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♥ Christian Encouragers #197 ♥
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...HRISTIAN02.gif :flow1: WELCOME! :flow1: You've found a great place to come and vent, share or ask for prayer support :) This is a great group who will be very encouraging, caring and loving... anyone is welcome to join! *~*~* A Servant's Prayer Jesus, MY Jesus... How marvelous your ways... Far more splendid than my mind can envision. What an honor to be chosen by you. A lowly child I am, but empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the great hope to which you have called me. I give myself totally to you, Lord. Take my imperfect heart and make it perfect. Peel away the hardness. Close the doors I have opened to the temptations of this world. Gently remove the roots of painful memories, sins, doubts and fears. Discard anything that separates me from you. Lord, fill the emptiness with the light of your love that I might be a beacon calling the lost back to you. To love as you love... To serve as you serve... To heal as you heal... To forgive as you forgive... always mindful of my nothingness while doing great and marvelous things in you name and for you glory. This I pray, Jesus, in YOUR name. Amen http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...7/STPATS20.gif |
Belated Birthday Wishes!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...rthBouquet.gif ♪♪http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...57/VERSE01.gif TO YOU... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...57/VERSE01.gif TO YOU... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...57/VERSE01.gif DEAR MICHELLE/MITCHYPOO... ... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...57/VERSE01.gif TO YOUuuuuuuuu! and many more... ♪♪ *Happy 40th Birthday, Michele!* Please forgive my tartiness... we had a bad storm here yesterday with high winds and I could not stay on the computer cuz the lights kept flashing on and off :o It sounds like you had a *WONDERFUL DAY*! May you have the Bestest year ahead too! *God's Blessings for you always :df: Birthday http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y_blow_prv.gif {{{Hugs}}}, SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
:hb: :flow1: :balloons: :gift: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELE!! I am so glad you had a good day. God bless you with good health and happiness this coming year. (Forty isn't so bad, I'm already half way through that decade myself.)
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Catch-up time...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ATSVERSE02.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...7/STPATS22.gif Good Morning Gang :wave: *WELCOME* to our thread Mnewton! :flow1: You will enjoy it here I think... forgive us if we don't get back to you right away, we all live such busy lives. We will post just as soon as we are able to :D Do come back and tell us a bit more about yourself ;) Are you Single, Married, Have a family, hobbies? :) Awwwwweeee, :sorry: I will keep your 12 week old niece in my prayers!!! What is her first name? Hi Sue, Sorry I didn't get back to ya sooner... that picture of you and your DN is really nice! It sure looks like you guys have the best time on your trips :D :cp: I do hope that everything works out for your DN just as she plans, she sounds so FULL of life :sunny: :cp: Congrats on another pound gone :cp: I am so happy for you! Keep up the great job!!! :dance: What did you get at the $-Store? I enjoy shopping there too! Getting things for your kids ;) ? Hey there Gary, What an adorable puppy!!! I loved that picture of you and Jack together!!! He really has nice markings... Australian shepherd?... new to me... I really like his coloring, it's very different. I bet that YOU ;) Reba and Rylee will miss him when he has to leave... but now that they have his scent in their memories he can visit them and they will have a great visit :) You still getting RAIN??!!! We had us a rain storm yesterday... high winds, but great temps! We actually went up to 57* yesterday and I was able to open my kitchen window and enjoy the breeze... well... till the bottom dropped out at around 6:30pm. It went from 57* to 18* in no time flat! And this morning we have Black Ice on the roads, bridges and overpasses causing many accidents! We even got a dusting of snow over night... not much though (thank goodness). It's sunny right now, but very cold still. If that's the case Gary... then I am with you! Maybe that's why I am getting such cold weather... I don't pass those e-mails on either! :lol: In fact, I am getting repeat ones now... when do they stop! :dizzy: I just saw an ad for the movie *Robotz* with Robin Williams... I cannot wait to go see it! It looks funny and I can use a good laugh! I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your DF, Wade! :cry: I will keep his family and friends in my prayers... how very sad!!! I am so sorry :sorry: It just breaks my heart each time I hear that we have lost another... ... So... you are going to Washington again... we'll miss you! Hope that you get everything done that you plan to :) Yes Michele, Thank-you so much for the prayers! They are working because each day I am feeling a bit better - still not up to par - but better each day :sunny: Yes, the Program is pretty strict, especially in the beginning, then after the 3 days of real strict... it's very much like the 3rd Phase in the South Beach Diet... the only difference being that I buy ORGANIC foods now (& take his vitamins). It's not that bad after you made the initial changes. The expense is in the beginning and then it's not so bad. And the foods DO taste differently! I cannot believe it! There is more flavor in the Free-Range meats (not to mention, they are so tender) and in the Organic veggies :T We are blessed here in Ohio to have a huge grocery store called *The Mustard Seed* that carries all Natural & Organic Foods... I cannot believe how many people we know that shop there! Why didn't they tell us?! :o ;) Because they have such a large variety there the cost aren't really all that much higher... and when you think of hospital cost (!) it's all well worth it for me. None of these foods have Pesticides, Hormone Injections or Antibiotics in them. You cannot believe what is in our foods that we are so unaware of today. The studies show that --- it's why our kids are developing much sooner today (hormones in the meats) and also why we have become immune to so many antibiotics (because it's in our meats). It really makes allot of sense to me. I just wish that these foods were more affordable to EVERYONE! Cuz I know it's very difficult for those with families or on a tight budget. Anyway, I know it's working for me and I am grateful to God for that!! I feel so dumb that when the book/program was mentioned on HERE I didn't look into it deeper then! Duhhh :dizzy: The book I am in now by the same writer is titled *The Maker's Diet* and it's great! :dance: Congrats on your 17 lbs down!!!!!!!! :dance: You should be so proud of yourself! What a great 40th gift! :D I haven't lost much weight right now (still bloated from having to take so much fiber), but according to the book, I have to just be patient - it will come off as soon as my body adjusts to the changes... I can't wait! I am so glad to hear that you had such a good day on your 40th birthday... you so deserve it! I am so sorry :sorry: I missed getting here to send my wishes ON your special day! Hi Wilma, Good to see you too! :flow2: Read the post to Michele, I just wrote... I mention quite allot to her about the program. It will take time for my insides to heal up according to the book it can take up to 3 - 6 months depending on how ill up you are. I pray that in 3 months (if not sooner) I will be WELL! Sounds like you had a nice weekend! I actually got out this weekend too :D I went out with Joe to meet our friends for breakfast for the first time in two weeks... what a nice feeling to be out again :D I did not eat out with them (I ate before I went) but I did bring my tea with me and then went and enjoyed their company :) They knew I wouldn't be eating with them and they totally understood. One day soon... but not yet. Thanks for the web-site... I haven't gone there yet, but I will ;) I am happy for you... getting in your exercise and watching your diet --- Thumbs UP girl! Is that SAMI!!!!???? How great to see you pop in!!!! A trainer??? Where do you go? Is he or she coming to you? Awesome! I am so happy for you --- you sound so happy and healthy, Sami! :flow1: I cannot wait to get there myself!!! So you are going to have a GrandSON :D :cp: How wonderful!!! You sound so happy... I am happy for you too! :sunny: I miss you :grouphug: Okay Sprout... I am with Wilma... "Where are you these days???" Is that little puppy keeping you very busy???? :lol: *~*~* Well, I must be going... I have get my day started. Thinking of you ~ALL~ with good thoughts and with prayer in that you have a beautiful day with the Lord :sunny: {{{Hugs}}} SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Michele & Wilma...
Hi Again! :wave: I forgot to mention that I am also on Goat's yogurt, milk & cheese... at first I found it so difficult because the taste is so different from cow's and wondered if I'd ever get use to the change, but now... I enjoy it... and it feels great having cheese on things again :T I also got a Jack LaLanne juicer on sale at Kohl's for $80.00 (with my 15% off coupon :D ) this past week... and have really enjoyed making my own juices. It comes with a recipe book from veggie juices to fruit juices and suggestions on how to use some of the pulp in your recipes to add the extra fiber to your diet. It hasn't been easy to make all these changes and at first I felt really over-whelmed, but it's getting better :smug: Later... <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
I'm Alive!
Here I go again, waiting soooooo long to post that I only glanced at everyone elses posts.
No pups...not even sure she's pg at this point. Maybe just fat from the puppy food...I'll do the temperature thing tonight and tomorrow a.m. DH is out driving with his left foot. I can't hold him down. I asked him today to NOT do his pain meds and drive...just take the tylenol. Who knows. Praying for his safety. Only the Lord knows what he'll be doing when I'm away. Michele...I e-mailed you. Everyone...I will be in FL Thursday to Tuesday and will post when I return. Hugs...bye! |
Hi MKay!
It's so good to see you, Mkay... After I posted I thought to myself... wonder what happened to MKay? Are you doing alright? You have a good time in Florida!! Are you going for pleasure? :^: :goodvibes Teel, you are another I have thought about... will you be back soon? Hope you are doing okay :?: :goodvibes {{{Hugs}}} SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Hello everyone!
Thank you so much for your prayers. My nieces name is Channon (pronounced Shannon). She is so beautiful and the doctors say she is doing better than expected. We know that God is good and all things are possible through Him! AMEN!! A little background about me: I am 30 years old, married with 3 children. A 9 year old boy, a 2 year old girl and a 1 year old girl. Yes, we are very busy around my house! My family is such a blessing to me! I have a wonderful husband and 2 new puppies!! I will attach pictures as soon as I figure out how to download them. :-) I spend alot of my time in church with my family. We have alot of programs for youth and children at my church so I like to keep them involved. I also like walking with the kids and going to the park. My favorite hobby used to be cooking, but I have had to put that on the back burner until I can get a few more healthy recipes under my belt! Thank you guys so much for welcoming me. I am so happy I got connected with you! |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...lloBlinkie.gif Hello Mnewton :wave: It's so good to see you back :) I am thrilled to hear that Channon is doing better... I will keep her in my continued prayers http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0103lv_prv.gif Sounds like you have a beautiful family... how long have you been married? And what kind of pups do you have? How old are they? As you can see by the last thread and all the pictures we all adore our pets :D Joe & I have 3 cats :sssh: they think they are people :lol: and no children :sorry: - we have furry children :^: We have been married this June 21st for 30 years :smug: and I am a home-maker (don't work, outside of our home, but sure do at home!). I am so glad to see you came back... you'll figure things out here and if you don't... just ask --- someone will lend you a helping hand ;) We are happy you are connected with us too! ;) By-the-way... Congrats on your 4 lbs lost already! Keep up the great job :sunny: Have a good day! SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Hello everyone!
Thank you so much for your prayers. My nieces name is Channon (pronounced Shannon). She is so beautiful and the doctors say she is doing better than expected. We know that God is good and all things are possible through Him! AMEN!! A little background about me: I am 30 years old, married with 3 children. A 9 year old boy, a 2 year old girl and a 1 year old girl. Yes, we are very busy around my house! My family is such a blessing to me! I have a wonderful husband and 2 new puppies!! I will attach pictures as soon as I figure out how to download them. :dizzy: I spend alot of my time in church with my family. We have alot of programs for youth and children at my church so I like to keep them involved. I also like walking with the kids and going to the park. My favorite hobby used to be cooking, but I have had to put that on the back burner until I can get a few more healthy recipes under my belt! Thank you guys so much for welcoming me. I am so happy I got connected with you. |
Help me - I'm new
Just joined the website today, have browsed 3FC prior and love all their good info. Currently, -obviously- fighting my weight, need to lose about 90 pounds. Counted calories years ago and was very successful but now can't seem to keep it going for more than a few weeks, sometimes even just a few days. Exercise is a big problem, I think I'm allergic to it!!
Not really sure how all the smiley faces and icons work but hopefully I can catch on to it. . . Thanx for listening and just keep trying |
Welcome Margie B!!! :rofl: about being allergic.....i agree!!
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Hello Margie B!
I totally understand about being allergic! What helped me was to incorporate something that was easy into my everyday routine. So I walk every day for about 30-45min. I go Monday-Friday with a friend of mine at lunch time, then when my son gets out of school me, my husband and my kids all go walking again to kind of wind down the day. It is really good to have the social time with my friend and then also to have some family time with the kids out of the house each day. So try to do something that comes naturally for you to do and does not require alot of prep time or effort like driving to the gym and then finding a machine that is available. :strong: Welcome and good luck! :goodluck: MNewton |
Hi !
Welcome to Margie B and Mnewton!
Margie B- I agree as well with the allergy to exercise. I have to do it as soon as I get out of bed, before coffee or forget it, it won't happen. Mnewton- So sorry to hear about your niece Channon- prayers for her healing. You sound as busy as the rest of us. Mitchy- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sorry I missed it, glad to hear it was a good day. Happy to hear date went well also. Dinner sounds yummy. Sunny- Thanks ! Dollar store is always fun, never know what you'll find. I got bird feeders and suet with see in it for the birds. and some really neat little compacts with flowers and birds on them they have a sewing kit inside them for my staff for Easter. so that was nice. Your new diet sounds interesting, prayers that it works and your soon feeling so much better. E.Z. - enjoy Washington, we had a great day yesterday in the 50's but right back with snowstorm and 20's today but it is almost over. M-Kay- nice to hear from you, glad hubby is feeling better, prayers he doesn't drive with pain meds. Have awesome time in Florida. Beach Bunny. Well gotta run and make dinner, having chicken tonight, I am doing fine. will post more later. See ya |
Hello Mnewton, Did you not see my response to your post? For some reason you repeated it after I wrote to you?? :shrug: ?? I see you figured out how to get the smilies :) Good for you! *Welcome* Margie B. :wave: Seems that allot of us have an allergy in common ;) :lol: Hi Sue, I haven't been to the $-Store recently... now after reading your post... I'm gonna :D Yeah... my diet is for survival and health, not necessarily for losing weight... although, he said you will lose with it. I'm waiting :crossed: ;) Hi Michele! Have a nice evening everyone! SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Thank you!
Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! :grouphug: You guys are so sweet. As I said earlier, i am blessed...
Hi Sunny:wave:!!~your program is interesting, sounds complicated, but they all do at first. Sounds very healthy anyway. I would love to have one of those juicers, i'm glad you found one. And on sale is always better! ;) I sure hope you start feeling better really soon. Your poor tummy. Oh, and thanks for noticing my ticker and the 17 lbs! :dance: I'm feeling really good about it. I also got measured and have lost 15.5 inches from my bust, waist, hips, and thighs. I can't believe it, but i'll accept it. I'm really feeling it in my clothes now. |
Hi SunnyD,
Yes I did recive your reply I was just trying to figure out some of the post options and accidentally sent it again. :^: Thank you so much for your prayers for my niece. My puppies are Lhasa Apso's. They are now 3 months old and a handful. We bought them for our kids for Christmas and they have brought so much entertaiment to the house. I can relate to what you were saying about having "fury children" because these pups are just like babies! Cute like babies too. I used to be a homemaker and actually just started working 3weeks ago. It was pretty hard to leave the kids after being home for so long, but I had to do it to help out. I feel good about it though because my kids are in a daycare with a woman from our church who has the center in her house. There are only 6 kids and 2 of them are mine so they get the attention they need. Needless to say I am praying for a way to help out financially and still be at home with my kids. I know He will make a way!! :cb: |
Been busy but still here
Been busy this last month - with teaching Priscilla school and now the new puppy - and then the IBS has acted up somewhat.
On the subject of puppies: Koko is really becoming a clown - he sure has learned quickly who to bug and who to stay away from. He gets down right terrible when Norm is home - jumps around like a kangaroo with this funny bark and wants to nip him all the time - and naturally Norm is egging him on. Koko doesn't do this to me as I tend to be the one to 'discipline' more - funny when he gets going he will stop and look at me and wait to see if I am going to correct him, turn to Norm and then squeal (his funny bark) But last night was the corker of all times. Norm was out to work, Koko was upstairs and I needed to go downstairs to clean up the family room a bit and finish up the wash. Priscilla came down to help me - and we could hear Koko upstairs playing with his toys - no problem - it then became quiet - no problem as he still tires out easily. Priscilla went to check on him and called me to come quickly - so up I went - and low and behold - as small as he is he had pushed open the bathroom door, pulled down a roll of toilet paper, took it into the livingroom and proceeded to shred it - it was a terrible mess. And on top of it I couldn't find him - he is so small and white that when he was in the living room he blended right in with the mess - when I called him he came quickly but when he got to my feet he realized that he was in trouble - boy did he take off down the hall, ran into our bedroom door opening it and right into his crate. Was so funny - his 'punishment' was the he couldn't sleep on our bed last night - and he didn't complain at all - he slept very nicely in his crate till 7 this morning - guess he knew better than to make a noice. Koko will be 3 months old on Thursday and is just 2 pounds - very little - but is learning fast. He will sit on command, is house trained now - but should we leave him at home when we go out - he has paid us back with a mess when we let him out of his crate (we put him out side right away - but should he be upset at us he will squat by the door and put a few 'drops' just to let us know not to leave him at home again.) He will come when called - most times - but when we go to bend over to pick him up he runs back - he is smart enough to realize that if we are wanting to pick him up he might be in trouble - but he is so cute we have a hard time being upset with him I get weighed tomorrow so will report back on that then Night all |
Heading To Washington
BYE GALS
I will be gone for 10 to 14 days...off to work on the new house in Washington with my brother. I didn't get time to post to each of you sperate, however you are all in my prayers. thank you for the prayers for Wade, we caught just the end of the San Diego news tonight and they did a special on him...sad, such a great kid! At least we have the assurance he is with our Lord as we speak!! Praise God!! SUNNY`MICHELE`WILMA`SUE`MKAY`SAMI`SPROUT` GOD BLESS YOU newbies mnewton and Margie B stick around...you'll like it here. Anyone seen BUNNA and SHERRY? Prayers for all, Gary |
Nothing much to report here except the same old routine. I still am exercising each morning and am trying to eat properly. I am really looking forward to when the snow is gone and I can go walking outside. (We still have over 2 feet of snow in our yard.)
Welcome to the newcomers. I sure do hope you find the support you need here. These people are great. Have a great day! |
Good Morning to All!
Good Morning to All and thanks so much for the welcomes.
MNEWTON I'm a walker too but with the change in time, it's dark before I get home. I do have a Gazelle that I try to get on 45 min. or so a day. . . does anyone have any experience and hopefully success with one of these? It's easy, maybe too easy because I just don't feel like I'm getting any kind of workout. The good side though, if I'm on the Gazelle 45 minutes, that 45 minutes that I'm not sitting on the couch eating potato chips! (My BIGGEST weakness)! :^: EZMONEY I think I'll like it here too, all the friendliness like one big family was one of the reasons I got on this thread. MITCHYPOO 17 pounds!!!!! How? That's wonderful. I've had a goal of 10 by St. Patty's day but I don't think it's going to happen, maybe 5 but I'm still trying. doitforme, first of all, love the name, there is just so much we could do for HIM but yet it would never be enough for what He's done for me. My only question for you, 'is there life BEFORE coffee'? :coffee: SunnyD57 thank you also for the welcome. I love your posts, you are such a positive person and your name appears to also show your disposition. Many, many words of encouragement are in your posts which are much appreciated. :) Hope everyone is having a great day. "This is a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." :thanks: |
Margie!I'm so happy you came back!!! I lost the 17 lbs. since 1/4/05 w/the help of LA Weightloss. It's real food, healthy and balanced, low calorie, low fat. I really like the program and coming from being a big low-carb dieter, i'm just amazed that i can lose while eating almost anything i want.
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Good Morning Everyone!
It is a wonderful day today! I pray you all are doing well. :cloud9: EZMONEY- So you are off to Washington? I live in WA and just love it here. Now is a really good time to come. We havent seen rain in a few weeks and the sky is blue and clear. Its a little cloudy in the am but it clears up by the afternoon. Have fun on your trip! ;) SunnyD- Margie B is right. You are such an encouragement! I love seeing your posts. Margie B - Potato chips are my weakness too! So I totally undertand. But you are so right, being on the Gazelle is far better than getting cozy with a bag of chips! Keep it up, you will see the results. If you are not breaking a sweat just up the resistance and continue with the 45min. Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing your success! :goodvibes Wilma12 - 2 feet of snow?!! Wow, we got snow for about 15mins one day and it was all gone 1/2 hour later. We havent seen any since. Well hopefully it will be gone soon so you can enjoy the springtime weather. Good job staying on your exercise and eating routine while having to stay in the house! I know that can be challenging so way to go! :cheer: |
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Sunny- So, did ya go to the $ store? What did you find? Hope your feeling better.Mitchy- glad all is going well with you, 15.5 inches no wonder clothes are fitting better. YOU GO GIRL! MNewton- You'll have to post pics of your babies furry and kids, we love pics to connect faces with. Glad to hear you had a good day.Sprout- sorry to hear your IBS is acting up, Koko sounds as cute as ever. MargieB - I am proof there is life before coffee, I am on the treadmill within minutes of rolling out of bed, or else I would find something else to do. I agree PTL we don't have to earn our way to heaven, I'd never make it. Our God is a GREAT and AWESOME GOD. He loves us in spite of ourselves. Glad you like the name.E.Z.- Pray you have a good time in Washington, and good weather so you can get alot of work done. We'll miss ya well your gone. Take pics for Angie to post.Wilma- I am there with ya, snow we have a couple feet yet, and another storm coming Fri. Suppose to be a North Eastern, (big Storm)Great job, with working out and eating right you'll soon be posting results.
I had a good day today, its snowy and cold, wind blowing alot. I But winter is on the way out Spring will be here in a couple of weeks. I got youth group tonight. So gotta get my dinner started. catch ya all later. |
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...fthosedays.jpg Good Afternoon (almost evening ;) ) Everyone! I am having "one of those days today" (just like the pic above ;) )... I have tons to do, but feel so darn tired & begin them, but don't finish :dz: :p Uggggg... ... ... Even my cats just sleep the day away! Usually they are out on our enclosed porch watching the other animals, but it's been so cold and snowy. Here is a picture or two I took of them in our laundry room: I took this yesterday: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...sNapping-B.jpg And took this one today: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...sNapping-A.jpg I KNOW how they feel! :tired: All this this dreary weather does is make you feel sleepy... when the sun was out earlier, I felt like I could conquer the day without any problem... :jig: well, now I feel like my kitties :dz: *~*~* Nope Sue... I never made it to the $-Store today ;) But I will go... maybe over the weekend :D I love your attitude about the WINTER weather... I must remember that SPRING is just around the corner :smug: :thanks: Have fun with your kids tonight :dance: I am positive that you will :^: Awwwwe, Thank-you so much Michele, I feel so cared for right now... you made my eyes water up ;) You are very welcome! I know how great it feels when you are on the upswing in losing the weight... I am so very happy for you :dancer: Are you buying their vitamins and food at LA Wt-Loss? Or are you just following their plan? MNewton, Oh good... I was thinking you got lost or confused ;) I am so glad to see you are finding your way around :) I remember when I started here --- I did allot of researching --- I couldn't figure it all out fast enough. I really enjoy posting with color and using the graphics :^: :thanks: so much for the kinds words... I really care deeply for people, God's People, so I try to do my very best to remind everyone with encouragement how SPECIAL we are to HIM... Do I get a Amen? :) I bet your two Lhasa Apso's are adorable!!! I LOVE animals!!! My furry kids have brought me so much *JOY* & *Laughter* 3 months old, you have babies... enjoy them at this stage... they grow so fast! If you look at the pictures I posted you will see my three :) The 2-tabby's are brothers (second picture), Guido in front & Zeppe in back and this June they will be 3 yrs old. They both weigh about 15 lbs... big guys :o ! Then there's my precious little Black & Whilte, Domino... he's 9 yrs old and only about 7 lbs. I am so glad that they all get along so well. I would so love to work again... I use to work for Jazzercise (15 yrs as a registrar - I signed people up), a Tanning Boutique (for 4 yrs) & a Card Shop (for 3 yrs)... but I cannot work right now with my poor health. That's why I am trying so hard to get my health back. I would love to get back out there --- not necessarily in the working world, but I'd love to volunteer somewhere. Good for you doing what you can... your children sound like they are in very good hands :goodvibes :df: Hey there Sprout! Good to see you :flow1: I thought you might be rather busy lately with your new furry kid ;) Sounds like KOKO is fitting into the family just beautifully... making you all laugh allot I read :lol: Soooo Cute!! Did you read the post from MNewton??? Her two pups are the same age as your little KOKO is :D You sound just like me with my boys... I cannot get angry at them --- I just laugh at their innocence... they always look at me with their heads all tilted like, "What???" "Something wrong?" ***Enjoy!!!*** Gary, Cannot wait to see some updated pictures of your new home when you get back! Wilma, Just keep on truckin' you will see results soon :cheer: Margie B, I *Thank~you* as well :flow1: for your kind words... it's so nice to hear. As Michele (Mitchypoo) has mentioned I haven't been well lately, so your kind words (and the others on this thread) have lifted my spirits so much :bubbles: I love this thread and this great group of people!! When I am well... I too am a walker :) I have the *Walk Away the Pounds* DvD's, an Elliptical & a T-Mill. I use the T-Mill the most. When I have a 'feel good day' I usually get in about 2 miles. I am so anxious for the warmer temps of Spring so I can get OUT and walk, but Winter in just hanging on here in NE Ohio... how is it where you live? I live in Geauga County --- are you familiar with that area? We get hit allot here... like yesterday! *~*~* *Hello's* out there :wave: to all our MIA's!!! Have a nice evening gang... {{{hugs}}} SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Question for Sunny
Sunny I know you suffer from IBS - as so many of us do.
Think I might have asked you this before but could you give me an idea about your program you are following re your IBS - maybe a link to it - I have been suffering off and on with this problem - have found some foods that get it going but need to work on what to do when having a flair up. If there is a link to the food program - any info would help. Thanks |
Hello Sprout,
Aren't you the one that told us about *The Maker's Diet*?? I thought you were :shrug: Anyway, Jordan Rubin who wrote it has the program I am following. I not only have IBS, but I also have Diverticulitis and a prolapsed colon... that's why I have been suffering so much lately & not able to sit for long periods of time and don't mention often what is wrong with me :^: - it's humbling to say the least ; I will eventually have to have surgery to do repairs on the prolapsed muscle :( and the polyps --- that I am not looking forward to at all, but I have been told that I will feel worlds better if I had it done. Soon... right now I am concentrating on getting my insides quieted down and healed up and his program is working. But I warn you... it's expensive! His vitamins and the switch to Organic Foods are $$$-costly, but so is a hospital stay :^: Here is the Link to his site below ~> http://www.themakersdiet.biz/ {{{hugs}}} SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
FYI Sprout
... if you do go to order any *Garden of Life* products - this is a good site to order from as well. The prices here have been the best I have seen ;) I just placed an order for a couple more refils ;)
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Sunny~love the pics of the boys....wow, to be a cat, huh? Looks so comfy.
Back is really hurting today from that fall :(, put some icy/hot stuff on today. Had to go home last night and go to bed. Hopefully it'll get better today. We're having a little snow today, but it's almost 40 degrees? I'm sooo ready for spring. |
Hi there!
I did have a great time with the kids, we have another practice scheduled after church on Sunday. Love the pics of your babies Sunny- they look quite content. We have two cats at work. Taz- a long haired grey/White's favorite place is on top of the clean laundry, in the laundry room. Prayers for healing still coming your way. Sun is shinning beautiful today but open the door and b-u-r-r-rr-r-r. It is in the 20's. Gotta work today! off the weekend. Have a great day everyone. Gotta go brave the cold!
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Back Again!
Hello friends. I am really feeling at home with each of you. The lines of communication are going so smoothly I feel like I'm talking with my neighbors.
SUNNYD Needed a bright color for you to help you with the dreary day. We just don't realize the blessing we have with just good health! My mom has IBS and my dad also suffers from diverticulitis, so much the same suffering. If you have to have surgery, I suggest you get in there and get it over with as soon as your health allows. That way you won't be dreading it and putting it off. Summer is around the corner and you want to be on amends by then. I'll also give you a big AMEN, we are ALL God's people and each special, not only to Him but should be to each other. I hadn't seen anything on the 'Maker's Diet' but will check out the website and see if I can get the book at the library, looks legit. I do know where Geauga County is, was there last year with my daughter's 6th grade safety patrol to the lake, then to Hard Rock Cafe in Cleveland and to the Zoo, then down to Canton (President McKinley's memorial is awesome, lots of history stuff), suppose to go to Longerberger but ran out of time. Did go by an ice cream factory (Velvet), needless to say that was a big hit with everyone. I'm in the very southern point of Ohio, Lawrence County, where Kentucky and West Virginia meet with us, but sounds like our weather is just about the same. We've had a lot of wind (which I hate) but temps have been in the low/mid 30's. Our normal this time of year is usually low 50's. I have noticed my spring bulbs coming up, crocus' blooming and my forsythia is about ready to burst, all we need is a good warm day or two. Can't believe WILMA still has 2 feet of snow! We had, maybe 4 inches accumulation total this year, not much, only one snow day from school thus far. MITCHYPOO unfortunately don't have an LA Weightloss around here so guess I'm outta luck on that one for now. Get that snow out of Minnesota too, I'm bringing my daughter and two girlfriends to the Mall of America over spring break and don't want to run into any blizzards. Have you been to MOA? Is it huge? Nice? I try to do something with my daughter, Sara, every spring break for the past 3 or 4 years, so this year we're hitting the Mall - weather permitting of course! :sball2: MNEWTON My Gazelle doesn't have the resistance straps, or whatever you call them, it's a little older model than that. Any other ideas, maybe stay on longer? Anyone had any success with the Gazelle that you know of. I like it because it's low impact and basically noiseless, so I can 'ride' while we're watching TV and the neighbors aren't hearing our show also. doitforme I'm thinking of trying some time on the Gazelle with my coffee??? Sounds like you keep quite busy with the youth group. I wish our church was more successful in that endeavor, unfortunately we got a new preacher a year ago and he likes 'change' which isn't a good word in church. A lot of the older members have left and so have most of the youth, - don't know what the solution is at this point, - just have to leave it up to Him, He knows where we're going with all this and I'm sure will make it clear in His time. The up side of the new pastor is his wife, she is very music-oriented, (as am I) and has started a handbell choir and an ensemble, both of which I'm part of, and are a real blessing, not only to the participants but those in attendance as well, well - - at least I hope the ensemble will be, our first 'test' is Easter Sunday, we have two songs ready so we'll see. . . . SPROUT Just wanted to know how you log all those walking miles? Are you with a group, or mall walkers, or regular at the Y? That's a lot and I'm impressed! I think if I make it a couple laps around the park (2.5 mi total) that I've done something but I do pale in comparison to you :^: "O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; because his mercy endureth for ever. " -love the Psalms, so full of praise- Have a wonderful day Margie |
Hi Margie, what a nice long post from you. Yes, i've been to the MOA, many times. It is huge, it's wonderful, it's fun! I've been to many first dates there. You can find a good place to eat, go to the movies, there's lots to do there. Let me know if you can spare a half hour and we could meet for a cup of coffee! It'd be great to actually meet someone from our thread. We've talked of a few of us in the midwest meeting in Chicago sometime but not sure if that'll happen. We have to get our dear Sunny back to her old self first. ;)
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God is Good ALL the Time!!
Good Morning All!! It is such a wonderful day! I have received great news last night! :cb: My sister-in-law says that my 12 week old neice will be coming home from the hospital next week! She has been at Childrens Hospital for the last 2 months, and has had 9 surgeries. My sister-in-law will be giving her part of her chemotherapy at home and then she will need to be in the hospital for only 3 days a month. So we are thanking our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and still believing Him for her total and complete healing! :dance: AMEN! I just had to share that praise report! :high:
:sunny: SunnyD - I had no idea you were ill. :( You have such a wonderful disposition. Well I have been praying for you and your healing. I also go walking with my friend every day at lunch time and we decided that we are going on a "Prayer Walk" today. :tread: We have so much to pray for so we decided to walk and agree. We will be praying for you and all of you that are not feeling well. It is about 45 degrees right now and they say its going to be about 67 degress by this afternoon. I cant believe spring is here! I will be praying for wonderful weather for you all! :) |
MNewton~Wow, what wonderful news about Channon!! :grouphug: |
God STILL answers prayer
MNEWTON Praise the Lord, Channon is getting better. She will be such a blessing to you all. I knew from previous posts that she was your neice but didn't realize she was so little. Aren't babies just little miracles? They are so wonderful and so loved and so innocent. I could go on and on but you understand I know, babies are a very beautiful part of life. Will continue prayers on Channon's behalf and for her mommy's too in assisting in her treatment and recovery.
MitcheyPoo Would LOVE to get together at MOA. :cofdate: We're planning on the week after Easter, actually we're leaving here Easter Sunday after church. The MOA is the only thing on our agenda, just enjoy the Mall, the shops, the restaurants and the new environment. I guess I should warn you, I'll have 3- 13 year olds in tow :dizzy: "God is good " :angel: Margie |
What a difference a DAY makes!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...autifulDay.jpg Good Afternoon Everyone :wave: I cannot believe how much better I feel today!! It's cold outside (25* right now), but the sun is beaming :sunny: into our home - what a wonderful feeling! I have gotten so much done already... I walked 30 minutes this morning on my T-Mill listening to Steve Green's *Hide 'em in Your Heart Songs* (that CD just makes me smile! I just love his music with kids), I got some paperwork done that had to be finished today & the laundry almost finished. And after I finish here... I'm gonna go wash the kitchen floor, clean the bathrooms & then run the vacuum while I still feel so good. Day's like this give me such hope to be well again and I feel like I am well on my way :df: *~*~* Hi Michele, I am sorry... I didn't realize that you back was hurting you again. Fall? I must have missed something when you posted. I hope you feel better soon! About LA Wt-loss ~ Are you buying their vitamins and food at LA Wt-Loss? Or are you just following their plan? Hi Margie B :flow1: Both, You and MNewton have just fit right in :flow2: It's so nice that you both have joined us :goodvibes I am sorry to say that our weather IS very different! We had 19 inches of snow here just 10 days ago!! I only wish we could see bulbs coming up right now... but alas we are still covered in snow here... we got another inch last night and are in for another system coming tonight and into tomorrow --- I only hope that it doesn't drop as much snow as they are predicting. I WISH we had temps in the 30's, but at the moment it's 25* and this morning we woke up to 15*. So you are much warmer then we are, we have colder temps because of how close we are to Lake Erie ;) As for my health, I am determined not to let this continue to take days away from me... and I will go for that surgery just as soon as I can find a Dr. that I work well with ;) The Dr. I have now is good for my hubby, but not for me. I have to tell myself everyday to be patient... that it takes time for the body to heal after being ill for so long, but I think I am well on my way :) Hi MNewton, What wonderful news!!!! I am thrilled :cp: to hear that Channon is doing so well!!! 9 surgeries!?!!! Bless her little heart :bubbles: Thank you... I really try not to let it get me down... each day I say this morning healing prayer: * Morning Prayer for Healing* Father God, I thank you for creating me in Your image. I praise You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I confess that You are the God that heals, my Great Physician. I ask You to heal my body from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. I pray that You would regenerate every bone, joint, tendon, ligament, tissue, organ, and cell of my body. This is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. Amen. and try to do my best to look to the bright-side of life. There is so much here on this planet to be enjoyed ;) 45*!!!!! I so wish!!!!!! *~*~* Gotta get back to my chores :D {{{Hugs}}} SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Hi Sue...
I'm sorry... ... I didn't see your post :^: I am so glad that you had sucha good time with your kids... like you wouldn't ;) :lol: Yeah... my boys do get very spoiled :goodvibes I love 'em to pieces!!! So... what are your plans for the weekend?? Doing anything special? I bet that you cannot wait for the warmer temps either, gotta get that camping gear ready :) Later... SunnyD <>< *~*~*~*~*~*~* |
Sunny, so happy you are better today! I have a house to clean and floor to wash if you are up to it! ;)... I forgot to answer your earlier question. I am not buying any of the LAWL products. I was taking a good multi-vitamin/antioxidant (had to let it go cuz of finances) and i buy a different kind of bar, the LAWL ones are really expensive and i found one that is very similar in nutrition at a fraction of the cost (Luna bars). So it's really just real food, although there are frozen meal choices you can have to. Which is convenient for me.
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Another nice day here
Weather here has been so nice - best winter I have seen in years - and for us up here in Canada not to get a lot of snow - feels good - but not so good for the water situation during the summer.
Margie B you asked about my walking. I have put on a lot of miles but it has been slow going - haven't done much lately - need to get back at it. We have a new Rec Center (it is called The Rec Plex) and the concourse around the hockey rink is open for walkers. On the entrance door it tells how many laps you need to complete 1 mile (6 1/2 laps will do it). When I started walking I could only do 1 lap and that took forever. Then as time went along I got up to doing 3 miles at a time - but have been rather slack for awhile - I put it to the 2nd time around with the cancer setting me back - but that could just be a cop out too. Anyway, when I do go walking everyday that I do I make a not of the day and the miles and at the end of every month just total them up for the month and then for the grand total. As for a group no not really. There are a number of people that do go walking there (it is in door so weather is not an excuse for not going) but when I go it is usually hubby, my daughter and another couple (there others there also) but that is who we walk with. Then after the walk we go out for 1/2 hour for coffee before returning home. Makes it a nice way to start off the day - and this couple that we walk with are very very close friends. But like I said, the total miles I have walked is over a period of time with most of it done prior to 2005. But things are going to change as I am wanting to hit that 1,000 mile mark as soon as possible so I have to get back on track and doing the walks each day. |
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