Hi everybody.....glad most are back.
I almost lost my pc to the virus last night! I wouldn't turn mine off until I called MSN & told them what was going on. They helped me, so maybe I'm alright now. I hope so.
Hi Wilma...glad you were able to get back on. Hope to see another post soon.
Sami...it does sound like you have a kidney infection. Hope you're better soon. Good luck with buying your new pc!
The station is going well. We have extended "Tennessee Valley Now" from 30 minutes to 1 hr....& they want me on every day. So my days off (Tues & Thurs) I have to go in for that. I don't mind...only I like wearing my pj's around the house those days, & have to get dressed.
doitforme....so glad you have good health! Oh, some day heaven is going to show me how it feels!! Until then...I'm still blessed...hey, that's a song I do "Still Blessed"
Mitchypoo....sounds like a virus, alright. Be careful what you click. If not sure....don't. Just call your internet server...they'll help.
I think it's a good thing your shy guy will be there for your speech. Tell him ahead of time that you need him to be praying for you as you give it. It'll make him feel special, & let him know you have confidence in his prayers.
Keep praying for SIL......thinks he's coming home the middle of Feb.....that helicopter that crashed this week was part of his unit!
Hello to SunnyD, Gary, & all.....have a great day.
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Morning...
Good Morning ANGEL, Thanks for making me feel better about not exercising... it did feel good getting back and I'll be back at 'Curves' again on Monday and will hopefully get in my 3x's and begin my routine again. It is so very COLD outside we are in the single digets! So I have to MAKE myself go!
WoW!!!! I am so happy to hear that your SIL may be coming home in February!!! Please keep us informed on if he does! I will continue my prayers! There is still so much loss going on over there!!! More died yesterday. Just Heartbreaking!
And my eye is fine (so far)... thanks so much for asking about it. I go for another exam on the 19th of January. The Dr. will have another look into the eye and see if that freckle has changed any (hope not!). If it has - it is a very bad sign. I was told that if it did turn into cancer I could lose the eye, but the cancer could not go any further (it stays only in the eye and does not spread). I will have my new glasses rechecked also. I think one eye is off - I go crosseyed everytime I try to read with them (Oh, why did I get bi's?!?).
Good Morning MICHELE WoW -10 lbs!!!!!!! Congrats on your weight-loss with the ATKINS program, but that is why you are getting those headaches - withdrawal's. Your body is trying to get rid of the sugars and now the caffine. The withdrawal from the caffine is terrible! Me --- I love my cup of coffee in the morning. I only have one maybe two and Joe makes it half & half (half decaf & half caf) so I don't get it full strength and I don't drink anymore after morning. I enjoy it too much to let it go, but I know the sugars really play havoc on our systems - good for you in getting it all out and doing so well!!! You are doing better then I! Oh, I bet that your PMS isn't helping at all either - but you hangin there... you should be so proud of yourself.
I will keep you in my prayers for tonight with your speech. But I think you will do wonderfully!!!! I love the idea from Angel with asking your 'shy-guy' for prayers... it is two fold --- like a hug is --- when you give it you get back in return. Come back soon after and fill us all in on how it went, okay.
Hope your computer is doing better and the problems have left. I got a notice from ATT not to open a certain e-mail that it was infected, so it's going around. I was on all day yesterday downloading MICROSOFT UPGRADES & UPDATING my ANTIVIRUS I still don't have them 'all' loaded (have two biggies to load). The last two take hours to load, but they are critical for protection on my cp and I must get them in, so that's why I thought I would write early this morning. This thing will be tied up all day downloading. I have to disable my antivirus to do it (scary)... so I don't open my e-mail or surf while it's loading for fear of something creeping in. Sure do hope your cp is feeling better.
Yeah SAMI, I just love PJ-days or Jammie days! I try to get one day like that in a week - so comfy! And you wouldn't believe the work I get done at home too!!! Just cuz I am in jammies doens't mean I lay around all day - I think that's when I get the most done. I feel no restrictions with clothing, so I get allot of housework done on that day I know... I am strange...
How are you feeling today?? I hope that you are feeling much better. If you did have a kidney, urinary or bladder infection they are so painful - feel better soon
Did you decide on what PC you would be getting??? Did you get all your laundry done? I hate doing laundry!!!
No problem SUE, I chatted with ANGEL and then felt better - I was so worried about losing you all! On the other threads they are PMing one another with their e-mails, so if this were to crash again we could be in touch with one another --- are you and the others open to sharing your e-mails through PM's??? I so would hate to lose touch with you all!
Yep... I am doing just fine, thank-you so much for asking I would have loved to join you with the youth singing --- how did it all go? I bet you did just fine
Hi WILMA, I am so glad that you touched base with us even though it was brief... it was so scary to think we may have lost anyone! I hope that LANEE & MICHELLE(seekhimfirst7) come back too! YOU come back soon, okay!!!!
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Well, the boss is up and making us some coffee --- Ohhhh, what a wonderful aroma. Today will be a 'stay-at-home-day' Joe is not feeling very well - he has such a bad head cold. So we'll just be home watching movies and playing scrabble today
I hope that when I next check back I'll see some posting from GARY, JUDY & MARILYN As well and anyone else who decides to come back to us (like AMANDA PANDA? SHERRY? LANEE? MICHELLE?)...
Oh Sunny~I feel so awful..........I read briefly about your eye and then i either got kicked off or it was while i was on vacation and just lurking but I meant to tell you that i'm praying that you will be OK and it's nothing to worry about. I'm so sorry. I checked out your pics and you are adorable in your new glasses! And i just love your new radio, and your kitchen, and your house.....hey, want to come clean my house? I'll come do your laundry if you do. I love laundry, would love it more if i had a washer and dryer. That is a luxury to me now.
I'm nervous about tonight but i have to remember again, that it isn't about me. It's about the Lord and his work. That's what I told shyguy and he told me he thinks of that all the time when he's out of his comfort level. Did I tell you he decided to head up our music ministry for the next Alpha? Big, huge step for him, to lead it, and to be out there in front of everyone. It was an answer to prayer for me. And it's great to see him becoming more of the person he wants to be. I did call him to ask for prayer but didn't get ahold of him. I'll try again.
Sunny: Checked out your pictures -- love the clock and radio. And the card from your Uncle is great. WOW glasses and they look so good on you!!
I am doing pretty good. It is starting to warm up somewhat. We have had a week of minus 34 celcius but this morning it was only minus 11 so not so bad. Hubby got home from work last night at 11 but the van wouldn't start so he had to walk home in the cold (about a 2 mile walk). Thinks the battery has gone dead so he is on his way back to the train station (another 2 mile walk in the cold) and hopefully one of the people he called will show up and give him a boost to get it going. We take so for granted the availability of a vechile and then when it breaks down we seem so lost!
Have gotten lots of our remodelling done -- all the walls that needed to be removed have now been done. The family room is so big now. What was 2 bedrooms and a family room is now one big family room. When we get to painting it and finishing the floor it will really be nice.
Well it has been 10 days now that I am following this revised food plan. Thought that the withdrawals from bread and potatoes for these 14 days would be terrible but not bad at all. Have not missed the potatoes at all - hmmmm I guess the Lord is giving me the strength and power where needed. Did not get enough food in yesterday so last night when hubby came home I did have 2 slices of toast - 100% whole wheat though. And I must say that I didn't enjoy it like I used to -- had no desire at all to have more. So the pull of the 'bread' issue is lessening! Praise the Lord.
Well, it is 11 am and I have lots to get done today, as usual. Also have to try and instal the scanner onto our computer again - always seem to have trouble doing that one, don't know why!
I did the talk and i did get very nervous during part of it. Felt like I was going to lose my breath while talking. But I did my thing and it was fine. A complete stranger said to me while I was leaving "Good job" and i just looked at her like, "Oh really?!" she was so sweet. I told her i was so nervous, and she said i didn't look it at all. Then some others that I do know complimented me, i felt great about my effort. Then I had to go back cuz i forgot my gloves. Tom (shyguy) said hello earlier and I didn't stay after to say hello, didn't want to bother him, and then he motioned to me while I was coming back to get my gloves but I got busy talking to a girl and we walked out together. When at the door someone called my name and it was Tom! He came to tell me I did a great job! Wasn't that sweet! He made a point of telling me. It meant a lot to me. So, now i have to get up early (for me, on a Sunday) and do it again at the end of the 8 a.m. mass.
Mitchypoo...I don't know how I missed your weightloss! Thinking about you & Tom, I guess! That's great!
Good job with the talk!! Also, with Tom! Oh, if he says anything to you about being nervous leading the music...tell him he'll do great & you'll be praying for him the whole time. Did you ever get to ask for his prayers? Could have done it at church when you first saw him.....but, sounds like he was, anyway! Ok.....so I like the idea of him & you. My DH was really shy when we first met...so was I. If the shy ones get bold enough to start talking to you...it usually means they are VERY interested in you.
Sprout....sounds like your remodelling is really coming along. Of course, I can tell you from experience.....knocking the walls down are the easiest & fastest! Our kids wanted to all get in on that. We all met here on labor day. They knocked down walls, etc, while I grilled! They were always good at destroying things around the house! Just hope your building goes faster than mine. Of course, most of ours is pending a settlement from Maytag Co.
SunnyD....Hello...hope you have a good weekend with hubby. Sorry he's sick. Will pray for him.
Hello to everyone else...gotta get ready for church. Have a great day!
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It's a snowy day here in Manitoba. It's quite beautiful out. The only negative thing is all the shovelling that needs to be done.
I'm slowly getting back into proper eating mode. I'm really struggling with those dreaded carbs again. I just need to get back to planning proper meals and not straying from them.
Today our plans are to go to church in the a.m. and then after lunch DH and I are going to a bathroom and kitchen renovation show. Should be fun!
Michele: Way to go on the weight loss. You are my inspiration! Also, I am so happy for you and your guy. He sounds like the real thing>
Sprout: We've been experiencing the same weather as you. What part of BC do you live? Your reno sounds like it's going to be lovely.
Sunny: I'm praying for you! My eyesight is really bad but I've never experienced what you are. I hope all goes well for you.
Angel: I hope your Sunday is going well for you. I appreciate your positive posts.
Sami: How did things go with your laundry? How are you doing with your WOE?
Gary: Where are you? Still celebrating?? A very belated birthday wish to Angie. She and I are pretty much the same age. You asked a while back about my guys. Well, They're doing great. Both liking school and both have girlfriends. They are just a little too comfortable at home. Still acting like teenagers. I secretly look forward to the day when the house (or the basement!!) becomes ours again. They are doing better with the cleaning down there so there is hope for them. They are great guys and I would miss them terribly if they were gone.
Well, better go get ready for church. Have a great day!
Wilma: I am from the South Eastern part of BC - the East Kootenays. Today is not to bad - we have a lot of fog this morning - can't see the end of the cul - d - sac but it will lift (I hope) by this afternoon. It has turned so mild after last week when it was so cold.
Am doing so much better in most areas of my life. The food plan I have started on January 1 is really helping and I am finding it not difficult at all. Last Monday, after only following it for 5 days I had lost 2 pounds, so it will be interesting to see what this week's weigh in will be. Should be able to get weighed Tuesday or Wednesday morning as tomorrow morning hubb will be away to work and I will not have transportation to get to the 'scale' at the doctors office.
Other than that all is well here - - even son is settling down again - Praise the Lord.
I'm feeling so great today! I woke up happy and refreshed and feeling good about life. And i feel thinner and pretty in my new light pink sweater! I had a great talk with my guy last night and i feel more hopeful about us. This isn't the shyguy, his name is Les. The shyguy, while i have a crush on him, i don't think is interested or is not interested in dating now, so we're developing a friendship which is great too.
I'm having some trouble with my eating because I'm not hungry when i'm suppose to eat. (Isn't that odd, for me anyway) So i eat anyway, just have something small so I can continue with the weightloss. This Thursday will be the 2 week point and i'm trying to not weigh until then. Still need to get out there and exercise. I may start walking at the community center with a cousin of mine. Good for both of us and we can socialize too.
Angel, I did talk to Tom before church Sat. evening and so we were both praying for eachother. Thanks for the idea..........it was a good one!
Am feeling really good today -- so I am sure I will have another good week.
We are stilling having a bit of trouble with our van - but have discovered it is the battery so will be getting a new one this weekend. And the weather has warmed up considerably so that makes it so much more tolerable.
Went for my walk this morning and I must say it felt good -- this is only my second time this month due to the cold. So I am going to have to do some catch up here.
Also today is the 12th day of the changes I am making with respect to my eating. Last Monday I had lost 2 pounds and today I lost another 1.5 so I have now lost 3.5 pounds since January 1/04 = am feeling very good about this as it is showing me that I am on the right track and right on target. My 'goal' for January is/was to lose 4 pounds so from what I have lost this week it looks like I can make it plus maybe a little more!!
I am seeing where making the changes just of no potatoes and bread is really helping. I did have potatoes 2 nights ago - about 1/4 what I normally would have had and must say I really didn't enjoy them as much as I have in the past - did not have the desire to have a 'second' helping. And as for bread, even though the plan is for now bread I have have it 2 times and again there has been a change in that area as well. When I had the last slice of bread I tasted like 'mush' and I just wasn't impressed - I am sure that the Lord is leading and helping me in this area as in the past I would 'binge' out on the bread.
Anyway, it is noon and I have lots to do - don't all wives -- so should get going. Want to get most done before 3 or 4 pm so that I can have time to watch Dr. Phil before supper
I know I have been missing! Thanks for missing me too! I have missed you all. Our computer has had some problems ( Norton Anti Virus, the 2nd one has really messed Angie up-- she has a new program now-- cross your fingers for us!) Anyway i am alive and well although I have spent the better part of the last few days with my daughter before she headed off back to school last night. Made her a whole spinach lasagna, cut up and placed in little baggies for her to take back. My son is still in Hawaii until the week-end. Step-daughter with her dad as usual during the week so it's just Angie, myself and my nephew (BOY OH BOY does he miss my son!!!-- no one here to POUND on him!)
Not much exciting here other than-- are you all ready for this???? A new Costco record.....drum roll.... $647.00................some of that was for my daughter's trip back to college though--- and that was only 2 cases of beer too for me
I bought a microwave for work at Home Depot last month-- have been eating lean cuisine (2) a day- 1 for break and 1 for lunch-- think I am gaining wait! Sure is good not having cold sandwiches though-- the guys are using it too! for their leftovers and TV dinners! I am the new HERO
WILMA-- A bathroom and kitchen show--- can be VERY expensive I know-- i do some work for a remodel guy-- his last 4 kitchens remodels have cost $35 to $45 thousand-- mostly for cabinets-- but boy do they look great!! Glad to hear those boys are doing well and have girlfriends-- HOWEVER MARTHA-- if they are tooooooooooooo comfortable at home-- it is GUESS WHO'S fault?? My son is 22-- I still make him keep his room clean ( and I am talking within reason) when they used to tell me it was "THEIR" room- I EXPLAINED to them that it was in fact MY ROOM since I paid for the house-- that I allowed them to use it They got the message--Even my step-daughter got the message (of course I had to remove her door for 3 months a couple of years ago!) NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not mean-- I just demand respect from them because I respect THEM!! Since my son decided to live at home and not go away to school I charge him rent... slow down gals-- it is only $10 a week for me and $10 a week to his mom-- he doesn't quite understand that one since he hasn't lived with her for 5 years! Too bad! Anyway he doesn't know it but I have saved the money for him and his mom has too! Although he graduated a few weeks ago we have not had a party for him yet- with the holidays and his Hawaii trip-- he will get it all back then-- about 5 grand! I just tried to make him see that rent had to be paid-- a lot of his friends moved out then back home because they "thought" they could make it and have cars, cell phones, dvd's, etc., too! My kids know I love them! It is my JOB to teach them to be productive citizens. So many of my friend's don't want to HURT their kids feelings they are so afraid that their kids won't LIKE them! Ya know what? their kids walk all over them! I am so glad to hear your boys are catching on in the cleaning dept.--- maybe? they don't want the new girlfriends to see their old mess Hey dear WHATEVER WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!! RIGHT
Well gals gotta go..
MICHELE GOOD LUCK with those boys-- I think we are all getting confused on who is who-- I hope you aren't!!
ANGEL My goddaughter heads off to Iraq on the USS BOXER on Wednesday-- as you know we need to keep those prayers coming for all the boys and girls!!!
SPROUT Keep up the good work dear!! This is going to be a great year for you!!!
SUNNYD WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO CUTE IN THOSE NEW GLASSES!! JOE IS ONE LUCKY GUY ( HE KNOWS IT TOO!!)
JUDY I hope all is well in your home-- how are those kids doing? the future Ray Romano?
SAMI I hope that new computer gets here soon! Miss seeing your posts-- are you feeling well? How are all those kids doing? Is your husband working out with you?
Really gotta go.............. PRAYERS X A MILLION for all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to hear everything is going well, I just got caught up reading. Sunny- checked out the pics and you look great in your glasses. Mitchy sounds like everything went well, congrats on sticking to the diet, pray you are feeling better sami. Sprout great job skipping potatoes and bread, sounds like yopur doing well. Angel hope all is well with you, still pray you get a nice settlement from Maytag. Wilma sounds like your having fun, Hi to everyone else gotta run, but wanted to check in love and pryaers
Until then...I'm still blessed...hey, that's a song I do "Still Blessed" 
Morning...
we are in the single digets! So I have to MAKE myself go! 
WoW -10 lbs!!!!!!! Congrats on your weight-loss with the ATKINS program, but that is why you are getting those headaches - withdrawal's. Your body is trying to get rid of the sugars and now the caffine. The withdrawal from the caffine is terrible! Me --- I love my cup of coffee in the morning. I only have one maybe two and Joe makes it half & half (half decaf & half caf) so I don't get it full strength and I don't drink anymore after morning. I enjoy it too much to let it go, but I know the sugars really play havoc on our systems - good for you in getting it all out and doing so well!!! 
I still don't have them 'all' loaded (have two biggies to load). The last two take hours to load, but they are critical for protection on my cp and I must get them in, so that's why I thought I would write early this morning. This thing will be tied up all day downloading. I have to disable my antivirus to do it (scary)... so I don't open my e-mail or surf while it's loading for fear of something creeping in. Sure do hope your cp is feeling better.
I know... I am strange... 
SunnyD
I posted some pictures...
for me 
They got the message--Even my step-daughter got the message (of course I had to remove her door for 3 months a couple of years ago!) NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not mean-- I just demand respect from them because I respect THEM!! Since my son decided to live at home and not go away to school I charge him rent... slow down gals-- it is only $10 a week for me and $10 a week to his mom-- he doesn't quite understand that one since he hasn't lived with her for 5 years! Too bad! Anyway he doesn't know it but I have saved the money for him and his mom has too! Although he graduated a few weeks ago we have not had a party for him yet- with the holidays and his Hawaii trip-- he will get it all back then-- about 5 grand! I just tried to make him see that rent had to be paid-- a lot of his friends moved out then back home because they "thought" they could make it and have cars, cell phones, dvd's, etc., too! My kids know I love them! It is my JOB to teach them to be productive citizens. So many of my friend's don't want to HURT their kids feelings 
they are so afraid that their kids won't LIKE them! Ya know what? their kids walk all over them! I am so glad to hear your boys are catching on in the cleaning dept.--- maybe? they don't want the new girlfriends to see their old mess 
