Hello everyone!!

Glad to see everyone staying OP. I have been staying OP too. Only had one bad meal this weekend (Mexican YUMMM!!). I have been keeping up with my exercise too. Going to Curves M-F and trying to walk when I can.

I have to share a funny story. The kids and I headed to Wal Mart today. we always have to get one of the buggies that my kids call a "seat buggy". It has built in seats for your older kids to sit in. My kids were pretending they were in a boat. All of a sudden my oldest says "Hey Lady, Nice Butt" at least that is what it sounded like to me and her (you should have seen her face and mine) what he was actually saying was nice "Boat". I could have died.

Getting ready to go to T Ball practice. It has been such a pretty day. I am loving this sunny weather.

Sherry I just love the welcome banner!! It is sooo cute! You are doing great with the weight loss.

Do any of you ladies use coupons? I decided this week I was gonna see how good I could do with coupons. I saved $35!!! 54% of my total bill.

Dee hope you are feeling better.

Carol keep up the good work!!

Hope everyone has a great evening!!

Tina

Hey girls -

My sister called last night to let me know that one of my very best friends from high school died at the end of March. Of course, I was surprised - he was only 35. But you know, I hadn't spoken with him for damn near 17 years...the last time was shortly before my son was born, so sometime in early 1987. So, at first I reacted in a more "wow, that's too bad" way. I did type a little bit about it in my diary last night, remembered some "Scott stories"...went to bed...

woke up this morning, and I'm really bummed about it. Right now, I want to gather up all my high school friends (most of whom I haven't spoken to in years) and go out for a beer and reminisce. Thing is, I live 2000 miles from where I went to high school, and most of my friends have scattered to the four winds.

I wonder if this is how my grandparents felt when their friends started slowly dying, one by one...

Jennelle-I know how you feel. It's just like last year when someone that used to work for me about 10 years ago died. Now someone else who worked for me at the same time is dying. When you had been close to a person, and then grow apart it is so hard. My prayers are with you.

Tina-Too funny! Kids say the darnedest things!! Good for you staying OP. Glad you joined the challenge! I can't believe how much you saved in coupons.

I wanted to apologize to Tina...didn't mean to leave you out of my earlier post girl!!!
About the kids, all I can say is........ out of the mouth of babes!!!!

Jennelle, I'm sorry about your schoolmate. Even when you haven't seen them in a while, it can hit you pretty hard. The older we get, the more we realize our own mortality.


My dad and his housekeeper took my mom back for a follow up at the hospital this afternoon. They ended up having to call an ambulance to get her home. The doctor told dad it is time to call hospice in and to get a hospital bed for the house. He, my brother and myself are going to have a meeting tonight. It will be a difficult meeting.

Hi Girls:wave:

I have always thought my life was a drama, but sounds like several of you are going through it too.

Ramona... I am so sorry about your Mom. I know nothing about this is easy to take. My heart goes out to you, just recently going through some of it myself. Hugs from Tennessee being send your way!

Sherry... It was good to see you today at Chadwell and it felt good to see some of the same faces there. I still miss it!!

Wtg all you losers this week!!!

We had a scare yesterday. Moms test came back that she had a staff infection in her new knee. They planned emergency surgery today but didn't get to her until around 1:30. The doctors told us all the worse possible things that they could find in there. Even taking the new knee out. But they ended up doing the scope and draining it and taking a lot of pictures. So, so far so good. They will flood her with meds for 2 days then take some more tests. Hopefully they got it all.

Sorry I'm not posting to everyone, I'm just exhausted!!

Hugs...deb

~~SUMMER COUNT DOWN~~
~~55 DAYS DOWN~~41 to go~~

Hello :wave:

I'm saying a prayer again tonight for Dee. I hope that her back gets well soon and she won't suffer anymore. Also, I'm saying a prayer for everyone that has lost a friend, a loved one, or has someone they love that is sick or in the hospital. My heart goes out to you all. :angel:

Now I need a prayer. I hope you don't think this is silly but I can't get it off my mind.I don't know if I'm going crazy or if my Parents are!! Here goes...

My Parents have lived in the same house that I grew up in.They have lived there for 37 years, which is about 5 miles from where I live. Well to make a long story short, They BOUGHT a house yesterday and it's in KY!!!!!! Since theirs is paid for they are going to sell theirs and put all the money on this one. It's a very nice house and a beautiful yard way out in the country.But it's about an hour away from here!!! I thought that when you got older you would want to be close to your children so when you get old or sick they would be there for you! Not move further away!! Mom acts like the drive is no big deal and I can come all the time!!!!!! Am I crazy or what????? I've been so upset about this but trying so hard to be happy for them.This seems to be the dream house they always wanted.Please pray that I'll make it through this & understand this move of theirs!

I'll post to everyone tomorrow night. I need to iron and take my shower.

Hugs!!!!! Love You!

Hi girls!

Sorry I have been MIA, but things have been hectic here to say the least. Honestly, I came here last night to read the messages, but with all the bad things happening in everyones life, it just kinda overwhelmed me and I was a loss for words.

Sher, I bet your folks will love the new house! It's only an hour away, so you can be there if need be. It's hard letting go of the past, but it sounds like your parents are ready to step into the future of retirement.

Deb, hope mom will be ok and they caught it soon enough. Keep us updated.

Cheryl, the jello powder and oatmeal sounds good. You are doing a great job staying OP!

Carol, which weight loss plan are you following? You are doing good maintaining if not losing.

Shelley, did you get the school stuff straightened out?

Ramona, sweetie, I know tonight will be hard for you. Do what is in your heart and what your mom would want. I don't know what else to say other then I love you. I am thinking of you!

Tina, don't you just LOVE kids! I bet the lady had fun sharing the story with her hubby! GREAT job staying OP!

Dee, I hope your not in to much pain? I was hoping you could post and let us know how you are? We are worried about you!

Vickster, how's mom? Are you still red hatting?

Jennelle, I kinda know how you feel. When I was a young teen, I had a major crush on an older kid. We would meet up with each other here and there, kissed a few times, but never dated. He was my first love (or so I thought at the time) I bet it had been 15 years since seeing him, he killed himself a few years ago. I tried to just pass it off, but it really was hard to deal with. Maybe you can call an old friend from school and just chit-chat a while? Or maybe you could make a memorial donation to a worth while organization in this mans name?

Sherry-I know it will be hard on you, but if they really want to do it, wish them the best and let them know that you will come to visit often and that you hope they do the same. I am trying to get my parents to come live by me. They are in the process of fixing up their house to sell (possibly). They will only sell if they get the right price. They have been there for 33 years and hate to move, but the housing market has gone sky high in their area (Cape Coral), and they live on the water with direct access to the river. They can get quite a bit. I really want them to come live a mile or 2 from me, and I have been on their backs about it. Cape Coral is about 15 miles away, and we don't get to go over there often because also there is a toll on both bridges to get there. If they move near me, I know if anything happens to one of them that the other would be very near. Since they are 81, I really want this to happen. You parents are much younger than mine, so you will be fine and I'll keep you in my prayers!

Debbie-I hope your mom's knee gets better. I'll keep praying for her.

Ramona-I can't imagine the difficult time that you are going through. Just remember the God doesn't give us any more than we can handle. You are very strong and I will pray for you and your family continually.

Gayle-Miss you!!

Dee-Please, let us know how you are doing. I know that you are in pain, but just know that we are all wishing you well.

Carol, Cheryl, Tina-How did you do on day 2 staying OP?? I made it and am so proud of myself!! Now on to day 3!!

Vicki, Doni-Please post and let us know what's happening in your lives.

Jennelle-Any news on the Media job???

Time to finish getting ready for work!! Everyone have a good day.

MOrning my Friends....

Well it's been a disasterious week already. Monday they again were supposed to put the feeding tube in Mom and before they even got her out the door at the nursing home they dropped her to the floor in front of my Dad who went balastic. They get to the hospital and the nursing home never set the surgery up for that day. So again my Dad and sister went hostile.
They get back to the nursing home and they tell my Dad & Sis that they should stay calm b/c these things happen...Well my Dad called the State and wants the nursing home investigated b/c this apparently isn't the first time they have hurt Mom. Which made me go bananas and want to go down and hurt them all.
So everything right now is under investigation and see what comes of it. In the mean time my sister is getting her moved to a facility closer to her.
Then i go to the Doc's and my b/p is sky hi and cholesterol is gone up again and they wonder why i am stressed and give me the law about taking care of myself first and not to WORRY about all this other.
Well sorry it just doesn't happen that easy..

So they told me they will see me friday and keep close tabs on me.

Sooooooooooo gals that's up with me so far this week..

Vicki

Sorry not time to post to everyone this morning. I will try to post to everyone tonight. Just wanted to let everyone know I was thinking about them. So many changes in our lives and our loved one's lives. I know God will be there to help us. One of my favorite sayings is the Serenity Prayer.

I know it helps me when I am going through a rough time. Please know I am thinking of all of you today!

My mom is going through her 1st day with the new medicine & chemo today. So I am with you all through thick and thin.

Wow, are we all just at the age where are parents are declining, or is there some type of epidemic going on???

Vicki and Carol, I will keep your mothers in my heart and say a special prayer for them.{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

Sherry, I think I would feel the same way you do, but like everyone said, all you can do is try to be happy for them. I know that will be hard, but some things are just very difficult to understand. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

Dee, I hope you are able to read this and know how much we miss you!!!

Gayle, thanks for your kind words. You will never know how much you and everyone here mean to me.

Shelly, I bet your parents came make a lot of money having a house on the waterfront. Hopefully they will move near you soon.

Debbie, I pray that everything will turn out all right for your mother. I know that must have been scary.

Jennelle, Tina, Doni, Cheryl (I hope I didn't leave anyone out this time!) I hope you will all have a good day.

We met last night and made a few decisions. I have to call Hospice today and see what the guidelines are.

Better get to work now. Love you all.....

Hi
I am here in body but maybe not in mind. It has been a rough time. I sob in the morning from the pain and I am not one that cries easily. I am afraid to get out of bed because that is when it hurts the most. I have to hobble down the stairs with a cane to get to the main floor. It still hurts even though I take morphine an hour before I venture out of bed. I do not have an appointment with the surgeon yet. I am waiting.

I think of each one of you when I read your posts. I wish that I could post to all of you individually but I just can't right now. Please remember that you are with me in thought. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers. It means a lot to me.

Love you all, DEE

Dee, I'm so glad you were able to post and let us know what is going on. I hate it that you are in such pain. Why is it taking so long to see the surgeon? I will be thinking of you every day and praying that your pain is taken away very soon. If you aren't able to post, have Larry e-mail at least one of us so we will know how you are. Take care sweetie.

Carol-Thank you for posting the Serenity Prayer. I refer to it often in hard times.

Wow, it's really heartbreaking to hear all the pain everyone is going through with our loved ones and ourselves. Please know that I am thinking of each and everyone of you and I love you all!

Thank you Carol for posting the Serenity Prayer, it is one of my favorites. We needed it today!

Ramona, I hope you found some of the answers you were looking for today through Hospice. I can not say enough good things about the organization! Most people don't realize all of the services Hospice offers to the patient and family until it is to late.

Dee, YOU POOR DEAR! I feel so sorry for you! I wish I could be there with you to offer you some comfort and to hold your hand through the pain. I second what Ramona said, please make sure Larry can reach us if need be.

Vickster, I am so sorry your mom had to go through that! Hopefully your sister can find placement for her somewhere else. I see some of the neglect that goes on in the nursing homes with patients with no family. Thank goodness your mom has most of your family near her. Please take care of yourself too, ok?

I'm here, nothing exciting going on. Steve is back out of town, so I'm playing single person again this week. I told him he better watch out, I may just get to use to this! LOL!!!