And how come it says I'm subscribed to this thread, but I don't get any emails telling me there are more replies? Thanks.

Gary: Dennis and all of you are in my prayers. Please keep us posted. HHHUUGGSSS!!!

The last few days have been better. I got an unexpected bonus from work. With that I went and got my treadmill out of layaway yesterday. I got up this morning and walked/jogged for only about 10 minutes........but hey it's a start. I want to increase and get the habit going for every morning.

I haven't gone in for nerve testing yet. I am waiting until after the holidays. My insurance changes in January too, so I want to wait to make sure I go somewhere that is covered.

Wilma - Thanks for your prayers. I'm thinking about you in that blistery weather. It has been chilly down here (OK don't laugh, but 30's is chilly here) It rained alot last week and we had alot of flooding. Then the temperature dropped. This week it is suppose to warm up to 50-60. Can you believe. The weather is so fickled. We have had weather in the teens and 60 + all in the last 3 weeks. No wonder everybody is getting sick around here.

Christina - congratulations on your scholarly success. Just a few more months........... and you will certainly have reason to celebrate.

Amanda - Not sure if I welcomed you are not. This is certainly the place to be.

Michele - I pray that all goes well with regards to your interview. If it takes a couple days or so then it probably means they are doing background checks, which also means they may do "pee" test too. I have had a couple of those. Actually, for the job I am at now, I had to have a little bit of hair cut. They can do more accurate drug screening that way. It doesn't bother me though because everyone gets checked out nowadays.

Blondee - hope everything with your truck has worked out ok. Don't let the meanies get you down. They think they are doing their job, yet they missed the class day on customer service. All will work out though.

Gary - special prayers for Dennis and his family. I pray that God gives them strength and courage to face the troubles ahead and that He comforts them in their time of need.

I can't believe someone stole your Baby Jesus. Actually, unfortunately I think that pranks like that aren't too unheard of. Someone who thinks they are being funny and hopefully will eventually realize that it was wrong.......and like Michele said.......maybe they need Jesus more and don't know it yet.

Lori - Hope you are feeling well. You are certainly on the ball. I still have so much shopping to do........and Christmas cards. Well, at least we don't see my husbands side of the family until New Years. So, I am going to cheat and not buy their gifts until after Christmas.

Fitchick - Hang in there. I can sooooooooo empathize with you. I do really great for a few days, even a couple of weeks at a time, then I get impatient and discouraged and "fall off the wagon" I just keep telling myself, start over, it's OK. I have 4 people in my family that love to eat all of the wrong things and have a serious aversion to activity. We are all trying to change that though and be supportive of each other. My kids were really excited about the treadmill though. I am hoping that they maintain that excitement and really "go to it". My daughter (blood, the other 3 are my husbands) is the exact opposite. She pushes away from the table, not when she is full, but when she is no longer hungry. Also, she eats pretty healthy and is tiny to boot - only 5' and 105 lbs. She is my inspiration. I must have done something right while raising her. Anyway, don't get discouraged. We are here for you!

Hope everyone has an awesome day.

HI GALS

Thanks for the prayers for Dennis. I haven't heard any news on him today but, my daughter sent me an e-mail Christmas card from work thanking me for teaching her about our savior, taking her to church and having her attend our church school. She is not sure how she would cope through this tough time without Jesus.

On another note....GO CHECK OUT CHARLES78 on the Biggest Looser thread....the last thread in diet central...the thread is called ANOTHER THREAD...the guy is AMAZING!!!!! .....you have to go to his personal site to see the change in him in 2 years....I think he lost about 300 pounds! anyway go see it!!!!!!!!!!

Blessing for all...Gary

Almost forgot...BETH......maybe you and the kids can come up with a "challenge"....some type of reward to the one with the most time logged on the treadmill (or other exercise activity) after a period of time....make the "PRIZE" worth it!!!

Gary: I checked out Charles' site. WOW!! He has done an amazing job. And he did it by eating healthy and exercising. He really looks awesome.

Any news on Dennis? I'm still praying!

Beth: An early Christmas gift for you! 10 minutes is a great start! Keep it up!

Our weather has been fickle here too - only it's still freezing here. It went down to -20C here last night but is supposed to be around zero in a couple of days. (that's our melting point) I don't like that very much because it causes the frost to come out of the ground and makes for very slippery road conditions. Oh well, nothing I can do about it.

fitchick: Everytime you fall into that rut do something to pull yourself out of it. Reward yourself with things other than sugar. I used to make myself exercise more to make up for what I ate. Soon, I was eating less of it because I didn't want to exercise!! Sugar is one of the hardest things to overcome cravings for. I'll be praying for you!

Have a great day!

Hi everyone!

It's been a few days since I checked in, but I have been a bit under the weather. I caught the Christmas crud that's been going around at work, and I'm at home today.

Otherwise things are great and I'm so ready for Christmas! Shopping is FINISHED! I am almost done with the law school apps and will be ready to start putting things in the mail later this week . My research at school has slowed down for the week because everyone is away for the holidays. I attended that Christmas party this weekend, and ended up having fun and NOT touching the evil cookies and cakes and . It was nice to see everyone, and all is well with my friend's baby boy. :

Gary ~ I'll be keeping Dennis in my prayers!

fitchick ~ Hang in there. This is a difficult time of year to stay motivated, but we're here for you! You can do this!

Beth ~ Unexpected bonuses are a wonderful thing. Good job on the exercising too!

Wilma ~ That weather sounds treacherous. Be safe!

Anyone I've missed, I hope you're having a wonderful week so far and that all is going well with your Christmas preparations!

Its me- I got a chance to pop in and say hi and catch up on the posts, I have been so busy. The Christmas program went so well, got lots of compliments on my outfits, the kids did great, now I just gotta finish getting ready for Christmas. I got the shopping done for my clients today. Maryanne was taken by ambulance Sunday night to the E.R. in respirtory distress, so she will probably be in the hospital for Christmas they ran several tests but no results yet. They did see a mass on the chest x-ray, so it probably is lung cancer. Prayers for her appreciated.
Bren - glad you got your truck back nothing as comfy as your own vehicle.
Lori- Thanks! prayers that test comes out well.
Christina- Thanks!
Margie- wow your busy! prayers for adam and all the other soldiers over there
Mitchy- continued prayers you get the job.
Klynntz - Kids doing well - hope they enjoy the aquarium
fitchick- just gotta get back on target- you can do it.
beth- Wow! how cool new treadmill
crk05- sorry to hear your feeling lousy- prayers your soon feeling better
wilma- sounds like you've got your share of cold weather too!
Welcome spldwfe!
E.Z.- Thanks! Prayers for Dennis and family- I got to work wed. and thurs, evening then home Friday evening for Christmas caroling- our schurch goes to older people who don't get out to sing and bring some joy then back to church for cookies and cocoa. Then i work a double on Christmas eve, then home at 12midnight will get to moms/dads around 2am. Then off for the week after Christmas so lots of family time, and hanging with kids, thats always a great week. My sister has to work and probably my bil as well as He plows for the town when it is snowing and we are suppose to have a storm, my sister is a nurse and has to work that day as well, so gotta hang out with the kids during the day. It'll be lots of fun. Sorry your Jesus was stolen, thats terrible. Hope the spirit pricks their hearts with guilt and they bring it back. I got just a couple more things to pick up and finish cards and then should be done. prayers to all for safety and health in this wonderful season. Hi to all I missed. God Bless!

WOW......you guys are SO busy! My routine makes me look like a slug in comparison! LOL! OK..some days I AM one..but living alone has it's advantages at times. I mostly get away with it!

Beth..the one thing that tripped me up at the "meanie's" office was the chart on the wall...."Remember: to treat everyone with dignity and respect....blah blah"........and yep, I do think she missed that class....BUT....all in all.I had a wonderful, blessed week and I've carted all the crabs out of the sand box and it's safe again.
HEY! Another Texas lady! Woohoo! I love it here in Abilene....been thru Houston a time or few......lived in Dallas for 12 years..too much city for this ol' gal anymore!

I'm feeling much better today and thank God for it...whew. That was a close call! God was merciful and I am having a speedy recovery and will get some good rest today while off.
I have the 3 batches of baklava made and cooling..and will deliver it later. I got a head start last night by chopping the nuts, squeezing the lemons etc. and setting up materials and work space. That is at a premium in my teensy kitchen! I did my jalapeno cheese cornbread last night....that will be good with my soup I have in the freezer!

Gary, I'll go check out Charles78! I really was inspired by that show.TBL......and those folks worked HARD! I have about 103 pounds to shed and hope to work up some enthusiasm for the "work-out" part of my plan. Knowing what works and doing that consistantly will be the key!

Hey Lori, Michele, Sue, Christina, Wilma, Margie, Klynntx, crko5, fitchick, Amanda!, spldwfe........anyone I missed? add your name to this here list!..a big ol' Texas Howdy to you all..and best wishes for a Merry and blessed Christmas.....and remainder of this wonderful year....

Brenda

Hellloooooo Everyyyyboddeeee (I am thinking like Kermit the Frog here - remember how he used to say that) OK, enough corn.

Today is a good day. I have been increasing a minute everyday on the treadmill. So, today I did 12 minutes tomorrow I will do 13. Whew whooo!

Blondee - speaking of the Biggest Loser, I just read in the People Magazine that Suzy and Matt are supposedly an item now. Anyone else hear that? I think it started when she gave him a haircut. I hope so, they would be cute together (aaawwww)

I have been really busy the last couple of days at work. But, I get 3 of the next 8 weekdays off for holidays. Then again, so does most of corporate America. I did about 1/2 of my Christmas shopping last night. Tonight I will do the rest. Most of them will be gift cards. We (my kids and I) plan on baking Saturday and packaging up goodies for everyone. Cookies, brownies and chocolate covered pretzels. Most of it is going out the door, but of course we will have to sample the product first. That will just have to be an extra 20 or so on the T-Mill.

Prayers for Dennis and his family, Lori (continue to feel better), Maryanne - health and comfort, Michele - job hunting and everybody for safe and happy traveling over the next couple of weeks.

Hi everyone! Just a drive-by posting today because I am deep in some work for school. Yes, four days before Christmas. I can hardly believe it myself. That's the life of a grad student, haha! My law school applications have officially turned my brain to sludge , but (yay) there's still so much more work to do! And cooking dinner, I must not forget. I would love to have a or some fried but I'm afraid that won't do...

For those of you that are getting ready to embark on Christmas journeys, I hope that you have a wonderful time and safe travels! I will keep you all in my prayers! Merry Christmas to all of you!

OK, back to work, Christina! Sigh...

Hey everyone.

I wanted to keep up on all the latest talk, but I went to Little Rock with my sister and nephew for a few days and I'm so worn out from it all.. so maybe soon I can try to read some.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their Christmas near-weekend time.. I can't believe how the time is flying.

On a separate note I lost 2 pounds last week (weighed in on Friday at 249.5) and I'm down a .5 from then.. woohoo!

It's almost 1 am.. I've got to get some sleep! Take care everyone.

It's 2 days until Christmas! I am finally finished my gift shopping. I just have to get groceries for the weekend and then I can enjoy it. I don't have a lot to do because we're having dinner both Christmas eve and Christmas day with relatives. I am doing a Christmas eve brunch with just our kids. They love waffles so that's what I"ll do along with a quiche. I'm also looking forward to the 2 days off after Christmas.

gary: What's going on? Has Dennis' situation changed for the worse even more? My prayers are with you and your family right now!

Sunny: Are you lurking out there? We miss you! Hope all is well with you.

Michele: Junior must be keeping you busy these days! Did you get the job?

Lori: How are things going there with your brood? They must all be getting excited for Christmas!


crk: Hope you're feeling well soon! Nothing like getting sick at Christmas!

doitforme: Glad your program went well. I love watching the children in those. They don't know how cute they are and they're so sincere.

Beth: Keep up the good work on the treadmill. You're doing great!

pixie: WTG with the weight loss. You're on the right track.

Well, better get going to work. It'll be busy today so I need to get my rear in gear.

Have a wonderful day!

Thank all of you for your prayers for Dennis...his body had been shutting down rapidly the last 2 days...my daughter left work early yesterday to be with the family...on her way home, stuck in traffic, her boyfriend called and told her the nurse said "no company" it has to be very quiet for him at this time...she was very hurt because she had been there the entire time...she is very close to Dennis...but understood that she isn't family just wanted to be there to comfort Zac...thank goodness Zac called within the hour and told her that she could be there....she came home sometime in the night, I didn't hear her so I am not sure what is going on since she of course is still in bed...if Dennis is not with our Lord at the moment, he will be there shortly.
I am off to work, I will keep in touch.

Thanks so much again for the prayers. Prayers for ALL of you. Gary

Brenda- Cornbread always goes so well with soup or chili sounds yummy
Beth- thanks! Wow! Great job on treadmill
Christina- Sorry your still so busy with school, hope you get a chance to enjoy Christmas!
Hilary- Congrats down 2 lbs great job.
Wilma- Thanks! Waffles and quiche sound yummy- my mom does baked eggs every Christmas morning they are a simple family tradition.
I am doing fine Maryann still in hospital, they aspirated some fluid off her lung to help her feel more comfortable. I apprciate the prayers for her. If I don't get a chance to post again, pray all of you enjoy a healthy happy Christmas.
Hi to all mia's catch ya all later. Merry Christmas Everyone!