Looks like I didn't lose that dadgum ~~~ thing though.
Sharon

We wouldn't ditch you Sharon. Glad you're here.
I got a phone call right after I emailed you this morning and I've yet to get to the barn. And now it's raining which means I'll have to walk....oh well, look to the positive, it's more exercise and lugging that heavy satchel full of horse food means it's aerobic and resistance training all in one....remind me to be this happy about it once I get back-ha!

I sent an email to Deb Shaffer and Bev and gave them this website address to see if we can get them moved here too. Oh yeah - and to Doris too.
I just wanted to clarify something. When I said I was going to stick with the Bl Club what I was re~~~y saying was that I wanted to stick with ~~~ of you. I didn't want our group to break up and I was afraid if we ~~~ left we would break up and you know breaking up is hard to do.
Oh boy, today is Saturday and I get to do whatever I want on my day off right? I mean after I vacuum, dust, do the laundry and clean up the dog pooop, fix lunch, fix dinner, clean up the kitchen again, etc. etc. etc. Ain't life grand?
Sharon

Howdy Sharon,
Glad to see you here. If you're counting, isn't it a wonder how "rest" days are so great, for your weekly total steps count! It's all burning calories. I'm still checking in at BL message board for the rest of the month since I'm paid up, but this is my main community now. With the money I'm freeing up I've signed up for fitness swimming. I also convinced my husband to get a family membership at the Y. Our local one has a good supply of equipment, personal trainers, and not so crowded that you can't get on. Once I got the endorphins kicking in, I can't get enough exercise.
Kids screaming--got to go for now.
Lynnette

Lynette: I can absolutely put 10 to 15,000 steps on my pedometer on my "rest day". It's on my "work" days I have a problem getting ~~~ that exercise. But today have been on treadmill twice and almost completed the laundry and the floors. I try to follow the house cleaning program of fylady.net It helps me so much in spending less and less time cleaning.
Hope ~~~ is good for you today.

Hey Sharon, I just noticed you are from Pensacola. I'm finding all these location connections with everyone in the group. My sister lives in Navarre, to the east of you. I was down visiting her last summer during Dennis. My first huricane, which was interesting.
Lynnette

Well Lynette, the next time you visit your sister, we must get together. Navarre is just not that far at ~~~. I do live right on the Alabama line but I can't wait for the opportunity for the M&Ms to get to know each other.
Sharon

Hi Ladies, welcome to all the new ones, took me a bit to read the posts.
Sue, I sure can understand your problem. I am the same way I can do great for a couple of days and then boom. I haven't really done well this last week.
My mom has been dealing with lukemia for a few months, was in remission and just found out yesterday it came back. There is not much more they can do. So it's gonna be a toough one. She will find out a little more next week.
Twayla, I am a supperclub manager. I cook anything. Things are pretty quiet now so I have to do some of the cooking to save money. I am not a chef but a professional cook. Have had some schooling but not enough for the chef. You name it I can make it. And unfortunatly eat it..If I don't know how I will find a recipe.
I am like you all, I haven't really incorperated the exercise. I am still recovering from my tailbone injury so not alot I can do. I have been trying to do some walking.
Well better get going.
DebH
PS>>> Have a great day

Deb, I am so sorry about your mom. I've been through this with my parents and I know what a toll it takes on you both emotionally and physically. A very wise woman once told me during such a time to be good to myself, patient with myself and forgiving of myself and know I was doing the best I could do and that's all any of us can do. Please know that anytime you need an emotional release, you can rely on us. This is a safe place where we all support each other no matter what the problem. You and your mom will be in my prayers and my thoughts.
take care~Sande

Deb, so sorry to hear about your mother. I've lost both my parents--one fast and unexpected and the other painfully slow, so I know what a time you are and will be going through. If you ever want to unload feel free to use us through the board or email me direct ([email protected]). I know talking about what you are feeling is better than running for comfort food. My pastor says once we hit 50 we live in a constant state of grief. Unless we die young we all go through the loss of parents and older loved ones. We helplessly watch as they succumb to the ravages of old age and disease, and can do nothing. The Serenity Prayer has always helped me through all of my losses and moments of helplessness.

Lord, grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change;
the power to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Maybe this simple prayer will help you get through this, too. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lynnette

I hope everyone had a healthy weekend. I'm fighting a cold and feel run down. I thought I was over a sinus infection but I think it has relocated to my throat. I ate proper but laid around all weekend. Zach is sick also, but if he doesn't have a fever I'm still taking him to preschool so I can get some exercise in. I know I'll feel better once I get moving.

Sharon, I saw your post over on BL--that is why I'm over here. There is no way I can keep up with all the posts over there. And right now, outside of Doris and EllenDee, all the posts have been from newbies, who all seem clueless. Its tiring to answer the same questions over and over, as each new one comes on board. While I want to help, it can be time consuming. Right now both boards have been quiet. I'm hoping that is because everyone is out there moving and working the program.

I hope everyone has a great day and stays true to their fitness goals.
Lynnette

Lynette, the current pool sounds great. Is it with your health club? I'd like to find one. Also, about raising your grandkids - I know lots - more than I wish- about that subject. I adopted my grandson, David, when he was 9 months old. Then joined a grandparent support group. Over the last 16 years we all have had similar challenges with these kids. You have a long tough road ahead of you. There are lots of lessons I've learned that may be of help to you as your g-kids get more into school. It's sad to say, but all the g-kids come to us with damages we just can't errase, no matter how much we love them & how hard we try. Let me know if you want to talk about this.
Sue

Sue--you are so kind. We've had the kids for 2 1/2 years. Yes, we've had to deal with things that would never have been issues if we had had them from the start. I get the grandparents who are parents newsletter from AARP and have a great network of support with our church. There are GP support groups in our county but none are convenient for me to attend. We've had the older one in counseling, but the younger one doesn't remember life without us. It was really a change in our lives, but not necessarily a bad one, just different. Along with the problems they've brought a lot of joy and happiness our way.
Lynnette

Hi my M&Ms-
Deb, so sorry about your mom, I have such a close relationship with mine I am beginning to get concerned about how much I will miss her when she goes. She's 83, healthy & active. But I know it won't be like this forever. Here's some self-talk I do when I'm in that awful emotional pain: I remind me to treat myself as if I was sick - I give myself permission to be quiet, not rush around for others, to sit by the fire or garden if I want (depending on the season); to read a book & leave all the dishes in the sink. Things like that. And here's an unusual one: I will close my eyes, and rub the top of one hand with the other (as you would for your best friend) and remind myself I'm not alone in this endeavor. Sounds weird, but it's a soothing self-help action.
Lynette, you could have your 7yo try this. Amazing how even your own touch is soothing. And he may not be able to acept that soothing from someone else at this time. Just a thought. And yes, these little bundles of joy are a surprise in our lives & can bring us joy. When I first got David, I felt as if I had an "unexpected pregnancy" as all of a sudden I was a parenting mom & had to give up playing with my friends - going skiing for weekends, dancing & lots of activities. It was a bit of a shock. Do you know about the world of IEPs? Individual Education Programs? If you want to email me I can give you lots of web sites for information. Sue

I don't know if anyone is left on this thread but would still be intersted in keeping it going. Please let me know.
Deb H