Hi! :wave:

Dana, I lost 1/2 pound. It would of been more if it wasn't for my usual water weight this time of the month. Congratulations on your 2 pound loss!!! The catalog sounds interesting, just send me a link to the site in email and I would love to check it out. Sounds like Logan's teacher is very good in giving you an heads up on the math situation. Elena is doing better, I think but still multiplication is a problem. I need to drill her more or put her in a tutoring center. Haven't made up my mind yet. No, Elena is not going with us! :lol: :lol: My sister agreed to keep her for us. She will like being with them for a few days.

{{{Sheree}}} I am so glad to have heard from you but so sad that :cry: you have been so sick!!!! I was hoping you were just busy with the move for the reason for your absence. I am praying that you get better and better each day and that you will be able to go back and do some more shopping when you are feeling better.

Glen, did you tell us how your weigh in last weekend went? I hope well.

Daphne, so glad your computer didn't have a virus. WHEW!!! :) And the new stove sounds great. I could use a new dishwasher actually. It never really did well and it was supposed to be quiet... LOL yeah, right! I remember one mother's day I got a new washer and dryer and that suit me just fine because I sure needed it. Jim got a new recliner that year for his father's day! LOL

Summer, how are you sweetie? I don't think I've seen a post from you!!!! OH.... I just remembered was today the day for Jim's test??? Or is that tomorrow... Gosh, I need to re-track the posts and see. :dunno: Jim has his next echo cardiogram done in May. Always makes me nervous but I think he is doing ok. :yes:

Kris, I sure hope that disease is not hereditary. It must be pretty bad for you to be so concerned about it. I think I may need to join you in working on a tan... March 3rd will be here soon!!! I tried on a pair of shorts I bought last summer that were too tight for me. They fit me perfectly now!!! So, that's one thing to take. :lol: I love the Lord of the Rings and yes, I heard the same thing about J.R.R. Tolkien. We saw a clip from the Passion of Christ movie that Mel Gibson did on Sunday. I am going to see that movie when it comes out.

Rosey, Hope all is well with you today. :lucky:

Well, it's done guys!!! :bravo: Reservations have been made and we are set to go to Nassau, New Providence Island on March 3-7th!!!! I can not wait!!! After 18 years of marriage we are finally getting our honeymoon. ;)

Well, going to end for now. Have a great evening! :wave: :encore: :cheers: :cheer:

Rosey, we were posting at the same time.

Oh, my that must of been so awful!! I would of been scared to death to be in that kind of a storm! I'm so glad you are ok!

I know, they don't realize what kind of stress and emotions it has on us caretakers when they are down. It is bad for them sure, but we need help too. You are so good and you have been through so much. I pray that soon all this will be behind you both but from the sounds of all his troubles you may be in it longer than first thought. But, God works miracles still and I'm praying for one for you and Steve. {{{{Rosey}}}} :grouphug: :grouphug:

Hello Everyone.. I finally got in here..I have lost 2 posts already..I am really flustrated with this pooter today..Anyway..I wil try to give you all the short version..:lol: Jim has a cat scan tomorrow at 10:00..Then I will take him to lunch..I have errands after that..I pray that his scan will be good news..
Please excuss me if I dont have you all in order of your posts.

Daphne..That was so Sweet of you to say..and so thoughtful for you to send Buddy a card.. I will see that he gets it..Thank-you for being such a Sweet caring friend..I am sorry that your anniversary plans are not working out..The casino sounded like a lot of fun..I would watch the children for you if I could..
Maybe you all can go to to dinner soon...Your stove sounds really nice.. He could still surprise you too...What ever you all do I wish you fun and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY EARLY..Thank-you for asking about Jim..he is doing good..We both have to really try harder weight wise..so I know how hard it is to get motivated when there is so much stress in your life..We all have some sort of stress but its so much harder with a family to raise..I feel for you Sweetie.. Hang in there :grouphug:..I know its hard doing it alone alot of the time..I admire you for being so strong and being a wonderful Mom..Your phone plan sounds good..I just got Freedom plan..I can call anyone anywhere anytime for 50.00 per month and have 5 other features on my phone call wait..call forward etc..included in that price..We all need to give phone numbers out by email and the set up a conference call..How cool would that be..Have a good evening :wave:

Sheree...I am glad to hear from you..We ALL have missed you
I am so sorry that you have been so ill. I am glad that you are getting better..I know that you must be so happy to be moved in you new house.
Get plenty of rest..Drs. Orders...and let us know when you are feeling better..
You have done great losing weight... I think thats wonderful..I hope to do good one day too...I will keep you in my prayers to get better..:wave:

Donna... I am so sorry that you Dad is selling the beach house. I do understand that it would be alot easier for him in a Condo..Maybe he would sell it to me...:lol: You think??? :lol:.I know that you will miss it..but If I bought it you could still come there..:lol: I am glad he is getting a Condo in MB..So we can still meet up..Hope that your weather warms up and you dont get that rain..It was really nice here today sunny and in the 50's..but the cold is coming back so says the weather man tonight..:cry:..I am glad that you got all your BC straight and I am with Mr Ken and Daphne..I want to go too..You will need another trunk just for me to go..:rofl:.....I am there.....
Have a good evening :wave:

Kris..I know how you feel..I am like a Yo-Yo in Motivation.. I need :drill: and a :coach: everyday..One day I am up and the next down..I dont know why..but I think when we join the gym ( waiting on some money coming soon )..knowing that I am paying every month will do it for me..Atleast I hope so..Let me know what you think of that Spray on tan..I hope that things will be alright with your family..I will keep you all in my prayers..Hang in there Sweetie :grouphug: Have a good evening :wave:

Dana...I am glad that things are going good for you...I am sure what-ever you decide for Logan is the right thing..You are a wonderful Mother..I am sure he will learn his multiplication..I had a hard time with that when I was in school..but I fianlly got it..with the help of a great teacher..I am glad that you know the tacher that well..it makes it better when talking to her I am sure..Thats good..I hope that you do good in the Dots consultant.and get what you want..Have a good evening :wave:

Rosey..I guess you are still gone..I Miss You and I Have your hand still..I am praying for good news..Hope that you had fun in Walmart ..
Let us know when you are back....:wave:

Mr Ken...hope that you get some warm weather real soon...:wave:

Well I hope that I didnt miss anyone.. I really dont know why this happens to me..but I hope this one posts..

Well I did it....Hurayyyyyy .....


I just wanted to say before I forget......

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL MY WONDEFUL FRIENDS IN HERE.....
I LOVE YOU ALL.....

Summer, the best to you and Jim tomorrow. I hope to hear from you and how it went, ok? I wish you could buy the beach house but he turned down an offer for 800,000. :shrug: Maybe you could? :?: I know I couldn't. :lol:

Happy Valentines to Summer TOO!

Well a quick note...sounds like you are all are the same doing great...going on trips, venting towards one another, getting gifts, loosing weight, it is great to read about you all...
I tried to go out tonight...hubby bought a 4 wheeler tonight and just couldn't do it without me...I agreed to go and he had to pick up the Subaru from its oil change..so I had to drive. I was so out of it he was really worried for a couple of hours after we got home..I was white as a ghost and only could eat and lay down...anyone watching IDOL?? I like Diane didn't care much for Fantasia would have rather seen Matt go through. Or Survivor?? A little too early to say anything about that show...though don't care for the nude Richard...
We have had 40 in the weather and everything is getting slick out because of melting and freezing. But we will take the nice weather...ok everyone else will I can't enjoy it yet. I will keep you posted...appt is tomorrow at 2 to see what the doc says. Hubby informed me today taht he has a mandatory meeting he has to be in at 2 (same time as my appt) Well I can't do that...and he realized that I can't do it alone after him taking me out last night...I am leaving it up to the Lord to work it out that this M meeting is not M for him and he can take care of me. We have had a dinner made for us every night Praise God..it has been so helpful for Don. My littlest one was throwing up yesterday that was not helpful at all...Well better get back to bed..need to to not continue this 2 am wake up thing...uuggh!
Great on teh weight loss guys...I love having a new oven (among everyting else new too) Rosey bless your heart...that sounded like an awful trip back home..and thankful we had a smooth trip back last weekend. I will keep your guys situation in prayer that Steve can just get to feeling better...I honestly believe in the power of prayer and the Lord can heal and do miracles...just a quick note..our Principals hubby was in Thailand on a missions trip over the holidays...he was on his last few days of the trip (1 month) and he fell through a roof on to a man (praise God he softened the blow) on to a cement floor...he fractured his head from top to bottom and they thought he broke his back...immediately they took him to Bangkok for medical assistance...She our principal was contacted and she got her bible out and found all the scriptures she could on prayer...she read them a couple of times and prayed; Lord you said you would help and answer prayer if we only asked and went to bed peacefully know the next time she got a phone call it would be a good report. Sure enough it was no broken back just a fracture and that the bleeding on the brain has stopped...he was in a deep sleep and we all began to pray for him to wake up with no pain or as minimal as much..the kids at school know how to pray..Well to make a LONG story short. He did wake up with no pain! She had to go over there to spend a few weeks with him until they realeased him and they did...he has not had one head ache on that huge fracture and everytime he has been seen by a doc they are amazed of his recovery..he has to wear a back brace for 12 weeks but that is ok..There were so many answered prayer. Now of course the good Lord does let things happen for us to grow and learn to become more closer to him but I would say that prayer is a comfort for us to do...especially if you document your prayers and then right down when they are answered...God Bless you all
Chat soon..

Sheree that was such a fulfilling post to read. It just opens your eyes even more so and I never cease to be amazed in the power of prayer. I pray things will work out with you just as well. I was shocked to see you had posted during the night for you guys. It's 10 a.m. as I read your post.

I got my pilates dvd's yesterday and watched the basic video today and did the 20 minute workout. Needless to say I have spaghetti legs now. Not the size of them but the strength of them. The commercial says to do that 3 times a week and for me, that's my only goal right now to at least stay on track and do that 3 times a week. I'm just so out of shape it's pathetic. I did write down measurements however in case I don't see any change on the scales.

Rosey I am so sorry you guys had to endure that. I can't even get over how you function normally with snow on the ground and it freezes our whole states of minds when we get flurries. :lol: Sheree is right though, God can and will take care of you guys and heal steve. You have to believe in that, have faith and keep on praying as we all will. I understand the pain he's in cause my dad had been there, done that and is still in awlful pain. He's addicted to heavy pain pills but won't admit it.

Summer I truly apologize for not mentioning your DH"s tests today. Thank you Donna for bringing that up. Jim will be fine and I know a load will be lifted once it's all over and he can relax and have some lunch with his beautiful and most caring wife in the world. I know he's going through it right now as I post and I will say a prayer for the both of you. Are you getting wintry weather today? I pray you get home safely just the same.

As for idol, I agree with sheree, I don't see why fantasia won over matt but I don't know why some of the others weren't in top 2 either. I liked the diane girl, she did great to be 16 but I can't make a decision yet on anyone until I see them sing songs they are asked to do, like different genres that showcase their voices. On survivor, I'm still disappointed that they voted off Tina so quickly and I do not care for the nudest, Richard either. :lol:

Well I have to get something accomplished today while I'm home alone. I have some racing to watch at 1 p.m. as well. I'm so thrilled my racing is back. :)

Hi everyone..thanks for all your kind words..that was an awful trip and soooo glad to be home..yes i pray for my dh recovery.. and for the pain to go away..its been along haul and not over yet..thru all of this i forget to take care of me.. the dr scolded me when i had surg about getting so wrapped up in my dh health problems that i forget myself..and when i try and express myself i feel so guilty..and the dh just doesnt get it :?: he so spoiled and i did it :lol: :?: :lol: ..we watched a new movie last night called Second Hand Lions..i highly recommend it..and its ok for kids to see too..sheree am so sorry you have been sick..hope the dr's can help..dana.. wtg on the exercise..ive been using my 2# weights and those bungie cord things..but standing or sitting..if i was on the floor it would take a sky crane to get me up :lol: also walking in the mall and at wall mart helps..are your legs sore??as far as the snow.. it doesnt stop us much.. they dont even close the schools..summer hopr jims tests go well.. am thinking good thoughts for you both..donna..wow you have your tickets allready..a honeymoon..i have never had one either..are you getting any new clothes.. a bikini maybe..daphnee happy anniversary..hope you get to celebrate it..kris..am thinking of you and hope you get that health thing worked out.. we are here for you..mr ken hello to you too..what other hobbies do you have?? do you watch these reality tv shows too..im hooked on survivor..this new one reminds me how i disliked some of those people :lol: :?: :lol: and rellay liked others like rupert and big tom..also wath idol but to soon to tell whos my favorite..well have sent the dh to town to return that movie.. so am going to take advantage of the quiet..check in later ((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

got a nasty cold. :stress: :no: :censored:

but I need to know... Summer, I am concerned that you haven't given an update!!! Please :write:

BTW, Dana who is the guy in your Avatar? :?: :dunno:

Hello Everyone..I am sorry that I didnt get in here untill now..I have been on the phone and returning calls..etc..
Jim is ok and we know nothing of the results.. We had to go to our Fav Dr and get some different sugar pills for Jim to take for the next 4 days..Something to do with the dye they inject for the scan.. and he has to have blood test on Monday..Something to do with the test..These all are normal things according to our Dr. I hate that we have to wait for results..we see our PC Wednesday and then we go to the Chemo Dr that ordered the scan next week..so he can give his oppinion....Also..Jims hernia is bigger and I know that surgery will be taking place..I am so worried about that and he is stressed over it..It seems like they fix one thing and something else happens..Sorry..Its just worry and stress..and of course I could not sleep last night..so I have been up for.... well toooooooooo long.. :tired: :stress: .....I year ago today Jim had Colon surgery..The Good Lord above heard all the prayers for him and pulled him through it and The Good Lord will again...He hears our prayers..I beleive that... I was also on the phone because poor Buddy is back in the hospital again..more intestant infections...Poor man..I will know more tomorrow..
Its been a rough day..but I will make it...

{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}}}.. I am so sorry that I didnt see your post..I was having so much trouble getting in here the other day..I am so sorry that Steve needs a operation..Do you think its heriditary his back probs??
I know that its a very stressful time for you Sweetie :grouphug:..You cannot neglect yourself..I know its so easy to do..but you have special needs..like Diabetes...Thats so important...Please Take Care of you Rosey....
I have your hand.. Things will get better..and then you had all that scarey weather to drive back in and a earthquake too..Unreal.. :fr: I am so glad you made it home safe...I am sure you were happy to get home.. I know you are not wanting to go through more of the same being the caregiver..Its really hard.. I know....so anytime that you need to vent please just do it and if want to talk..email me your phone number I will call you My Dear Sweet Friend....Hang in there Rosey...it will get better..I will keep you both in my prayers :angel: :wave:

Donna..Thank-you for your sweet concern for us.. I didnt mean to worry you..Its just been a tough day..really.. I am so stressed out over all this worring about him again going in the hospital and things going wrong again.. I do believe that this hernia is a direct result of not proper closing him up..Thats why that hole happened when he threw-up..the one I had to dress for 8 months..so I am worried..He is stressed out over it all..Worrying about scan results and his hernia.. I dont let him see me this way..so worried and upset....I have to be strong for him....but I am soooo tired..Well one things for sure... I cant afford your Dad's Beach house.. :rofl: I am sorry that you have a bad cold.. I hope that you feel better real soon..Get plenty of rest and have some chicken soup.. I wish you were close I would make you some...Just keep thinking Bahama Mama...:lol:..Way to go on weight Loss too..:cp:

Dana...Thank-you for your Sweet concern for us..Please dont applogize its alright..You are always here for me and I appreciate that and such sweet things you said....Thank-you for all your prayers Sweetie....
We did go to lunch...It was ok..A new place....We had rotiserrie (sp) chicken and veg and salad..it was alright.. I like this other place for that chicken but he wanted to try this one.....No biggie...always good to try other places
We didnt get the snow they predicted this afternoon.. I was so happy for that..Jim wanted to get home to see the pre-race thing this afternoon..but he got to see some we had to go to the Dr.s' office and that held him up and then a few errands..Great picture of Dale JR...he is a cutie...He is in a good spot for Sunday... Jim is happy about that...
Way To Go on your weight loss too... :cp: It also sounds like you are into your Pilates tapes.. Thats Great.. :strong: You are doing it...I always knew you would...I am with Rosey..I dont think I could do those floor exercises
If I got on the floor to do them..they would have to call a Wrecker to get me up.. :rofl:

Sheree..It was so good to hear from you again..I am sorry that you are still so ill.. I will keep you in my prayers...That was a wonderful and amazing story about Faith... It shows that the Good Lord above does answer prayers.. I have always believed that...
I will say a prayer for your Principals continued recovery..I hope that your hubby can take you to the Dr tomorrow..if not that someone else can..You certainly cannot drive in your condition...Please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest and keep warm..You are also in my prayers to get better
Let us know what the Dr. says..when you can..:wave:

Daphne..I hope that all is well with you.. I dont think I saw a post from you today..I Miss you...:wave:

Kris.. I am sure you are busy getting ready for the ball...It almost like Cinderella...I am mean..its exciting...Have fun..:wave:

Mr Ken... Hope that you are keeping warm..Hows you weather????.:wave:

I hope that I have not missed anyone or anything that needed a answer... I am just so tired....and I need to go to bed...
If I am not in here tomorrow..I will try to come in on Sat..I have alot of things to do tomorrow...SO TGIF... :wave: :cb: :cp: :dancer: :flow2: :grouphug: :encore:

Well here it is again at taht 2 am hour...I am going to have to break this habit soon...I tried to not get up and just lay there..but for some unknown reason I have heart burn...all that fattening lasagna we have been eating..I need to get back on track of my food intake and drinking water and still rest...I need to not take advantage of the fact I am very sick to gain all my weight back...uugh!
Well the doc says he does not know what is wrong...I have no signs of a sinus infection but he put me on antiobiotics and another decongestent to rule out that for my head..he heard an irregular heart beat and therefore made me take an EKG which came out irregular and that is main well second concern was that my heart beat is TOO slow...it is beating from 42-52! That is why I am so tired and not able to function. You wouldn't recogonize me...I am emotional and tired...can't handle the loudness of the kids...the comotion of too many things going on around me...layng in bed this past week has been a blessing...My hubby and I have been really trying to see what the Lord is trying to tell us...he keeps telling me..my DH that is that I am not working next school year...ok what about now....so tentatively I got another sub for next week..the docs orders are for me to ease back into life and if I get too tired which I will to stop and lay down. I can't do that teaching. I still need to talk to the principal tomorrow to verify and actually may back out of the rest of the year...but of course I work to pay for my kids tuition..so the Lord will have to provide or bring in some other way to pay for that...sell one of the cars maybe...Well enough..thanks for our prayers and I will keep you guys informed...God bless and have a great day. chat soon..
ps my dh came in yesterday am before taking the kids to school and gave me a huge hug and said I rearrange my day so I can take you to the doctor..I was so relieved..last night we just layed in bed crying and holding each other it is very frustrating to NOT know what is going on...I said to him why are you crying he said I love you so much and needed to know you needed me there even though he just stood there over in the corner and didn't say much..I said I just needed you to be there for me..I do so much on my own and am so independently dependent if that makes sense..Just to tell you how bad my heart rate is..with out getting too personal...it didn't raise any after well you know...that was tiring too...but he has been such a big trooper and needs to feel loved not only told..ok I am sorry for going to far..

Sherry have you had your blood sugar tested? Some of your symptoms sound somewhat related to sugar control.

I have to get my kids up for school but wanted to comment on summer. I'm glad you posted to let us know things went fine and I believe that scan will prove that. Was jim on Glucophage or Metformin for his sugar? That's the one that has to be stopped after scans using iodine. It's just a precaution for your kidneys. It can help impair kidney function but after a few days of being off of that combination it will be safe to go back to the old stuff. Well I need to get off of here.

Sheree still praying for you girl. Hang in there!

BTW Donna, my picture is Dale Earnhardt Jr. Did you think it was my DH??? :lol:

thanks I will look into that...any angle is welcome...