Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Good Morning! We are on our way to South Dakota! It's about 11:30 am as I'm typing this and we just passed one of the many Lewis and Clark State Parks around the midwest and northwest. We're only going about a four hour drive today. We planned it that way since I had my colonoscopy yesterday and we didn't know if I would be feeling very well. I admit to being a little sore in my abdomen as she cut more of the mass out. She thinks she got it all this time and it's been sent for a biopsy. I'll need another colonoscopy, probably in a year or so, but she's waiting for the biopsy to say for sure.

Meanwhile, while waiting for me at the hospital, Dennis got a raging migraine. He hasn't had one in years but they took him off his BP medicine about two weeks ago because his BP was on the lower side. He's in great shape! We knew the meds were keeping him from the migraines because this happened in Spokane too. I have a message in to his doctor to get a new RX for just amlodipine without the BP component. She talked to him about it at his appt. and I wish she had just prescribed it then. 

Anyway, obviously I couldn't drive, (I slept all afternoon). He barely made it home before being violently ill. He took his migraine meds and slept a few hours and was good to go again. Ugh. It's always something. 

I don't have a lot to report from the last few days other than medical stuff and who wants to just read that, so I unearthed a few photos from one of our trips to London a couple of years ago. I don't remember if I shared them then or not so I thought I would again.

I don't remember which museum this was but we were able to see the Rosetta Stone in person. It was so interesting and a fascinating piece of history.


Here's a close up photo of the writing on it. Let me know if you can read and interpret it! Ha!

I believe it was the same trip that we went for a VERY nice English high tea at the historic Landmark Hotel in London. The tables were set up on this elevated area. We had our very own server who was very attentive. It was a gorgeous setting.

A few of the delectable treats. We also had sandwiches and tea/coffee. 
I wish I could show you more of the wonderful food and hotel, but all of my photos have our dear DIL and son in them and I can't show you her face online. 

Jenny bought me this sweet little antique oil lamp at the General Dodge House in Council Bluffs, Iowa when she visited this summer. It's very old. They have a corner where the people who support the Dodge House sell trinkets and family heirlooms. I found the little birds at the Thrift store for fifty cents apiece! They match almost perfectly and I love them together.

Okay my friends, I guess I'll close this short post and try to pop in on your blogs while I have internet! I'll be checking in when I can.

Blessings and hugs,

Betsy

THRE IS A REEDEMER

There is a redeemerJesus, God's own sonPrecious lamb of God, MessiahHoly one
Jesus my redeemerName above all namesPrecious lamb of God, MessiahOh, for sinners slain.
Thank you oh my fatherFor giving us your sonAnd leaving your spirit'Til the work on earth is done.
When I stand in gloryI will see his faceAnd there I'll serve my king foreverIn that holy place.
Thank you oh my fatherFor giving us your sonAnd leaving your spirit'Til the work on earth is done.
There is a redeemerJesus, God's own sonPrecious lamb of God, MessiahHoly one
Thank you oh my fatherFor giving us your sonAnd leaving your spirit'Til the work on earth is done.And leaving your spirit'Till the work on earth is done.




11 comments:

  1. I have Keith Green singing that wonderful song on one of his CDs.

    Poor Dennis. Migraines are the worst curse. I hope taking the meds again will avoid any more.
    You must be relieved that your procedure is done. Hopefully you will get a good result. Enjoy your trip!!!

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  2. I hope you are feeling better soon and that Dennis has no more migraines:) Safe travels!

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  3. Betsy, I enjoyed reading the song even though I don't know how to sing it. Another way to give God our blessings that has helped me in life through his son Jesus, the Messiah!!! I hope you feel better soon after the colonoscopy that you had and have a safe trip with Dennis with no more migraines. No good it that time in life. Enjoy time away from home and you all are in my prayers. Becky Lowmaster
    grandmabeckyl.blogspot.com

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  4. I love the Keith Green song...makes me think of my son Matthew (RIP) who loved Keith Green. They are probably singing in heaven together today. I am sorry to hear about the migraine for Dennis. I hope he continues to feel better while you are traveling. And I pray that your results of your colonoscopy will all be good. That High Tea party looks like it was really good!!! And I love the little antique oil lamp. Seems like my sister has a tiny one like that...this brought back that memory from our bedroom together as kids. Now I'll have to ask her if she still has it. I hope you have a wonderful trip and enjoy being with your family and friends. Praying for you both to be in good health and have a safe trip. (((HUGS)))

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  5. First, praying for good results from your testing and such. Second, those birds match not only the lamp, but the plate under the plant too. Very pretty. Enjoy your camping trip.

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  6. Wow! The Rosetta stone! That's amazing!
    have a wonderful trip and I hope you're both feeling better today!

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  7. I'm sorry to hear about all the medical woes. Migraines are no fun. I lose my vision when I get one and that's no good if I'm out driving somewhere. I've had to be rescued several times.
    Your photos are wonderful. That was such a special trip.Thanks for sharing.
    Safe travels on your latest adventure!

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  8. Hope you both are feeling better and enjoy your trip. You are right, it's always something!!

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  9. I'm so sorry to hear about all the health issues. And right before vacation. First, praying hard that the doctor was able to get all the rest of the nasty mass and that you get an all clear. And I hope you are feeling better now that the swelling etc is down. And poor Dennis. Those migraines are awful. Some of my children have inherited them from their dad's side. It would have been nice if he had the medicine when he needed it. I am glad you both got home from the hospital safely. And both of you feeling so bad.
    Enjoy your trip! Safe travels and stay well! I know you will have some great visits with everyone.

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  10. Hi Betsy it's Shaz in Oz here, not been well either have had to move into care.
    The Rosetta stone is in the British Museum I think amd its huge in real life. Praying Dennis gets his meds sorted and you have good results.
    Loveand Prayers,
    Shaz
    Xxx

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  11. I'm glad you both are at the other end of health things for now! Enjoy your trip!

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