All three adults tested negative for Covid (this time) and we decided not to test Grandson. It's a traumatic experience for him (the nose swabbing) and we couldn't isolate from him anyway. So, what would be the point?
My little black cat loves us both home and is quite talkative. Unfortunately, I feel covered in cat hair (including up my nose) since she won't leave me alone and must be near me or on me at all times. Obsession Love can be such a burden! :)
As busy as I've been between mom, babysitting, house cleaning, etc. I haven't ignored the beauty around me.
And I'm trying to maintain some kind of walking regime although it'll be spotty at best with such high temperatures next week. In the meantime, Younger Daughter is showing some signs of Covid which will cancel our "date" to watch The Great Canadian Baking Show tonight. John is dealing with his mom (with dementia) and his younger sister (too many health issues to list) and is more stressed than I've ever seen him. Still, he remains helpful and kind, even doing some work over at Older Daughter's house for the price of a delicious dinner and a few beers. Aren't these our Golden Years? They are not seeming that way sometimes.
Well, that's certainly a nice photo of Mari, some striking purple flowers & yourself... shoot about YD, if she does have covid maybe it'll be the Biden variant--just some cold symptoms. And sorry to read about John's mom... when you're 80, these times will seem golden!
Posted by: DougM | July 22, 2022 at 12:35 PM
Yay! Good news for most on the Covid front.
Posted by: Debbie | July 22, 2022 at 02:07 PM
The Golden Years seem often to be just one more travail on our struggle through life. I've been absent but I still love that Mari!
Posted by: Catalyst | July 22, 2022 at 02:15 PM
That is a pretty clingy cat. Will she settle a bit now?
Posted by: AC | July 22, 2022 at 02:42 PM
Glad you're covid negative. It just keeps going and going and going...
I need to get out and walk more now that my foot is starting to heal but I'm afraid of overdoing it so I do nothing.
Posted by: Pixie | July 22, 2022 at 03:07 PM
Golden years or life in the fast lane? One seems not come without the other. Your purple lily looks beautiful. Let's hope your Covid status stays negative. I've know some families that experience exposure and only one family member tests positive. Everybody seems to have different outcomes.
Posted by: Susan | July 22, 2022 at 03:15 PM
Oh man, I feel for John. My own mom was having so many health problems earlier this year, in and out of the hospital. It was a terrible time, incredibly stressful, and then she went into the hospital one last time and died on May 18. Having *two* sick family members must be just awful.
Posted by: Kathy | July 22, 2022 at 05:24 PM
I hope John's life eases off a bit. It spills over to you, too. At least he knows how to get good grub and a beer out of it.
Posted by: Joanne Noragon | July 22, 2022 at 06:27 PM
Beautiful Kansas State PURPLE flowers! Might want to check with grandson's pediatrician about testing. If asymptomatic, and positive, I'm not sure what the peds want to do. Tape a stuffed cat to your other leg and see what Mari does. There's that new game on TV called "Stray" that's entertaining cats around the world. Jeanne Moos had an episode about it. Hope John can get some rest. You're both being in the "sandwich" generation. Linda in Kansas
Posted by: DrumMajor Linda in Kansas | July 22, 2022 at 09:12 PM
We are having to deal with my 92 year old mom's worsening dementia. I think the isolation is not helping her.
Your purple flowers are gorgeous. Are they gladiolas?
Posted by: Musings | July 22, 2022 at 11:13 PM
Happy about the negatives but now hope YD is OK. This stuff is all around us.
John really has his plate full with family members. Hope he takes a little time for "John".
Funny about the cat hair. Only funny in that I know what you mean. Hate that when it gets in your nose.
Posted by: Arkansas Patti | July 23, 2022 at 06:10 AM
So glad you are negative. I'm still positive and this virus tore through me like a nor'easter in January. I don't know how long til I'm back to normal.
That flower is just beautiful. John is lucky to have you to temper the stress he must be under.
Posted by: Maureen | July 23, 2022 at 07:29 AM
I'm glad you all tested negative for COVID. That's such a relief. I love your pictures. I'm sorry you're getting another heatwave next week. I hope John will feel less stressed soon.
Posted by: Jenni Elyse | July 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM
That is a beautiful something! And very purple!
I remember reading that your Stargazer seems to be dying. Did it never propagate? I remember Mom and Dad digging up tulip and iris bulbs periodically and moving them around, so the new bulbs had space. Can you find new bulbs? I hate for you to lose that.
Posted by: Zazzy | July 25, 2022 at 06:35 PM