This morning I called Walgreens to inquire about safe disposal of Lee’s remaining prescriptions. Some Walgreens have a drop off kiosk, but mine does not. After vainly attempting to talk to a live person–not a simple-minded computer–I gave up and went to the store.
When I started the car, it grumbled a little. That made me nervous after it’s bout of non-starting a few weeks ago. I took it for an 8 mile ride first.
At the store, they gave me several envelopes of powder which you mix with water right in the prescription vial and shake it. After about 30 seconds it becomes a gel which deactivates the drug and makes it safe for disposal in your trash.
Well, that was easy.
Buoyed up by that success, I called AOL. We have our e-mail with them and I have to take the automatic billing off one credit card and put it on one that is in my name. All I wanted to do was to change the card. I was connected to someone who sounded very far away. The conversation went something like this.
He Is the account holder there?
I No
He I have to talk to the account holder.
I Well, you can’t
He Will he be there later?
I No
He Can he call me?
I No
He Why?
Now I was completely losing it. I was getting truly angry.
I Because he is deceased
He I can send you to the help line for that.
I What??
He They will tell you what documents you need to give them.
I guess he meant they will need a copy of the death certificate which I do not have yet.
At that point I gave up and will just wait to do these things when I get the death certificates.
I decided to relax and listen to some of my music which is on iTunes. This is music which I have purchased.
I could not “authorize” my computer to play the music and after 4 or 5 calls from Apple giving me codes to enter, I gave up on that.
I am going to spend the afternoon quietly grieving for my husband and having absolutely nothing to do with anybody’s computer.
God bless everybody
Patty
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about Lee. He was so good to my mom, Linda. I don’t know if you remember her. She was very active with the blog and Lee’s writings. She passed in October 2018. Lee was so kind to me. I hope they’re up there having a great conversation. God bless you Patty. I’m truly so sad to hear about Lee. He was truly an amazing man 💔❤️🙏
Yes, I surely do remember Linda. She was a very active voice on the blog and a long time member. She is missed.
Hello Patty,
My internet was offline for four days. Lee passed during that time. I was greatly saddened when I heard. My deepest condolences. I sent a message, it didn’t post. I don’t know if this one will. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
I understand spending time grieving for Lee. Although it’s now been over four years since Maribeth passed away, at times I still spend time grieving for her. As someone counseled me after she passed away; You will never get over it, but you will learn to live with it, and move on. I have, somewhat.
There are a few very painful times coming up for you, Thanksgivings, Christmas, birthdays. Those are still a bit painful for me. But as its been said, time does heal, at least a bit. I don’t have any advice on how to make those times any less painful, but you will get through them, we all do.
There is only one thing that brings me comfort, I will see my Lord, and see my sweet wife again one day soon. You are in my prayers, not just mine, but many others also.
Elder Mike
I didn’t see my comment, so I am trying again.
Thank you, Mike for your kind thoughts and prayers. I was beginning to be concerned because I hadn’t seen you in a while. Glad your internet is fixed. We are all pretty helpless with out it.
Patty
I know, Patty – dealing with our “modern” world is a real headache to me, too! Praying for the Lord to grant you His rest and peace for the remainder of the day – to accomplish what you can, and the wisdom to leave for another time that which is not needed today.
God bless you!
I’m sorry to hear about his, Patty. In our complex world, it seems like when we need things to go simply, they seldom do. My prayers for you continue.
Linda was a wonderful member of this forum. I got to speak with her, just before she passed. She is remembered.
Hello Patty,
My internet was offline for four days. Lee passed during that time. I was greatly saddened when I heard. My deepest condolences. I sent a message, it didn’t post. I don’t know if this one will. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
I understand spending time grieving for Lee. Although it’s now been over four years since Maribeth passed away, at times I still spend time grieving for her. As someone counseled me after she passed away; You will never get over it, but you will learn to live with it, and move on. I have, somewhat.
There are a few very painful times coming up for you, Thanksgivings, Christmas, birthdays. Those are still a bit painful for me. But as its been said, time does heal, at least a bit. I don’t have any advice on how to make those times any less painful, but you will get through them, we all do.
There is only one thing that brings me comfort, I will see my Lord, and see my sweet wife again one day soon. You are in my prayers, not just mine, but many others also.
Elder Mike
Just to let you know both of your posts came through Patty