Can you believe it?! June 30th already! Where did the spring go?? Oh, yeah, we're still waiting for it.....ha ha. Just over 3 inches of rain this last Saturday morning, and yes, we are once again singing the blues. Or crying the blues. Trying to keep our heads above water. I'd post pictures, but I'm at work, and can't. (Check out Alyssa's blog!) Ditches are full and running over. Fields are full and running over. The water doesn't know which way to run cuz everything is full. So, it just sits there, cuz it can't go down. It can only go up, and you know what they say-what goes up must come down. Obviously thats what its doing in our little corner of the world. Just to draw out my woes a little more......my yard was just getting to the point where we thought we could start moving some dirt around to take care of some of our issues, and now, well, we're back to precious lakefront property.
The one nice thing that came from all this rain, was.........we caught up on some sleep this weekend. Two mornings of sleep ins. Even went grocery shopping together. Watched movies. Was wonderful! Too bad it takes 3 inches of rain to slow us down enough to enjoy relaxing.
Del has been working long hours at work, cuz farmers have been seeding and spraying-all at the same time. I've been working overtime hours, cuz there are just not enough nurses to work all the shifts. Jayde is done school and has been doing jobs at home, playing house keeper and yard man. Kyle is relieved that he only has a half day of school left today.
That is our life in a nutshell. Nothing really exciting. Routine. And that works for me. I'd like a long time of routine. No surprises. Nothing exciting. Just everyday, boring stuff.
Dad is doing well. He is still camping out in his trailer across the road. He's visiting around, going to town, and loving his cell phone. I get such a kick out of watching him on the cell. He is getting and sending texts! Such a 'cool' grandpa! He stopped by yesterday and played 3 games of chess with Jayde.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, that in our wonderful rain storm, the wind came and took down 3 old beautiful spruce trees, right in front/beside our house. Thankfully, they did not come down on the house.
It's 4 am, and this shift is slowly getting closer to completion. This has been a steady shift. Hospital is overful by 30%. That means we have no beds and are using the emergency room for admitted patients. But, we are still doing a wonderful job, being the caring nurses that we are!
Just to make your morning a little cheerier-imagine-6 months from now-Christmas will be over for another year! :-)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
So proud of my hubby!
Have to start tonight by sending out accolades to my husband-for the prominent place he held today on the city's newspaper-on the front page, and page 4!! I am so proud of him!!! He did an interview at work, regarding the farming/cropping issues, and the effects of the weather and current situation affecting the local farmers. They quoted him, and inluded pictures! I'm so impressed and proud! Have I told you how proud I am?? :-))
So, the insurance deadline for coverage for seeding for this year, is the 20th. today. We ahve seeded just under half of what we would have intended. And thats how it will be. The other land will just have to keep drying, get sprayed with Roundup, and get worked over eventually. Get it ready for next year. Make ditches. The stuff that was seeded-well, we'll see how it turns out. Thank God, he's sent us some warm weather this week. Sunshine and warm temps. Awesome!
Even the yard is starting to dry up. There's only small lakes in the front yard. Some ruts are starting to dry a bit. Managed to cut maybe 75% of the grass already! Wow!
I'm back at work after a week off. Or it was supposed to be a week off. I jokingly said at the start of my days off, this will be my first week off in a long time. Well that didn't last long. I was called in for mandatory fitting of N95 masks for the flu pandemic. Then I finally agreed to go in on Tuesday night and work night shift. Then, Thursday night, I'm back on my regular rotation. Tonight I'm on my 2nd night of 4. It's like escaping reality and going to work. Here, I know I can't leave. I'm stuck here, having to deal with whatever comes running thru the door. No escaping this!
I'm gearing up to attend another funeral. I'm getting tired of this. But its a necessary evil. A good friend of mine from work is saying good-bye to her grandpa on Monday morning. So many people having to say too many good-byes. Ugh!
Jayde is officially done school for this year. Hopefully, its grade 10 for him in the fall. Barring a disaster in the final exams, this should actually happen. He says even if he gets 0 on his finals, he'll still pass. Kyle has 6 1/2 days left of school. He's feeling a little ripped off that he still has to get on the bus for school. It's not like they're doing any cramming in of information at this point. Playing soccer, watching movies,,,,,,,,,.........you'd think they could just tell the kids to stay at home and work.
WE did seed a garden last weekend. Kathi & Gerald, and their girls came out for the weekend, and they all pitched in and we got'er done. Filled my whole garden space. Now hopefully those seeds can sprout thru those thick clods of clay! Gerald even helped us turn some bulls into steers. Quite a rodeo we had going last SAturday morning. Gerald has been such a wonderful help when he comes out. He gets right into the thick of things-certainly makes life easier for me. Yes, I was still in the pen, chasing and doing my thing. Just ask Gerald about my wonderful fence vaulting scene, as I'm trying to get out of the way from a newly turned steer. Ha ha!! I felt that for a few days!
I had invited my family to come over for supper last Saturday, as well. Those who came, had a great time, I think. I did, anyway! Thats what counts, right? We barbecued, cooked, sat around and visited. Laughed. You know, just had a relaxing time together. Special times!
My mind has been going thru mixed emotions this last while. I don't know about the rest of you, but to me it seems that this stage of life just never slows down from constant ups and downs. Look around you, and tell me who has not got something going on, that they wish wasn't. Check out your family, friends, and neighbours. Somethings going on in their lives, that we would just like to make better for them. And if you can't think of anyone, you're not looking close enough. No kidding! There's people in need everywhere we look. We're all in need in some form. Some days more than others. Somedays I wish I knew better how to help those in need. It seems there's just not enough that I'm doing for those close to me. Wish I could do more. So, I guess, I just keep trying in my own little twisted way, to love and support those around me. Cuz, yes, that's whats important in life.
Two more nights after this. Jayde is helping out in Wyatt's barn again tomorrow and Monday. Del has to work because people are still seeding and some are spraying their crops. So, lucky Kyle gets stuck doing stuff at home. Sunday is FAther's Day. Can hardly wait to give Del his present! Think he'll love it!! I guess I better make him a lemon pie tomorrow too. Now what will I do for my dad??? Have to think on that!
So, the insurance deadline for coverage for seeding for this year, is the 20th. today. We ahve seeded just under half of what we would have intended. And thats how it will be. The other land will just have to keep drying, get sprayed with Roundup, and get worked over eventually. Get it ready for next year. Make ditches. The stuff that was seeded-well, we'll see how it turns out. Thank God, he's sent us some warm weather this week. Sunshine and warm temps. Awesome!
Even the yard is starting to dry up. There's only small lakes in the front yard. Some ruts are starting to dry a bit. Managed to cut maybe 75% of the grass already! Wow!
I'm back at work after a week off. Or it was supposed to be a week off. I jokingly said at the start of my days off, this will be my first week off in a long time. Well that didn't last long. I was called in for mandatory fitting of N95 masks for the flu pandemic. Then I finally agreed to go in on Tuesday night and work night shift. Then, Thursday night, I'm back on my regular rotation. Tonight I'm on my 2nd night of 4. It's like escaping reality and going to work. Here, I know I can't leave. I'm stuck here, having to deal with whatever comes running thru the door. No escaping this!
I'm gearing up to attend another funeral. I'm getting tired of this. But its a necessary evil. A good friend of mine from work is saying good-bye to her grandpa on Monday morning. So many people having to say too many good-byes. Ugh!
Jayde is officially done school for this year. Hopefully, its grade 10 for him in the fall. Barring a disaster in the final exams, this should actually happen. He says even if he gets 0 on his finals, he'll still pass. Kyle has 6 1/2 days left of school. He's feeling a little ripped off that he still has to get on the bus for school. It's not like they're doing any cramming in of information at this point. Playing soccer, watching movies,,,,,,,,,.........you'd think they could just tell the kids to stay at home and work.
WE did seed a garden last weekend. Kathi & Gerald, and their girls came out for the weekend, and they all pitched in and we got'er done. Filled my whole garden space. Now hopefully those seeds can sprout thru those thick clods of clay! Gerald even helped us turn some bulls into steers. Quite a rodeo we had going last SAturday morning. Gerald has been such a wonderful help when he comes out. He gets right into the thick of things-certainly makes life easier for me. Yes, I was still in the pen, chasing and doing my thing. Just ask Gerald about my wonderful fence vaulting scene, as I'm trying to get out of the way from a newly turned steer. Ha ha!! I felt that for a few days!
I had invited my family to come over for supper last Saturday, as well. Those who came, had a great time, I think. I did, anyway! Thats what counts, right? We barbecued, cooked, sat around and visited. Laughed. You know, just had a relaxing time together. Special times!
My mind has been going thru mixed emotions this last while. I don't know about the rest of you, but to me it seems that this stage of life just never slows down from constant ups and downs. Look around you, and tell me who has not got something going on, that they wish wasn't. Check out your family, friends, and neighbours. Somethings going on in their lives, that we would just like to make better for them. And if you can't think of anyone, you're not looking close enough. No kidding! There's people in need everywhere we look. We're all in need in some form. Some days more than others. Somedays I wish I knew better how to help those in need. It seems there's just not enough that I'm doing for those close to me. Wish I could do more. So, I guess, I just keep trying in my own little twisted way, to love and support those around me. Cuz, yes, that's whats important in life.
Two more nights after this. Jayde is helping out in Wyatt's barn again tomorrow and Monday. Del has to work because people are still seeding and some are spraying their crops. So, lucky Kyle gets stuck doing stuff at home. Sunday is FAther's Day. Can hardly wait to give Del his present! Think he'll love it!! I guess I better make him a lemon pie tomorrow too. Now what will I do for my dad??? Have to think on that!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Beware-its a serious ending.
Its June 5 and it would be hard to tell that by looking out our windows. Its dismal/dreary, with clouds, drizzling rain, and the thermometer shows its all of plus 6. Not hightly motivating to go outside and work on the yard. Not even motivating to work inside. :-)
Sometimes I feel like I'm a broken record. This is a forum for me to talk about what my family and I are up to. Well, its kind of the same old thing for us every day. I found out something the other day and asked the person how long that had been, and he said, "where do you hide that you didn't know that?". I in turn responded, "at the rink or at work". Yes that is still my story.
Jayde's team played their last tournament last weekend. They lost 2 and won 3, for a total of 5 games. His equipment is in the garage, airing out, waiting for a warm and sunny day, for me to wash and dry outside in the sun. He is done with hockey for this season. Finally. Yes, its been fun watching him play at a higher calibre of hockey. And he has had a wonderful time. Developed. And thats why we do it. Jayde now has 2 weeks left of school. Final exams on June 18 & 19. Then its time to put him to work. Makes me think he should get a summer job, but thats rather interesting with us living 11 miles from the closest town. We'll see what we find for him to do. 14 years old is an interesting age-an adult, but not really.
Kyle has one more week left for his hockey season. His two nights a week has been a good experience for him. It was my turn to drive yesterday, and it was a dilemna-do I stay home and farm or do I take the boys?? Andrea helped by solving my problem, Blayze has a birthday this weekend and they're away, so she preferred him staying home. Del wanted me to help on the field, so I wasn't going to just drive Kyle. So, we stayed home. And wouldn't you know, When Del got home, it really started to rain, and 'kiboshed' the farming plan. So, we had supper, and I went for a nap. Kyle has 16 days left at school-just over 3 weeks-and then its summer holidays. Can't wait!
Del's work has been slow, due to the inclement weather. Its not only the farmers that the weather affects. Many businesses are feeling the heat of how to get through another year of tough times. Del continues to work during the day, and evenings and weekends are spent farming. Most of the cattle are on pasture. Good thing Del got those couple hundred of acres seeded a couple of weeks ago, cuz its been too wet to get out there since. Don't know if we will get anything more into the ground. Its a massive gamble , this farming. Totally dependent on something that is not in your control.
Me-well, I've been at work. I'm in the middle of my crazy stretch. Last week I worked days, this week I'm working nights. And this weekend I do 4 days before my week off. Last weekend was spent driving back and forth to the city for Jayde's hockey, in between helping Del on the farm. I have spent a couple of afternoons outside weeding and such. Its so good to be able to do that. I guess tonight I'll haul in all the flower pots so the flowers don't freeze. I haven't planted out anything into the ground, cuz there's forecasted frost for this weekend. Hopefully next week.
One of my nephews, Justin, is part of a band in the city. His band is performing tomorrow night, and my sister has invited us to come watch. So, a friend and I switched some hours and she is coming in to work so I can leave early, so I can head into the city and watch him. Should be interesting. He has sang and played guitar for us at family functions, and our family funerals, but this will be the first time I'll see him play with his band.
Work has been busy. The hospital has been at full capacity. Its been a mix of acute and chronic admissions. Due to confidentiality issues, and nursing in my home community, I don't discuss work situations on my blog. Needless to say, somedays are easier than others. Sometimes I think people wonder why I'm serious most of the time-yes, I've heard that-she can't let loose, yadayada........ I can, you know, just with a few close people, tho. :-) Anyway, between what I deal with at work and with family, It makes me who I am. Thats what you get with me. So, work. We've dealt with some sad situations lately at work. Nothing new really, just over and over, the same stuff. Theres alot of grief and sadness in this world. Time is short. I was the 'lucky' one last week to be on for a young woman that had lost control and rolled her car. Exactly where Katelyn had her accident last year. Another young, beautiful woman. We worked on her, long and hard. We transferred her to the city. I had to go on the transfer with my doc. Quick trip, I'll say. I got to meet with her family. I had the privilege of telling them what happened. If you can call that a privilege. Then I had to walk away, get in my ambulance, and go have lunch, like nothing ever happened. And then go back to work, and carry on like nothing ever happened. And look after some snotty nosed kid, whose mother thought this was an emergency. And treat them like this was a very important situation, and nothing had ever happened. And deal with another family who was upset their mother hadn't had her meat cut at lunch that day, cuz that was much more important than the emergency we had going on in the emergency room. And on and on. Then I got to go home, and hug my sons close. Real close. For a very long time. And my husband. For a long time. Don't want to let go. What if its the last time??? You never know. And thats another day at work. I go to sleep and get up again. And do it all over again. Different people, different situations, different illnesses. You go from life to death, to laughing, in seconds. To dealing with Child & Family Services, to the Coroners Office, to some uneducated parent not giving fever relief. Switching off and on, in a matter of minutes and seconds. With compassion and empathy for everyone. Easier said than done. (By the way-the family took their daughter off life support that evening, so yes, another family is grieving the loss of a special daughter)
Thats what makes me who I am. Live life like its your last day. Live it to the fullest. Love the people that are close to you. Make sure they know! Laugh easily, cuz somedays thats all thats left to do. Crying just isn't enough some days. Yes, nurses have a sick sense of humor, but that seems to be the easiest way to cope with what life deals them on a daily basis. And thats why we're good at what we do.
Enjoy your day! Live, laugh and love. Hard.
Sometimes I feel like I'm a broken record. This is a forum for me to talk about what my family and I are up to. Well, its kind of the same old thing for us every day. I found out something the other day and asked the person how long that had been, and he said, "where do you hide that you didn't know that?". I in turn responded, "at the rink or at work". Yes that is still my story.
Jayde's team played their last tournament last weekend. They lost 2 and won 3, for a total of 5 games. His equipment is in the garage, airing out, waiting for a warm and sunny day, for me to wash and dry outside in the sun. He is done with hockey for this season. Finally. Yes, its been fun watching him play at a higher calibre of hockey. And he has had a wonderful time. Developed. And thats why we do it. Jayde now has 2 weeks left of school. Final exams on June 18 & 19. Then its time to put him to work. Makes me think he should get a summer job, but thats rather interesting with us living 11 miles from the closest town. We'll see what we find for him to do. 14 years old is an interesting age-an adult, but not really.
Kyle has one more week left for his hockey season. His two nights a week has been a good experience for him. It was my turn to drive yesterday, and it was a dilemna-do I stay home and farm or do I take the boys?? Andrea helped by solving my problem, Blayze has a birthday this weekend and they're away, so she preferred him staying home. Del wanted me to help on the field, so I wasn't going to just drive Kyle. So, we stayed home. And wouldn't you know, When Del got home, it really started to rain, and 'kiboshed' the farming plan. So, we had supper, and I went for a nap. Kyle has 16 days left at school-just over 3 weeks-and then its summer holidays. Can't wait!
Del's work has been slow, due to the inclement weather. Its not only the farmers that the weather affects. Many businesses are feeling the heat of how to get through another year of tough times. Del continues to work during the day, and evenings and weekends are spent farming. Most of the cattle are on pasture. Good thing Del got those couple hundred of acres seeded a couple of weeks ago, cuz its been too wet to get out there since. Don't know if we will get anything more into the ground. Its a massive gamble , this farming. Totally dependent on something that is not in your control.
Me-well, I've been at work. I'm in the middle of my crazy stretch. Last week I worked days, this week I'm working nights. And this weekend I do 4 days before my week off. Last weekend was spent driving back and forth to the city for Jayde's hockey, in between helping Del on the farm. I have spent a couple of afternoons outside weeding and such. Its so good to be able to do that. I guess tonight I'll haul in all the flower pots so the flowers don't freeze. I haven't planted out anything into the ground, cuz there's forecasted frost for this weekend. Hopefully next week.
One of my nephews, Justin, is part of a band in the city. His band is performing tomorrow night, and my sister has invited us to come watch. So, a friend and I switched some hours and she is coming in to work so I can leave early, so I can head into the city and watch him. Should be interesting. He has sang and played guitar for us at family functions, and our family funerals, but this will be the first time I'll see him play with his band.
Work has been busy. The hospital has been at full capacity. Its been a mix of acute and chronic admissions. Due to confidentiality issues, and nursing in my home community, I don't discuss work situations on my blog. Needless to say, somedays are easier than others. Sometimes I think people wonder why I'm serious most of the time-yes, I've heard that-she can't let loose, yadayada........ I can, you know, just with a few close people, tho. :-) Anyway, between what I deal with at work and with family, It makes me who I am. Thats what you get with me. So, work. We've dealt with some sad situations lately at work. Nothing new really, just over and over, the same stuff. Theres alot of grief and sadness in this world. Time is short. I was the 'lucky' one last week to be on for a young woman that had lost control and rolled her car. Exactly where Katelyn had her accident last year. Another young, beautiful woman. We worked on her, long and hard. We transferred her to the city. I had to go on the transfer with my doc. Quick trip, I'll say. I got to meet with her family. I had the privilege of telling them what happened. If you can call that a privilege. Then I had to walk away, get in my ambulance, and go have lunch, like nothing ever happened. And then go back to work, and carry on like nothing ever happened. And look after some snotty nosed kid, whose mother thought this was an emergency. And treat them like this was a very important situation, and nothing had ever happened. And deal with another family who was upset their mother hadn't had her meat cut at lunch that day, cuz that was much more important than the emergency we had going on in the emergency room. And on and on. Then I got to go home, and hug my sons close. Real close. For a very long time. And my husband. For a long time. Don't want to let go. What if its the last time??? You never know. And thats another day at work. I go to sleep and get up again. And do it all over again. Different people, different situations, different illnesses. You go from life to death, to laughing, in seconds. To dealing with Child & Family Services, to the Coroners Office, to some uneducated parent not giving fever relief. Switching off and on, in a matter of minutes and seconds. With compassion and empathy for everyone. Easier said than done. (By the way-the family took their daughter off life support that evening, so yes, another family is grieving the loss of a special daughter)
Thats what makes me who I am. Live life like its your last day. Live it to the fullest. Love the people that are close to you. Make sure they know! Laugh easily, cuz somedays thats all thats left to do. Crying just isn't enough some days. Yes, nurses have a sick sense of humor, but that seems to be the easiest way to cope with what life deals them on a daily basis. And thats why we're good at what we do.
Enjoy your day! Live, laugh and love. Hard.
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