An English Title

Lord Alan....

Ok maybe I have too much time on my hands and anyone who has spent time with my sister Grace can tell you there is never a dull moment or lull in a conversation, so take x the amount of hours multiply that by being in a room with only the two of you conversing and you will not believe what gets discussed. Like the way I did the math?

So today Grace says to me "Did you know you can buy a Royal Title", I answered I had heard of it and that was it. For most people it would have ended, well now multiply several hours by having nothing to do and the sum comes to I looked it up.

Yes for the sum of $38.81you can purchase a Lordship (Lord) Title Pack


This title pack contains a personalized title certificate (gold embossed), legal title deed, 5 square feet of dedicated land within the Hougun Manor Estate, title crest postcard, personalized welcome letter, access to the online members area, color brochure and presentation folder.

The spelling is not incorrect it is the English Style.


The Coat of Arms


It must be true it is on the internet, right?

So I am contemplating the sum, being bored, not going to buy anything cool from this trip and to make it lucrative, it comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.

Then I think why would anyone want to return a Title?

Bedsides 5 square feet of English Real Estate, perhaps there are taxes, what if there is  a revolution that that mean I have to raise arms to protect the sovereignty?

So I look up Hougun Manor Estate and it is a real track of land in Cumbria, the next web page I visited invited me to join the Illuminati, I kid you not. Look it up!

Well I'm not sure if this will be a rip off of my money ($31.81, an odd sum), English Taxation, a call to arms to protect the sovereigns (as in old times) or an invitation into a secret society.

Well the other noteworthy thing she tells me is that you can buy a trip to the top of Mount Everest.... I hate the cold thanks for stopping by

http://csailluminati.weebly.com/

https://www.lordtitles.co.uk/pages/estate

Note: And this is the guy is here to assist me in my time of need and he is trying to become a Lord...right. But, in all honesty I would be lost this week without his assistance....more of that later. Right now, let us enjoy a moment in time of relaxation and being able to cause one another to smile.
hugs to you all from gracie and The Brother Alan.

Where Do Keys Come From?

We were looking for Dennis's car keys and as Grace found them, there were several (6) keys on there, well one was identified and the other 5 are a mystery.

So we checked them again all known keys, no matches needless to say they did not fit any lock in this house.

So where do they come from, now this is a mystery that is not easily answered, imagine me walking into Hospice tomorrow morning and saying, "Dennis what are these keys for"? I think not, the conversations that I have left with him will not be about several pieces of brass that at the end of the day really don't matter. So where do these extra keys come from? Does anyone out there find keys that they do not need on their key rings? I don't know I only carry three keys myself, car and outside door and inside door. I am safe

Is this part of the same phenomenon as lost socks? Were do they end up who gets them and why don't I have them? I wish to know these things, I came out here to see the mystery of life and now I find myself looking for keys and socks. Hell I have the correct amount of socks that I packed, but will I leave with the same number? I can not know until I leave, it is perplexing. Are the socks in my drawer at home in pairs? Are there powers out there at work that I do not understand?

I know at the end of the day I can not truly understand the power of life and death, buy you think I can figure out the socks?

Hospice Care

Yesterday I worked on Thankful. You may ask what is there to be thankful for ...a lot of things. First I am thankful for having been with the best man there is ( so I am biased) for 47 years, just celebrated in April. Thankful for the love and support of my friends and family during these past weeks. Thankful for the staff at Banner Boswell and the doctors who cared beyond their jobs for both of. I have found strength in all of this and for that I am thankful. Last evening, Mr H.... my Denny moved into Hospice care officially. Whatever his remaining time is, it will be with comfort and dignity and I will remain by his side. The Brother Alan arrived yesterday in time to assist me in this decision and to spend quiet moments with his "brother". I gave them the time and it was a touching private few minutes. Today we will visit with him in his new place and meet with the staff to discuss continued care. Once again I want to express how much your emails, posts, cards and comments have meant to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your friendship. The garden is watered, the Dove nest checked and the house plants watered....oh and the pond checked so I am good to go for the day. 

Day of changes

The air conditioner was installed yesterday and I must thank dear friends and neighbors Glenda and Don for taking care of it all!   It was wonderful to walk into a cool home and sleep well with this heat. Today is expected to be around 108...The Brother Alan will experience his first real hot weather. He arrives today around 12:30 and it will be about 3/4 of an hour before he is here, home. Then it will be off to visit with Denny. Today is the day that I make one of the hardest decisions in my life. Yesterday it became official that he was in Hospice care at the hospital. The blue butterfly placed on his door told everyone. We talked about whether he will be coming home or to a Hospice facility (the hospital has one across the street). The IM doctor reminded me that nurses are not around the clock at home and he is taking his med every hour by injection...which I cannot give. He can not swallow pills anymore. I do not make this decision lightly. Denny always said no hospital bed in his home for him. It really is a no brainer and I am told by Social Services and the RN and the IM that I should not feel guilty about this. But I do and at the same time I want what is best for him. Today is the day. I am told that because he is not eating and drinking the time is limited. I sit with him, I offer drink, he refuses if he answers at all. It is difficult for him to speak. More cards arrived yesterday for him...but he will not see them but I know they are here and I thank you for sending them. I thank you for caring and for the encouraging words. Please think of us today.

At Banner Boswell Hospital, a blue butterfly place outside the room on the door signifies that a patient is dying and is on Comfort Measures Only. Only the doctor covering and the RN enter the room and only for meds to keep the patient comfortable. It asks for respect for the patient and family.

We're having a heat wave....

an Arizona heat wave....Were are in a Heat Advisory for this week and of course it is the week the air conditioner chose to fail and now this afternoon, a crew will be installing a new on. Right now we are at 86 and it may reach 107....can not even imagine being on the roof for 3 hours or more. I spoke with the IM yesterday...a very compassionate lady who does not want Dennis home until the house is safe...safe with air conditioning; so Tuesday will be the day. Yesterday was a very emotional day for both Denny and me. I tried to keep busy with my word for the day and did stitch Blessed.

It was the next word in the Affirmation Words project from Donna at By The Bay Needleart project. At first it was hard to think of why to stitch this word. Then I could find many reasons to feel blessed. So many who care enough to express their concern and love for us at this time. The phone call yesterday after messaging back and forth from "my cousin Frankie"...that is how Denny always refers to his cousin Frank back in RI. Frank just wanted to talk for a minute to Denny so I held the tablet ( I did not know we could talk over the tablet but that is for another day) and once hearing his voice it became apparent of the long distance affection these two men have for one another. Frank sent encouraging words.....When I could not hold it together after that' one of the RNs was there to give me a hug.....yes, we are blessed to have so many people caring for us. then later this arrived via email

niece Elyssa sent this Dragonfly...it is made with prints from Natalia's little feet.....and a letter accompanied it that will be very emotional for Denny...her Godfather. Both of these will become cherished items for many years to come. Indeed it was a very emotional day and I am blessed with so much during this difficult time. One more day and The Brother Alan will be here to help me get organized...I know, I am a very organized gal. Right now though I need some direction so the little big brother will help set things in motion. He will be here for the week. I made a nice cup of tea this morning to find that the milk was bad...I instead am having a tall glass of iced water which considering the heat today is a better idea...get hydrated and stay hydrated.  Have you tried the water drinks with veggies...like cucumber....I did, not bad. I think I will stick with lemon in my water. Oh wait, I do not have any lemons...guess it will be plain water today. So, on to the day with thank you to all of you my dear friends for the kind and encouraging words. Most of all thank you for your friendship. I will carry the loving thoughts form all of you today.

From Cowboy to Pool Boy

Hello, everyone who follows my sisters blog knows she can be a little, how shall I put it....eccentric? I say this to preface a short story I would like to pass on.  Like I said ecentric,some might say artsy, she is extremely talented just like other artists, writers or poets. Like the way she refers to me as The Brother Alan.  So for years every time she sends me a email the subject line always has been"Your Sister Calling", every time. So early last week I am working and see an email and in the subject line it says "From Dennis" well I open it and it is a short message....."the fish pond needs to be cleaned besides the weather is better out here". Great another family member who is cryptic, to begin with I tell Dennis all the time the 2 inch fish that he purchased years ago are 12 or more inches and more than once I have offered to cook them up for supper. So to say the least I deduced (like the word) like Sherlock Holmes that he would like me to come out so I book a flight. The reason I relate this is Grace mentioned that I will be arriving Tuesday morning. Evan though I am a Cowboy sometimes, I did not want everyone to think of me riding a white horse to the rescue, more like I read what I wanted to in an email.

I'll get to wear my Cowboy hat again, see the wildlife, wrangle some coyotes and spread my charm in the neighborhood. Oh I'll also see Dennis. Ill bring with me well wishes from everyone from RI and my charm, no doubt he is already regretting his message to me. It probably meant the fish are dirty and the weather is always better here! So everyone, thanks for stopping by.

Staying Strong

I think there might be some people who will be surprised at how strong I have become. Truth be told, I always was but now it is showing. Time for me to step up and do what needs to be done. I finished the word Strong yesterday. So far each of these words that I have worked on this past week has been so appropriate for what Denny and I are experiencing. When I came home last night the air conditioner still would not kick in...103 out and 91 inside will not do. I made a few calls and "no emergency service" was a response. Glenda and Don, neighbors but more importantly good caring friends, gave me the number of someone to call. I explained to the gal who answered at almost 8 PM the situation and she said she could have someone out in the morning (Sunday) and they would call me before coming. Well not 10 minutes and Brent calls to say he will be here between 7 and 7:30 ...perfect. I let Don know and thanked him for the contact and asked him what to ask. Dennis and I are not used to asking for help....never really had to. I just did not want this company to take advantage (some do) of a woman in this situation. One problem hopefully solved. Let me back up....when I acme home around 7 PM I decided to get out and check the plants and the pond. That fountain was squirting crazy again and knocked over. The broom handle once again did not work. A Pond Shower again! I knew what had to be done and as soon as my stomach settled,  into the pond I reached and I took the slimy pump and fountain out to clean. I know it is not as clean as Denny would make it, but it is clean and back in the pond and working ...at least it was when I left it. I will check at daylight....it is only 3:18 AM right now and I am not going out to check. Mind you, this is the very first time I did this...the pond itself needs cleaning, but it will have to wait. All done and no fish harmed and I did not fall in! Let me tell you about my guy yesterday. It was an uneventful day. Being the weekend, the gang as Denny calls them were few parading in and out. He dozed on/off most of the day. The medication is working to keep him comfortable. He is still having issues with the mouth infection; not eating and did not drink much. He will be home Monday with Hospice and we shall see. There was another platelet transfusion. The goal is to try to stabilize him for a positive return home. I need to say that I am nervous having him home but it will be so good for both of us. In hospital there are nurses to call if needed...now it will be me. He has concerns but I hope it will go smoothly from here. All that is being done at the hospital is just to reassure Denny so he can come home. The Brother Alan will arrive Tuesday around 12:30 PM and we will move on together during the week to solve some things.  the list has grown form a blank piece of paper to several items. I will call on the Angels to watch over us and whatever will be will be....Some cards arrived yesterday and I will take them to show Denny. I read him Facebook messages and emails. You all have been the rock that I know I can rest on. Thank you for all the caring and loving kind words.....thank you so much for the beautiful friendship you offer. I think a large glass of Rain Berry Gatorade will do nicely....maybe I can catch a short nap before starting the day. Never did find my lovely scissors.  I do not feel very lady-like using a pair with Workforce stamped on them.