Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160949)

United States • Age 71

Joined myLot 18 years ago

I work with special children in a school setting. Hubby is retired, I am not. I spend a lot of time online and I love myLot.

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Heather Echola's Responses

Alohomora!

Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (5904) • Calcutta, India 19 Dec

Yesterday I was looking for a thermos flask which is pretty old but does the job. My mom told me to look in the cupboard where we keep all the discarded utensils (ironic because I never discarded it). And guess...

magic harry potter

wish

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Heather Echola IF I had magic abilities I would just let them do the chores for me.

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It's a Wrap

Jim Bauer @porwest (92626) • United States 20 Dec

I set up the folding table in the guest bedroom since Dawn wants to start wrapping Christmas gifts. But of course, cats will soon stake claims on anything we want to use as their own territory, just so they can be close and of...

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Heather Echola I have seen videos of "How to wrap a cat for Christmas". Bruno just waits for either of us to sit down in our arm chairs to do anything and he is there, in the middle, and cozy and warm.

20 Dec

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Senior moment #7,243?

The Horse @TheHorse (220266) • Walnut Creek, California 20 Dec

Have you ever had what might be described as a "senior moment"? Just now I went into the bathroom to retrieve my prescription (lower back) pain meds. I wanted to call and see if my new bottle is ready for pickup, and needed the...

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Heather Echola No, I do not "code" the number because it is never just one thing. Yes, I have senior moments all of the time. I will not even share the more serious ones with you guys here. I suspect I am more senior than you, but I will say "take care of your back."

20 Dec

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The Power of Prayers

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (83109) • United States 19 Dec

I'm thanking you all again for the prayers for my aunt. Prayers are powerful. Days ago what looked like dire circumstances for my aunt ( heart attack, medivacted to a hospital in Boston and 2 surgeries) she is doing well. In...

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Heather Echola Merry, merry Christmas to you all.

20 Dec

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12/20/24 - Update On My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (181717) • United States 19 Dec

I called the facility yesterday and spoke with the social worker. She forgot to ask about the cost of physical therapy. She did fill me in on my husband's urologist appointment. On Monday they are going to take out the catheter...

rehab

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Heather Echola This constant not knowing and trying to manage long distance is exhausting I am sure. Because my husband has had a foley off and on for over six years I am familiar with some of the things that go on. There is actually a scanner, like a portable ultrasound...

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I had the most delicious dip last night

snowy @snowy22315 (182212) • United States 19 Dec

I could have eaten a whole container of it, but naturally I refrained. I found this at Aldi while I was looking for dessert hummus, which I love. It is salted caramel cannoli dip and also has cinnamon and vanilla. This is awesome...

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Heather Echola It sounds so very good. Yummy.

19 Dec

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The most wanted Christmas gifts?

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (38704) 19 Dec

Did you ever wonder what most people truly want for Christmas? No, this isn't about some of us wanting better health for ourselves or a loved one, or a ridiculous list like a trip around the world or a new car, or a new home....

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Heather Echola Flower pots and plant related items. Including some seasonal plants. A trip to my favorite green house would be good.

19 Dec

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Cover the Eyes

Amber @AmbiePam (93920) • United States 19 Dec

A few weeks ago my sister and brother-in-law took their kids to Disney World in Florida for their Christmas gift to the kids. A family asked my BIL if he could take some pictures of them, and then offered to return the favor for...

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Heather Echola What a great and loving example. Annelyn is funny.

19 Dec

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12/19/24 - Update On My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (181717) • United States 19 Dec

My husband's new phone came yesterday. I just have to set it up for him. I will see him on Sunday and on Christmas. Today I need to find out how his appointment with the urologist went, what the cost will be for physical...

long term care

physical therapy

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Heather Echola Hopefully the move was smooth for him and by now the urologist has talked with you.

19 Dec

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Did Albert Einstein really say "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds”?

The Horse @TheHorse (220266) • Walnut Creek, California 18 Dec

Do you trust "wise quotations" that you read on the internet or see on bumper stickers? I do not. But I do believe that most of these quotations have their basis in truth. Mark Twain never did say, "The coldest Winter I ever...

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Heather Echola I often do some research. As Lincoln said "If you can google it, it has to be true."

18 Dec

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Hot Dr. Pepper

Amber @AmbiePam (93920) • United States 18 Dec

I was watching the local morning news yesterday morning, and on the segment, “What Caught Our Eye”, one of the news anchors mentioned an online video she saw of a woman making Hot Dr. Pepper, a drink her family made every...

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Heather Echola I think I have had this minus the lemon, Just Dr. P straight. Warmed. It would seem to me that it would kill the fizz and that is part of what I drink a soda for anyway. When I worked at a Mexican Restaurant in Midwest City their orange soda tasted nasty in my...

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Chocolate Mousse.

rakski @rakski (126055) • Philippines 18 Dec

This is one delectable goodness. It melts in your mouth. So good you will want more. It's not my favorite but I can have more. I have a sweet tooth and dessert is my weakness. What's your favorite dessert?

chocolate mousse

dessert

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Heather Echola Almost all of them are my favorites. This image looks delectable. I have not had lemon meringue pie in a long time. I may make that soon.

18 Dec

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12/18/24 - Update On My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (181717) • United States 18 Dec

I was able to reach my husband yesterday. The social worker said that my husband's phone was found by the laundry company; and it was not salvageable. My husband fortunately did not ask about coming home. I told him that he was...

rehab

physical therapy

long term care

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Heather Echola Linda you are handling this in the best ways you can. I do wish you could count on more frequent visits. Do not give up. You may yet have some good news.

18 Dec

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A crime spree for Christmas

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (41747) • United States 17 Dec

I don't know how things are where you live, but break ins around here are up during the holidays. A friend at church, an older woman who lives alone had her home broken into recently. Thankfully she wasn't home, but they...

evil in the world

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Heather Echola That is sad, of course, and concerning. I imagine people are more in need, but the truth is people are opportunists and are actually "more in greed".

17 Dec

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Weel, today has been interesting so far.

Kayla Tsukino @kaylachan (71793) • Daytona Beach, Florida 17 Dec

This morning was anything but boring. I no sooner get George's meds down him then I'm met at the door by my next door neighbor. On Saturday his mailbox broke when the carrier put a package that should've taken to the front door,...

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Heather Echola I am glad you could set things straight. Packages do not really belong in mail boxes.

17 Dec

Curses, foiled again

snowy @snowy22315 (182212) • United States 17 Dec

I have for years wanted to serve a meal to the poor or homeless on Christmas, but have never found somewhere they needed volunteers.I have even called churches and salvation army etc. I had something pop up in my newsfeed that...

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Heather Echola I hope just the right opportunity to serve comes your way soon.

17 Dec

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TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (317241) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 17 Dec

I wrote this this morning and wanted to share this with you as we enter the last week before Christmas. TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, unwrapped gifts lay stacked with...

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Heather Echola Thanks, Valerie. It is hard not to get all wrapped up in the details that do not really matter.

17 Dec

Prayers Needed

MARILYN @Marilynda1225 (83109) • United States 17 Dec

Happy Tuesday Everyone! the rain is leaving (for awhile) and the sun looks like its trying to make an appearance. The temperatures have gotten warmer but will take a plunge once again in the next day or two. The temperatures have...

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Heather Echola I will pray right now. I know the waiting is always hard. I trust her doctors are well experienced and helping her be healthy.

17 Dec

Did you get paid by MyLot on Sunday?

The Horse @TheHorse (220266) • Walnut Creek, California 17 Dec

I usually forget that payout is coming. I don't even notice the dollar signs. I just notice that I got paid when the total in the upper right drops. Oh yeah. I got paid! But this month I was aware that it was the 15th. I went off...

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Heather Echola I stayed away from work today. Went to walk in clinic, and then went with hubby to an appointment then went shopping and have been lazy at home since.

17 Dec

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12/17/24 - Update On My Husband

LindaOH @LindaOHio (181717) • United States 17 Dec

I spoke with the social worker. My husband has an appointment with a urologist this week; so I will be able to get answers about his condition/diagnosis. I hope they will be taking the Foley out. Tried to get in touch with my...

rehab

long term care

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Heather Echola I need to start decluttering myself. I hope he gets a good urologist who will talk with you about things.

17 Dec

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