Your very welcome annie..we all care about you

Greetings Peeps!

Hugs to my doggiepal! Ugh, pneumonia too? bleh. I had a technically challenging weekend when my both my dreadmill and laptop died. BLEH! My exercise for the day was to take the treadmill apart and put it outside (gotta call city to get it picked up) and to get another laptop.

My litttle psychotic kitty is feeling better after having had an ear hematoma drained. She got 6 stitches. Poor old thing. She's 15 yrs old and has had a time of for the past month. The funny part is she has all the vets and technicians scared of her. She's a little 8.8 lbs terror when it comes to strangers. She's just an odd kittums.. I heard most torti's and calicos are that way.

I'm doing morning stretches for my back and I think it might be helping.

Hugs to all the new peeps joining in on the thread! Just jummp right in.

Luv,
Ratkity

Pink Flamingo - Please just try to focus on yourself at the moment and get help for the depression. It is quite dangerous to suddenly stop taking depression meds, so it would be good if you could get that sorted out. I know you are panicking about your current courses, but there is always hope, and even if this course doesn't work out for you, once you get other things in your life under control, you may see a direction for your life that you hadn't seen before. I know from experience that depression can really mess with your overall view of things and once that is all cleared up, it is like a blurry picture is clear once again and you wonder how you missed so many things. I wish you the best and hope that you can find yourself smiling again soon.

Annie - Great to see you back. I can't even imagine how you must have felt with the medical info you had been given, and I am sure it was only natural to react the way you have. I just think it is amazing that you have come out again, ready to 'fight' your way back. Well done! I hope that news improves for you, health-wise, and you are able to have a happy, relaxed Christmas.

hbieber - It is lovely to 'hear' the excitement in your voice about your upcoming family gathering. I know you will have a wonderful time, and I hope you spend the day smiling. Oh... can you take some of that energy and package it up to send over here to me. I think mine has gone on a holiday over your way.

Cyn - I have been following your troubles with your son's girlfriend and I truly hope that either she sees sense soon, or that you can get a good lawyer who will make sure your son is given the rights he deserves.

Welcome to any newbies. I know you will love it here! This is a great bunch of women! Sometimes we get a male in here, but they just don't seem to be able to cope with us all.

As for myself... I have two more days left of our school year. This has not been a year that I would like to repeat any time soon. With the depression at the beginning of the year, then my brother's diagnosis of leukemia, 7 months of illness and treatment for him before he passed away, then my three weeks off work because I just wasn't handling it too well at all... I am looking forward to a MUCH better year in 2010.

I have a Grade 3/4 class next year, which I am THRILLED about. I love that age group and I know the kids already, so that is going to make for a wonderful start to a new school year in February. After two years of trying to get staff to use more technology in their classrooms (you would think I was encouraging them to take up brain surgery on their students!) and taking 12 to 14 different classes for various subjects each week, I just want my own group of 'babies' who I can get to know really well and just have my own room to focus on.

We are going to my home town for Christmas. It will be hard without Daryl there, and his home is across the road from Mum's, where we will be staying, so there is always that reminder there. But there are lots of wonderful memories as well, which should help to get us all through. We will spend time with his wife and boys (19 and 22), which will be special. I'm not sure if I mentioned, but there were approx. 1500 to 2000 people at his funeral, and a LOT of the town closed down, included one bank, because so many people wanted to attend the funeral. It was such an incredible show of affection and respect for Daryl and we got to see even MORE just what an incredible person he was. So, after all the pain, (and guilt because I was his match for a donor and didn't get the chance to save his life) and tears, there are also lots of lovely things to think about.

I have to work on eating better, as I have found out that sugar and carbs are my friends/enemies when I am extremely stressed.

Well, I had better head off. I have three classes today, and that is it for the year, so I can focus on getting moved into my new classroom.

Take care all,

Zelma

ZedAus-I am really excited and I feel different this year than last and im sure that has to do with my weight loss and I will do my best to package some of my energy up and send it right over to you!

Well, not much new with me just counting the days till saturday and really looking forward to that ( i know your sick of hearing about it--sorry!) Well, my husband and I are making puppy chow ( for those that might not know what that is..its crispix, peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar mixed together and my husband and i are going to add mini marshmallows to it to make it a little different)to take to the get together and Im also going to take along some gum so once i have eaten i will stick that in my mouth so that i wont be tempted to snack all night..that is the only worry i have is overeating on all the sweet stuff or snacks that i love but i think the gum will work!

Well, talk to you ladies later
Heather

Annie is in the house. That's so good to see you and Zelma. I'm now covered from A to Z.

I did much better today. It takes 2-3 days to get completely back on track after falling. Saturday I had to bake cakes for a bake sale at church. Made more than I needed. Always a bad idea. That led to no calorie count on Saturday, 2800 on Sunday, and 2000 yesterday. That seemed to work better by coming back down more gradually. I've had 1300 today, and my husband is bringing me a meringue cookie for later. 25 calories each is hard to beat.

Warning this might contain some TMI lol

NSV...tonight i decided to take a bath and to my surprise when i sat down in the tub my knees dont touch the sides anymore!!! I know you probably all think this is a lame NSV but not for me plus i looked in the mirror and my stomach area is really starting to look smaller!!!

Well, now for the bad news....i started having cramps tonight plus TMI coming...i started bleeding a little bit which means my period will be here tomorrow or thursday and i just hope that its not a really heavy one this month with spending the night at someone elses house on saturday but now i understand why monday and today my weight has been up .5 lb im just hoping now that i will lose 1-2 by saturday i dont plan on being able to lose 4 lbs this week i would really be surprised if i do but im not giving up im still gonna continue eating well and exercising and we will see what saturday's weigh-in brings.

Well, im getting ready to turn in now so i will talk to you ladies later
Heather

Zelma SO GREAT TO 'SEE' YOU!!!!! I have missed you so much! It must have been a good feeling to see your brother was loved so much.xxxxxxxxx
Annie FAB TO 'SEE' YOU TOO!!!!!! So what if you had a small gain, you have lost so much weight AND been an inspiration to many of us (not to mention offering hugs & love & support too!!). You have been ill too, as you'd say to us, take it easy & be kind to yourself!xxxxxxxx
Well bil is home, he was allowed out yesterday (Tuesdday) he seems a lot better, I hope it stays that way. He will be staying over Christmas I think & my parents are coming to stay with my uncle on Thursday for a few days so everyone seems in better health, thank Goodness!!! Looking forward to seeing them SO much!
Gotta take the boys to school..
xxxxsharon

Hi! How is everyone doing today?

I am a bit anxious because I have a majorly busy day. I have to finish this paper, find somewhere to print it, deliver it to school, travel an hour to meet with my pastor, then travel back, clean the apartment, and have people over for supper. Phew.

I am feeling very down about my weight. I want it all off NOW and I just feel like I can't live another day in this body. I'm sure some of you guys can relate. I'm so jealous of my friends who can wear cute clothes and don't have to worry about all this crap.

Hope you guys have a good day! xo

Catherine said it perfectly!! Glad to see ya A and Z!

Hugs,
Ratkity

Now how did I miss Zelmas post!! I am glad that you posted!! For me this year it was very hard for me to get out my grandmas old christmas stuff because I miss her so. But we started talking about it..me and hubby and kids and brother..and it seemed to comfort me a bit.

Last night I went and bought an ornament for our ornament exchange at work. I got it at Joanns..and let me tell ya..they have yucky ornaments anymore. The one I got was ok..but usually they have a great selection. Could be that I got it to late in the season.

hb:not TMI and what a great NSV!!!!

catherine: I have never had a merigne cookie..sounds good though

Rat: Sorry about your kitty. I hate it when our furbabies are not feeling up to par. My big ole teddybear (Bear) is sick right now. The vet says it is something geriatric and it comes on them suddenly and goes just as quickly. I am praying daily it will go. Poor baby is walking around like he is drunk. No meds will help they said. We have taken him to the vet 3 times over this and the vet says he just has to ride it out. So, my heart goes out to you.

Zelma: Words can not say how very sorry I am to hear about Daryl. I know first hand what it feels like to lose your brother. My prayers are with you sweetheart and I hope that your family will be blessed and be able to draw and think of good times. Hugs.

Heather: Puppy chow sounds yummy. lol. I get your NSV sooooo much. The first time I could sit in a chair with arms without squishing, the first time I could take a bath without my body squishing in was amazing. I still honestly marvel every time I'm in the tub and there is room, plenty of room on all sides. It is something to be happy about and to cheer about for yourself. Hugs.

Cyn: Hi there.

Catherine: Are those cookies "Miss Merange" (sp)? They have some lovely flavors on line of those and some of them are sugar free too. I love them. Happy to see you too.

Sharon: Hi doll. Hugs to ya.

Pink: so sorry that you are sad right now. Hugs.

Well, I am down 1 pound since yesterday so that is the right direction. It is amazing what eating better and exercising even a tiny bit can do for you. My attitude is much better then it was last week and I am feeling hopful again. God is good.

Thanks to all of you for suppporting me and loving me over the years. I have been coming here now since 2005 and realize what a blessings 3fc has been to me especially this 300+ thread! You all are an amazing group of ladies.

Blessings all,
Annie

Hi ladies....

Dogpal...i know what you mean it is such a great feeling to get in the bathtub and not be squished in there and im glad to hear that you are feeling better too *hugs*

Cyn...thank you it is my greatest NSV so far and im sure there is many more to come!

Well, not much going on with me except for having cramps and not feeling well today...damnnit i was soo hoping that my period would not come until after the get together i just hope the flow doesnt get heavy if you know what i mean ( sorry TMI again lol) because it is embarrassing to be at someone elses house and accidently bleed on their furniture and that has happened to me before and its really embarrassing so hopefully by saturday it will be almost done.

Yeah...3 days until the get together! Tomorrow i will be getting a haircut and i havent gotten a haircut in at least 6 months maybe longer mostly cause i cant afford it but i want to look really nice for saturday and for xmas im gonna keep it the same length but see if maybe she can do something different with it..i will try to post pics tomorrow night or friday

well, talk to you ladies later
Heather

Well, after having such a great attitude around 11;30 a.m. this morning I noticed my sweet doggie stumbling around even worse than before. I called Joel and work and he came home. We took our sweet bearbee to the vet and he said that we need to put him down that he will only get worse. So, we said our goodbyes and put bearbee to sleep. We are both heartbroken and so is our remaining sweet furbabie Pepper.

Please keep us in your prayers. I honestly don't know how much more I can take. I am so sad and it is so heartbreaking to see my big stong Joel cry cause he is missing his dog.

Blessings all,
Annie