Support Groups - back door friends no. 2

Hello! This is a continuation of a very supporting thread. No matter where you are you will always find this back door opened. :) ;)

I'll post more later! :wave:

Well my goodness but that time has flowen by..here we are a new thread..hope everyone finds us:lol: :wave: rosey

Using my flex points again today. I shouldn't of had rice... LOL


Donna

Oh no and I cant get to my target even. Day 3 and no flesx yet for me! Oh and going by scales at home I am down 15 pounds since July 1st. Yeah for me!
Daphne

oh man I didn't find this thread until I opened a new one so what a goof ball on my account....gee I feel like a ditz...
well I guess I will go back and try to close it down...
I am doing ok just need to hit the hay...
I can't believe we got shut down again..though it looked like she shut alot down at that time..
how did you know to open a new thread...it looked liek she shut down at 9 something( uh yeah that is AM not PM!!!) I will get with the program TOMORROW!!
Ok time for me to go to sleep and wake up more alert and smart..
hope you are all having a great weekend...
chat soon..

Well I looked and can't figure out how to close it down..so I guess it just goes away...I by all means didn't want begin TWO threads...I have a hard enough time keeping up with the one..so maybe everyone will find us here and just IGNORE me over there on my brain fart night...I really looked and didn't see any one posted a thread...man...do I feel stupid..ok enough already..

Wooohooo Sheree you posted.
I have a migrain and am fighting with the husband creature. We are now not leaving to go to see friends at the camp ground. We are staying at home and fighting. Wow I have so much excitement in my life. I stay at home all the time and raise his damn kids. He leaves toen all the time and when asked to help with his DD daughter he sleeps. Long story I will post in journal.
Daphne

Morning everyone..hows everyone doing today?? im fine..the sun is shining but theres a nip in the air and the leaves are turning yellow allready:?: plan to go to bingo later today yahooooo i luv it:lol: sheree bless you..i have lots of brain farts too:lol: as long as we find each other and stick together thats all that counts rite??im journaling again and it reallly is helping..whenyou see what you eat in black ink..it makes you think whats going in your mouth..im not totally back yet but doing better..we celebrated our anniversary yeasterday..i made a nice shrimp dinner and a vegie strir fry..we have been married 34 years now and even with all the hills and valleys we have gone thru i wouldnt want to be with anyone else:love:..hope you all had agreat weekend..will let you know if im a winner or looser..rosey:wave:

I guess i better start this message off by saying - long time no see i bet your saying .. lol . I hope ya'll remember me ? Kim ? defender4god ? Ifs only been what a few months ? I see a few i still remember on here ? where is TallTracy , Summer , Lakelog , Akrosey , dlz , and the rest ? what have ya'll bee doing for the months i have been away ? i bet alot and i know i cant catch up .. lol . But i do hope ya'll remember me ...
So how has everyone been ? i hope in good spirits . Is everyone still here ? Im sure i wasnt the only one to get gone for a while . Had to take care of some things here , and couldnt make it here to post .
Well i want take up much time here .. I just wanted to pop in to see how everyone was , and to see if ya'll still remember me ? Let me know .. <smiles> Take care and hope to hear from ya'll , and i will post again soon ..
take care and many blessings to all .
Kimbrely Defender4god .

:bravo: :bravo: :dancer: :) :D

I couldn't believe it when I saw your entry, Kimbrely!!!!! I'm so happy to see your post!

We all have been wondering how things were for you. Please fill us in on what's going on with you.

On our thread we still have me, (dlzbth also real name Donna!) Summer, Dana, and Rosey. Tracy is not here on this thread and we miss her. We also have a couple of new ones I don't think you met Sheree from Alaska and Glen from Canada (hefty1) and Daphne (dabrat) from Washington state.

Sheree, Daphne and I are on the Weight Watchers plan and all three of us have been doing pretty good. Especially Sheree who has become an official hostess at her meetings. Summer is just starting her venture with the South Beach Diet and she and Jim have just come from a very trying 6 months of chemo for Jim. I of course will let her fill you in but I'm just too excited to keep my fingers still!

Dana has had a trying couple of months as well. Found out the hard way that her oldest son has Diabetes and she has been outstanding through the trials and adjustments this has brought to their family. We have some outstanding women on this thread you will enjoy hearing all their stories!

Rosey's dh just had back surgery again and she's been a care taker as well. She is also a very strong woman.

Daphne takes care of two children of her husband's that have various needs. The daughter Megan especially. She's been doing great with her WW and we are proud of this strong woman too.

Gosh, I know I'm leaving something out but I should leave that to the individual people. Glen, didn't mean to single you out when I said strong women!

Kimbrely, I am looking forward in hearing back from you. My friend Tracy from Chesnee, SC had a forward with a defender4god addy on her list and I asked her if it was you because we have been wondering about how you were since haven't heard from you since MAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Have a great Labor Day everyone!

Donna

:wave:
hi kim: i am ww a need alot of help cooking for a single man.
:cb: :cb: are out to find the others.
:) glen

Good monrning..
great to hear from you Kimbrely....I began to post one of your last posts...you touched my heart...I hope things are on a mend for you!! How is the health?
Hey Glen..the house is coming a long well...tehy are putting the trusses up today and the well goes in too...we bought flooring for the kitchen; hard wood! We found a good price..hey thank you for putting words on my brain fart thread but don't go back there again...I don't know how to delete it so it just needs to dissapear..
We were talking about our trip back to Anchorage to get out appliances but have to wait for teh garage to be heated so they can go in there.
Well teh weather is awful here..rain rain rain and more rain...we had a beautiful day Saturday and since then has been wet...I am heading to the gym soon and tehn off to school to pull papers for teh week.
Donna you did a wonderful job of summing the past 3 months up.. for Kim! How are you doing these days? Is elena having better days in school?? Being a teacher now I understand what kids go through when they are there!!
Glen cook meals and freeze portions?? There was a lady in our WW class that said she cooks soups and freezes them in jars so they are single servings..
Rosey...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 34 years...what a blessing for you..I totally understand the ups and downs thing...as long as you strive for up then the downs do pass..
Daphne..have you ever been through counseling or anything through church? Do you go as a family? Does your hubby work long hours? Is he gone a lot? Some men just don't think they need to help out around the house..you can't change him you can change yourself and your attitude so he will be convicted to change ( over time) Things don't happen fast when change takes place.. I have not always had a great marriage. My hubby used to drink and be a pain and not do much around the house either. We had a change of faith and I got saved and we changed everything..I used to wear the pants of the family and now he is the leader of our household...I used to laugh at that idea thinking he can't run everything he wouldn't be able to do it...well low and behold he does a better job than I do.. We had these scriptures yesterday in church..
Eph 5:21-33
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of god. 22 Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as the Lord the church; 30 For we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let everyone of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husand.
It may be hard to understand but in verse 25 it says that Dh should love their wives as the Christ loved the church (all people) gave himself for it..(cruxified) VS 26 says read his Word to sanctify.
Summer where are you??
kris are you out of town again..?
When does Dana come back?
Well better get going..
Have a great day!

I am back now. I came back about 9:30 this morning but I am still in the middle of the LOADS of laundry and no one is helping at all. They go back to school tomorrow and if there isn't cover to sleep with tonight or a towel to dry off with then that's their problem. I'm only 1 person. Not to mention I did have to cook dinner. Daphne i feel like we are definately related in a past life. :lol: Our DH's are so much alike. I could only imagine what mine would be like if our kids were only his. I feel like a single parent and we share kids. I think if those kids were your birth children, things wouldn't be any different. Don't get me wrong, I totally understand you and feel for what you go through each day but just wanted you to know, I'm in the same boat at times.

Kim I am so exstatic to hear from you and like the others, how are YOU doing? We've been SO worried about you and had no idea what may have happened. Please let us know girl.

Sherry have you always been a teacher? Maybe one in the past? Your house is going to be beautiful. How many rooms are you having? Does alaska have running city water or do yall only have wells? I guess if yall have enough rain throughout the year then a well will work. My grandparents used to have one (although probably all the elder family members did) but I remember this one in particular. My grandfather used to say that no water was as good as that well water and he'd give us a taste from a dipper. It was special times like that I treasure cause he's been gone 13 years now.

Donna my SIL's son is having a ball at Bryson this year. Normally he gets in trouble about everything but this year (so far) he's really behaving himself and enjoying it. He's so used to that christian school he went to and to be able to wear shorts this year really stumped him. He actually thought his mama forgot his uniform that first morning. I bought some wrapping paper from him saturday from that find raiser book. Our kids haven't done a fund raiser like that in several years but they are going to this year. I think they get it the end of this week.

We pretty much enjoyed the trip. Did have rain or storms every day but not the entire days. On friday night a bear drug a chair about 10 yards away and got into the trash bag that was sitting in it. The only thing he left behind was drink cans. He took/ate the entire paper plates and all traces of food. The only thing separating him and me that night was a piece of canvas wall on our camper and about 12 inches. I heard it when it happened and thought that DH left the bag hung on a tree and maybe a squirrel knocked it over but there was 3 bears sighted that night and our neighbors saw it on our site. We traced the bear tracks and they were as big as my hands nearly.

I have been bothered by this knot on my stomach for a week now. It's egg shaped and pretty deep under the skin. It's like a boil I guess but I think you would call it a cyst. i had one in the same place 2 years ago and laken kicked me somehow and caused it to rupture. It didn't feel very well and this one can get stiff and hurt pretty bad too.

Hi to summer, rosey and kris and glen. I hope I didn't forget but I'm just so busy here now and it's already 4:30. Hope you all had a fab. monday/labor day.

Glen, first of all I want to apologize for not including you on the WW group. But, you may have not noticed any way! LOL If you did I'm sorry. :sorry:

Daphne, I am concerned about you. I hope you are doing ok. It's unusual not to hear from you or Summer.

Summer... I'm sending the guys!!! :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: Did you ever get your hw working again?

Dana, welcome home! Elena was doing better by the end of the week in school. I just am concerned that her attention is still not where it should be. Glad you had a safe trip and man, that was scary about that bear!!!! Had you experienced that before? I can totally relate to you about having to do everything. It seems to me if my Jim does one thing around the house that excuses him from all other things. Anyway I have to admit am not the most organized person and if I could just set the example maybe the rest will follow.

Rosey, congratulations on your anniversary! How is he feeling lately? Good job on journaling now. I find that helps in more than just the diet area of my life.

Sheree, thanks for asking about Elena. She's doing some better but I have the feeling that third grade is going to be very tough. How is your daughter doing? Any better?

Well, friends I am going to the gym tomorrow morning. YES, you heard me right. I need to get back on track with exercise because it will only help me. :strong: My sister from Kansas City called tonight and we talked a long time. We are getting excited about our up-coming trip to Atlanta to see Beth Moore. We bought the tickets a year ago. It sold out quickly.

I am typing this to try and talk myself out of eating. I've met my target points today and do not want to use any flex points. I'm hoping this Wednesday weigh in is another good one.

Need to go before I lose this post. Talk to you all tomorrow.

hey guys, I am back. Will email more later

Kris, you woke me up this morning...

I forgot to mention that KRIS IS A WEIGHT WATCHER TOO!

AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(

Don't worry Donna-

On a nice front to good weight related things happened tjis weekend. I got in the scale fully clothed with tennis shoes on after lunch and I weighed 3 pounds less than I did last time I was on the scale, and the last time was when I was naked! :)

Also, I sat on DH lap after asking him if he thought that I'd lost anything and he said, "Lift your feet up" I told him I was and he said, "Then you definitely are loosing. I can really tell since you are sitting here. Now get up, your tailbone is driving into my thigh! Wahoo!!!

Hope all are doing better.

Kris

:bravo: Congratulations Kris!!!

Isn't that a wonderful feeling? I went to my gym today. First time since May and my exercise clothes did not feel very comfortable on me. Very tight like I was even heavier. Well, I know that I'm not down to where I should be but that was a discouraging feeling. However, after I came home and got out of my sweaty clothes I stepped on the scales I was pleasantly surprised! I will not reveal what it said till tomorrow morning when I'm supposed to officially weigh in. ;) :p If I play my cards right... it should be even better tomorrow! :lol: :smug:

Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday. Hey, Daphne tomorrow is your big day isn't it? The kids go off to school! :dancer: :lol:

:write: :callme:

Donna

P.S. Kris, I am so happy you understand I have many brain farts too! LOL

Morning everyone..the sun is out today..and am going to town to run errands..congratulations to all the loosers way to go girls..you are inspiring me to do better..:cp: hope everyone had a great weekend..ours was real quiet..the grandkids start school today..and the grd who lives here starts kindergarden on wed and boy is she excited..my mil said to me when my girls were little that once they start school the years just seem to fly by and here i am a gramma:lol: its all too true..will check in later yall have agreat day rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone... WOW A new thread.. I almost made the same mistake that Sheree did and start one..untill I saw Donna's name and said here is everyone...It was a long weekend.. Jim didnt feel to good..I guess it was the last treatment and he was bloated and nausia more than usual..but happier days are ahead..We are counting down the days to MB..cant wait..reservations are made and we are really excited about it..Cant wait to see Mr. Ocean

Kim WELCOME BACK.. I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU....I hope that you are better.. Sounds like you have been really busy since we all last heard from you..I hope that you are better..I appreciate Donna suming up what has been going on for everyone..She did a great job in telling you..We all have had our share of bad things and trying times since you have been gone.. I am praying everyday that we all have better times ahead and that the bad is gone.. Again I am so glad to know that you are alright and back with us..:wave:

Donna.. First of all you are not nuts or what ever you said..You have been going through a rough period and I know that we all can relate to them...I am so glad you are going to the gym and getting back to a place where you sound happy..I know that you will do great losing... I apprecaite all your kindness and caring too durring my rough times.....again Thank you so much for your kindness and caring for Jim too......Hopefully we all can now have some good times ahead..I bet that you will be alot lighter when step on those scales for weigh in tomorrow with another loss..You Go YAYAYAYA Girlfriend... I am so glad to hear that Elena seems to like her school now..I knew that she would ajust she is no different than any other child with a new school it takes time but they ajust..
I love to hear that upbeat sound in your posts now..Its really great to read I am so glad you feel better..Its wonderful.. I just have been busy with different stuff around here..Yes I got the hot water back on..I get so sick of that happening around here..but nothing I can do about that when it happens..
Have a great losing week :wave:

Rosey.. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 34 WEDDING ANIVERSARY..I know that you have been upset about your dieting.. I know that you will get it together......Remember I am with you and I have your hand..We are doing this together..ALL of US....it will happen and it sounds like you are on your way with your journaling again..Whatever works for you..You are so right..Its very hard being a care giver..but you have done it..and you have been a wonderful at it and a wonderful YAYAYAYA friend durring all of it..I thank-you for that Rosey and Thank you so much again for all your kindness and caring for Jim and me...Have a great losing week :wave:

Dana.. I am so happy that you are back and that the bear didnt get too hungry..:lol: WOW Thats a story.. I have heard of them doing that but never to someone I know..I am so glad you didnt get up to see what was out there..Yes its always alot of things to do when you get back from a trip Laundry and the like..Never ending for a woman..I always say.. Dana.. I wanted you to know that the wonderful card you sent and all your sweet thoughts and Kindness were greatly appreciated by Jim and me..He really like the part that was for him..He said to tell you Thank-you so much again....and that you are truly a wonderful lady..and friend.. We are both very blessed to have you in our lives..I hope that you get that knot looked at real soon..You need to get it checked out....ASAP..Our Doctor told us once that some people can be cyst-proned..Its something in the blood that causes them to keep coming back and not always in the same place.. I hope that you feel better soon...and please get that checked out..
I hope that you can get some rest from your little trip and do something for you real soon..Dana..Are you gonna do WW also?? Have a great losing week :wave:

Sheree..Sounds like you are so busy with teaching and the house..so much to do...The Brain Fart was too funny..Never heard that one before...Dont feel bad about starting a new thread..I almost did the same..:lol:..I hope that the rain stops real soon..The house sounds so nice and I really liked seeing the house in progress..I know that you must be excited picking out aplliances thats the best part..right..:lol:..Thank-you so much again for all your kindness and caring for Jim and me
Have a great losing week :wave:

Kris..Way to go ont he weight loss..To feel lighter is always a wonderful feeling and I cant wait untill I can say the same..You are doing so good..Way To Go......Thank-you so much again for all your kindess and caring for Jim and me...Have a great losing week :wave:

Daphne.. I am so sorry to hear that you and you DH are going through some rough times right now.. Men somehow have bad memory at times for all us women do for them...I am sorry that you didnt get to go to the campgrounds..so this week..please do something special just for you...Ok :yes:
I sure hope that things get better for you real soon.. I have your hand and Vent away that always helps.Thank-you so much again for all your kindness and caring for Jim and me..
I am sure that you will be a loser this week..Have a great Losing week :wave:

Glen.. I am sorry that you are having a rough time right now.. Again thank you for all your kindness about Jim and me... I agree with Sheree about freezing things can help..Make big batches of food and freeze them then you would not fell like you are wasting food..I know that things will get back onto track for you soon.. Have a great losing week :wave:

I am getting ready to go see our Doctor so he can check Jim's hole out and it will hopefully close real soon now.. seeing how he will have no more Chemo Thank God.. After that we are going to the store for grocerys and get "OUR" diets off to a good start..
We walked yesterday and will be today before we go shopping.. Its :rain: so we will do it at the mini mall..We both want to start out with positve attitudes and do things right on our new journey.

I just wanted to let you all know how much your friendships have meant to me and how much :strong: you all have given me .. I really dont think that I could be doing this with out all of you..and for that I am very blessed..:angel:..
I hope that all of you have a wonderful week and reach all your goals....I will be trying hard to do the same..
God Bless you and yours..and have a wonderful week :wave:

YAYAYAYAYAYA to us all :lol:

:dancer: :bubbles: :sumo: :sunny::encore::gossip: :cp: :cb:

Good morning! :wave:

Summer, I'm sorry Jim had a rough weekend. I hope the visit with the PC doctor went well yesterday. I have to say that your words of gratitude was very sweet but many times I didn't feel like I was doing enough for you. However, I know that just having someone to talk to and who really listens is sometimes the best support one can have. Much love to you! :love: :grouphug:

Rosey, I hope your grandbaby who starts kindergarten today has a wonderful first day! Also hope that your other grandkids are having a good first week of school. ;) How is Steve feeling? How are YOU feeling?

Kris, Daphne, Sheree and Glen my fellow WW partners, My 6th weigh in was today. I lost 2.5 pounds! Makes a total of 14.5 total loss. However when I posted my weight I got cautioned that it isn't healthy to lose more than two pounds a week. That I should be using more of my flex points! :?: I have to tell you over the weekend I couldn't help but use them! :dizzy:

Well, I'm off to my Pilates class. It's my birthday today too and I need to make this year start off the right way! Talk to you all later!

Donna

:queen: Happy Birthday to you....:hb: Happy Birthday to you....:hat: Happy Birthday Dear Donna.......:gift: Happy Birthday to you!.......:) And Many More.....

Sorry my singing is so bad, my voice isn't warmed up yet this morning! :lol:

Yea on the 2.5 lbs Donna! I am so happy for you! :) Just ignore what the computer told you. If you loose 2.5 again, then we'll worry. But today is your birthday :) What a nice birthday present, to be 2.5 lbs. less of you! :) yahoo!

Have a great day!

Love,
Kris

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Just a quick post to Donna. Happy Birthday and congrats on that loss. I had mailed you a card yesterday and overheard the postoffice here say that all mail went into greenville and then distributed so rather than the over night turn around, it may be tomorrow before you see it. At any rate, hope you have an enjoyable day. Nothing but chaos and mess going on here. I'll fill in later maybe.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA..:hb: :hat: :gift: :queen: :cheers: :balloons: and congrats on your weight loss wtg..hope you have a great day..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone... I just came in here to say..

Donna....:hb: :hb: :hb: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOO YOU..MY DEAR YAYAYAYA SIS....I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY...
Enjoy your class and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS....:bravo:.........WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND....YOU ARE DOING IT..

:gift: :hat: :dancer: :balloons: :cheers: :cb: :cb: :cb:

:hb: :hb:........:love: Much Love To You Donna on your
Special Day....
I hope you have BIG PLANS for tonight...:queen:
Have Fun......

I will check back in here later this evening..Got to run and get some errands done.. The Doctor said Jim was doing good and for him to try to build himself back up in every way....now that Chemo was over.
Also...it looks like I will be joining the WW ladies and Glen on my Weight Loss Journey..The Doctor said he would prefer us to do WW cause it is a much better diet than any of the others out there..So we said OK....
The SBD was ok he said but Jim needs everything from all food groups and SBD is to limited on some things.. So thats where we are...I am just glad to be on my way..to a new me and a better me..and Jim said he is glad too...
Now the next big thing is to pray that Jim's CT Scan comes out clean..then I will be really :dancer: in the Streets..
Thank-You to all of you in here for you very kind support and caring for Jim and me....Its been appreciated more than I can say...More Later..Have a great Day..
:love: To All...

Just a quick post then I'm off to dinner with family for my birthday. Thanks for all my b-day wishes. I sure do feel loved! :love: :)

Dana, I received your card today. Thank you!!!! So, the card got here on my birthday. I appreciated Daphne's card too!! Speaking of Daphne, where are you? How are you?? :callme: :write:

Summer, glad to hear that Jim's on the mends! And THANK YOU for the birthday wishes too!

Rosey and Kris thanks too! How are you both doing today?

I enjoyed my Pilates class. I am already sore though. LOL :strong:
:headache:

I'll check in later. Hope all is well and having a good day! :sunny: :encore: :bubbles: :high: :goodvibes :flow1:

I am here just was glad to get the kids off to school today. I went shopping and didn't have to bring a kid,,,, that was so nice. I can also go to my meetings each week now with no problem finding a babysitter.
Happy Birthday Donna!I am glad to see that you are posting. I was busy with Jason and the kids this weekend. We did end up going to the beach for the day and got home very late. Monday we slept until around 10:30. We went food shopping and did some errands too.
Hope that all of you are doing fine this week I have WI tomorrow and hope that I am down some. Donna I love looking at your ww losing chart. It is so wonderful to see how well you are doing. I will post wehn I get home tomorrow.
Daphne

I just can't believe that NO ONE has posted today! It's 4:23 here in SC and we were threatened to have a horrific storm but it's passed us by now. :dancer:

I had a nice birthday yesterday. Thank you EVERYONE for your :hb: wishes. I was still being celebrated at lunch time today when a friend of mine took me out to a Japanese steak house. She made me a votive candle holder of a leaf and gave me a box of votive candles to go along with it. At the restaurant last night since I insisted no cake Jim had a bouquet of flowers delivered to the restaurant for me. That was my birthday cake! :lol: ;) I thought that was very considerate of him and I appreciated him following my wishes. :) One of my sisters gave me a certificate for a pedicure! I've never had one of those before. My other sister gave me a nice gown from Victoria's Secret! ;) My sister who lives in KC and my Dad gave me money. :lucky: Elena and Jim gave me a smoothie maker. I did ask for that. :)

Well, anyway. I think I made good food choices all three times I ate out. I also went back to the gym this morning. That's three days in a row! LOL :strong:

I'm hoping some one else will check in and I'll look later.

Donna

Hey guys! Hope you all have a great weekend. Check back in on Sunday.

Kris

Hello Everyone.. I am "checking in" as Donna said.. I have had alot of Pooter probs yesterday and today..I am so tired of not really knowing the best thing to do..I called a friends Granson at college to get him to help me on the phone and things seem better..so I will wait and see..In between all the calls and trying to get things straight I have been doing the usual laundry and cleaning...A womans never ending job :lol: :lol:

Donna..YOU GO GIRL..YOU ROCK..:cp: :cp:... FLOWERS INSTEAD OF A CAKE..WOWOWWOWOWOWOWOWOW..What will power..Can you please send some of that my way..:lol: :lol:..really send some no joke I could use alot of it...Your Birthday gifts sound great.. You will love your pedicure..trust me..they are heaven..I cant wait untill you use and tell us how you loved it..:queen:
The smoothie maker will get alot of use..They are really nice. A great gift... I have a friend that just got one too and she loves hers..Yes Jim was a real sweetie to have flowers delivered to you at the resturant..What a real loving thing for him to do....I think that was so thoughtful...We are really blessed with great Husbands...
I am sure that you had a great time at lunch with your friend..I just wish I could have been there to have lunch with you...
I really enjoyed our IM today..Sorry that I had to go.but I had to take the call from the boy that helped me on the pooter..so for now I hope it runs good...I am glad that the storms got away from you.it rained here tonight..It has :rain: every night this week and also we had some bad storms the past Monday..Crazy weather all over..:shrug:
I am like you in wondering where everyone is today..:shrug:
I hope that everyone is alright...Have a great evening to ALL..:wave:

Kris..Didnt know you were leaving..Have a great weekend tooo :wave:

Rosey..Dana..Daphne..Sheree...Glen..Hope all is well with all of you..The :cb: :cb: :cb: are on the Hunt....:mag: :mag:

Hello....I cant believe it......I am in shock... I am here again and NO ONE has POSTED...Where did you all go?????
Its awful lonely in here..so its time to send out.....

:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:........I hope they find all of you..

I will check later to see if they had any luck...

:mag: :mag:....:gossip: :gossip:

:flow2: :flow1: :write: :wave::wave:

I don't know, Summer! Was it something I said??? :shrug: :?:

I've been busy today since dh is home on Fridays I don't have the computer as much! LOL

I saw Daphne online on AOL earlier and tried to IM her but no response. I even saw Defender4God online last night and nothing was posted yet. I know Kris is away but where is Rosey? Dana? Daphne? Glen? Sheree?? OH MY I feel so ALONE! :lol: :stress:

Oh my gosh ladies i am so sorry..no one has said or done anything:lol: ..i have been in such a funk didnt want to bring any one down so have not posted..its the never ending stress around here and i long for it to be over..dh sees the dr again on monday and then we will know something more concrete..i dont deal well with change and my stress level is on overdrive:?: ..am so thankful for all of you ..so never think youve done something wrong...its just me and now im going to go out on my deck in the sun and remind myself how truly blessed i am..and maybe will feel better..check in later rosey:wave:

Hello..I'm BACK...:lol:...I am so happy to see you both..Donna and Rosey..but where are all of the rest of the YAYAYAYA group???
Yes thats right..Kris is gone untill Monday..I remember that now tha Donna said that..but where is Dana... Daphne... Sheree...Glen..???? I guess the guys have to stay out there untill they find them :cb: :cb: :cb:
I wish that Defender ( Kim ) would post again and let us all know how she is...and whats been going on with her.

I would have been in here earlier but I had to contact Lexmark and get them to help getting my printer working again..It was a ordeal to do that..I wont bore you all with details but it took forever and several calls and staying on the phone it seemed for hours..Install and un-install..Then I asked for a person that I could understand and I am sure you all get what I mean.. I am sorry but if I cant understand them or them with me what good is it..It wastes my times and thiers..so finally after many calls I got someone that I could understand and I just now got it working..Thank the Good Lord...I am beat...and brain dead..:lol:
I used my Nathens Grill tonight and had some Louis Rich Hot dogs..well turkey dog..they were delish..I have chicken in the fridge marinating for tomorrow...I love this grill..it fits on the 2 burners on the stove..It is 2 sided..one side for grilling the other is a griddle for pancakes and the like..Only 19.99 on TV ...

Donna.. So hubby is on the pooter..Jim only gets on here if I am cooking or cleaning..He loves to play Spider solitare..:lol:...I hope that you day was good..I am sure its was nothing you said and anyway know that you are kidden :lol:..I hope that nothing is wrong with anyone of them..I hope that they all post soon..It seems like to me Dana has been gone awhile..I hope that she and her family is alright..I am not to concerned about Sheree cause I know she is very busy with teaching and the house being built and that is alot going on..not to say I dont care cause I do..If Daphne was on line earlier than she is very busy I guess and then there is Glen..I guess he is busy too..Everybody is doing thier own thing and we are the worry worts I guess :lol:..:wave:

Rosey..I am so sorry that you are sooooo stressed..I wish I Lived closer I would take you out to lunch and we could have some laughs and make things a little better for you..I now its hard and I know you are worried about Steve and the reports..I am on a little egde too..Jim has to have that TScan this coming Wed..so I am holding my breath that he is cancer free.. I know that its so hard during these stressful times..I have your hand my Dear Sweet friend..Hang in There sweetie..It will get better...:wave:

Please post soon..to ALL of you..they are :cb: :cb: :cb:
:mag: :mag:

:wave: they found me . off to the scales today
:) glen

I hadn't realized it had been 3 days since I'd posted until donna emailed me to see what's going on. I do have all 3 kids going through different things from severe headaches to diarrhea to upper respiratory virus and brett's sugars are running too high and don't know if it's the sickness or that his insulin may have been lowered too much at this point. DH works somewhere all the time so I feel so stressed from figuring out if everyone had all their meds. and had them on time.

Yesterday while attempting to post, a rat ran across my foot and scared the snot out of me and after cornering him and setting up traps, he somehow escaped right before our eyes. He was a baby but that's totally beside the point. There's nothing I'm scared of more. Mama read in the paper yesterday that rats are afraid of peppermint leaves and won't go anywhere near them. Does anyone know where to find them?

Daphne posted on our other thread and has a lot of stuff going on as well with getting megan back into school. She's suppose to have surgery (megan) I believe on the 15th and besides that, she has 3 appt's in one day prior to that so she hasn't had a lot of posting time either. I'm sure she will catch you up when she gets a chance.

I wish we could hear from kimbrely again too. I'm really concerned about her and pray that she will be healed. I wish we knew where she stands. Kim if you read this we are worried about you and care about you.

Summer I hope you hear nothing but good news from jim's scan this coming week. I'm still praying for the both of you. So when is that MB trip scheduled. It's nothing but rain down there this weekend. We are getting the wind and coolness right now from that tropical storm Henry that's hitting florida and I think that's where all the rain down south is coming from.

Rosey I hope you guys get more good news on monday so you're DH can return to work sometime before the holidays get here. My DH has a lady friend he works with that wants me to make her some birthday cards. I have sold some cards on ebay and I have some cross stitching books on there now that I never even looked at. I don't quilt and sew. Maybe in my older years. :lol:

Donna thanks for hunting me down. I'm not sensitive enough to let anything you all say get to me. I always find the humor in it and if I ask for advice, I'm opened for the negs. as well as the positives.

Well hi to everyone else but DH is working on grasses this morning and has to work this evening and i have some fresh beans and okra to cook in between times. Hope you all have a restful weekend.

Morning everyone.. as usual you all make me feel so much better..i just have to focus on the positive and try not to worry about the future..i do know that the dh is not going back to work any time soon if at all..his dr has said that he cant be doing the heavy physical things that his job requires anymore..so his dr wants to declare him disabled:?: ..we shall see what happens..thank goodness we purchased long term disability ins..so we will have an income if he doesnt go back to work..the most impt thing is that he gets better..but im a classic worrier and the not knowing is driving my stress level crazy:lol: you all sound so busy..dana way to go on your card sales..it takes time but when you have one satisfied customer it leads to more..by the way your sugar levels do change some when you are sick so that mite be whats going on with brett..hope you all are feeling better soon.. and a rat:fr: id be jumping up on a chair:lol: ..daphnee hello dana says your really busy too..summer..hope you get your puter working.. when i have troubles my daughter comes and fixes it for me..i know nothing about them just how to do the few things that i use it for..hugs for jim and hope he feels better everyday..how is your friend bert doing??congrats on the good food choices..ive been careful too..glen glad the guys found you hope you show aloss..donna.. whats on your adgenda this weekend..am so proud of you for sticking to the ww and also the no cake on your b-day and going to the gym:cp: ..your determination is catchy..hows elanas school going??..My gd haileys first day went really well.. but the 2nd day she cried and the dd had to stay with her awhile till she calmed down..growing ups not easy..the other grandkids will be here next wed.. they are going to stay here with the dh and me for 5 days while their parent s go out to our cabin to moose hunt.. should liven things up a bit around here..havent seen them since may as they were in minn this summer..am looking forward to that..the dh is really sad that he cant hunt this yr.. he lives for that all yr long..i ahve been getting ready for every one to get here the house really needed a blessing..and i ahve been tackling cubboards and closets..is the kimberely yall are talking baout the one that was so sick..im having a senior moment:lol: so need to be reminded who and whats the story..hello to kris and hope your world is turning well..sheree..hows the teaching going??and the house?? hugs for you as you sound soooooo busy..well its a pretty day out the dh is still sleeping he had a ruff nite:?: theres a hint of fall in the air.. and the leaves are starting to change..this is my favorite time of yr i call it sweatshirt weather..hope you all havea great weekend will check in on you all later rosey :wave:

Yes Rosey that's the same Kim we're referring to.

I had a good cry today as I read something that came in the mail. Brett's lab work came back and his cholesterols were good and no sign of kidney disease but he was officially diagnosed as type 1 diabetes (juvenile). I was shocked because the dr. was so sure it was type 2. That's why they had lowered his insulin again 2 weeks ago with hopes of dropping it and increasing his oral meds. Now the instructions are to stop the pills cause they can't work and to stick with insulin rest of his life. He really didn't seem to care one way or the other but this type is the more serious one so that's worried me a bit. Well at any rate, I want to go stamp some more cards to get my mind off of it but thought i would let yall know.

Oh Dana I am so so sorry about Brett. I was so hoping for better news. Hugs to you and him.
Just have a few minutes to post here DH is on way home woohoo. Damn Aunt Flo today too! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
OK I went to my WI but not the meeting. I am down 3.6 this week!!! A waaahoo to me. OK I have felt like crap all week and havn't ate. Yesterday was a package of sesame crackers 220 calories there and 2 Wasa crackers with lo fat cream cheese on them. I have decided that it is easier to not eat. I KNOW!!! I will beatting better I promiss. I ust have not wanted to eat. Just think 3.4 pounds and Aunt Flo just started? I just had it a couple weeks ago so it is a concern to me right now. I am just a bit spotty so maybe it is something else.
I tok measurments today and I am down 2" in the chest waist and hips. Go me Go me go go go me!!
I will try an post latr but have a Church dinner tonight and CHurch tomorrow and a lunch there too.
Chow! Daphne

{{{Dana}}} I'm so sorry that the news was not what you had hoped for. What a disappointment but thank the good Lord that it was found out when it was because worse things could of happened. I know that is not here nor there but anyway. :( I'm truly sorry. :grouphug:

Daphne, WTG on your loss this week! You are doing so good but I am concerned that you are not eating. It's probably stress which is playing with your cycle. You have been under major big time stress. I'm glad you and Dana both have posted today and I sent you a where are you email too. Did you get it?

Rosey, Gosh I'm sorry that Steve is going to be not able to work because of his back. Thank the good Lord that you did have that long term disability. I just hope it is better than Jim's short term was. Anyway, maybe soon things will straighten out and you will get into a routine where you and he can do your own thing and not get into each other's way. He may could pick up another job which doesn't require lifting. I feel for you sooooo much! Elena seems to be doing better with school. However if she is anything like she's been at home today I think the teacher should of let me know that she is about to drive her crazy! LOL :dizzy:

Summer, It was so nice talking to you last night. I always enjoy talking to my buddies. I'm like you, would love to hear more from Kim soon to know what's going on with her. I saw her name on my buddy list on AOL the day before like I said.

Glen glad the :cb: found you. How did your weigh in go?

Sheree, post when you can. We love to know how things are going.

My dh bought a new vehicle today. The Explorer was acting up again and Jim took it to the mechanic who said it will need another 1,000 to fix it. Well, instead of putting more money in it he went out and traded it in for a 2001 Oldsmobile Bravado. It's a nice looking/riding car and I hope it gives us good service. It was his decision and I stayed out of it so if it isn't like he hoped. It isn't my fault! :D ;)

I'm going to send a picture of the vehicle to my sil now. I'll talk to you guys later. I'm so so so glad you all are back but sorry for the sorrows of all. I hope Kris is having a good weekend and please keep me in your prayers for tomorrow being it's my first sunday teaching Elena's sunday school class and I'm VERY nervous!

TTFN!

:wave: i lost 4.5 :dance:. i hope every is well and loses
ttfn glen

Hello Everyone...Its some crazy weather here today..first thing this am it was sunny and cool great weather..later in the day it got hotter and now we have the Air on cause its humid again and looks like it will storm any minute..Wild weather..I guess its because of Hurricane Henri...I have been busy..went and got a hair cut..I needed it but my hairdressser is leaving for vacation and wont be back for a month..gee..I wish I could go for a month
She saves all year to have a month in Barbados..I would love to go there..So Its been a wild weather day.. By the time she gets back I will look like a wild woman..:lol:

{{{{{{Dana}}}}}} I am with Donna in saying how sorry I am about Brett's test results...as I know that you were hoping for him to have a better report about his diabeties..It really a good thing that they caught it early so he can have the treatments he needs..So many people have that and live normal lives everyday..Look at our Rosey and soooo many others..
He has done so well ajusting to this I am sure he will do fine..its just hard as a Mom hearing this news but I know that he will be fine cause he has you to guide him.. I hope that the other children get well real soon from all the sickness they have... am sure thats been stressful for you too.. as I know you need all the hugs we can give{{{{{{{{{Dana}}}}}}}}}}}..
:grouphug: :grouphug: Hang In there sweetie..it will get better..
Yes Im sure that you are getting storms from Henri..I hope it stops soon for you...Our weather has been crazy tooo...
I was about to send the hunters out and email or do something to find you....then..Donna told me last night that she had emailed you so..I waited to hear...and here you are..Hurayyyyyyy
I hope that things get better real soon for you sweetie..Your card buisness is taking off and thats great..I bet you will get alot more bites on Ebay real soon..You should take them in schools and see if the staff or teachers would like to buy some..and bus drivers too..Just a thought...Is there any little Mom and Pop stores near you..Maybe they would let you put up a small display..???
I think you cards will sell out before you know it...
Thank-you for all your prayers for us Dana..I appreciate it so much..I hope to be leaving for MB on the 20th (Saturday) of this Month..I cant wait and Jim is real excited also..
I agree with you..I wish that Kim would let us all know whats going on with her..I am still praying for her and I hope that she is better..I would just like to know that..it would be great to hear..
Have a great evening..watch the race..kick-back and try to relax as you need some rest and some "YOU" time..:wave:

Daphne..WAY TO GO ON 3 .6 LOSS..YOU ARE AWSOME..YOU GO GIRLFRIEND...:cp: :cp:.:bravo:.Sorry to hear about "Old Aunt Flo".I am so glad that Aunt Flo does not see me anymore but her replacement I could do with out..The "Big M "..Yuck......thats anther story and you dont need to hear about that now...Sometimes stress will do that spotting thing and you have had your share of stress and then some of that lately...Hang in there sweetie..its gets better...:sunny:
If you feel like not eating thats ok too..but just make sure you eat something....or you could get sick...Be good to you..:wave:

Glen..WAY TO GO ON THE 4.5 LOSS.:bravo: :cp:..I knew that you could do it...I am sure that you are :dancer: right now..and I dont blame you.I would be tooo....Have a great evening :wave:

Donna..I enjoyed talking to you as well.. I am sure that your Sunday school class will love you as a teacher...I know that you will do great..Elena will be your little helper..she will Love that..
Your new Olds Bravado sounds really cool..I would love to see a picture of it..I know what you mean about letting them ( Guys ) get the car...Jim got this one..but so far its been a great Exployer..He is thinking about a bigger one like a GMC Denilai..or a Chevy Tahoe. I dont say a word ...
They are bigger..I just want No More Payments but that will never happen...So I dont say anything....if that makes him happy..
Yes I agree with you about Kim..I cant underdstand whats going on..I sure hope she is alright and she lets us know that real soon..
Have a great evening.:wave:

Rosey..I am sooo sorry to hear that Steve is possibly not going back to work because of his back...Thank-God for your long term disability Insurance..I know thats a relief..Its so hard to know what to do at this point..All you can do is take it one day at a time sweetie..thats what we all do..I am praying that Jim can go back and still do his job..I am not sure cause he seems to have a hard time concentrating on things sometimes and I asked the doctor and he said...its a possible side effect from Chemo..so I know how worried things can get.and I am a woor wort just like you.... I am still here and I have your hand..:grouphug:..I am sure when you Grand-Babies come you will be in heaven as you love them so much and enjoy them too.and they Love you too..
I am happy for you that they are coming...Maybe with them there..they will keep DH busy and he wont miss the Moose hunt as bad..I hope that you win $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ at Bingo Sunday...the best of :lucky: to you Rosey...Can you send your daughter to help me with this crazy pooter..:lol:.It drives me nuts trying to get it fixed..I hope its fixed for awhile...or I will need fixing :lol:..Have a great evening :wave:

happy sunday to all. :grouphug: to brett. what kind cards do you make?
summer: where is mb? win the lottery :lol: and you can go any place
rosey how is dh?
the :cb:'s are out for all the missing persons. ttfn. :) glen

Morning everyone..its sunny out but theres a nip in the air and the trees are changing color..we had a better nite..dh only got up once..we will know more tomorrow..after the drs apt..he still having alot of pain..but this is only his 5th week post op and they said it takes time..sometimes up to a year:?: the grandkids are not coming this week:?: im disappointed but understand.. the sil got a moose this past weekend so no need to hunt down here now..they will come for a weekend later this month..and now i have a clean house:lol: wonder how long it will stay that way..the other dd and grandd and sil came to visit last.. i made a huge pan of lassgna and had salad..ended up sending over 1/2 home with them..dana.. am sorry the news about brett was not what you would have liked..now you know tho and can deal with what comes.. seems to me you have a good handle on it tho and brett is doing well..am glad your cards are selling.. i am over half done on my order..and the card packets i made for the gift store have all sold..do you have any gift stores or flower shops that might be interested in yours??also check out the fall bazzarrs i sold alot of my stuff at them and the table only cost me 10$ a day..donna.. a new car.. do you like it..we havea chevy blazer and an old 12 yr hi milage beater subaru sw..hope your ss class went well..ill bet elana was proud of her mom..daphnee.. way to go..3.6 #:cp: thats awsome.. glen .. thankyou for asking about my steve..hes getting better slowly.. will know more after tomorrow..way to go on your loss too:cp: keep it going.. by the way the cards we are talking about are homemade greeting cards to sell made from pretty papers.. and stamps and ink and other trinkets.. i make them and danas doing them to theyre awsome..well its bingo day and i am going..so will let you all know if im a winner or a looser.. hope everyone has a great sunday doing what they love with who they love..rosey :wave:

Hello.....Well its a beautiful Sunday..It was so nice earlier not as hot as now...I had to turn on the air again but I am sure it will cool off this evening..They are having the aniversary of our development here today..30 years ago these places where built and built well..but now..the pipes and what not are old so thats why there are so many leaks and they are replaceing pipes as it becomes necessary...Its very costly so its better to do it this way.It well be catered and we were gonna play but Jim is not up to it and I really dont feel like it..We will go up and say hi to everyone and see how they are..I have missed talking to people this year..but next year is our year...I hope...

Rosey..I am sorry that your grand-babies wont be down..I know that you are disappointed..I am sorry that Steve had a bad night. I am sure it takes alot of time for all this to work and it must be so hard to be patient when you are in pain..Please tell him to hang in there and we all are praying for his recovery...and that you get good news about him from the Doctors vist tomorrow. :crossed:
I am glad you are able to work on your beautiful cards..I am sure you will get lots more orders from the store..I bet they sell like "hotcakes"...Doesn't feel good to set back and see your nice clean house for about a minute..well it seems that way to me..It doesn't stay clean long for me..right..:lol:.:lol:..Never ending job..
Again Good :lucky: on bingo tonight.Have fun and I hope you win $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Have a great evening :wave:

Glen..MB stands for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina..My Favoirte place in the whole wide world..I :love: it there..Can you tell?? :lol:
If I won the lottery I would buy so much land down there.I would turn it into a animal refuge......for sick and abused animals....then I would help everyone from the hungry and poor..anyone in need..There are so many people in need..I dont mean to sound like I am so wonderful..its just what I said I would always do if I ever would hit the lottery cause if all the rich people would help others there would be no hunger and sickness.What would you do??????? Have a great evening :wave:


Donna..I am sure that your Sunday School Class went well..Hope you are taking a nice drive in your new Olds..Have a great evening :wave:

Dana..I hope you are having some "YOU" time as you could use alot of it after all you have been through..Have a great evening:wave:

Daphne..Hope that you also are taking some time for "YOU" and relaxing for a change..How is Megan doing??? Hope things are better for you sweetie.. Have a great evening :wave:

Sheree.. I hope that you can post soon as we all miss you..Have a great evening :wave:

I hope that All of you have a great evening and up coming week..Again Thank-You all for your kind support through some tough times and Thank You for being my friends
God Bless you ALL......

Hello friends!

Promotion Sunday at church went ok. I was so nervous! :( I had a horrific migraine last night as well as this morning when I got up. I did ok I think. The lady who is teaching the class with me said I did fine. She refuses to teach the lesson because she says she isn't a teacher. Neither am I!! :dizzy: Anyway, Elena was happy that I was teaching and she did better with not being "it" than I thought she would do. When we got home I laid down and took a two hour nap! MAN I feel better. So relieved that the "first" day is over and now it won't be as bad next time. My dh's birthday is Tuesday so might have to have :hb: cake! :lol:
The *new* car is doing well. I have a picture but will have to reduce it a good bit before I can post it on here. I'll try to do that. :)

Summer, are they going to raise money to update where you live? Yes, next year is going to be so much better for you and Jim. I am praying for you both on Tuesday for the scan. I hope that you are feeling good about it. It was a beautiful weekend here for us. I wish in a way we would of gotten that rain though. I love the crispness the air is already feeling and the low humidity in the air makes everything look so beautiful. I love this time of the year I think more than Spring although after a long, long winter Spring is a welcomed season. :) Your love for animals and people always inspires me, Summer. You have such a kind and compassionate heart!

Rosey, glad Steve had a better night last night but sorry he is still in pain. How are you feeling lately? Are you feeling a little better? I know it takes time after all that you have been through and I'm glad you are having such great success selling your cards. The best to you :lucky: on Bingo!

Daphne, Dana, Kris, Sheree and Glen :wave: to you guys. I hope you are all having a great weekend.

Kim, if you are reading this please post and let us know how you are!
:?: ;) :)

I have a busy week this week for it's my week to take and pick up the kids with the car pool I'm in. I am planning on wearing my work out clothes though on the way and head to the gym when finished! :strong: :blah: :smug:

Hello Everyone.. I thought I would check one more time before bed..I am tired and so full :lol:..We went to the Anniversary Party here and all the food was wonderful...well lets say if you left there hungry it would be your own fault.:lol:.So many dishes and deserts and the even had Wine..Unreal..The Cake was done by the manager here..He does Cakes for a hobby..It was beautiful..It looked to good to cut..He had made long stem lily's on the top of the cake in a vase..in white..They looked so real..It was beautiful.......It was 3 tiers.....I didnt have any cause we left before they cut it. Jim was tired and wanted to go....I hope he took some pictures of it..It was something to see..If I can get any pictures of it I well try to get them on here..I really will have to ask Donna How to so that one..Its nice out now ans I am loving this nice weather..One of the pool people told me tonight..that there wasnt the turn out like last year cause the "Sunqueen"..and her Man wasnt there..I hugged her and told her that we missed everyone too and that was so sweet of her to say..We looked out at the pool from the clubhouse and there were more people there than any other weekend this year I was told....I guess cause it was the last weekend it was opened and a beautiful sunny one too....I told everyone that next year I would be there so much they need to buy me a cot to sleep on :lol: I would be the offical pool keeper..:lol: They said they would hold me to that..

Donna.. I am so glad that your headache is gone..I am sorry that you had it all night and when you got up. I will bet it was form worring about teaching.. I just knew that you would be fine.. Now that you have done it you wil be more comfortable next Sunday..I am glad that you "Little Helper" loved it too..I hope that you can put the car picture on here.. I dont have a clue how to do that..I need to take lessons from you on that one... What a sweet thing to say..Thank You..Donna... I am not sure about raising the money for the leaks...it will be in the buget from year to year..untill all the leaks are repaired and that money comes from Condo Fees we all pay monthly..We pay around 200 a month for a 1 bedroom..The more bedrooms the more Condo fess you pay..
I am with you on the weather being so nice..Great sleeping weather..Thank-you sweetie for keeping good thoughts for Wednesday when Jim has he tests.. I have a good feeling about all of it..I am praying for good results and I beleive it will be..
I am so lookinf forward to goin got MB..The only thing that could make it any better..if thats possible was to see you there..but I know that you are committed to Sunday School and I understand
WOW care pool and all..and going to exercise class..WOW..You Go Girl..I will have to put in high gear when I return to catch up with you and the others in here in weight loss and exercise....but thats something I am getting myself ready for mentally and physically..a change and a BIG one..but its necessary for me and for Jim..I will be ready to go when we get back.. I have alot of recipes and I am going to walk everyday...and so my new Journey begins and I will need you and all the rest of my friends in here to help me get there..Together we ALL can DO IT...

Dana..Rosey..Daphne...Sheree...Kris...Glen :wave: to all of you and I hope that you all have a great week ahead..

Kim.. I am with Donna in asking you to please post and let us all know how you are doing..we are all so concerned about you..

God Bless You All..and Good night :angel: :wave:

I am tryin got put the "Seepy Moon" image on here and when I try to attach it..... it says..that its already on here..That makes no sense to me at all..
I am soooooo confused..but I will try again so here goesssss


Here is the message I get when I try to attach it... I need ALL the computer exports in here to help me..understand this one??????

"You have already attached this image to a post. Please refrain from uploading duplicate images. If you need to refer to this image it can be found in this thread: back door friends"

Now what does this mean??? I put that moon in here many many months ago..so you can only attach a image 1 time..I dont get that...HELP HELP.....:shrug: :shrug: :rolleyes: :cry: :lol:

I am going to... try to put this one on here and see what happens
I did try...... and it will not take it I give up :shrug:

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE...

I am waiting for brett's dr. to call so I'm in a hurry but wanted to let summer know that they won't let you attach the same image but only once. They figure you can tell the link to find it the last time. I found that out when trying to post a memorial day picture back in may on 2 threads. It wouldn't let me use the same one. It was the thought that counted though Summer!

Donna I'm glad your first day is over. When I was a teenager, I did some teaching in the little class at church. That age wasn't too bad. As long as you had a treat of some kind, YOU had control. :lol:

Well anyway, brett has been running in the 300's with his sugar so something is really up. They will have to increase insulin back I assume and sometime this moring, I'm going to have to take him in to be checked out for strep or ear infections of some kind to rule that all out. I think what we all have is something viral. I got up with a scratchy throat and body aches with slight fever myself. I will post more later.

Dana, I hope you will let us know how Brett is. Summer, Dana is right that once you use a image on the site you can't use it again. Now, you can go to that post and edit it and delete it if you would like. I've done that before.
I'll post more later, guys. I just came home from the gym and boy I'm sweaty! LOL

Donna

I always have problems with resizing to post a picture on this site. I am going to try again. Keeping my :crossed: !

That's a pretty car donna.

Brett is being treated for a sinus infection. They don't know 100% if that's what the problem is but his insulin was increased back to where it was prior to the last lowering of it. He's not feeling too bad but stayed home most of the day. He's been running high all day again today. I'm awaiting his bedtime sugar right now. That's one that's been the highest lately. Anyway I need to go take my bath and get stuff ready for morning. I have to take my grandma to the dr. for her 6 month check up and blood work.

Rosey I hope that you guys heard some good news and Summer I pray that jim gets a "clear" report as well. Take care.

Hello Everyone.. Its been a busy day today.. My neighbor hurt her knee..so I took her to the doctors..She has had surgery on one knee 2 years ago and it looks like she might need surgery on the other one..although she said NO WAY...She is 77 and really gets around good..She is a retired nurse and she works part time at a nursing home.She is real fiesty..but it a good way..Then I got her RX's and took them to her..She is always so greatful
Then after I did that I picked up the barium for Jim to to take before his test Wed...He is NOT looking forward in taking that stuff and I dont blame him...It was a nice day here sunny and not to hot..
I went to a meeting tonight here at the club house about the Yard sale here in October..it looks like it will be a good one.They are putting it in the local paper..so then turn out should be good. There will be alot of people here pertisipating in the yard sale and me included and the nice thing is what you dont sell..the GOOD WILL truck will come and pick it all up..No fuss or muss..I think that was a great idea..No I wont be tempted to drag it back home again.... right :lol:..

Dana..Thank-you for the info about the image thing on here..I get it now..:lol:..I sure hope that Bretts sugar gets right and that he feels better real soon.. I hope you feel better soon too..I am sorry that you feel bad..Please take care of you..Its so easy to get a virul thing in the household..Maybe you need some meds too..Please take care of you..
How is your Grandmother doing?? I think its really something how she endured the surgery and all..What a stong lady..God Bless her..Thats seems to run in your family ( Strong Women ) and thats a blessing believe me..I still keep her in my prayers..and all of you too..I hope that she gets good report which I am sure she will...Dana..try to get some rest and I hope that ALL of you FEEL BETTER REAL SOON.I am sure you will get Brett's sugar straigten out..as you are a great Mom and caregiver.I hope he feels better real soon too..:grouphug: :wave:

Donna.....WOW What a Nice Car..Its really pretty..Very Nice..
The picture is great..I knew that you could do it..Thanks for letting me know about the image thing in here..I really cant figure out why they do that..but what do I know :lol:..:dizzy: I will need lessons on how to put a picture on here...and I know that you are great putting them on here..Way To Go..Home from the gym..:strong:...At the meeting tonight I was talking to a lady that might teach a Low Arobics class here at the club house for a small fee 2 times a week.. I told her that I would help in getting the word out and see what kind of response there would be..I also said.... I thought the response would be good.. I am excited about that...
I hope it works out cause I could walk to class...More exercise..
Like I said I have alot of catching up to do with you and everyone else in here..I am really looking forward to getting started..:wave:

Rosey..I hope that you get good news about the Doctors vist..I have my fingers :crossed: for that..and I have your hand my Dear Sweet Friend :grouphug:


Daphne..Sheree..Kris...Glen...I hope all of you had a good day..:wave:

Hello!
Summer and Dana thanks for the thumbs up on Jim's new car! Well, it's new to us that is. He is really enjoying something that is more up to date like my car. Hee Hee ;) Anyway, to me it's just a way to get to point a to point b and hopefully it will crank! :lol:

Dana, I agree with Summer. You should get Mother of the year of all that you have endured in the last few months. I hope that Brett is feeling better, his sugar levels are down and you as well get to feeling better. You had mentioned about a knot in your stomach, do you still have that? It's hard being a caregiver/mom and you end up neglecting yourself. I am definately paying the price of all these years of not taking care of me. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. :grouphug: :love:

Rosey, I'm praying for a good visit with Steve's doctor today. I hope he isn't going to have to continue to be on disability but it maybe the case. I'm truly sorry that you have had all this to deal with all these years. You too are the best with taking care of Steve and I don't want you to neglect you. It such a fine line, isn't it? We tend to put ourselves to the side because of course we love our loved ones and want the best for them. However, we can not do them any good if we aren't at our best. I am finding that a hard pill to swallow and I just made a call to my doctor for help dealing with my stress. :grouphug: :love:

Summer, Oh how I WISH that Jim didn't have to go through with the test tomorrow but that's the only way I guess to see. I'm praying for a good, clean scan and that Jim gets his strength back up and he will be in tip top shape to enjoy your both much deserved break to MB. :hat: :dance: :goodvibes: no problem with giving you advice on the attachments. Whatever help I can give I'm more than happy to give it. I just usually can't explain very well. Dana does a much better job. :grouphug: :love:

Daphne, miss hearing from you. I hope all is well or even better. My weigh in is tomorrow and I am afraid I will see a gain for the first time. I think it's because of my exercising because you know muscle weighs more than fat. UGH! :stress:


Kris, I know you are out there! :cb: :cb:
:mag: :corn: :mag:

Sheree, Kim and Glen :write:

I worked out this morning and tried some kind of stepper and had to get off of it after almost 5 minutes. It was on 0 effort level and I was just a gasping for breath! I got on the treadmill and did a great work out for 30 minutes. I'm going to build up my strength and timing on that stepper thing. I am determined I will get better for that. I'm starting a new ladies bible study tomorrow morning and that's going to interfere with my Pilates class. I told the instructor who teaches it so she won't have a sensitive moment like I do! LOL She was appreciative that I told her why I wouldn't be there and she was saying maybe they could change it to Monday mornings instead! I was so grateful for her to even think of that for me! I told her I was going to miss Pilates tremendously.

Need to go. Jim's birthday is today and I need to get things ready for his arrival home before I have to go pick up the kids.

TTFN

Donna

Hi everyone..it was along day yeasterday..the dh came home and he was tired from the trip..the dr increased his activies..and hes to start physical therapy 3x a week..antiinflamitories..taking his brace off at nite and sitting as tolerated but no more than an hr at a time and if it hurts hes to lay down..the dr said his disc is weak and he needs to be carful..no back to work yet if at all..still not sure if this will work and after all of this he still might have to have a fusion..:?: so our lives are still in a holding pattern..he has another appt in a month and then will know more..we are both nervous about all this and how it will affect us in the future..i know we will be ok..i guess the lord had a diff plan for us and we are going down another road..not the one we had planned..im a creature of habit and dont like change..but the most impt thing is that my dh gets healthy again..dana..am sorry about bretts sugars..they do go up when you are sick..so when that virus runs its course the sugars will come down..your kids are lucky to have you for a mom..donna that new car looks great..thanks for the kind words and happy birthday to your hubby..summer..hope jims tests go well and im holding your hand too..glen sheree kris and daphnee hello..will check in later.. wanted to let you all know whats going on with us..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone......Its another beautiful day here in the neighborhood....The weather is picture perfect..I am getting ready to take a stroll with DH..around the neighborhood..
I have done a few things around here and now its time to take a small walk..trying to get in shape for MB..:lol:..Lots of walking there and I want to be able to do some of it without panting like a ran a hundred miles :lol:

Donna..Thank-you for all your your sweet thoughts for me and everyone here..You are so sweet and thoughtful to remind us all to be good to ourselves..Thats so true but so hard to do..
You are soooo right about how us Women neglect ourselves when we are the caregivers..It so very easy to do..I know what you mean.. I am praying that you can get some much needed "You" time and I am so sorry that your stress is still there..I thought it was better and I sure hope that it becomes that way real soon ( BETTER )...I am sure that your Doctor will give you something for it..You are the Little Dynamo...with exercise class and now the bible study group in the am and everything else you doooo all day.....WOW..You Go Girl..but be careful not to over do..while you are trying to get stress free..
Dont worry if you see a small gain cause like you said its muscle..but I bet you will see a loss..You have done great and I am so proud of you..I am hoping to get to where you are real soon..:strong:..I need that so bad...Jim and I both do...
Thanks again for all your help and you explain things just fine..Dana is a wonderful teacher also..You both are good at explaining things to this old woman :lol: :lol: I always appreciate all your help..and I can only hope to return the favor anytime with whatever I can do.Thank you again for all of your Kind support during these hard times and I am here for you too My Dear Sweet YAYAYA Friend....Have a great day :wave:

Rosey.. I know that this is not the best news you could get but sometimes things take alot longer than we want them to... I know exactly what you mean about "Change"..it so hard to except sometimes..but like you said..Life goes on and so do we..and yes God does have a plan for all of us..sometimes its so hard to try to know what it is.. thats the hard part.. My Dear Sweet YAYAYAYA freind.. Things will get better..I am sure of it...Hang in there Rosey and know we all are here for you and "WE" will help you in anyway we can..We Love You and will pray for his recovery..It will HAPPEN..Thank-you for holding my hand and being here with your kind support durring all these hard times..Just as I am here and holding yours too.....I'm praying for good news for all of us..Have a great day :wave:

Dana.. I sure hope that ALL of you are feeling better and that Brett's sugar is where it should be.. I am glad that Donna asked about your stomac and how thats doing??? I hope that your Granny got good news for her check-up..You are such a strong woman and do so much for your family..I admire you so much for all that you do and the Wonderful Mother and YAYAYA friend that You are.....Its so hard to deal with lifes ups and downs at times and you do it so well..but as Donna has said..Please take care of "YOU" too..its so important..If I can ever help you in anyway..Please let me know.Thank you for all your kind support during these rough times and I am here for you too...Have a great Day :wave:

Daphne...Sheree..Kris...Glen...Where are you??? They are are the hunt :cb: :cb: :cb:..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM.................(Donna's Jim)
ENJOY YOUR DAY......
"Buon Compleanno"

:hb: :hb: :gift: :hat: :balloons: :dancer:

I hope that one day we can celibrate yours and My Jim's BD's together at MB..That would be great...His BD is next Tuesday the 15th...Again Happy Birthday....and Many More...:wave:

They found me....:dizzy: I have just been running around very busy. It seems like my work never ends.

I had a nice weekend. Met friends that live in Winston Salem in Atlanta. I am taking DH to Atlanta for a concert this weekend for his birthday. shhhhh:nono: don't tell. I am sure it will be a suprise. His birthday isn't until October! :devil: Aren't I clever? Then we will be here for a few weeks before I try to make a trip home.

Glad you all are doing OK. You all are in my thoughts daily. Talk to all soon!

Love, Kris


P.S. Attaching a good recipe that feeds a whole bunch not too bad except for the butter if you use real butter! .....

Oven Jambalaya

1 stick butter, melted
1 8oz. can tomato sauce
1 can beef broth
1 can Campbell's French onion soup
2 cups Uncle Ben's converted rice
1 lb. sausage cut up
1 lb. peeled shrimp
1 lb. of other meat (i.e. chicken, crab, or more shrimp)
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1 tsp. crushed bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
garlic powder, Tony Caschere seasoning, salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in baking dish or Dutch oven (If doubling or tripling recipe, put it in a large disposible pan.) Bake at 375 degrees covered with foil for 1 1/2 hours. Stir after 1 1/2 hours and remove foil for last half hour. Serve with crusty french bread or pistolettes.

happy birthday jim (donna's)
welcome back kris and don't be stranger. ttfn :) glen

Quick note because I'm off to the bible study.

Kris, thanks for the recipe! I love Tony C's on everything! ;)

Weigh in today.... Gained 2.5 pounds.... I thought so because I've been exercising again and muscle weighs more. :shrug: I still am disappointed even though I knew.

Talk to you all later.

Summer, I'm praying for you and Jim today!

Donna

Hello Everyone...Just a quick note to all..
Jim had the scan and we really wont know anything untill we go to The Oncologist on the 16th..I tried to get the tech to tell me if everything looked good but he would not..Said that by law he could not..So I am still praying to the Good Lord above for good news..I have other errands to run and I will hopefully get in here later tonight..

Kris... Thanks so much for the recipe..I copied it and I want to try it...I am sure that your DH will be so happy about his early BD present..You are clever..:lol:..Hope that work gets better and I am sure that you will have a great time when you go home..
Have a great day :wave:

Glen..Glad the guys found you...Thanks for all of your support for Jim..we are now awaiting the news of the scan..Please keep him in your prayers..Have a great day :wave:

Donna...Please dont worry over the gain..I am sure its muscle as you said..That just proves that your exercising has paid off..Thank-you for keeping Jim in your prayers..We are doing the same..Please tell me what is Tony C's..Since you posted that about liking it I will ask you instead of Kris of what is it and where do I get it for the recipe..I assume its a spice but I have never heard of it..Have a great day.:wave:

Dana..Rosey..Daphne..Sheree..Where are you all????
I hope that all of you are having a great day..Please post soon and let us all know how you all are doing..I Miss You ALL...:wave:
The Guys are :cb: :cb::cb: on the hunt......:mag: :mag:

Summer-

It is a spice. You can get it in the spice section of walmart. It is a cajun seasoning. Just be careful. It can be very HOT!!! :)

Summer, I sure hate that you have to wait until next week! That seems like cruel and unusual punishment to me. :?: :( It would be nice to have your minds be put at ease before you see the oncologist.

Yes, Tony C's is a seasoning. You can use it instead of salt. We love it. It used to be not sold in the regular stores and the only place you could get it was in Louisiana but now it's all over. It's actually called Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning. But I never can pronounce the last name so we always just lovingly refer to it as "pass the Tony C's" LOL Oh, just noticed they even have a web site. Imagine that. LOL

I am VERY concerned about Dana, Daphne and Sheree. Especially about Dana since she last posted about Brett being ill. Come on girls, update us soon!

Everyone thanks for your :hb: wishes for my Jim. He seemed to have had a good day. Last night his sister called who's dh left almost a year ago. It seems he has finally told her he could not see him ever moving back home so she is going to file for the divorce. Such a rough time for them all.

Tomorrow is two year anniversary for 9/11 as you know. I hope we all can pause and reflect in remembrance for those who lost their lives. It doesn't seem to be two years already.

Well, have a good evening everyone. I'm still a little upset about my weigh in but I'm learning that this is normal when you get into heavy training in the exercise area.

BYE!

Hi guys. I thought I would post to let you all know that nothing much is going on here. Brett is much better but his sugars are still running higher than we were used to. He even had his first shot at school prior to lunch. He's still on antibiotics so between his illness and being on 2 prescriptions, hopefully that's why he's having high blood sugars.

Summer i was hoping to come on here and hear some good news about jim. Why would it take a week for the dr to tell you something? I could see maybe waiting until tomorrow but a whole week will certainly tear your nerves up. I guess the best thing you can do is try to ignore it and carry on until that day. We're all here for you guys so hang in there and i"m still praying for good results. As for my stomach thing I had, it's gone down a lot and it's almost un-noticeable. It had risen up to the top surface of my skin rather than it being deep in the skin like it was. It will probably be gone all together within a week.

The grandma I took to the Dr. isn't the same one that had the surgery but both of them are doing well and and had good reports at their Dr's this week.

Does anyone have a simple recipe for peanut butter bars? Logan has begged me all day to make them and all I can find on the internet has chocolate chips in it and the ones he wants (he had them at school) don't. He said they had a peanut butter icing on them.

Rosey I have won a couple more stamps today. Do you have any ideas of stamps for some neat birthdays for boys? Everything I have looks so girly even the bears I have. I've looked on ebay but I haven't seen much there. I hope that steve is having a better day today. Has he already started his therapy? My MIL found out today that she has a torn rotator cuff and needs surgery but may be able to have some relief with medication instead. My dad who has ruptured discs in his back, arthritis in it, bone spurs in his neck and 5 discs grown together had a device in his spine last week that shocks his nerve so he doesn't feel it. The pinched nerve has gotten him addicted to strong pain pills which he won't admit. Anyway that device did so well that they are going to implant it early next month. It allowed him to not have to take any pills and he was able to work the 5 days the wires were in his back.

Donna i"m sorry you gained this week but at least you know that it should be muscle gain. Keep those fingers crossed and stay positive for next week. I had looked into the WW online but I am not using a credit card to pay for it. If they would do checking debits or something I would sign up for a month trial anyway. I did find 2 places that hold meeting around here but they are 20 minutes minimum drive and I don't know that I could commit to not being at home for the meetings. I get at least 2 calls daily this week from school for brett alone.

I can tell you that daphne has 3 dr. app'ts tomorrow concerning her daughter. She has seizures badly and on the 15 or 16th, she will have surgery to hopefully slow down or stop the seizures. Keep megan in your prayers. If I hear anything further that she doesn't post on here, I'll let you know.

Well I need to go do baths and stuff badly. It's getting late here. By the way, we never caught the rat but the D-CON we put out is nearly gone and I had green rat poop on my desk this morning. He's nearly dead whereever he is and we'll probably smell it by weekend. (yuk!!)

:wave: to everyone else.

Hi everyone..another long day and nite:?: ive been up and down so much i feel like a yo yo..donna.. am sorry you had a gain and its causing you to feel discouraged..you are doing so well hang in there my friend..all your hard work and exercise will pay off..just keep at it..i know you will show a big loss soon and think of how healthy this is all making you..summer ams sorry you couldnt get the results rite away..its like midevil torture waiting for the tests to be evaluated..i know just how you both feel:( but am praying for the good results and then you can go on your vacation and really celebrate..kris thankyou for the recipe..id like to try it dont know if i can get that spice here but i can find something similar..i luv trying nre things..i hope the others let us know how they are too donna..have any of you ever heard of a device called catch a call for computers and people that have only one phone line??its been suggested by quite a few of my irate family who try and get us but i am always on the puter(guility:( )that i get one.. our radio shack sells them for 49$ but found them in e-bay for around 10$..have any of used one ??..well the guys are on the hunt for sheree dana and daphnee..:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: hope all is ok and by the way hello to you glen and are you having a good day??hope so..will check in later hugs for all rosey:wave:

Hi dana.. we must have been posting at the same time:lol: am glad to here from you..as is every one else and thanks for telling us about daphnee..bretts sugars will go down when hes not sick any more..about the stamps.. i ahve several boy stamps..fishing ones.. dinosaurs..alligators snakes and frogs..mostly got them from dots(dozens of terrific stamps now called close to my heart labled CTMH in e-bay..am sure you could find what you are looking for in there if you have the time to browse..busy girl that you are:lol: by the way hope you get the rat yuk:eek: :fr: :rollpin: :yikes: :faint: :stress: :lol: Rosey :wave:

Hello....I'm Back..:lol:..Got dinner over with..Doing some Laundry and stuff..I have meetings tomorrow about the Yard sale here and I have to go see Bert..Her sister is taking care of her and I want to see how things are going for her...I also got her a Tea pitcher thats small enough that she could lift and pour herself some tea one day..I hope that she will be able to do these things..one day soon...

Kris..Thanks for the info on the spice.. I thought it was a spice..I will have to look for it in Walmart or the Grocery store..Again thanks for the recipe.. I am gonna try it... this weekend..Have a good evening evening :wave:

Donna.. I agree with you about having to wait for the results..but there is nothing I can do about it..Believe me I tried. :sumo:....Thank-you for the info about Tony C's..That spice sounds really good..I like what you said..... pass the Tony C's..please..It rhymes too.....sounds like a commercial..They need to hire you..:lol:..I cant wait to use it..Please dont worry over your small gain..you will see it gone so fast that it wont matter...I am glad that your Jim had a good Birthday..I am so sorry that things have reached the point of divorce between them. ( SIL )...Things like this only hurt the children the worse..but she also has to go on with her life too...Its not good to hold on to something thats not there ..It ashame.. I feel so bad for the children..its so sad..
Yes I know its been 2 years tomorrow for 9/11...It sure does not seem like it..When I think of all the pain and suffering alot of people had to endure because of all the hate in the world..it truely puts things in perspective real quick...I am so thankful of what I have and the life I have and my life with Jim and all the wonderful friends and family..I am truley blessed..Yes Donna we all need to remember and say our prayers of thanks and prayers for all the familys out there.Thank-you for your kind support and all your prayers..I appreciate it so much....Have a good evening :wave:


Dana... I am glad that Brett is doing better and I am glad to hear that your stomac thing has gotten smaller..Was it a cyst?? It sure sounds like one.. I am sorry that I got the Grandmothers mixed up..but I am happy to hear that both of them are doing good..
Yes its torture to have to wait but you are right we will go on like normal with a positve outlook..Thats all we can do..Thank-you for your kind support..I appreciate it so much and all your prayers too..I hope that you find the stamps you want..Sounds like Rosey was a big help there..She is always so kind in helping us find what we need...I will look for a recipe for Peanut Butter Bars..If I find it I will Email you with it..I am so sorry to hear about Daphne's Meagan....I will be praying for Megan..Poor little girl...Thats so rough on them..
I cant understand how a rat can eat all that and still be around..
He must be "Mighty Mouse" :lol:..You are to young to know about Mighty Mouse Cartoon..I am not making light of your rat prob..believe me I know its no laughing matter... its serious..but I pictured what you said and that just popped into my head..Sorry..
I hope that he is gone soon you can dispose of him so the smell is not there..Good Luck on that one..Its hard if you cant find him
Oh Yes I amost forgot..If you have a bank card (ATM ) where you can use it instead of writing a check and it has a Visa logo on it..That means its backed by Visa..or some of them have another credit company.anyway..you can use it like a credit card..Just put the numbers on the card where they go on the application on the WW site and where it says what kind of credit card say Visa..they all have experation dates too and thats it..Just like a credit card but it comes out of your checking account like ATM...The WW will accept that..anyplace does..that uses credit cards.. Let me know if this works..It should..I have used it like that before..No Probs...
Have a good evening :wave:

Rosey..I am sorry that you had a rough night..I sure hope it gets better..Its so hard sweetie..I know...Yes you know all to well what we are going through about this results stuff..but we have to hang in there and wait..Nothing we can do..I am sorry Rosey I have never heard of that device for your phone..We are DSL so we can still get calls while I am on the pooter..Does your phone company have that there??? Its really nice to be able to do that..
I hope that you have a better night tonight..Hang in there :grouphug: Thank-You for all your kind support and prayers....I appreciate it so much....Have a good evening :wave:

Sheree and Glen..I hope that things are good with you both..Please post soon as we all want to hear from you both :wave:

Dahpne..{{{{{{BIG HUGS FOR YOU}}}}}}
:grouphug: :grouphug:..I am sorry to hear about Megan.. I will keep her in my prayers..I know that this is very hard on you too and I want you to know that I am here for you....we all are...Please let us all know how things are..God Bless you both and I am sending this :angel: to watch over you both..:wave:

Well its been a long day and I am pooped..I am gonna go to bed soon..I am not sleepy again..:tired: but I just feel drained...
Thank-you All again for being here for me... You ALL have made this an easier journey to endure..and for that I am truely Greatful and very blessed..God Bless ALL of you My Dear Sweet Wonderful friends...You all are the BEST...I Love You ALL..:love:..Goodnight...

Rosie-

PM me your address and I'll send you a can of Tony C's...

Hello to all. Trying to get through today and get ready for this weekend!

Kris

I thought today would be an alright day and it was until 3 p.m. You see my daughter has a companion aide (suzanne). Well you pull up in the pick up lane to get your children and then leave. Right?? Well you leave without running over your daughter's companion aide. I feel so bad. It was also embarrassing to say the least. There was this lady (mrs. stevens) who directs the traffic so to speak. Well she was telling me to pull over and go. Just inside to your left is a lane of traffic leaving school and mrs. stevens will stop that on occasion when the pickup lane is blocked and needs out. Well she starts swinging her arms to tell me to go and it never dawned on me that I only heard one door close. (brett's) and not the one that she puts laken in on. I don't remember much about it except it seems like someone was screaming to stop. I had only moved like 2 feet but one of the boys said suzanne fell down. I have no idea. :shrug: I will see her in the morning when I drop her off and in the meantime I have written her a note but I'm scared it may happen again. I had said "oh I'm sorry" and suzanne leaned back in momentarily to put the backpack in and she said "oh that's ok". I just hope that she's truly ok and not hiding something.

Rosey I have bid on a 10 set of inkpads for $15 so far on ebay. Never been opened and they are by the brand you mentioned -CTMH. it ends in 5 hours and it will probably slip but I thought that was a pretty good deal. That's $1.50 a piece so far. I have enjoyed embossing more with clear powder and colored inks rather than the colored powder. I have about 5 jars of powder I"ve recently gotten through ebay and I can't get them to melt right. They won't cover the whole part that you stamp no matter how fast you put the powder on. Did you ever finish your card order? I'm going to start making some christmas cards soon and I"ll put some of them on ebay. I'm selling some more cards today. I've reduced my packages from 6 down to 4 and they are selling for $2 to $4 not counting shipping so I"m satisfied with that for now. Maybe I'll get some repeat buyers. :)

Kris I'm curious if there is any states you've never been to? Any you'd like to go to? I've only been pretty much here in the south east but not to alabama. Only NC, GA, TN, FL, and of course SC. I think that's it.

Donna how is that car pool this week? How many kids do you chauffer to school?

Laken's new glasses are back so I guess I have to fit that in my schedule after school tomorrow. I want to take the boys to our high school football game. They have a new 6000 seat stadium and they are playing our local rival team. My sister is going with her son and DH but they will sit on opposing sides due to my BIL and nephew attending and did attend that school. I get on to my sister and tell her that Walhalla is our alma mater no matter where he kid goes! :lol:

Well I hope you all are having a better day than I am. I'm still concerned about suzanne and especially her feelings right now but I feel a "tiny" bit better after sharing with you lovely people.

Dana- I was actually thinking about where I have and have not been last night while I was in class. I have been to.....
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersy, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahama, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennesse, Texas (only the airport), Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin...Wow!:write: More than I realized. I love to travel and see the country. I have never done much out West, though....

Hope all are doing well Have a great weekend. I'll check in on Monday.

Kris

Hello Everyone...Its another day in the neighborhood..Beautiful..I have had my patio door open all day windows too...Nice breeze..So nice.. I went to see Bert today..She is doing ok..She really could use more therapy..I sure hope that her family gets her that..I told them she needs this..I know that basically its not my buisness..but I cant stand to see someone negleted..and they know that about me..so I guess they know where I am coming from... Did some more laundry..towels and sheets...
All in all it was a good day..Jim seems to be in good spirts and for that I am so thankful..I have tried to keep him laughing and trying to get his mind off the tests results... So I am praying things will be fine..and I believer that they will with Gods help..

Kris...Thats so nice of you to send that to Rosey..I am sure she will be happy to try it..It sounds like you do love to travel.. I myself have not been to many places..Mostly up and down the eastcoast..New York..Maryland..Delaware...N.Carolina..S Carolina..Past through Georigia and went to Florida..The Keys..in FLA..Tenn...I think thats it..I have always wanted to go to Hawaii or Barbados or one of the Carribeian Islands..but then I prob would not want to come back untill the big storm hit and that would do me in.....Like the one thats out there now..Isabelle..:yikes: :lol:...

Dana...{{{{{{{{{BIG HUG}}}}}}}}}..I am so sorry that happen to you.:grouphug:. The lady directing traffic needs to take some lessons on how its done.. I really fault her for not being more careful about the kids getting into cars and watching better to see that its all clear..If her view is that obstructed she needs a helper..I know about this stuff seeing how I drove a school bus many many years..I am glad that Suzanne was not hurt...I can imagine how bad you felt and still do.. I hope that the person that is the traffic director learns a lesson about this..I am sure that your cards will sell.They sound really reasonabliy priced and I know that they are beautiful..There is always a errand or something to do.. Have fun at the football game..and I hope that Lakens glasses fit right..
I am glad that you are feeling better..just know that it was not YOUR FAULT.:grouphug: .:wave:

Donna..Rosey..Sheree..Glen....Where are you all?????..:cb: :cb: :cb: The are on the job...:mag: :mag:

Daphne.. God Bless you..I know that these are stressful times right now.:grouphug:. I am praying for Megan and God Bless her too...Just remember that I am here with a big shoulders to lean on.......and I am sending the :angel: to watch over you all..

I guess it's better late than never posting this Thursday.

Dana, how awful that happened in the car line today. I know it's not your fault but still if it happened to me I'd feel the same way you did. I agree with Summer that lady directing traffic should of been more observant especially with special needs children. I know how crazy it is when I pick up the kids from school. At Elena's school they walkie talkie from the street so that the kids are out front waiting for you when you get to the school and they are motioning you to drive all the way down as the kids are chasing after your car! LOL Anyway, I have three kids I chauffer to school back and forth. Not bad. I sure hope the glasses work out for Laken.

Summer, you are so sweet checking up on Bert. I just hope when I get up there in years (which is now) I have someone looking out for my best interests. I am also glad that Jim had a good up beat day! That is telling me he is feeling better and his body is getting back to normal! I am praying that hurricane doesn't mess you guys up. Of course we always sit at the edge of our seats this time of the year when the house you frequently visit there is ocean front.

Daphne, I'm praying for you and Megan and hope all is going well.

Kris, are you traveling again? That was a good thing Dana brought up on where we have been. I've been to California, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kansas, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Maryland. I have never been out of the States and would love to see other countries as well as Hawaii and Alaska.

I did my exercise again this morning. I am determined to have a better reading next week. :)

:wave: to Sheree, Kim, Glen, Rosey, Dana, Summer, Daphne and Kris.

You all are the best.

Donna

P.S. Summer I think the reason why my pictures didn't go through to you was because of firewalls. :)

happy friday to all the soon to be barbie dolls. :lol: tomorrow is scale day :eek: i tried staying away from the :burger: s and other fattening things. i'm cleang today so that should the at the scales. see everyone lighter :) glen

"Come and knock on my door.....
"We've been waiting for you
"Where the kisses are hers and hers and his
"threes company too.....

I'm so saddened about John Ritters death. I really can't believe it. I liked the new show he had and I think it was really a hit. I'm just shocked.

Summer I got rid of kazaa today but "slid" those files to another place on PC. If worse comes to shove, I will get rid of it all. It think I had 90 something songs and I can delete some of them. I'm actually more into my upbeat christian music here lately. Did you get my email? I haven't gotten anything about peanut butter bars unless I've read the wrong emails. As for the WW and credit card issue, I don't even have a visa check card with our joint account. DH left our atm card in my car visor and melted it to the point that it's kinda "wavy" and I know it won't be accepted in the atm now. The bank's newer cards are check cards so maybe HE will have to go and get one.

So is there anyone else here that's only been to 6 states like me or am I the only "home" girl? :lol:

Donna are yall considering boarding up the windows on that beach house? It really looks like it may ride our coast but who knows exactly where. I bet regardless of where it goes, with it being that large, we're bound to feel some affects of it.

As for suzanne, she said that she hurt her big toe slightly but it didn't even swell. I didn't ask but I wonder if I did run over it? I asked her was she alright this morning and I told her that I assume responsibility for that but I didn't know what happened. She said she was talking to donna (mrs. steven, traffic director) and she told her that she was the one who told me to "hurry up and pull ahead of the on coming traffic" and then realized we weren't ready but that i was relying on her. It shouldn't happen again. In fact I told suzanne to not even buckle laken up. Logan can do that after the door closes.

Well I'm trying to get ahold of my mom to see if she will ride somewhere with me and haven't gotten her yet. We've got to be sure the football plans are a go since DH hasn't said, I guess I will take the boys myself. If they show out with me, I'll just leave them. :lol:

Morning everyone..have been running errands yesterday and today have to go again.. the dh starts physical therapy today..we went down to the neighbors last nite for a practice outing to see how dh could tolerate driving again..it went well and he enjoyed getting out under his own steam..:lol: dana.. how awful about that car incedent.. can just imagine how you felt but it deff wasnt your fault..am glad she wasnt hurt to badly..am glad you are doing so well with your cards.. heres another idea for kids..take a hershey chcolate bar and slide the outer wrapper off..trace the size on card stock and then use your stamps etc and make it a happy b-day or what ever occasion..then slide it back on the candy bar..instant small gift..hello to kris summer sheree daphnee and donna.. and glen bless you for calling me and the rest of us soon to be barbie dolls..i like this saying"im just a raggedy annie living in a barbie doll world"..good luck on your weigh in.. will address every one on a more personal note when i get home later today.. we had our first hard frost last nite:?: but the days have been gorgeous..check in later rosey :wave:

Morning everyone.. its so pretty out this morning..got all my errands done yesterday..and had mil,dd,dgd..overfor dinner last nite we bqed and had store bought salads..i luv that no fuss cooking..we received the letter from dh dr.s and it looks like the balls in his work companys court..i will be real surprized if they will want him back at his old job and un less they have a desk job..he will be classified as disabled..i have been mentally preparing for this and am not overly upset..just want my dh to get better..thats the most impt thing now..and what will be will be.. since we are having company the last weekend of this month i have to clean the guest room..have you everhad one of those rooms thats catches all the junk and clutter..well i have a supper dooper cluttered room.. you cant even turn around in there so thats my job this weekend..to clean out that room so you can find the bed :lol: ugh..so whats everyone up to this weekend..hope its fun with those you love;) :D ;) will check in later rosey:wave: ps..i went shopping and didnt buy andything that had chocolate in it hurray for me:lol: :?: :lol: ..

Hello! Everyone is busy today I guess. I had to run out today and get a little something for my nephew because he is being baptized tomorrow at my sister's church. I always get the kids a little something. I have been feeling really out of touch lately since starting a antidepressant and I think it's mostly allergies because I usually pick up something this time of the year. :(
Life goes on and I must go with it. I was hoping the doctor would of just given me something to take when I get overly stressed out but instead I have to take this every day. :dizzy:
Rosey, I'm glad you prepared yourself for the worst where you dh's job is concerned. Maybe they will have a desk job for him or something but you are right, the main thing is that Steve gets better. I have several rooms like you have that catch everything. I really have tried to get back into the Flylady way of keeping up with your home and have had to start over. It's so bad that I just could bless my upstairs yesterday and that took 3 hours! Unbelieveable! LOL And the sad thing about it was I had a lot of energy and was going full speed ahead and STILL it took 3 hours! LOL :rolleyes: At least it earned me 5 activity points! :p
Dana, I was saddened by John Ritters death too. He had a heart defect and didn't even know it! He was so young too. And Johnny Cash is gone as well. I was never a big fan but he has been a legend in Nashville and the music industry for years. As for the beach house, we have never gone to board up any of my Dad's houses. When Hugo hit, the house that he had was across the street from the beach and it wasn't even touched. I think my Dad knows that all the boarding up won't do much good with the strength of the storm surge with the hurricane. I just pray it will not hit land and that no one is killed.
Well, my cat is crying to eat and the cockatiel is trying to talk to her. LOL Gotta go. I'll talk later.
:wave: to everyone else I didn't address and hope all is well in your lives.
Donna

:wave: another 1.8 gone to looking more like ken for my barbie dolls. so all the cleaning i did helped. :dance: i am listening to a floyd crammer cd and it's playing on the rebound. see you all lighter barbie dolls. we all need a good laugh. hope well :) glen

Way to Go, Glen!!!! :bravo: :balloons: Congratulations on your loss! Yes, house cleaning does help. I may be doing a lot of cleaning if that hurricane hits my Dad's beach house! :(

Donna

Hi all just wanting to check in. I am off in a bit to seattle. Megna has her surgery at 8AM tomorrow. orry I havn't been posting lately. When I get on walmart it wont do anything but freeze up on me. I lost .8 this week bringing me to 14 for weight watchers. I really hate walmart lately. I cant even read the post lately. I will try and post from the hospital tomorrow. I will call someone and tell them how they surgery went. Remember us tomorrow at 8 AM pacific time.
Daphne

Hi everyone..another beautiful fall day and very windy the leaves are swriling around..daphhnee a prayer for meagan..hope her surgury goes well and am holding your hand too..wtg on your loss.. keep it going..glenn mr ken wtg too on your loss..i luv the barbie image but truthfully im more a raggedy annie..:lol: hello to dana..summer ..donna..and sheree..hope you all had a great weekend..i invented a new sandwhich you all might like.. we had left over grilled steak with bq sauce on it from the other nite..i cut it up really small(little pieces) and choped celery onion and dill pickle and then added 2 T of fat free mayo and stirred it all up and put it in a french roll..it had a hint of the bq suace and grilled meat flavor the dh says it was a hit and i should make it again..:lol: wow thats a compliment from him as he doesnt like to try new things.. well will check in later..after bingo..sure hope im a winner this week:lol: rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone...Its been a busy weekend here..Had erands to run and get things lined up to leave Friday for the beach..that is if Isabel will cooperate and not land near us or the Carolina's.. I pray she will fizzle out and not bother or harm anyone..

I will have a really busy week..Monday we pick up TC Scan..Tuesday go the Oncologist for him to read and tell us his oppinion..Wedesday the Exployer goes in for service and to put a recall part on..that will be a all day thing UGH..then Thursday I get my hair dyed..I am tired just thinking about all of it..
Monday is Jim's Birthday and I am taking him to the Steakhouse for dinner..his favorite..We will have alot to celibrate and counting our Blessings for...Its been something...

Please let me say again to all of you... We thank you ALL for your kindness and caring and being here for us both..
You ALL are the BEST..I love You ALL Very Much..

Daphne{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} :grouphug:..I am praying for Megan and she will be in our prayers tonight and tomorrow and always.....I hope that you have someone with you durring her surgery and all of this that is holdong your hand..but please know that I have your hand in spirt Daphne my Dear Sweet Friend..God Bless you both..I sent the :angel: to you both to watch over you all.. :grouphug: Way To Go on you weight loss..You have done great..:cp:

Rosey... I know that you are worried and I do understand..but maybe there will be a place for him at work if it comes to that..You are so right that the main thing is Him..Somehow things always have a way of working out and I am sending good vibes your way for things working out the way you want them to..... The Steak Sand..sounds really wonderful..My Dh would love it..he is now and always will be a steak man :lol:...I have no room for anything now..I wish I had a catch all room..well part of my bedroom is that :lol:..:wave;

Donna..Sounds like you have been busy cleaning ..It takes me forever sometimes..well everytime..is forever....cause I dont go as fast as I use to :lol:
I am sorry that your meds make you tired..It is allergy season and everyone including me is suffering..Yes its so awful about John Ritter and Johhny Cash..They always say it comes in three's. Do you believe that?? I cant understand how John Ritter's heart was undected..I saw the news that is was detected untill it was too late....I just find that so unreal with all the technology we have today..and Johnny had been real sick and I believe he missed June Carter Cash..So sad..
I hope that the cat didnt get the bird :lol:...:wave:

Dana...I will miss that very funny man John Ritter..I loved his shows...He was a great comedic actor..I am glad that Suzanne wasnt hurt bad..but I still say its the other womans fault..They need more people to help with traffic before something serious happens..I know that you got my email for the PB Bars.Enjoy..Try to look at the site..it has some wonderful recipes and I hope you got my eamil about Kazaa.. please let me know about Kazaa..ok...How did you enjoy the race?? :wave:

Glen.... Way To Go Ken..:lol: on your weight loss..You are doing it..:cp : :cp: :cp: You are so right about us needing a good laugh..When I think of me as a Barbie Doll..Well I get a real good laugh...You are right though..we all need a good laugh now and then......I love Floyd Crammer music.. I like the song "Last Date" by him...:wave:

Kris..Hope you are having a great weekend..:wave:

happy birthday 39th jim (summer's).
good luck meagan. :grouphug: to all
:) glen

I'm Back.........

Aerosmith and Kiss were great! I have eaten like a :pig: Today is a new day and I am going to be better this week. Also, Got some new workout clothes this week., so I am going to walk. Target is having a good sale on Danskin work out clothes. Check it out! :)

Hope all are well!

Glad your weekend and the concert was good, Kris! Welcome back and thanks for the tip at Target. I do need more workout clothes. :strong:

Daphne, my prayers are with you and Megan. Post and let us know when you can. :)

Summer, sounds like you have a busy week ahead and :hb: to Jim! He sure is young! ;)

Rosey, how did Bingo go? I don't recall reading how Steve's pt went the other day. How often does he have to go? I hope you are feeling better too.

Dana, What's up? :?:

Glen, you sure made me laugh with that Barbie doll joke! I mean if you only knew! LOL LOL LOL :dizzy:

Sheree, please post when you can.

I am taking a break from blessing my downstairs of my house today. I feel like I'm still in slow-motion from either sinus stuff or that medication. If this keeps up I am going to have to call the doctor because I have too much to do than to just sleep all the time. :(
Yesterday my nephew was baptized and my sister had us over for lunch. Now I did good. I had turkey, corn and beans no rice or dressing. BUt then they put down a slice of cake and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I ate it.... 16 points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH! Anyway, because we ate so late in the afternoon I didn't eat dinner last night and therefore ended the day with 2 points over my food target points.
Well, break is over. I'll check in later. Gotta keep moving when I sit and start to feel sleepy again. :yawn: :yawn: :rolleyes: :wave: :tired:

Hi everyone..im a big looser..:lol: :?: :lol: at bingo any ways..but felt good to get out..donna steve has pt 3x a week and stuff to do at home everyday that i have to help him with..mostly leg lifts and streatches with this big rubber bungy cord thingy:lol: hes been up and about more and that helps his ego a bit..i need to bless my house to..its never ending isnt it..for summers jim HAPPY BIRTHDAY..:balloons: :hb: :balloons:..hope you both have a terrific day..daphnee prayers for you and meghan.. thats my hand in yours hanging on tight..dana..hows your weekend..is brett better??kris you are the traveling est person and doing such interesting and fun sounding things..im jealous..glen mr ken..hope that your day is going great too..tomorrow is our big day.. we are having a meeting at dh work.. they have requested my presence too..these kinds of things intimidate me..but at least we will have answers and know how our future is going to pan out..to say that we are nervous and uptight is an understatement.. :( ..will check in later rosey:wave:

Rosiy-

:hugs: I am with you.

We are back home and very tired. Surgery went fine now it is just waiting to see how it heals. That is the main concern for now. She is out of school for 1 week and then back full throttle. We went to downtown Seattle last night. It was so fun. There was just a slight breeze and we walked the boardwalk. I had fish and chips for dinner and it was :T:. I will post more later thank you for all the prayers for Megan.
Daphne

Daphne I'm so thankful that it all went well. How long will it be before yo uknow it worked or not? Was that you that called me earlier today? Logan was on the computer and someone called from longview and he didn't tell me that someone was calling so I had no idea. If it was I'm sorry I missed you but glad you were able to post. That's neat that it was outpatient as well. Was there a big incision? Take care.

Yes Dana it was me. I will jjustt ry and call another day don't worry about it. Megan has an incisomn on her neck and under her arm pit area. We go in 2 weeks to turn it on. She is groggy but that is all. Not much pain that we can tell either.
Daphne

Hello Everyone.. Its been a busy day today..The morning didnt start off to good..They had to shut off the water for awhile to repair a leak..I am really tired of this happening but nothing we can do but live with it..So I got a late start due to no shower untlll noon..Then it was off to get Jims TC Scan pictures and a few things at Walmart..Went to Costco for some Chickens..Rotisseree ones they were all out and I could not wait untill they cooked more..I will go early and get some..before we go to the Chemo Doctor tomorrow..I have laundry to do and get our Beach Chairs out of storage and suitcases..so I am getting excited..but Isabel is really worring me..I sure hope that she fizzels out soon.. I dont want anyone to face her wrath...I wish these things didnt happen..but they do and no one has controll over where they will land..All I can do is pray they dont harm anyone..
Jim's Birthday was fun for him.. He got so many calls ans cards..He said he felt really special that all these wonderful people took the time to wish him well on his BD...We went to Uno's for dinner....Thats where he wanted to go.I thought he would want the steakhouse..but he said he wanted Uno's beeftips...He said they are the best....It was great food..I wanted to get him a gift and he asked me not to..He wants to get something at MB..so I said ok.. I did how ever get him a bag of his favorite candy along with his card....He was like a little kid..He loved it..:lol:..
It rained real hard while we were at dinner and more of the same is suppose to be tomorrow..I have alot of things to do this week..It seems that things always come when you have something else to do..but thats life I guess :lol:

Glen..Thanks for the birthday wishes for Jim..Yes he is just like me 39 and holding :lol:...He loved it when I told him you said he was 39 :lol:..Have a great evening :wave:

Daphne..I am so happy to hear that Megan got through this.. I am still praying for her full recovery..The :angel: is with you both. Sounds like you had a nice dinner and walk...I am so happy that you were able to do that...I know that you needed that.. God Bless you all and I still have your hand.:grouphug:...Have a good evening.....:wave:

Rosey.. I am sorry that you are worried about going with Steve to his work.. I know that this is a very stressful time now and I am holding your hand still..God Bless you both Rosey..:grouphug:
I am sorry that you lost in Bingo..but theres always next time..and I am sure you will win $$$ again soon.. Its so hard on the both of you with the unknown from DH work..Its the not knowing but like you said you have to know whats in store for your future. I am praying for good news Rosey.. I am sending the :angel: your way too.. Thank you for the BD wishes for Jim....Remember the olds saying..Womans work is never done..Thats so so true..Have a good evening :wave:

Donna..I am sorry that you are tired..I know that the meds are doing it..but you need them.. I hope that your Dr. can help you and change them to something that wont make you so tired.. Way To Go :cp: :cp: on the food choices..really.. I think that you did good..It could have been worse.. Maybe you dont cause you ate the cake and ice cream.. but I do..You made up for it by no dinner..so I think you did great..Thank you for Jim's BD wishes..He is sooo young isnt he :lol: :lol:..he wishes..
I thought the Barbie doll thing was too funny also..:lol: Yes I will be soo busy this week..that it will fly by and then its off to my favorite place.. I sure hope that Isabel doesnt stop us..Have a good evening :wave:

Dana..Hope that things are good with you too..How Is Brett doing?? What are they saying about Isabel there???A friend told me today that there might not be school here Friday if they predict high winds and all..We are watching the weather real close..I pray that everyone will be ok and out of harms way..Have a good evening :wave:

Kris..I am glad that you enjoyed the Concert..I know the feeling about eating like a :ink:..but this will be our last Hurahhhh..sorta speak..Thanks for the info on Target.. I will be on a walking program when we return from the beach.. I need some things for walking.. Danskin is a great brand..Have a good evening :wave:

Sheree.... Hope that you have a good evening and post soon..I miss hearing from you..Hope tha all is well with you and yours..

Summer you post these thorough posts to everyone, everyday. It tires me out to read a paragraph to each person. You are such a delight girlfriend. What hotel are yall staying at? I would call down there on thursday to be sure they will allow yall in before making the trip. I know you probably can hear that much on the news but you never know. It could hit the border of NC and SC and it may go on up even further but it looks to me like the outerbands are nearly on our coast as it is. You probably won't notice a difference with MB's winds anyway. I bet it's beautiful down there. How long do you plan to be gone? As for brett, his sugar was 242 this morning. It's NEVER been that high in the morning before breakfast. I'm wondering if it's high because he's still on antibiotics. I'm going to email the nurse practitioner to see what she thinks. He had a good number at bedtime lastnight but for the most part, he's still on the higher end in his tests.

Daphne I'm glad she is doing so well. When you get the time maybe you can explain how that works. I'd like to know more about it. Does it have a lot of success rates? I guess it has to beat that ketogenic diet anyway. So they have like a wire or something ran from one incision to the other. My dad will have something similiar to that done early next month. His device will be under the skin in his back and 2 electronic wires ran into his spine into a nerve that's pinched. His worked real well for his pain. I think it's interesting what can be done to help seizures though. I'm sorry I missed your call.

Rosey sorry you didn't win at bingo but like you said, it's nice to get out regardless and sometimes things are just too fun whether you win or lose.

Sherry I'm looking for some house progress pictures. :lol:

Hi to donna, kris, glen, and anyone else missed. I've got to run eat a bite for breakfast. DH is gone to cut his mom's grass and he just informed me that he has another job to do starting tomorrow. I enjoy my alone time though. BTW we did take the boys to the football game on friday. We lost 21 to 0 but it's a team that normally beats us 60 to 0 and it was only 7 to 0 halftime so it was a good game. It was non-conference so it didn't hurt them anyway. Logan was so funny. He had never been to one and brett has but he was 2 about the last time he did. Logan's first question was "where is the blimp"? :lol: Then he wouldn't quit watching the cheerleaders. DH had to keep telling him where the game was. :lol: One time the cheerleaders did a pyramid and they all landed their dismounts and logan stood up and clapped and at the same moment the opposing team scored. We had to tell him that wasn't a good thing and he said but they all landed and didn't fall down. He yelled one time "let the cheerleaders play". :lol: We got so tickled over that. DH had 2 friends back in highschool that were boy cheerleaders. They weren't "gay" or anything but could out do the girls in somersaults and such and really made that team look awesome. There are a lot of guys who do that now.

Well I will try to post later on but I need to get some more things going here. These school days really fly and I wouldn't be suprised if the school doesn't call today around lunch time about brett's sugar.

Hey guys...Hope your days all get better. I am back in the saddle again today. I am going to journal, no matter how hard it is. I get busy and forget......I am also going to walk every day for at least 20 minutes. I promise. Thinking of you all and hoping to get to be a barbie soon! :)

Kris

Big important days for two of us today.

Summer, my prayers are with you and Jim and await anxiously for the good report from the oncologist. :)

Rosey, I'm holding your hand too (As Summer says) as you accompany Steve at his work place. I pray for good news as well.

Dana, How much longer is Brett to be on the antibiotic? Did you get with the nurse practitioner about the elevated count this morning? That was so funny about how Logan reacted to the cheerleaders at the football game! :) :D :lol: I would of loved to see that. :D

Daphne, so glad Megan did well with the surgery yesterday. I can imagine you are exhausted. I pray for speedy results and recovery. How are you managing to stay OP through all this? It would be very difficult for me.

Kris, We are right along with you and to me all of us are already barbie dolls! We just have a different look than the traditional one! LOL It will not take you long with your motivation and determination to get right back in with your walking, journaling and drinking water. ;)

Glen, hello! :wave: I was reading a tip on somewhere that we should buy the frozen meals when you can because the portion sizes are the right amount. Although if you are watching the sodium content they can blow you out of the water. But, I'm finding that is a struggle of mine is size of portions. I don't always measure things out and eye them and maybe that is another reason why I gained last week on top of the muscle increasing. Just a little suggestion. :)

Sheree, need to see pictures!! I bet the house is really coming along now.

Guys, I don't understand it but I've seen "defender4god" on my aol buddy list several times in the last few days and although I should of said something I didn't. Anyway, Kim has yet to update us. I hope all is well! :?:

My weigh in is tomorrow and you all may be aware. I have not exercised at the gym all week but did some intense activities at home with house blessing and carpet cleaning. So, that does count. Anyway keep your fingers :crossed: for a better weigh in for me tomorrow although with the rest of you all are facing today my weigh in is very trivial. Still watching the hurricane and even though it's been downgraded to a category 3 still is a dangerous storm. I just pray that IF it hits land it will not be as damaging as we all fear. My sil lives on the Jersey shore and it could even hit there as well as those people we stayed with while there with the nice boat. In fact, Jim just spoke with them yesterday and they are very concerned about it coming their way.

Well, going to end for now. I hope I addressed everyone. If I didn't I'm sorry and it wasn't intentional. I could never be as good as Summer is. :) :no:

Donna thanks for reminding me to get with that nurse. I've totally forgotten and I will ask her in a minute. I wanted to mention to you that back when tracy posted on here she had encountered that same issue with kim being online and not posting on here. From what I recall, it was one of her sons when tracy tried to chat with them they said it wasn't their mom. I guess they all sign on using that one name. All my family does. Maybe you could ask them how she is? And see who responds or ignores you. :lol: I've heard people try to IM me but I don't even have that installed anymore. it shows I'm online but I don't have a way of replying right now. That happened when I had that worm and I"ve never fixed it back to IM on there.

Anyway, I need to run and email someone right quick but was checking in to see if rosey or summer had an update.

Hello Everyone.. I just wanted to come in and tell you that the Doctor said that Jim is CANCER FREE..THANK THE GOOD LORD..
I also want to say a BIG THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS AND KIND CARING CONCERN For Jim and me..
We are so relieved with this news...I started crying with joy when the doctor said that...Jim did too...I cant tell you all how those words made me feel.. I just wanted you all to know that as you all have made this journey more bareable..
God Bless Each and Everyone of You...
I Love You All..
I will be back later..I am making dinner..We were going out to eat but decided to come home..to just relax and take in the great news..:dancer: :dancer: :cp: :cp:...

Wahoooooo! Yea for Jim! Wahooo yay for Summer......

:bravo: :bravo: :bravo: :balloons: :bravo: :cp: :cp:

I'm so so so so so happy for you both!!!!!!!!!

Much love to you and Jim!

Donna

hi barbie dolls.

jim and summer you must be higher than
:cloud9: jim i am having a beer in your honour. glad you enjoyed your bd. summer i'm listening to last date by floyd crammer. have lots of fun in mb.
:grouphug: :) mr ken (glen)

Oh my gosh.. summer and jim i am sooooooooo happy for you both what a great relief..:cheers: :encore: :cloud9: :encore: ..now you can truly relax and enjoy life again and your vacation..love ya rosey:wave:

Hello everyone.. isnt that the best news about summers jim..i share in their joy..on our home front we just got back from the big meeting with mydh bosses..hes a welder at an oil refinery and when we got the letter from his dr saying he couldnt do his job any more..that about said it all.. the rest was just a formality..my dh is sad and depressed but its nothing we didnt expect.. we are just going down a different road now.. and mybe its will be better.. he is officially classified as disabled..and will not be returning to work..his long term disability will be some what less than what he gets now.. but we get to keep his medical and life insurance..he can collect this aslong as he needs to and it counts towards his retirement..i was so nervous at this meeting..but am releaved it s over and the tension has gone.. we have tons of paper work to fill out..i can deal with anything when i can see whats in front of me..the most important thing is that my dh gets better..i also want to thank all of you for being there for me..i couldnt have gone thru all this without all of you to listen and hold my hand..i truly needed you all ..so thankyou soooooooo much..will keep you all in my heart..:encore: :love: :encore:..rosey :wave:

Mixed emotions yesterday. On the up side is Summer's Jim free of cancer and on the down side is Rosey's Steve is not able to go back to his job.

I'm truly sorry, Rosey but I do believe you were expecting just what happened. Always will be here to hold your hand. So with that some things are not changing. :grouphug: I hope Steve isn't too down about this, I know how retirement effects some men but when it's a "forced" retirement then it does make a difference. My prayers and love are with you.

Daphne, how is Megan doing? Dana, how is Brett's sugar now?

Kris, I weighed myself this morning. I lost the 2.5 pounds I gained the previous week. :encore: :bravo: :cp: :D Are you walking? Did you drink your water yesterday? Did you journal? :drill: :lol: I'm sure you did all those things because you are determined and will prevail! I believe in you!

Sheree, how is WW working for you? How is the house coming along? I guess you probably don't have that much time any more since you are teaching also to post. We are still here for you. :)

Glen, Mr. Ken! :) Thanks for building us up! How is your week going?

Summer are you still on :cloud9: I would be!!!! I was dancing and saying woooo hooooo when I talked to you yesterday! I know that is a LOAD off your shoulders now. Now for the hurricane.... :dizzy: :faint:

Well, gotta get ready to go to my ladies bible study. I just saw Elena off it's "see you at the pole day" and also picture day. She had to bring a lizard too. If we could only make it a little more complicated! :lol:

TTFN
Donna

Donna I had missed the "pole day" thing. I saw the kids as they broke out of their prayer circle this morning and I was thinking it was this evening. You know prayer on school grounds is illegal so I thought they had to do it when school wasn't going on. I would have liked to have joined it. There was a good many kids there though. Donna tell me more about your version of WW. You don't attend meetings do you? You pay online or something. I'd like to try that but like I said before, I don't use credit cards anymore and the least amount of money involved the better. That would mean for me, probably, no meetings at this point. With all the advice from you guys, I'd probably get the help I need to count points.

Summer I'm so thankful it's over for you guys. As for the hurricane, MB is under tropical storm warnings with winds around 75 mph right now. I think it will all be fine for you guys but I certainly would call to be sure it's ok to come on down there before you got too far. I don't know locally what they would be saying but I hope you guys can go and take some pictures and think of us. :)

Rosey a lot of people are dealing with early retirement for many reasons. My mom faced it with her employer of 35 years selling to another company. She's retiring from one job and is getting rehired through new company so she can draw retirement and her paycheck too. It's working to her advantage but wasn't looking that way not so many weeks ago. The new plant is a lot more computerized and mama set in her old ways of 35 years on the job, she froze when she heard that and they fazed out her job. She will move to another dept. Also my MIL is having rotator cuff surgery next monday and she was retired and went back to work in the same day cause of a 200 person layoff and they finally moved her. Now she's going to try workman's comp. and be out about 6 weeks and who knows what it will be after surgery. It all depends on the success of it. At any rate, the health of you DH is what's more important. You WILL have to find something for him to get out of your hair during day though want you?? :lol:

Brett's sugar seemed to have came down some lastnight and this morning it wasn't too bad, 177. I've seen worse and he finishes his antibiotics this evening. I will fax in his sugars on friday and let the dr. make changes if needed.

Well hi to everyone else out there. I've been to walmart, have a b-day party on friday and somebody will have to start on christmas shopping SOON if there is going to be any.

How could I forget to say congrats to donna for losing that weight that found her last week!! You're SO close to your 10% goal. How exciting!! :cb:

Hi everyone.. im so releaved about the final decsion..its the not knowing thats the worst..its what we expected and i just spent the morning helping my dh fill out the paper work..they want to know everything about you:?: ..my dh is a bit depressed.. he knew it was coming but his work has been such a big part of his life that he said he wanted to retire but not this way..as he gets stronger and able to get around more he will be happier.. and yes hes in my HAIR :lol: :?: :lol: .. but were dealing with it..we are just going down a diff road and we will be fine..we are making plans for what we want to do..when hes better.. and number one on my list and dh has agreed is driving to minnesota to visit my mom who is 81 and i have not seen in 3 yrs altho i talk to her several times a week..probably not till spring but its nice to talk about some positive things for a change.. and to make some plans on what the furture will hold..so if i am to go traveling i want to wow my family by being smaller.. so its good incentive for me to get back with the program..ive been good its called the "stress"diet wouldnt recomend it tho..now i can concentrate on what i should be doing..donna wtg on your loss by theway..and thnakyou everyone for your concern about me..your all just the best..will check in later rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone..Please forgive me for not posting earlier.. I have been so busy these last few days..Please let me say again..
A BIG THANK-YOU TO ALL OF YOU..FOR BEING HERE AND HELPING ME THROUGH A LONG HARD JOURNEY..but we made it Thank the Good Lord and now we are going to go and get some much needed time together to relax and just be...We are leaving Saturday really early in the am around 5:00am..I want to be at the motel by 3:00..check in time..
We have been getting our patio ready for all the high winds and rain that is on its way..also..I got a earlier hair appointment for 1:00 pm instead of 3:00....The weather man said the storm will start around 5:00 so I am hoping to be home long before that..
I am praying that Isable does not harm anyone...I just wish she would fizzle out to sea and leave the coast line alone..
I am going to buy a disposible camera and take pictures..I will have them put on a CD so I can show them to all of you when we return..I am so excited..

Rosey..{{{{{{{{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}}}}} :grouphug:..I know that this is not what Steve wanted to hear or you either..No one wants to go out on retirement like this.. I know that its hard to deal with but I know that both of you will adjust..I will always be here for you to vent and hold your hand too.. I think the trip to see your Mom is wonderful..Like you said its such a relief to make good plans for a change.. I know what you mean there...I hope that you both can feel better about all of this real soon.. I am looking forward to getting on the diet plan and exercising when we get back from the beach.... You have done so good Rosey with your WW durring all these stressful times.. I am so impressed..I know that you will continue giving your best..Thank-you so much for all your support and caring and prayers through all of my stressful times and I will always be here to support you also...God Bless you and yours... :wave:

Donna...WAY TO GO ON YOUR 2.5 POUNDS LOSS.. I knew that you would do it :bravo: Yes Donna I have been :dancer: up a storm..too.. I am really so thankful we got great news.. I cant tell you the relief we both felt..and now its time to go on with other things and get both of us back in shape..I am really going to get with it when we get home..God Bless you for all of your support and caring and prayers through all of this when you had alot going on with you too sweetie... Just know that I will always be here for you too..I am praying that Isabel doesnt do anything in your area. or anyone else's. I heard on the news that maybe just winds and rain.. like here..so we are keeping a watchful eye on all of this.. I hope that your Bible class was good and I can just picture all of this going on with Elena and a lizard too :lol:..Atleast its now a snake..:faint: I could not handle that one :lol:

Dana...That was such a sweet thing to say about my talking to each person....thank you..I dont know any other way :lol:
I am glad that Brett.s sugar was down.. Did you get a chance to speak to the nurse??I hope that its stays down for him.. I am sure that the Dr. can ajust his meds to help.. like you said..I cant never understand why they had to make it illegal to pray anywhere if you chose to do so.. I wont get into that..cause I can go on and on...I just think its wrong of the government to do that..I am going to call down to MB and see what is going on before we go..I had planned on doing that but that was great advice.. I cant even think about Christmas shopping yet..You are really organized to do that..Way To Go..and really nows the time to find some really good buys for Christmas..I meant to to tell you that I thought it was so cute of Logan looking at the cheerleaders..They grow up so quick..:lol:
As far as WW goes.. If you have a check card from your Bank..you can use that to pay for WW on line. I believe they are running a special for 59.00 that covers membership fee and 3 months of WW..After that its 14.00 per month..Check with Donna..and see.. I know that I am going to try to join on line when we get back..or follow a plan of my own...I know what to do its just doing it. I do understand about the money part..it is so hard when money is tight..Like you said..You can do your own thing and follow points too..I will prob do that too..we can do it together..
I want to Thank you for all your kind support...caring and prayers durring all these stressful times..Enjoy the BD party on Friday..Wave:

Kris..Thank you for all your kind caring support and prayers..and the WaHOOOOOOOOO TOOO.:lol:.. It feels so good to be able to say.....WAHOOOOOOOOOO.:wave:

Glen.....I mean Ken....Yes please have that beer and Thank-you for all your kind support and prayers..I will have a toast when we get to the beach..I cant wait..also we are higher than :cloud9:..We will be on that cloud for sometime..cause its wonderful up there :wave:

Daphne.. I am keeping Megan in my prayers...How is she doing??? I want you to know that the :angel: is still there watching over you all...
God Bless you all...:wave:

Sheree.. I am sure that you have been real busy with school and your house.and all.....Please try to let us all know how you are doing..as we all miss you :wave:

Kim...I dont know that you will see this..but if you do.. I would hope that you will let us all know how you are...If you are able to...as we are worried about you..

Well I am going to bed now..Alot to do tomorrow.. I hope and pray that Isabel will not harm anyone..I am going to get my hair done and I hope that I can get home before it gets bad..
I hope all of you have a safe day tomorrow..I will keep all of you in my prayers..Good Night and God Bless you all..My Dear Wonderful Friends..

Wow so much has happened...but doesn't it always when I am away..
I don't have time (as you all know) to post to you indvidually..I just have to Praise GOD for teh cancer free Jim...I will remember to thank God in my prayers tonight for his recovery!!! Amen!

I am busy busy busy...trying to teach..run this family...clean house (what is that) and work out... so unfortunately the computer is on the way back burner....I am sorry and I will try to every once in a while pop..thank you to all of you for haning in there and mentioning me. I love you all and hope things go well with you guys...
Here is an updated photo...
God Bless you
Daphne happy birthday early!!!!

another picture

Morning everyone..wow sheree awsome house pics its sure going up fast..and understand how busy you are..its a pretty day here... sunny..but cool..weve had frost and ice every morning now and all the leaves are turning color..still filling out paper work for dh.. they want to know everything including our underware size..:lol: :o :lol: ..i am trying to get back to normal whatever that is..i have 2 goals this week.. to finnish my card order and to get the back bedrm cleaned out..have been back on ww pts since yesterday..i mean following it to the letter..last nite i was starving so popped some air pop popcorn and drank alot of water..it filled up the empty places but kept me running to the br all nite(is that exercise:lol: )..it sure helps to write everything down..hope every ones having a great day talk later rosey:wave:

Sometimes I get so involved in the day I forget I should post an entry! I'm so sorry it's taken me all day to post. Rosey, I can only imagine all the paper work you have to fill out and I am glad that you are planning a trip to see your mother for you have been wanting to go as long as I have known you. You need to do this.

Summer, are you ok with the hurricane? I know NC and Virginia have been hit hard and even though it isn't as strong as it was once feared Isabel still was a strong storm. However, I think MB was spared and you should be able to go to your beloved MB on Saturday with no troubles. I haven't spoken to my Dad so I don't know about his house but I don't expect there was anything like NC got. Although his house is near the NC/SC line.

Sheree, your house is really shaping up fast! I can't believe how far along they have come already. When do you expect completion?

Daphne, how is Megan doing? How are YOU doing??

What a great feeling to put on capri pants I just bought in June for our NJ trip to find they are probably a good size too big now! I love this feeling!!

Dana, I meant to answer you with your question on WW online. I don't recall if you can use a check number so they can debit your checking account or not. Some places do that. I'll have to look into that but I paid the same amount that Summer was saying for the three months then 14.95 a month after that. I am just getting into my third month in the next couple of weeks. Although you are really left on your own sorta speak with online, you have all the tools you need. You have your food journal that you record your daily intake and it gives you many recipes and even a menu planner plus you can specialize it for a balanced menu or a low carb whatever your preference. You have a community you can get advice from and you have the points calculator that has many, many different foods that you can just put the name of in it and it gives you the point value of that. OH! And my favorite is the recipie builder where you can put in your favorite recipes and it figures out the point value of that recipe. If you can't afford this right now I will help you all that I can to get you going if you choose to do this. Although I put this expense off so long and when I finally put my money where my mouth was sorta speak I finally got serious. I have a food companion and I have this so together that helps.

I really didn't think I would like the flex point system but it really does give you flexibility you didn't feel like you had before. Although I wish you could carry over your activity points still.

Well, gotta go. One more day then it's finally the weekend. LOL

TTFN!

Donna

another one of the barbie's has been found. your housse looks good sherree.
toronto is the tail end of the storm tomorrow with high winds and rain.
summer have great time in mb :grouphug: to all the dolls from ken

Morning everyone..we had a hard frost last nite.. theres ice in our puddles..:( ..im not ready for winter...im having a hard time adjusting with the dh home all the time..hes at therapy today and so i have some time alone..sometimes i have to tell him to leave me alone and it makes me feel really bad but just cant help it..as he gets better tho and his activities are increased it should get better..i have so much to get done and he wants all my time exclusively ..i know its becuz hes so bored..now wouldnt i feel even worse if he didnt want me at all:lol: :?: :lol: ..the grass is always greener...i sure hope that hurricane didnt do any damage to any of you..did you get bad weather ?? and summer hope it doesnt spoil your vacation..saw on the morning news all the damage along the cape hatteras coast..daphnee how is megan doing ?? and how are you coping..i have been real faithful to my allowed pts.. am not doing the flex pts tho..my dd explained it to me but am still following the old way..will check in later.. want to take advantage of my time and work on my cards while you know who is not needing my attentions..:lol: rosey:wave:

Sorry having a bad migrain for 2 or 3 days now. It is worse toda. WIsh I could die at this point it is so bad. Megan is dong better at least. I will post when I feel better.
D

I was just checking to see if summer posted today. Hopefully she will yet. I know that 17 people were killed from that hurricane and millions without power up that way. Hope she's ok and can drop us a line before heading to MB.

daphne I'm so sorry you are dealing with those migraines. How terrible. Do you have anything prescriptive for them? Hope it's over by now. I miss hearing from you.

Well I need to run and take my bath. I didn't go to the ball game tonight but they will be back home in 2 weeks for homecoming so we'll make it then. I have to take kids to kevin's neice's birthday party tomorrow. She will 4 on the 21st. It's at a place called Kid City which is like a huge indoor playground. It's about 45 minutes from here and DH has to work so I have to go at it alone. I hope I find it and we make it there ok.

They upped brett's insulin but I still dont think it will be enough. He was 367 just prior to supper but of course he hasn't had the new doses yet. His supper dose stayed the same. Hope you all have a great weekend and I hope to post again soon.

where are the barbie dolls? i guess your out with your ken dolls (husbands) i gained this week.summer post soon please :) glen

I guess summer is sunning her self down at the beach by now. I don't recall how long they would be gone but wish them well and hope they have a wonderful rested time. :)

We went to the party and it went pretty well. It was at Kid City which is a big indoor playground. The twins ate cake but the rest of us haven't and were headed to eat out for supper on the way home and the boys couldn't stop arguing so DH turned the car around. I hope that doesn't mean I have to whip something up again. I cooked lunch. Anyway, nothing is going on here but thought I would check in anyway. Sorry you gained glen but your record will show you will lose a big one this next week.

I forgot to mention yesterday that my mom bought laken a small trampoline and "I've" really enjoyed it already. :lol:

LOL Dana I can just see you jumping on the trampoline! I am feeling better today finally. Megan is doing better as well. I had a gain of 1.4 this week. I knew that I would. It sucked being stuck here at home all week. I hope to post more now that Megan will be back in school Monday and I will be free again. So far Walmart is working for now. I was able to get onto the board to post at least. I will have to see if I am able to post. I was going to go back and read the prior post but don't have the patience for it. So I hope that I don't offend anyone. Have a great day everyone!
Daphne

Morning everyone..so sorry for those who gained ...you will do better this week including me..we went for a drive yesterday and dh wanted to eat at his favorite chineses rest. buffet lunch..oh boy was it good and even tho i didnt take seconds i couldnt even calculate the pts i ate:?: but ate zero pt soup for dinner..so maybe didnt do to much damage..today is bingo day..so hope im a winner..its been a while since ive won but its the getting away and doing something fun thats the best...dana ..you bouncing on a trampoline gave me a chuckle.. you go girl..my grandkids have one and theyare always trying to get me on it..i hope summer and jim are having the best time..will check in later..happy sunday everyone..rosey:wave:

Hey guys! :wave: I am trusting that Summer is having a relaxing time at Myrtle Beach right now. It just would of been nice to have heard from her before she left. She may not have been able to if they didn't have any power. :(

My Dad returned home yesterday from checking out any damage done to his place and it all looked great. So, again the ocean front property has survived. :bravo:

Daphne, I am glad your migraine is over with and that Megan is doing well. I can understand how you gained with the stress and just being home-bound for the week. It will get better. :)

Kris, are you away again this weekend? Hope all is going well.

Glen, sorry about the gain and I'm keeping my fingers :crossed: that next weekend will show a loss.

Dana, what a hoot imagining you on that trampoline! :lol: :D :) I don't think I could do that. Too chicken :chicken:

Rosey, I'm going to have to ask for the zero point soup recipe from you. I seem to have lost it and it is getting to be soup weather soon.

Had a good weekend. Except still very fatigued. I on purpose did not take my new medication yesterday and today was much more alert for teaching my class this morning. I know now that it's the medicine. I am going to try and take it maybe every other day. I have to be alert this Friday when I'm the one driving to Atlanta for the conference. I wish one of my other sisters would drive. :dizzy: :rolleyes: Progress reports come out this week. I know that Elena's first one is not going to be a pretty sight but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Well, going to call it a day. Take care and I'll write more tomorrow.

Goodnight!

:wave:

hey guys I am here. Just busy and not feeling great. I have allergies and the fall and spring tend to be the worst times for me. Ragweed and hayfever in the fall and cottonwood, pollen, and hayfever in the spring. I am taking Claritin, so that should help.

Busy week on tap here at work What is going on with all of you this week? Just a poll....

If my husband was going to stay home and take care of our kids (hypotheically, mind you...) and you all were working-outside-of-the-home women, would you let my husband watch your children, too?

Hi everyone..sorry im posting so late..had to stay off the puter to keep the phone line open..dh had drs apt today with reg dr..got his meds and thyroid checked and more papers filled out..its beautiful here today..all fall colors and sun shining..hope you all are having a good day and sticking to your diet plan..im doing ok will check in later..rosey :wave:

Hi guys. Just a quick short post here. Rosey enjoy that sun. We've had torrential rain today. I bet 2 to 3 inches already. We've been under a flood warning. Did you tell us about bingo? I'm too lazy to go back a page to refresh my memory. I have got a few more stamps from ebay. I'm excited to work on some christmas cards soon with some new stamps I got. I have a couple stamps that I"m not sure how to color. I'm going to send you some embossed to see what you would do.

Summer I miss you terribly and don't remember when you're coming back but hope you're having a bash!

Kris to answer your poll, I don't know your DH so he probably wouldn't keep my kids and I WOULD NOT allow my DH to keep someone's kids but however if I did know your DH and new how he was with children then certainly I would leave my children with him. Is he considering being a Mr. Mom in the future? My brother in law did that for a while due to being laid off from work and my daughter's vision teacher's DH did as well last year.

Donna I"m glad your dad's beach house didn't suffer any damage. Did yall lose a house during Hugo? Did yall have all of this heavy rain we've had? I love to hear it and the coolness of the weather makes me wanna be lazy.

Hi sherry and glen. Hope you guys are doing well on this monday that's nearly over.

I'm sorry if I missed anyone. It's not intentional. I have to run give laken a bath and take one myself in less than 13 minutes to watch tv at 9. Our washer tore up lastnight. It's sitting in our back yard. It's 10 years old so it was due I guess. We will do without for a few days and I can wash up at my moms and dry down here. Well at any rate, hope you all have a super night and see ya on terrific tuesday! BTW, I'm finally getting my hair cut on thursday and it's long over due as well.

Morning everyone..another beautiful fall day here..i was up early and had coffee out on the deck..it was chilly enough for a sweater but i so enjoy those few quiet moments for myself..by the way i was not a winner at bingo sunday nite.. got close several times..but we sit in a no smoking glassed in room and every one in there is a character(hmmmm that couldnt be me im describing)we have such a good time and laugh alot..today i plan to get that back bedroom cleaned out..i have been procrastinating..i wish it would just clean itself:lol: :?: :lol: ..so how are all of you today..have been thinking of summer and jim and hope they are having a great time..dana will be glad to look at your cards and help..donna..hope your medication is helping and not making you so sleepy..ill bet elana did better on her evaluation than you thought..kris are your allergies any better..not sure what you are asking about your dh and kids..does that mean he wants to be a mr mom??glen..mr ken.. and sheree..hello to you too..and daphnee HAPPY BIRTHDAY..it is your big day today isnt it??:cp: :hb: :hat: :balloons: :cp: ..hope meagan and you are better..and that you have agreat day..well the back room is haunting me so had better get at it.. will check in later..have a great day everyone and stay on your diet plan..no excuses:nono: and that goes double for me.. sofar ive been doing great..rosey :wave:

Rosey I will get those stamp picture mailed to you hopefully tomorrow so you can show me what you would do and I'll send you some extras if you want to use them as well.

Today Brett was bit by my little dog and we had to take him to the ER for a couple hours just to get antibiotics. They want to be sure it doesn't get infected and said it still can and have to have a stronger med. I took him to the ER cause it looked bad. It was on his nose and upper lip and it wouldn't stop bleeding to tell how bad it was. It looked like the cut on the nose was all the way through. He was bleeding on the inside of his nose as well so i couldn't tell. He's on medicaid now so we don't pay the bill and better be safe than sorry with his diabetes.

Well hate to cut it short but going to the ER has put a damper in my evening and I"m behind to say the least. Hi to everyone and hope you're having a better evening than i am.

First of all :hb: to Daphne!!! :bravo: :dancer: :balloons:

Kris, as for your question. I would have to know the man really good before I left my child with him during the time I was at work. Jim and I both don't believe that boys should even baby sit. I had a friend who sexually molested a friend of their daughters and it devastated the family of course. They had no idea of what kind of man he was. He ended up comitting suicide he couldn't live with himself. I'm not saying your dh is that kind of person. He probably isn't but I just find it a little uncomfortable unless like I said I knew him very, very well.

Rosey, your weather this morning sounded wonderful! We had a pretty day also but it still gets a little warm later on in the day. It poured on us really hard last night. Oh, BTW Elena did not even pass her math exam last week. :( :cry: The medicine is getting better since I now just take it every other day. It was driving me crazy I was just so exhausted all the time.

Dana, sorry that your dog bit Brett. How horrible! Why did your dog bite him? I hope he is ok. What a way to end the day. I hope you were able to slip into a hot relaxing bubble bath. :bubbles: I myself am trying to stay out of Elena's way as she is STILL doing her homework. It's unbelievable how much time she drags all this out. It took her two hours to do her math earlier. (it was only one page simple adding) And now we are on English. The teacher has loaded her up on that and I have the timer on to help her stay focused but it doesn't help. I'm doomed. :dizzy:

Sheree, Glen, Summer and the birthday girl Daphne :wave: I hope you all have a great evening..

P.S. Summer, I hope you are having a blast!!! :cb: :cb: :cp: :cp: :cheers:

Hey everyone..Happy birthday Daphne..
I am sorry Dana about your son being bit...why did your dog do that?? How does it look now that the blood is gone..
Kris I would let me hubby take care of the kids..though he would have to have things organized for the kids to do during the day so he was not just sitting idol with them...like gymnastics or some sports. Sorry for your allergies...bless your heart
Rosey we are having the same weather as you are...getting cold in the am and then the sun comes out during the day and it is beautiful but chilly..
Glen you will loose this week..
Summer hope you are having a good vacation..
Donna how ya doing? I understand that medicine makes you loopy or tired huh?? What do you teach? I must have forgotten.
Well off to gymnastics today..
Oh yeah we traded our truck in yesterday and got a HOnda Pilot..
It was our 14 year anniv. this past weekend.
chat soon....

Great to hear from you 2. The dog bit brett because of 3 times in a row of taunting her. The first time she raised her lip and did her "monkey teeth" thing. (that's what dh calls it) and the second she growled and the 3rd. well you know how the story ends. It's just a little more than a scratch. She's never bit anyone like that before and she's 5 years old. The ER is suppose to notify animal control tomorrow cause it's their procedure. I know everyone says this but my dog truly is the sweetest thing and anyone that's been here knows how the boys can bother her to the point of growling. She can't talk and can only do physical things. I'm not condoning what she did and if she progresses into behavior like that, as bad as it will hurt me cause she's like a child to me, I would have to give her away.

Is a Pilot like a SUV sheree? We're going to have a cool night tonight. Low 50's is what I've heard.

welcome bacck sherree and h.a. # 14.
summer hope you had greaat mb holidday. brettt get well soon
:) glen

Just a quick note.............

I lost another 1.5 pounds!!!!! I am less than a pound away from my 10% goal!!!! :D :lol: :cheers: :bravo:

TTFN!

yea Donna! :) I am going to see the dr. on Friday...a big step for me. I hate drs. actually, it isn't the dr that is the issue. it is the blasted scale! I have been at a plateau with my WW for about four weeks now. I am going to see if the "Wendie" plan will help. Class is busy and work is crazy. Glad to hear from all and hope you are doing well.

:dance: to donna hello to all the barbie dolls. happy birthday daphnee.
:) glen

Morning everyone.. way to go Donna..you are doing awesome and im so proud and happy for you:cp: :cb: :cp: ..keep it going..hello to everyone else...another pretty day here the dh is at pt today so im enjoying the alone time.. actually im procrastinating..:?: i hate to clean that back room and im almost done..but cant seem to make me get at it today:lol: :?: :lol: i will check in later to see how you all are..hope you have agreat day.. rosey:wave:

I totally understand about the dog...Our Spinger is the same way I tell the kids to leave her alone...lBUt if they keep on I tell them I hope that dog bites you because then you will learn to leave her alone..bless her heart...she puts up with a lot and will even look at me like HELP!!! Then I will have to step in if I am around...she knows better though and will stay by me so I can see what is going on..
Great for you Donna..10% is a wonderful goal to hit...Great job on WW!!!
Kris the Wendy plan works for some and you can do the FLex points just use your flex points at the beginning of the week and then ease off to your limited daily points to the last part of the week..that is what the wendy plan is I think!! Please correct me I am wrong guys... I do that ever so often to kick start the metabolism...
You poor thing Rosey..is there going to be any hobby your hubby can do when he is home or is everything he likes to do too hard???
I will add the pilot to my post here...better run...glad I popped in to see how things are...
Summer gone for awhile??
chat soon

our new addition

Love the new avatar picture sheree! You are looking great

Nice looking car, Sheree!

Kris, I won't be in town tomorrow but good luck with the doctor visit tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!

Daphne, I hope you had a good birthday!

Rosey, it was a chilly morning this morning again but already it's warming up. I love that!

Dana is Brett healing up ok from the dog bite? I know sometimes that is the only way the kids will learn that they can't do just any way they want to. Our dog has crowns in heaven for how well he is with Elena. He tolerates with a lot! LOL

Glen, Good luck this weekend with your weigh in!

Summer, I MISS YOU! I feel sure you are not missing us! LOL :lol: ;)

Going to have lunch with Elena at her school today. She wanted me to yesterday but I couldn't with bible study too. Tomorrow morning I am driving to Atlanta with my three sisters to see Beth Moore in a seminar. It's only one night but the conference starts tomorrow at 7 and resumes Saturday at noon. Of course we sleep in between! LOL LOL Wish me :lucky: driving into Atlanta. It's located downtown and I am very nervous about it since I don't go there often and NO ONE else with me is familiar with the city. :stress: :shrug:

Gotta go. I'll check with you all later tonight.

Donna

Donna-

I love Beth Moore. wish I had know she was going to be in TAL. That is only an hour and a half from here. Have fun. I can't wait to hear all about it!

Kris

Morning everyone.. who is Beth Moore??and summer i miss u too..donna..hope your excursion is traffic free..kris good luck at the drs..i dont like going either:?: dana..hows brett doing?? our litle dog has to be wathched around little kids toddlers(she will snap if pestered to much)she loves the older kids but they know to be gentle with her..i guess its something kids need to learn sorry brett got bit tho..we are watching my mil dog for her.. alittle terrier mix.. well she got away this am and we spent hrs looking for her..finally found her 1/2 mile from our house..boy for a little dog she moved fast..glad we got her back tho..daphnee.. hope you had a great b-day and hope you and meagan are doing well..glen have agreat weigh in mr ken..hello sheree.. its raining here today..and i have been procrastinating on that back room ughhhhhhhhhh..i have to do it tho..am off to town today to grocery shop.. have a list a mile long.. having the dh home all the time is upping my grocery bill..mostly things that he wants..:?: am trying to make good food choices and by not having the junk food here i wont be tempted..will check in later have agreat day everyone..rosey:wave:

You can't really tell much on brett. In fact he touched his nose today and a little scab fell off. It's healed so fast and doesn't look much more than if he scratched it with his own fingers or something.

Rosey get to work on that room! Right now!! I know what you mean about groceries. It's that way when the kids are home. I have the embossing samples in the mail box to be picked up tomorrow so you can see what i"m talking about. I've left several copies of each for you. The 2 bigger x-mas kind, I have just gotten yesterday and haven't even tried to color them. I can emboss all of them with different powders or inks if need too to make them look better. I have some white fluffy embossing powder. Have you ever used that? It doesn't show up much on white paper and haven't tried it on any other color yet.

I have no clue who beth moore is either. My DH went to school with a beth moore but I doubt it's the same. Donna i have no fear of atlanta at all. Well I wouldn't live there or anything but when my twins were infants, we had to take laken several times a month to atlanta and she had 12 surgeries there too. Just try to avoid the 2 rush hours is my only advice and look out for the other idiots. That's all you can do. Keep your eyes and mind on the road and tell those sisters of your to help you as well. I'm bad at getting into a great conversation and end up places I didn't intend to be going. :lol:

When was summer suppose to come home? I don't recall but we all sure do miss hearing from her.

Sheree that's a pretty car. I've only had one white car and it was an aerostar minivan years ago. Hard to keep clean but not any worse than my sister's black car. (I'm partial to red). How many does it seat?

I had my hair cut today and although I don't like to put my pictures on the thread for everyone to see, I may do it this time. :lol: It's cut just like my sisters but my hair is a bit thicker than hers and I know I won't be able to fix it this way in the morning.

It didn't matter how tiny the pict. was getting, it said it was still too big so I guess it won't be on here afterall.

Hello!

Well, I got much better directions and feel better about tomorrow. Beth Moore is a ladies Christian arthur and speaker. She has written so many bible studies which I have taken almost all of them. I saw her in Charlotte, NC a couple of years ago and came away from there with a re-newal of my faith in Christ. She is truly annointed and is being used by God. The singer CeCe Winans is supposed to be there as well. Kris, I purchased my ticket almost a year ago and was told I was crazy for doing that and impressed on my sisters to do it then as well and now they are glad they did because this general admission event was sold out only weeks after tickets were on sale. ;) :smug: :)

Rosey I remember when Jim was home how much more money we spent on food. He would go shopping with me and buy stuff I wouldn't normally buy but I did enjoy them as well but still the bill was higher. More transistions I guess my friend, this too will get better once he realizes. :) ;)

Dana, glad Brett's nose is much better. Youth is amazing isn't it? It's almost like you watch it heal. Like watching something in fast motion. :lol: Yes, I will have those sisters of mine to help me. LOL Don't worry! :D

Well, I'm going to post this and go to bed. I am so tired. :tired: I miss you Daphne and Summer. I hope everyone has a good weekend.

{{{hugs}}} :grouphug:
Donna

P.S. Pray I keep OP in Atlanta!

i hope summer is enjoying the time away after everything she's been through.
our whole family (13) is going to cuba for xmas. it will differant not seeing the snow and cold.
i hope all the dolls are op even with all your troubles. :) glen

Hi everyone.....thanks for the kick in the b-hind dana:lol: but did not get to that room yet:lol: :?: :lol: ..we had company yesterday afternoon and evening and today the dh had me go with him to his pt and to check on his moms place and get the maill etc etc..so im heading there after this post ..just got home and wanted to check e-mails and have a cup of tea first..so glen mr ken..cuba sounds sooooo exciting..do you have family there or is it just a vacation spot..and thanks for the encouagement to stay on pts.. iv been doing pretty good in spite of all the stress..kris how was the drs hope you are ok..donna..hope your trip was fun and inspiring..dana.. what style did you get your hair cut into..glad brett healed up from the dog bite..ill be looking for the embossed cards..daphnee..know you have your hands full..hugs for you..sheree..great car.. and the house looks great..when will it be done..summer.. we all miss you..well enuff the "no mans land ROOM awaits me"have agreat weekend everyone ..rosey :wave:

Hey.. where is everyone..sure hope its fun..i turned down a drive to look at all the fall colors today.. and its beautiful out..and have been cleaning the back room and hallway closets..boy what a trade huh:?: :lol: ..any ways i told my dh that when the mood strikes i had better get at it..and so i have ..am almost done..and hope tomorrow the suns out so we can take that drive..so the guys are out looking for you all:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: ill check in later to see what your all doing:p rosey :wave:

Nothing going on here. I took Brett to a birthday party of my baby cousin who turned 1 today. Her mom is expecting baby #2 already. This girl who goes to our church was there. She had her baby who will be 1 next tuesday and the baby sister of it who will be 2 weeks old on tuesday. Yes you hear that right. They are 11 months apart. Both babies seem so small. I know I had twins and had 3 that were 2 1/2 and under at the same time but it sounds different when you have 2 separate pregnancies in the same year.

Rosey enjoy those leaves. Ours really isn't changing yet. We had heavy rain today during a storm. I made about 4 christmas cards today. I sold a set of 4 today for $3.75 on ebay. They were left over from last year so I thought I would make some more early. I've also done real good selling children's paper back books too. My aunt works at the post office and told me when I sell them to mail them "media mail" and that it was cheaper. Of course the people who buy them pay the shipping but it's always impressing to them to pay less.

Rosey I'm proud of you for working on that room. My grandma sent me 3 beautiful hand made quilts today that she found at her sister's house. They had made them some time ago but never used them. One has crayons on it. They are all super looking anyway. They were in a trash bag and DH emptied garbage. I was so afraid he threw them away and for about 10 minutes that's what we thought happened. He went and asked the boys about them and thank goodness they had already found the bag, took 2 quilts out and put them on their beds. The other one was in the floor.

Well hate to run so fast but I have church tomorrow. If I think about it, I will email you all a picture of my hair. I can't fix it that way it's more like I always did it. Maybe I can even email you a picture of the way it looks now. Cut the same but I can't style it the way that girl does.

Hello Everyone..... I am BACK....:lol:..
I had no power at all before we left Saturday morning.. We had No Power starting Thursday early....It was a nightmare...
It was awful..No power no water and no phone...I was miserable..without all that...I gave my house keys to our neighbor and asked her to make sure I had everything turned off when the power did come on..I had to pack in the dark with a flashlight..and then I had to throw away everything out of the fridge and freezer..That was so hard to do in the dark..The whole neighborhood and surrounding places were without power..it was really bad..It was so dark durring the day due to the rain and storms and no power..really bad...alot of trees down.. scarey too..
I am glad that it finally came back on Wednesday. I called my neighbor from the beach and she said the power came back on and that I didnt leave anything on..I was sure I did..I am glad I didnt..
I teased the lady at the motel we stayed at.. I told her I drove for 8 hours to take a shower..She laughed and said she saw on the news how bad we got hit by the storm...I really did take a shower the first thing when we got there..... I had been using "baby wipes" for 2 days and that was enough of that for me......Yuck....:yikes: I could never do that for another day.. I told Jim that if we ever have another storm like that and no power I am going somewhere to stay untill its over..
We got home today Saturday the 26th.. around 6:00pm.. The first thing when I got home I had to clean the fridge out with Bleach water and mild soap (dawn)..There was no food inside..I threw out everything before I left but I had to clean it cause it sat like that for some days..without power and empty...
That was not on my list..but I had to do it before getting any food to put in it.. I am beat tired from all of that..adn uppacking.. I havent did laundry yet....but I will tomorrow..
Again I AM SO SORRY that I could not say good bye to all of you..I looked for internet service and could not find anything.at the beach...I didnt look real hard as we had alot of things to do at MB.. I hated to leave but I know that we will someday be there to stay..I love that place...
I missed all of you and I didnt get a chance to read up on what everyone has been doing..I hope that you all had a good week while I was away and that everyone is doing good..
Jim got some much needed relaxing..and so did I..The weather was beautiful..No rain untill we left this morning and that didnt last long..thank goodness..I hate driving in the rain..on the interstate...
I took pictures and I have to get them developed..
When I get them I will post them on the Yahoo site..
Well I am tired and I will try to get on here tomorrow.. I have to go to the store..No Food here :lol:
Goodnight To all of you and God Bless you all :angel: :wave:

welcome home summer :dance:
i didn't wieghht yesterdaay.
:) glen

Gosh summer what a mess with the power. I always worry about my hot water heater and my fish tanks when power is off. Our last storm (besides yesterday) we had a few weeks ago we had to go to bed with no power and I had forgotten what I had left on. During the night when it game back on, Laken's radio and light was on to say the least. Scared me to death. I'm so glad you're back though and can't wait to hear all about it. Was it warm enough for a tan??

Summer!!! :bravo: :cp: :cp: So glad to come home and see your post that you did go to MB and it was what I expected that you had no power before you left. What a nightmare :fr: that must of been. I can't imagine getting ready to leave for vacation and having to clean out your fridge and all before you leave because the power was out. I'm so very :sorry: sorry that it happened but so glad you were able to go and get the much rest you and Jim needed. :cloud9: One night last week the power kept going off and got right back on soon after. This happened about 7 times but although it was aggravating to have to reset the microwave clock and restart the computer and have it check for errors because of improper shut down I would rather have that then what you went through.

Well, in case you all were wondering how I did driving into Atlanta with my three sisters and all it went good. We found the hotel right off with those directions I found Thursday night it was only 2 turns once I got off of I-85. The reservations were there and we could walk to the Phillips Arena from the hotel so I parked the car and didn't get back in it till Saturday when the even was over. There were over 20,000 women there! It was unbelievable and CeCe Winans, Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell and the Praise Team was fabulous. :encore: :encore: I have come back a changed woman. And I don't feel I gained any weight either because even though the arena was close we still had to walk a few blocks. There were security everywhere and with the crowd of people walking together there was no fear of anything to happen to us. I am so glad I went and arrived home late Saturday night after shopping in Commerce Georgia at the outlets and then grabbed dinner with my sisters when we got home. Unfortunately, even though the room was perfect, the bed was so very comfortable I didn't sleep a wink being so tired from driving too I ended up with a migraine yesterday at church and had to have Jim to take me home. I feel much better today and got a much better night's rest last night than I have in weeks. :) In case you wondered, the other mom was to teach the sunday school class yesterday so I could go home.
Well, got to catch up on my laundry. I already did my bible study for Wed. morning and caught up on my email.
I hope everyone has a wonderful, OP day! (it's quite chilly here this morning!)
;)

:wave:

Donna

Hello Everyone... Well its a little chilly today..I am making Chili cause its a great day for it..I am so happy that we have electric..I hope that doesnt happen again.. I had to go to the store yesterday and try to restock the fridge..That was a task..
Today I am doing laundry and "Blessings"..Thats much needed..
I just want to say Hi to all of you..and now get into my diet and exercise thing..Later today we are walking..We did alot of walking at the beach..well as much as we could..we are so out of shape..:lol:..but it was wonderful just being there..

Donna...Thank-you for saying that Donna..it was a ordeal..but we left it here and had a great time at the beach..I felt so bad for our neighbors but they all said it wasnt to bad cause alot of them left too and the ones that didnt go out of town stayed with others untill the electric returned 4days later..:fr:..it was bad..
I am so happy you had a wonderful time and no probs finding the place..You sound so full of inspiration you are glowing..I can feel it..really..its wonderful..:sunny:..:cp: :cp:
Later today I am gonna try to post some pictures..I hope it works..:lol:..I know that you are busy today like me too..I sure hope that you electric stays on too..It was a nightmare here when it was out.. :yikes:..
I dont want that to happen to anyone..It was awful..
We had a wonderful time at the beach my favorite place..I cant wait to live there...Then I will be closer to you all...
Well I have to run so much to do..Womans work is never done :lol:
Have a great day..:wave:

I hope all of you have a wonderful day..
Lots of Love to you ALL..:wave:

Just a quick note tooo

Dana...What happened to Brett?? Is he alright..I sure hope so..Thank you for the welcome back..Hope you day is good.:wave:

Glen..Thank you for the welcome back.. Your trip to Cuba sounds really great..I am sure you will have a great time in the :sunny:in Cuba.. Have a great day..:wave:

Sheree..Your car is really nice..You look really good too..Hope all is well with you and yours..:wave:

Rosey.. I hope that all is well with you too..I know that before I left you were worried.. I hope that things are better.. Still have your hand..dont forget that.Yes I always spend more at the store with Jim being home..Its a man thing :lol:..Have a great day :wave:

Kris...I dont know why your are going to the Drs. but I wanted you to know I wish you all the best..Have agreat day :wave:

Daphne..I hope that you had a wonderful :hb: If I didnt tell you that before I left please except these Belated Birthday wishes..
:hb: :hb: :gift: :balloons: :hat:..Happy Belated Birthday Daphne..
Have a great day :wave:

Morning everyone..Just a quick post as im going with the dh to his pt in a few..welcome home summer and hello to all..to all inquring minds i did get that room cleaned and the hallway and the hallway closet..what a releif and what ajob ughhhhhh..also went to bingo last nite and i won $900 dollars whooooohooooooo was that fun..am still on cloud nine and have adrenalin running in my veins..hope you all have agreat day..will check in later rosey:wave:

Rosey are you kidding?? $900??? Oh my what a win!! Congrats. That would buy my christmas for the year. Have you started yet? I know why you're going with DH today. You're going shopping. :lol: Hope all is well with everyone. I am still doing around here and want to stamp some cards before sun down and that's not but about 1 1/2 hours here lately. Yes donna it certainly was chilly out this morning wasn't it.

Summer I got your pictures and I have been on that pier and to nascar cafe although I haven't eaten there before. The last couple years we didn't go out to boardwalk or barefoot landing. We used to visit both places each summer but we've gotten lazy last couple years and stayed in the campground. I'm not real sure about your hotel although it looks familiar. Glad you're back and power on at any rate.

Hi everyone..yes dana i really did win 900$'s and it was so fun..but i have not spent any of it yet..i have plans tho..next week we are going to anch for a drs apt.. so wallmart here i come..:lol: actually im being conservative and trying not to spend to much as we are not sure how long all this paper work will take and his last check from his job will be the end of oct..but for sure some will be used for xmas..and boy was it nice to get all that cleaning done..today i had to put up all my card stuff so we could use the dining rm table..now i have laundry bedding and general dusting etc and then will be ready for the other grandkids and dd and sil and his sister(visiting from minnesota)i havent seen them since the beginning of may..ive sure missed them..summer its so good to have you back..and the pictures where great.. and you looked beautiful and so relaxed my friend..glad you had agreat time and the eating.. well thats part of vacation and now that your back you will get in the swing of it..glen sorry you didnt weigh in..ill bet you had aloss tho mr ken..donna am glad you got so much inspiration from your trip and found the traveling not to stressful..kris hope you are ok.. are you on a trip again and did the dr give you good health report..daphnee.. havent heard from you in awhile hope you are ok..hugs for you and am thinking about you..sheree..you busy women..think of you too..well the dh is fixing me dinner:o that doent happen to often around here but hes bored and it keeps him busy:lol: he had gone down to the neighbors a few days ago and was talking about me..the reason i know is my girlfriend karen stopped to visit and was told what he said and she being my bestest friend told me..it was sweet and loving the words my dh said about me and really touched my soul as hes not a demonstrative person:love: ..my gosh i guess ill keep him:lol: will check in later rosey :wave:

Hello Everyone... I got the chili made and alot of laundry done.. All that laundry will take a few more days to complete..I dont have enough space to hang all the clothes I dont put in the dryer..and then there is towels and sheets and so forth to do yet... I got some of the house blessed. Been on the pooter trying to get it straight and on the phone with the tech support from Verizon..we got MSN 8 free with DSL but the CD would not load right so on the phone with them and that takes forever..:lol:..More to do tomorrow..Its got real chilly out tonight..the weather is changing..Burr..:lol:

Rosey.. I am so happy that you won big at Bingo.WAY TO GO....as I know that will help out so much..That was so nice to hear that Steve is being such a good husband..You both have been through so much and its been hard I know..:grouphug: Have fun a Walmart.. I love it there..They have everything anyone could need.. Well I think so anyway..:lol:..I am sure you will have fun with all of your company coming to vist..Yes I was so relaxed at the beach and Jim really needed that and he got some rest too..We both needed that..It was alot of fun.I am glad you liked the pictures...Now I am on the straight and narrow..All I have to do it look at that picture of me to give me inspriration..I looked awful..Thats not being vain its I feel bad to carring all this extra weight..
I started my diet today...and walking too..so I will need all your support and you always have mine..Have a great evening :wave:

Dana.. I am glad that you liked the pictures too.. I figured you had been to the Nascar Cafe.and the Pier. I told Jim that..Did you ever go to the Flea Market by the Water slide place???? I like that Flea Market..Alot of great things there...I wish they were open durring the week..but its only weekends..Sounds like you are doing real good with your cards.. I knew that they would sell cause they are beautiful. You and Rosey are so good at that..Hope you got alot down before sundown..:lol: that sounds funny to say..:lol:..I am so happy to have power I cant tell you..You never know how bad it si untill that happens.. I pray that never again..Have a great evening :wave:

Donna..I know that you are at a meeting..I loved talking to you for a few minutes before you had to go to your meetings tonight.. I hope all went well.. Have a great evening :wave:

Daphne..I hope that things are good with you and yours.. Please let us all know how you and Megan are doing..We all miss you..Have a great evening :wave:

Kris.. I hope that all is well with you too..Will you be in town now or another trip in store???Have a great evening :wave:

Glen..I know that you will be right back on track with your diet..Mr Ken..You can do it..I know you can...This Barbie want-to-be..thinks so and thats a real stretch me being a Barbie :lol:....Have a great evening :wave:

Sheree..I am sure you have been busy with school and the house..again your car is really nice and you look great..Have a great evening :wave:

I hope that eveyone has a great evening..and that I have not forgot anybody..I am tired :tired: and gonna go to bed early tonight..its been along day to...God Bless you all..:angel:

hey guys. I am in town for a while. Dr. put me on some new meds, so I'm having to adjust. Will write more later.

Morning everyone..its raining buckets this am..have had trouble sleeping the last few days..i guess its cuz im a worry wart..but feel really dragged out..have to go to the groc to get supplies for the company..and munchies for the grandkids..have got every thing done that i wanted too..the house looks nice..i had let things slide alot while nursing the dh..kris am glad to here from you..hope everythings ok with you..hello to all and will check in later..rosey :wave:

Hello Everyone.. Its been a long day..Still doing laundry and "Blessing"..that never ends.. Jim goes for a check-up tomorrow with PC Dr.He still has the whole... but it is closing at last..Maybe another few weeks and it will be all closed for good..
It was real chilly here this am and this afternoon it was nice. we took our walk and then it got chilly again this evening..
We had chili for dinner..It was a good night for it..Grapes for snack and we had tunafish for lunch..So I guess all in all we did pretty good diet wise today..I am really trying to stick to the diet this time..I need to get back in shape..It was so hard trying to walk at the beach..but we knew that we were out of shape so thats why we are trying to do this and feel better..Plus Jim's doctor told us that he need to lose weight and exercise to get better and so do I..

Rosey..I am sorry that its raining there...I know that when my house is clean I feel better too..I know that you are looking forward to your company coming..Yes worring can really make you tired. I know how you feel..Try to get plenty of rest... I know how hard it is to sleep at times when things are worring you...but I know you can do it...I am holding your hand :grouphug: and it will get better Rosey I know it...Have fun with your family and do something you love to do...Have a great evening :wave:

Kris...Glad to hear that you are in town..Hope that your new meds work for you..Let us all know how you are doing..Have a great everning :wave:

Where is everyone???? I hope that the rest of you are alright..
I am sending out the :cb: :cb: :cb::cb: to look for all of you..
I hope that they find you as I Miss You All..:wave: :flow2: :dancer:

hi to all the barbies.
summer: glad to hear you had great time and jim doing better. we can try to become a close resemblence to barrbie and ken
rosey way to go a bingo.
off to bed 4:00 am comes early glen

I made my 10% goal and then some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Lost 2.5 pounds and now I'm focusing on my goal!

This is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dancer: :cheers: :encore: :bravo: :balloons: :D :dancer: :cb: :cp: :cp: :encore:

WAHOOOOOOO Donna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:) :) :cb: :cb: :cb:

Hello Everyone....I've been busy all morning with pooter probs..again..:dizzy: I hope they are all solved now..
Jim has a appointment at 4:00 for PC doctor..so I have to hurry and ge things done to go..

Donna.. WAY TO GO!!!!!!! ON YOUR 2.5 POUNDS LOSS........... YOU ARE AWSOME!!!!!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FOR YOU
:balloons: :dancer:..I am so proud of you..I can only hope that I will do as good....I am gonna weigh myself today at the doctors so I will know the truth..and I am NOT looking forward to that..but I need to know so I can be happy about my losses..
Again Donna let me say.... WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND...AND..........YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... .

Glen (Mr Ken)..Thanks for the welcome home...Yes we can try to be Barbies..but if I get to be the old "Me" I will feel like Babrbie..:lol:
Wow Glen you have to get up early..I hope you got some rest..
Have a great day :wave:

I hope that everyone is having a great day..Hope to get back in here later. Where is everyone else today.:mag:......I miss you all....:mag:
:flow2: :wave: :dancer: :gossip:..:sunny:

Hi everyone..another cloudy day here but no rain..donna that is so awesome ..wtg on your loss:cp: :cp: :cp: its exciting isnt it..i am sooooooooo happy for you..summer hope jims apt goes well..and i too need to weigh so i know where im at:?: ive been good but i could be better..dana i got the card stuff and will play around with it after my company leaves..looks very interesting..hello to mr ken.. and kris hope youre feeling better..went to town again today:?: didnt plan on it but noticed they had case lot vegies on sale and wanted to get some and the dh didnt want to do it an so i went with to his pt and then to the store..what do you pay for a can of vegies like corn or beans or peas ??? not on sale we pay anywhere form 89cents a can to more than a dollar..so when they had a 24 can case for 10.99 that figured out to about 46 cents a can..we usually shop like that up here.. stock the pantry sort of speaking so i bought a case of each plus tomatoes..canned fruit and muchrooms too..its a good feeling sorta like having a big garden all put up without the work:lol: and our friends gave us a 1/4 of a moose so were set for winter..and by the way all the trees look with no leaves that could be soon:?: am so excited to see everyone tomorrow..will try and check in on you all but if you dont here from me im hugging my grandkids:lol: have a great wekend..rosey:wave:

way to go donna
sherree the :cb: are for you.
:) glen

Hello Everyone..Well we went to the Doctor and got some bad news..Jim has type 2 diabetes.They think that the Chemo had something to do with it..but they are not sure..So now he has a pill to take and a brand new diet to follow... He is so upset..I told him that alot of people have this and have very normal lives..
I also told him that I could benifit from this type of diet too..that we could do this together...I know that wasnt much help but I know he feels like he is falling apart....He says every time we go to the Doctor they find something else..I feel so bad for him but I have to keep pushing and making him see he will get through this too..We go back to the doctor in 2 weeks and he will return to work the 1st of November...so he has alot of getting stronger to do with walking and diet..
I really pray that he will adjust to all of this..Any suggestions from you all would be welcomed...
Rosey and Dana..I know that you all have experience in this and any tips you both have I would love to hear about..
As for me..I have to learn about portion controll and exchanges and all.. The doctor gave me a little book and a small guide book on meal planning..so thats a good start..
I am sorry to have to tell you all this as it seems to never end medically with us..... but I truly believe that everything will be alright...I really do..
Thank-you ALL for always listening to me and being here for me..I am forever greatful to you ALL for that My Dear Friends...
Well its alot to take in tonight and I am tired.. I have alot of things to do tomorrow..I have that yard sale here Saturday to get ready for and have to get one of those Blood sugar testers..
So its off to the store tomorrow..for suppys and all..
I will talk to each of you tomorrow..Please understand that tonight I am just to upset and I have to get it together..
Thank-You All..I Love you ALL....
God Bless you ALL and Good Night..

Boy life stinks sometimes..summer and jim im so sorry..i know its alot to take in now and know how you feel..hugs to you both and am holding your hands..i will help any way i can..even tho its devastating news this is a livable disease..ask all the questions you need to..in time it wont seem so scary..rosey:angel:

{{{{{Summer and Jim}}}}} I am so very sorry for the bad news you received. Man!! :( I can imagine the frustration Jim is feeling it's like he is probably thinking NEVER to see the doctor again. I feel it was brought on by the chemo but the chemo did do the most important thing and that is to prevent any spread or the cancer coming back. We have to be thankful for that! :) This is disappointing I know, you will get through this because you conquered the worse battle of them all and that is Cancer and heart disease! You both are winners and will continue to be a winner through this. I am not making light of the news but think if he can try and look at it as a small hill he must climb after he had just climbed Mt. Everest! :) :love: :grouphug: I love ya and will pray for this life change in yours and Jim's life.

Kris, tell us what's going on with you. Are you feeling better? My medication does not make me so fatigued any more and I am glad. Thank you for sharing and dancing with me as I met my 10% goal. Now since my target point has lowered 2 points it makes it a little different! LOL :lol:

Glen, Rosey and Summer thank you all too for celebrating with me. I know that I did not do this alone. I had a little help from my friends! :love: :cheers:

Dana, Daphne and Sheree WHERE ARE YOU ALL??

I have a dentist appt today. Oh the joy! :( LOL It's just a six month check up so don't worry.

Rosey! I almost forgot.............. :bravo: :encore: on your winning 900 dollars the other night!!!!!!!!!!! I kept meaning to mention that and would get on another subject and would have a brain fart and would forget. :dizzy:

I'll talk to you all later. Have a good Thursday!

Donna

Sorry to be missing in action but if the truth be known, I've gotten in deep on ebay. :lol: Not buying but selling. I'm auctioning a lot of books and such and although they pay the shipping and for the item, it's not fun keeping up with everything and having to go mail it off.

Summer I would say I"m sorry for jim and I know that sounds harsh but Donna is so right, diabetes is a piece of candy compared to cancer. I'm thrilled that he's cancer free and that's the important thing. There are millions of people with type 2 diabtetes and are really lucky to control it with diet and a pill. Some advice for you (rosey's may differ), your insurance should pay for the glucometer. We have 4 of them and 1 of them isn't worth anything. I would suggest you get the One Touch Ultra by lifescan/johnson & johnson. My grandfather has type 2 and couldn't believe how the one touch worked the other day. It sips in your blood and takes just a tiny bit and only 5 seconds to get results. We also have a Precision QID but with it you have to "mount up" blood to put on the top of the test strip rather than let the meter sip it in. My grandpa has that one and it takes too much blood which means your finger pricker pokes a little too hard. Also, don't settle for what your general dr. tells you. He needs to take up with an endocrinologist. They will fill you in on all you need to know to take care of yourself. I couldn't tell you the things my grandpa has learned from our 3 1/2 month experiences and he's been a diabetic for 12 years. How high has his sugar run? You will find it's not that difficult to control it. What meds is he on? You have to watch your colas for the most part and only tea sweetened with splenda or something. Count your carbs. It is an excellent eye opener to help you both out on your weight. I was thinking the same thing here this morning about the carbs I put in my mouth a day yet my 10 year old can do better. :shrug:

Also summer with type 2, it isn't so much an issue with your pancreas as it is your cells not allowing the natural insulin to get in there to convert the sugar to energy. It's fat that prevents it from occurring naturally. So what you're looking at is (not knowing how much weight jim should lose), he could shed 10 to 20 pounds or so and technically not be declared a diabetic cause it should allow his body to work with what he has. The negative side to that is that he's pancreas could suffer in the long run and he end up on insulin in a few years. That just happened to my grandma's 85 yr old sister just last week. She's type 2 but has to have a shot in the morning now. If you don't try to control it by food and exercise then you will have to go to the shots. The balls actually in his court right now. My question is do they know definately that it's type 2? After what brett went through it makes me wonder. I wonder the affect of chemo on your internal organs.

To change the subject a bit, Donna you are doing awesome. I commend you on reaching your goal. I have a question for those of you who "are even" overweight, :lol: do you feel fat normally? I realized today that I don't feel it until I see it. I don't see myself overweight in my mind but only in the numbers and then in the mirror. I'm wondering if that's my cause of lack of will power cause I need to feel miserable to myself in order to stick with it.

I still haven't heard from daphne and a girl from our other thread who lives on the west coast too is suppose to call her. I will let you know if i hear anything.

Rosey when your grandchildren visit you do they not have to go to school? I had often wondered how people visited family out of town with school children. Are you making them anything special for christmas this year? I'm glad you got the stamps and take your time. I was really wondering how to color those babies? Aren't they cute? I guess you can make them black babies. :lol: I'm just not good at coloring the flesh on something.

Well at any rate, I'm rather chilly this morning in my shorts and it's probably a good 50 out there now. We're suppose to have frost tonight. I have a feeling we're in winter already and may get to have a real snowy season! Yall have a good one. Can't believe it's nearly weekend already.

Hello Everyone..Its another chilly day here..I have been doing things around here and making calls about Yard Sale thing.
I cant wait for that to be over with this Saturday.. I thought I was ready for it but now I am trying to get it al togther to take to the club house Tomorrow..Whewwwwww I am tired already.:lol:

Rosey..Thank-You for all your caring and kindness..You are right in time we will have this down..Its all the info I have to learn right now that makes it scarey..but with your help and Dana and everyone I can learn all I need to do this.. I Thank The Good Lord above they found the Diabetes early and for Wonderful YAYA's friend like you..I know you will have fun with your Grand Babies and your family..God Bless you sweetie..:wave:

Donna.. I hope that your Dr.s appointment goes well today.
I am so glad that your meds are not making you tired anymore..thats wonderful as I know that you need them to help you..You sound so much more upbeat..Thats a good thing :lol:
I am not saying that you were not upbeat before..I just mean that you sound like you feel better and for that I am happy for you..Cause I know how bad you felt awhile back..
Thank-you so much for all your caring and words of incouragement.I loved the one about MT Everst..Its so so TRUE
I know that you are right about beating the cancer thats the most important thing and I do belive that too.. Its like you said Jim is really depressed about this..He has been through so much and now this..but we will get through it and life will be good..Thank the Good Lord and wonderful friends and YAYA's like you.God Bless you Sweetie..Again Thank-you for all your sweet caring words Donna..
Have a great day and again Way To Go On the weight loss..You Rock..:cp: :wave:

Dana.. Thank you for all your great info about Diabetes..I appreciate the info on the One Touch.. I saw so many brandes..I wasnt sure which one to get so I didnt get any yet..So I will get the one you recomended..yes I do agree with you about he is so blessed being cancer free and that thisd can be contolled with doet and a pill right now..He is taking Avandia 4 mg a day..The Doctor thinks that if Jim eats right and walks he will be off the pills soon and be normal..He told us so much yesterday me head is spinning.. I will have to play catch up and read an learn before our next vist in 2 weeks. He spoke of a specialist but first he took more blood for testing and spoke to the specialst on the phone.. I will let you know when we go back what is what.. This is the 3rd round of blood tests that says he has diabetes..so we are hoping that it can be contolled with a pill and diet.. Again I appreciate all your help Dana as you have been through so much with Brett..Bless his heart.and knows first hand about all of this like Rosey too...Like I said before..He is such a strong little boy that has been through so much and you have been such a wonderful Mom with him..I am so proud of him. I told Jim about what he has been through and he said that is really something and if a little boy can do it and alot of others.... Like... Rosey...your Grandparents so can he...Like you said he beat Cancer and that was really something..He can do this..Thanks again for all your support and caring..and I understood completly what you meant about saying your sorry for Jim.. What you said is right..We have to count our blessings and believe me WE DO..I Thank the good Lord for YAYA Friends like you..God Bless you sweetie.. and all the wonderful people in here..You ALL have made this bearable for us..PS..I hope that you find out about Daphne and that she and her family are alright..I can understand that Ebay can keep you busy..Is it hard to get started to sell on there??....Jim has lot of Nascar Cars and trailers he wants to sell..He has alot..He has been collecting for along time now..and now he only wants to keep and collect Petty Enterprise stuff and Richard Childers and Dale Earnheart Inc..Stuff..so I was thinking of selling it on Ebay????? :wave:

I hope that the rest of you post soon..Hoping that all of you are alright and having a good day..:sunny: :gossip: :wave:
The :cb: :cb: :cb: are on the hunt..

good morning barbies.
summer sorry to hear jim. what else is going to happen to your ken doll (jim). they say things come in threes. i'm hoping nothing else goes wrong.
talk to you lighter. :) glen

Hi everyone..just a quick post...its CRAZY around here...raining buckets so weve had to be inside..boy have the gr kids grown..weve been playing games and watching movies and visiting and hugging and snuggling..i love it:lol: ..the son in laws have decided i needed new steps into our house..so thats been the project..with my dh supervising..they are almost finished.. im really blessed with agreat family..hope you are all ok and when theyre all gone will address you each..till then have a good weekend..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone..
Well its a beautiful Sunday here today..Its a little chilly but the sky is the bluest I have seen in a long whlle..I am having coffee and reading the paper and trying to rest up before I have to go do some errands today..Grocerys and other things..
The Yard sale was fun with everyong from here..We had a ball laughing and selling. All the people that had not seen much of all summer was there..I sold about 90.00 worth and the rest went to the "Good Will " store.. I went to dinner last with some of the money and today I am going to try to find a weigh scale for meat and some kind of better measuring spoons to have to measure all of Jim's food..All in all yesterday was good but I am very tired today from all the lifting and carring things up and down stairs with othe people..This old fat bod is sooooooo out of shape..although I got a good workout yesterday :lol:

Mr Ken..Yes you are right about things coming in 3's and I am praying that the next thing will be a good one..I am still so blessed that the cancer is cured and we will get through this too.
This is nothing compared to cancer..so we will diet and lose weight and feel so much better..:encore:
Thank-you for all your kind well wishes..
I hope that your weigh-in went well..Heres :crossed: that it did..Have a great Sunday..:wave:

Rosey..Sounds like you are having a wonderful time with your Grand-babies and family...and your son-in-law sounds like a real nice guy to fix your steps..Thats so wonderful to have such a thoughful son-in-law..I know that your Sunday will be full of love and fun..Enjoy..:wave:

Donna..Dana..Sheree..Daphne..Kris.. Where are all of you?????
I MISS YOU ALL...Here is :cb: :cb: :cb: looking for all of you...
PLease post soon..:gossip:..:mag: :mag: :mag:....:wave:

Hi there I am sorry to be MIA for so long. I have been busy stressed ya name it. I would love to personalize each of you but I am to lost. I did go to a stamping party last week. I loved it and I want to do it now. SO Rosey and Dana how do I get started? Where do I buy the card stock at and the inks and all that? I even did a card that I embossed. I am hooked on it if I can get going. I also made a halloween card and a red card with dragon flys that I stamped in 2 colors and crimped the bottom of the card. I wanna do more.
I missed my ww meeting last week but have decided to stop the meetings now. I cant afford it and the meetings havnt been that great lately. I also wont pay for themeeting that I missed and I miss my lattess now and then.
I hope to be posting more again and I love ya all!
Daphne

welcome back daphne. yesterday we talked about liquid calories and latte were 1100 calories.
summer i gained .3.
:) glen

Daphne I'll start by telling you that it will vary in each state as to who has the better deals for what but the card stock is cheaper here at walmart and you find it with the office supplies at our super walmart. The ink, you want pigment ink for embossing. I'm not sure if rosey ever told me that (probably did and I ignored it :lol: ) but I feel I learned it the hard way. Dye ink dries too fast. You can buy the heat gun at walmart cheaper as well. Check on ebay. You'd be suprised at the deals you can get on any supplies. If you're not sure if it's the right price, just ask rosey or me. I've gotten a lot of stamps from there as well as the powders. You'll want the fancy scissors too. They aren't expensive. You can get some that are though. Do you have a michaels craft store? If so, you can buy the scrapbooking paper for less than $20 for 180 sheets which is a bargain. You can pay 30 cents a piece or more if bought separately. Anyway, Rosey has been a super teacher and I would be happy to help you get into it. It's my favorite past time. In fact, I just got an order for some cards from a lady who won an ebay auction.

Rosey we need some back steps desperately. DH made some new ones last week but I'm not using them. They aren't braced very well. We got our new washer today and it was brought up the steps so I guess they will hold up for now. I've asked my mom to get my DH a Lowe's gift card for x-mas so he can buy a new saw and some wood for the steps. Heck, I'd like a porch back there while he's at it. :lol:

Summer that was some good money for a yard sale. I have loads of clothes I need to sell. I may try advertising some of them on ebay. Ebay is a good place to auction stuff off for but you have to be prepared that you may not get quite what you'd like out of it and on some things you get more. I sold a Blue's Clues paper back book the other day for over $6 and it wasn't worth that but they were fighting over it. Did you get Jim a tester? Brett noticed something strange while ago. He asked me if my feet ever felt scratchy? I thought a lot about what he could mean and I told him to go test and he was 77 which is low for him. he was on his way down and that probably was an indicator that he'd never noticed. My sister in law's mother in law told me her toes burned when she went under 80.

Donna what have you been up too? Our weather decided to warm up a bit over the weekend didn't it? I know you're looking foward to weighing this week. Inquiring minds are out and about to hear the new total too.

Well I hate to post and run but I want to catch the rest of the Braves game to see if they make or break their chance to continue on in the play offs. I hope you all have a great night and make it through monday.

hey guys...very busy. I am alive. Will catch you all up on my life tomorrow.

Hey there everybody! :wave:

I really should be doing some blessing but felt I needed to post since I don't believe I have all weekend! So :sorry: ! Glen that wasn't a big gain and I know you are glad of that. Summer, congratulations :bravo: on your 90.00 earnings from the yard sale. I know that everyone who hasn't seen Summer for a while was so glad to see you. ;) Daphne, I was so happy to see a post from you. I'm sorry you have been under so much stress. I am also sorry that you will not be able to continue the WW meetings but you can still do it on your own and if you need any information from me at all don't hesitate to ask. I plan to be doing this for another 10 pounds at least. :p :lol: Dana, great advice to Daphne about the cards. I read it too. There is the cutest shop that just opened up in town called "Paper Moon" and they specialize in scrapbooking and things of that sort. I have a good friend who is trying to get me into scrapbooking and it looks like a lot of fun but I have so many projects I need to do first. :o Yes the weather was wonderful this past weekend. We rode up to Caesars Head on Saturday to see if there was any neat Fall sights but the leaves are just now turning. I love Fall. As for my weigh in this Wednesday I'm afraid we all may be disappointed. I am having a hard time with my new point target which is only 2 points lower but still I am having a tough time. Rosey, sounds like you are having a blast with your grandkids. I know I've told you this before but I really envy your grandchildren because my daughter does not have that kind of relationship with her grandmother and it makes me sad. I want her to have the kind of relationship I had with my grandmothers. They were both very precious to me. How is Steve coming along?
Sheree, how is the house coming along? You are busy I know. Kris, sure would like to know what's going on with you. If you would rather not discuss it I will understand but I sure do care about you. Not being nosey at all! I promise!
This coming weekend Jim and I and Elena are going to the beach. We will be celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary and we will be taking a couple who has two boys. Their anniversary is on the 9th as ours is on the 11th so we wanted to celebrate together this year. With kids! LOL Anyway, we will have a good time I'm sure.
I have a cousin who lives in another state I am wanting to say Virginia but he moves so much because he is a pastor that I'm not really sure. He is only a couple of years older than I am and he suffered from a heart attack last Thursday while cutting his grass. They did the balloon thing to his arteries and that only caused blood clots and had to keep him in the hospital for observation. He is 100% blockage in a couple of arteries and he is having by-pass surgery today. I would appreciate you keeping my cousin Alan in your prayers. I will update you when I find out anything. He is so young but the last time I saw him I was thinking he looked like a balloon as round and plump looking he looked. He had gained so much weight.
Sorry I did not post this weekend. I'm still not happy about my Braves.... :( :cry: But happy for the Cubs. I hope they win in the world series if they make it there.
TTFN!
Donna

Hi everyone..finally have a moment to post..what a crazy weekend..it rained so we were all inside..but the kids being kids were in and out and 5 dogs in and out..wheeeeeeeee..it was lots of fun..and the gr kids have grown alot..and the new steps are great.. they made them just for my short little legs..nice and easy to get up and down..am so blessed with a great family..by the way i played bingo sat nite so we could all go(us girls) and i won 100$ whoohoo)..we have errands to run today..grocery to buy(the grandkids cleaned me out :lol: )..and lots more insurance paper work to track down:?: ..and wed we go to anch for anotherdr apt.. steve is no better..ill bet he ends up having to have a back fusion..daphnee am sorry you are having such a rough time.. remember we care about you..and hugs for you.. the card stuff ive collected from all over and danas given good advice..about where to get stuff..summer..hope you and jim are feeling better and getting that much needed knowledge..its something you can live with..but know its scary..and understand its another hurdle for jim..we are here for you..the garage sale went well..bet your glad to get rid of that stuff..glen..mr ken.. am sorry for your gain..you will do it this week tho i know..dana..havent had time to work on your card stuff but will get to it this week i promise..donna..i love fall too..all our leaves are gone now.. but its tradition with us too to go for a drive to see all the fall glory..congrats on your anniversary..sounds likea fun wat to spend it..kris..glad to here from you..am curious bout whats up with you but like donna dont want to be to nosey.. am here for you if im needed..sheree.. busy girl..hello to you too..well am going shopping for a new vacume..theyre on sale at freddys and i have a 10% off coupon too.. am spending some of my winnings..trying to hang on to as much as i can as the paper work for dd disabiliyt isnt finalized yet..they sure want to know alot about a person right down to your underwear size:o any ways will check in later..rosey:wave:

Hi everyone..where is everyone ?? am sending the guys to looks for you:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: ..hope your all ok.. will check in later..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone..its another beautiful day here..They were predicting rain today..but now its not a cloud in the sky and its really like a spring day..Wonderful..I am doing laundry as the water will be off tomorrow due to another leak somewhere in my building.. I will beone happy camper when all the leaks are fixed one day..:yes: ..I am making Zuppa Toscana soup..I have tweaked the recipe for a healthier version..So I hope its good..and I added somethings that are not in the original recipe like squash and carrots...so we shall see..I hopeit turns out.

Daphne.. I am sorry that you have been so stressed..I am pryaing that things get better for you.. Its good to have something you like to do..like stamping.. I am not sure if I saod that right..but I you know what I mean..Its really hard when money is a issue....to do things like WW..I am sure that yo can follow it without meetings and all.. There is a low fat and less calorie version of Latte's on the net. I will try to find it for you..as I know how much you love them.. Take Care my Sweet friend and Lots of Love To You Too.....Have a great day... :grouphug:...:wave:

Glen.. ( Mr. Ken ) I am sorry about you gain but I know that you will lose it..I knew that Latte's had alot of Calorie but Idea it was that much :yikes:..Thats alot..Have a great day.:wave:

Kris.. I hope that things slow down for you soon...If you nned a shoulder there are lots of them here Take Care and have a great day.. :wave:

Dana.. I thought I did ok at the yard sale.. You will have to have one and sell some of you stuff.. I bet you are doing great on ebay..There is a lady here that sells Purses on ebay..Like Agner and other designers.....she lives here where I do.and she was in the yard sale. She told me that she did good on ebay..Maybe you have seen her stuff??I hope that you get your steps soon.. I want new bathroom..but it has to wait for now.. I mean new tile and tub and floor..When we had the leak we just put some cheaper tiles down.. I would love to re-do it..but not now..
I am sure you are enjoying you new washer..I hope that mine lasts awhile longer..I use it almost every day..Sounds like your cards and things are selling good..I knew it would..I was thinking about putting Jim's Nascar stuffon ebay but I hear its alot of work and I dont have a digital camera to take pictures of the cars with..
So I will look for a convention where people come around here and sell..We went to one years ago at Ocean City Md..it was for Nascar collectables..so maybe I can find another on the web..
Have a great day :wave:

Donna... CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING ANIVERSARY THIS WEEKEND...MANY MORE TO BOTH OF YOU..THIS WEEKEND AND FOREVER.
I had a real good time with all the people Saturday..It was really good seeing them.I had missed all the :gossip: and events going on this past summer at the pool..:lol:Donna I will be saying lots of prayers for Alan..If he lives around here..He will get the best of care at our hospital..not saying htat other places dont take good care of people..I can only speak of here..
They have a special wing built on for all Cardiac patients..There are a team of Doctors here.... Surgens.... they are some of the best in the US.. God Bless him and his family as he goes through all of this..I know how worried all the family can be..Been there...God Bless you all..I am sending :angel: to watch over him..
I didnt watch the baseball game Jim did and he was happy that the cubs won one..Have a great day :wave:

Rosey.. Sounds like you are enjpying your Grand-babies and familuy..How wonderful for you.. I am so glad you got your stepd done and that they are built to help you.. I am sorry to hear that Steve is not nay better....It been so hard on both of you.. I am praying for his recovery everyday...I guess you will know more after the Dr.s appointment Wednseday..Hang in there Sweetie..I am holding your hand now and always...Way TO GO on winning at Bingo..WOW 100.bucks..I would :faint: if I ever won like that at anything :lol:..Thank-you for all the incouragement about his Diabetes..We are getting it together..We will make it..Thanks for the offer to help..I may have to take you up on that one day soon..It can be over-welming learing all this stuff about Diabetes..but I have to thats for sure..I hope that you get to take your trip to watch the leaves soon..as it sounds like a great trip..Have a great day :wave:

Sheree..I hope that things are good with you and you post soon..We all miss you in here..:wave:

Quick post but will be back later.

Just wanted you all to know I gained this week. I was afraid of that. I gained 1 1/2 pounds.

I will lose it next week.... I'm sure it's because of water retention and adjusting to my new target point.

TTFN

Guys-

Will be ready to tell you all about my life tomorrow, hopefully.. Until then....Have a great night

Now, let me see... I brushed my teeth this morning, put on deoderant... even had a bath so it can't be that I just smell that is keeping everyone away. :?: :(

Kris, I am thinking of you and hoping all is well. :)

Rosey, I guess you are in Anchorage? I thought your dh had an appt this week, right? I hope all is going well with that. :)

Summer, now let me see..... nope no posts from my Summer yesterday. :no: :write:

Dana I have a friend who is heavy into stamping now. Have you sold any more on ebay?

Daphne, I miss you girl! I haven't heard from you or talked to you on AIM messenger in weeks!!!! :shrug:

Glen, how is your week going for you? I mean excuse me... MR. KEN! LOL ;)

Sheree, I guess you are moved in now. LOL :o

My cousin had to have 6 pints of blood the first of the week because his platletts were low. But he had his double by-pass yesterday and is doing well. So, thank you all so much for your prayers for Alan. He lives in Richmond, VA.

Leaving tomorrow afternoon for the beach and it's forcasting :rain: It's been very dreary here for the last few days. At least it isn't freezing cold! :smug:

Well, friends I'll talk to you all later. I need to make dinner now.

:wave: :cb: :cb: :wave: :mag:

Well guys, here it is the pic you have all been waiting for....:lol:

I went to the Dr. 2 weeks ago and all was OK. He is not happy with my thyroid-it is very sluggish. He prescribed some new allergy medicine, and something for the headaches I have been having. Then he talked to me about my weight. He is VERY unhappy with it :o He told me that I need to get 35 pounds off ASAP and then he would like me to lose 25-30 more after that. all I have to say about that is :doh: Duh!

To help me he actually prescribed me some Zyban, in conjunction with Weight Watchers (which I was already doing) and some heavy exercise. I think I am going to join the local gym next week. ;) So there is the wrap up from the Dr. On a positive note, I got my labs back yesterday and I am fine! :) Very healthy otherwise.

That leads me to the other interesting development...Brad, my DH, got a new job! :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cp: :dance: :cloud9: :cheers: (sorry, had to have a little party)

We have been praying for this for quite a while. The only draw back is that he will have to move to the Fairhope area. For those that don't know, that is near his family, which I have had lots of issues with in the past. Unfortunately, I will have to stay here since my job is so good right now that I wouldn't want to leave it unless I had something equal or better to go to. So Dh will live and work down there Sun night through Fri. afternoon and then he will come home for the weekend. This will be a major adjustment for us! He also has brought up the baby thing again. I am more ready to listen this time since I know we could actually afford one.

So, thank you all for being so patient as we have been going through this. It has been a challenge!

Love,
Kris

Hello Everyone... I am sorry that I have not been on here.. I have been sick for a couple days....Went to the Dr.. today and I have Bronchitis..Iam feeling pretty bad..I just wanted to say that I wont be on here for awhile cause I feel so bad.. I am on meds and I hope to feel better in a couple days...I need to go back to bed.. Jim has been so good playing Nursie..He worries to much though..I tried to tell him I will be fine..but he still worries..I am coughing less after the Dr..gave me some sort of shot and and I got 3 Rx filled..so its off to bed with me..
Hope all of you have a great week and weekend coming up.. I will talk to each of you when I feel better..God Bless and Take Care..Much Love to ALL of you..:wave:

Kris, I'm glad you went to the doctor. You would not have known about your thyroid gland. I know that this will all work out for the best and congratulations on dh getting that job you both wanted him to get. I just hate you two have to live apart for a while but that may be a blessing in disguise. :) ;) You are a very wise and special lady my friend!

Summer :grouphug: I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. I am sorry all has caught up with you now you HAVE TO rest. :tired: :( I always miss you when you don't post and feel something is up when you don't. Because you are so faithful to post or try to post every day. :) :love:

At least two of my friends posted today. Where is everyone else? You are going to miss bidding me farewell! LOL LOL :lol: I will talk to you all on Sunday night. Have a good weekend everyone! :wave:

Donna

Hi everyone..im back and its nice that yall missed me..yes we were in anch..and my dh is very disppointed..they want him to wait another 4 weeks and then if theres no improvement they will schedule another mri and an appt with a surgeon to discuss a back fusion:?: hes impatient and after being in so much pain cant say as i blame him but we have to trust the dr..as thats what we are paying him for his expertise..anyways we stayed overnite at the dd's and came back today..it was along trip up and back with many stops so dh could walk the kinks out..we did shop at wallmart..and i stocked up on house hold stuff..that i cant get here since k-mart closed and we headed home..im tired as usuall..but glad to be home..summer am sorry you are sick..if i was close id make you some chix soup and do your house work for you..am glad jims taking care of you..kris am glad the dr didnt find any thing seriuos..do you ahve to take thyroid meds??am happy that your dh has a new job..hope the commuting works well for you both..donna.have agreat time this weekend and happy anniversary..dana..will get to the card stuff this week..i need to finish my card order..having the dh home all the time is distracting...i saw some of your cards in e-bay and they looked great..glen mr ken..what are your plans for the weekend??daphnee we miss you hope everythings ok..well ladies and the gent im pooped and will check in on you all tomorrow..just wanted to see what you all been up to and let you know im home..rosey:wave:

Rosey are they delaying a decision on your Dh cause they think it may actually improve in 4 more weeks? I don't know what dr's are thinking when they make people just endure pain for weeks on end. my dad has been in the same situation for years now. He's undergone so many surgeries that i"ve lost count, has epidurals on a regular basis and if you ask me, he's addicted to pain pills. He's suppose to have that electrical thing put in the end of this month but it was suppose to have originally been done this past monday. It sends shocks to his pinched nerve. the temporary one he had was heavenly and now he will have one put in under his skin. I've worked on cards nearly all day today. It's been nice to not have to pick the kids up. They were out of school until wednesday.

Donna I had read your last post before you left but I'm suffering with diarrhea today. I'm the 3rd one to get it and I don't feel so well. I'm pretty good at not messing on myself though so I'd rather it be me than the kids. Laken had it last weekend and dealt with it pretty well.

Summer i"m sorry you feel so rotten. I hope that you recover very quickly. Don't eat up that attention from DH now. I've been watching the race coverage and hoping that Jr. can dig into Kenseth's lead again this week. It's ashame he couldn't have capitalized on it any better last week but I feel like he may have a good finish this week. Today's his birthday! Happy 29th Jr! :balloons:

Kris I was amazed at your last post. You really told us more about you in that post than you ever have. I feel like I know you more. I don't recall exactly how long you 2 have been married but I will offer my 2 cents worth on a couple things. As for his commuting or lack thereof, you can survive that and it makes you stronger. It makes you long for one another every weekend and appreciate each others company a lot more. I think it's good for a a marriage. I pretty much don't see my DH except for sundays but it's not weeks on end though so I do sympathize with you there. It won't stay that way forever. How far away is it from where you are now? When you graduate school will you relocate or are you where you will work permanently? Now for my 2 cents on the baby thing, if it were me (I will be 2 faced here :lol: ) I would be one to have a baby and then lose that weight. I would hate to lose and then gain it all back in pregnancy. I know that Dr's probably recommend it the other way though. Secondly, having a baby especially your first while you only see him on weekends, personally I couldn't do that. You would feel like you were doing everything and in a sense you would be while he missed it all. Of course it's not my life but I for one truly appreciate you sharing more about yourself with us.

I had heard from daphne last week. Her primary problem was her IP and it hanging up on her during posts. Been there, done that, she's on walmart connect and that's what I came from. She was doing well though. She had talked to a mutual friend of ours.

Sheree hope you are well and can post an updated picture soon. :bravo: Do you have any big thanksgiving plans this year? That's really getting here fast. We're nearly midway through Oct. already.

I bet Glenn will post a big loss this weekend and I predict Rosey will win big Bingo (if she goes). :D

Well anyway, Laken is getting on the whiny side so I guess she's ready for bed. (mom is too). BTW our high school (my alma mater) beat a team today they haven't beat in 7 years so it's a big conference win for them. :cp:

I just like this smiley. :bubbles: This is cute too. :sumo: :lol:

Hi everyone..its been another long day running errands and bill paying grocery shopping and my feet hurt like crazy..and im frustrated as i cant seem to get back doing that card order..its amazing with having the dh home all the time how the day gets away and i dont accomplish what i want :?: dana..we are frustrated with the drs but am trying to trust what they are saying..it hard for dh to be in pain all the time tho..and makes me wonder??summer..hope you are feeling better..and glen hope you have aloss this week..daphnee we miss you.. and kris am glad you opened up more..my dh worked away from home years ago when we first moved here..he worked a 4 and 3 schedule..gone 4 days home 3.now hes home all the time:lol: :?: :lol: i think i liked the old schedule better:lol: it gave me 4 days to do as i pleased and then when he was home we did what he wanted it worked great..then when he changed jobs he was home every nite..hope it works out for you both ..sheree hows it going we miss you too..well ladys and gent its been a long dayand my feet are killing me so will talk to you all tomorrow..rosey :wave:

Hello Everyone.. I am getting better although I will be so glad to not cough for awhile.. I hurt from that..He gave me meds and they do work but I think its the infection working its way out of me..but I will be fine..I am better and thats a good thing :lol:

Donna.. I hope that you have a great time on your anniversary weekend.:balloons:.I cant wait to hear all about it..and Thank-you so much for the get well card.. I so appreciated it..Have fun...with your friends too..:cheers:..Thank-you for all the get well wishes too. I really appreciate all of them... I am still praying for Alan.. I am so glad to hear he made it through surgery..I will continue to pray for him..:wave:

Rosey.. I am sorry to hear about Steve..I am sorry he is still in pain.. Thats awful.. I sure hope that the Drs. will give him some kind of good news and help next vist and I hope that maybe surgery wont be necessary.Try to keep the faith.:grouphug:.as I know how hard it is to do... I know its hard when our DH's are home all the time..as we all need some space and so do they..I hope it all gets better real soon.. Thank-you so much for all of your get well wishes.That was so sweet for you to say that you would make me some chicken soup and clean my house too..what a great sweet friend you are.. I bet your chicken soup is wonderful..and I would love it..My house could use a cleaning righ now.. I am not looking forward to doing it.. I hate things to get backed up but nothing I can do about that now.. I hope that you win Big at bingo Sunday.YAYAYAYA...I hope that you can work on your cards soon as I know how much you love that..:wave:

Dana.. I am sorry to hear that you are not well either.. I hope that you are better real soon.. Thanks for all the get well wishes.I apprecaited them....Jim is taking real good care of me.....Bless his heart..he worries tooo much .....Yes I hope that Jr wins this week too.. I didnt know it was Dale Jr BD..Time goes by so fast..Sounds like you are really getting alot of cards done. I am sure they will sell fast on Ebay..I hope that your Grandfather gets some relief soon..as I hate to hear about someone in pain all the time..Thats awful..I hope that you feel better :grouphug: real soon..:wave:

Kris...I hope that everything works out the way you want it to.. All my best to you.:grouphug:.I hope that your new meds make you feel better and I am sure that things will get better for you in everyway..:wave:

Daphne.. I am sorry that you cant get in here.. I have had that prob before.. I Miss you and I hope that things are better and that Megan is doing well..:wave:

Mr Ken.. I am sure that you will have a loss this week.. I have my :crossed: for you..:wave:

Sheree.. I hope that you will post soon and let us all know about your new house and whats been going on with you :wave:

I am sorry if I have missed anything.. I tried to read over everyone's post and tried to answer everyone.. If I have forgotten anything..please forgive me.. I am now gonna go back to bed.. I just wanted to say HI to all of you and let you know I miss talking :gossip: to you all and that I am here and getting better....:lol:
Have a great weekend to ALL of you..:wave:

I love ya all and have been missing ya all too. I hope this will post this time. I am sorry for all of us that have been sick lately. It seems to be going around here to. I feel like a big stress was taken off me when I decided to stop Weight Watchers. I am starting to lose again even. I don't know what it is about the weigh ins and me having issues with it all. Guess that goes back to my Mom and the issues we have over my past.
I am so sorry to hear about the hubbies and our issues with them. I hope that the sick, disabled, pain in the butt ones get to feeling better or straighten up.
I hope to get back to posting each day again as well. I think I just have to make it a priority for me. I want to start my walking again as well. I need to go to the YMCA and see about geting a family membership there. Megan has a fund that will pay part of it. I could at least then have acess to exercise equipment. In the morning it is all older guys so that wont be too bad. If they have a swim class that would rick for me.
I really want to start stamping. I also signed up to take a bead making class. I bought some glass beads on sale and want to make anklets.
I will post more later today or tomorrow. Love to you all!
Daphnw

Hi everyone..finally had a moment to myself..the house was in a sorry state so had to catch up..the dh has promised to vacume for me.. now thats a first:o im not holding my breath:lol: summer am glad you are feeling a little better and jim is there for you..dana hope you are feeling better to..glen mr ken hope you have a great weigh in and have a big loss..daphnee and so glad to here from you..the cards stuff is lots of fun and ive done beading to and love it..i do better loosing if i dont feel pressure to..kris hope your weekends going well and sheree we miss you..well now that i have a moment im going to get the card stuff out and get busy before the lady that placed an order thinks i fell off the face of this earth:lol: have fun weekend every one and get healthy..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone... I thought I would check in and see how everyone is doing.. I am getting better..It gets worse at night when I lay down. I am going back to the DR this week so I am sure he will give me more meds....I have alot of fluid on my chest but not as much as it was..so thats progress..Its been a little chilly today and they are calling for rain.. Jim went to the store for me today and I made a quickie dinner and he helped me...He is so good about helping me...I am so blessed to have him...

Dahpne.. I am so happy that you can post again... I know how flustrating it can be when the pooter messed up.. You have to do whats best for you and if meetings make you up-tight then..Do your own thing..That seems to work you are losing. I have not even looked at the scale since I have been sick..But I am not eating that much so we shall see.. I am so happy that you sound like things are going good for you.. I am so glad ..How is Megan doing??Have a great Weekend :wave:

Rosey... I know how you feel about the house.. Mine will need so much when I am able to do it..I hate dust and DH cant do real good but he trys and I am greatfull for that..I am so happy that Steve is helping you too..I think we all do better in dieting with no pressure..I am glad that you are working on your cards as I know that you love doing it..I am sure the woman waiting for the card order will be patient..You have had so much going on..Again thank-you for all the well wishes Rosey... I am feeling better..But this one has really did a number on me..but I will get better every day..Have a great Weekend and WIN $$$$$$$$ at Bingo :wave:

Donna.. I know that you are having a ball at the beach..Enjoy.. I do miss you but I am happy for your wonderful aniversary weekend get-a-way..:cheers: :wave:

Dana.. I hope that you are feeling much better and I know that you are right now watching the race.. Jim is..Tony Stewart is winning right now and Dale is about 8th place..Dale will "move it on up" I am sure of it..Have a great weekend :wave:

Kris.. Hope that you are having a great weekend and taking your new meds like a good girl..:lol:..it was always hard for me to remember new meds..I guess cause I dont like pills..Have a great weekend..:wave:

Mr Ken.. How are you doing??? Where are you??? :mag:..Do the :cb: need to look for you?? Have a great weekend.:wave:

Sheree.. Hope that you will post soon..we all miss you..Have a great weekend :wave:

I hope that I have not forgot anyone..as I am still a little out of it..
I hope that all of you are having a great weekend and enjoying..
I am getting ready for bed.. I am tired and starting to cough..so its time to go lay down awhile......
Take Care and God Bless you all :wave:

Hi everyone..its really late but im too excited to sleep.. i was another big winner at bingo tonite..i won their power ball..2 secret numbers and if you bingo on that number you win an extra 900$ so for that one game i won 1000$'s and then also bingoed again and won 35$ and bought some pulltabs and won 1oo$'s..so it was a great win night whooooooohooooooo:lol: :cp: :cb: :cp: :dancer: :lucky: :encore: :cheers: :cp: ..i am going to out and about early tomorrow so wanted to share my joy with you all..its my dd bday and we are taking her to lunch..hard to beleave that my youngest baby will be 30..then we have to take th dogs to the groomers and the dh has physical therapy..a full day.. will check in on you all in the afternoon.. am sending you all some of my lucky pixie dust********and hope you are feeling better everyone..luv rosey:wave:

I will officially post later as well but had to speak to Rosey...You go girl!! I can't believe the $$ you've won. Let's see...I want a new printer, fax machine, home, car paid off ..... :lol: Your christmas shopping could be so finished in one trip to walmart and just to think of what you may win before the year's up. How many people are there when you play?? congratulations and have fun!

yea Rosie!!!! :) :cb: :cb:

:bravo: :encore: :encore: :cheers: :bravo: :dancer: bravo rosey!

Hello Everyone... I am feeling better.. I will be glad to see the Dr again and get some med changes..I need something to dry all of this up better...but other than that I am better :lol:

Rosey.WOW WOW WOW WOW..:bravo: :encore: :balloons:
I sure hope that some of that :lucky: dust comes all our way WOW..
I am sure you my must be on :cloud9:..I know that I am sooo happy for you..You will have to tell us how you do it.. Do you have a certain way to play or the same cards..come on whats your secret?????? Just kidden..but do you??? :lol: :lol:.
Enjoy Rosey..Dont forget to get "YOU" something special..:wave:

Donna..I see you are back..I really missed you but I knew that you were having a great time...I ws so happy that you got to away for your anniversary..and to my favorite place MB.:yes: I sure hope that your trip was wonderful..I cant wait to hear all about it.. I hope that you had a good day :wave:

Kris..Hope that things are going good for you and you post more when you can...:wave:

Dana.. I hope that you had a great day also and post soon..so we can hear about whats going on with you..... :wave:

Daphne..Sheree..Mr Ken.. I hope that all of you are doing good and that you will post soon :wave:

Well I am gonna lay back down..I am tired still..this has really wore me out.. I think that all the coughing did that..but atleast I am better and I thank the Good Lord for that..

Hope all of you are having a good evening..and for the ones missing :cb: :cb: :cb:..He is Looking......:mag: :mag:

Hello everyone thanks for all the good wishes..it was so much fun..and i dont have a secret..i always play the same amount of cards etc and i was sooooooo surprized..i play at the american legion.. theres usually 150 people.. and i sit in the no smoking room and theres usually about 12 of us in there..its a small rm but at least u can breathe..i paid for lunch for everyone today at my dd b-day party..and i did do a little xmas shopping with dh in tow..thats was anew experience too as he hates shopping.. he must be really bored:lol: then we picked up our dogs from the groomers.. they sure look nice..and now im pooped another long day..summer am glad you are better.. donna how was the trip can hardly wait to here all about it..kris and dana thanks for the good wishes..glen mr ken and daphnee the guys are on the hunt:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: ..i was a good girl at the resturant.. i had salad and no deseart..well i had one bite of the dd b-day deseart..custardy bread pudding with hot carmel sauce:o my favorite but didnt order me one..talk to you all tomorrow its way past my bedtime and i might turn into a pumpkin:lol: rosey :wave:

Ok where is everyone ????sending the guys out:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:we were in town again today :?: the dogs had a vet appt..now they are good to go for awhile..we stopped and had chinese on the way home:?: this retirement makes it hard to stay on pts.. i will be having water and a toothpick for supper...have been reading alot about the atkins diet in the paper recently..since its lo carb am seriously thinking of a modified version of it.. as the first thing i head for is bread and carbs..never think of fruit or vegies..or even water:?: we are planning a trip in the spring..my dh promised this time we will go and i want my family to say WOW when they see me and it would make the trip a whole lot easier..so whats your oppion on this diet plan ?? hope you are all getting well and seems you are all busy will check in later to see whats up..rosey :wave:

Rosey I don't really know what to say about atkins. It varies with who you ask in the medical field. I can tell you when I was being "trained" on the carb counting for brett while he was still in ICU, the dieticians had negative feelings about it for diabetics. I think one of the ways for weight loss is definately to watch the carbs but I think the fat and calories are a huge part as well so therefore, you're better off with the toothpick and water. :lol: Brett's dietician at the endocrinologists office gets on to us about our protein levels in food being too high and that's what the atkins diet is about. It may be a question you need to ask your DR cause for you the answers may vary. I tried for one day last week to watch my carbs and the things that are so good for you and low in fat, has carbs. It's really hard for me. I want to remember to get a fresh weight on me in the morning and I'm picking back up on the walking tomorrow. I'm not sure how far it is for once around this particular track, but I have a pedometer that I"m going to wear to see how it measures it. Anything is better than nothing and it really made me feel better before when I was walking.

The kids have been out of school since friday but go back tomorrow and i have to go to the post office, get groceries, go to bank, and walmart for my toiletries and to buy a couple christmas gifts. We are or I guess I should say "I" am wanting to get the boys a 19" TV for their room and I was going to get them a Game Cube as their gift from my grandma when she gives me the money to go shopping. She normally gives $50 for each person so that will buy them that. I don't know when I will get the TV though cause things like that are cheaper right before christmas. Like right after thanksgiving when you can stand in the 2 hour lines and get $20 off or so.

Summer I hope you are feeling better. I know the coughing hurts but that is what helps you get your lungs clear. How are things with Jim now? Did you get him a meter?

Donna how was the weather at the beach? Are you guys getting this heavy wind this evening? It's suppose to rain with a chance of storms in a bit if the wind doesn't do us a favor and blow it the other way.

Kris when does your DH start his new schedule?

Sheree I guess is busy building and teaching. Have you lost more weight?

Daphne I hope that you can post again soon. I miss the daily reports from you. I really wish you lived near me. We would have a ball with all of our similarities. If you ever consider moving here, I promise you houses are cheaper this way than they are over there in the west coast and jason can paint too. Heck he can work with kevin and his buddies on the house crew they have now. They build and paint etc..

Well I hope I didn't leave anything off. I need to try to get back on schedule with school and I guess I do have a lot to accomplish tomorrow. Most of it is due to ebay but I really am selling some stuff and it's helping toward some christmas too.

yes, it's true I'm back but have been busy since stepping in the door Sunday night around 8 p.m. :tired:
The weather was not real nice on Saturday but it was nice and HOT on Sunday. We stayed as long as we could to let Elena play in the sand and surf. YES people were in the water, laying out you would of thought it was still Summer. We enjoyed our time there and I stayed OP the whole time. Grilled out fish and shrimp for our anniversary dinner with some grilled vegetables so very low points! Oh, I forgot we had a peach crisp dessert but I didn't have much and it was low fat.
Yesterday we had our first conference with Elena's teacher. She is still having problems completing her work in class but other than that she is doing OK. Today was my youngest sister's birthday so I went with her and my Dad to an Italian restaurant for her dinner. I felt bad because my other sister couldn't make it and Jim wanted to stay home with Elena because she has been not real fun in restaurants. So, there wasn't much of a crowd of family around her for her b-day. :( Jim came down with a sinus infection before we left for the beach and so he was tired. He didn't work yesterday to go with me to the conference.
Why are your kids out of school, Dana? Elena has this monday off. OH BOY! :joker:
Rosey, I don't have much good to say about Aikens because I believe in a more balanced diet like WW is. The south beach diet is similiar to Atkins but not as strict with the carbs. You do need to check with your doctor though with your other things going on you don't want to do more harm than good.
Summer, I'm glad you are on the mends sweetie!
Dana, yes the wind was really strong this evening. Is this Chicago??? LOL
It's my turn in bible study to bring the refreshments for my group tomorrow. I made a Fall fruit Capote and put together a over night scrambled egg with cheese casserole. They are both WW recipes. I hope they are good! LOL
Going to bed now. Tomorrow is weigh in day. I'll try to post if it's good news before I go to the bible study. ;)
:wave: to Glen, Sheree, Daphne & Kris :wave: COME BACK SOON!

:bravo: I lost the 1 1/2 pounds I gained. :dancer: :cheers: :encore:

hey guys...

Brad will officially start his new job Oct. 27, but he has been down there since Sun., so I guess this is a good trial period. Things have been ok, too. This isn't my favorite choice, but it is better than nothing, or the job he has now! :)

Work is hectic and I am taking tomorrow off-my regular off day is Friday-as well as Friday to spend some time with Brad. He is on Fall Break this week. The lucky dog. He will then finish up one last week at his current school and then head down to his new school for the 27th.

Brad's birthday is on Friday, so I guess we will do something birthday related tomorrow or Friday. Then we have company coming for this weekend and then the first and second weekends of November. When you live in a college town, everyone wants to be your friend during football season! :lol:

At least I will know that if the house is a wreck it is because of me and no one else, since Brad will only be here Friday-Sunday nights! :lol: I will have to watch my self. I have been blaming the mess on him. I'd hate to know that it is me!

Hope all have a great week and I am so glad that you lost your 1.5 Donna! Hooray! :cb: :cb: :cb:

Talk to all soon

Kris we all know the mess was made by the DH! We would have such clean houses otherwise wouldn't we??

Donna congrats on that loss. I started back walking today but I hope I can at least keep it up on weekdays while the kids are at school. My kids were out friday cause they always get the day following the end of the 9 weeks which was thurs. Monday was columbus day which our county takes as holiday and then yesterday was teacher workday to prepare for report cards that come out monday and to hold conferences. Instead of having days here and yonder, they just had the long weekend. They don't get out again until thanksgiving.

Rosey how much of that money do you have left? I knocked 2 people off of the xmas list today so I have officially started. I got me a spongebob ornament too. :lol: I also got 2 more stamps while I was in walmart. Our walmart is selling scrapbook paper by the sheet now. I got 6 for $1.98 that I didn't have.

Summer I hope you've had a good day today and have gotten better.

Hi to everyone else. I just thought I would drop in and say hi. It wasn't too bad getting back up this morning. Laken does have homework to do though.

Hi everyone I am still here. I have a bad cold still and having hard time breathing. My chest is just lkiling me as well.
Rosey congrats on the big winnings. Dana the kids here were off Friday and not Monday. Really dumb and pissed me off cause Jason took Monday off to help me with the kids. Duhhh. Robert is pissingme off a lot lately I really am sick of him. It doesnt't help me being so sick.
OK does anyone know about menopause? Cabn you talk to me about it?
I will post tomorrow,
Daphne

hi barbie dolls
i as at the cottage for thanksgiving. we also closed it. i didn't go to ww
glen :)

Hello Everyone... I just wanted to say Hi and let you all know that I didnt get in here yesterday as I got to feeling bad again..Went to the Doc today..I still have Bhronchitis..but now I have walking pneunomia..Thats why I feel so bad..He gave me different meds and said go home and to bed..I am taking his advice..I am going to go to bed soon..Jim saw the Doc..He gave him a brand new Sugar testing kit and a RX for the Ultra one Dana recominded in case Jim didnt like the one he gave him..The cost of it was 80.00... I was shocked they are so high..but Dana said they would be..Jim has to test his sugar 1 time a day..He also wants us to go to a diet and Diabetes class at the hospital..He gave us a referal so maybe the insurance will pay for it..as I know it will be costly..Everything always is..
I just wanted to update all of you and say I will be out for a couple of days.. I am real tired and soar from coughing so I want to rest awhile..Thanks for understanding..

Rosey.. I am glad you had a good time enjoying you DD BD..Please wish her belated :hb: wishes from me...sounds like a fun time..shopping and all..I hope that Steve feels a little better.. I know that it has to be hard....as far as the Adkins.. I agree with Dana about it..when it comes to Diabetes.. I didnt know today untill the Doc told me about sugar in carbs and high levels of protien and so on.. It alot to learn for this old woman..hense the class the Doc wants us both to take.. It seems you have to be so careful when you have Diabetes..so please research and talk to your Doctor..I think it really boils down to real sensible eating..but Dana has the scoop and I would talk to her to..She got alot of wonderful info from the people in the hospital for Brett..How is your cards coming??? I know what you mean about carbs..cause thats the first thing I go for too.. I have to train myself and Jim to more Veggies and the right fruits...:dizzy:
Thanks for all the get well wishes.. I appreciate them so much..
Have a great evening..:wave:

Donna..CONGRATS ON THE 1 1/2 POUND LOSS YOU GO GIRL..
Thanks for al the get well wishes.. I am getting there slow but sure..Not soon enough for me though..:lol:
Sorry that it rained but its always beautiful the day you have to come back..I would have loved to have been there with you on the beach...Where at is you Dad's house close to???I tried to picture where it was..You dont have to say exactly..I understand....I am so impressed staying OP all weekend WOW what will power.. I have been sick but I am still eating not over eating just eating....I lost a couple pounds but thats water weight I am sure..:lol:..I hope that Jim is feeling better..Your Jim and mine have real bad sinus trouble..My Jim got meds for that very thing today at the Dr's.... and I am sure Elena will get better in school..sometimes its just harder to ajust but she will..She has a Great Mom to help her...I am sorry that there were not alot of people at you sisters BD..Please giver her my belated :hb: wishes..Your food for bible study sounds really good.. I am sure they will love it..:T..I amd hoping ot get into the swing of things with walking and diet after I get over this stuff..I pray that I will not have anymore hurdles to climb over after this as I dont think I could take it.. I need to get myself on track so I can keep Jim there..Have a great evening :wave:

Daphne.. I am so sorry that you are sick too.. I know how you feel with sore chest and feeling so bad.. I hope that you get better real soon.. Sorry that you have no help at home..I have been there and done that..so I very much understand..As far as the Menopause thing..Well just let me say it is not a pretty sight..:lol: :lol:..It can do a number on you and everyone can be different with different things happening to them..What has made you ask??..Are you having some sort of symptons??..I will be glad to be out of the big "M" one day..Please feel better soon..Take Care of yourself..get pelnty of rest and liquids and if possible..go to the Dr and get some meds..Oh yes please feel free to ask me anything about the "M"..I will try to answer you with what I know and I am no expert but I will try to help you..Get Better Soon..:wave:

Dana...Sounds like you are on you way with Chrsitmas shopping..Way to go..I dont ever get there untill before Thansgiving..Thats when I find the best buys usually..
I am trying to clear my lungs ans it had been hard doing that but not as bad as I remember when I smoked..it was much worse so much I could not smoke but when I would feel alittle better I would start up again..wasnt that stupid..but i am thankful that I am not now and been smoke free for 3 years now..I cant believe I have pneunomia..Now I know why its hard to breath and I am so tired.. I got new meds so I will get better.. I am sure you read that Jim got a machine and the Dr gave us a RX for the Ultra one..He said the Ultra one was the best too..so we shall see..If I dont take that class due to the expense if insurance will not cover it.. I will need you help please..with the carbs and protiens..I get so confused soemtimes about all of this..
Sounds like you ebay is going great.. I am happy for you..Way to go on selling on there..Thank-you for all the get well wishes..I appreciated sovery much...Have a great evening :wave:

Mr Ken..I hope that you had fun on Thanksgiving..What all did you fix for Thanksgiving???..Did all of your family attend??? I am sure you had fun..Have a great evening :wave:

Kris...Sounds like things are moving right along.. Please wish Brad a :hb: for me.. I hope that you both have fun ..I know that it will be a ajustment for you and him and I will say a extra prayer for you both..I had to laugh when you said that the house has to stay clean cause then it would be Brad and not you..:lol:.. and you know it was him..:lol:.. Have fun with all your company..
Have a great evening :wave:

Sheree.. I hope that things are good with you..Please post soon..:wave:

I hope that I have not missed anyone..as I am tired but I wanted to post cause I missed yesterday.. Iam going to bed and I wil try to get in here tomorrow..God Bless all of you..:angel: Love to all of you..:love: Goodnight...

hi to all the dolls.
summer: we had turkeey,veggies and pumpkin pie.
hope everyone gets well soon and happy birthday to brett
:) glen

Hi everyone..sorry i havent posted.. my time is not my own..it seems im busier now than ever..am not ignoring you all and will check in tomorrow and catch up with you all..rosey :wave:

Rosey, We know your life has changed. Please don't think that we think we are being ignored.
Summer, I'm sorry you have now pneumonia. Wow! I sure hope you are better soon. I'll write more tomorrow. It's been a strange day for me as well.

summer and rosey there is thread with a book about diebetes. it is written by wow.
get well summer .,
glen :)

Hi everyone..finally have a moment the dh is working in the garage..hes a little better or hes just getting up and doing more even if he hurts:?: ..he sure can be oppionated on stuff ive been doing for years:lol: :?: :lol: im to old to reinvent the wheel..this is sure an adjustment and yet it nice to not have to get up to an alarm clock and we can do what we want when we want..donna congrat on the loss wtg and im so proud of you..summer hope you are feeling better and the meds kick in soon..dana.. am still struggling to get my card order done..id like to figure out how to sell on e-bay to..glen thanks for the diebetes info hope you are having a good week..hello to kris and daphnee.. we are getting ready to go to town again..we had a hard frost last night so we are waiting for the car to thaw out..the dh was doing me a favor by vacumming..but he sucked up the speaker cord to my puter and severed it so i have no sound so thats one thing we are replacing today:lol: :?: :lol: ..ive thought about all the suggestions about the atkins and decided it was to drastic for me.. am going to stick to ww but try and watch the carbs more carfully.. when i get home am going to work on Haileys halloween costume.. she wants to be a tiger..and then on to the cards.. well his highness is ready to go so will check in on you all later ..have a great day everyone..rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone.. I am feeling a little better..I just wanted to stop in and say Hi to everyone and see how all of you are doing..
The new meds make me real sleepy but thats what the Dr said to do..Get alot of rest.. and I am doing that..

Mr. Ken.. Sounds like you had a real nice Thanksgiving..
Thank-you for the Diabetes info.. I will have to try to find that thread.and Thank-you for the get well wishes too.I apprecaite them..I Hope you have a great weekend :wave:

Rosey.. I am sorry that things are rough right now.. I am sure that you will work it out..as we women always do..I hope that you can get your cards done and sell on ebay too..I hope that you win $$$$$ again at Bingo thie Sunday..Thank-you for all the get well wishes.I appreciate them...Have a great weekend :wave:

Donna...I hope that things are going well for you and Thank-you for all your get well wishes..I appreciate them..Have agreat weekend :wave:

Dana..I hope that things are good with you too.. I didnt relilize it was Bretts :hb:..Please send him :hb: wishes.:gift: :balloons:.I am sure he will have a great one because you are a great Mom..Have agreat weekend :wave:

Daphne..I sure hope that you are feeling better..as I know its so hard being sick with a family to take care of..I sure hope that your hubby is helping you get better..Have a great weekend :wave:

Kris...Hope you are enjoying your time with hubby..Have fun..and have a great weekend :wave:

Sheree..Hope that things are good for you too..:wave:

I am off to lay down..I am getting better but it seems to be a slow process..I miss all of you and I will try tocheck on all of you tomorrow...Take Care and God Bless..Love to All..:wave:

Gee. Long post and then went to post it and it said page unavailable and lost it all. Briefly, summer hope you are getting better quickly and by all means take advantage of that sleeping. It's not Brett's b-day. It's in feb. Don't know how that got started but I believe yesterday was Kris's DH's b-day.

I haven't been up to posting myself due to TOM. Since going to the pill back in june, the cramps are rough and heavy. (too much info I know) anyway, DH doens't work this afternoon and I bet he will want to go somewhere. I get all of my "on the road" doing groceries and taking kids to school. Hope you all have a super saturday.

Good morning every one! :wave:

Dana, I didn't realize it was Brett's :hb: either! Please tell him us Barbie and Ken dolls wish him the best of all birthdays! :gift:

Rosey, I feel for you about the cord. Hey, at least he was trying, right?? :lol: ;) A little advice with all those winnings from bingo... don't invest in the stock market... :dizzy: :D

Kris, how are things going? And please tell your dh :hb: from us too. Boy, there are a lot of birthdays this time of the year isn't it? Tuesday was my youngest sister then on Thursday was my next to the youngest. All four of our birthdays are in the Fall and Winter. How are you feeling? I hope the medicine is helping you and you are over the initial side effects.

Daphne, I am VERY concerned about you, girlfriend!! :?: Jason better get his act together soon or I'm afraid you are going to be wore down and sick from stress like poor Summer got. You have not been sleeping well and therefore your body has not been able to repair itself. Please post soon so we know how you are. :write:

Summer, so glad you are FINALLY getting the rest you need. Since we returned from the Atlanta trip I finally can sleep through the night. It's amazing how much better I feel during the day now. Thanks for still keeping in touch even though you are not feeling good. You have got to be one of the most SELF-LESS persons I know. :love: Have a good weekend too!

Glen, what do you all do on Thanksgiving in Canada? Our Thanksgiving isn't till November. I just wondered what your traditions were there.

I myself will be glad when Halloween is here and gone. All it means to me is MORE CANDY that I can't eat and exactly what Elena doesn't need. Elena has a party at school but they are not to dress up. Which suits me just fine because we don't normally celebrate it. She wanted a lion king outfit at the Disney store but it was so expensive. 35 dollars for a outfit! I will wait till after and buy it for her when it's marked down for a dress up clothes. Too bad I am rusty on my sewing. :lol:
My stepmother did well with her eye surgery. I called the day of it and she was resting. My Dad is suppose to return home here today and Ann's daughter Brenda is still living in her house with her husband so she will continue to care for her mother what needs to be done. I was seriously thinking of driving up there today but need to prepare for the lesson tomorrow morning. Jim's schedule at work is going to be changed again. They are really swamped with work and they will some time soon start working 5 - 10 hour days. So no more off on Fridays. The extra money will be great for Christmas. Although I would like all purchased soon. I do have one present! :lol:
Well, dolls I'll check in later and I hope all is well in each of your lives. :wave:

Donna as you saw in my post to summer by now, it's not brett's birthday. His is feb 1st. I don't know where that came from? :shrug:

Dh came home and loaded up the trash to take it off and now the blazer won't crank. Would you believe that? I guess it did good to go 10 weeks with hardly any trouble. I haven't talked to him since he tried to crank it. He took the garbage and but it in the car but me and my mom were just bragging on things starting to turn around in our family and look at that. Just makes me mad I guess. Well anyway, we may go shop a little today and then again we may not. Hope you all are having a grand afternoon.

Hi everyone..you will never guess>>ITS SNOWING>>>:yikes: :stress: :yikes: :lol: ..too soon for me.. i will bet it wont stick tho..at least im hoping:crossed: ..have been down in the garage helping the dh.. and i thought i would get what i wanted done or at least started:?: ..hes been making all summer hope chests for the grandkids. he works for a few and then comes up and lays down..has a soft chair he can sit and work too in the garage.. anyways he needed my help..the chests are like a old steamer trunk with rounded lids.. the kids names are on them cut out of wood..and they have brass fittings and locks.. and cedar lined with a false bottom in them to hide treasures..hes so clever working with wood and these are truly a labor of love as he can only do a little at a time and then has to quit as hes in pain:?: but he needs a project and a reason to be so i gave him the idea months ago and little by little they are getting done..ill try and get pictures to send..hope you are all having a great weekend.. oh by the way am using my winnings for xmas and am all most done shopping..but then xmas is my favorite holiday and i always go overboard... will check in later..as the dh gone to the post office etc and i have a moment to myself so am taking advantage..stay on pts and drink water..:D rosey:wave:

Wow Rosey I would love to see the hope chest that dh is making. They sound so beautiful and wow what a gift of love. I have been shopping for Christmas all year. I love to find bargins that I know family can use.
Dana how is Brett doing now with the diabetes? How about Laken and Logan? Does Laken like her new glasses? Has Kevin cleaned the cables that connect to the battery? <y neighbot just had that problem with her blazer.
Ken tell us about Canadas Thanksgiving. Have you gone back to many meetings? I stopped being as I had missed a few meetings I won't pay the back fees. I was also resenting the weighins. Do you fish at the cabin?
Donna tell me about the eye surgery? WHat was it for? I am back to having trouble with Mr. Robert again. We went to the Drs. on Friday and have put him back on the add meds. I don't like the meds but it is a stronger dose this time. I will see if it helps him any this time. The school is pushing for him to see the school counselor. **** no!!!!! Sorry for the wording there. I will not have the school meddeling in our business any more than they do now. Has Elena adjusted to school now? How are her grades?
Summer you shall never cease to amaze me. Please get that rest that you so well deserve. How is the DH doing today? I hate how the cold meds make me sleep and it isn't a restful sleep. I was hearing voices the other night and thinking bugs were crawling on me. Guess I had a fever huh?
Kris I hope that you are having a super de duper day hun.
OK I am going to post and then do another post.
Daphne

OK now as for Christmas shopping. I have bought a ton of gifts so far. Jason has a large family that buy for us. I came across some Pfazinger(SP) tart butners for .99 cents. I bought those for his Aunts. I also have another small gift for them as well I just can't remember what it is right now. I have Jasons Gramma a beautiful red glass candy jar. She collects red glass. Jasons Mom I have a Light house night light and some other things with light houses on them. Jasons Dad and our neighbor that is like a Dad to jason I bought 2 baseball hats each that talk about fishing and being a great Dad and or Grandpa. Robert and Tony I have been getting a few small stocking stuffers. I have our 3 Nephews and 1 Niece gifts as well. I have a Dalmation soap pump that barks for a friend and Jasons brother a musical waterfall and his wife a gift as well just can't remember what. I need to start wrapping them soon so it isn't over whelming to me.
Jason is talking aobut going to Cali sooner and being there like 2 1/2 weeks. I don't know if I can handle it. I will be a total bi*** this time when FIL tries to get me left with all the kids and take Robert and Jason off. I will not do it and I will not be silent this year. Last year I wasn't that silent either but when I was sick I just didn't care. I will also find a cyber cafe to post in this time. Main reason I am going? I get to go to Mexico this time and I really want to go.
OK I hope that I didn't bore ya all with my Christmas lists. I have a few other bought as well I just have to get them wrapped/ Oh a gift for the friends kid as well. I plan on having a wonderful Christmas this year. If Jason leaves to soon I am still going to get my tree down and decorate it so it is up for when we get back.
I love ya all and cold is better and bleeding is slowing down so I am better thanks.
Daphne

hi dolls. we celebrate the same way as the u.s.a. with lots of turkey veggies and pumpkin pie. i gained again
get welll every one
:) glen

Daphne it was a JOY to read a post from you. I'm so glad to hear from you. Sorry I wasn't home to answer your call the other day. I hope it wasn't too disappointing. Your christmas shopping is awesome. I finished up Dh's neice yesterday and got my mom's birthday. Both of our mom's b-days are in nov. Now we have MIL's to get. I've finished xmas shopping for 3 and if his sister would tell me something then I would have that family "knocked off". :lol: I hope that you can really go to Mexico and hope that's not a bribe. I remember the awlful time you had last year. Why aren't yall going every other year or something? Couldn't the inlaws come to you? I know that's happened before too hasn't it??

As for the blazer, the battery cables are nearly new. Less than 5 months old or so. The weirdest thing was he checked the oil and I think when the hood slammed back down, it loosened something. We think it's the fuel pump relay but he's not sure where it's at to see. :shrug:

Well anyway, I'm cooking breakfast and have to get ready for church so I will post later.

Glen sorry you gained but you know how that works, bigger loss this week. :cb:

Rosey leave that snow alone!! I LOVE SNOW! Can't believe you have it already. So your DH travels alone now? That's great and the hope chests: I would have loved to have had one. I packed stuff in my closet growing up that I saved. That's so sweet and I can't wait to see photos either.

OK I need to go now. :lol:

Hi everyone.. the snow didnt last.. but it sure came down in big fluffy flakes.. then turned to rain and its still raining..dont know whats on the agenda for today.. its an adventure:lol: hope you all have agreat day rosey:wave:

Oh Rosey I'm sorry about your snow not sticking and becoming a real big slippery but beautiful mess. :lol: Just teasing.

DH discovered that he had a shortage on his fuel pump relay in the blazer. He had already bought the new relay but realized it was a loose wire that cause it to fire up or not.

In other news: Ebay suspended my account indefinately due to me having 2 accounts. They were both linked to the same paypal account and evidently they don't allow that. Sometimes I used one just for bidding but mostly used my newer one only. They said in the email if you want them to reconsider to reply to the email to get a list of things you have to do to requalify. I replied to it but haven't heard from them. I had tried to sell some insulin syringes the other day and they ended up stopping that auction and said it was against the rules but there was a page of others who had them up for bid. I had emailed them to see what the difference was but never heard a word. They don't have anyway of communicating except for the email. It's a real bummer cause I was doing well. I even put some of laken's clothes that looked good but was too small on there friday. I hope it gets cleared up.

Anyway, I need to take my bath. It will be bedtime real soon and school tomorrow. I probably will go walking. I don't know if I had mentioned that I walked last wed. and thurs. but friday my shins were too sore to walk. So I need to go back tomorrow. I had won and paid for a weight watchers pedometer if I get it. I am anxious to see how many laps around this one track is a mile. The other one that I've walked at is marked out so you know how far you've been but the Oktoberfest just wrapped up there today so they have carnival rides and mess probably most of the week and you can't go walking.

Well anyway, I hope you all had a good weekend. I need to get the ball rolling for another long week coming up and hopefully at least 1 more x-mas present this week. I'd really like to be halfway there before nov. starts. I'm leaving our kids last. I want to finish everyone elses first. Have a good monday.

I walked today for 6 laps which equals .71 of a mile. Gradually working my way up to a mile. I'm going to alternate tracks once Sertoma Field is cleaned up from the festival they had over the weekend. Anyway, nothing going on here but house cleaning. Hope you all are well and DAPHNE if you're reading this, POST ON THE OTHER THREAD so they know how you're doing. :)

Hello Everyone.. Sorry that I didnt post on Sunday..I was trying to get some things done since I have been sick things are a mess..:lol:..Jim trys Bless his heart but still I need to get somethings done..Which I did...I am feeling soooo much better since being on the new meds..They are doing the trick.. I go back to the Dr..in a couple weeks..to be checked .. I know that I will be 100%..cause I almost feel that now.. All my Meds will be finished by Saturday..Thank-You To ALL OF YOU for sending such kind well wishes for me...They worked..:..I appreciate them so very much..
You ALL Are The Best....:yes:

Rosey...Snow and then rain.. I dont want to see any snow as I DO not like it..I hope it clears up soon for you..and you see some :sunny: soon...
Around here all is does is mess-up everything..People cant drive in it and there are so many accidents..Unreal.. I am glad that Steve is able to do some things and the "Hope Chests" sounds so beautiful..What a wonderful gift for them... I know they will love them.. I hope that things will get better for you..I got your hand..Hang in there sweetie...You are right that everyday IS an Adventure..for all of us..Have a great week :wave:

Dana... I am so sorry about ebay.I dont understand what difference it makes but I sure hope that they will allow you to come back and I dont see why not.. I hope this gets straighten out real soon..Did you watch the race Sunday..Jim is not a happy camper that Jeff Gordon won..any-body but him..Jim does not like his attitude with the fans..Thats another story..I hope that the wire on the Blazer is all that it needs to work..as you have had your share and then some with that truck..WAY TO GO on your walking.. I can now start mine as I am feeling better..Slowly but I am gonna start.I hope that you are feeling better too.. I know that those cramps can be bad...Have a great week :wave:

Donna..What a sweet thing to say..Thank-you..How have you been doing.. How was the Bible study Brunch.. I bet it went great and they loved the food you prepared..Sounds like you are on your way to Christmas shopping.. I havent did any yet.. This will be the first Halloween we will not be home..Jim does not want to be tempted with candy..so we are going to the mall..I am giving my neighbor some candy I bought for the children from us.. I just couldnt have nothing for them although I understand how Jim feels..He has to ajust to all of this first..Candy is just too tempting right now.....His sugar has been up and down..Its really wierd..I know that you will miss Jim when he starts all those long hours..but like you said extra money for Christmas..My Jim is going back to work November 2...It will seem strange after 7 months of him being home..Have a great week.:wave:

Daphne..You are the one that amazes me...You have been so sick and still taking care of the family..Thats amazing..I am so glad to hear that the bleeding as slowed down and that you are feeling better..I felt so bad for you sweetie.. I wish I could have been there to help you..Sounds like a wonderful Christmas for alot of people in you family so far..What wonderful gifts for them..and at such great prices too...I hope that you have a great time on your trip..Take Care of you..and get better..:grouphug:..Have a great week :wave:

Kris.. I hope that you had a great weekend with your hubby..Please post and tell us all about it when you can.. Have a great week :wave:

Mr Ken... Dont worry about gaining..you will get it off..we all gain on holidays usually..some people are more inclined to gain on holidays..I am one of those..:lol:..To much good food :lol: Have a great week :wave:

Sheree..Hope that things are good in your world..They are on the :cb: :cb:..

Ladies, sorry did not post much last weekend. It was not a good weekend for this household. :( Anyway, that's in the past and today was a better day.
Tonight Jim and I are going to a concert by the Christian artist Michael W. Smith and Mercy Me. I have a baby sitter which I have never used before so this will be interesting but I need to find one so we can go out together more. ;)
Dana, sorry that ebay is giving you a hard time. I hope by now you received some kind of response on the syringes and being reinstated. I would think it's more of a protection to the buyers kind of thing because there is so much fraud that it ends up hurting the good/honest sellers like yourself.
Daphne and Kris I miss hearing from you two and Sheree too.
Glen, sorry you gained but that's to be expected with Turkey Day isn't it? I dread it. LOL
Summer, so glad :D you are feeling better! I don't blame you to get out of dodge for Halloween but around here the mall would not be the place to go because all the trick or treaters will be out there getting candy as well. Maybe you could go to see a movie? How long have you treated yourself to that or are you two movie goers? :corn:
Well, gotta go pick up the baby sitter. Hold that thought... Elena just hurt herself. :dizzy:
I'll talk to you all later.
OH! BTW Rosey glad the snow stopped but sorry for the rain.

HOWDY HOWDY>>>
How is everyone doing???
ME well busy as you can tell..I can't even remember when I posted last...I only have a minute as it is..
THe hosue is not done until Dec or Jan time frame...still living in the A frame.. teaching, being a maid, mom and wife is a full time job around here...
yes I have lost weight but not much..I had a fluke of a week a month back and gained 6 yes SIX lbs for no reason...then lost 4 the next week and another 1.8 and another 1.8 so now am down to 165! I will post my updates after this Thursdays weigh in...
ROSEY DON'T DO THE ADTKINS DIET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did a few years ago and had to have an emergency gallbladder surgery...it is NOT healthy..yes you will loose at a faster rate that WW but you will gain it all back and it is not a good way to loose weight even though the world is IN LOVE with it...it is because they are loosing at a faster rate...hey do you go to a meeting to have a WW leader encourage you weekly??? It helps me a lot..I am sorry I have to go and don't have time to chat more..
Take care and praying for you..

welcome back to the doll housse sherree.
glad your feeling summer. alls well here.
glen :)

Hello Everyone..its been a very busy day here today..Alot of catching up on phone calls and mails..Unreal.. I am getting my house in shape too..Tomorrow will be a big cleaning day.. I am having a lady over to help me cause I need to do baseboards and heavy-duty cleaning..since being sick and unable to do things its has backed up and need to get it done and alot of othere things windows etc..so I will be real busy.. I cant believe how late it is now..I have been on the pooter for so long today and this evening..
We are playing the Moose Hallowen dance on Saturday..WAH-HOOOOO..They called today and pleaded with us to play..as if we had another gig LOL..but I was so glad to get it and so glad I was not sick anymore so I am able to do it..
WHERE IS EVERYONE TODAY??????
I wanted to just say Hi and check in with all of you..as I know that all of you are busy ladies and have alot to do everyday..

Mr Ken..Glad all is well with you and Thanks for the well wishes.. I do feel better and ready to get with the weight loss adventure.:lol: Take care..:wave:

Sheree..So good to hear from you..Sounds like you are REAL busy..I know that you will be so happy to have your new house ready to move in..Glad that things seem to be going well for you..Please dont worry to much about your weight as you always get right back on track if things are not right....cause you are so dedicated and that is a good thing.. I admire you so much for that..I can only hope to do as well...
Take care and please keep in touch..:wave:

Rosey..Donna..Dana..Daphne...:mag: :mag: :cb: :cb: :cb:..I miss you ALL....Hope that things are good in All your worlds..:wave:

hey guys!

things are just busy here. i am trying to get DH ready to move. i will tell you all about it once he gone on Sunday.



Kris

Donna I'm envious of you living so close to the Bilo center. Wasn't that where the concert was going to be? I grew up listening to michael w smith. his song "friends" was our class song as well. But I like Mercy Me even more. People are making such a huge deal over "I can only imagine" but my favorite one is "Word of God Speak". They are both beautiful but I just like that one even more. I like what it says. Let me know how it turned out. I can't get to greenville for concerts during the week with school and all.

Summer it's great to hear from you. Sherry too! I got the ebay thing straightened out and i"m back in "business" now. :lol: I got me a new printer today. I think this is like the 14th one in 3 years and i"m not kidding. I don't know why they always tear up on me. Dh was going to buy me a lexmark for $35 from walmart over the weekend. This is lexmark as well but it was $55 for the all-in-one which is what I had 2 printers ago. But it was HP. Anyway I thought it was a great deal. DH hasn't noticed yet but it was funny that Brett came in and noticed a pack of paper. He said mama why do you have copy paper with no copier? I said it's also printer paper. And he said "but yours is.... and looked up and noticed I had a new one. :lol:

Rosey where are you at?? I miss you.

Kris I may be in Huntville. AL the end of march. Is that far from you? I've never been to alabama but 5th grade is planning a 3 day trip to Chattanooga, TN and then onto AL. I have to work out something for my other kids in order for me & him to get to go and if they get enough that can pay the $$.

Well anyway, hi to all of you. I need to get ready for a bath myself and get my clothes out for in the morning. I've been walking on 2 different track for most part of a week now. I weighed last wed. morning and this week and lost 1.5 pounds so I'll take that as a start. I got my WW pedometer and it came with a booklet called Let's Walk with a plan in it broken up to about 5 weeks. How far you should walk and in what amount of time and such. I'm actually walking too fast for what it says but it's exercise.

Anyway, I hope you all have a fabulous thursday.

Hi guys so sorry I did not post yesterday. After returning home from the field trip with Elena's class to Charlotte NC where we went to the Discovery Place I was so very tired that I went to bed. I didn't think the trip would wear me out so bad but I was extremely fatigued and went to bed and even after I woke up this morning and took Elena to school I went back to sleep on the couch. I know now why... TOM!:devil:
The concert Tuesday night was so good! :) IN fact, there was a surprise guest. Have you heard of Amy Grant? She came and sang a few songs plus was promoting her Christmas concert with her husband Vince Gill. Elena enjoyed her baby sitter and went to bed fine at 8 for her. Too bad this sitter is moving in a couple of weeks. :( Trying to type with a cockatiel on my wrist is difficult so bear with me. LOL :D :lol:
Dana, even though I do live close to the Bilo Center I do not go much. This concert was only the second time I've been there. Usually the price of tickets are so high and even this was higher than I usually pay but we were not able to make it to the Christmas concert last year and my sister said it was one of the best concerts she had ever been to. So, when we heard of this even though the concert was on a weeknight and since he is not coming back for a Christmas concert here we went ahead. I'm glad we did. It was worth it.
Summer, so happy about your gig!!!! Great news! AND I'm proud of you for getting some help with the housework.
Kris, I'm thinking of you while you guys move dh and I hope all runs smoothly.
Rosey??? Where are you sweetie?
Sheree, you sound sooooo busy! Glad you are in the 160's now! That is great! I only lost a 1/2 pound but since TOM surprised me I know it's probably more than that.
Daphne, how are you holding up? I miss hearing from you.
Glen, glad all is going well with you.
Well, better go. It's a pretty day today but it's a little to "crisp" for me! :lol:
TTFN!

Hello Everyone.. I have had one of those days where nothing went right.. I am sure all of you know exactly what I mean..
I wont go into it al but the lady didnt show cause something came up..and my house was upside down.cause I thought she would be here... I have spent yesterday and today cleaning I am beat..anyway I dropped everthing I touched today and well you all know what I mean Gurrrrrr....tomorrow will be better.. I am getting ready for the Halloween Moose thing and I have to get some false eyelashes.:lol:... I hope I can get them on.. its been forever since I had those thing on.. I am just gonna tease my hair up and wear a ton of make-up and go as a 60's chick..:lol:...I hope to take pictures..if they turn out I will post them on the Yahoo site..

Donna..That concert sounded wonderful..Yes I love Amy Grant and I like Vince Gill too...They both have some great music.. I am so glad you had a great time and Elena was a good girl.. I bet that she would be good with another babysitter... Kids her age seem to love it when the parents go out and they have a new friend to play with..Try to find another one so you and Jim can have somemore time out once in awhile.. It will do you both a world of good..and Elena too... Have a great Friday.:wave:

Dana..I am so glad that you got that Ebay stuff straighten out. I know that you are happy about that and a New printer too. I have a Lexmark X63 All In One..It has been a good one so far..but I would love to have a Flatbed All In One Lazer..but they are outragous in price..so I will wait and see if they ever come down if not I will drop the lazer part and get a nice flatbed all in one jet printer..Dana..How did you get that WW pedometer??? I would like to have 2 of those.. One for me and one for Jim.. Can I order them from somewhere????You are doing so good on your walking and all. I am so proud of you.. I have missed walking for 2 days with cleaning and all.....but I plan on walking some over the weekend.. It got real cold here today and calling for rain Monday..so we shall see..if so I will walk at the mini mall near us...Have a great Friday :wave:

Kris.. I hope that you get all the packing done so the both of you can spend some time together before he has to leave..Have a great Friday :wave:

Rosey...Where are you???? :mag: :mag: :cb: :cb:..I Miss you..Is it still raining or has it started snowing again :yikes: Have a great Friday :wave:

Daphne.. I hope that you are feeling better and better.. I miss hearing for you..but I know how it is..Take Care of yourself and get some rest.. Have agreat Friday :wave:

Mr Ken.. Hope that all is well with you...What are you doing for Halloween??? Have a great Friday:wave:

Sheree.. Hope that all is well with you.. I know that you are so busy..so please cjeck in when you can..Have a great Friday :wave:

Summer my lexmark has a flatbed scanner on it. The all in one I had before didn't have the flatbed and I actually liked it better but this one has been great so far as well. The WW pedometer, I bought from ebay. I think I paid $24 total with shipping but you can get them cheaper if the auction ends with a lesser price. There are a lot of them on there. They are brand new too. I took it with us to the mall this morning (my mom and me) and we walked a mile just the few minutes we were in there. There was this guy selling these toy helicopters that you pull a cord or something and it flew 100 feet up and away and came right back to you. they were awesome and were $14. Mama bought 2 and then he said, "You're going to get $10 something back, if you give me this, I will give you 2 more copters. So she ended up with 4 and there are 3 grandsons. We thought about letting one be for my DH but then on the way to the car mama said, maybe one day when we're alone and no one can see our toys, we can open one to see if we can make it work as well. :lol:

I also went to michaels and got the Slab III Rosey. I don't know if you're familiar with that but michaels has the slab of 180 12 x 12 scrapbook pages for $19.99 but today this one was on sale for $12.99 so that was a HUGE deal. i had the slab I and II already and it's all new pages. I'm so excited to make some more cards over the weekend.

Well anyway, I will post more later.

Hello..Where is everyone?????? I am so suprised No one except Dana has been in here today....Now I am worried.. I have been so busy today with getting everything ready for the Halloween Party at the Moose....Time just flew by..but now I am on my way to bed its late and I am pooped...I Hope that ALL of you are alright..
:mag: :mag: :cb: :cb: :cb:..I Miss ALL of YOU..

Dana..Thanks for the info on Ebay.. I will try it when I get the chance..prob Sunday.. You printer sounds really nice.. I just found out I have to make sure my new one ( when I get one ) is compatable with DSL..Now I have a plug that Jim made me to use when I get a fax or recive one.. This printer is not DSL ready..Its all high tech to me :lol:...The Helicopters sound really cool.. I am sure the kids will be so excited to get them for Christmas..I wish I could get started but not yet..soon..It also sounds like you got some good deals on your Card supplys..Way to go...Have a great weekend.. I hope to get in here Sunday to let you all know about the Party..I am sure we will have fun...
Maybe by them everyone will have been in here.. I hope so..
:wave:

Donna..Rosey..Daphne...Kris....Mr Ken....Sheree...
I hope that ALL of you are just busy and nothings wrong.. I MISS ALL OF YOU...ALL of YOU have a great weekend..:wave:
:mag: :mag: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Hi my name is sarah and "akrosey" is my mom. Not sure if I am doing this right! I am "soooo" very tried and have never been on a chat sight before. Took me awhile to find you and hope I can find it again!! So I am sorry if I make any error's... Mom want you to all know she is in the hospital. It was a surprized to me, because she has been in and out, due to the very good drugs she on. And this sight seemed pretty imporant to her. She had a very bad gullbadder removed, and is lucky she is alive at this time. Not trying to scared any one, but it was pretty bad! It almost ruptured and has infected her liver. Thank god dad brought her in, as I live 5 hour away. She had a terrible upset tummy tuesday night, that wouldn't go way. Any who..... the rupture would of caused a bleed in her liver and that would of caused death. Scared the heck out of all of us!!! She has a 18 in. incision across her belly with many layers of stiches and staples. She is on a breathing tube, long with many other tube's and thing's everywhere. Looks pretty scarey and is very pale! We are having trouble with her lungs right now( 84% without oxygen and it should be 100%) and has a temp. today! So they have her on pure oxygen. I am very scared. There fearing a infection now, due to her weight and the presure on her lungs, also it is so hard for her to get up and get moving. This get's the system going and helps her lungs, along with all the rest of her body. She's so brave. I don't think I could do as well as she trying!!! It's gotta hurt so bad. I feel so much for her right now. It make's me want to cry. But she was up three times today. Which is so good. The good new's is they moved her out of ICU and into a new room. The doctor said, it going to be a long ride. So will see. Dad and I hated leaving her tonight, but it's been three nights with no sleep and dad with his bad back should only be up on his feet a couple hour. And has done way to much also. He is supose to be on bed rest. He's in a lot of pain too. There really two pea's in a pod right know! I guess when it rains, it poor's!!! Any how, she is in good hands. And she wanted us to go any ways. "TOO" many mother hen's around her! Plus I think we were bugging the hospital staff with our present~how ever, I could care less about that! She my mom and I love her. Anyways I should be sleeping right now but can't! I hope this letter does not scared the heck out of you all. But you must of been special for her to ask! So thank you for all your suport on this sight. I have heard her talk about you all offen. And I know she enjoys it. I will try to up date you all when I can. If all goes well they said, a week to 10 day's in the hospital. I know she want to write you all when she can! take care, Sarah

Special prayers for Rosey. I love you and hope you will get better quickly. Special thanks to Sarah for letting us know and we know you love your mother so much.

Sarah thank you so much for filling us in. We were all concerned that she hasn't been on here in a few days. I will be praying for her speedy recovery and I know it has to be scarry for you all. We appreciate and care for your mom so much and she's been so supportive of each one of us.

Yall add my grandpa to your list of prayer as well. He was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets today and he's allergic to them. My grandmother was able to get 2 benadryl tablets in him. He nearly smothered to death on the way to the ER. He is expected to come home later today and will be fine. Dr said if it weren't for the benadryl, it wouldn't have been such a good outcome. It helped some. my DH went and found the bees. They were like a huge tornado coming up out of the ground. He sat a gas can near there to mark the spot and is going to try to go back tonight when they all should be in the hole and pour the gas on them. I hope he kills them.

Summer i hope you have a ball today. I'm looking foward to hearing all about it and hope you can show us a picture of you too!

Hi to Donna and everyone else. Keep our dear friend "rosey" on our minds and in our prayers!

rosey get weel sooon. sarah give your mom a big hug from all the other barbie dolls and me ( the ken doll ohe group).
have fun tonight summer.
glen :)

We love you rosey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone...its raining here..damp and cold..I have a Doctors appointment at 4:45 for Jim ..He sugar is not coming down like it should..I hope that the Doctor can give him new meds to help..

Rosey...I am praying for you my Dear Sweet friend.. I hope that you start feeling better real soon..Thank you Sarah so very much for letting us all know about our Dear Rosey.. I wil be praying for her everyday.. I hope you can let us all know how she is doing.. I hope that your Dad can get some rest too as he has been through alot also..Rosey needs him..God Bless you Rosey.:grouphug:.I am sending this :angel: to watch over you..I Love you very much my Dear Wonderful Friend..

Dana.. I hope that you Grandfather feels better real soon.. He was so lucky that your Grandmother gave him that Benedryl to take.. Bee stings can be life threating.. I am so glad he is going to be alright..I will be praying for him too.. We had a real good time at the Halloween Party.. I have pictures to have delveloped..and I will get a CD of them to put on here as soon as I can.. :wave:

Donna.. I hope that things are alright with you to sweetie..:wave:

Mr Ken..Thanks I did have fun at the party..it was a fun time for all..Hope that you are doing good..:wave:

Daphne...Kris..Hope that all is well in your worlds..:wave:

Sorry to have to be so short today.. I have to get ready to go to the Dr's and I am so stunned about Rosey.. I am praying for her speedy recovery..Does anyone have her Phone number?? and address.. I want to send her a card and I would love to talk to her when she gets home...

I hope all of you have a great day..Lots of Love to you all..:love:
:wave:

Hi Everyone...I'm the other daughter of Roseys'. My name is Laura! Nice to meet you all. I hear so much about you all. You've all made a huge difference in my moms life and happiness. Thank you for that! Her is an update: She is doing much better and is getting around quite well. Her doctors are all pleased with her progress and she may be able to come home within the next two or three days!! Yay!!! She wanted me to make sure you all know how much she misses you and can't wait to get home to you all again! Thank you all for your kind prayers and caring concern! She'll be back very soon! Much Love to all! :) Laura :)

If anybody wishes to send "Get Well" Greetings to mom, her address is: P.O. Box 8612 Nikiski, AK 99635 I know she'd like that! Thanks again! :) Laura :)

Prayers to Rosey!! Thank you Laura and Sarah for letting us know her updates... Your poor thing,, I hope you and your DH feel better..
I got a pedometer last week $10.00 and can't figure the darn thing out...it seems like it counts a lot of steps when I am not stepping that much. My DH says you are walking more steps taht you think...but man it seems liek too much. I have the little button in the middle between teh + & - any advice would be great..
Up .6 this past week...uugh! what is the deal... I know I am too busy to focus 100% of the time on my points..probably eating too many...NEED to buckle down and get back on track...to meet my goal..
We have SNOW>>>like gangs busters.. Winter is here..
Well just wanted to say hey and thanks for hanging onto me even though I don't have the time to write daily..
GOD BLESS YOU ROSEY!!

Hello Everyone.. I just poped back in to see if there was a update on Rosey..

Hello Laura..I am so happy to hear that Rosey is doing better..Thats wonderful..Please tell her that I am praying for her speedy recovery and I cant wait to talk to her..Tell her that I miss her..but I know she needs time to get better and I know that she will be here soon talking to all of us..Rosey has been a blessing to me as a friend..I am so very happy to have her for a friend..She had brought so much sunshine in my life..She is a wonderul person and friend to us all....Please give her lots of Love from me..:love:
Thank-you so much Laura for letting us all know that she is better..Please keep in touch with us and give Rosey a hug from me..:grouphug:..tell her I have her hand..and the :angel: is watching over her...

Sheree.. It good to hear from you too.. I know that you are busy and I have not forgot you..I know that you are very busy with work and the house.. Do you like the snow?... I am not a snow person..I hope it doesnt snow at all this year here..:lol:I dont know about the pedometers..I am sure that Dana can help you there.. I want to get one..I just havent had the time to do it yet..
You are prob walking more than you think just like you hubby said..You will get back on track.. I am sure of it....Have a great week and take care..:wave:

Donna..Dana...Daphne....Mr Ken..Kris...
Where are all of you :mag: :mag: :mag:
I miss you all...:cb: :cb: :cb:..they are out and on the hunt..