I am Utterly Exhausted

[amberfocus]

It has been such a trying weekend.  The second funeral today was lovely, short and sweet.  Which was a Godsend considering it was 95 degrees outside.  Duane's cemetery plot was under the shade of a gorgeous, huge old maple tree, so thank heavens it was in the shade.  I was one of the few people who got a chair, seeing as I still have pneumonia and shouldn't even be up out of bed.  Felt like I was going to faint a couple of times.  I want this illness to be over.  Pneumonia twice in one year is two times too many, even if it is only the walking kind this time.  Makes me think I can do more than I can.

I came home after the funeral and the kids and Chris went to the reception.  I finally talked Chris into getting an air conditioner for the house yesterday.  It's making a huge difference, but it's still hot in all the bedrooms.  I think we need one small one in the master bedroom and then one in one of the other three bedrooms.  I am moving the air through the house with turbo fans, but it's not enough.

I'm not writing right now.  I'm just taking some time off for a few days to try to really sleep and heal.  The kids go to my mother's tomorrow for four days and I think it is much needed for everyone.  They are driving me and Chris insane and I think we are pretty much returning the favor.  I have to be careful not to try to do too much while they are gone.  I will want to, because there is so much to do around here that is easier to do kidless.  And I know me.  I'll try to do it.

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who sent condolences on the deaths of my aunt and grandfather-in-law.  They are greatly appreciated.  I don't have the energy to answer them individually, but know that I am very grateful for all your kindnesses.

Off now to waste time in bed on Facebook.  The evil of which I finally caved into last week to keep in touch with family over funeral arrangements.  And now I have two farms, a restaurant, and a pirate ship.  Facebook is an evil timewaster, but the games are fun.

Comments

[blemt.livejournal.com]

*hug* I'm a bit late on the condolences. But I have been thinking about you and your family.

I'm also worried about you. Make sure you watch yourself. I don't want you getting piggy flu on top of everything else! Feel better soon! And get your flu shot this year!

[amyo67.livejournal.com]

*hugs you* I am so sorry for your losses and the pneumonia. When you are feeling up to it, you know where I am. I'd love to chat, but understand that you aren't feeling well.

I hope you feel better soon.

[morgaine-nicely.livejournal.com]

*hugs* i dunno how you've done it. Losing my dad two weeks ago was hard but losing two people in a row like that, i'd really be out of it. hang in there
*blessings*

[editrx.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself, amber. The a/c should help with the ongoing pneumonia to dry out the air a bit and get the must out that, I know at least for me, gathers up in the rooms during hot, humid summers.

::hugs::

[lostwolfchats.livejournal.com]

HUGS


And yep, FB is bad!

[melnay13.livejournal.com]

Pneumonia twice in one year is two times too many, even if it is only the walking kind this time. Makes me think I can do more than I can.

Gosh, I know what this is like. Hospitalized, during a very busy time during my sophomore semester. Missed midterms, and nearly died. Take care of yourself. *hugs*

[rosewarren.livejournal.com]

I'm sending you lots of hugs and well-wishes. Take care of yourself and don't overdo. As a mom, i can totally understand your kids driving you crazy! Enjoy your time alone and use it to rest up.

[earlgreytea68.livejournal.com]

I think I was away when all this stuff happened so I offer my belated condolences. And feel better!

[heather916.livejournal.com]

I have hardly been around lately, but I have been keeping your family in my prayers and was saddened to learn of your losses. And you're still in my prayers for a quick return to full health. Enjoy the quiet, kidless house and know that we'll all yell at you if you try to do too much. :)

[yenly-gozal.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loses.

I hope your pneumonia will go away soon and never come back. Take care...

[ramblinsuze.livejournal.com]

You take care of yourself, okay? Enjoy having the kids away for a bit and try to rest and heal. :)

[caraskye.livejournal.com]

I heart you and FB :-)