June 28th…

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2026, Health and Fitness

It’s been a hot minute but I am finally back to post a bit of an  update..

Family wise we have had a bit going on..

Granddaughter Primrose finished her school year with her Grade 8 graduation..

She’s off to high-school with Maddy this fall..

Conveniently for both,  Maddy became a full-fledged  driver a few days ago!

It doesn’t seem possible!

This seems like yesterday!

This week we had a family barbecue to celebrate the girls’ achievements.   Family, friends, and plenty of food to go around. 

I have had a few chats recently with son Dan.  On the fun side, he is building a pool off of their already massive deck.   Their entire yard is built for enjoying  quality family and friend time.   This pool will be an excellent addition for them.

Unfortunately, Dan had sad news for us as well – one of their little dogs took sick this week and they had to say a very difficult farewell.

Molly will miss Baccardi the next time we get together.  They were friends from the get go. 😢

Health wise, I am doing ok.  It is frustrating that I am still struggling to get back to where I was.  I have little to no  issues doing my aerobics and working around the house and yard.  Walking, treadmill, and weights are an ongoing issue.  Between respiratory issues aggravated by this infection and tendon damage caused by the medication, I can’t seem to get it together.  🫪

But the yard is coming along – including the plant stand Dan set up for me.

The most excitement we have had lately is due to the weather we have been experiencing this season.  We fluctuate between ripping hot and frigid cold (typically on the same day).  Our yard recovered from the intense hail storm we had a couple of weeks just in time for the torrential rain we experienced yesterday.

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I’m not sure if anyone will be able to see this video.  Our neighbourhood  wasn’t hit this bad!   But while Dan was at Superstore waiting for his chance to make a dash in for a few groceries, I did manage to soak the porch carpet and flood the basement.  Both were preventable but no real harm done.  The carpet will dry and the basement is unfinished cement – with anything of value  up off the floor.   Dan went down to open the floor drain and turn on the dehumidifier when he got home,  so we are all good.  

We are in the midst of a  thunder storm now but it seems to be bringing more noise than anything and Dan is  home, so no worries! 🙂

That’s it for now! Take care and have a good day! 💞🌞

21 thoughts on “June 28th…”

  1. I’m sorry about the dog, they are family too. 😔 Time flies too fast doesn’t it? Be very careful Maddy, people love you! The plant stand id a great idea, Dan is very creative, Anne! Hail storm, eh? Nasty thing, I hope your car wasn’t damaged. Send any excess rain down here, please! 🙏🏻😊 Have a safe and wonderful new week, Anne.

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  2. Thank you, John! The Jeep was okay. The Taurus took a bit of a hit . The two tail light covers and driver’s side mirror need to be replaced but Maddy is in the process of buying it from me so she will get Jen to help her get the parts from a wreckers and replace them. The plant stand was originally my idea – but Dan made it work! We would be happy to send you any more rain that we get. If we don’t get a dry spell to get the front lawn mowed soon, it will revert to jungle. Have a great week!

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  3. Ah, the time of year to harvest the lawn has returned! Hail causes so much damage to so many things, terrible. Thanks, no big plans this new week which is what I like.

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  7. Congratulations to both the girls on their accomplishments. So sorry about the little dog. The weather is causing havoc in so many places. The flooding on the video was bad. I am glad you all are okay.

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  14. It’s a big reality check when our grandkids become young adults and beyond, Anne. It’s good to see that you’re such a big part of their lives. Sorry about your son’s dog. Those are truly hard times. A few weeks ago, our daughter and son-in-law had to have their St. Bernard put down because she was full of cancer and in lots of pain. Our son in law took it especially hard because that dog was his fave of the three they had. I’m sorry to hear that you continue to struggle with the infection and the antibiotic side effects. That’s been a long haul. Hopefully there’s a light at the end of that particular tunnel for you. I love your plant stand. You have quite the outdoor oasis happening there. Enjoy!

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  16. Thank you, Terry! The yard is turning into a jungle with all the rain lately – especially our front lawn.. I hope things will improve. I switched from Advair & Spiriva to Trelegy lately. I cough less and easier but my blood oxygen doesn’t improve and I find it harder to breathe when walking. No idea if it is the Trelegy or the pseudomonas, but it is frustrating. I am sorry about your daughter and son in law’s dog. It is always such a difficult loss.

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