Well hello fellow hodgepodgers. It’s been a few hot minutes since I’ve joined in with Joyce’s weekly question.
Hi Joyce!
Joyce started hosting weekly questions a hot minute or two ago. My apologies for my absence, but life has been busy. I am looking forward to reacquainting myself with my fellow bloggers!
If you want to join in, snag a copy of the questions, answer them on your favorite corner of the internet world, and go back and post your link on Joyce’s post. Easy peasy!
Now, on to this week’s questions!
1. Let’s compare this May to last May. What’s changed? What remains very much the same?
Last May, my little brood numbered eight. Last October, Little Miss made her appearance, so we now stand at nine!
Other changes include two bum shoulders – one of which is in recovery mode after surgery last December, and the other that’s in the process of being diagnosed and, most likely, being operated on. It’s crazy how quickly your body can rebel on you.
Despite the changes that inevitably come with time, many things have remained the same. We are, fortunately, still able to live on our sweet Gambit. 2024 was a little rough on him, but God has been so gracious and has healed his little body from one cancer and is impeding the spread of another that we’ve found.
We still live in our beloved college town and enjoy cheering on our Tigers. We bleed orange and blue.
I’m also still loving my job, which is at said college. I feel like the more time that passes, the closer I get with my coworkers. Our bonds are strong, and I am grateful for that.
2. What’s something you may do this month?
I may have surgery on my right shoulder. I’m waiting on insurance to approve the MRI my surgeon ordered, and if we see damage, we will most likely go in and repair it. I’ve been hurting since September, when I injured the left shoulder, so I’m ready to get the ball rolling before my job responsibilities amp up in July.
3. Mother’s Day is approaching (in the US of A)…in what way(s) are you like your mother?
Unfortunately, my mom and I haven’t spoken since 2016. Family stuff is tough, y’all. That’s why Mother’s Day is always difficult for me.
With that said, I am a hard worker, tenacious, and fiercely independent. These are all traits that I’m positive I got from her.
4. Did you have a favorite book as a child? What was it and why was it a favorite.
One book, Joyce? Oh my, but books were my escape as a child. I distinctly remember reading two books over and over again: A Wrinkle in Time and The Hiding Place. Perhaps A Wrinkle in Time was the start of my love of fantasy books. The Hiding Place made me fall in love with Corrie ten Boom. I want to meet her when I get to heaven – after I see Jesus.
5. Are you more of a tortoise or a hare? Explain.
I started answering this by saying hare because I tend to do things quickly – especially at work, but the Mr. would say I’m a tortoise because he’s forever waiting for me to leave the house. Beauty takes time, y’all!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Tell me you’re a dog mom without telling me you’re a dog mom.
That’s what my dog sitter walks in to whenever she keeps Gambit.
He takes almost as many supplements as we do.
Old age, y’all. What can I say?
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You’re mom’s loss… all I’ll say on that.
I feel that last pic – all the notes! LOL Its the little things we know in taking care of our fur babies!
ONE BOOK? I couldnt even pick – truly – I dont think I could pick!
Thank you, my friend. You’re too kind with your sweet words.
And seriously – one book? Yeah, I think not. LOL!!
Found you from the Hodgepodge list. I am in Auburn too. War Eagle!!
I had shoulder surgery April 2024 and am praying I don’t have to have the right one done any time soon.
Oh my gosh – what a small world!!!!! Did someone local do your surgery, and where did you do your PT? How are you doing now?
Dr. Dooley from the Orthopaedic Clinic did it (rotator cuff and bicep tendon) and I did my PT at their Auburn office. I’m doing pretty good. I’m not back to normal, but close. I didn’t do my exercises like I should have after using all my PT appointments up.
I used someone from that office as well – rotator cuff, labrum, and bone spur removal. I’m doing PT in their other office and am down to one visit a week. I am learning that the homework is essential for recovery, although pacing myself and not overdoing it has been a challenge as well.
Have a wonderful day! War Eagle!
Good morning! I loved reading your answers to today’s prompts from Joyce. I plan on stopping by again; thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog today! I love meeting new friends here in this space. The tell me you’re a dog mom thing is no joke! I don’t have any that are taking things right now, but I’ve had my fair share of that over the years. Gambit sounds precious! I love that name. I hope you have a great day, friend!
Oh my goodness – I had forgotten about that book by Corrie Ten Boom. It is excellent and now I want to read it again. We had to have our cat, Harvey, put to sleep in August and it almost killed me. When we would go out of town, the list of instructions was two pages long. We must be kindred spirits hahaha!
I am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. I dread when that day comes for us and cannot imagine NOT leaving all of the instructions whenever we go on vacation. 😭
Nice to read your post and discover your blog! So much can happen in a year! I hope the surgery goes well and you make a speedy recovery!Ahh! I get the family stuff being tough! Sending love and hugs.
Hi Nathalie! So nice to see you back here! I’m glad your shoulder is healing and sorry to hear you’re going to have to deal with it all again on the other side. That’s my son-in-law’s specialty (shoulders/elbows). I’ve just read three Hodgepodge posts where all three had difficult or no relationship with their moms. Families are for sure complicated. You have children and grandchildren who you seem close to and I hope you can enjoy that aspect of Mother’s Day this weekend.
Nice to meet you here at the Hodgepodge and thank you for visiting my hodgepodge post! It seems Mother’s Day is difficult for many. Sorry for your broken relationship. Our daughter and her hubby leave notes like that when they have a cat sitter come. Ouch…both shoulders! I hope your second surgery goes well. The Hiding Place is a life changing book! God bless you and yours!