Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Sunshine Every Afternoon and Sickness and Wellness

I love the way the sunshine comes

in, in the afternoon.

So I ended up having the croupy cough for 3 and 1/2 weeks but NP Walker had sent me to an ENT to see if I could get better breathing in my nostrils. I had a deviated septum operation in the 70s and I had cancer twice on my nose so the nostril was small. Dr. Robbins said surgically he could do something but he wanted me to try Flonase for 3 weeks first. I told him I thought I should not take inhaler except saline and he said it is a steroid but you can take it every day for the rest of your life and it will not harm you.

Guess what, taking flonase every night has been amazing. I can breathe, I won't need any apparatus to help me breathe better!!!!! However, because of the cougth and I was tested for covid twice and it was not covid, just a virus, I am staying away from the dining room and crowds. I have not been attending church but watch it on Zoom. Then I got a UTI and my NP. Jessica Walker has transfered to Park City so I had to go to Insta Care for a prescription and it did not finish the job so I went back and the put me on Cipro for another 5 days and cleared that up. Then as had happened before I got thrush after all the antibiotics and I am clearning it up with Genitian Violet.

I am still staying away from the dining room (pick up my food and bring to room) and crowds such as activities and church. I am trying to build up my immune system and I am sleeping well and eating less though I do consume desserts and sugar.... I do need to get a new specialist under Dr. Jones, I believe, before I can have my spring checkup.

I have had angina 3 times and my legs ache sometimes and I am sleeping more, that may be because of the aortic valve but I do not want to have the TAVR done.

I have been told more than once now that it does not prolong your life that long and other problems can happen. I found out that Bill Hayford had it done in 2015 and died in March 2016 anyway.

So I am trying to walk twice a day with Sadie but sometimes only do it once. I am sleeping well.

I also need to wash the windows of the patio doors.

One Month Old Cohen Scott

What a handome guy!!!

Monday, January 31, 2022

New Jacket for Winter

Carole recently bought a lavendor puffy coat for Winter and I was showing her the one I got on sale at Macys in the late fall. If it really is too cold I wear my longer red jacket I bought in Texas the first year I worked there in 2001, I think. It goes down further on the legs but this is a perfect weight and warmth most days

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Apple Turnovers and the Fun Puzzle

I finished the fun puzzle in only three days. I really loved working on it.

Ever since I worked in Maryland and had the wonderful turnovers there I have loved finding good apple turnovers. The ones at Smiths are really good but you can not count on them being there whenever you shop. So I tried the Pepperidge apple turnovers and they are wonderful. I found if I cook them longer and turn them over I get the crispness I want plus they have a lot more apple filling the Smiths!!!

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Fun Puzzle, Scarves and My Healthy Breakfast

Maria sent this puzzle for my birthday and it is so fun to put together and it goes really fast. I love it.

I have this sweater that I love but the neckline is too open so I noticed I could get a dozen scarves at Amazon for $10 so I should always have a fun scarf to wear like we did the 40s and 50s.

Maria sent the Organic Superfoods to build up my immune system and Carole recommended the V8 Energy Drink and I have been using lemon and honey in hot water for my throat and I am using triple fruits with Coconut yogurt over the top. No dairy is less mucus and I really like this breakfast.

Monday, January 24, 2022

Al Schock Dies January 20, 2022

I called Kay as soon as I heard. Al was in the hospital about 4 days and all the children were able to see him and then just as they were going to release him, he passed away. Kay is at peace with it. They had 68 years together and had a very happy marriage. His sister Viola was in my and Kay's class att school. Al was in my sister Jeanne's class. He almost made it to 93.

Obituary

Big Al had a great run – passing away just four weeks shy of his 93rd birthday.

Albert Schock was born on a farm in eastern Montana near the town of Fallon. After losing the farm, Al, his two sisters, mom and dad all moved to Marsh. Here his father worked on the railroad; they soon moved to Colgate, Montana and the family of five lived in a boxcar converted to their home.

Al began his education at the German school in Marsh, attending 1st – 3rd grade where he learned to speak English. He completed 4th grade through graduation in Glendive, Montana, leaving home at the age of 13 to be able to play sports and continue his schooling in Glendive. He graduated from high school in 1947; football and track (high hurdles) were his two sports of choice and he excelled in both.

Al enlisted in the Army/Air Force in January 1948. He served four years, spending most of his time served in New York, with a year in England; he was one of the youngest Staff Sergeants. He played basketball in the Air Force and was part of the team when they were national champions.

After serving his country, Al attended Montana State beginning in the fall of 1951 and was a part of the football team. Here, he met Kay in 1952 which turned into an everlasting love. They married in 1953. Al graduated from Montana State in 1956 with an Electrical Engineering Degree.

General Electric in Schenectady, New York was the first stop for the Schock Family, Roanoke, Virginia was the next stop for the family with Al still employed at GE. They continued on, moving from Virginia to Schenectady again (with 2 boys in tow) then to Milwaukee with Louis Allis. From Milwaukee they made their way to Aurora, Colorado in 1959 where the last 2 Schock Boys arrived.

Al’s career took him to Reliance Electric in 1968 where he remained until he retired in the late 1980s and continued consulting in the mining industry for many more years. Throughout his years in Aurora, he enjoyed The Turnverein German Club, golfing, hunting, fishing, fly tying and brewing beer.

His love for custom carpentry, jewelry making, golf, photography, and coaching throughout the years leaves many beautiful pieces of furniture, bracelets and other projects with his family, making for many treasured memories. He was supportive of his sons, their spouses, grandkids and great grandkids.

Al’s legacy is extensive. He is survived by Kay, his wife of 68 years, daughter in law Dixie (Phoenix), sons Curt (Pam) Denver, Dale (Laurie) Tucson and Kent (Cecilia) Los Angeles.,. Al is loved and remembered by 14 grandkids and 16 great grandkids. He was preceded in death by his oldest son Dean Alan.

Services will be held on Friday April 1st, at 10:00 am at Horan McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. Reception to follow. Military Honors will be the same afternoon at 1:30 at Fort Logan. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can made to The Denver Hospice.

Services

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Happy Birthday, Janet, 89 Years Old

I find if I move my puzzle in the daytime to let the light in I can see better. And actually it is good at night, too, because there is a light directly above!!!

Actually to celebrate my birthday this year I bought a Marie Callendar Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. I baked it early and then shared it with Jeanne later in the day. It was delicious.

Friday, January 21, 2022

Better Place for Jackets

When I moved into Treeo I put all the jackets in my bedroom closet and out here by the washer and dryer I put a vacuum and other stuff like that. Today I found it is much better to have the jackets out here and find other places for the vacuum etc. I still have my laundry soap and garbage bags, etc. out here without a problem.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

A New Baby Announced

Actually Amy sent a ultra sound by video but I could not print it, anyway Amy is pregnant!

Marissa just had her boy in January and Kelly is due, too. Lots of grandbabies this year!!!!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Shopping Without a Car

This is the first time I went shopping at Smiths since I sold my car. It is very easy to take this red cart from the laundry room and fill it with all my groceries and then check out and come home. Smiths is so close. I do not take Sadie with me, though.

Monday, January 17, 2022

New Orange Sweater

With some Amazon gift money Maria sent, I bought and orange sweater, sort of to give me a lift.

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

Cohen Scott Pulsipher Enters the World

Delivered by Tanner on January 4th, 8 lbs 7 oz and 23.5 long!!!!!

Beautiful Marissa with Cohen...look at all that hair!!!!

Monday, January 03, 2022

My 1000 Piece 2nd Puzzle This Year

Beautiful Sunset

Friday, December 31, 2021

Christmas 2021

1000 piece puzzle was Santorini!!!!

Sadie loves her bed!

My Puzzle Set up

My wonderful present of nice sox!!!!

Christmas Day I woke with a croupy cough and it only got worse. There was a guy at our table the week before and I caught it, whatever it was. Sick for Christmas, bummer!

A Christmas Memory by Carole Fuqua, 2021

"In Eastern Montana, Glendive, winter nights were long but not boring. Basketball games, Community Concerts, sledding under street lights and exciting radio programs.

I heard my first harp when I was in first grade, sitting on the first row of DCHS auditorium (without parents) eagerly looking up at the beautiful lady playing this etheral instrument. She smiled at me and I was forever smitten by a harp.

Great fun and memorable was to come home from sledding to find my Mom stirring up a batch of fudge. You could use a candy thermometer to get it right or just drop a bit into a glass of cold water to see if the proper soft ball stage was reached. It was now ready to remove from the fire (we cooked with gas), drop in the butter and vanilla and begin to beat it with a wooden spoon.

Mom wrapped a towel around the hot pan and propped it in the crook of her arm and began to beat. Too much beating and it would turn to a crumbly mess. Just enough and it would lose its gleam and be ready to pour in a buttered dish. When it was firm to the touch, it was cut into squares or sometimes rolled in a log (not too often on that one). It was delicious and with a large family you didn't have a chance to overeat. The pan and spoon was given to the yougest to lick, me. Many times it was shared with brother Dick in the Navy or brother and sisters at college.

Some like nuts in it, some don't. I liked either. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!"

Carole Anderson Fuqua

Messages from Christmas 2021

Messages at Christmas while living at Treeo in Orem, Utah, 2021

I’m glad you are up in Utah living now. I marvel at your youthfulness and zest for life! It’s been wonderful to get to know you better these last few months. Merry Christmas Janet! You are awesome! Much love, Kim

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Cute Christmas card/email, love the pics. Glad you have some Christmas entertainment at Treeo. Love you :) Linda

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Glad to see you are adapting to your new surroundings, I never doubted that you would, you have always been up for new adventures. It is so good to see you at Treeo and we are all so glad you are here with your sister Jeanne, we love you and your little dog Sadie .

Brian

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So nice to hear from you! I enjoyed my SBA duties in San Diego (Julian) during this time of year after the fires from before Thanksgiving (Borrego Springs) and after (New Years Eve in Ramona) Lovely area. Blessings to you and your Very Extended family. BTW, There is an LDS Community in Julian.

Antonio (Tony) Olmi, BA QB Broker La Entrada Realty NM Lic.#6650 Gateway Real Estate Services NM Lic.#17324

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Thank you for the photos and nice stories. It’s great to her that you are doing well and have your health. Keep doing all your fun activities and enjoying life and the family and friends that are able to visit. We get to talk with you often and love hearing about how things are going. We send positive thoughts and hope that you outlive the doctors prospective on time.

What ever happens, we are with you in our thoughts and cherish the wonderful Mother you have been for our family. Lots of warm and Heartfelt memories of visiting you at your Lake house. You were always such a nice host to the kids and they love you deeply. Thank you for all you have done for them and the love and hospitality you provided through the years.

The photo of you at your lake house really touches my heart. I really have enjoyed your family. Thank you for being a Mom to me and welcoming me into your family. I love Maria so much and it has been nice to enjoy her siblings and extended family and her Mother.

Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, and I hope we get to say the same to each other for many more years to come.

Love you. Take good care of yourself.

Johnny

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Oh, Aunt Janet, I am so happy to hear from you. It sounds like you have the perfect little home - so close to the many family members that love you. I am sorry to hear about your health problems. I will be praying that your life is joyful and extended. Merry Christmas to you. You have always been my favorite!!!

Love forever,

Rebecca Smith

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Dear Aunt Janet,

Thank you for the update and glad to hear you are doing well. I was just in Orem last week and if I knew you were there my wife and I would have visited. My wife (Laura) and I, along with Michelle & husband, Jennifer & husband and Cameron and wife are all building homes in Mapleton Utah about ten minutes from you. We are all moving from Lake Stevens Wa. Our home plans are with the architect and we should start building in the second quarter of next year. It will be two years before we move there .... this is the direction we are headed. The building lots are in a development called Hidden Cove near the mountains. Please send me your telephone number so that I can contact you.

Love you,

Matt and Laura

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Merry Christmas Janet:

Great getting your very nice email Christmas card….we both wish you a wonderful Christmas!

We are doing fine but this past year dealt us some blows that have caused us to blink a bit. We spent a month last summer at the Jersey Shore (Cape May) visiting Suzy’s daughter and family. By and large a great time but with an exception….went for a boat ride and in the process hit a sand bar causing most of us to be thrown to the floor of the boat causing me to break my wrist and Suzy some damage to her arms that she is still hurting from. We will be OK though!

So sorry to hear about your health reports…sure wish you well and our prayers are with you.

We sold our lake condo at the Flathead last July so our summer plans have changed a bit. We still want to spend time up there and when we go thru Utah we will give you a call and may be we can do lunch sometime.

Our best to you Janet….

Suzy & George

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Dear Aunt Janet,

We love and appreciate you and are so glad to have the chance to see you at Treeo. We are grateful for all the love and care you give to Jeanne.

All our love,

Brian and Norma

Stan and Becca Thayne

Jen and Mike Crosby!

Missy and Ken Matthews

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Thank you so much for you wonderful letter with pictures, I love it.

Wow, lots of changes! Would love to come for a visit and meet your sister and family. I need to take your example and get busy--I've been busy reading toooo many books lately! Really good books--but still need to do more important stuff! Been busy in R S. Take care of yourself--you're important to me.

Cheri (Betty Matson's daughter) Eleanora's granddaughter

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Janet,

Someday I hope to travel your way and visit. Great to recieve your letter and address update.

Janice (Eiler)

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Dear Janet,

Thanks for your Christmas letter. Good to hear news of you. We've slowed down a lot at 89 and 90 but we have Donna here with us. We hope you are contented in your new place. Sending out cards has become a little more difficult as we age!

Love, Don and Kay Bennett and Donna

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Merry Christmas!!! Love, Ellen ( Kawaguchi) from Glendive 6th grade

She sent a picture card and her and her daughter and grandchildren. She looks so young!!!!

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Dear Janet,

Merry Christmas and Hopeful New Year. Thanks so mch for all you do for Mom. We're all so glad you are there,

Love, your niece Carole

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Merry Christmas, Janet,

Wishing you all the blessings of the season.

Thank you for all you do for Mom. David and Tami