HUGS Nancy. Its going to be an adjustment, keep your faith in God. He will see you through and give you the strength you need. The paperwork can be overwhelming - when my dad passed, there was so much to go through, things to file ect. It was too much for my mom. My brother and I did most of the leg work for her. We're here for you.

Sandra, great picture. And congrats again!

Vickie, I"m guessing the sodium did you in. I find any cracker/chip at night causes a gain the next morning.

Well, off to get DD ready for school. BBL

Good Morning Ladies

I haven't been here since Wed and I haven't read any of your post. Went shopping for some clock hands for my cockcoo clock and than at the end I found them on a web site.My friend Mary than went shopping for Easter stuff for our grand-kids and than out to IHOP for lunch and choir practice so I had a full day.

Today we're going to be the same going to the PB club do some window shopping than out to a late lunch,before heading back to town. Can't believe I will be wearing a spring jacket as the temps are going up the high 50's.

PAULA-We're finally getting Spring weather in our midst.Its going to be in the high 50's hope it doesn't change as I love this kind of weather.

AMYLOU-Welcome to the board,I have been here for a while and love it here. We're all been struggling and you'll find lots of support here.

RHONDA-I never heard of not eating carbs after 3PM but I think they are talking about bread carbs like pasta rice bread cereal etc.WOW!!! I never thought of that maybe will will try this on my new week Sunday.

PAM-I was missing but not since last week I posted at the beginning of this week.Yes we're having beautiful weather finally.

VICKIE-Now that the weather is good my shoulder doesn't hurt,but my hand is still tingling. Going to PT some time next week.

NANCY- Sending cyber hugs and prayers, the trick is to keep busy and when your ready, speak to your Robin, he and the Lord are watching over you. I speak to Leo all the time,and don't think its nuts as it helps to do so,at least it did for me.Another thing that my might think is crazy is to cry let it out and don't hold it back. It a release and you feel better right after.

Have to go and get ready to meet my friends at the bus stop for the PB Club.

Have a great day

Good morning. I am in Biology I right now. The students are finishing a quiz. I'm not sure I'll be able to post, but it's looking like it might work.

Rhonda, did I miss your post about Doyle? I'm guessing the doctor put a scare into him. I am glad he's getting the Tell him it's not a coatrack or anything like that. Now I'll go remind myself of that, too.

Nancy, I am glad you have family nearby. Take those sleeping pills if you need them.

Maryann, did you get your clock hands?

Paula, thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it. Thank you for the recipe ideas.

Tomorrow is PROM here. The kids are excited. I'm impressed that they are focusing on their work. (Life is good!)

Amy Lou, are you here? How are you doing on program?

Yeah!!!! It posted!!!!

Nancy, the loneliness can be overwhelming at times. I remember once just falling to the floor and crying out "take this away!" And, that is from someone who is not traditionally religious. It helped! But, there is no other way than to just go through it. There's no other reasonable choice. And, I know you know that.

Sandra, I didn't really write about Doyle. But, he has chronic cardiac issues and has been gaining weight, as you know. So, I guess he's going to try a little harder. I hope so.

I thought you might be interested to know that this time last year, I could not do any more than about 3 single legged squats. Now, I can do squats with good form, while holding a 30 pound weight: 2 sets of 9 are no problem. I couldn't do that one legged, but I can do it.

Tomorrow, I am going to try to sell the jewelry I've made at a popular local crafts fair. I need to get more complicated with my designs and technique, but I hope what I have will sell. I'll let you know.

Rhonda, tell Doyle we're here with him working to be healthier versions of ourselves.

Good success selling your jewelry. Let us know how you do. Also, KUDOS on being a much stronger woman in 2011.

Thanks, Sandra.

I had a great dinner tonight. Grilled trout and vegetables. We went out and I asked that it be cooked with NO salt nor butter, and I got it. I did the same thing the other night when we went out for steak. It was also delivered as I requested. That's good news.

Have a great Saturday; I'll be flogging my wares!

I’m sorry I haven’t been around much but the home is having dreadful trouble with my mum. She barricaded herself in her bedroom. How one small frail 91 year old lady, who can only walk with a walking aid, can physically move a dressing table and double wardrobe across a door, is a mystery to me. She was refusing to let anyone in and screaming for me. My husband eventually climbed in through a window and he’s 63! She told him that the staff were lazy,& non-existent, the food was appalling there was no heat and her room was never cleaned. In actuality, we are falling over staff when we visit, the food is cordon bleu and we’ve often eaten there with her. Her room is a large en suite bed sitting room; decorated in delicate spring green and primrose yellow and the home has, for the second year running, been awarded 5 star excellence on annual inspection. She showed him a letter she had had, which told her that the staff were leaving because they hadn’t been paid for months and the home manager was on the run. When he read it, it was the monthly newsletter telling her what was on i.e. trips, entertainment etc. he eventually got her to unbarricade the door and let people in, but her couldn’t get her to dress properly. She had on, 2 dresses and nothing else. She has refused chiropody saying her son in law will cut her nails ( like **** he will… they are like talons!) She’s quiet now, the confusion has abated a bit.
The irony of it is, that she is the one, when she was county homes advisor, who wrote the rule book on how to approach people like she has become. It reduces me to tears thinking of what she was, and what she now is.

All this week has been a nightmare with her so 'jojo the disaster' has been eating badly and will have to start dieting all over again on Monday.

well, shoot, lost my whole post so I'll make this short.

jojo, my heart aches for you. It's so sad to hear about your mom. The diet will always be there, your mom won't. Some things are just more important.

Nancy, I hope your children are close. Try to take care of yourself and let yourself grieve.

Sandra, I think it's wonderful that your town has recognized your great accomplishment. That pic was so small, I couldn't see it very good.

Rhonda, you are making good choices and glad the restaurant followed your instructions.

Maryann, Spring is here. It's getting pretty hot in Florida, so if you walk, you have to do it early morning. Glad you found the clock hands and hope they are the right ones so you can fix your clock.

I'm leaving in a week for KY, so I need to get things in order here. I hired someone to cut the grass. I've made a list so I won't forget anything. I keep adding to it, as I remember.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Good Morning Ladies

I had a wonderful time at the PB club with my two friends.The weather was so nice as it was suppose to be in the 60's but the wind came and brought the temps down and wearing a lite jacket wasn't fun waiting for the bus to arrive to take us home.

Right after I finish this post I going down to the beach as get my walking done. My scale # are down also lost 3 lbs but i take that. I now release I have to lower my carbs to 150=gms in order for me to lose.Have no idea if I will be able to keep them that low.even if I follow the WW advice of veggie & fruit are free.

SANDRA-The clock hands will arrive some time on Monday or Tues for sure.and than I will be able to fix my clock.


PAM-Sorry for the hot heat in Fla.Up here we have to deal with the winds that lowers are temps.See above,we couldn't walk because of the winds. Oh I'm be so happy when I can fix my cockcoo clock.


Its getting late and I have to go to the bank before they close,will come back this afternoon and read the rest of your posts.

DEAR JOJO

I agree with Pam take care of your poor mom,the diet will always be there when you come back.

Take care

JoJo, It breaks my heart to think of your mom being that way. I remember Doyle and my grandmother once calling me from a hospital telling me to come get her that they were holding her captive on the 6th floor. Her prob was the meds she was taking at the time and she got back to thinking more clearly. I am so sorry your mom is going through this. And I am sorry for you, too. Don't fret the diet. Take care of your mom and yourself.

Maryann, we have that wind, too. Curtis and I tried to go out for me to do some shooting at 60 yds today. I could hardly stand still to aim.

Rhonda, you're making excellent choices. You've mastered your program. I am happy for you. You get A+.

Pam, what part of Kentucky is home to you? We drove across the Western KY Parkway. Saw some beautiful country for sure.

I planted some portulaca today in our little red wagon and also in a planter. Got to spruce up the yard for company Tuesday. I'm working all but Tuesday next week subbing for both high schools. Should be fun.

Got to go. I need to do something. I just haven't figured out what yet.

Hey chicks! It's really hot here in Middle Tennessee, and both the upstairs and downstairs AC units are on the fritz. I'm writing this as I sit inside the
bedroom window and await instructions from dh as he works on them. My eating has gone to"H" a handbag. I am already planning for the wedding. It will be Oct 8. That may seem like a while away, but it's pretty soon as far as wedding planning goes. It is so refreshing to be happy while planning a wedding. As you may remember, dd was engaged before, and we were not happy. This time I'm really having fun.

I'm trying to read all of the posts to catch up, but I'm slow. I'll try to speak to each of you tomorrow. GTG help dh. TTFN

Hi, Sloan!! It's great seeing you here and seeing you so happy. Get that a/c fixed soon. We don't want you to melt away.

Jojo, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. That's got to be very difficult, no matter how well you understand it all.

Sloan, good luck with those wedding plans. How exciting for your family.

The craft fair was very disappointing; I sold only one necklace and earring set. Although it is a very well-known fair, no one who was selling jewelry had much business. One would think that this close to Mother's Day people would be looking, but not today.

Oh well.