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Tuesday
WELCOME JESSICA
Waiting for Angie to finish cooking dinner...easy tonight, soup and quesadillas. She has had a busy day in her "office" working on her fitness business..she is really trying hard to get it going...she's gonna m :lol: ake me either rich or....Oh heck I'd live in a tent with her!!! Got home from work and Ron and I "hunted" down a GIANT (OK it was only 10 inches) LIZARD that was in the dining room...should have seen us two "MANLY" MEN chasing this thing around the dining room...we finally caught it. SUNNYD Glad you had a great day with Joe...micro breweries are real popular here...seems like a lot of places are making their own beer...I usually stick to Budweiser...a lot safer that way..I know my limit... ;) :lol: ;) MICHELE Thanks for the "diggin" news :nono: :lol: Angie got Reba a new collar and shorter leashes today..she is so hard to walk..a big chicken...but soo sweet. The pups are healing up nicely. I hope this finds your back better!! Prayers!!!! JESSICA Welcome...hope you stick around...I live near San Diego...A 23 year old son (soon to be teacher and is a coach at the high school) a 20 year old daughter, going to be a senior at a christian college in San Diego, tennis player, working with the Navy on her internship for college credits, a 16 year old step-daughter, soccer and softball player, gonna be hi-school junior and legal guardian to a 13 yr old going to be freshman nephew. Stick around..you will enjoy it here. Gotta go the :drill: has called "DINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " |
Diggin' Dogs
http://doityourself.com/photos/hole.gif *GARY* I found a couple places this morning that may be of help to you... maybe there are some tips that will help you stop your pups from digggin holes in your yard :yes: LINK 1: http://doityourself.com/pets/digging.htm LINK 2: http://www.doggiedoor.com/diggings.shtml Catch you later... Donna <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
quick Hi!
Hi guys- Happy belated anniversary to sunny/Joe Welcome Jessica- great site, with great people. Mitchy really pray your back starts improving soon. Hi to everyone else I will think of you all, while I am in Alaska lots of last minute stuff. won't be back until 17th but not actually home till July 19th. take care
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Jessica My name is Charlotte. I'm 55...but, staying 29 :lol: I have 4 children & 11 grands! I have done volunteer work at a Christian TV Station for 10 yrs. I'm the secretary, & do various other things. I sing & have a program "Vision of Heaven" on Monday nights. Also, have a tape out....working on the 2nd. Enjoy singing at nursing homes, festivals, etc. I sing at funerals.....so far, not at any weddings. Not great, but really enjoy. I lost my weight last summer with the help & encouragement of this forum. Now, I'm trying to maintain....although I wouldn't mind losing 10 more pounds. You've come to the right place for encouragement. I wish you lots of luck. Prayers.....God bless all of you.... |
I need to ask for prayers, i'm in a lot of pain, been very worried and wondering what to do, i can't take this anymore. I saw Dr.Joe this a.m. and he thinks i need to have an MRI and may have a bulging disc. He gave me an herbal pain suppressor. I've been very teary lately because of the pain. Please pray i can handle this and get through this and be healed soon. Thanks....
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http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...hristian_5.jpg Dear *MICHELLE* Sometimes we feel as if we are all alone in our suffering, but it's important to remember that our Lord is always with us and that we are NEVER ALONE. *Prayers* Love, Donna <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
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I hope this works! This is my family!! I'm very proud of them!! I've lost about 10lbs and quite a few inches since then. Now that I can send some of my pictures this way I'll try to send a more recent one of myself. Thanks Sunny for recommending Photobucket. I can download pics of the CD's and resize them. Talk to you tomorrow. |
Alright!
Yeaaaah *WILMA*! :cp: I couldn't sleep, so I just thought I would check and see if anyone posted tonight and you did :D I am thrilled to finally see you and your family :cp: - what a nice looking group of people!! :yes: I cannot wait to see more pictures, Wilma! You are so very welcome! I am so glad that you like Photobucket too and it is working for you, I sure enjoy the site. It has been so quiet here these days - what with Michelle not well and Angel not well :no: and Sami not well :cry: I sure do miss everyone :( And only the Lord knows what happened to Sherry? :?: ? Did she say she was going on vacation?? Anyway, I do hope to see a few more posts sometime soon ;) Friday is Joe's 51st Birthday :hb: and I got him a Hammock today - here is a picture of he and the two boys enjoying it this evening on our porch. It sure didn't take them long to break it in! :lol: :smug: See Guido underneath it? And Zeppe on Joe's legs? Silly kitties... the Hammock isn't for them :^: http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...ures/Joe_1.jpg I took it down (it collapses) tonight and am going to finish clearing and cleaning the porch tomorrow making space for it to stay set up. It will be something I will enjoy during the day time hours and Joe will enjoy when he comes home from work & on the weekends... he loves spending time with is buddy, Zeppe, watching birds with their eyes closed :lol: Well, I am going to go back to bed and try to get some sleep. *God Bless* and *Good Night* Donna <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Hi guys! :wave:
Happy Birthday to dear Joe!! :balloons: What a cool hammock. It may not have been made for cats, but that is debatable, that area underneath looks like it was made EXACTLY for that purpose! I went home at 1:30 yesterday and went to bed, iced, put tiger balm on, took my fish oil, took this herbal pain suppressent Dr.Joe gave me, and i actually had some relief. These herbal pain pills really seemed to help. I went and got some more today so i could make it through work. I'm still hurting, but a little better. I'm not so weepy either i think because i was able to control the pain for awhile. I lost my water at the house late afternoon.....my uncle was watering and noticed it, it wasn't the circuit breaker so someone is coming out to look at it today. So I have 2 day hair at work (which is ok, i do that often) and i had to improvise this a.m. with some water. I take modern conveniences for granted. Hope you all have a great day! |
Oh, Wilma~I forgot to mention how wonderful it is to see you! What a nice looking family!
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Thursday
HI GALS :wave:
How is everybody? Or should I say WHERE is everybody? Got home from work a little early, my daughter was finishing up painting the fence (her part-Ron is going to paint the low part) and on Saturday, probably, the family is going to paint my neighbors fence--the back section I am painting in exchange for new mail boxes he wanted to have put in. Our mailboxes are on the sidewalk side by side and he wanted a new one, they are called armidillos--he is gone a bunch and these type hold the mail in the bottom until you unlock it--anyhow he wanted ours to match so I agreed to have it installed--$275.00.....for my half!! FOR A FREAKIN' MAILBOX :lol: well when I went to pay him he said just paint his fence since my brother and I did such a good job on the side fence that seperates our houses--OK. Angie yellin....gotta go |
Michelle- this is Angie- how do I get the blinkie as Gary's signature?
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Hi *GARY* Michele and I are here... don't know where anyone else is! :?: Did you see the post I left for you about the dogs digging????? I left you links to two sites... go back a page and look for it, okay - I think it will really help you solve your problems :crossed: Gotta get going --- Joe is grilling hamburgers and I am so ready for dinner :hun: Later... Donna <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
So what, Gary.......Sunny and I aren't enough for ya? ;) I know, I miss everyone too. I think Sue is on a trip and Mkay had something going on too? Well, hopefully everyone will check in soon. And Sherry.......please pop in and let us know you are ok.
I'm still having pain but after my adjustment this morning i'm noticing some very good changes, the pain is better. :cb: Am still going to schedule the MRI they called me about yesterday. He still thinks he can treat me, but wants to know the exact problem. Guess who I had dinner with last night? :love: I needed to see John to get another comparitive guide so he picked me up and we went and tried the new Hong Kong Buffet. I was in so much pain, i could hardly get my food. But we sat and talked for over 3 hours! He is so neat! My water is back on and the only plans i have this weekend is to go to a graduation party sat. afternoon and i meet John for church Sat. night! Bye for now..... :wave: |
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HI LADIES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE :cb: :gift: :gift: :hat: :hb: :cp: :bravo: :balloons: Well Michele i hope you got the PM from Angie on the blinkie--thank you so much for it. Have fun with John ;) And YES you and DONNA are plenty for me!! ;) DONNA Hope you treated Joe extra nice for his Birthday...I KNOW you did!! Yes I checked out the diggin' links and am going to use some of the hints. I have already given them their own diggin' area...I bought 2 mixing tubs at Home Depot and filled them with dirt...the pups use them all the time..however...they dig up everything else too!! Hard to believe they BOTH graduated basic training this week...2 diplomas for RYLEE and 1 for REBA...and $$$$$ gone for me :lol: WILMA IS EVERY WOMEN here GORGEOUS? :yes: :yes: :yes: Thanks for sharing your family with us!! Well all the kids are here for dinner and a few friends so I gotta go...be back later tonight or this week-end. |
Hi! :wave:
Gary~I sent Angie a PM re: the blinkie... Sure is quiet around here??? After yesterday's adjustment I was feeling better, not so much pain, not so constant. Good thing because we were really busy at work. This a.m. it's a little better, but still not great. I can't wait until it's great! I'm scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday, but he still thinks he can treat it, so hopefully i won't have to look at other options. I've started the Usana products and i'm hoping my overall health will be improved. I can tell slight improvements already in my eyes and skin. Maybe it's the fish oil too. Hey! Good news, my boss just gave me an 8% raise! I've been here a year now, 6 months full-time. It's a happy day! :dance: |
Dieters devotions for June 26, 2004
June 26
1 Timothy 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. Greg tried not to get discouraged, even though he gained back most of the weight he'd lost. This time it would be easier. He'd done it once; he could do it again. The first time had been so hard because he had such a low opinion of himself. His self-image had improved immensely, and he had the confidence he needed to know he could lose weight. Greg knew he was made in God's image, even if that image got hidden a little now and then. Know-ing that he was loved made losing weight much easier. Greg was thankful that God loved him so. He could conquer anything with God's help. Today's thought: Good things come to those who believe they will! |
Hello It is long lost me! My computer has been hit bad by the pop up bug and we had to total delete everything and guess what my youngest DD clicked on it again! I think spyware is the bug so do not click on it! once it is in you can not delete it without deleting everything and starting over. Mitchy we are so much alike My back is killing me! This little old lady at work felt sorry for me and gave me these pain patches that you just peel and stick on and I can't tell you how much it has helped. You can by them anywhere and they come like 4 to a pkg and one patch last 6-8 hours. they are like the ben gay but they don't smell. I will pray Your MRI turns out great. Donna I love your pictures! How cute and Happy B-day Joe!!! You are doing so great. I still am struggling along when I quite losing I starting watching my blood sugars and they are high again. My Doctor called and said my test were borderline and then two days later he called back and said he go more test results and I needed to be back on diabetic meds ASAP. And he wants to go over things with me when I come in on the 14 of July. The only test that I know that was still out was the heart test. So we will see. In lots of ways I am doing so much better I have been redoing my bedroom it looks so great. And I am working on my familyroom repainting and completely redoing everything. My Mom gave me a sewing machine as a early b-day gift and I have had a blast. When I get everything put together I will send a picture.
Wilma You are so Pretty and what a great looking family! You look very slim in the picture so you must be wasting away now being 10 lighter! Ez-I have dog problems to my little one gets so excited she goes potty. It drives me nuts. She was a lot better but someone scared her and she has back slided now. so I would trade you problems. Jessica-A big welcome I am the the mother of 6 kids. I need to lose at least 50 lbs so I am looking forward to getting to know you. Sue-I hope you are having a great time on our trip! Sherry-I know you are at the lake but with your heart problems we worry when we do not hear from you. So post and let us know you are alright. Sprout-how are your feeling and how are things with your son? Mkay-Remember we are here for you. I have really struggled to lose also but I am not going to give up. I will be lifting you in pray! Angel Lover-How are things going with your son and grand daughter? I think about you often and are keeping you in prayers. Well I have a lot to do. I have missed all of you so much I will try not to go so long again! |
Sunday Morning
HI LADIES :wave:
Just got home from church so I thought I would check in. Had to work yesterday at my cousin's house (helping him get it ready for sale so he can retire) so Angie, Amanda, Ron, Lara and one of her friends painted the neighbors fence--got out of that one and made some $$ to boot ;) Angie and I watched the BIG FISH last night, thought it was OK-- not great but enjoyable enough. SAMI Good to hear from you. We use the Norton Anti Virus protection and it sure helps with the pop-ups. I bet your rooms are looking great-- it's nice to re-do every once in awhile isn't it!? I hope the tests turn out the way you want, great to see a little comfort on the back pain too! as far as the puppies go we will (PROBABLY-HOPEFULLY) continue them in the puppy school-- they have a drop-in thursday class for $5 in the early evening-- along with many other choices of classes, our pups really enjoy learning...errr..playing there ;) They would be tons better if we worked with them a little more-- seems like it is something we put off until the day before class-- trying to get that weeks homework in at the last minute ;) -- we do work with them during the week, just not as much as we should. MICHELE How did Sat. with John go? Thanks for trying with the blinkie but our computer is just not letting Angie paste it or something-- she has tried every thing. Great news on the raise! My sister used to use the Usana products but it just got too expensive for her. I hope the back is much better today. Enjoy your day. HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE-- I HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAVING A GREAT SUNDAY-- NOW OFF TO GET CHORES DONE BEFORE THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES COMES ON-- '' GO FULLERTON TITANS'' |
Hello all! I made it to the graduation party yesterday afternoon but just barely. There were about 300 people there and i had to park at the end of their drive and walk to the house. I almost didn't make it. Yesterday was maybe the worst pain i've felt. The party was great, she has a nice house, surrounded by corn fields, totally Minnesotan. Great food and a tent and beer truck! Had some food, talked to some people, didn't stay too long. I almost cried by the time i got back to the car and on the way home. I have been in bed almost all day but I feel better today! Not so much pain. Sami~what are those patches called? Do they have heat in them? Not sure that would work, i feel better with ice. I missed my cousin's church carnival today but just felt i needed to stay home and get better. And I didn't even make it to church, there was no way last night i could have gone. So no John. That's ok. Sami~glad to see you back. I hope you get the diabetes under control. Sunny! i need you help. I bought a package from cute colors but now can't figure out how to use them? I've downloaded the file and i can open and see the pics, but i can't copy the name and insert like i do in a post here? Do you know what i'm saying? How do you use them from the download? |
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I was just curious and wondering if any of you are members of the church of Christ that post here. This is my first time stopping in here ~ never even a lurker. ;)
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Good Morning!
First of all, I would like to thank you for the kind words about the picture I posted. I am very proud of my family and like to show them off.
I had a great, busy weekend. We were out for most of it. We had our church Sunday School picnic after church. It was a good way of getting to know people on a casual basis. I got a bit too much sun but I'll be okay- just a bit of redness. Then we had Bible study in the evening. Now it's back to work!! Michele: I sure hope you start feeling better. I don't suffer from back pain but on the occasion that it's even a little sore Iwonder how people can bear it. Take care of yourself. Gary: You sound a lot like my DH. always willing to help someone out. 1954 must have been a very good year. :lol: Sami: SO good to hear from you. I'm glad those patches have brought you some relief. What color did you redo your bedroom? I painted my walls taupe and have black and taupe bedding. I still have to do window coverings and figure out what to hang on the walls. Donna: Nice hammock! I would love one but then I'd never get anything done around here. Well, it's almost time to leave for work. I have my healthy lunch packed and ready to go. Have a super day! |
Hi Maggie,
Welcome! Sorry I didn't say it before. I'm not a member, but i am a Christian. Hope we hear from you often. |
I'm HOOOOOMMMMEEEE!
Oh My Goodnight!!!! I missed my real world about yesterday when after driving 6.5 hours, we decided to spend the night in Illinois. We started out again today about 10:30 a.m.
First...I only scanned the posts...Mitchypoo- John...cool as all get out! Actually, that's all I saw. :o Rachel's wedding- WONDERFUL...I cried for the next two days. Arkansas- We left Monday 10:00ish. Arrived Tuesday 12;30 a.m. UGH! 14 hours of driving...Gary's brother was waiting up for us. I'm NOT ready to move there. The church is WAAAAY to small for us and soooooo ural. EEK! His brother...a piece of work...sorry to say. My SIL? A product of her environment with him. They need prayers BIG TIME! AND...I see my DH acting the same way as his brother at times...like tonight. :?: I'm home...back to work tomorrow...the real world. I missed all of you. I ate just "ok." I didn't bring any of my food with me...I may have gained 3 lbs. I will weigh in tomorrow morning and report the damage. :lol: Please please pray for Shirley/Steve. Thanks! Hugs to all of you! Mary Kay |
MKay, will keep BIL,SIL in prayer. Glad you are back! And how brave of you to report your + or - after being on vacation. Just realize that it's just a number and you are back home, back to your old routine, so please don't be discouraged.
I go for the MRI today. I'm noticing again small improvements such as when i get out of bed i don't have sudden pain, i can walk to the door and take Simba out and it's after being up and my weight on my back that it starts to hurt. That's an improvement. My chiro gave me a paper about retracing, ever heard of it? It has to do with past trauma to the body and how the body remembers the pain and when you are adjusted it doesn't like it. It makes sense to me and i think that's why it's been so painful lately, but i'm keeping on. |
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Mitchypoo-
So sorry about the pain you are in. MRI...loud. It will tell so much though. I think you will feel much better just knowing that your pain was investigated in a much more efficient way. Boy, being back to work is an adjustment. Ok though. Everyone...have a blessed day and be still...and know the He is God. Mary Kay |
Very good devotion for June 29, 2004
Don't Let Go
But cleave unto the Lord your God, as ye have done unto this day. Joshua 23:8 Before I started using a wheelchair when I was fifteen, I walked on crutches from the age of three. Since I was dependent on my crutches to walk, they basically became an extension to my body. I felt uncomfortable anytime my crutches were not in easy reach. One day in kindergarten, my class took a field trip to the Phoenix Zoo. I thoroughly enjoyed myself until I encountered a certain baby goat in the children's petting zoo. I would have enjoyed the baby goat, too, if he hadn't gotten his horns stuck in one of my crutches and run off with it. Thankfully, he didn't take both crutches or I would have fallen on my face. Many times I've heard people say, "Christians just use God as a crutch." Is there really something wrong with that? One of the great things about a crutch is it keeps you from falling. As long as you hold tight to the crutch, it will keep you balanced and enable you to walk steadily. It's when you let go of the crutch that you fall on your face. We need to hold tight to God. The world around us is such a shaky, uncertain place. We need something to grab hold of so we don't lose our balance. Thankfully, we have God to hold on to during the roughest trials. As long as we hold fast to him, he will keep us from falling. When trials are not coming our way, we may have the temptation to think we can make it on our own. If we're not holding on to God, the next trial that comes will knock us on our face. God may be a crutch, but don't ever let go of that crutch. (If this devotional has blessed you, pass it on.) From a fellow traveler just passing through, Jason Mitchener http://www.JasonMitchener.com |
THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN® LIFE Daily Devotional June 30, 2004
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to Whom? by John Fischer Life is hard. How often we forget that this is the way it is supposed to be. We push against the difficult circumstances in our lives instead of allowing them to work God’s character in us. We act as if the good life is what we deserve. Even the good life we will enjoy in heaven is not what we deserve, so what business do we have assuming everything will be easy down here? Everything we are going through is for a purpose. God does not waste any experiences on us; he uses everything. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (Romans 8:28). There are no qualifiers on this. It doesn’t say everything except the stupid things we do, or everything except when we blow it, or everything except for our sin; it just says “everything.” No exceptions. The only reason this isn’t always tremendously good news for us is the little clause: “according to his purpose for us.” We forget that it is his purpose that is being worked out in our lives, and the only time this would be a problem is when his purpose is not necessarily ours. At issue here is who defines the success, fulfillment and purpose we are seeking—our culture or the Lord? We get into a lot of trouble when we use our culture’s definition of fulfillment and apply it to our understanding of God’s purpose for our lives. We often assume God is blessing us when things are going great, and God is cursing us when things are going poorly when the opposite could very well be the case. God’s hand and his love are hidden in the difficult things. We should actually be wary when things are “easy,” for this world is not our home nor is it a place to seek the comforts of life. These are culturally defined, not spiritual. The spiritual things in our lives have to do with what builds character in us, and these are most often the more difficult things. “We can rejoice, too,” says Paul in Romans 5:3&4, “when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation.” So when things are going well for you or things are going poorly, the first things you should ask is “According to whom?” John Fischer is an author, speaker, and songwriter based in Southern California. His latest book, Love Him in the Morning, is being released this month by Revell Publishing. |
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...litylovea1.gif Good Afternoon Cer's, My Joe has not been feeling very well the last few days (since Sunday morning) and it has been a big concern for us both... his Blood Pressure has been high in spikes and he has been very tired. When I got home this morning from my Curves I called his Dr. and made an appointment for 11:30am tomorrow. I know I will feel better once I hear from Doc Miller that all is well. I am hoping that it is just fatigue --- he works so very hard & such long days. He took off all day yesterday after my begging him to... and he slept for almost two hours yesterday afternoon on his new hammock that my folks & I got him for his birthday. He really needed that rest! I also set him up for a complete physical, but it won't be till Nov 24th - it was the soonest they could fit him in for one. As long as he gets to see the doc tomorrow I will be satisfied. I have been so concerned. We are too young for this --- at least in our minds we are, but our bodies are telling us differently these days. Sometimes I think it's so unfair that in your mind you are still young, but you see and feel a difference in your body. Before... I would do a project and maybe feel tired that night and fine the next day - now I will feel it for at least two-three days afterwards... it's a bummer. Anyway, I hope the Dr. tells us not to be concerned. Our weather has been absolutely beautiful here! Cannot complain at all --- sunny, in the 70's and with a breeze. There was a small earthquake in Painesville (about 30min. North from us) - it was around a 3.3 on the Richter Scale @ about 1:00am - not too big really, but big enough for those people living in Painesville, OH. We had a meeting the other day with the roofer and it will cost us about $5,600.00 to have it all done. We selected a 40 year shingle with Ice Guard all the way up and a Ridge Vent on the roof... they take care of the old tear offs and replace any rotted wood (if any) and haul away everything afterwards. We also will get 12 months same as cash to pay for it - so it looks like we may have them do it within the next couple weeks. I cannot wait! And it will all be done in ONE DAY - cool! I think the color is called Sandalwood. We really need to get this done. Then once that is paid for I will be able to begin some inside home improvements that I have been dying to do... One step at a time... ... I keep telling myself. *~*~* *SAMI* It is wonderful to hear from you again... so sorry to hear of the problems with your computer. There's allot of that going around these days - so many bugs. I too have the Norton Professional Anti-Virus and so far all is well... but then again I am the ONLY one that uses this computer and that makes a big difference. I am so very careful as to what I open. I do hope that you feel better real soon and I am glad to hear that those pain patches do help! I will have to get some for my husband - he has been complaining of lower back pain lately. Thank-you for the birthday wishes for Joe (he thanks you also!)... he told me he had a nice day --- we stayed home that day, but went out to dinner with our friends to celebrate. Ohhh, I am struggling these days too!! Believe me! I haven't budged is weight loss. I went a whole week without walking because I was still not up to par, I went to Curves 2x last week, but didn't walk. Now I am feeling well and have been going out in the mornings for my walk instead of the T-Mill - it has been so beautiful! I went to Curves this morning, but am not going to be weighed in this month. I know I haven't lost and don't need to have it "in my face" so to speak. It'll make me feel discouraged and I don't need that, that's for sure. I am just trucking along --- still striving to lose this 38lbs! My sister is budding up with me in weight-loss, so that will be nice. I sent her the SBD book I had so she could read it too. She e-mails me everyday with her plans and how she's doing and we encourage one another. I do hope she does well - she is such a sweetheart and is so very unhappy with herself. What a giving heart she has. Sounds like your home is coming along beautifully... got any pics ;) *GARY* Joe said he had a wonderful birthday and he thanks you for all the birthday wishes ;) *MICHELE* Congrats on that 8% raise! :cp: I bet that is so nice to see each payday ;) Have you had that MRI?? Will they be able to help you?? I hope that they will be able to help you real soon... back pain can make your life very limited because of the pain. I do hope you feel better soon. Did you get my PM about Photobucket?? You will be able to use your graphics through them. Thank you too for the Devotional... all such good reading on a quiet afternoon :) Welcome *MAGGIE* Nope, I don't go to that church either, why did you ask? We all go to different churches here in this thread, but are Christians. There's only ONE God and Savior ;) *SPROUT* Once again... thanks for all the Devotionals! :grouphug: *WILMA* Like that hammock, 'eh... me too :lol: I fell asleep on it the other day and it felt great - although, I woke up with both cats sleeping ON ME! I was trying to breathe and woke up to a 14 lb cat sleeping on my chest! No wonder I couldn't breathe :lol: These boys see me lay down and they are there too - they love being with both Joe & I. The picnic sounded so nice! I love picnic's - Our church use to put one on every year, but for some reason just didn't last year and I missed it :( It is so much fun visiting everyone and their families in a picnic atmosphere. *MARY* So good to see you back! Sorry it's been so quiet these days... there's allot to do in the summertime. I too WILL pray for Shirley & Steve. *~*~* Will you all please keep my hubby, Joe, in prayers that this is nothing serious? His mother died of a stroke at 78 and he is so very much like her in so many ways. It is a big concern for us both... thank you so much!! Take Care now and don't be strangers!!!!! *God love's you all* :sunny: SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Sunny~I hope Joe is feeling back to his old self soon and it's nothing serious. He's probably just tired. I did get your PM on the graphics, i'll try it, it just seems that there should be an easier way, you know?
Having a bad day, pain is bad, posted this a.m. about MRI but it was lost? Anyway, it went fine yesterday, after getting there late due to the freeway closure of a ramp and wrong directions. It was painful to stay still for that long but i didn't get claustrophobic. Dr. called today and I do have a significant bulging disc on L5 and S1, low back. It's about 10-11 mm (.5 inch) big which is not good. I have some different options, dont know what i'm going to do. Just trying to deal with the pain right now. |
http://www.ecardgallery.com/ecards/f...deryou08/1.gif Awwe *MICHELE* I am so sorry to hear of your back. *Prayers and more prayers for you* I thank you for yours for Joe :^: As far as the graphics - it not hard at all I just did it with the heart I used in my last post, but if there is another way and you find out about it - I would love to know ;) http://www.ecardgallery.com/ecards/f...ryou08/div.gif Donna <>< |
Good Mornin Everyone
It's a whopping 8:23 a.m. UGH! I have been struggling so much lately. I just want to be home and play house BUT...I need to work. It's so hard to be content where I'm at right now; feeling like I'm wandering in the wilderness.
Arkansas was beautiful especially at Mount Magazine which is the highest mountain in AR. I don't want to live there quite yet...only vacation there. Sunny- So sorry to hear about Joe. I will pray that the Holy Spirit's healing power heals his body...Amen! I know the feeling about the mind being younger that what the body feels like. Even if I wear the wrong shoes...I suffer. Just riding in the car for so long makes my lower back feel old. Michele- EEK about the discs. Gary had a disc that was leaking. Repaired in no time flat and he was at his desk doing paperwork that same day. He's weird though. What are your options? Thanks for the words from The Purpose Driven Life. I needed to hear them as I am wondering who, what, when, where, why about my placement in this world. :dizzy: Sami- Hello...not sure we've met. I will be going to curves tonight. First time in a loooong time. Gary- Have you slowed down these days? Our baby (nikki) was so good on our trip and driving for 14 hours I must give her credit. Once I figure out how to post pics I will show you some of her on the tall mountain. Maggie- Welcome...I've only been posting here for a short while and everyone is SOOO sweet and caring. I do not go to that church as well. Keep posting! ;) Sprout- Thanks for your words. They are helpful right now. Wilma- The picnic sounded fun. I'm not too sure when our church picnic is. Hope not next Sat since I have a wedding to attend. I hope all is well with everyone. Hugs for now...time for... :coffee: Mary Kay |
Hello CEers!!! :)
I can't post long. Just wanted to let you know that I am alive. I'm having major problems with the computer! I can't seem to stay online long enough to post. It is continually kicking me offline. The server says it's my computer and the computer company says its the server. I would love to change servers but we are really limited to what we have in this rural area. I am still having health problems, go back to the Dr today. Doing softball again, start tournament playoffs Monday. Gary, these folks are out for blood and guts, the coaches for 8yrs old and UNDER!!! We may only get to play Monday and Tuesday???? I miss you all but I will close now, before I get booted off and lose it all again. {{{{{HUGS to all}}}}} |
*MARY* Thank you so much for your prayers :^: The Dr. believes that Joe has Sleep Apnea and that it is causing his fatigue and his spikes of high BP and low body temp. So he will be going for a Sleep Study as soon as the Dr. clears it with our Insurance Co. He also took a blood sample to check his thyroid just in case. But all in all it's pretty good news, the Dr. doesn't think there's a concern for stroke or heart problems... thank the Lord. He is so thin and in such good shape - I just couldn't figure out what could be wrong... but I told the Dr. all I could think of (ie: his snoring at night and gasps for breath, his fatigue, low body temp & spikes in his BP) and I jotted down all his numbers each time I took his BP and it helped the Dr. out allot. My mom told me to do it, she's a retired RN. We both breathed a deep sigh of relief after his appointment, we came home and had lunch together before he left for work again. He was all smiles when he left this afternoon :smug: Me too!!! When I wear dress shoes for church on Sunday's by the time I get home I feel it in my shoulder blades and in my left knee (my bum knee). Thankfully I am not in them longer then a couple hours :^: *SHERRY*!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so good to see you :yes: I have been very concerned about you and am glad to hear it is your computer and not YOU! Darn those computer bugs anyway!! I am so glad I have the Professional Version of the Norton - I think it blocks more then the reg. So far, so good! Sure do hope that you get everything fixed real soon and will come back. It has been so very QUIET here!! I sent you a PM wondering how you were... Come back as soon as you can, okay :goodvibes *MICHELE* I am thinking of you!! :goodvibes {{{Hugs}}} *~*~* http://www.ecardgallery.com/ecards/f...irdays08/1.jpg Missing everyone!!! Where are guys??? It's just too quiet here these days :cry: *God Bless* :) Me <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Hi all,
Sherry, thanks for letting us know you are ok, i was worried too. Computers can be so aggravating sometimes, can't they? I think it's because we're so dependent on them. I didn't go to work today. I was up at 2:30 in pain, had a bad night. I called my med. dr. and told her the situation and asked if she'd call my chiro about the MRI and if she'd give me a pain killer. She wouldn't call the dr. and she would only prescribe an anti-inflammatory. Yesterday was an awful day and that just topped it. I'm so sick of the traditional medicine route. They said if I'd COME IN, tthen maybe she'd give me something. So come in, pay my fee, she looks at me and then i'm worthy of pain meds........anyway, the thing they gave me is also for arthritis, its called relafen, it does seem to take the edge off the pain. Today i did nothing but sleep, the point being that i was able to sleep for hours at a time. I'm considering having that epidural shot to help with the pain and continue with the chiro, i'll talk to him more tomorrow about it. Sunny, whew! I'm so happy to hear they don't think it's serious, although that apnea can be bad too. I hope he improves. My best girlfriend from highschool just sent a prayer request for her brother who is a year or two younger than me. She said he's in the hospital and has internal problems. Sounds serious, please say a prayer for Davey in Palm Springs. Back to bed for me.... |
Good Morning!
It feels like forever since I was here last. It's been pretty hectic here lately. Yesterday was Canada Day so I had the day off work. I got some baking done and visited with a friend who was staying until her flight early this a.m. Pretty relaxing all in all.
I've been doing pretty well with my WOE. I bought 2 DVD's that I'm going to use to suppliment my Curves for now. I got Walk Away the Pounds which I love and Preventions' Walk Your Way Slim. They're very different from each other and will add some variety. I was going to get up early and do one this a.m. but I was so tired I decided to sleep instead. Maybe I'll try one tonight. Michele: I'm so sorry you're suffering so much. What options are the docs giving you? Take care of yourself. Sunny: I'm glad you have found out what Joe's problem is. I'm sure this is something that can be "fixed". It's hard to see your mate suffering too isn't it? I'm glad to hear that you're getting support from your sis. It's nice to have someone to share with. I get frustrated when I eat properly and exercise and then lose onlu 1/1/2 lbs.in a month. That's why I'm adding more exercise. I've found that maintaining my weight is easy enough right now but I too have 20 - 25 lbs. to lose. It's time again to get to work. Have a super day everyone!! It's the weekend tomorrow and most of you must have a long weekend coming up right? Have a great one!! |
Friday
HI GALS :wave:
My cousin gave me the day off to get ready for our trip to Virginia. Just to let you all know we will be gone for 15 days, as far as I know I won't touch base again with you for awhile :( Angie and I took Reba in for her shots--she wouldn't go without Rylee and Rylee wouldn't stay in the house without going with Reba...the bonding there is getting really strong...too strong :strong: Gonna have to show them who is :drill: when I get back from vacation :lol: Sorry I haven't checked in much this week..I was lurking but didn't have much time to post with all that was going on. Had to get shoes for me and the nephew, took puppies to the park after work for exercise and play, getting things all set for the "BOYFRIEND" to house sit...I swear if he takes any of my T-shirts I'll kill 'em ;) I have a great collection of over 50 again and I am sure Angie has talked to him about having some disappear while we are gone ;) DONNA Glad, I think(?) that all it is is sleep apnea, my buddy has that and when the doctors figured it out it made a big difference in his life. He uses the machine...for the first few weeks he had tons of energy from the new rest..he eventually settled in but still doing much better. You must have gotten our weather, we are having our typical JUNE GLOOM here but all in all very pleasant weather, not too hot or cold just not much morning or early afternoon sun. Sorry your exercise is down but....WHAT DO YOU MEAN STUCK ON 38 POUNDS?!!!!! HEY GIRL, THAT IS 38--NOT!! 40, 45, 50, etc.... NOTICE HERE DEAR THE WORD ...STUCK...this means NO GAIN!!!!! :yes: Enjoy the holiday with the boys ;) MICHELE Sorry the back is not helping out! My brother has to take relafen and he swears by it, so I hope it works as well for you. He almost lost his leg when he was 19, he is 48 now, and has always had tremendous pain in his leg and knee, his ankle is fused together so his leg doesn't bend correctly which has caused his entire body to be out of whack for 30 years, also doing the same type physical work as I do doesn't help...he has to soak his leg in HOT water every morning for 45 minutes before he can even walk, it has always saddened me to see him in so much pain on a daily basis. The relafen helps him get through the day. Prayers for your friend's brother. Hope you and John can find "together" time for the 4th...enjoy and prayers. SHERRY So glad to see you back and that it was only computer problems. Hope all went well at the docs yesterday. I know what you mean by being out for blood...it is sooo sad what has happened to youth sports these days. My son and daughter are good athletes...not great...I think because of this I get so much enjoyment out of their play...anything they do I enjoy watching and they enjoy playing...of course they want to win but they are never at the very top...more like at the top of the middle third. I remember my son would run in races at invitationals here in high school for cross country, he would usually finish between 40 to 50th place out of 150 runners...good but not great. I think that was more fun than "losing" because you came in 2nd or 3rd etc! My cousin is the coach of our softball ASA "B" team B team, we have tons of girls so we have 2 all-star teams, well they made it to the state championship this year, next week--something to be proud of...our A team always makes it...anyway talk about pressure--FROM HIM-- to win...so sad, if he doesn't do well it will be a 'LOSS" no matter what..instead of being happy to make state, they will be sad if they don't make nationals and feel like failures. Hope you and your daughter have a great MEMORY like I do with my kids!! of their sports. WILMA Have a great time with your "MARTHAing" while I am gone ;) I expect great losses from the new tapes work-outs!! MARYKAY Sounds like the trip to Arkansas was up and down..ahh family :lol: Your puppy sure did well...don't think it would have went that well with mine!! We are sure gonna miss them for 2 weeks!! Hope you have a great 4th. SUE Hope Alaska is going well!! Sorry I missed the boat on that, next year we will have to plan better :lol: SAMI Enjoy the 4th will all those knucklehead kids :lol: Hope the health and job are good. MARILYN Keep on walking!! Happy 4th! ANGEL Prayers still coming for the family struggles, happy 4th. Well, I need to do some chores before it gets too late...ya know, a beer run...Hey I'm on vacation!! like that matters :lol: I will try and check in before I go but if not........... MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU!! GOD BLESS, Gary |
My best girlfriend from CA called me today to say that her brother Davey in Palm Springs (whom i requested prayer for earlier) passed away today...I'm so shocked and upset. It's her only brother, there was only them two as grandchildren in the family. This is truly devastating. He was only 37. Please pray for the family, that somehow they can get through this...
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http://www.wegotcards.com/cards/holi...4/loveamer.GIF Good Saturday Morning CER's, I have been so good getting in my walking for July so far - I have walked 5.75 miles for July already. I did not get out this morning for my walk because we are meeting friends very early for breakfast this morning, but I am going to see if my hubby is up for a walk in the park today so I can get in at least 2 miles. I don't walk in the parks alone (too scary) so if he doesn't want to go I'll just take my walk here at home, but I will get in at least two today. We are looking at another beautiful day today... this weather has been too good to be true lately. I feel as if I have to pinch myself :lol: Yesterday we met with the roofer guy and signed all the paperwork to have it done... looks like we may be scheduled for the 14th of July (depending on the weather). I am anxious to have it done for two reasons... I am hoping that my gardens don't get damaged and my cats are gonna be very unhappy with the noise on the roof :o I look forward to the beauty of it when it's done, but not the anxiety of it being done. I am so glad that my hubby will be home to keep an eye on everything as they work. *MICHELE* I am so very sorry to hear of your best friends brother passing away - and he was only 37 :cry: What did he die of so young and so fast if I may ask?? I will hold their family in my prayers... how very sad. How are you holding up with the news??? *GARY* You, ANGIE and family have yourselves a wonderful vacation!!!! I will keep you all in prayer for a safe trip and a trip that will last forever in your memories! So much fun that will bring smiles to you faces each time you think back... Have a blast! I will miss you so much, but look forward to your stories when you get home. Thanks for the encouragement... you always bring to mind the work I have done already. Thanx! Again, have a wonderful time you two! *WILMA* I just bought the WATP DvD's too... I haven't used them yet because I have been going outdoors to do my walking with all the nice weather we've had lately. I also got the TAE BO DvD. I got the DvD's to have some variety in my workouts. I use to do TAE BO and loved it, so I am hoping to get into it again. I haven't lost any more weight since 6-11 and do get to feeling frustrated, that's why like Gary's perspective... he shakes me back into reality looking at how far I have come and not where I still have to go. Oh yes... Joe had his thyroid checked when he saw the Dr. and yesterday I got a call that he is within the normal range - whew, that's a relief. So now he'll just have the sleep study done (as soon as I am able to schedule it) and we'll go from there. In the meantime, I just make sure he is on his side and he seems to breathe easier. You enjoy your holiday with your family!! Then come back and fill us in on all you did, okay ;) Well, I must be going... I have some e-mails to catch up with this morning with my family. *God Bless you all and Have a Fun & Safe Weekend!* :grouphug: Always, :sunny: SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
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