I still have lots to do in preparation for Christmas. Seems like the clock ticks faster every day. Jesse and I made a mistake starting the major purge and room switch upstairs. I worked in the sewing room for several hours today getting the shelves emptied so Jesse could move them. Wore myself slap out and couldn't do anything else, not even cook supper. We ordered delivery from Papa John's. (Seems we do that a lot lately.) Then I watched "Doctor Sleep." It was a very good movie. Ewen McGregor was great as Danny Torrence. All the actors were good, in fact.
It's going to be a hectic week, and I'm not ashamed to say that I'll be glad when it's over. I've always said that Christmas should be a time of peace and quiet, not running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
Besides for all the Christmas stuff that has to be done, I have a doctor appointment on Tuesday. It's the one where I see the surgeon for the second opinion as Dr. Goodman wants (like I haven't had forty-'leven opinions over the years). I would have had that over and done with, if things had gone as planned. I had an appointment for the 7th (I believe it was). Sister Ramey went with me. We got directions from the woman at the doctor's office and off we went. And couldn't find the place. I followed implicitly what I thought was the woman's instructions. We drove back and forth on one street--the one I thought we'd been told to take. I also drove down every street, left and right, that turned off that street. To no avail.
We tried calling the doctor's office back but could never get anything except a recording. When I had missed my appointment by almost an hour, we gave up and went home. I called the office the next day and they gave me another appointment for this coming Tuesday. I also checked Mapquest and found out how we went wrong with the directions. I think I know where the office is now.
I'm just about ready to forget the whole thing. I have very little hope that the back problem is going to be fixed. I'm tired of going though doctor's visits and treatments and procedure with no results. But I guess I'll give them one more try.
No big family gathering here this year. I'm just not up for those anymore. It'll just be me and my kids. More chicken and dressing, ham, and a couple of sides.
I hope all of you are looking forward to the holiday with more joy than I am. Be blessed, everyone.
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On 12/20/2021, Barbara Anne said ...
Boy, do I hear you! Methinks you and Jesse should have left the room swap or re-arrangement until next week when the Christmas rush is over.
We also had difficulty finding an ortho office last month because the side of the building facing the driveway with a large double door didn't have their name on it! We drove all over creation until happening to see the other side of the building where their name was. Ridiculous.
Hope all goes well at your medical appt and that there is a good, helpful, and workable solution that relieves you of pain.
Hugs!
On 12/20/2021, Shasta said ...
I do that too - get overambitious and start a big project when I should be keeping things simple. I hope you have the rooms switched out now. I missed a wedding because I didn't have proper directions so I understand that too. We are having a virtual gathering this year. I hope you have a nice cozy gathering.
On 12/20/2021, Pat said ...
We have had a lot of illness in our family this year and I don’t plan to do anything but put a roast in the Crock Pot, like I have the past several years. We do have Christmas breakfast at our sister—in-law’s and I hope we make that. Totally understand. I miss my tree but not all the work of putting up and taking down. Brings us to the real meaning of Christmas. Peace and quiet. And Jesus’s birthday. I do hope you enjoy yours with your family and have a good report on your back. Understand that, too.
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