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A Tough Little Bird

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My knees are killing me today and thought I'd write this.

Just having a little fun. (smiles)

A little old lady named Judy, Works hard to accomplish her duties. She cooks and she cleans, Runs errands, makes things, For friends and for family outings. Sometimes her arthritis flares up. She can barely pick up a cup; But she's no cry baby, She's one tough old lady. A hot bath and a pill and she's up. She'll finish the job 'fore she'll stop. She loves life and she lives it a lot. She'll keep going full tilt, Until she gets kilt, Or she runs out of gas and just drops.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/18/2020 9:52:00 PM

When the going truly gets tough, And knees and hips hurt too much. Take a tip from me, Feet up and coffee, Makes the pain and strain less gruff. Belle

Judy Ball
Date: 8/25/2020 10:13:00 AM

Thanks so much Belle. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/6/2020 7:51:00 AM

Good one. There are many of those ladies out there who work to accomplish what needs to be done for their families despite their pain be it emotional, physical or mental. Good that you wrote this one for us to enjoy while you suffered through your pain. Have you tried Aspercreme with Lidocaine? Sara

Judy Ball
Date: 8/25/2020 10:17:00 AM

Thanks bunches Sara. God Bless, JB

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/27/2020 12:30:00 PM

She's tougher than she thinks. A fun read.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/27/2020 5:30:00 PM

Thanks bunches M.L. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison

Date: 6/25/2020 5:40:00 PM

no fun getting older is it with aches and pains and the garden still needing work - you sound like a very tough lady indeed rather like my mum:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball
Date: 6/27/2020 5:23:00 PM

Thanks bunches Jan. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2020 5:54:00 PM

I feel this way with my weird conditions too, Judy. All we can do is keep going. Sorry you were out of commission when Daver passed away . That was a sad day for me, for he was such a wonderful friend of ours here. fun limerick too!

Judy Ball
Date: 6/25/2020 11:27:00 AM

Thanks bunches Andrea. Yes I have missed Daver too. I think many here think I am sort of wishy washy about the site since I am on and off now and then but sometimes my health causes me to have to lay low. However you can't keep a good man or woman down. So I enjoy it while I can. God Bless my friend. JB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/24/2020 12:30:00 PM

This was fun and joy to read--a very lovely write, Judy.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/24/2020 12:53:00 PM

Thanks bunches Vijay. God Bless, JB

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/23/2020 9:06:00 PM

You do sound like a tough old lady, Judy, so glad you love life and have lived it up - hope your knees feel better soon!

Judy Ball
Date: 6/24/2020 12:50:00 PM

Thanks bunches Michelle. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/23/2020 7:51:00 PM

Ha, ha! Pure pleasure -- to read, of course. Those of us with arthritis know how crippling it can be on and off. Kudos, you tough guy!! Smiles, Gershon

Judy Ball
Date: 6/24/2020 12:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Gershon. God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/23/2020 11:23:00 AM

This one made me laugh - you have a long way to go yet my friend, perhaps we'll fly you to South Africa, to start a garden service here. stay safe, Hugs, Jennifer.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/23/2020 12:07:00 PM

Thanks bunches Jennifer. I think I'd like that. God Bless, JB

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/22/2020 5:20:00 AM

I enjoyed this one from a TLB! (Tough...)

Judy Ball
Date: 6/22/2020 1:17:00 PM

Thank so much Kim. God Bless, JB

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/22/2020 2:43:00 AM

I believe you'll touch so many, Judy, here on soup. (me anyway) with these wonderful limericks, and the reading of, will go a long way to help ease the pain.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/22/2020 1:13:00 PM

Thanks bunches Harry. God Bless, JB