Last week I told you about our granddaughter Alaina's visit to the ER. She's doing well and is scheduled for an ablation on December 15 to take care of this heart issue.
Today (Monday) is my birthday and I have officially reached Medicare age! I'm not sure where those 65 years have gone!
I have to tell you a funny story that goes along with my increasing age.
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and last week I had my 6 month check with the Rheumatologist. His office is about 45 minutes away. My appt was scheduled for 10:45, so I was doing some things around the house before I left. I'm not one to wear shoes at home. I like to run around in slippers. Do you know where this is going?
Yes - I hopped in the car, drove to the office and when I got out, I saw this:
Aaaagh! I still had my slippers on! It was too far away to go home, so there was nothing to do but go in there in my slippers. Thankfully, they weren't fuzzy bunny slippers or something like that. They have a hard sole, so they were fine for walking around outside, but how embarrassing...
He just laughed and said he's seen much worse than that, and that he wouldn't have known they were slippers if I didn't tell him.
I guess this is just keeping me humble.
Dear Mari, I am so glad Alaina had a better week. I love ❤️ your slippers. Whenever I go out and come back home, I always get into my house dress or pajamas and slippers, I like to be comfortable when I am at home.
ReplyDeleteI love ❤️ seeing that old restaurant menu and prices from days gone by.
Happy Birthday for 65th...I'm 69 with the next stop being in May 2026 for my 70th Birthday. I wear my slippers out a lot - no one notices and the slippers are so comfortable. All the best MARI.
ReplyDeletethe beginning of the slippery slide down the slope of aging has officially begun. ha ha ha and they sure don't look like slippers, glad they were not the fluffy kind. Happy Birthday, enjoy the ride, its coming faster and faster. Old Age I mean.
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Birthday 🎂!
ReplyDeleteThe story of the sleepers is very funny 😁 Medicare age maybe 😂!
Happy Birthday!! I hope this is a wonderful chapter in your journey. I love the slipper story. I am sure he has seen a LOT worse. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that your granddaughter had a much better week. She's in my prayers. Love it that you were able to have lunch out with the wife and daughter of a former patient. I'm sure that made their day, too. And honestly, those slippers are so nice that if you didn't tell us, I wouldn't have thought anything of it.
ReplyDeleteHappy 65th, dear Mari! The blog post I wrote last night has a story about our insurance journey since my 65th birthday in 2016.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday Mari! I'm so glad to hear Alaina is doing well. I've been thinking of her since your post last week. I love her new little pet. I'm glad you had a nice lunch out, that is such a cute little place! That's so funny about the slippers, but those could definitely pass as shoes. I hope you have a great birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You had quite a week already! I am so happy your granddaughter can seek treatment, so scary. And I love the slipper story. When I was working I grabbed a pair of sneakers and put them in a bag when I left for work. I had PT over my lunch hour. When I sat on the first machine I noticed they were from two different pairs. So embarrassing.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and welcome to the ranks of "where have the years gone"!! Those slippers would pass as shoes. I wear a pair of beach shoes as slippers and have worn them out and about by mistake too. The rubber soles work fine so I just pretend I intended to wear them! How nice to see the wife of one of your former patients and to stay in touch with his family. The lunch spot sounds good and the old menu is a fun reminder of how it used to be... not that long ago!! xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday!!!! And the slippers do kind of look like some kind of clogs. You should see what the people here wear in Wal-Mart!! I am so glad about Alaina!!! Is this a bearded dragon? Can't quite tell. the restaurant looks so cool, straight out of the 50's.
ReplyDeleteOh Mari ... Happy Birthday !!! Its a very good year !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to visit with a former patient and enjoy a great meal besides.
You made me laugh at your slipper story. At least your toes were warm and toasty.
I'm so glad to hear that Alaina is doing well and got the gift of her dreams. Cute name for him too.
Have a great day
Sue
A very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 to you, dear Mari. I hope your birthday will be as beautiful and special as you are. 💗
ReplyDeleteWelcome to age 65. 😂 That is so funny about the slippers. My husband did that once and he rarely gets embarrassed but it did make him feel conspicuous which made it all the funnier. Years ago, I left the house to go to my nanny job, wearing two different shoes! That's how I found out the mom and I wore the same size shoes!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Alabama has been scheduled for the procedure.
Happy Birthday! I'm approaching my 70th and wonder where the time has gone too. The time sure slips away quickly.
ReplyDeleteCute slippers. They look classy. Hey, at least they're not Croc's. 😁 Ugh.
Happy Thanksgiving! 💗
Happy BIrthday. :). Glad Alaina is doing better. Funny about your slippers but
ReplyDeleteI've seen people out and about in their slippers!!!
So pleased that Alaina is doing well may her ablation go well on the 15th of December.
ReplyDeleteMany happy birthday wishes to you.
I'm laughing at your slipper story.
All the best Jan
Glad to hear that Alaina is doing better. I once went to a teacher training in what I like to call my, "pool cleaning shoes". They didn't look as nice as your slippers. lol
ReplyDeleteHappy 65th Birthday today! I hope you had a wonderful day. LOL on the slipper story! They really don't look like slippers that much to me! And you were comfortable! That's what matters most! I missed the post about Alaina, and I can't seem to find it, but I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers. A lizard??? Wow! She should come here...we have them EVERYWHERE!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words on my post today about losing Sunshine. It's been a tough day, but I have such sweet memories and am so glad I took so many pictures of him while he was with us. He was a blessing to us in many ways, but I am sure missing him already, and so is Blackie.
I hope you and your loved ones have a blessed Thanksgiving, and Happy Birthday again.
LOL on wearing the slippers. I once wore one blue shoe and one black shoe to work one day. UGH Could not go home either to change. Is Sprig a lizard? Happy Birthday to you!!! Hope it was a great one. Janice
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!!!! You are a wonderful friend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! 🎂 The slipper story is so funny!! My kids have shoes that look just like that...and I'm always asking, are you sure those aren't slippers? Haha. Oh and I'm like you, I never wear my shoes around the house.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY B IRTHDAY TO YOU AND MANY MORE.
ReplyDeleteI am the exact opposite - I wear shoes all the time - your slippers were cute and did look like shoes.
Congratulations on your birthday yesterday. I hope you had a lovely day. Your story about going out in your slippers made me smile : ) They're nice slippers!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Mari.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet photo of your granddaughter. I went back to read about her hospital visit and can imagine how concerning that was to all of you. Glad to see that she is doing better.
I got a kick out of your slipper story. I often see members of the younger generation out in pj bottoms and/or slippers. It used to surprise me, now I've gotten used to it.
Sweet picture of Alaina. She looks happy with her new addition she is golding, but I can't make out what it is. Is it a frog?
ReplyDeleteYour slipper story gave me a chuckle, but they really could pass for shoes. I've seen several that looked like that while browsing for slip on shoes on Amazon.
I bet you were comfy in your slippers and I don't think anyone cared. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy, Happy Birthday. The years move tooooo fast. Whooosh. Love that your granddaughter is on the mend and Sprig is too cute too. That eatery looks like good old fun. The best.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Alaina is doing well! Happy Belated Birthday. The slipper story is funny and I occasionally go out of the house with my slippers too! They are comfy and you forget you are wearing them!
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