The shoe's on the other foot as they say
@1creekgirl (41445)
United States
April 23, 2023 4:53pm CST
It seems so weird that Dale is the one in the hospital instead of me. I've had numerous surgeries and procedures over the years and he's always been right there taking such good care of me.
He was admitted to the hospital last night with pneumonia. I left the ER around 11:00pm and the drive home in the dark wasn't fun. There were so many deer close to the road and in the fields, I am so thankful they stayed where they were.
Went back to the hospital this morning, but Dale insisted I leave to come home around 3 this afternoon. I haven't slept hardly any for the last four nights, so we both knew I didn't need to wait any longer to drive home.
Yesterday before we went to the ER, I had mixed up some filling for chicken croquettes, so I knew I needed to make them today. My taste buds are getting close to normal and they were so good. I roasted a potato to go with it and put lots of butter and sour cream. Yummy!
I plan to take a strong sleeping pill, go to bed early, and hopefully sleep late in the morning. I'll take Dale some croquettes even though they're better when you first fry them.
Please continue to pray for my Dale. I don't know what I'd do without him.
Thanks, y'all. Hope you've had a great Sunday and a wonderful weekend.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 Apr 23
Yes, Dale is a wonderful husband, who adores his wonderful wife, Vicki!
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
23 Apr 23
Thanks, he can be gruff at times, but he's a sweetheart.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@kobesbuddy When Dale gets gruff, sometimes my humility is to tell him to back off.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 Apr 23
@1creekgirl And Jay can be gruff at times, that keeps me working towards humility.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
21 May 23
I guess mine are sort of three sided because my mother made them that way. Years ago I quit shaping meatloaf in the traditional shape and started making it in squares in a baking dish.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
22 May 23
@CarolDM Thanks so much, Carol. Last chemo tomorrow and praying I get along better this time than the last one.
How are you feeling? You're in my prayers often.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 May 23
@1creekgirl Funny how we tend to cool like our Mom's. A great idea to make meatloaf in squares. I use a loaf pan for mine. Hope your are feeling well these days. I think of you often.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Apr 23
I am so sorry Vicki..I know how hard this is on both of you right now.
You are in my prayers, both of you.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Apr 23
@1creekgirl You are so welcome..how is he doing though?
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@RebeccasFarm Seemed good earlier. Not a lot of pain thankfully.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Apr 23
@1creekgirl Rest well an I hope Dale is even better tomorrow.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
29 Apr 23
Thanks for the update. Sending prayer and healing thoughts. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well. I hope Dale is home by now.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
29 Apr 23
We're both doing well, just in time for chemo #3 on Monday. How are you and your husband doing?
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
29 Apr 23
@LindaOHio Yes, but your issues are what're important to you, no matter what someone else is going through.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
29 Apr 23
@1creekgirl I'll be thinking of you. We are hanging in there. We have physical challenges but not as challenging as yours.
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@zulfrontado (199)
• Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
24 Apr 23
Everything will improve, and here we will pray for you.
And yes, those croquettes look delicious.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
That really were good, even with my impared taste buds.
@zulfrontado (199)
• Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
24 Apr 23
@1creekgirl Good, why are they damaged?
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@snowy22315 (180830)
• United States
23 Apr 23
I will, and glad your taste is coming back. Hopefully Dale will feel well enough tomorrow to enjoy your croquettes
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
He decided to wait until he gets home to eat the croquettes if that's in a day or two. They were really tasty of me earlier today after I got home.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
24 Apr 23
@1creekgirl I know it's tough with your chemo and all. I know you're a strong woman. I admire your courage. Keep going.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@Jenaisle Thanks, Jenaisle, I appreciate the nice encouragement.
@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
You're right. I'm so thankful that if this had to happen that it happened when I'm in my last week before chemo when I feel my best.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
24 Apr 23
Please don't wait that late to drive home again. I'll worry about you now... You and Dale are always in my thoughts.
When Pretty and I go anywhere, she knows we have to leave in time for the sun to still be up so I can see to drive. (She prefers to make appointments as late in the day as possible. I had to tell her this last Fall that I was leaving before the sun set and if that meant she was still waiting to see a doctor, then the doctor could bring her home before she'd make her appointments earlier in the afternoon. There's a reason I make my doctor appointments as early in the working day as I can.)
When Pretty and I go anywhere, she knows we have to leave in time for the sun to still be up so I can see to drive. (She prefers to make appointments as late in the day as possible. I had to tell her this last Fall that I was leaving before the sun set and if that meant she was still waiting to see a doctor, then the doctor could bring her home before she'd make her appointments earlier in the afternoon. There's a reason I make my doctor appointments as early in the working day as I can.)1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
24 Apr 23
@1creekgirl
Rush hour doesn't bother me. I just can't see well if it's dark.
Rush hour doesn't bother me. I just can't see well if it's dark.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
Last night was so unplanned, but it was sketchy with all those deer near the road and I don't see well to drive a lot at night now. Dale insisted I leave in plenty of time today. We try to get our doctors' appointments earlier, also, not only to avoid driving at night, but to miss the rush hour traffic.
I really appreciate your concern.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Apr 23
You don't even want to know and I know Dale will be all right. Keep to your prayers and keep thinking positively. The worst happened to me and I would never want anyone else to go through that if it could be avoided. I hope he soon feels much better and great to know he is getting the care he needs. Many blessings to you both and I will keep him in my prayers.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
23 Apr 23
I'm sorry to hear you haven't had a great weekend? Thank you so much for your prayers for Dale.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Apr 23
@1creekgirl no I meant what happened to me when I lost my husband back in 2017. In your case, I am sure Dale will recover.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
23 Apr 23
@RasmaSandra Oh, I understand. I'm sure that was the worst thing that ever happened to you. I can't imagine living without Dale. But I know one of of will be the first to go sometime.
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@1creekgirl (41445)
• United States
24 Apr 23
That's good, hopefully he's still improving.
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