Again, I apologize for not being on here often.
ROSEY, So glad to hear from you and that you are slowly getting back to normal. It was almost a year ago that I had my gallbladder removed if you remember. However, mine was not as severe as yours. I can only imagine the pain you endured. As for Steve, is a brain bleed like an anorysim? (sp) if so that is VERY serious!! Don't want to scare you but I've heard of people dying instantly from those things. Of course you can look at it as another blessing that God spared him. Anyway, I am continueing to pray for both of you. And BTW, you have wonderful daughters who were so nice and loving to let us know what was going on. I can tell they love you very much.
DANA, Glad to read you are up and going on your walking, ebaying and all. Funny you should ask about Scott and his girls the other day. Jim told me that he doesn't see him that much at work but the other day he finally got to catch up with him and he has another girlfriend but is trying to be selective for his girls sake. I thought that was nice. The girls must be doing ok because he didn't mention them in the way of how they are getting along without their mother. We survived Halloween. I am just glad it is all over. I did well and did not eat one single piece of candy! Oh, I did loose 2 1/2 pounds last week.
How are you doing?
SHEREE, Wow! Your house is really looking great and thank you so much for the recipies. I could use some more! Sounds like you are a busy b! I know you can't wait to move in your new home. I thought it was something when I saw the picture with the snow. I like snow... from a distance!
SUMMER, I see you have been very busy as well. How is Jim? Is his sugar getting under control?
I have a recipe that I made for my ladies bible study group that is sugar free. You can eat it with oatmeal or even on top of pork, turkey or by itself. The ladies loved it:
Fall Fruite Compote
2 medium apple(s), diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
3 medium pear(s), diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 cup water
1 tsp orange zest
1 medium orange(s), sectioned and pits removed
1. Combine 1 diced apple, orange juice, 1 diced pear, 1/4 cup of cranberries, cinnamon and giner in a medium pot over medium heat. Cook until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally, about 15 mintues.
2. Add remaining apple, 1 diced pear and 1/2 cup of water; cook until the apple is just tender, about 8 minutes. Add orange zest, orange sections, remaining diced pear and remaining cranberries. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
Servings = 6
POINTS = 2
Anyway, the sweetness of the fruit give this the sweetness and you are not adding sugar to it. I don't know enough about diabetiec diets to know if this is ok but you can see.
GLEN, Are you disappointed your parents sold the cottage? I know when my Dad sold the mountain house I was because I know I'll never be in a financial situation that I can afford to buy one on my own. Oh well.
KRIS, How is the moving coming along? How was just visit from your Dad go? Tell me, tell me, Tell me!
DAPHNE, Oh, sweetie I know how you must be dreading the upcoming visit to Jason's parents house. I am hoping that it will be better than it was when they came to see you not long ago. How is the depression coming along? Are you feeling better? Have you found a way to work with it because I know you just don't get over it.
EVERYONE, Well, life around here has been a little crazy. Elena is doing horrible in school and I am considering homeschooling her again. I don't see any thing else we can do. My mil has bought a house and is moving out and my sil's dh is moving back home as soon as she moves out. So, that's good that he is at least coming back after a year. I have two relatives that are going through a breast surgery one is my cousin today in Texas is having a lumpectomy and my Aunt in San Diego is having a biopsy done on the 6th. My aunt and uncle who live in San Diego was spared from losing their home in the fires praise God! My stepmother has been very ill but is better now. I am still teaching the sunday school class which has been very difficult because of Elena and her behavior in class. She is constantly whining and it is very hard to conduct a class and stay on track. I will not be doing this after January.
Going to end for now. Thank you for putting up with me. I swear I feel I've forgotten some one.
Tomorrow is my weigh in day.... wish me luck!
Have a great week..
for your weigh in tomorrow.. I bet it will be GREAT..Have a great evening 
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Have a great evening 
thats a first for me..the dh worked in the garage on his chests last nite and this am.. hes more like his old self..we are on the mend.. my apapetite hasnt come back yet but when i start to crave chcolate again will need all your help..hello to all and will check in later.. rosey
I actually gained a 1/2 pound from my weigh in yesterday. So.... I was hoping that the last 9 or so pounds would not be so difficult but I see it's going to be. 
Also how did you like your shower? LOL
