I watched the news getting ready for work today-- how sad for not only the crew members, their families, NASA-- but also for America. So many successful launches that we forget and take space exploration for granted. Alot of talk on whether America should even continue in space---
Do I think their is life on other planets--NO
Do I think we will ever live on other planets--NO
Do I think God has blessed us with the knowledge to explore space for the good of mankind--YES
Do I think we should continue in light of what has happened today?-- I don't see how we cannot.
For the families, for my concerned friends-- my prayers.
Just stopped in to say hello and wish everyone a good Lord's Day. We are going to visit at a different church this morning, and although I dread it in some ways, I look forward to it in many other ways. We have gone to our same church for about 8 r 9 years and I'm very comfort there. But, there are some major problems within our present church hince us visiting. Long story.
I continue to pray for those effected by the Columbia explosion as I know all of you do. It's just so sad for everyone, including our nation.
Well, better finish getting ready for church. Talk atcha later.
Oh, btw sending lots of sunshine to all those in need cause we are having it here. Ummmm. It's so nice.
Hope all is well with all of you this day. The wife and I went to church last night so we are just taking it easy this morning. I usually don't read the Sunday papers (sports excluded) until Sunday night. We enjoy going to Saturday service from time to time-- there is always communion and it is a little more relaxed in the clothing-- although at my church any attire is fine. I wear suits to shorts and tee-shirts depending on the service and weather.
We are all getting over the touch of flu that was going around here for a few days. The nephew got his semester report card-- FAIR-- 4B's and 3C's-- conduct was mostly satisfactory, however, there was an expected unsatisfactory in a science class (problems he is working on-- right after lunch he has a problem calming down).
The mood is still sad from yesterday here in our home. Prayers still for those deepley touched by the tradgedy.
I am glad you all are enjoying the sunshine I sent-- I can't believe it took so long to get there-- check with those local postmasters
SHERRY-- good luck with the trip tomorrow! We will be praying for good news.
Well my daughter just came up from school for a few hours-- so I am taking off to visit with her before she heads back down to tennis practice-- big match tomorrow.
Please send some sun and warmth this way. We are expected up to 6 inches of snow here by tomorrow morning. This a.m. it was drizzling, then after church it was small hail and now it's turned to snow. It kind of is matching my mood. Feel a little down and still having a hard time with the carbs....
I made it to Church though and that was wonderful, so i'm filled with the Spirit!
Need to study today and prepare for my church group (Alpha) tomorrow night and also I'm really excited because I'm starting a women's bible study at my house this Wednesday and so I want to prepare for that too. Almost all of these women have never been to bible study so i'm hoping that this will be enjoyable and they'll want to learn more about our Father. We're starting with a study on prayer. Please pray for the group.....
My heart also goes out to the families of those lost in the shuttle. Our prayers are with them. We also had a tragedy the same day in Canada. An avalanche killed 7 students from the same school. Devestating.
On the up side, I have maintained my weight again this week. I plan to start my exercise program tomorrow. Hopefully the weight will start to come off. We get fit for uniforms in March and I would like to be smaller by then.
Zoe: You hit the 40 lbs. mark. Way to go!!!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Hope this finds everyone well this evening. It's been an absolutely beautiful day here in Texas with a little too much wind and warm. I really do wish I could bottle some of this and send it to your northerners.
I just took a break from packing a few things for tomorrow just in case I might have to stay over. I would rather be safe than without. LOL Anyway, I am ready to find out something . . . . . . . . anything. Good, bad or ugly I want to know, so we can do something about it.
We had a good day. We visited a new church this morning and enjoyed the service. It was a little different from what we were used to but it felt good to be in the house of the Lord.
Wilma~ Oh, so sorry to hear about the seven killed. Isn't that something, 7 in both Canada and USA. So so sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and friends. WTG maintaining!!! Good luck with your exercising.
Michele~ Wow, having the Bible study at your house. That's a big step. Hope everything goes well. If I could just figure out how to bottle this warm sunshine I sure would.
Gary~ Good to hear that nephew's grades are good. Now if he can just correct the other problem. But I feel sure, with your help he will prevail. Hope you had a good visit with dd. Hope you are all feeling better and getting over the flu thing very soon. Thanks for all your encouragement and support, Gary.
Hope everyone has a good night and a good Monday. Tomorrow is a new day, a new beginning, to start fresh and make it right. I will try to checkin in the morning but may or may not have the opportunity. Good night.
Where is everyone? I look like I'm talking to myself here.
Dear Self, . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anyway, I went to the Dr in Lubbock yesterday and am still worn out. He ran an EKG, Echo, and a Cat scan and told me that I was retaining too much fluid. (we already knew that) so he put me on Lasix DAILY with potassium and a new heart med to help with the chest pain and oxygen needs that is slow release. He told me that my weight was a major hinderance to my body and heart and that I had to get the weight off. Period. I asked him what would be the best way to lose all this weight safely. His reply was, "Staple your mouth shut and lock yourself in a dark room for 3 weeks at a time OR whatever works." When I asked I was being very serious and when he said this, it really made me mad. Of course, what could I possibly expect from a little skinny Dr that obviously has NEVER had a weight problem. These "specialist" just amaze me, they all want you to get the weight off immediately but don't have one clue how to go about doing that. But for the most part I did learn a little more and was told for now, I don't have to quit work just stay part time, and he feels that when I am able to control the fluid problem and in taking the new med that I will be much much better. He told me that all the problems so far have NOT damaged my heart very much and it's still in really good shape considering everything it has been through. But if I continue to have the fluid overload and the low oxygen that it would do damage to it. And of course, he wants me to spend all my energy to get the weight off. So, that's what I intend to do. I go back to him March 5th and I intend to be lighter and healthier by then without all this extra fluid. And my weight was horrible yesterday!!!! I had gained back up to nearly where I started in Nov. I realize a most of it is fluid but it sure hurt my feelings to see THOSE numbers again.
I go today to the Gastroenterogolist for my peptic ulcer. And I also plan to join L A Weight loss center. I have several friends that are doing it and I am amazed at their results. Especially one friend is a real inspiration to me. She weighed the same as I do the beginning of Oct and has now lost about 50lbs! And she is looking so good!!! And feeling good!! So, wish me luck today as I start a new avenue of my life.
Well, I've got to get some things done, like unpack, since I packed just in case. LOL And I would also like to thank Everyone that prayed for me and has given me support and encouragement. You guys are the best!!!!
Hope EVERYONE has a good day!!!! Check in and post, please. People will think I'm here talking to myself.
Sorry sherry I did a big long post yesterday and it wouldn't take it kept saying page not available, so I gave up. I am happy to hear that overall it was a good report though. I will keep you in my prayers. Thanks also to you and E.Z. for the sunshine yesterday it finally arrived with some heat it was up to 45 degrees yesterday, a heat wave, had freezing rain last night and right now its warm but the raining, soon it will be muddy. Thanks for the couple hours of heat and sunshine. E.Z. Hope this finds you feeling better as well, sorry to hear ya got the flu. Pray you'll soon be up and about. Your nephew overall sounds like he did well he has been through so many changes, I wouldn't expect perfection, but with you and your wife he'll get there yet. Wilma sorry to hear about the 7 people in Canada as well, what a terrible accidents. Congrats on no weight gain, how is the new house going? Is it all decorated? Hi to Zoe, you are doing so well, your almost at goal, what an inspiration! Mitchypoo- a bible study is always fun, its sometimes work preparing for the study, but pray you do well with it, and that maybe you can assist others in committing their life to him.
It did it again, this was shorter than the one I just did, anyway as I was saying Hi to everyone I missed, Gutchie where are you? God bless and pray this finds you all well. P.S. Gary and Mrs HUmmer- More sunshine please and less rain It at least is warm, Oh, forgot to tell ya l(it was in the post I lost) it was 46 and sunny yesterday, back to sleet and freezing rain last night, it is in the 40's today but pouring, soon we'll have tons of mud as the snow melts too quickly. But I am a happy girl it is not below zero and was for well over a month. Well I Gotta run, check in later, luv ya's bye bye
mrshummer- it sounds like your dr visit went well but i can imagine your frustration. It is very easy for them to say things like that, isn't it. I wonder what it'll take for some regular md's to figure out to treat the whole person. I hope that this medication helps and proud of you that you've decided to do whatever it takes.
I've had a bad eating day........ It's mainly because of my lack of planning. But i believe it's also stress. I'm having to get back to work and find probably 2 part time jobs until i'm done with school in May. I've worked a reg. 9-5 for so many years, not sure how to go about finding 2 pt jobs to accomodate my schedule. I had a mini-interview at a medical billing place today and she wants me back on Friday to interview w/ her and her daughter(her partner) That is good news I prayed while driving down there that I would present my best self and not be nervous and that they'd see how valuable an employee i can be. I did feel comfortable but I've decided not to worry, we'll see what he decides for me.
My social life has had an upturn also, i've met a wonderful man, so we'll see what happens.
Well, Tuesday is over, tomorrow is Wednesday and I have only 3 more work days before we leave for our cruise. Oh, I am so, so nervous about the eating part but I am not going to try to stick to my Weight Watcher program. I want to have a good time and not be worring about food. I figure that I may gain a few pounds but once I'm back, I'll get rid of them in no time flat and then the rest of them to get to goal. I am too close to let go know.
Mitchypoo ~ God be with you as you persue this new relationship.
Sherry ~ All in all, your results were good and God is watching over you. Ask Him to help you with the weight loss too. This is the only way I did it this time. Look up, just keep looking up.
doitforme ~ thanks so much for the pat on the back. I feel great and so excited about shopping since now, nothing fits.
Gary ~ sorry that y'all have been sick. Glad to hear that you're on the way to being better.
Wilma ~ maintainging is still good. Better than a gain. Don't worry, just plug on girl.
PRAYER REQUEST ~ as some of you know, I had asked for prayers for my mother when doctors found a spot on her lung. She had had colon cancer a few years back and I guess it's a little nerve-wracking. So they decided that it was some sort of cancer, small as it was, and they need to remove it. Unfortunately, it's in the middle where they can't really get to to remove so that have to take out the top half of the lung. It's a major surgery and will have a 3 month recovery. All this happening while I'm on my cruise....can you believe that??!!?? So please keep her in your prayers......thank you all so much.
well, time to get outta here and get some things done. Have a wonderful evening.
All is well here-- everyone over their sickness and well on the way to recovery Wife just got in from her 2.5 mile run/walk. We have a meeting at church tonight for our board of christian life-- social activities-- always looking for ideas to get people together in the name of our Lord.
SHERRY I am glad the news was pretty good-- at least better than it could have been!! Now is that 2nd chance our good Lord gave you to try and take care of that nasty weight problem. NO MORE EXCUSES!!! JUst like me and my smoking 6 years ago---JUST DO IT!!! Whatever it takes-- it is your life and you are worth it!!! We will do all we can on this end to pull you through one day at a time. ((((PRAYERS))) ((((MUCHO MORE)))
ZOE-- ((((PRAYERS))) for your mom and you in this happy/sressfull time for you. Don't worry about the eating!! Compromise a little-- how about taking just 1/3 of that resting time and applying it to that exercise time to help out-- Then eat all you want and just exercise a little more-- you have alot of time on the boat. HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!
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He ran an EKG, Echo, and a Cat scan and told me that I was retaining too much fluid. (we already knew that) so he put me on Lasix DAILY with potassium and a new heart med to help with the chest pain and oxygen needs that is slow release. He told me that my weight was a major hinderance to my body and heart and that I had to get the weight off. Period. I asked him what would be the best way to lose all this weight safely. His reply was, "Staple your mouth shut and lock yourself in a dark room for 3 weeks at a time OR whatever works." 
When I asked I was being very serious and when he said this, it really made me mad. Of course, what could I possibly expect from a little skinny Dr that obviously has NEVER had a weight problem. These "specialist" just amaze me, they all want you to get the weight off immediately but don't have one clue how to go about doing that. But for the most part I did learn a little more and was told for now, I don't have to quit work just stay part time, and he feels that when I am able to control the fluid problem and in taking the new med that I will be much much better. He told me that all the problems so far have NOT damaged my heart very much and it's still in really good shape considering everything it has been through. But if I continue to have the fluid overload and the low oxygen that it would do damage to it. And of course, he wants me to spend all my energy to get the weight off. So, that's what I intend to do. I go back to him March 5th and I intend to be lighter and healthier by then without all this extra fluid. And my weight was horrible yesterday!!!! I had gained back up to nearly where I started in Nov. I realize a most of it is fluid but it sure hurt my feelings to see THOSE numbers again.
Hi guys!
please and less rain
kinda up, kinda down
I wonder what it'll take for some regular md's to figure out to treat the whole person. I hope that this medication helps and proud of you that you've decided to do whatever it takes. 
It's mainly because of my lack of planning. But i believe it's also stress. I'm having to get back to work and find probably 2 part time jobs until i'm done with school in May. I've worked a reg. 9-5 for so many years, not sure how to go about finding 2 pt jobs to accomodate my schedule. I had a mini-interview at a medical billing place today and she wants me back on Friday to interview w/ her and her daughter(her partner) That is good news 
I prayed while driving down there that I would present my best self and not be nervous and that they'd see how valuable an employee i can be. I did feel comfortable but I've decided not to worry, we'll see what he decides for me. 
