Category: Health

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Families Are Important

We just came home from an awesome wedding in Moncton, New Brunswick and met up with PB’s extended family – they were a lovely bunch of people.  This year we decided to go because Grammie is no longer with us – and I wished we had gone up to Moncton with her – in another wedding last year.  Little did we know that she was so sick and would have left us so soon.  Seeing PB’s extended family makes me realized more how important it is to be there for the family and know the extended family.   I’ve always thought that we would be taking care of our in-laws when they grow old and need help with their daily care but we didn’t get a chance to do it for grammie – and even though it had been only 5 months since she left – I still cannot believe that she is really gone forever.  So from now on – we will have to take care of grampie and buy all the  home care products  he will need in the future for him.  I’m proud of Grampie because he is holding up so well – he is staying strong and busy.  For those who have a chance to get to spend time and get to know their extended family – don’t take them for granted.

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Doing Good Unto Others

This year with the store doing so much better and with our health all good, we figured we should give back to society and do more charitable work.  We have given more time locally to do charitable work and also given out more stuff from the store whenever someone approached us.  Recently, we have given something expensive and donated money to a local cause that we felt was neglected by the government and we are raising funds for this group.   Many years ago, I’ve heard about a  car donation service  and what it does for people from different countries.  PB and I had discussed about doing a bigger donation at the end of this year – besides giving to Haiti as Haiti had been the town’s main priority for years.   Hopefully, we are able to give back more with the more we make but we want to do it as low key as possible, that way people won’t be jealous that we are making money enough to give away.  You never know how people think and I guess there are the odd people around – who would try to do you harm when all you want to do is to do good unto others.  So lesson learned, we want to continue donating but quietly.

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A Balanced According To My Kid

So the other day Chloe asked for some marshmallows for a treat after dinner and I had said that she had to eat some fruits first.  So she wasn’t really that happy – but she went about doing her own thing.  I didn’t know that she was cutting up her own fruits till I came out from the computer room and saw her doing this.  She never ever cut her own fruits but she had her own mind on the marshmallow and fruits as you can see.

Yes, she cut her fruits with her not sharp knife and put them on sticks with blueberries.

And don’t forget th marshmallow too!  yes, so she did learned all about a balance of good food and junk food – as you can see here.  So all my teaching didn’t go in one ear and out the other – she does know all about balance and eating with moderation.

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So Relaxing

I never had a chance to do cross stitch when I was a kid not because we were that poor but because my mom concentrated a lot on the boys and nurturing them instead of us the girls.  When I got older, I was too busy trying to make a life for myself, so cross stitch never came into my mind.  I took up cross stitch because of Chloe but ended up liking it so much because it’s so relaxing.

The only problem ?  my eyesight – because i need bi-focal for seeing things that are near – and I do have bi-focal but just don’t really know how to make use of it – so I take off my glasses and cross stitch without them.  I noticed that it’s not really that good for the eye – I seems to be straining it a lot lately – so I’m taking it easy on the cross stitch and do a little at a time.  Cross stitch helps me to stay in the same room and watch PB play his games or watch a movie he likes and I don’t.   Of course, it also helps me to stay in the tv room with chloe and watch her Wizards of the Waverly place for the 10th time – hahahha!  So yes, it’s quite pleasing to cross stitch.

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Sudden Fever

Chloe felt ill suddenly during dinner time – first she had a tummy ache and then followed by a fever and you know she is really sick when she didn’t asked for milk before going to bed.   She haven’t even completely recovered from her cold and cough from last week and she got sick again – oh my!  it’s gonna be a busy week for me – with her not in school for a few days.

Like any mother we first worry about why she is having a fever suddenly – is her immune system so poor?  is there something she can take for it?  and then of course, there is school that we have to worry about – since she missed already a few days last week and the week before – can she catch up ?

Of course, the doctor situation isn’t the best here in this small town – where you have to make an appointment or go to the hospital and sit in the emergency room for hours – at times like this i truly wished i was in singapore – I bet she can get to see a pediatrician immediately.  Anyway – I will update on her situation – time to go spend time with the kid.

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Flabby Arms

 I’ve been trying so hard to get my arms and legs toned up – get some muscles but no matter what I do – my flabby arms is still showing !  So I read some axis-ht reviews  to see if there is anything I can take – to help me with toning up my muscles and what are the side effects.   Afterall, one needs to know clearly before taking anything right?   I guess if a supplement can help with toning my flabby arms – I’m willing to try it.  I also do toning up with weights and push ups – so I’m really looking forward to a more toned up arms and legs.  Wish me luck now.

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Cruiser Bike This Summer

This year seems to be such a happening year for our family, from renovating the basement to getting the backyard fix and a fence put all over and now a cruiser bike for myself.   And I should buy it instead of procrastinating like I do every year and ending up not doing anything productive in the summer.   So yes, come this weekend – I’m getting a cruiser bike or the other one on top of it with gears on it.  I’m really hoping for good weather all summer – so that we can go biking as a family – so excited i am.

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The Hospital Foundation

This year the local hospital celebrates its 100th year in operation and even though a lot of people complained about the wait time to see a doctor in the emergency unit and the lack of family doctor in this area, I was told that we have the best regional hospital in the county.  But having said all the above – I also know how hard it is not to be able to get medical attention immediately when you need it – like when you are having a migraine.  I know people think that migraine is not a big deal but I’m suffering from one as I am typing, so it’s not as easy as popping a pill but I’ve read about this migraine plastic surgery  that not only help relief your migraine but make you look prettier.   A simple procedure – that I’m going to talk to my family doctor about as soon as I can get in to see her – and see what she thinks about it.  And yes, the hospital foundation is raising money again for the hospital and had asked us to participate in the celebration.  But first of all, let me take care of this migraine – and then we can talk more about raising funds.

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Quick Solution

My heel hurt for a few days now  – and being diabetic – I’m a bit worried about it but I decided to try what I tried last year by buying a more supportive foot liner.  But after a few days – these gel heels didn’t really worked for me, so I guess I have to push to see the family doctor again.

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Moments Of Sadness After Lost Of Grammie

A month and a half ago Chloe lost her grammie to cancer – she passed away so quickly, Chloe didn’t really get to say goodbye properly.  Because of that she may seems happy to everyone but there are moments of sadness and doubt that would overcome her during the day.  So I monitor closely to make sure that she is emotionally taken care of – and to make sure I am there for her when she is sad or needs a question to be answered.

Although PB said it is normal for her to be grieving and I know it is – I find that he is more relax than i am with Chloe emotionally, maybe it is a man thing – but I have to double up and do PB’s part as well.  Just a few weeks ago, she asked if grampie is going to get married again?  Today she asked if I was going to die and leave her – she said she was worried.  I promised her that I loved her too much to die and then caught myself from saying more – because I’m sure her grammie didn’t want to leave her too – so as parents we have to watch what we say – and how we explain things to a child – who is only 8 yrs old and dealing with death for the first time.  Please pray for Chloe – pray that she can find comfort and that she will only think of the good times she had with grammie.