Julie is Doing Great!!

Kathe and I are sitting here with Julie marveling at how well she is doing.  She slept well and we are so happy!

Brian, Kevin, Mary Jo, Bev, Kathe and myself as you know were with her yesterday and as we got the news of her surgery, we were relieved that there were no surprises. Kevin and Brian were so present and supportive of their mother!  Thank you Boys.  Special thanks to Mary Jo who drove over 2.5 hours one way to come over and to Bev who worked all morning and then drove down to Davenport.

She certainly had excellent care and her vitals were reported as excellent during the procedure.  Thank you Family, for your loving prayers and support.  Julie's boss reported that she and her co-workers were so appreciative of her hard work and that she was a sweetie to know and work with and they too were pulling for a successful outcome.   They said she is going to be missed for the next few weeks. We were touched to hear of this firsthand.

Today she is in her cute jammie's and wanting to rest but is not really tired nor in pain.  Bev is visiting later today, Kevin already dropped by this afternoonand tomorrow Brian is bringing Chealsea to visit Grammy Julie

Tonight is meatloaf dinner from the Fulton Market. Yum yum
 Kathe and I are looking at possibbly leaving Sunday evening but we will make sure all is well first.

Post Halloween Party Week

So I am going to brag about what a great time was had by all the last few days.....well I should speak just for me but first I want to thank all of you who sent me a sweet birthday message or email or song....or card, etc.  It was a special year  65 now and it was so fun to hear from my family.
 Also, Kathe and Roseanne and I finally did get together on Sat....we lunched at Pappadeaux Restaurant..our tradition and then spent the evening at home and were lucky to have Pat and Mary Jo and Norb, Alicia an Layla and Brett stop by to say hello to Kathe and all to help celebrate.  I was lucky to be with Layla on Trick or Treat Night and we had a jolly get together there and for the next day or two, the partying continued.  Today, back to getting things done at my home and just remembering how lucky I am to have all these loving people around me.

   Made my first Raspberry Pie...with a few baking tricks, it was not bad at all!  Kathe and I are now making sure we get our to do list ready for our trip to Clinton to be with Julie Friday...We hear that Kevin, Brian, Mary Jo and perhaps Pat may make it......I think I see a Manny's taco in my future to celebrate a successful operation for Julie.
    Pat just emailed me that there was a rumor of an earthquake here in my area..but truth is that a Quarry Exploded near where my old office home town is (La Grange).  It seems it scared a lot of people but no injuries noted.  Thanks to God for that.

    Since I have had trouble getting on here lately, I am going to say Good Bye,  Again thanks for all your greetings and we will pop back on once we are with Julie .

Oops. Big blunder!!! Mystery challenge correction

What is Kathe's authentic name according to her BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE....NOT her birth certificate????  Sorry.  Mary Carolyn is disqualified.... Try again.....

Family Mystery Challenge #2

What is Kathe's authentic name according to her birth certificate.???....Mary you are disqualified!👤

Hello

All of you by now received an update regarding Julie via email.  If you want more info write Julie on her Private messages on Facebook.  In general all bodes well thus far for a good outcome.  We thank you for your support and we thank God for a good prognosis. Continue those healing thoughts.  We are not done yet.
Kathe and I watched Layla at her pre school Halloween presentation( too adorable!) and then we two went for a walk at the Grau Mill in Hinsdale,  I put a couple pics on the Facebook last night....great Fall Views along the Salt River...
This Sat Roseanne is joining K and I for our Gal's 2-Day Joint birthday celebration...it will be low key but includes our tradition of lunch at Pappadeaux's.
Tomorrow I hope to meet Pat MJ and Kathe for a walk and and bite to eat .  Mary Jo as you all know is looking forward to a new grandchild via Marianne and Ryan and learning how to be "retired"
I have had little problem adapting IF I do not think of patients I left behind in July....am healing well and usuing my days to declutter my home and clean up areas that got messy and trying to make pies.  First two efforts.....not so good yet.  I took a seminar in adjusting a couple weeks ago and should I get private patients I have a new technique that is less stressful for my own back.
Kathe and I plan to be with Julie on Nov 8 and will stay with her for a few days.  She has even requested homemade turkey soup so I shall get hopping on that this week and freeze it up.
Kathe and I called Tom to hear from him and we understand he is in a lot of pain...it was so good to hear his voice and we appreciated heads up from Jan to buzz him...want to borrow my Oxy Tom???  Just kidding   Am glad he is getting good care at home..


When I figure out how to add a photo I will pop some pics back on.
Love to all

Family Mystery Challenge

If any of you can explain what object Julie gave Kathe that is making them soooo happy in the picture sent to the email, you will win.  First correct comment wins.
PS. Could not figure out how to post the picture, so look in your email tonight!!  Have fun

Update.  Mom sliced strawberries with it although some family members saw Dad chop nuts with it. We think it may be an antique.....If any of you see another, please call Kathe.  She thinks a collection of  these buggers might make her rich....we may try to get it on Antique Road Show.....
The winner who came closest to correct answer: Roseanne. Congrats!

🍧Kathe owes her a strawberry shortcake treat!

MY FAV PIC FROM THE ARBORETUM TODAY...

KATHE'S FAV PIC FROM ST. DONATUS

HERE IS THE ST DONATUS SIDE ALTER

HERE IS THE VIEW FROM THE REAR

HERE KATHE IS LOOKING AT THE CRUCIFIX

PICS FROM ABBEY AND ARBORETUM 10/13

Update

Kathe and I stopped into see Julie as we finished a retreat near Dubuque yesterday as she had her MRI yesterday and was struggling with her CPR EXAM and she just needed a little visit.  She has been called back for further clarification of areas with an Ultra Sound I next Wed....Kathe and I will then be with her Thur eve and into Fri with the Doc Report and treatment plan and Prognosis.  Keep her in your prayers as per usual🙏
So we do know Tom has his procedure next week and so he knows we are all thinking and praying for a speedy recovery as well...
Retirement going well for me as Kathe and I prance all over town telling everyone we are now on "a fixed income" and to give us a deal😆.
Thus we went to the Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey for our retreat.  It was so relaxing and introspective and we now feel very holy.  Hahaha. We got to go to walk at St Donatus Stations and also see inside the Church.  I will post a pic  of the stained glass windows and altar and other views.
  Today I spent time at Morton Arboretum so lots of exercising occurring for sure.
Tomorrow Kathe and I volunteered to paint ladies hands and give hand massages for her Parish at an Old Folks Residence.  It should be fun and service orientated...
We will keep u posted.
Nettie visited both myself and Jo and Bob this week. It is good to see her and so I get to perhaps have a chance to visit her someday in Hawaii via her invite...

 We understand that Mary and Ed are great grandparents again..congrats!!
We hope to touch base with pat and MJ soon as well.
Love to one and all on this Oct 18 !!!P

Saying hello

Hopefully everyone got our private email about our little Julie....
Chicago update just for the heck of it....
Nettie Cardus visited me for a day yesterday and today...is living in Hawaii to care for her ill relative....she is in Missouri this week to attend to her apartment and other biz...she plans to see Jo and Bob next week...it was very nice indeed. MJ joined us for lunch yesterday...Marycrest Reunion!!!
Am able to walk for 45 min now....yea
Sold most of my chiro equipment from my office. Any of you want to buy my adjusting table??.hahah
Mary Jo came to help me with my garage sale last Sat.  Do not ask...St. Vincent's came the next day
😀. She took time today to help Karen shop for a new homey his weekend  in Madison Wisc so Karen can be close to her sissy...
Roseanne texts and calls regularly to check on Miss Julie...plan to see her on NOV 2 for our birthdays. Yea
Called Joanne today and found David and his gals were visiting her this weekend...
Weather FANTASTIC in Chicagoland....just so you know
Karen and Luke celebrated their wedding anniversary.....Tom so glad you had a happy birthday.
Going to a weekend seminar tomorrow so I can keep my license in case I want to work a little next year...
Am sure Kathe is driving back from the QC TONIGHT  so hope she travels safely..  No religion or politics here BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THAT wonderful NEW POPE?????  OOps bye and Be Well.  Get Adjusted!!!

Julie Appt

Julie has an appt with her Surgeon of choice in Davenport Iowa at Genesis Center  who has excellent credentials and is referred to her by a colleague who just went through similar diagnosis.

Kathe and I will drive together to be with her next Monday afternoon.  We will keep you posted.

Called Julie

 Cause we are still all waiting.  No call to her but she was stopping into the Medical Associates on her way home from work in an hour or so to get any info available....I will post as soon as I know more.

Kathe and MJ and Pat met for breakfast club Sun AM... Then k and I fit in an hr walk along the Blue Heron and Egret Sanctuary... Pretty walk on one fine autumn day.  Tried calling Roseanne a couple times but we never connected... Julie said she went to Galena Sat with Chealsa and Bev and they enjoyed it very much   Then Sunday off to an Apple Orchard and Dubuque.  That girl has the BEST social life!!!!
Sounds like Tom had a happy birthday ...I understand they had a get together at he and Jan's place and he was so cute to call or write everyone back who contacted him back.
God Bless you all!!!   Stay tuned

No test results ...

Perhaps Fri or even Monday

Julie Today

Julie called me and also Kathe today to tell us the biopsy results will be in by Thur.  We have then made plans to speak with a surgeon on Friday.  Julie will get the results on Thur. We will likey meet in person in the coming week over in Clinton to discuss her options.  Several of us believe a second opinion or even third will be a good idea.  We will keep posts about this as the days proceed.

They told her the lump is of course large and the lymph s were biopsied on the left also. She claims they took 8 to 9 samples.

Keep her in your prayers as we await prognosis and results.

Julie Has Biopsy Tue

Just a reminder that Julie has her tests tomorrow.  She is going to call us as soon as she is free to do so.  She sounded in great spirits when I called her tonight.  She went to an apple orchard with Brian yesterday and plans to stay home after her biopsy and make apple crisp.  How fun
   My day was busy.  Going for a walk.  How did I ever find time to work?  Ha Ha Ha.
Love to you all.. Tell what is going on in the "Fall" of your lives........
Oh PS  We are hoping that all our siblings will sent the URL to our nieces and nephews with the Blog address so they can read and comment on our BLOB.  Hopefully there will be some interest!!

Indian Jewelry Maker Layla

Is this cute or what?

Pow Wow Yowza

Kathe and I met Alicia, Layla and Norb at the Naperville Pow Wow.  It was quite a neat event.  Music, dance, rituals, food, jewelry...Layla got a new hat and Indian necklace.

Julie Medical Update

Julie just returned from Medical Associates.  Kathe and Peggy accompanied her. Bev also showed up to give her support.
Ultra sound images located  a large mass in the left breast.  The right breast appeared normal, in spite of palpating of a small lump. Doctor Dixon scheduled a biopsy for next Tue.  He was not prepared to give prognosis. Positive signs included a mass that was "flexible and moveable" and that she has no other symptoms.  However, the nature of the cells remain unknown.  It could go either way re malignant or non malignant.     They stated Julie will go in on her own next week as it is a simple and quick pain free procedure. Within a week, biopsy result will be forthcoming.
We will keep everyone posted.
We plan to meet with Brian and Bev  for lunch at  Rastrellis and the Chicago girls will return home today.

Clinton Overnight Trip this week

Hi. Kathe and I are driving to Clinton this week to be with Julie following her Mammograms and her Ultra Sound, As the MD gives her a report card.We will keep you all posted .  Keep her in your prayers.
Be Well!  Remember to see your chiropractor this month!!