{{{{{{Dana}}}}}} I am so sorry about the truck troubles again. I remember you telling us about the payments and how they were asking for more and more. I would fuile a police report on it. The when it shows up as repoed then i would file with whoever it is about how you paid it and it was stolen. I can not belive that they are so crooked that they did that to you and with his tools in it as well. I am truly sorry that you have more stress to deal with at this time of the year.
Deborah how is life treating you? How is the job going? have you heard anything about any new prospects for you? Jobs, men, etc.......
Gayle how is Mama doing? I miss your wittyness here each day. How is your back doing now? How is Ivan as well and is the house all decorated out?
Glen OMG my first night on water pills I did not slep. I have never had to pee so much in my life. I did have my blood pressure taken at Walmart and it was down to 132/80 so a lot better then the 199/90 the one day at the Drs. when i was stresed out after waiting 3 hours!
OK have to go yell at a few kids have a nice week ya'all!
Daphne

Nothing new going on here but wanted to post to deb to mail me her new address. I figured her apt. # had changed and I will mail my girls out christmas cards in a couple weeks or so. Hope everyone is doing well.

daphne: thats what happens when you take water pills. they will level off when you loose the water in your body. glen

they might as well close this thread because no one is posting.
glen

OK I am going to post in short notes. I have posted like 15 times and I keep getting booted. Jasons friend fixed the computer for us. I swear men need to stick to what they know which is NOTHING! No offence Glen.
Where has everyone gone off to? I know that I had the company from ****. They hated all my cooking, we pickier than a 2 year old being fed spinich and liver and onions.

OK trying today again. I lost my post againyesterday and didnt get back on the comp. Blood pressure was fine at last appointment. I am tired or going pee all the time. i go to Drs. on Monday for female stuff again. I will be thankful when this is over with.
Jason is in Seattle and kids in schol and i have ben drpressed. i love being alone but miss Jason now and Tony.
I hope all of you have a Joyful Holiday and stay on plan. I am hoping tog et my ares in gear and back on track. Maybe when the New Year starts we can do a monthly contest. Not just most weight loss but maybe exercising the most, drinking water the most etc. Think about it and let me know.
Daphne

daphne that sounds like good idea. even though we all have health and family problems, we must get are weight down so we don't create more problems.
glen

Was going to post but was up until 2 30 cleaning house lastnight err this morning. Then I had a run all over town morning so I am very very tired at this point. Chat laters and have a great weekend all! Oh Glen do u have an e mail that some of the ladies can have? Rosey and Summer are e mailing us rather than post here for now.
Daphne

Hi folks. This is the one I didn't want to post.

Mom died Friday night at 9 PM. She went fairly peacefully. She had to gasp for breath the last hour or so, but was on so much medication that I hope she didn't know it. She was able to respond to me and nod or shake her head in answer to my questions up until Wed of last week. She went so quickly that I could see marked deterioration every day. It was unbelievable. If it hadn't been for Hospice, I wouldn't have been able to take care of her at home. That is a fabulous organization.

God gave me the strength to do this all by myself. Last Monday was the first she was not able to stand and help me get her onto the potty chair. She had to go and couldn't and I had to lift her onto the chair about 5 times. Then the nurse came and catheterized her and that made her feel much better. Then the rest of the week, she declined so quickly I couldn't believe it! Wed, she was able to respond to my voice, but from late that day and the rest of the week, she only lay there. It was very sad.

But, she is now in a better (what an understatement!) place and she is singing, tasting, smelling, and dancing. Debby was here with me when she died and shortly after, she said, "I'll bet she's up there talking a blue streak!".

To everyone she met, she was either their best friend, or their "Mom". If you were blessed, like me, she was both!

I'm doing fine. I am hurting really badly since she passed, but I'm calling the Chiro today. Calling hours are tomorrow night and the funeral Wednesday at 11.

Thank you for your prayers...they got me through. God proved to me that He never gives you more than you can bear. Phillipians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through God who strengtheneth me." It is true, people!

Love, Gayle

Gayle may God Bless you. I can not tell you how sorry I am that I am not able to be there with you. I am so sorry you had to post that but I agree that Mom is in a better place. If you need to talk or yell at anyone just let me know I am here for you my dear sweet friend.
Gayle I really am at a lost for words. I hope now you will start taking care of you. You were such a great Daughter to Mom and such a wonderful friend to her as well. I am crying along with you Gayle my keyboard has tears for your loss all over it. Please remember all the good you had with Mom and don't ever look back and think you needed to do more. You have always been an inspiration to me. If there is anything and I mean anything you need me to do please let me know.
All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you my sweetheart,
Daphne

Gayle I am so sorry you had to go through that this time of year. Your mom is definately in a better place and I"m so happy you see it that way. I know it doesn't take away the pain. Daphne is right, you have been the daughter that I hope to have when my children grow up. You fulfilled all you were suppose to do for Mom and so much more. Your mom had a lot to be proud of and we know she was. I hope that it brings your family closer now. I'm so thankful Debby was there with you. It's a load that I know you didn't mind bearing but now it's a load that's lifted from you. I pray that God will continue to grant you comfort. He truly has strengthened you. We love you and are here for you.

gayle:sorry to hear about your mom. keep your chin up and remember the good times you had with her.
glen

OK we need to post now. Where is everyone? I will be booted off in a second but wanted to say that I miss all of you.
Daphne

Thanks, Daph, Dana, and Glen. She was wonderful and I am missing her "somethin' fierce"! I hope to be back in the swing one of these days.

Love,

Gayle

My thoughts are with you, to lose someone you have known and loved all your life is devastating. It may not seem like it now but the hurt will fade and there are always the memories to look back on and smile over.