Kiko - Thanks for the prayers. Don't worry, I won't rush into anything. But it is nice to have someone to spend time with when Brian is camping (or eventually when he gets overnights with his dad).

Brian is home and had a wonderful time. He earned the First Aid, Woodcarving and Horsemanship merit badges. I'm glad he was willing to head right to the shower. He was one filthy boy after being gone four nights.

Good evening all, I'll try to do personals later, definitely will do tomorrow since I'm off!

Do you all recall the end of October sometime I had SHARP and PAINFUL abdominal pains? Well, they subsided, but was still in pain. The past two weeks they've hit like a rock with today being excruciating! I noticed it full blast when I went to sit in my chair and you'd thought I sat on a bomb! After sitting for a few minutes it lessened, but I stood up and it shot through again, and likewise every movement.... The killer was just after taking some alieve I sat down and the pain wouldn't ease up at all!

After doing some thinking I really believe I might have endometriosis. I had it once and the DR took out a cyst. But lately I've been having mood swings (which is very unlike me), just like I did when he took out that cyst. There's just too many things going on .... I'm hoping to wait for February when I will be eligible for medical at work. I will be calling my Gynecologist tomorrow to schedule the appointment. At least I can find out what is going on!

Wow, BARB, Brian sure is earning a lot of badges! How many has he earned so far? He'll be in great form for achieving his Eagle Badge when the time comes. :)

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LORIANN, oh dear, I'm so sorry that your pain is back with a vengeance. It does sound like it could be endometriosis, and I hope there's something that will help relieve the pain until February! Will you be able to reach your DR. tomorrow? I hope you feel better soon, Sweetie!

He had already completed Basketry and Leatherwork after Summer Camp and is working on a couple of others so this will give him four optional ones and one Eagle required. He still has to finish up his first class requirements but I don't think Star will take him too long depending on how long it takes to get the other three Eagle required. He'll start on Camping too which is also Eagle required. I don't want to push him though but he motivates himself really well. I am so proud of him. :)

well today went downhill for me i am so ready for this year to be over with. short story i lost my job in may and seperated at same time cutting my already low income in half.which means the car payment is impossible to make...well they called today and will be here tommorrow to take my car. well i live 20 minutes from the nearest town and it is my only means of transportation so i have been very upset to say the least. i put them off until noon tommorrow so i have time to get groceries so i can start phase 1 before everything goes down hill.

me4life, :hug: That is so heartbreaking. I hope your luck changes with the new year.

Barb, you have every reason to be proud of Brian. He sounds like a very mature young man, and you deserve an award for teaching him such good morals and being a perfect example for him to follow.

Hi Chicks -
Just wanted to check in and wish you all a happy new year and a fun and safe evening. I'm reminded as the year changes for the second time and finds me here of how very grateful I am for all of you and for this place for us. I feel so blessed and lucky to have the life I have now and I know I couldn't have done it without all the support and encouragement from you. So THANKS!

Ditto what SHE said!!

I'm actually stunned I am at where I am. I remember telling my husband last year something along the lines of... I would have to make drastic lifestyle changes to only lose a small amount of weight, and it's not a priority, it's too much stress, etc. etc. And look at me now?!?!? I could NOT have done it without this site!!

(which reminds me...I made a great recipe last night that you might like...tuscan chicken with beans......)

Thanks All!!