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T H E W E E K I N R E V I E W
My mom gave us a scare this week. She had a TIA (transient ischemic attack) Thursday afternoon and even though the symptoms (very similar to stroke symptoms) passed quickly, we still had her transported to the hospital. After a 24 hour stay, numerous tests, and many consultations, she was released to go home. Every single person we dealt with at the hospital was kind and caring and just amazing, but it was still a pretty stressful - and exhausting - few days.
Feel free to skip this part if you have no interest in the NHL playoffs. 😉 The Tampa Lightning won Game 4 last Sunday, lost Game 5 on Tuesday, and that meant they had to win Game 6 on Thursday. They ended up winning in overtime (I thought I was going to have a heart attack from the suspense LOL) and it was *so* exciting. As I write this it is Saturday afternoon and Game 7 is tonight. This will determine who moves on to round two of the playoffs... and who just goes home. It will be an exciting night at my house! 😀
Update 11:55 pm: They did it! The Lightning won Game 7 and will advance to Round Two of the Stanley Cup playoffs! <insert screaming and flailing>
How we doin', #Bolts Nation?! pic.twitter.com/U8Igwy0zgO
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) May 15, 2022
If this story of a woman's 92-year-old grandpa asking her over for a sleepover doesn't bring a tear to your eye... well, you might not have a heart. ;)
The Husband and I are headed out for a little getaway in about a week and I can't wait. I'm in desperate need of some R&R. It's been way too long. Hopefully this coming week will fly by!
This week's 80's music fix is Mary's Prayer (1987) by Danny Wilson. While it wasn't a huge hit, I always loved it. Enjoy!
O N T H E B L O G
Tuesday, May 10
Friday, May 13
W H A T I R E A D
Audio: My Famous Frenemy (The Greene Family #6) by Piper Rayne - ⭐⭐⭐.5
Audio: A Greene Family Vacation (The Greene Family #6.5) by Piper Rayne - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
C U R R E N T L Y R E A D I N G
Kindle: Stone (Pittsburgh Titans #2) by Sawyer Bennett
Audio: Just One Night (The Kingston Family #1) by Carly Phillips
N E W A D D I T I O N S
Not a thing.
T O T A L L Y R A N D O M
HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?
I'D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT!
That is scary stuff with your mom. I hope that she doen't have any more TIAs and am glad that she was released to go home so quickly. I am so glad that you team made it to the next round! I am not even sure how the Blues have been doing. They have made it almost impossible to watch games if you don't have cable in my area. My grandparents have all been gone for a few years but I do remember my grandmother in her 90s wanting to take care of me and my kids. I hope that you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole. It was a relief that my mom recovered so quickly! Your Blues are doing great! LOL They've advanced to the next round. Wouldn't it be something if the Lightning and the Blues faced off in the final series!
DeleteOMG Tanya what a fright! I am happy to know that your mother is feeling better! And fingers crossed for the Tampa Lightning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sophie! She definitely gave us a good scare!
DeleteSorry to hear about your Mom's scare! Glad she is feeling better. My Sunday Post: https://bonniereadsandwrites.wordpress.com/2022/05/15/sunday-post-4/
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie! :)
DeleteOh, no, I hope your mom is doing better now! That's scary. But yay for getaways with the hubby!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela! It was a scare but she's doing great now.
DeleteI love that bottom image, I was one of the early millenials and am the in between so I get frustrated with both ends haha
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your mother, sounds like a rough time this week for you Glad she is recovering.
Hope you have a great week!
Renee - Thanks, it was a rough few days but everything is good now. :)
DeleteThat is scary stuff! I hope your mum is doing better!
ReplyDeletePeople often forget that Gen X is a thing lol
Thanks Carrie! I appreciate it.
DeleteOh no I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Glad it wasn't more serious but that's still super scary. Best wishes to her as she recovers.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the Lightning!!! So awesome. I'm a Red Wings fan and Yzerman of course spend some time down there so I occasionally would follow the news. Go Lightning!!!
Thanks Greg. I was reading up on Yzerman and in his time as the Lightning GM he drafted some of our strongest players, who are still going strong and are the backbone of the team. Guys like Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli, Mikhail Sergachev, Erik Cernak, and Patrick Maroon. They're all still with the team and are total superstars! So, thanks Yzerman! :)
DeleteI'm glad your mom is okay! I'm sure that was terrifying! But, hooray for your hockey team!
ReplyDeleteThanks Samantha, she gave us a scare!
DeleteA Greene Vacation looks good. I love the beach cover.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun series! :)
Deletethanks for sharing. my sister had something like that happen to her last year, so they keep a closer eye on her than normal, but she has been fine. have a wonderful time on your R&R
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Glad to hear your sister is okay, Sherry.
DeleteSo scary about your mama! Glad to hear she's home already. Hospitals are no fun.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your upcoming getaway!
Thanks Jinjer... we were all glad they didn't keep her longer.
DeleteI hope your mom will be ok now. You're reading some good books. Enjoy your trip and stay safe. We did a day trip but were careful, wore masks, and had mostly outdoor activities and dining.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Thanks Anne. I'm looking forward to the trip but it doesn't means safety is relaxed. We'll find a spot poolside that is away from others. And meals will most likely all be take-out. I can enjoy my R&R while still being smart about it. :)
DeleteThat is so scary about your Mother. So glad she's doing well now. What a scare! Enjoy your getaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy - she definitely gave us a scare!
DeleteGlad your mom is doing better. Sorry she gave you such a scare.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, I appreciate that.
DeleteTIAs are scary. I've had a loved one have one before, so I feel for you. I'm glad your mom quickly recovered. I hope you and your husband have fun on your getaway!
ReplyDeleteDeanna - Thanks. This one was pretty mild so she recovered quickly.
DeleteOh gosh! I'm so glad your mom is okay. And that's great everyone at the hospital was so kind.
ReplyDeleteYay for a getaway. I could really use one myself, but that won't be happening for awhile. hah
Lauren @ www.shootingstarsmag.net
Thanks Lauren. I was kind of surprised by how great everyone at the hospital was. I mean, every single person was just amazing.
DeleteI'm sorry to read about your mom Tanya. That must have been quiet a scare.
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your getaway. Sounds perfect ;)
Have a great week and happy reading.
Thanks Maureen. We were so thankful this episode was a mild one.
DeleteI'm glad your mom is doing better. That sounds incredibly scary and going to the hospital is such a nightmare these days (well, worse than it already is) I'm glad everyone was so nice.
ReplyDeleteLordy the generations are really hating on each these days, aren't they?? lol
Karen @For What It's Worth
Karen - Right? It seems like the millennials tend to get all the hate.
DeleteThat GenX meme is hilarious. I am glad to hear mom is ok. That is very scary. And YEAH for your hockey team! It's always fun when they win. I hope you and the mister have a fantastic getaway and you get that R&R you need.
ReplyDeleteSam - I can't even tell you how thrilled I am to be getting away. I'm even working from home today because I just couldn't handle another day at the office this week. I need that R&R! :)
DeleteLMAO! Your Totally Random this week is pure gold! That's so scary about your mom but I'm glad she's home and doing okay.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susanne - she seems to be perfectly fine now.
DeleteSo scary about your mom! Glad she's okay. Having a health scare is so stressful! You are in need of a getaway! Take lots of pictures and enjoy, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteLove that you're continuing on in the Psy-Changeling series! I didn't read that particular novella, but I've read a bunch of them.
Thanks Rachel. It really was scary, but thankfully much less severe than the last time it happened.
DeleteI just bought a mass market paperback of the third Psy-Changeling book to take on vacation with me. :)
So glad it wasn't a stroke. I'm sure it was stressful nonetheless. Singh is one of those authors that I'm hoping to get to soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison - same here, it could have been so much worse.
DeleteThat does sound scary. Hope all is well and you have a less stressful week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimberly!
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