Had to pop back in for a second to say....

WELCOME MISTIEL!

Hey everyone

Thought I would send ahead the piece I wrote for the paper this go round. Love you all.

If we knew we were dying a little bit more each and every day, would we choose to live our life in a different manner? Would we search out the precious, the unique, the exquisite, and hold it close to us, examining each detail and placing it in our storage bank of good memories?

If we knew each day that those around us were dying a little bit more every day, would we pay more attention to what they say? Would we take real interest in what they do?

If we knew that we were dying next week, would we hide our head when the rain comes, or would we walk out into the storming elements and allow the moisture to bead on our upturned face until it appeared we were crying along with the heavens?

Would you be unafraid to dance in the grocery store aisle with your sweetheart? Would you sing along with the radio, tapping your toes and not worrying about hitting all the notes or who was listening?

How would your life be different?

Here’s the catch to it all. We are dying. Death is one of the two guarantees in this life, right along with taxes. And while the April 15th deadline looms over many of us and the tax man appears to be breathing down our necks, Death takes such a sly approach that we can forget it is there, waiting for us. Patience is an old friend of Death.

There are too many things in life that are taken for granted, and for some reason we don’t begin to appreciate them until they are at risk of being lost. The loss doesn’t have to be as complete as death; it could just be an ending we didn’t anticipate. A friend might move or a child grows into a young adult, and those seasons come to an end.

We need to learn how to live. We need to take what is best in our life and honor it. Don’t assume time is your friend. Life offers no guarantee that there will be a tomorrow or a next week or a next month to make everything right.

We must live in the present, and sometime in your life, you must choose to seize the day. Hold each one tight to you. Cherish it, if only for that one brief moment before it fades away. You will be better for that moment, and your life will be enriched.

Andria.... AWESOME !!!!!
Thank you for sharing that with us.

Andria - Wonderful piece. Thank you so much for sharing!!

Today seems to be looking a little better than yesterday. I had a nice acupunture appt. this morning. He said he could definitely feel how anxious I was and also detected that I am a bit dehydrated so he used some diff. acu. points. I plan on drinking lots more water today - I feel like I have been drinking alot , but I guess not enough. It will hopefully also help with the daily blood work!

My weight has been holding fairly steady through all of this even though I've had to really cut down on exercise. I'm fluctuating up and down the same 3 pounds. I am only weighing once a week and not obsessing too much. I will admit I've been allowing myself an occassional sweet treat - just a little piece of chocolate or something. Even though I know better that to let myself become emotionally attached to food there is still something soothing about a bite of chocolate. Can't help it!

I am going back to the dentist today - AGAIN! This crown I got about a month ago is still not quite right so I am going to have her try to smooth it down a little more.

Lucky - How are your dental issues going? Pole Saw! WooHoo! Have fun with it and be careful!!!

Melissa - So, did you do it? Get up and use those weights this morning??? If not, the day is still young.


Time to work. I'll check in with you gals later!
Love Ya!
Barb

I'm back...We got back too late last night for me to post...I had to sleep off some jet lag. San Francisco to Newark is a LONG flight! And all this rain that everyone (else) has been having...makes for an extremely TURBULENT flight. It's good to be home.

FIL did well, they were able to insert a stent, instead of doing surgery...unfortunately, the dye they use is rough on the kidneys, so they kept him an extra three days til his bloodwork stabilized. This was good for us because we then got to stay in the hotel near the hospital...which is about a 20 minute drive from San Francisco, instead of staying at my inlaw's house, which is in nowhere land, CA. Easter Sunday was spent in San Francisco, wandering around Fisherman's Wharf, dining on seafood at an outdoor cafe, touring the city...it was wonderful. We did get to spend quite a bit of time with his family too...but that day it was just the four of us and we had a blast. I have to say that the weather was FABULOUS, no rain til the day we left...one day was actually warm enough for the kids to swim in the hotel's pool. Everywhere we went, there were all kinds of flowers blooming...the air was heavily scented with their fragrance. It was POURING rain when we landed last night. I have to work tonight...ah well...Back to reality...

I've been here for almost 2 hours now, so I'm caught up reading, but I only have time for a few replies...I had to say to Jen...I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you are going through. I have no words that could possibly make you feel better...just know that you are in my prayers. {{{{HUGS}}}}

Andria...your words were beautiful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing them!

Barb...sounds like things are moving along for you! Hang in there, kiddo! The end result will make it all worthwhile. Lucky's right...get a scrapbook started!

2cute...You sure have your hands full these days...I know everything will turn out beautifully! I hope you are feeling better!

Lucky...HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!


Terri...I've taken a few Pilates classes, it really does make you feel good. I think I need to get a tape for home use...back to daily exercise for me.

Hi to everyone else! Welcome newbies! I have to get unpacking now...and go pick up the dog, and go food shopping...and stop at the pharmacy...etc, etc, etc...oh yes...back to the real world........................

see you all later!

Hi ladies - stopped in at the library and thought I'd check in with you all while I'm here.

Nothing much to contribute - I am still trying to get back on track. I am having a problem staying out of the chocolate at work. They keep a basket full of Nestle, Hershey, Dove and I wind up in it about every night (I'm talking a handful of the stuff). I should just pick out one piece that I really like and let that be it. I really should keep the chocolate "Choice" milk shakes handy (sugar free for diabetics). I need to make more of an effort. I'm supposed to weigh in at my dr this month and I haven't yet (stalling!).

Barb - I hope everything works out well for you.

2cute - I know how frustrating it is to need to try see the doctor when you are really sick and he's booked up. My dr is good about working his patients in. Hope you are feeling lots better.

Audrey - hi neighbor - hope you're doing well.

To everyone else - hope you all are having a good week.

I miss Tina, Sandy and Amanda - where are you guys???

I'll see you all again soon!! Bye for now.

whoa!!! accountability!! I love this!!! I went to bed at 2 am, and had to be up at 6 for work so i didnt have time to get the weights in - BUT...I am on lunch now....I PROMISE to do them tonight and i WILL come here with a full report on what i did. yay im so glad people are reminding me to do it!

I felt the exact same way about American Idol and Swan. But.... today is Wednesday and it will be on tonight. YAY! Thanks for the information, I just got on my Mom's scale to see how much I weigh and the SCALE SAID ERROR!!!!!! I am thinking that it wont go over 300 lbs. Oh wow!!!!! I am trying to find humor in this I really AM!!!!!!!!
Post at ya later,
Mistie

How nice of you!!!!!!
Thank so much,
Mistie

Ya know, I have never thought of it that way and you are so right! So Cheers to ya and everyone and to a better way of life.
Mistie

Does it mean Darling Hubby or Husband?

Thanks,
Mistie

Mistiel ... I noticed you always hit "Reply with quote" in the bottom right corner.
That is fine ... but ... on the left side you will see "Post Reply" .

If you hit that instead you will not show everyones post they did earlier.
It takes time to learn all the tricks of the trade. I often catch myself doing the same thing. In fact .. most of the time I just post in the "Quick Reply" area.

As for the scale... I used to weigh on one of those 25 cents scales in Walmart, K-Mart etc, Then I found a scale that went to 400lbs at Linens and Things and have used it ever since. I even got to use a 25% off coupon on it.

Glad you to see you posting. We LOVE newcomers.

DH can mean a few things depending on the situation.. Most common is Darling Husband or Dear Husband. Once and a while it might be D*mn Husband. In my case is periodically Dork Husband

You get the idea.

Speaking of my DH - he is currently in bed with a 103.0 degree fever!!!

2 cute: I feel like an idiot!!! I noticed that everyone else was doing posts with out the quote. I will have check out the 400 scale. Thanks for the Tip.

BarbPA: I thought that DH meant one of those... LOL

I am sorry to hear that your husband has that high of a fever. I wish him wellness and to drop that fever asap.

Thanks for all the advice and information, I am soon to catch on. I hope

Mistie

Hi.

I'm in Washington too! Welcome. I actually just joined about a month ago myself. The ladies are very nice and very supportive. You'll enjoy this site.

Talk to you soon!

Ingrid