort him (and the doeling) to be with a sibling.

Hubby called from his father's house. In tears. It had suddenly occurred to him that although there were pictures of his sister all over the place, there was NONE of him and our family. None even from when Hubby was a boy. So it's not just that his Uncle took all the guns that bothers him, although that bothers him plenty because that was the only good quality time he had with his father ... hunting, cleaning, loading, etc. ... but it's that he still cares so much for a father that really has no good feelings towards him, my husband. Before calling me, Hubby called his sister to talk about all of this and she didn't have the time of day for him. REALLY?!?! When she called him crying, begging for him to join her there a couple of weeks ago, he listened, then after they hung up, moved faster than I'd ever seen him move, packed and got on the road. Yet, she couldn't be bothered to listen to him. "Whatever". That's what she said to him. Like she was 12 instead of mid-40's.

Nitch.

He might come home tonight (late) but may stay one more day there and leave early tomorrow morning. We may be having our problems (huge HUGE problems) but I've already talked with the Kid and explained SOME of this, and how we're going to need to be supportive to him. He's on board. He really can be a sweetie.

 

[Denim Deb]

OK, not sure how to say this, and hope I don't offend you. While it's sad about his father, for your family, this might be a good thing. It could just be what he needs to see what's really important. It could make all the difference in the world in your relationship.

 

[MyKidLuvsGreenEgz]

You said it very well. Hope hope hope hope hope hope...

Hey Wifezilla and all you other near this area (Colorado) ... I'm thinking about having a chicken party in August or September. Check out the thread I started a few minutes ago.

 

[Denim Deb]

Just thought of this. When I first started having the problems w/the cyst, the pain was so bad at times that I was using crutches. So , you're not a wuss for having pain.

 

[MyKidLuvsGreenEgz]

You alway make me feel better.

 

[Denim Deb]

Glad to help! And, last night, it was hurting bad enough that I actually took some pain meds, something I don't normally do.

 

[MyKidLuvsGreenEgz]

Don't know how it happened but we just scored a free mantis rototiller! I had priced these suckers and believe me, as much as I coveted one, we had decided we couldn't afford it. Now ... this fall, we can till our little hearts out for the places I want to get ready for next Spring. Woohoo!

I'm also going through the white storage tubs I'd put away about 2 years ago. Some of the food is getting close (or possibly beyond) expiration so it's time to make chocolate chip muffins, pudding and eat up those rice crackers! I'll be repacking it all a little differently, those things that are still good. Like packages of beans, peas, lentils, canned tomato sauce, dried herbs, pasta, rice, etc.

Puppy did well at his first vet appointment today. Passed with flying colors. Got vaccinations and promptly passed out.

Too hot to do much of anything. Got about 2 1/2 minutes of rain yesterday while about a mile south of here, it poured and hailed. Go figure.

 

[Wifezilla]

You're not kidding about too hot. Yikes! I thought it was supposed to be cooler today?!?

Great news on the pup.

Also, my dance card is starting to fill for fall. Do you have a date in mind for the chicken party yet?