+ lovely one hour nap yesterday
+ Claire got me some groceries - when people say "What can I do?", they mean it
+ leg swelling is starting to go down - I'm convincing myself
+ food bank donations are starting to roll in
+ fabrics for four new quilts arrived yesterday
+ email from my DD catching me up on the grandkids and Christmas plans
+ was able to take a short car trip yesterday
+ water weight is dropping very quickly - 199 to 183 since Monday
+ managed to get the ivies and spider plants all potted yesterday
+ figured out quilt raffle money for deposit today
+ the Church Bulletin went together without a hitch and is ready for Sunday
+ feeling better and much less swollen today
+ a good night of sleep - 9 to 5:30 without a potty break
+ water weight continues to drain away - ticker reinstatement next week
+ legs are back to "chubby normal"
+ was able to help Karen with my "Skunk Off" - she was grateful too!
+ lovely raspberries from the grocery store yesterday - a summer taste
+ the pant shortening project is nearly over
+ re-potted ivies and spider plants are looking good
+ Jazz is very excited about our wee sprinkle of snow - he will always be a puppy!
- the cortizone shot the doctor gave me in my back has taken away the pain. I am so, so grateful.
- DH and I got the whole house cleaned, grocery and lots of laundry. Feels so good when it's done. (DH did most of it - another reason I am grateful for him)
- my mom and I save the Coupons for Education for my kindergartener neighbor. We had an envolope full to give her. You would think we had given her an envelope full of dollars or something. She was over the moon about it. It's so nice to see that pure joy.
- family, friends, YOU all, fb, cell phone, internet, music,
- back to my ticker weight!
- electricity.
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+ nice to be able to fit into the Size 14 pants again AND normal shoes
+ small group at Church this morning but a very good meeting
+ some sunshine right now so I may be able to get a bit of cutting back done
+ I'm almost all caught up on alterations - pressing is on the list today
+ no water weight loss today but I know it's from extra salt yesterday so restored my ticker
+ starting to get my ducks in a row for the rest of the month and for December
+ it feels good to be getting back to my usual active lifestyle
+ Jazz escaped the yard again late yesterday but came to me as soon as I spotted him
+ did get out to do some cutting back and raking
+ cooked myself a proper Sunday dinner
+ legs and weight are nearly back to normal
+ did get several "niggles" off my list yesterday
+ tiny loss on the scale this morning
I just got home form a weekend in Santa Cruz. Great weekend but so grateful to be home.
I ma grateful to be able to get back into my routines.
I am grateful to have routines
I am grateful to be in my own bed again
I am grateful to be able to take weekend vacations once in a while
I am grateful for my job
I am grateful for my wonderful friends and good times we had with them this weekend
+ very glad the nurse got the seven tubes of blood with one try!
+ Good Food Bag is full of lovely veggies this week
+ Mac is going to give me some Canadian holly from his secret patch
+ got the go-ahead from the doc re my trip to PA next Tuesday
+ ticker is not lying
+ friend Rachael was nominated for Governor General's award for her work with theatre in the community
+ sunshine and mild (for November) temperatures
+ I have the go-ahead for my trip to PA for Thanksgiving
+ Jazz escaped the yard in the dark last night but showed up at the side door in 15 minutes
+ nice giggling chat with Claire yesterday - we seldom have time for that
+ leg swelling seems gone and weight has settled down - whew!
+ remembered to rebook my dental appointment and avoided a $$$ penalty
+ my propane tank was filled yesterday with no reminder - good company!
- I am grateful that I could smile today when I looked at the scale.
- I dropped my cell phone in some water and it stopped working. I am grateful that 10 hours later it is working again. I guess it 'dried out'. (smile)
- following my intuition is generally a good idea
- my 20 year old niece is OK - thank God. She was at a friend's house Sunday night when armed robbers broke in. (they had hidden faces) They took whatever it was they wanted and left Erika and her two friends alive. How does this happen, let alone to someone I love with every inch of my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Reminder - always keep your doors locked.
- my family, freinds, YOU ALL, internet, cell phone, music
- thank you to who invented the sweatshirt. So warm and comfy on a cold day.
