The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.
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This week was not like other weeks. My daughter only had class on Monday and then just medical appointments. So we had some extra time this week. She found out she got 100 on her quiz even though she studied the wrong thing. She was feeling so poorly we didn’t go to quilting again, and I haven’t sorted out the fabric to make the rest of the squares. I called her doctor and said I was concerned because the specialist could not get her in until July and the calendar wasn’t even open for July. Other than her classes and medical appointments, she is in enough pain she just stays in bed all the rest of the time. They referred us to a different specialist. They called me right away to set an appointment and we have one in May. They think if I call Monday mornings though we might get in even sooner!
I did not do a good job at blog hopping this week. I used some extra time this week to research options to see if we will move this summer. I was reviewing financial data to see what we can afford, driving around to check out other parts of town, creating spreadsheets to analyze mileage to our regular activities from the areas and the key factors / pet peeves for a new place. This was very time consuming but I learned a lot. This week is back to the normal schedule.
Today (Sunday), I need to sort out the quilting fabrics / projects. Also, we need fresh main/pedis because my nails are so long I’m shocked they aren’t broken. It’s been months since I got a pedicure and with sandal season upon us, those toes need a fix. It was up to 80 a couple days last week and will be again this week. This weekend is cooler around 60, because it rained Friday. We are mostly in the 70s with rain only a couple days a week. So I have no complaints.
I had many books read and so many reviews to write yesterday (Saturday) . I caught up and reworked the schedule so everything is in good shape for this week.
If anyone would like to guest in June (audio) , July or August for a Friends on Friday, please let me know.
Happy Easter peeps! Have a wonderful week!
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week:
Better Sister Better Than Me Life and Other Inconveniences
Oh thank you so much Harper Audio, Kimberly Kincaid, Berkley, and Penny Reid / Social Butterfly PR!
Elizabeth II The Beautiful Brain
Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
None!!!!!
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
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Oh my gosh! There’s a new Kristan Higgins novel coming? I need to see if I can get my hands on that 😀 I love her writing.
I’m sorry your daughter is in so much pain, and I really hope you’ll be able to get her to see a specialist as soon as possible. I’ll send her some healing thoughts.
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
Thank you! Yes I like her work and often listen to it on audio (often from the library) I was shocked when the publisher reached out to me to join the tour for this one. They don’t regularly email me or anything. But so excited.
Poor gal! Glad you got a new specialist who could move up the appointments and hopefully find a treatment to help. Househunting is a huge endeavor, but hopefully you’ll find something cozy that you like and better on the finances.
I need to try Penny Reid’s books at some point so I’ll look forward to your thoughts on that.
Happy Easter to you and your daughter, Anne! Have a good week.
Thanks Sophia! I hope you are having a lovely weekend. May is better than unknown July. Since school starts again mid-August, we would also have more time for any treatments to work or whatever before fall with a May date.
Penny Reid is unlike the others. There is the honest, awkward, real and funny quality. I love it. Plus science!
Congrats on your daughter’s quiz score. And I’m sorry she is in so much pain. I hope you can get her in to see a specialist soon. Sounds like you have a great plan for researching moving or not. I’m never that organized:)
Thank you! Years of work have taught me research and planning always help. I have developed skills to organize my thoughts which make everything less overwhelming and easier to analyze because I can get right to the key data points. It simplifies decision making. Of course, there are emotional aspects which are subjective which are very important but it still helps. Plus when I have thought about how I will handle all possible outcomes I could imagine, then if one things happens I already know my plan and can act accordingly. I love organizing.
I’m glad you were able to get an earlier appointment for your daughter. Having to wait till July would be just plain crazy!!
That’s what I said. Her quality of life is so affected and waiting 3 months to see someone was not making me happy. The other group is actually better but may not be covered by insurance but if they can help her and sooner I have to figure it out.
I hate that your daughter is feeling so bad. It is so frustrating when you can’t get in to see the doctor. I am glad you were able to be referred to another specialist. Moving would be exciting but so much work. I had at one time told my husband we could think about buying a new house when the kids finish school but now that it is happening, I don’t even want to think about it. We have too much stuff to even consider moving 🙂 I will be excited to see what you decide on. I hope you have a great week and enjoy your new books!
Thanks Carole. I like the planning and getting everything organized but it is lots of work. We moved into this house 4 years ago and it was not meant to be permanent. There are a few things we need and another place will be a better fit. I have a plan and hope I can make it work.
I hope the new specialist will be able to figure out what’s going on with your doctor and help her. Have a Happy Easter.
Thank you Mary! Happy Easter to you!
I’m so sorry your daughter isn’t feeling well. Its good that you are able to see someone sooner. July was a LONG time to wait when she is in pain.
Enjoy your new books!
Yes, thank you! I have great books so I can wait but the way she is now it was too long to wait.
Congrats on your daughter but I also am so sorry that she feels so bad Anne! My daughter has huge migraines since she was six years old and I know how helpless we feel as parents while witnessing the suffering of our child! I really hope the specialist will find something to truly help her.
That’s the real worry. The specialists will say yes she is sick but her condition has no treatment. I am not looking for drug treatments unless they are shorter term. I just want her to have less constant pain.
I hoping for the best for your daughter and gets the relief from all that pain?
What! No freebies!! I don’t recall seeing you have many weeks like this?
I got the Alastair Burke book, too, and am looking forward to listening to it. Enjoy your week and good luck considering that move.
Thank you! Nothing appealed to me this week and I had so many great review books become available.
I hope your daughter is able to get in with the new specialist this week. Hope you both have a peaceful weekend and a good week.
Thanks, I am hoping for a cancellation so they can fit her into the schedule.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m sorry your daughter is in so much pain, I hope she can find some relief soon.
The Better Sister is on my TBR too! It sounds so awesome.
Also, I absolutely LOVE your header! My husband and I used to ride motorcycles all the time, but we sold ours when we moved overseas and haven’t bought another one since we’ve been back. I miss it!
Thank you! I love seeing everyone’s books and activities and having their comments. The weather is really shaping up for some riding time now.
Fingers crossed that May appointment stands or even gets moved sooner. Expecting someone to wait three months when they are in such intense pain is just outrageous.
Good luck with the house hunting too. It sounds like there’s a lot of factors to consider
Thank you! May is better than July. It’s a process to find good help for complex problems.
I am so sorry your daughter isn’t feeling well. I hope the doctors can figure this out sooner rather than later. The Kimberly Kincaid series looks good. I have the first one on my Kindle and just need to make time to read it. I hope you have a great week!
Thank you! I’m sort of fussy about what contemporary romance I will read and Kimberly Kincaid is one of the good ones. I hope you enjoy it!
Hope things get sorted and you get some help for your daughter soon. That must be so frustrating. It was bad week for us as we lost our best friend Booker T. It was quick and unexpected and he was gone way too soon. It’s been a bad week for reading but I have managed to almost finish the 4th Kate Daniels book today.
If you need any spots filled, I’d love to be a guest. Just let me know. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you Barb. Kate Daniels is my favorite series ever. Enjoy! I did a Read-along for it in 2018 leading up to Magic Triumphs. This year is Alex Verus. Next year is Mercy Thompson. I seem to be all about the UF!
I’ll email you from the email on your comment think about the Friends on Friday with information and some possible dates. Thanks for your interest. Have a lovely week.
I got some stuff done around the house this week and did some volunteer hours at the zoo yesterday. I have a big presentation at work this week. So, I’m hoping that it won’t be too stressful. A lot of people are out, so that will help things. I hope. Have a great week.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Thank you ! I hope everything goes well and you have a great week!
I have the Kristan Higgins book and I am very excited to read it! Happy Easter.
I hope we both love it!
Great news on your daughters test. That’s awesome! Sorry she’s not feeling to well. Hopefully the other specialist can get her in sooner. Good luck on figuring out if you are/can movie. That sounds like a big task. Good luck! Hope you enjoy the new arrives you got. Happy Reading and Happy Easter.
Thank you! I got your email and I’ll try to figure that out in the next couple days. Have a wonderful week with some great books!
Happy Easter to you too! Hope you had a great weekend. We finally had some nice weather- it was awesome here today- and I’m so ready for it!
I hope your daughter can get in to see th specialist ASAP!!
Thank you! At least the weather here is better this week too. I’m happy to be doing more grilling.
The wait to see a specialist can be immensely frustrating, I hope a sooner appointment becomes available. I dread the idea of moving, just packing up my books would be a nightmare, good luck with the house hunt.
Have a great reading week
Thanks! I am trying to start the sort / throw / pack thing now. This is why I have been making the big push to digital books and audiobooks. Less space, less weight.
I’m always so sorry to hear how hard things are for your daughter (and you!) with the health complications… It’d drive me nuts to know there’s that long to wait before getting to see a specialist. 🙁
I love the cover for Life and Other Inconveniences!
Good luck with your quilting projects this week.
Thanks Nicci! I did finally get out all the fabrics to figure things out last night. Finally. I need to finish up tonight or tomorrow night. We will see which works. If she feels as bad as she has the last 2 weeks we may not go or may work at home.
I hope your daughter is feeling better now. I didn’t do a great job at blog hopping last week either but looks like you did a great job with so many other things. Have a great week ahead.
Thank you! We have to do what we can do. Not every week will be the same. I hope your week is a great one.
Have fun pampering yourself. I hope your daughter is feeling better, and that is cool about her quiz!
We needed it with this warmer weather this week. I want to find some answers for my daughter soon. I was on the phone with different doctors all afternoon. UGH. She always has anxiety about all her schoolwork and always does well. She has gotten an A in every college class so far.
I hope your daughter is feelings better. Also, congrats to her for getting 100 on that quiz. 🙂
Happy readings! 😉
Tânia @MyLovelySecret
Thank you! She’s not having a good day today. I’m trying to work something out for her; I’ve been on the phone all day. It is now dead and plugged in to charge. Even though she always worries about her school, she always gets an A.
I really hope that your appointment with the specialist gets you closer to a solution to your daughter’s pain. That’s great that she is still succeeding in school in spite of the pain.
Thank you. Yes, that is why she tends to take one class instead of 3 or 4. When she’s up in the night with pain, it is harder to do a full schedule during the day.
I hope your daughter feels better soon. Good luck with the house hunting. That’s always a pain. Have a great week!
Thanks!~I find the house hunting fascinating but a bit stressful. Will we find what we want? Will we get what we want? That kind of thing.
Sorry to hear about your daughter, I hope she’s feeling better. You sound like you’ve had a really busy week! Glad to hear you have great weather ahead though!
Thank you. It is busy. The weather has been good, almost hot now. Or at least the car is hot when you’ve left it parked.
I’m sorry to hear your daughter is having such a rough week. I hope the new specialist can offer some help, and hopefully a treatment plan that will work for her.
Have fun with your quilting and your mani/pedi this week! And enjoy your new books. 🙂
Thank you. It’s a busy week. I’ve spent a lot of time on the phone with doc offices and it’s only Tuesday.
I was totally wiped this weekend. I was sad to hear your daughter is in so much pain! Will keep her in our thoughts. And I hope you can figure out your move! That’s a lot of work. Happy reading.
Everything is lots of work right now. Medical appointments and moving prep is eating up my time. At least both combine fairly well with audiobooks. But not the flurry of phone calls to doctors the past week or so has been.
I hope they are able to get your daughter in to the specialist soon and help her to not be in pain. All of the research that goes in to mov ing is so time consuming. Hopefully things slow down so you can relax, get you mani/pedi, and get back to reading and quilting 🙂
Thank you! Research may be time consuming but very necessary whether it’s housing info or medical info / costs. I don’t mind doing it, as it is my nature to research and analyze the hell out of things.
I’ve been so on and off again with getting to blog visits. I’m planning to make better on that from now on. I’m sorry I haven’t been by in a while. I’m playing catch up now and hope to be around more.
Take care and have a great week!
We all go through phases. I didn’t do well last week at all and just gave up. I’m slowly working my way along this week. Have a great week!
I’m glad your daughter didn’t really have class so you could focus on her appointments and all the financial research. That must be brutal. I wish you luck!
I hope you enjoy the new books!
Genesis @ Whispering Chapters
Thank you! It’s a busy time at the end of her school session and other things we have happening. Thanks for visiting!
I would like to sometime do a guest post but that will be next year. I just have a bunch of things to do so it’s hard right now to do that. I will have to plan on this. Happy Easter. Sorry, I am late getting here. I hope it was a nice day for you.
Mary
That would be awesome I would love to have you. I’ve made Friends on Friday as easy as I can for people. You just write a review for something we aren’t reviewing, any genre, and then I do the post and you do the post any time that week on your own blog. Let me know. We often have openings if I don’t work on it at all.