Today Hannah went for the scan that the surgeon ordered on Monday.They did an ultrasound of her leg, from hip to ankle, checking the blood flow. Of course, they can't tell you anything. You have to wait to see the dr for your results. Since I'm used to ultrasounds of babies, and not arteries, I couldn't tell you if what I was seeing was normal or … [Continue]
Works For Me Wednesday – Favorite Foods
I cook 7 days a week. No, really, I do! So is it any wonder that I have several Works for Me Wednesday entries about food? Nope, no surprise to me! lol Here are a few of my entries:I shared several ideas on quick suppers with hamburger. I still use these ideas, and recently had a request from my family for the Crockpot Cheeseburgers so I will be … [Continue]
Hannah Update…
Today Hannah had to see the surgeon about her toe. He said it looked good, and to finish the antibiotics that the doc put her on last Thursday.He checked her pulse in her ankle, and the top of her foot. He said it was very thready. So he is sending her for a scan of the artery in her leg.Her toe is looking a lot better today, than it was last week. … [Continue]
February in Review
February was a very busy month, along with being very cold, snowy and icey...We had:2 birthdays - mine and Mel's1 Valentines day dinner at church2 - 4 hour volunteer sessions at the outreach center2 quick visits to drop stuff off at the outreach center1 clothes give away where we handed out bags, and folded clothes2 piano lessons (2 others were … [Continue]
Frugal Friday – Saving on Gas at Kroger
Gas prices are down, but around here they have gone up a little recently. I live in a rural area, and our local store with a gas station was charging $1.79 this morning for gas.Normally, this is 10 cents higher than gas in the larger town where I go shopping. D also works in this town, so he lets me know where the good gas prices are. :)I was very … [Continue]
Ow, Her Toe!
Last night, when I looked at Hannah's sore toe, it was considerably worse than the night before. I mean visibly worse. So I called this morning to see if she should come in today, or wait until her appointment tomorrow morning.I was told to go ahead and bring her in today. After 2 docs cconsulted, she was given yet another antibiotic, and an … [Continue]
Works For Me Wednesday – Homemade Laundry Detergent
I have posted before about how I make my own laudnry detergent several times, including last Wednesday. After reading the comment asking for the recipe, I searched (my own blog) and realized that I had never posted the recipe I use!So here it is!Homemade Laundry Detergent1/3 of a bar of Fels Naptha Soap, grated1 Cup Borax1 Cup Washing Soda (NOT … [Continue]
