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#91

SunnyD57 , 04-16-2004 05:11 PM

Good afternoon my favorite people,
After I got home this afternoon from running my errands I felt tired, so after my lunch I took a rest to watch some TV and watched a couple programs of "I LOST IT!" on the Discovery Heath channel... what awesome success stories! Sure gives me the want to keep going. I have felt very impatient with my weight loss again -working so hard and not feeling like I am getting any results fast enough. I will not quit this time, but there are days... ... ... Maybe it's just that I am tired, very tired right now.

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Hi SHERRY -
Forgive me for not coming back to you yesterday to post, my Joe got home a bit earlier and I got side-tracked. We sat out on the deck playing gin (cards) most the evening enjoying our nice weather. And today is awesome! 74* right now... we have waited so very long for some warmer, sunny days ~ this is beautiful! Everything is greening up so fast!

Loved The Holy Alphabet ~ thanks for taking the time to post it for us

Boy Sherry, you talking about all those plants from Lowe's and Home Depot sure makes me want to go shopping I love shopping for the gardens and this year Joe & I are going to get some stone for the gardens to border them... we have to do it a bit at a time with the cost of them, but it will be so nice when it's done. We also have to get our driveway repaired... we can't afford to replace it this year as we hoped to, the roof is going to cost us more then we thought, but we can repair it to get us through another year thanks to Lowe's I cannot wait to go and get some flowers... love coleus! So many varieties today.

I am glad you enjoyed the pics I posted... Thanks so much for the 'pat-on-the-back' for doing the T-mill --- I have felt a bit discouraged today, but am thinking I am just very tired.

Hope that all goes well with your game tonight!!!
Do come back and tell us all about it, okay.

To be continued...
#92

SunnyD57 , 04-16-2004 05:42 PM

Hi MICHELE -
Big Ole {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you sweetie!!!!!!
I wish I could make it all better for you.

Hi GARY -
Yes... they are dolls aren't they Joe & I just love spending time with the kids!

Your pup, Rylee, will get through the chewing stages... hang in there! Just make sure she has specific toys for chewing or you will have some problems for sure. She owns you... naw, not YOU! The guy that didn't want any dog! Believe me... my boys own us as well! They tell us how to live without a doubt! But you love them to death - don'tcha

Yep! We had a nice walk and are really enjoying the nice weather!!! Bout time!!!!

Thanks Gary, I am really trying so very hard to get this weight off me. Right now it's not moving again and I have worked out every single day this week for 1hour and 30min each day! Say a prayer for me to be patient with myself... I am not a patient person with "Me"... I am with others, but not me. I want change yesterday or I get all bummed.

Glad you don't mind all the pics... I do love sharing them with you all. So nice to hear that you think we have a nice home I do have some more pictures that I am going to post when I am all done writing everyone. I took them today.

Hi SUE -
Sounds like you had your hands full over the Easter week too... it was a crazy, busy, beautiful week! So good to see you! I had to go to Microsoft this morning and get some CRITICAL UPDATES downloaded for XP... I think there were like 4 or 5 of them! Have to stay on top of that or you will have security problems... I think most if not all were security upgrades. Glad I did it, but what a pain to have to always check.

I love my new fish... they really entertain and calm me.

I hope that you have a great experience with the teenagers and the Lock-in you have tonight...
come back and fill us in on how it went when you get a chance

Hi CEEJAY -
Sounds like you too do very well with your workouts! Considering the time you spend at work... I am the one who is impressed!

Sounds like you got allot done in your home yesterday. As far as the allergies --- I cannot believe how many people have them this year that never had them before! Me! I have had such a time with my eyes being swollen in the last few weeks... although the last two days seem to be better. I think it's mildew from all the wet weather we had. If it continues to stay bad I too will have to cave and go to a Dr. for some help. I think my mother takes the same meds you were put on and she too said it really helped her. So glad they are helping you. Feel better!

With losing another 1.5#'s!!! You are doing so well!

Still not finished
#93

SunnyD57 , 04-16-2004 05:56 PM

Hi VALERIE -
I am so glad you enjoy all the animations and graphics that Sherry, Angel & I use...
one day when we are able to go on at the same time ~ either myself, Sherry or Angel can show you how, okay.

You must share some more about yourself with us
We would love to get to know you more.

Thanks SPROUT -
For the reading from James... I just got though posting how I have very little patience with myself
And you post JAMES!!!! God works though you without a doubt!
Thank you!

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"Hello's" to ANGEL, CONNIE, SAMI, WILMA, DEENIE & AGGIE

Well, I guess that's it for this evening... Joe just called and is on his way home. I made some Stuffed Peppers (yum!) and a Balsamic Salad for dinner tonight. We may go for another stroll in the beautiful weather tonight if he's up to it... don't know yet what his day has been like.

Love you guys!
Have a wonderful weekend!
SunnyD

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#94

SunnyD57 , 04-16-2004 06:08 PM

Oh SHERRY -
I forgot to tell you "I LOVE" the Ladybug graphic among the others...
You found yourself a great site - good for you!

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#95

SunnyD57 , 04-16-2004 06:12 PM

Hey there MICHELE -
I just noticed the weight-loss graph you added to your sig...
Cool!

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#96

SunnyD57 , 04-16-2004 07:08 PM

More PICTURES!!!
GARY -
Here is a picture of where my T-Mill is and it does collapse/fold up to move toward the wall when I am not using it. You asked if there was TV or a Radio for me - yep, both! But the last 10 is still tough...

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The other two pictures are of the two boys (Zeppe-Left & Guido-Right) enjoying the OPEN window! They are watching the birds sitting in the shrubs and trees - so cute!

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Oh MICHELE -
You asked me if Guido or Zeppe got fat over the winter - nope, as you can see they are just "huge" boys! Zeppe weighing 14.5 & Guido 15#'s but not fat at all

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The boss is home Time for dinner...
See ya...

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#97

ceejay52 , 04-16-2004 09:59 PM

I have had a busy day.
Mowed the yard so my exercise is done. Tomorrow I'm using a rest day for exercising..

I've put the dishes in the dishwasher and now it will not come on. pooh--Guess I need to call the landlord Monday.

Hi to everyone

Deenie I just read your biography. I live on the other side of the Mississippi River in Arkansas. and my sister and her husband are starting an apartment ministry in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I admire you this kind of work takes special people.

Bye for now. Off to take a soak in the tub. My muscles are really tight.
#98

sunshinelady , 04-17-2004 08:50 AM

Saturday morning
Good Morning CEers!!!!

I'm trying to wake up here, sipping my I have been feeling better but being outside yesterday afternoon and last night for the game with the wind blowing "stuff" around, my ear and head and throat are hurting again.

Well, it was a good game last night. The score ended 16 to 15 their favor, but it was a good tight game. There is suppose to be no stealing unless there's an overthrow, and boy did the girls take advantage of that one. Hince, so many runs.

I have busy days this weekend since I am working. Normally I see 2 or 3 patients on the weekends and today I have . . . 6 with one out of town and 5 tomorrow. So, not much gardening or resting time. Maybe I can try real hard to get my eating back on track next week.

Ceejay~Moving our yard would definitely be ENOUGH exercise for me. Good for you getting out there and taking care of that. And I say more than just pooh on the dishwasher. Yuck!!! Yuck!!! Those things seem to quit at all the wrong times. Call the landlord soon.

Sunny~ I love country gifs especially garden type, etc... I don't spend a lot of time looking but if I come upon one I like I bookmark it. Sitting on the back deck in the afternoon is definitely my kind of thing. But lately between softball games and practices normally between 5-7:30 or so there's not been much time for enjoying the deck or porch, plus our winds have been up quiet a bit, so have to wait a little longer.

Sprout~ As always thanks for the devotional. Hope you are doing well. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Gary~ I'd stick to that story too. Wait, I do nearly always WANT mexican food, but can't always have it. But I must say, I think I might have been born with the wrong color skin. When you slow down, we will be around here waiting for your post. Win!!! Have fun!!!

standnngrace~ Glad to see you posting and enjoying the graphics. I too very much enjoy them and would insert more if I had more time. Have a good one.

Michele~ I hope this finds you feeling much better. {{{HUG}}} You know you got to give it ALL to the Lord and let HIM take care of things. Spend a few minutes thinking about HOW GREAT OUR LORD IS AND HOW MUCH HE HAS DONE FOR YOU He's NOT going to let you down, my friend. Timing is everything, and remember HIS is NOT ours. You just hang in there and know we are here for you ALWAYS. As far as Charlie, don't be too hard on him, that's just a guy thing. (Sorry Gary) Tell him how you feel, that you would like him to plan a date and surprise you with the details and the excitement of it all. He may be slow to decide because he's scared what he picks may not be what you would really want. Kinda like Gary and Angie. Drop us a line this weekend, or two or threee.

Well, the is empty and I have to hit the shower. Hope EVERYONE has a GREAT weekend!!!!! Cya later.
#99

Mitchypoo , 04-17-2004 10:32 AM

Sorry to be such a whiner yesterday........ Oh, i was just so stressed and upset. I'm still worried, but I read Phillippians this a.m. and God's Word touched me. Look how joyful and happy Paul was in writing that letter and he was in a prison, for God's sake! I know that it'll work out.....i'm feeling happier today and i also know that it isn't right to grumble. I have no one to blame, except myself. The Lord has convicted me on some things.

And I spoke to Charlie yesterday afternoon and again he was wonderful, supportive, understanding. We ended up having a much longer and serious talk than i thought we would and he called me when i got home too to discuss it a little, he just wanted to make sure i was ok. He tried to talk me into just coming over and letting him take care of me, but i didn't. I may go see him tonight, if i get some stuff done at home after work.

Thanks for the support! You guys are so wonderful!
#100

sprout , 04-17-2004 02:53 PM

Dieters devotions for April 17, 2004
April 17

Philippians 3:20
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

After Michelle promised Susan she would diet with her, she im-mediately began to regret it. All Susan did was talk about food. Susan had a one-track mind, and she made dieting so much harder for Michelle. Michelle constantly tried to change the direction of their conversations, but Susan always managed to bring the topic back to food. Finally, Michelle told Susan that if she didn't stop, she would no longer be able to be a diet partner with her. The two worked together and found that with some effort, they could steer clear of caloric conversation.
Today's thought: Lord, turn my mind away from the pleasures of my tummy!
#101

EZMONEY , 04-17-2004 04:35 PM

Saturday
HI GALS

Well RYLEE had her first day of puppy school today. Angie and I were SURE ( ) she would be in GATE (gifted and talented education)--let's just say YES, she did get to go to the front of the class, HOWEVER it was because she was setting a bad example I had to work so I missed it, but Angie said she was ADHD to the max. She just wanted to play with all the other puppies. I'm pretty sure the reason she misbehaves is because of what she is eating--Angie's roses!! The front yard (where RYLEE doesn't go) is so full of beautiful roses, the back....well let's just say it's pretty barren at the moment--16 bushes and 2 roses!! By golly just last night we had at least 7 roses

My daughter did very well yesterday in her last tennis match at home for the year-- an 8 to 3 win over a tough opponet. Her team is ranked #7 in the NAIA at the mement and the team we faced was ranked #6-- this will be an advantage at nationals to be ahead of them. My daughter found out yesterday that she is going to regionals and nationals as #7--top 6 play. Our most talented player is going to try and come back from a severe knee injury and play-- if she does she will take Amanda's spot in the rotation, wish the girl a ton of success because she is such a sweetheart, but if she can't play my kiddo will be there to do her best-- my daughter is dissapointed a little but it also was somewhat expected. Sports is never easy!!

Well Angie just informed me we are off to Petco for treats (for training and a CHOKE collar for RYLEE, I think she is out of detention by now

Be back later....
#102

aggie , 04-17-2004 09:10 PM

Hi All,

We ( ha!ha! my DH) are trying to get a new computer up and running, and there are a million and one other things I need to get done, so I haven't been online in a few days. I am doing okay, I have had a few slip ups, but I just have to try and kep going, with the Lord's help, and only truly with His help I will be able to do this. I only stepped on the scales this morning, I jumped off the wagon, so to speak for a few days, and I don't even know why. Prqayers please. I have got to go, I'll try and check in tomorrow afternoon. Hope everyone is doing well and that you all have a blessed Sunday.
In Christ, aggie
#103

aggie , 04-17-2004 09:24 PM

Hi again,

I was trying to read through the posts I had missed, and whew I still don't know if I caught it all.
SunyD, I too would love to learn how to do the graphic and animations, they are great!! I also really like the devotional thoughts, they are so good, very thought provoking and make me stop and think. Just wanted to echo Valerie's words, everyone here is so very nice and talented too!!
Love to all In Christ Jesus,
aggie
#104

SunnyD57 , 04-18-2004 07:18 AM

Good SUNDAY Morning...

Good Sunday Morning CER's
Just popping in briefly to say my hello's and to fill you all in a bit about our day yesterday. Joe & I met with our friends, Mike & Peggy, for breakfast at 7:30 and then we all went shopping for groceries (the guys went off on their own for a bit; then joined us again) and then when Joe & I got home off we went to the park. It was just too beautiful of a day to let it get by without enjoying it! We walked about 3.5miles on the park trails ~ our senses were filled with the sounds of flirting birds, baby snakes crossing our path, turtles, etc... just an awesome day. Then when we got home I took some time at my computer making 5 birthday cards for a birthday party at Mike & Peg's... it's their oldest, Sandy's birthday (24th) and Peg's is the week after... so we celebrated both last night. What a great time we had! Oh... the reason why I made 5 cards for 2 people is --- I wanted them to have a sentimental card as well as a funny card And because Sandy watches our boys when we are gone, I made a birthday card from the boys with some pics of them in in for her... she got a kick out of it.

So as you can see we had quite a full day yesterday, but oh so much FUN!

Today after we get home from church it will be pretty quiet (that's okay)... I think we'll go out and putts around in the gardens - pruning and such. Then this evening I am going to the Fashion Bug for a huge 50% off sale! We do not make a practice to shop on Sunday's , but we are making an exception to save quite allot of $$ on clothes that I need because I have dropped down a size from an 18/20 to a 14/16! Thrilling... And tonight is by invite by the store manager only (Joe helped her out by singing at her fashion show) - so we'll be there around 6ish to go pick out an outfit or two. I am usually not a big clothes shopper, but I need to get something to fit me now till I go to the next size down

Forgive me for not posting individually this morning - just no time to.
But I will try to catch up tomorrow

Don't forget to take the time to 'THANK the Lord'
and WORSHIP today

*God Bless!*
Love you guys!
SunnyD
#105

sunshinelady , 04-18-2004 09:01 AM

Sunday morning
Happy Lord's Day to ALL!!!!!!!

Good morning. Just sitting here sipping and trying to wake up. I am so very tired this morning and have another busy day. I'm suppose to be part time and I am but ended up doing a lot of visits the last 3 days. The other nurse is off for a long weekend. I worked a l-o-n-g day yesterday and even today have to go out of town (ab hour away) to turn in paperwork. Yuck!!! I'm not complaining about the work. I'm just tired and haven't got the rest I need. I don't want to get down sick. I need a day off to get Lasix in and the fluid out.

Sunny~Congratulations on losing a SIZE!!!!! Good Morning to you and Joe! Sounds like you had some real fun yesterday. I love those kinda days. . . . .well maybe not the baby snakes . . . . . .snakes in general. . . . . . .but spending the day outdoors. Do you ever wonder what in the world we did before computers? I love mine and can't imagine having to go back and type on a typewriter or buy a card, etc...... Good luck with your shopping for your new outfit. Sounds like fun!!!

Aggie~ I've kinda been off the wagon this whole week, maybe we both can get ON PLAN and lose this extra. My problem is I have so much fluid on my body. And the other one is that I'm too busy to plan right and too tired to care. Hopefully I will have more time this week to tell you more about how to do the graphics, etc... sorry not now.

Sprout~Thanks as always for the devotional. Continue to hope everything is going well with you. Pleez drop us a line or two sometime. {{HUGS}}

Gary~ Hope your trip to Petco was successful. I love those stores but here in the middle of no where, we don't have any near us . . . maybe 3 hours away. Treats could get a little expensive that way. Sorry to hear about Rylee and the roses!!! That would break my heart. Did she destroy the bushes or just the bloomed out roses? Glad to hear your daughter is doing so well in tennis. She is so blessed to have you to support her. Wish your daughter lots of luck on going forth from here!!!

Michele~ Don't you worry about the whining or whatever. We are ALWAYS here for you!!!! We are here to encourage and support each other. It's good you and the Lord had a long talk and got some things ironed out and you and Charlie too. Sounds like he is trying to be sweet but did I catch that you are pushing him away??? Just asking. {{{HUGS}}} You are very special to me and I want the very best life can give to you!!!!!

Hope EVERYONE has a GREAT Sunday!!!! Enjoy spring in your area. Here it's suppose to be cloudy, warm, very windy and maybe rain. If I was home, sounds like a good nap day. Cya later.

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