02-23-2012, 05:40 AM
#61
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- cousin John will drive me to my post op appointment today. I realized that the hernia surgery (not the gallbladder part) says I can't drive yet.
- so mild out yesterday... all the neighborhood kids played outside yesterday. Fun!
- my new sweater is so soft
- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, cell, internet, fb, music
- laptop is limping along this morning
- clean, fresh water
02-23-2012, 07:55 AM
#62
Come on Spring!
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+ my dogs who delight in the milder weather and a snow-free deck
+ bonus days of above freezing temperatures
+ the ice is off the side walk - much easier to get into the car
+ a two-hour soak in the tub yesterday with tea, bubbles and my book
+ quickly did two financial reports - one to go
+ downy and hairy woodpeckers at the suet cakes
+ more snowdrops pushing up through ice
+ the pu$$ywillow wreath on my side door
02-24-2012, 04:35 AM
#63
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- I had a good follow up with the surgeon yesterday. He said I could now drive, start to do gentle stretching/core/walking, eat different foods, and more. I am grateful.
- Alex had a fun family dinner for his birthday.
- ate some skinny cow ice cream yesterday - tasted good.
- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cellphone, music
- my car
02-24-2012, 07:45 AM
#64
Come on Spring!
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+ Beverlyjoy is healing well
+ the Fair Board meeting last night went well without me
+ did a short stint at the Mill Office and felt OK
+ my cold has definitely almost given up
+ a free day to get on top of paperwork
+ still very mild for this time of year
02-25-2012, 04:32 AM
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Thanks, Ruth.
- yesterday I ate very healthfully - always grateful for that
- DH had such a good call from Mike last night. Says things are going well.
- recovering and healing from my two surgeries. It's been over a week now. I've made good progress.
- found an answer I was looking for
- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, internet, fb, cell, music
- microwave oven... such a wonderful convenience
02-25-2012, 06:11 AM
#66
Come on Spring!
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+ a huge dump of beautiful snow has given me back my winter wonderland
+ lots of laughter at coffeetime at the diner yesterday - nobody talked about their own health or who was sick
+ took several hours to just read and relax in the afternoon
+ made lower calorie pasta carbonara for dinner
+ taking better care of myself lately as I recuperate
02-26-2012, 04:44 AM
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- yesterday I ate healthy foods - I am grateful for that. I got some Weight Watchers ice cream (raspberry ice cream dipped in dark chocolate - WOW - so good and only two grams of fat)
- fun to have Kara come over for her bday present along with her brother and sister
- I LOVE seeing pictures of friends and family on Facebook.
- family, friends, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cell phone, music
- DH got the invitations for fundraiser (silent auction/lunch/storytelling concert) printed at the copy shop. Thanks to him.
- my grabber
02-26-2012, 05:56 AM
#68
Come on Spring!
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+ I love my grabber too! Yesterday it grabbed my cell phone that had fallen under my car seat
+ finished the end of year financial reports
+ made a meatloaf - very comforting on a cold night
+ giving up procrastinating for Lent is working
+ my cold lingers but is getting better .. I tell myself
+ Jazz has taken to smiling a lot - too funny
02-27-2012, 05:53 AM
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- yesterday I ate healthy food - am grateful for that.
- my flowers from the little neighbors still look nice
- feeling some stronger every day.
- Rachel went to a play last night. Her new shoulder didn't hurt most of the time... progress
- DH really loves his job
- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, cell, internet, music
- our curbside recycling - sure does make it easy
02-27-2012, 07:06 AM
#70
Come on Spring!
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+ coffee with sf hot chocolate on a cold morning
+ got started on machine quilting "Barnyard Boogie" yesterday
+ did not watch the silly Oscars last night in favour of bed and my book
+ only two more reports to do for the government before the 29th
+ a "free" day which I'm sure I'll be able to fill!
02-28-2012, 08:14 AM
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02-28-2012, 10:45 AM
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Ruth.. enjoy your free day!
- yesterday I ate healthy foods in healthy amounts... I am grateful.
- pumped my own gas today and it was OK with my fixed hernia
- getting excited about seeing Mike, Meg and Alex
- willingness to try
- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cellphone, music
- milar helium balloons last for such a long time... very cheerful.
02-29-2012, 04:39 AM
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- yesterday I ate healthfully - am grateful for that .... & willingness to try
- I did some stretches and a little bit of core and it didn't hurt
- having enough
- correspondence done
- family, friends, YOU ALL, cell, internet, fb, music
- Dr.G.
- sharp scissors
02-29-2012, 07:38 AM
#74
Come on Spring!
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+ spoke too soon yesterday but coped well when my day fell apart
+ resolved several anomalies in reports
+ booked a birthday treat for my sister - West Side Story tickets for March 13
+ very cold but the world looks so much better frosted white
+ loving my propane fake woodstove and the thermostat
+ Disney was particularly loving and sweet last night
+ expecting antihistamines to work on the sniffles and sneezing that have re-apeared
+ hot and sour soup are on the cooking plan today
+ received the last two income slips yesterday and can finish my taxes
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