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Monday, February 1, 2021 at 7:24PM 
Ellie comes once a week and usually I comb her out but time got away from me. So very sorry! Next week for sure!
I wanted to wash 2 of my own dogs today but never happened. Got to fit them in and I will as it bothers me not to.
The repair guy comes tomorrow for the washer. He told the company that sends out their parts that they had someone that needs their washer going as he just had surgery so they expedited it. Wow a stranger being nice. Yes - wow!
I thank Sherry for sitting in a car today getting Nathan's prescription after he had a very long day from doctor to the lab. Our pharmacy doesn't deliver. I can't begin to tell you... I really can't. Those doing food or picking up food - and I will do it back in return in a heartbeat. I owe you so much and I think this caretaking is overwhelming with the rest that I have on my plate but I find myself laughing how crazy it all is. Thank you! I asked Nathan would he do the same? He said I would hire someone.
Nathan has too much fruit. He so appreciates it but I need ideas on how to sustain its freshness. I may start making mixed drinks - fruity margarita - heh. So send me recipes on making juice or maybe I can freeze for drinks later? Yes, send me ideas, please! Did get chocolate covered fruit and that I am eating. Thank you!
Ellie, Reggie, Harlow and Brewer had a blast. I mean a ton of fun today. Ellie is truly better off through this pandemic to have these wild play sessions. I can see her blooming! Harlow comes off and on throughout the month and really happy to come, really happy to go home. Perfect... Brewer is the same.
I so love the dogs. Isolation with dogs is good for us but they too need the play. It is all so hard. Pandemic - GO AWAY.
Nathan goes to dr visits weekly so Monday is it for 6 weeks. He has a referral for his arthritis to get his pain under control, visits with Cardiologist, Surgeon and I have to do blood pressure twice a day and heart monitoring that gets send to them. Wednesday I have to redo pill slots and tomorrow I need to call cardiologist about the meds and changes. It's supposed to be the GP but he sais they want me to do it?
Nathan saw more dogs. Sage reacted to him like Rebel did at first. Ella was crazy over the top so we had to hold and contain her. Ellie was way excited. Brewer sniffed and sniffed. Murphy had a major tail wagging. Jeannie wanted her belly rubbed. Harlow wanted to lick his wounds. Poor Nathan relishes being the dog whisperer so it bothers him - the reaction but he will regain that. He's confuserd by the Rebel like reaction.
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Murphy wags her tail if you even say Nathan’s name so I can imagine she had a wag-fest seeing him.
Darlah you have a lot on your plate that is for sure. So much to do and it all happens at once. I assume you have a pill container for the pills? Sam had a morning one and an evening one. Both full to bursting. It is a huge adjustment and I think the most in shock is Nathan. It will take him time to adjust. In the meantime smoothies are great. Yogurt or Milk with fruit and ice in a blender. You can freeze fruit for sure. And if he needs nourishment then you can add protein to the smoothies.
How beautiful is that photo. You wouldn't knw it was freezing outside:)
Great ideas, Ronnie! Yes we have a morning and evening Couldn't do without a pill case.
8s Nathan on a low sodium diet?
Big adjustment.
Not to spoil the ending for you but everything is going to be OK. You are such a strong person who handles all the crap that life has been handing you and never one thing at a time. Hang in there we are all pulling for you and Nathan
Hugs from Abby, Zoey and Susan
You can freeze strawberries, blueberries for smoothies later. Bananas mashed up to add to pancakes.
Darlah, you have an awful lot to do, I wish I could help more, this pandemic has made everything more challenging.
I'm planning to make you a batch of blueberry bran wholemeal muffins which can be frozen quite successfully to thaw out as you need.
Bag the fruit in individual serving combos you like and freeze in ziplock bags. Drop in a blender with a blob of plain yogurt and top with juice/water for a quick smoothie.
Also good to stew or roast with a bit of sugar/butter/cinnamon and mix into oatmeal or top on ice-cream.
Speaking of ice-cream, you can also make no churn ice-cream with whipping cream + condensed milk and it’s reallly easy and yummy. Here’s a strawberry one (you can do it with any fruit though - mangos and peaches are amazing!) https://www.recipetineats.com/strawberry-ice-cream-no-churn/
Ruth: No NOT on a low salt. He is on reduce and minimize as his cardiologist thinks that is the only way to sustain. He also has to deal with diabetes.