((((((((Jana)))))))), so glad to hear from you but so sorry to hear about Fern. My heart goes out to her, you and your family. I definitely will pray that she doesn't suffer anymore. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything or just need to talk.

(((((((Angie)))))) to you also. I wouldn't give your dentist visit a second thought. Except that was very unprofessional that she had her DD in the room with you. I would definitely get back there and have the tooth checked out if it is still hurting. If she didn't do something right it could get worse and you don't want that. Hope you and Monte have fun shopping. I am about 1/2 done. Just don't know what to get anyone.

((((((Marti)))))), I am so sorry you were having a bad day and just a horrible time with Atkins. I was going to try South Beach and actually did-for a day! I think it is so similar to Atkins, almost the same and it is not for me at all, so I give you lots of credit for sticking with it this long. I would think that you would be feeling fine if you were eating right. Don't feel bad if you quit Atkins, because apparently it is not for you. You should be feeling fine and more energetic, not tired and icky. How did your test go?

As for me I woke up with a horrible headache again. I swear it is from going to the chiropractor. I feel fine before I go and then when I leave I feel worse. It is not like that all the time, just sometimes. I try not to go so much even though he thinks I should go 3 times a week right now. I don't think I need to, and like I said sometimes I feel worse after leaving there. Anyway, regardless of the horrible headache and lingering cold I went to the park and did a 2-mile walk. Wanted to do 3 but the sun was making my headache worse. I am trying to get things done around the house but had to take a break. Started working on Christmas cards last night and didn't finish that so need to get that finished tonight. I actually don't mail them until the first or second week of December but I have always done them early. Speaking of Christmas ladies, I had an idea and thought I would run this past everyone. What would you ladies think about exchanging a small gift? Not sure how we could do it as far as who would get who and such but thought it would be kind of fun. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, maybe a $5 or $10 gift. What do ya think? Well, I need to go get the chicken in the oven for enchiladas. I have to cook the chicken first and shred it so...I will check back tomorrow maybe after church or in the evening.

Have a great weekend ladies and Jana I will keep Fern, you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Jana---I'm sorry to hear about your MIL, I will keep her in my thoughts and pray that she doesn't suffer, sending your whole family ((((hugs))))

Today I woke up feeling very tired... but finally "woke" around noon. Still didn't feel energetic. James told me that I should just not worry about doing the atkins for now..he doesn't want me to feel miserable around the holidays and if I feel like trying it again after it all...then to do it. So I told him that is what I'm going to do. I don't know, maybe the holidays have me feeling like I'm not going to be a part of the celebrations w/all the goodies and the spirits and all that... (did that make sense?) Anyway... I may or may NOT try it again in January. We'll see.

Went to Fred Meyers today and roamed around all the christmas displays. I love doing that. And James is so patient and loving when we go. I dragged him through all the aisles that had anything to do with Christmas. He told me that next weekend he will get out all our decorations so my daughter and I can start decorating the house. What fun that will be!!

Mel! I'm sorry I didn't say hi earlier! I'm sorry to hear you have bronchitis! That's always miserable. I hope you start to feeling better. This year for Thanksgiving, James and I decided to have Thanksgiving dinner at our new home, with just the two of us and my DD, and maybe his two brothers. We usually go to my grandparents, but since this is our first holiday in our new place, we just wanted to celebrate it here.

Well everyone.....I'm going to go for now.

You all take care and I hope you're all having a good weekend.

marti

Good morning. I just wanted to pop in real quick this morning to comment on Cristi's idea.

Cristi--I like the idea of an exchange!! If we can't do gifts, maybe we could just exchange a card with maybe a photo of our family?...just a suggestion. But I do like the idea of it all! I figured, w/a card, we could send to everyone that wanted to be involved. Let me know what you think.


Ok... I will check in later today
Marti

Hi Everyone

Jana sending hugs to you and your family. And prayers of course.

Marti the reason your feeling lathargic is from the lack of carbs.

Im totally wiped out...our show finished last night and after striking ( taking down the set) we all went over to one of the cast members house and partied, I drank a couple of coolers and a half glass of wine,,Woke to a killer head ache. The wine or the lack of sleep? Anyways all is well, I had 4 days off and have to go back to work tomorrow..*sigh
Better run
Angie