Kelly called shortly after 11 this morning. She was sounding better and I was able to get a few chuckles out of her. She is chomping at the bit to get out of the hospital but the Doctor told her that until her hemoglobin levels stabilize....she wasn't going anywhere. They have taken out some of the IV lines. Friday morning she is going to undergo another more intensive endoscopy as the Doctors probe deeper for the cause of her bleeding. She also found out that last Monday night when she reached London's University Hospital by ambulance that it was a very close call for her. With both her blood pressure and hemoglobin levels so low she nearly didn't make it. I asked her again if I could bring her anything from home and she said no. She has convinced herself that she is coming home tomorrow and knowing Kelly as well as I do....she just might:))
Another fine Summer's morning with a warmth in the Sun and a touch of coolness in the air. Unlike the previous morning with all its noise and outside activity with Hydro One trucks and others coming and going I could actually hear the birds tweeting outside our open backyard patio door. I felt a sadness when I awakened and it stayed with me for the day. Decided we needed some newer scenery so Pheebs and I went a little further afield this morning. But, only a little in case my cell phone should ring.
A Tim Hortons coffee to go in Clinton and it was northward we headed, skipping off the west side of the Hullet Marsh before turning left on Conservation Road across Highway 4 and then north again on Base Line. All the time my mind was on my Aunt Jean, Kelly, and Pheebs.
There is a scenic little road running east/west between Base Line and River Line called Little Lakes Road and it is one of my favorite drives. An old iron bridge crosses the Maitland River near the east end of Little Lakes Road and there is an old gravel pit at the halfway point. At the west end this sleepy and slightly hilly little road crosses between two small lakes. Many of my photos over the years have come from here. The bridge at the east end of the road is called Ball's Bridge and the two ponds at the west end are referred to as the Little Lakes. I stopped briefly at the west end of Balls Bridge and took a few photos.
A NARROW FISHERMAN'S PATH LEADS DOWN TO THE RIVER |
Continuing on we soon came to the old gravel pit where I curiously found the gate open. I decided to drive into the gravel pit instead of parking and then walking in. My good buddy Richard and I sometimes stop here and for a walk around the shallow pit but it was Pheebs and who I drove in this time, parked the car, and got our legs out for a walk. We had only been there for maybe 10 minutes when I heard the rumbling of a big truck slowing down out on the road and sure enough, here it came into the gravel pit with a big load of branches and debris on board. It was a big yellow County dump truck and I thought 'Oh-Oh' I'm in for it now but the truck drove slowly by us with a big wave from the driver. Deciding not to push our luck we quickly made our way to the car and got the heck out of there.
HEADING DOWN INTO THE GRAVEL PIT |
PHEEBS CHECKS OUT THE OPEN JAWS OF A HURON COUNTY STUMP GATOR |
PEERING THROUGH AN OLD BURNT-OUT FALLEN TREE |
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THIS BRUSH LADEN DUMP TRUCK WE SOON EXITED THE OLD GRAVEL PIT |
THE LAKE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROAD |
SMART PHONE USERS WILL KNOW WHAT THESE ARE |
A LITTLE LAKES LOG GATOR LURKS NEAR THE ROAD |
THE LAKE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD |
SO MANY LILY PADS HERE EVERY YEAR |
A FEW PHOTOS FROM A DRIVE AROUND OUR PARK THIS MORNING |
ONE OF THE BIG MACHINE HAULING AROUND LOGS |
A TALL PILE OF PINE TREE BRANCHES |
LOG PILES IN THE PARK ARE GROWING |
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LUCY MAUDE MONTGOMERY AS A YOUNG GIRL |
DRIVING ALONG SLOWLY IN AN ACCOMPANYING CLOUD OF FINE DUST |
'SSHHH, SHE''S COUNTING LOGS' |
GROANER'S CORNER:(( A mother was anxiously awaiting her daughter's plane. She had just come back from a far away land trying to find adventure. As the daughter was exiting the plane, the mother noticed a man directly behind her daughter dressed in feathers with exotic markings all over his body and carrying a shrunken head. The daughter introduced this man as her new husband. The mother gasped in disbelief and disappointment and screamed, "I said for you to marry a RICH Doctor! A RICH Doctor, not a WITCH Doctor!!!!"
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Why God Created Eve::
10. God was worried that Adam would frequently become lost in the Garden.
9. God knew that one day Adam would require someone to locate and hand him the remote.
8. God knew Adam would never go out and buy himself a new fig leaf when his wore out and would therefore need Eve to buy one for him.
7. God knew Adam would never be able to make a doctor's, dentist, or haircut appointment for himself.
6. God knew Adam would never remember which night to put the garbage on the curb.
5. God knew if the world was to be populated, men would never be able to
handle the pain and discomfort of childbearing.
4. As the Keeper of the Garden, Adam would never remember where he left his tools.
3. Apparently, Adam needed someone to blame his troubles on when God caught him hiding in the garden.
2. As the Bible says, It is not good for man to be alone!
And finally, the Number 1 reason why God created Eve...
1. When God finished the creation of Adam, He stepped back, scratched his head, and said, "I can do better than that."
9. God knew that one day Adam would require someone to locate and hand him the remote.
8. God knew Adam would never go out and buy himself a new fig leaf when his wore out and would therefore need Eve to buy one for him.
7. God knew Adam would never be able to make a doctor's, dentist, or haircut appointment for himself.
6. God knew Adam would never remember which night to put the garbage on the curb.
5. God knew if the world was to be populated, men would never be able to
handle the pain and discomfort of childbearing.
4. As the Keeper of the Garden, Adam would never remember where he left his tools.
3. Apparently, Adam needed someone to blame his troubles on when God caught him hiding in the garden.
2. As the Bible says, It is not good for man to be alone!
And finally, the Number 1 reason why God created Eve...
1. When God finished the creation of Adam, He stepped back, scratched his head, and said, "I can do better than that."
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Every Wednesday night at St. Rocco’s Catholic Church is a marriage seminar for husbands. One night Father Gill asked Fabio to share his secrets for staying happily married for almost 50 years. Fabio explained that he’d tried to treat his wife nice, buy her a few things, and best of all, he took her to Rome for their 25th anniversary. Father Gill asked, “So what are you going to do for your 50th?” Fabio proudly answered, “I’m gonna go pick her up!”
You are indeed
ReplyDeletefortunate to still have
Pheebs with you.I hope Kelly does come home
tomorrow even if it's just for a while,thanks for the update Al,I hope you have a good night,-Mary
Al, I hope Kelly gets to come home! What a blessing to have Pheebs to adventure with. I too love Lucy Maud Montgomery, I think I'll re-read some of her books. I have eleven daughters, my sister has seven, we raised them with the tales of Anne and Diana, and Gilbert Blythe. (I have a granddaughter named Blythe...). I will keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteEven though I have never met any of you, I feel compassion and caring for you and Kelly and Pheebs. Please know there are many of us out there who want all the best for your family
ReplyDeleteHaving been hospitalized a number of times myself I always wanted to get out as soon as possible. Kelly's problem is, if she keeps leaving before they find her problem, they are left wondering what it is, then have to start from square one the next time she returns. If she can just hang in there a bit longer, they might actually be able to help her out.
ReplyDeleteWe're still praying for all of you now.
Be Safe!
It's about time.
Yes, that undercurrent of "things aren't right" feeling which resurfaces in the morning when people you care about are not doing well....it's just there waiting for you to wake up. Glad you got out and about in beautiful surroundings. As usual, thanks for the beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteGlad Kelly is feeling better and hope they discover the cause of her bleeding and she comes home soon. Great pictures from your roadtrip today.
ReplyDeleteKelly is really in the best place right now even though home is always better. She needs to listen to her doctors and stay put while they work to find out the cause of the blood issue. My prayers continue for her, Aunt Jean, you and Miss Pheebs, Al. Hoping for an update on Aunt Jean tomorrow. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYour blog post from the time Kelly was taken to the hospital scared me--I knew she was seriously, seriously ill this time. I so wish the tide would turn in her favor. Hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful you called that ambulance when you did. Miss Kelly is strong-willed and hates to give in - but, glad your clear mind took control of the situation. You did it out of Love & thank God for his guidance of your actions. Also, I just read your "Mr. Blabberfingers" post & laughed when you called them - the 2 Orangemen.! And, enjoyed photos of the lake full of lily pads. What if they all bloomed at once.? Wow.
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