Charisa

It’s-5F here in Michigan. Trying to will my mind back to my humble summer babies

Thank you so very much!

From what I have read, she has not voted on anything since she went missing in July.

Then I was successfully sued for the remaining $10K on the loan for the car I surrendered. Every current paycheck I earn they get 25% of my gross pay.
Some days I ate nothing so my children could.
But I made it! I won! Still bus riding for now but I won!

I spent most of my nursing school time riding the bus, walking and taking Ubers. My teenage daughter has a mood disorder and has required hospitalization during this time. My mom was hospitalized with a heart attack, and again for a stroke.

Honestly inspirational coworkers who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself pushed me here. I struggled financially and emotionally big during nursing school. I bought a car when I knew it was accepted. Was a car came from Canada with no record of flood that my mechanic discovered later.

Completed my ADN program! NCLEX-RN next up!This means so much to me because I’m 43 y/o. Had my first baby at 14. Initially dropped out of high school. Went back and got my GED at 18. Tried college at 20, but had another baby and started believing that I wasn’t good for anything great.

Kelvin Floodlight….dinnerplate dahlia, and hard to find because it is so beloved by many. This past summer was my first with this one. Definitely satisfied ❤️🌱 #dahlia

Support nurses at UMH Sparrow! #nursesky

You’re very welcome. I am pretty much trash at vegetable gardening but flowers, especially dahlias and gladiolus are where I seem to do well. If you ever need to bounce an idea off someone I would be more than happy to help!

Oh for sure! But if you got a balcony…..one or two can always fit 😂 I am jealous you can do indoor plants. I have cats and there’s so many plants that can hurt them I just don’t even bother. I did have an elephant ear but I unalived it accidentally lol

I’m in MI, we’ve had some abnormally dry and warm winters for a few years now. Dahlias will definitely rot in the ground if they get too wet with snow. If you try it, cover with cardboard and plastic, &maybe leaves for insulation. I’m good with just leaves but they’re protected from wet from my roof

What I will say is overwintering in the ground can be touch and go. I find success with dahlias planted up against my house. I’ve left them out over winter further out and they don’t seem to return. If your soil doesn’t freeze, it seems to be a good sign for overwintering

This is lovely actually! Do you happen to know the variety? It reminds me of champagne with a touch of purple

Not sure where you’re from, but they can be grown in most of the US and some parts of Canada. They’re easy to start and the best part you could start just one tuber in the spring and end up with 5 from that one plant turning into 5 more! And most are really inexpensive as long as it isn’t a rare 1

Black-and-white photograph capturing a historic moment after the first successful human heart transplant performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on December 3, 1967, in Cape Town, South Africa. The image shows Dr. Barnard, dressed in surgical scrubs and a mask, shaking hands with his patient, Louis Washkansky, who is sitting up in a hospital bed, smiling and appearing grateful. Washkansky, a 53-year-old grocer suffering from end-stage heart failure, received the heart of Denise Darvall, a 25-year-old woman who had died in a car accident. The surgery, conducted at Groote Schuur Hospital, marked a groundbreaking advancement in medical history, demonstrating the potential of organ transplantation to extend human life. Although Washkansky lived for only 18 days post-transplant due to pneumonia caused by immunosuppressive drugs, the procedure laid the foundation for future advancements in transplant surgery. The image highlights the pioneering spirit of Dr. Barnard and the bravery of Washkansky, capturing a defining moment that changed the trajectory of modern medicine.

Black-and-white photograph of the operating room during the world’s first successful human heart transplant, performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard and his team on December 3, 1967, at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The image captures the intensity and complexity of the procedure, with surgeons and medical staff working in precise coordination. Several members of the surgical team are positioned around the patient, while others handle instruments and monitor equipment critical to the procedure. The operating room is equipped with advanced medical technology for the time, including heart-lung bypass machines and monitoring devices, which played a crucial role in keeping the patient, Louis Washkansky, alive during the transplant. The extensive preparation is evident in the array of surgical tools and sterilized equipment meticulously arranged across multiple tables. The sterile drapes, masks, and gowns underscore the high standards of hygiene and protocol necessary for such an intricate surgery. This pioneering operation required the collaborative effort of over 30 healthcare professionals, from surgeons and anesthesiologists to perfusionists and nurses. While Dr. Barnard led the team, the success of this procedure depended on the groundbreaking work of other medical researchers, such as immunologist Dr. Rodney Hewitt and those who developed organ preservation techniques. This photograph illustrates the teamwork and innovation that laid the foundation for modern organ transplantation, showcasing the immense coordination and technological advancements needed to achieve this medical milestone.

On December 3rd, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard led a surgical team in Cape Town, South Africa, to perform the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky, marking a significant advancement in medical history. 

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Happy Belated!

LPN who loves all the above checking in 👀

Thank you! I think this dahlia is a bit odd looking but it is a pretty little messy thing. Nothing like any of my other types

Thank you! I’m late, but I’m here!

Same! I like many flowers, but with dahlias it’s love

This is going on here in the US as well. We have the government trying to eliminate safe staffing mandates in my state. Scary times.

Connect please 😁

You’re so welcome!

Either way, it works and looks cool. Totally art! 😂

No! That’s dismissive of your concerns as well as she or he should be asking more questions about your fatigue….i mean you’re in a cardiologist office. That’s kinda important information

Gorgeous art!

You’re a psych nurse? It’s so interesting to me, and on a personal level, I’m a mom of a teenager with serious mental health issues. I feel even just with what I’ve learned in nursing school, I am a lot better equipped to support her. But I see it ain’t for the weak either

Pushing all my positive energy your way. I hope things improve for you

Citron Du Cap….my second year with this dahlia…not so sure I’m gonna plant it again. Doesn’t match with anything I also have in arrangements very well #dahlias #flowers 🌱 #gardening #gardensky #dahliasky