Who Knew ????

I WAS SUCH AN ASS !!!!!

I didn't wish any of my best friends Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays!

For this, I humbly apologize. I was in my own little world. My daughter was visiting me for 3 weeks and I lost track of all time and holidays. She was very worried about me because she has never seen me in such a vulnerable state. I have always been to her, a woman warrior, and to see me hobbling or wrenching in pain, was a strange experience for her.

I have a funny story to tell but I will leave it for another time.

Lots of Love and Hugs To All My Blog Friends,

I'll be seeing you,

Maggie

Bad News and Good News

I had my appointment with the orthopedic surgeon this morning. According to my patients (at work) and everyone else, if you need a hip replacement in this city, you are looking at a 2-3 year wait list. "Whoopidoo, I thought, I have to live with this pain forever".

Well, after my appointment today and according to the orthopedist , I should have had a hip replacement yesterday!

He would have put me on a wait list today but due to the fact that I live on the third floor, he wanted to give me time to find an apartment on the ground floor. Three months to be exact.
I have to find a new place to live by March.
I love my apartment but if it means a new painfree life , so be it!!

When we were finished and I saw his secretary, she couldn't believe it. She said she has never seen anyone so young, with such degeneration. She also said she has never seen him, (the doctor) wanting surgery so soon.

That's the bad news, the good news is......after the surgery and healing, I will be myself again.
That alone makes me want to jump.(IF I could) :)

He also told me that my other hip will have to be done. Why, oh why, I asked? "It's not in my family history".
"Sometimes, you just get the crappy gene in the family pool," he responded.

Story of my life guys/gals , no one else has the depression gene either, just my mother and her father.

Never mind all this, I am so very happy!!!

We take for granted what is normal,
And when we don't have it.......
We realize how precious it is.

Hugs,
Maggie

PUG PARTY

Today was one of the best Pug Parties I have attended to date. The hostesses are a same sex couple and they are both professors at the local University in the science department. They were fantastic in their generosity and hospitality.
For example: When we left, we were all given Doggie Bags which included, Pug Crunchies, Apple Cinnamon Drops, Peanut Butter Patties, and Carrot Cakes.

All homemade with the recipes included. How cool is that?















This is Jade(their dog), Budda, Fou and Gallagher.
















This is Rosey and Jade.......

















This is Rosey and I , in our matching outfits that my sister bought for us last Xmas.















I had a wonderful time, and thanks to Heather and Sue, I was able to get out and about and enjoy myself immensely.

The dogs were adorable and my being around people, gave me a sense of total pleasure.

Have a Great Upcoming Week............

Hugs and Smoochy Kisses,
Maggie

Blogging

First of all I want to apologize for my lack of blogging lately. I haven't been feeling well and I'm tired of writing about it. No one wants to read about the same thing from a blogger constantly, so I am saving you all the trouble of having to read about it here.

I love you all dearly and will try and comment on your blogs, but for now, please forgive me for my not blogging on a regular basis. I'm sure I will be up and on the mend very soon, so *bear* with me.

Rosey also developed struvite crystals which caused a urinary tract infection last week. We caught it in time before she developed stones, but she was in quite a bit of pain for a couple of days. Poor baby. She got an antibiotic shot and is on a diet with food to alleviate the problem. We don't know what caused it but her urine Ph balance was 9 when it should be 4-5.

Take Care
Love Maggie

PS My Princess Natalie is coming home for Christmas this coming Tuesday and I am over the moon about that!! Hey.... that is a positive thing. I must be getting better. :-)