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Well, as you know, I spoke about the invitations that had arrived and all that, and that I was going to try to write addresses and so on. Well, those were certainly famous last words, but my husband, during his long wait for my three hour operation and during recovery and visiting times, got them all done for me with record speed. He is the more organized of the two of us, and treated me royally while I was so sick...better than usual.

He bought me a portable dvd player so that I could watch a movie or two while having to lie down in bed...because it hurt too much to sit. He brought food home so that I didn't have to cook and was just generally a darling, looking after me so nicely. I am grateful to have such a caring man! :)

I am a bit tired of not being able to sit on my rump, but it is getting better with each day. I hope I can at least go back to church on Sunday. My post op is on Thursday and is only down the road, but Lawl still has to come and take me since the doc gave me specific instructions not to drive, especially my little Geo Metro which is like a log wagon to drive, not having power steering. I am sure to get a good report...and more pain killers I hope...they sure do help to relax me and help me sleep ...most of the time.

I thank you all for your loving thoughts and replies during this time, and even worrying about me when I didn't get back quite in time for your liking!

I am going to go outside tomorrow for a while; may even take a blanket outside and lie in the shade. It has been over 84 in this apartment and seems there is no relief unless one finds a cool spot...so we'll see. I like being spoiled and loved, so in that way, I have definitely enjoyed the last week...I am a glutton for love and attention, as you all know!

I thought I had something else to say and I just seem to be rambling...so I'll get off of here and if I think of what it was, I'll blog again later.

God bless you all
Love you more than you know
bonnie

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robot2 on

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Dear Bonnie...

You deserve to be spoiled...Your husband is a gem...When you have someone that you trust and can depend upon...it means so much..

Go out and have the sun warm your body today...It is healing to be in the sun for a while..

enjoy your day hon.

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bonniegirl on

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Thank you; I planned on going out but the water sprayers have been put on! If I could walk very far, I'd go to the park, but don't know if I should do that quite yet...quite a way.
But nevertheless, with all of my friends on Mindsay, I am having a great day!

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robot2 on

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Good for you...Spend the day in your cyber world..As for me, I am painting the inside of cabinets...just taking a little break.

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bonniegirl on

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Um....kitchen ones? I didn't know they got painted...shows how much I know...

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robot2 on

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Since I have decided to rent for until I change my mind, I need to make this more homey...so...yes...I am changing things a bit..

I painted the hallway, living room, changed the dining room light fixture, put up new baseboard moldings. I am almost finished...I had to run speaker and cable wires underneath them...so I pulled off the old moldings and now am replacing them with new ones...Then I primed the ugly looking melamine cabinets....with this primer that sticks to anything...like glass...and I painted the outside a warm ivory...Now I am painted the primed inside and then lightly sand and finish coat and then sealer...so they look much much much better than before...They put in new appliances and carpet when I moved in ...new toilet and sink...so........now....it feels more like my place...I still want to do something with the concrete balcony...maybe a glaze...

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bonniegirl on

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You are so handy; a birdie of all trades and master of none, hey? I bet it looks so beautiful and fresh, and it is great to keep busy anyway and to feel like the place is your own.

I am truly not answering any more comments till later...

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robot2 on

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I shall reply to you and then get back to work as well..but yes..I can do many many things...I have some knowledge in most areas, particularly those things which enhance life...things I can apply to living..but you are right...I am a master of none...

I have been told many times that I have the ability to do well at whatever I choose to do...

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robot2 on

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You can...and they can look beautiful...almost like a factory finish if you take lots of time and do light layers of primer and paint...new hardware...I am not going that far but honestly...for a rental place, the change is amazing....

When I renovated my kitchen years ago....I ordered very expensive factory painted wood...well..............you can try to replicate anything you can buy.....if you have the will and the time.

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bonniegirl on

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You sound like a hands on girl, whereas I am not quite as versatile, although I guess I could be if I had the interest...I am a bit lopsided...all interests lie to the verbal side of me...

WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS....

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robot2 on

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I have always been physically active...I mean...we painted coral fences on our ranch and went baling with Dad and built a tree house and my father, uncles and grandfather always built things....My father built his first house while Mother was pregnant with me...so I had it around me..and it was always drilled into us....that the more practical things you could do....the more admired you'd be...No one ever said...Once you get your doctorate dear, you'll be be demand...Not certain if it was environment or whether I just have practical genes but definately my role models were very practical people...even the ones with money and some ..........did have a lot..

However even though I enjoy doing the odd project, I would never do it....if I wanted quality workmanship...not with most things...but sometimes I enjoy doing these things...

eg....A wicker/cane pool chair sits in the sun day after day and the pillows fade and the polyurethane is peeling...I like those projects...Just a bit of sanding and recoating...and making new covers for the pillows....You have to have time to do it....If I had a career, I may still want to .....on occassion..

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robot2 on

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When I say, I like making things beautiful, I mean it...That is where my interest comes from...and it is always a blast to do it....for little cost...

I get rewarded every time I look at something that is now lovely...and at sales prices...We girls love a sale...no matter what price.

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bonniegirl on

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Sounds like you had a very interesting life, Birdie dear..and I bet it was so peaceful in comparison with the hustle and bustle of city life and mamas or dads, for that matter, telling the kids that it was all in the education.

Sometimes it is the simple things in life that bring the most satisfaction.

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robot2 on

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I feel blessed to have grown up on acreage...but still within close proximity to the city..

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bonniegirl on

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That's exactly what I like, in the country, near the city.

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robot2 on

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You can't get more WOW than that..

Hey..(your word girl) thought you were watching Idol?

I have my laptop on my knee in front of the tv.

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shaunasea on

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Dear Bonnie,

I am 'glad' that I found you! I thought that I'd check out 'Top Blogs' and 'there you were!

I read about your 'back, and I have 'exactly the same problem!' I can not 'sit' for more than perhaps an 'hour' at 'Most' before the 'Pain' sets in! Doctor also gave me 'pills for the pain, thank heavens!

My husband has 'passsed on' and I have been absent from the internet for almost a year! I became quite ill, but I am recovering now, and after I 'pray to God each night' I also speak to my husband, for I know that 'he is 'with God, and he is not going anywhere, until we are 'together again!' After that, I have 'prayed' that we will 'fly together as the lovely 'Sea Eagles' in our next 'incarnation!' I asked God 'Why he had taken him from me, and God explained, and I understood... (more about that if you read Ellens page) ...

I do hope that you are 'otherwise well... ( By the way, I am taking Fosomax, (I think that is how you spell it... it is to strengthen the bones... and it seems to be helping!

Swimming seems to help a lot, or just 'simple exercise' while watching T.V.

Catch my latest 'blog' if you will, and 'talk to everyone' you meet... it is 'Amazing' how once you 'start the ball rolling' it circles the globe!

Love, Shaunasea (My new avatar is the Sea Wave!)

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bonniegirl on

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So sorry to hear about your dear hubby. I know you loved his company and that you enjoyed traveling together and so on. I wondered where you had gotten to, but of course, I know there is life outside of Mindsay!

I was also surprised that my blog hit the Top Blogs..what a surprise...my friends must have voted!

I hope you recover fully and are able to go on with life until you meet up with that dear man again.

I did not have back pain, but Butt pain because I had my bladder and rectum put back into place and it hurts to sit on the place where it is all stitched.

I like the seawave!

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shaunasea on

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Oh Dear Bonnie... that must have been 'Tramatic!' When were you operated on? Just be 'Extremely' careful now, to not 'Stress your body' while you heel, and as I am sure that you are aware of, 'This is a Very Important Time' to eat 'Nourishing' foods!

As I was saying to Ellen: Geeeeez! Arn't these 'Golden Years' Fun? Anyway, we should not complain, when we 'look at the poor people in some other countries, that 'Do not have the opportunity to 'even get an operation! I think that 'DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS' is a 'GODSEND!'

After Michael passed, I became 'Very Ill' (fell and broke my wrist, then broke out like a Cactus bush) I have since recovered! I did ask God why he took Michael from me, and He answered that it had to do with the fact that he needed me to learn to stand on my own to feet now, as it will be necessary for my next incarnation, until Michael and I are 'Together again.

Isn't that a 'Magnificent Sea Wave?' It really doesn't show up as well as it does in the picture of it that I have here at home... as the space in the avatar box is to small... but I was pleased to 'know that you like it! Lol!

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bonniegirl on

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I am so glad that you are up and better again, and that your confidence is stable, knowing you will see Michael again.

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shaunasea on

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Thanks Bonnie!

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Geekity14 on

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Your husband sounds amazing... I want one like yours! D: *Lolz* ^^

Well, I'm glad that things are beginning to look up for you since your surgery. Glad to know that you're healing.

Lol, don't worry, I'm a huge sponge for love and attention to. It's just who we are, I guess. xD

God Bless You too, and I love YOU more then you'd ever know, Bonnie!

- Em.

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bonniegirl on

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Aw, your words brightened my day, my dear little friend. Please, please change your user photo to the face on the girl sitting in the river.

Have to go; hubby home.

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Geekity14 on

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Good, I'm glad they did. You just saying that filled me with this great amount of satisfaction that I haven't experienced in a long time...

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bonniegirl on

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See? We are here to build one another up and that is how it should be with friends, although every thing I say is true; I wouldn't lie about important things, or anything at all...lol...

We are a mutual admiration society, hey? giggle

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ellen622 on

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Thank God that you are well on your way to recovery :-)
Take care and God bless you (glutton for love and attention lols) ... and your wonderful husband (I am grateful to have such a caring man!

Blessings to you both!

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bonniegirl on

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Thank you for your blessing, Ms Ellen. Sorry I have not gotten to all of your writing, but will try to as time goes on.

Unfortunately, there has been a bit of a setback, but I will blog about it in a minute.