The Front Porch Swing

[lovingmyhens]

Welcome to the porch Oldmomma, I lived in Aurora and Denver from 1969 - 1984. Please tell us more about your life when you can. I'm sure we would enjoy your stories.

My first love was from aurora-met him at college-Texas Tech in Lubbock. William Keith adcox. Still to this day wonder where he is and how he's doing.

 

[lovingmyhens]

If you have an extra minute today our family could sure use some prayers.  Got a call from my sister Lori last night - our beloved Linda has taken a serious turn for the worse.  She was on her way to dialysis Thursday when she started having trouble breathing.  She asked Russ to take her to the Heart Hospital instead of going on to Avera, where her dialysis is done.  He whipped around and sped to HH.  By the time they got there Linda was blue.  

They got her stabilized and did an angiogram, which showed several blockages.  Her cardiologist came in and recommended bypass surgery as soon as possible, but he warned that for her it would be risky.  He needed to speak with the surgeon further and they would be back in to talk to them.  They came last night while Lori and her hubby Steve were there and gave Linda and Russ some horrible stuff to try to sort out.   If they do the bypass there's a higher than normal chance of things going wrong, and if they lose her, the surgeon wasn't sure they'd be able to bring her back. And they're not sure if she's healthy enough to even risk it.   If they don't do the surgery and stent the blockages, she automatically comes off the kidney transplant list and is looking at lifetime dialysis.  The irony is that she isn't strong enough for that either.  With stents, her heart wouldn't be able to cope with the extra fluid she always has from her kidney shutdown.  I can't imagine laying there scared and in pain, trying to make a decision like that.  Our youngest sister Bev has been preparing to donate one of her kidneys to Linda, but it isn't clear now if she'll get that chance. 

She had suffered a ruptured abdominal aneurysm Christmas Day, 2012.  Russ's fast action when she collapsed saved her life.  But in the process of doing the emergency repair, she threw what is called a embolism shower.  Her kidneys died  from the lack of blood flow.  I actually have her images of the aneurysm and her kidneys are bright and clearly visible.  In the post-op pictures, they are just pale ghostly things.  She suffered two heart attacks while still hospitalized after the aneurysm and had massive blood clots in her upper arms which had to be surgically removed, So she's been on dialysis and dozens of medications since then.

This is our Linda - of tomato toss fame - and none of us can imagine this world without her.  She has a catchy giggle - when Linda's laughing you have to laugh too, even in if you aren't in on the joke.  I can honestly say that I can't recall her EVER saying or doing an unkind thing.  She worked hard on the staff of Neurology Associates for over 20 years, raised 4 amazing kids, and has 12 grandkids.  Her latest was their only son's new baby boy, born two weeks ago.  

We could use all the prayers we can get.  We are taking the car in today to get an oil change.  Later this morning I have to walk Jenny and Katiebug through the chicken chores.  I wish I had time to get the big feeder done to minimize how often they have to be taken care of.  The coop and run are secure enough to leave the pop door open so they don't have to be put inside at night and let out in the morning.  If I'd have the bigger feeder and waterers done they would only have to be refilled occasionally.  As it is, everyone here is going to have get tossed into the deep end with the chickens.  I think we are leaving for Sioux Falls on Monday, unless I get the call I don't want to get and we have to leave early.

Praying sweetheart! Continuous prayers

 

[lovingmyhens]

You can police the interactions, particularly at the feeder, and grab the bully by the comb or head and give it a firm shake and then toss her to one side.  Or you can get a lightweight stick and "peck" her each time she shows poor manners to another.  Ultimately, if these things do not work, I'd cull her....I never keep a bad tempered hen in the flock because it creates such disharmony that it filters down...she pecks someone, they peck someone else, etc.  I've got a young hen on my cull list right now for such behaviors...she responded to the training for awhile but I've been seeing her pecking my meaty chicks lately, so either time to retrain or just take her out. 

She has pecked me on the hand when I'm dishing out feed, so that was her first training session. Lately she has been nesting late and will not get off the eggs without crying out and pecking at me...and no, she's not broody.  She's just a bad egg.  Off with her head!


So nice you could make it!  I think you are our first visitor from so far away!    

I'm totally ok with the whole "off with her head" thing. I just can't do it. So if it doesn't get better I'll send her to you!

 

[tntchix]

Oh hi. What a beautiful swing. Our bench got broke during the last storm, tree branch right through it.

I brought blueberry lemonade for everyone and of course

. Cause I'm a hugger.

What a nice day.

 

[OHhappychicks]

If you have an extra minute today our family could sure use some prayers. Got a call from my sister Lori last night - our beloved Linda has taken a serious turn for the worse. She was on her way to dialysis Thursday when she started having trouble breathing. She asked Russ to take her to the Heart Hospital instead of going on to Avera, where her dialysis is done. He whipped around and sped to HH. By the time they got there Linda was blue.

They got her stabilized and did an angiogram, which showed several blockages. Her cardiologist came in and recommended bypass surgery as soon as possible, but he warned that for her it would be risky. He needed to speak with the surgeon further and they would be back in to talk to them. They came last night while Lori and her hubby Steve were there and gave Linda and Russ some horrible stuff to try to sort out. If they do the bypass there's a higher than normal chance of things going wrong, and if they lose her, the surgeon wasn't sure they'd be able to bring her back. And they're not sure if she's healthy enough to even risk it. If they don't do the surgery and stent the blockages, she automatically comes off the kidney transplant list and is looking at lifetime dialysis. The irony is that she isn't strong enough for that either. With stents, her heart wouldn't be able to cope with the extra fluid she always has from her kidney shutdown. I can't imagine laying there scared and in pain, trying to make a decision like that. Our youngest sister Bev has been preparing to donate one of her kidneys to Linda, but it isn't clear now if she'll get that chance.

She had suffered a ruptured abdominal aneurysm Christmas Day, 2012. Russ's fast action when she collapsed saved her life. But in the process of doing the emergency repair, she threw what is called a embolism shower. Her kidneys died from the lack of blood flow. I actually have her images of the aneurysm and her kidneys are bright and clearly visible. In the post-op pictures, they are just pale ghostly things. She suffered two heart attacks while still hospitalized after the aneurysm and had massive blood clots in her upper arms which had to be surgically removed, So she's been on dialysis and dozens of medications since then.

This is our Linda - of tomato toss fame - and none of us can imagine this world without her. She has a catchy giggle - when Linda's laughing you have to laugh too, even in if you aren't in on the joke. I can honestly say that I can't recall her EVER saying or doing an unkind thing. She worked hard on the staff of Neurology Associates for over 20 years, raised 4 amazing kids, and has 12 grandkids. Her latest was their only son's new baby boy, born two weeks ago.

We could use all the prayers we can get. We are taking the car in today to get an oil change. Later this morning I have to walk Jenny and Katiebug through the chicken chores. I wish I had time to get the big feeder done to minimize how often they have to be taken care of. The coop and run are secure enough to leave the pop door open so they don't have to be put inside at night and let out in the morning. If I'd have the bigger feeder and waterers done they would only have to be refilled occasionally. As it is, everyone here is going to have get tossed into the deep end with the chickens. I think we are leaving for Sioux Falls on Monday, unless I get the call I don't want to get and we have to leave early.

We will certainly be Praying!!! I understand what you are going thru. My sweet 33 year old DIL has cystic fibrosis. She just got out of the hospital with a collapsed lung. NOT good. She is just getting ready to go to Cleveland clinic to start procedures to prepare for double lung transplant. So we aren't where you are yet, So I will put your sweet sister in my prayers. Please keep us posted.

I agree with Bee! He will never leave you nor forsake you. This is one of my fav verses.

 

[perchie.girl]

Perchie & Bruce, I'm so glad you two have each other to talk to about that computer stuff!

LOL I have to immerse my self in the new technology.... its been eight years since I shopped. And I desperately need a new computer.

I have a couple of projects that need to be finished.... And I need to reinstall Word so that I can ramp up my book again.

deb

 

[OHhappychicks]

Oh hi. What a beautiful swing. Our bench got broke during the last storm, tree branch right through it.

I brought blueberry lemonade for everyone and of course

. Cause I'm a hugger.

What a nice day.

Welcome! OOO! Blueberry lemonade! Yum! Has anyone tried lavender lemonade? It is also very yummy! Here's right back at cha'!

 

[OHhappychicks]

I want to pray the Lord just blows all of the storms away, then everyone is safe! But sometimes in the midst of those storms, he shows himself in miraculous ways! They also keep us focused on Him and what is important. So I will pray His will be done, and not mine! I know so little!!! The older I get the more I see how little I really know. I always thought when you got older, you would know so much, but in my case, it has been the opposite! The Lord has shown me in so many ways that His ways aren't my ways! Some of those lessons have been hard, but I'm soooo thankful He loves me enough to teach me His ways. And He is still teaching me, thankfully! I don't ever want to get to old to be unteachable by my Saviour!
I don't know why I'm rambling so! I started out just to comfort the ones in the storm path! Have a great day!

 

[tntchix]

I totally see the miracles, the storm ripped the roof off the local high school and everyone, and I mean Everyone jumped in and got that school up to snuff and the kids are back in class. Community!

 

[RedPulletMama]

If you have an extra minute today our family could sure use some prayers. Got a call from my sister Lori last night - our beloved Linda has taken a serious turn for the worse. She was on her way to dialysis Thursday when she started having trouble breathing. She asked Russ to take her to the Heart Hospital instead of going on to Avera, where her dialysis is done. He whipped around and sped to HH. By the time they got there Linda was blue.

They got her stabilized and did an angiogram, which showed several blockages. Her cardiologist came in and recommended bypass surgery as soon as possible, but he warned that for her it would be risky. He needed to speak with the surgeon further and they would be back in to talk to them. They came last night while Lori and her hubby Steve were there and gave Linda and Russ some horrible stuff to try to sort out. If they do the bypass there's a higher than normal chance of things going wrong, and if they lose her, the surgeon wasn't sure they'd be able to bring her back. And they're not sure if she's healthy enough to even risk it. If they don't do the surgery and stent the blockages, she automatically comes off the kidney transplant list and is looking at lifetime dialysis. The irony is that she isn't strong enough for that either. With stents, her heart wouldn't be able to cope with the extra fluid she always has from her kidney shutdown. I can't imagine laying there scared and in pain, trying to make a decision like that. Our youngest sister Bev has been preparing to donate one of her kidneys to Linda, but it isn't clear now if she'll get that chance.

She had suffered a ruptured abdominal aneurysm Christmas Day, 2012. Russ's fast action when she collapsed saved her life. But in the process of doing the emergency repair, she threw what is called a embolism shower. Her kidneys died from the lack of blood flow. I actually have her images of the aneurysm and her kidneys are bright and clearly visible. In the post-op pictures, they are just pale ghostly things. She suffered two heart attacks while still hospitalized after the aneurysm and had massive blood clots in her upper arms which had to be surgically removed, So she's been on dialysis and dozens of medications since then.

This is our Linda - of tomato toss fame - and none of us can imagine this world without her. She has a catchy giggle - when Linda's laughing you have to laugh too, even in if you aren't in on the joke. I can honestly say that I can't recall her EVER saying or doing an unkind thing. She worked hard on the staff of Neurology Associates for over 20 years, raised 4 amazing kids, and has 12 grandkids. Her latest was their only son's new baby boy, born two weeks ago.

We could use all the prayers we can get. We are taking the car in today to get an oil change. Later this morning I have to walk Jenny and Katiebug through the chicken chores. I wish I had time to get the big feeder done to minimize how often they have to be taken care of. The coop and run are secure enough to leave the pop door open so they don't have to be put inside at night and let out in the morning. If I'd have the bigger feeder and waterers done they would only have to be refilled occasionally. As it is, everyone here is going to have get tossed into the deep end with the chickens. I think we are leaving for Sioux Falls on Monday, unless I get the call I don't want to get and we have to leave early.

Saying a prayer for you and your family today, love. The Lord works in mysterious ways and His ways are not our ways. Everything He does is for the good of those that love Him. I pray peace and comfort envelope the family at this time and for healing . God is good