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| Mushrooms galore |
One thing that happens when it gets this wet in the Pacific Northwest is a bonanza of mushrooms, of many kinds. They are everywhere out in the forests, and we get to enjoy seeing many varieties pop up, almost like magic. They are there, all the time, and all they need is a little (or even a lot) of moisture.
We have been having an incredible amount of rain. After four inches last week with the atmospheric river, this week we are having yet another one. We expect at least two more inches of rain to fall today and tomorrow. Plus tonight we are expecting very strong winds that will continue for hours, probably producing power outages. SG has filled many jugs and pails of water for drinking in case we lose power and cannot get any clean water from our faucets for any length of time.
SG has been doing extremely well with just using one arm, as his broken elbow has become somewhat usable, if he holds it carefully next to his body and doesn't put any external pressure on it. If I didn't know better, I'd think he was out of the woods. But his doctor now wants him to get another x-ray, which is problematic, since he can't drive and I shouldn't, since I can't see very well any more. In full sunlight in the middle of the day, I can navigate in familiar places, but I don't try unless it's truly needed. He will probably need surgery, but we won't know that for awhile.
My friend John has offered to drive him to the imaging center, and he has been helping us get groceries as we need them. We will get through this, I know we will, but it's been so hard. We are no longer young and strong, so everything takes longer and becomes difficult at times. My tolerance for this kind of stress has diminished considerably.
However, because of all the rain, we are surrounded by communities that have been evacuated. The entire Skagit Valley is underwater, and I fear for the tulip festival we enjoy every April. But we have some time between now and then, and I'm hoping for the best. At least we are not needing to evacuate and probably will be able to weather this period with the help of friends and having each other. And I will be able to get to my volunteer work at the Senior Center this week, which always raises my spirits. I will keep you posted.
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Thinking good thoughts! :)
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ReplyDeleteThinking about your situation makes me think about how much Tom and I rely on each other and how vulnerable we are to mishaps. I'm hoping for the best for you and FG.
Glad to hear that SG is getting along well with the injured arm. And happy to hear that John is helping. Hopefully the weather and the situation will get better soon. Take it one day at a time. Sending you good vibes and praying for both you and SG.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you guys are safe and that SG is doing okay with his arm. I hope the rain stops and things settle down.
ReplyDeleteI understand the need for driving assistance,
ReplyDeleteIt's times like this when we realize how much we need our friends. And, it makes me realize how for so many years I was the friend who offered to "fetch and carry." My friends always expressed gratitude and I was glad to do it. Ask for help and see what happens.
ReplyDeleteHang in the Jan! I hope the rain will end soon. Friends are a great comfort when times are tough.
ReplyDeleteI normally don't visit this second blog often, but had to check in and see how you're doing DJan. I just saw the continued onslaught of Washington on the news... unreal. Anyway, good to see the update on SG here too. I'm glad you're not alone.
ReplyDeleteHope your pineapple express quits bringing all that rain soon!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if you have heard … Felon 47’s misadministration is trying to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado. I may be wrong, but I seem to recall you telling us that’s where you worked when you lived in Colorado. If that’s true, I wonder what your thoughts are about the shut down? Here’s a link to a YouTube video about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT0WgGjmWCg
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