I am just dropping in to let you know that Larry is off to Houston tomorrow with his work so I am going to go stay at my sister Gail's on the ranch. She promises that she will take good care of me making me some home made soup. She has a horse ranch near the lake. I will be a little holiday visiting with her and my nephew Thomaz. Her live in boyfriend comes home friday night. I will also come back home friday but Larry won't be here til early saturday morning and then we are heading back to the lake for an afternoon and over night birthday party for his boss. We are bring crepe suzette with bananas and whipping cream for sunday breakfast. They are spiked with Grand Marnia. I hope that I won't be to pooped by the time the weekend is done.

Something else I wanted to share with you. Dad is still in denial about his cancer and doesn't want mom to tell anyone. Mom is having a hard time not talking to anyone about it. On the weekend she was crying when she talked about it and wanted to tell some of dad's family. I did the dirty deed and phone one of my aunts asking her to visit my mom. She asked what was wrong and I told her. She promised not to tell mom or dad I told. Do you think that I was wrong in doing what I did? I know dad doesn't want anyone knowing but mom is hurting and really needs to talk.

Hello :wave:

I went back to work today. My eye is still a little red & swollen but much better.

Dee,
Thanks for asking about my eye. Yep...got it from those kiddies! :yikes: Those braclets aren't popular here yet. They are really pretty. That was so sweet of Larry to buy you one. You are one spoiled princess!! :lol: Take care this week & weekend and don't over-do it. I can't wait to see pictures of you!!!! I'm glad you're happy with the surgery! I think you did the right thing by telling your Aunt. Maybe since she knows, she can do or say something that won't leak out that you told. I'll continue to pray for your Dad (& Mom). HUGS! :grouphug:

Gayle,
Have I told you lately how proud I am of you!! ;) You are doing so good on core!!! Hang in there and don't give up. You can do it! The weigh-in thread sounds good! I'll do it after I post. Thanks! Also...PLEASE give Steve a big hug for me for the coupons! I can't wait to get them! LOL! Tell him that Debbie & I are keeping the BB in business down here in TN!! :lol:

Shelley,
I can't ever remember the last time I weighed 123!!!! It must be very nice! But I also know how hard you've work to get to your goal weight. I'm proud of you! How is school? Is it going better? I know that a couple of weeks ago we were both ready to walk out the door! :lol: Every year they add more work on us. Is it the same there?

Janice,
OK..you've done the shopping...now start on low carb!! LOL! I'm sitting here waiting for you!!!! Debbie & I have been eating a lot of taco salads that are awesome. We just don't use the chips. If you have any good,easy recipes please share them with us!

Cheryl,
Please get well soon!!!! I'm so sorry to hear about your Niece. Her & your Sister will be in my prayers. :angel: Can you believe that I have never been to Branson! What exactly do you do there? As close as we live, we should meet someday! Wouldn't that be neat!!???

Vicki.....Carol.......Ramona.....Debbie.....Hello & hope you'll post soon!!!! [hint-hint!] (Forgive me if I left anyone out! My mind is tired! :yikes: )

Has anyone heard from Doni? I'm getting worried about her!

I don't know if I told you, but Chris didn't get to go to New Orleans afterall. The government hasn't release them. He is coming home for 8 days!! :cp: He'll be here FRIDAY MORNING!!!!!!! I can't wait to hug him!!!! I'm having a huge cook-out here Saturday. I'll have family, friends & some his buddies here. There should be around 30-40 people here! So if I don't post this weekend, you'll know why! :lol:

I love you all.....

I made a new thread for weekly weigh-ins. Thanks Gayle for the idea!!

It's at the top of the page. I made it as a sticky....

Sherry I am so happy that you will see Chris. Eight days is a nice visit. don't you tire yourself out to much with all the work you will do with the cook out. Thanks for praying for my mom and dad. I feel better that I told my aunt. Thanks for the new thread Sherry.

Larry and I were just watching the news and we seen that they are evacuating Gavelstone, Tx. Larry's job site is very near there. He is concerned but is still flying out in the morning. Hopefully the huricane rita will die down. How are you making out Shelley. I heard that it is a catagory 2 right now. Suppose to be a catagory 3 by tomorrow night. I pray for everyone that is in it's path. If Larry ends up staying home I will post and let you all know, because that means I will be staying home too.

Enjoy your week. If

Dee, tell Larry to stay safe. It's my understanding houston is being evacuated. I heard that Rita could be a cat 4 when it hits. I think you did the right thing by telling your Aunt. She probably knew something was going on, now she can rest easier. Prayers continue to be sent for dad.

Cheryl, just give your niece a hug, that is all it takes. Sometimes a touch means so much more then any words spoken. I'm sure she knows you care!

Sher, thanks for starting the thread! ENJOY CHRIS! Is he still with Dana??? I bet Drew is excited to see his big brother.


Shelley, I weighed 120-127 in highschool and then shortly after I had Liz. Over the years, I have never been able to get that low again. You are doing AWESOME!

I worry about Doni too...

Everyone in the path of the storm, please stay safe!

Shelley, are you guys getting wind & rain????

Gayle-When I weighed in this morning, of course I was up. I was 124.5. That's okay though. My problem is once my weight starts going down, I want to see it go down more. I have a tendancy toward bulemia. When I was younger I used to gorge myself then use suppositories to empty it out. That was when I was in my 30's. Now after I run, I get on the scale to see how much I have lost in sweat. My lowest after a run has been 118. I'm sick in the head! BTW, we got some wind and rain yesterday, but nothing serious.

Dee-I hope Larry decides not to go. This hurricane stuff is just too scary. I think he would be safer at home and not in the air. The bracelets are beautiful. I have never heard of them, but we know how Larry spoils his wonderful princess! You are worth every bit that he does for you. How is Dez? Is she getting along in her apartment well? I can't wait to see pictures of you. I look everyday on the picture posts to see if there is anything new!

Sherry-School has calmed down. Now I was told yesterday that I would need to spend 20 minutes per day copying to help out the lady that does the copies. She is very overwhelmed. That's okay with me. I just hope someone watches the front desk while I am copying. Just another thing to do. Some of the stuff I have been asked to do should be done by the AP, such as writing the SAI plan and other stuff. When I am asked though, I let them know that all I can do is the budget. I am not certified to write that kind of stuff.

I am also worried about Doni. Doni if you are reading, please at least pop in to let us know that you are okay. We love you and want you to be well.

Time to go to work. Everyone have a great day!

Gayle that scares me. I need to check the weather and see what is up. Larry left this morning. Maybe if it is that bad they won't land there and he will come home. Thanks for the confirmation on me telling my aunt and the prayers. You may never get down to the 120's again but I am sure that you will be in the 140"s. As we age our bodies change and it is never going to be what it once was.

Shelley stay safe. I do love my bracelet. And yes Larry does spoil me. By the way I won't be posting pics here, I will email you them. I don't want everyone to see me. lol Now for you, no matter if your 5 pounds up or down you are health and look great so don't be so hard on yourself.

My sister will be here soon so I better run. Love you all.

Thank you all for your concern about my niece (and sister). As far as I know my niece was admitted into a behavorial health center the day/night she tried to hang herself. I'm not sure of this, because, like I said, by x-b-i-l didn't call sis until two days later. My family as a whole isn't talking too much about it. I have the feeling they're going to try and pretend as though nothing ever happened, which I don't know if I agree with.

All I do know is that I can't stop thinking about it. I've never had "patience" for suicidal people, because that's something I can't understand. It's different when it hits close to home, and with someone you love--someone you'd give your own life for is willing to kill themself. I just keep thinking that somehow I have failed her. I keep saying to my self "Why didn't she come to me when she had a problem instead of leaving it inside?" Then I think about the time around three weeks ago when she asked me to take her out in the boat fishing and I said no because it was too hot. I know that if she had been successful in her attempt to end her life I would have grieved over that lost chance forever. Even as I sit here typing this, I'm trying not to cry. It just kills me.

Cheryl, I never reached the point of suicide, but once I had so many things going on in my life, I wondered about it at moments. I never discussed it with my family because I was afraid they would consider me a failure. I'm sure your niece would love to talk to you, but isn't sure how to start the conversation or is afraid you will think less of her. I learned a serious lesson through my years, never put off saying or doing what you want because of fear of failure or embarrasment. We only live once and life can take such a drastic turn, it may be the only available opportunity.

Dee, let us know about Larry!

I have a cousin in ICU with post surgery complications. His stitches ruptered to the colon and he now has gangrene. Please say a prayer if you have a free minute. THANK YOU!!!

Gayle-I'm sending prayers to your cousin.

Dee-I forgot to let you know that I also agree about telling your aunt. I believe that is something that shouldn't be kept from your loved ones.

Cheryl-I used to have suicidal thoughts, like running my car over the train tracks near my home. That was before Prozac entered my life. Now I rarely have those kind of thoughts going through my head, mainly because of my children. Wow--we really do tell our secrets to each other on this board, don't we??

Shelley, please post on our weight loss thread Sher created for us! Who cares if you have been at goal, it's still pounds lost for you and the group and will be fun to track.