Still here..

NJShore
NJShore Member Posts: 429 Member

Hi all,

I am still reading as many posts as possible, but during work hours.. you all know the drill. We have been super busy trying to get our kitchen finished, pool open, now we mow weekly.. and getting ready for surgery next Friday, but wanted you to know I think about you all every day, and can't wait til next week, I can keep up! while recovering..

Hugs and Prayers,

Kari

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  • jcortney
    jcortney Member Posts: 503
    Tucked in

    Kari,

    I know no one tucks you in quite like Phrannie, but know I'm doing it too.

    Joe

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    kari, will be praying surgery

    kari, will be praying surgery goes well and u have a smooth recovery.

    God bless,

    dj

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    getting things done

    Kari,

    Of course you are still here, where else would you be?

    Now this kitchen, what are you doing, is it a full gut or just a sprucing up?

    Sounds like you have plenty of “irons in the fire”, good luck with each of them.

    Matt

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    Good to hear from you. Don't

    Good to hear from you. Don't stay so busy you forget to enjoy life.Cool

     

    Debbie

  • NJShore
    NJShore Member Posts: 429 Member
    CivilMatt said:

    getting things done

    Kari,

    Of course you are still here, where else would you be?

    Now this kitchen, what are you doing, is it a full gut or just a sprucing up?

    Sounds like you have plenty of “irons in the fire”, good luck with each of them.

    Matt

    Full Gut

    Matt,

    It's a full gut. We bought our house 3 years ago, and the kitchen was cheap construction circa 1980's.. and breaking down. So when we finally got my bachelorette townshouse sold, we decided the money would look good in the kitchen.. we took up the tile (cement and chicken wire) and put down a maple floor.. the sheetrock, windows, the electric.. it got bigger than originally planned fast. Fortunately we waited til that townhouse closed! And when we got home from treatment, I couldn't think of any reason not to do it... it kind of worked out great.. since Dan never knew what he wanted to eat until it was time to eat - why not take out? But it's been a long 2 months. Only 3 cabinets came in the wrong size, then the replacements were lost in the store.. fortunately once everything gets put through the dishwasher in 2 weeks and put away - we won't remember the inconvienences!

    Good news is the counter top will be here with in 8 working days, the back splash a week later.. then cleanups with electric and plumbing tucked in too.. almost there!

    So when I recover, timing will be perfect to move and start cooking again!

    Kari

  • NJShore
    NJShore Member Posts: 429 Member
    jcortney said:

    Tucked in

    Kari,

    I know no one tucks you in quite like Phrannie, but know I'm doing it too.

    Joe

    Joe

    Joe,

    Thank you very much.. starting to get a wee bit nervous here and there.. but just keep saying... it's better than the alternative.. :)

    Kari

  • NJShore
    NJShore Member Posts: 429 Member

    kari, will be praying surgery

    kari, will be praying surgery goes well and u have a smooth recovery.

    God bless,

    dj

    Debbie,

    This recovery feels like the first time I will have time to really sit down in a year.. A year ago Dan and I started redoing rooms in the house, working our jobs and then working another shift painting, etc.. getting ready for my son's wedding and the family that would be coming in from out of state and staying.. the day they started to arrive we got his diagnosis, a wedding 11 days later, his moms huge bday party here a week after that and surgery/treatments, and now my surgery - it's enjoy the summer from here.. and try not to make plans!

    Kari

     

  • NJShore
    NJShore Member Posts: 429 Member
    jim and i said:

    Good to hear from you. Don't

    Good to hear from you. Don't stay so busy you forget to enjoy life.Cool

     

    Debbie

    Enjoying life..

    Debbie,

    That's the plan -- to spend a few months getting back to what ever normal should be.. a few hours in the sun and gardening, and simple fun is very much a cherished idea!

    Kari

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    All's Well...

    Glad for you, somewhat...., LOL

    Back to the grind...

    But, being here and getting to enjoy the things you love, your livelyhood, family and friends makes it all worth it.

    Congrats to a job well done...

    I believe you are now eligible for membership..., membership into the Clan of the Abi-Normal...

    JG

  • VivianLee5689
    VivianLee5689 Member Posts: 546
    Skiffin16 said:

    All's Well...

    Glad for you, somewhat...., LOL

    Back to the grind...

    But, being here and getting to enjoy the things you love, your livelyhood, family and friends makes it all worth it.

    Congrats to a job well done...

    I believe you are now eligible for membership..., membership into the Clan of the Abi-Normal...

    JG

    Glad to hear from you

    Glad to hear from you Kari.  I will pray about your upcoming surgery.  I bet you will be glad when things slow down.

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    Hello Kari !

    I am so glad they finally got that surgery schedualed for you !  I will be thinking of you next Friday, and knowing the surgeons hands will be guided by the best of the best.  Hugs sent !   Katie

  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    Glad you are checking in

    Kari

    WOW, you have a lot on your plate.

    Wishing you the absolute best in your upcoming surgery.  Will be thinking about you on Friday.

    Prayers and cyber HUGS coming your way.

    p.s.  Your surgery and recovery will seem like a vacation to you....You will get some much needed rest !!

     

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    Glad you stay in touch....

    Kari,

    Like you, I am always reading posts...nearly everyday...especially at work...yes, I know the drill. Laughing

    I'm glad you keep us posted on how things are going and what you are doing with life to get through tough days.

    We all appreciate the encouragement.

    Best wishes on the surgery.

    ~C