Good morning! I hope everyone had a good weekend.
Exdh and I spent most of the time working on the kids' house- him painting, me cleaning, all in the heat, because the electricity isn't turned on yet. It's really looking good- I think dd will be happy with the house. It is in a very pretty setting and the views are really nice. There is jasmine growing right ouside the paito door, and it smells wonderful! Not a very restful weekend, but certainly productive.
Janet, my dear friend, I'm so sorry to hear about your health troubles. :( But at least now you know why you have been feeling so bad. Did he put you on medication for the diabetes, (I asume so since you said it was type 2) or is he waiting for the other tests and to see what diet will do? Hang in there, my friend- you are in my thoughts and prayers! Have a wonderful vacation- sorry we can't touch base while you are in Florida.
Jan, I keep reading about all the flooding near San Antonio and worrying about your lovely home- has there been any problem in your town? I hope you are enjoying your vacation, and that you get a chance to call when you go to your sister's home to pick up your dad. I'd love to see you all, especially since the reunion is so up in the air for me right now.
Linda, I know you are thrilled to have the walking cast! Make sure that you take it easy, though- don't get carried away.
Speaking of getting carried away, I just noticed the time- I'd better run. Hi to Joyce and Texaslady! Have a good o.p. Monday, everyone.
Carol :wave:

Hi from Annecy!
 

Hi everybody! Sorry I don't have time to post much, as the i'net time is tres $$, but wanted to say hello. We're in the French Alps, and are heading home Thursday, Sigh. Has been such fun! Janet, sorry to hear of your health problems! Sure hope things get better soon. Linda, how is the ankle healing?

Will post more towards the end of the week! Hope everyone's having a good week ..
Regards,
Jan

Gosh, Jan, it hadn't even occured to me that you were having to pay for internet time, that's how little I know about internet cafes. What a neat person you are for having stayed in touch as much as you have, thank you, thank you!!! :) Mmmm--the French Alps, how wonderful. Hope you are cool, cool, cool there...we are having triple-digit temps here in La Verne. Thanks for asking about my ankle. I am doing great . I went to JOYce's Pampered Chef party tonight and I am on top of the world because of going out -- it was my first "social" since I broke my ankle. I had feared that I would feel out of place or strange or that I would stick out in a group if I were to go out while in a cast, but everyone made me feel just fine about myself, and I feel so lighthearted after having gone to the party. God is so good!

Carol, how are you doing with your lupus? I am thinking about you.

Janet, check in and let us know how you are doing, too...I am holding you up in my prayers. We all care about you!

Texaslady, how did your area fare during the Fourth of July fireworks? Hope nothing caught fire. We lucked out -- although we heard some fireworks going off (they are illegal in La Verne), nothing happened. We have very dry foothills behind us (as does JOYce, they are even closer to them than we are), but nothing caught fire, thank goodness.

Hi girls!

Janet - so wonderful to hear from you but so sad to hear about your health problems. I must confess that I am the one who has the birthday close to your dd's. In fact, it is today. Wish your dd a happy birthday for me. I will definitely keep you in my prayers & keep my fingers and toes crossed that everything will turn out OK. And, you are right, too much knowledge about something can scare you to death! When I signed the consent form for my surgery, I told the nurse that I was surprised they ever did any surgery at all after people read that document! She told me to "not read it too carefully - and sign it". So I did. Hope you are having a wonderful beach vacation - I envy your sunset walks along the beach. Oh - and when I was in the hospital, my "roommate" was doing that same urine test. They had a big bucket sitting in ice in the bathroom for 24 hours - what a lovely sight. But at least she didn't have to take it to a picnic! :)

Jan - How sweet of you to keep in touch. I have been watching the TV about all the flooding in the San Antonio area but it all seems to be north of your place. The Comal and the Guadalupe were the biggest culprits and I think the San Antonio River is creating havoc downstream now. I know you guys are having such a good time with your traveling. Will be so interested to hear the stories of your trip. Guess you are back in the states as I write this.

Carol - I didn't know your dd had sold the house & were moving to Florida so quickly. Wow, that happened really fast! I know you will be so happy to have your family all back together again - especially those babies! Does your sil have a new job yet or will he look when he gets there? I don't think your lupus is going to appreciate your painting all week-end! I know the sale of the house had to be bittersweet - didn't you tell you that it was the same house that you and your ex-dh had shared for many years?

Linda- How great that you are healing so fast and so nicely! I'm glad that you got out for a while - I know you were probably going stir crazy not being able to get out and about on your own. How long will you have to use the walking cast? We had many, many fireworks in the neighborhood but no fires around here. Of course, I spent an hour "watering" my roof just before sundown. I guess it didn't really help, but it did give me a little peace of mind to think all the pine straw was nice and wet. It's been so hot here too. When I got in the car this afternoon, the outside temperature gauge said is was 101 and I was parked in the shade of a tree! Typical July for this area, though.

Joyce - How are you doing? Haven't heard much from you this week. Hope you are feeling better these days & that all is well in your part of the world.

Gotta go. Will check in again later.

Hi gals!
Sorry to be so quiet...I've been trying to keep up, but somehow, I am busier than ever. dgd is working 1/2 day and doesn't drive yet, so I am her transportation. :) plus she is playing on 2 soccer teams, so has practice or a game every night M-TH. 1 field is 10 miles away, the other is 15.
This week 10 yr old dgd has been here and has been helping me in crafts at VBS. Today she and I had a tea party, she prepared most of it, then I made reservations to take her to my favorite tearoom tomorrrow for the 'real thing', should be fun.

But the craziest, wildest thing that has happened, thru my dd's geneology search, we have met up with a cousin of my dad's who lives in the same town as texaslady!!! My dd and I are hoping with all our hearts that we get to get down there before the wedding to meet her, she has soooo much family history!

More later...stay cool, stay well!

Oh, JOYce, tea for two tomorrow at the Enchanted Rose, how lovely! I know that you and dgd will have a wonderful time, do you think she will wear a hat and maybe a boa? :) Have a special time together.

Texaslady, I am looking forward to my doctor telling me next Tuesday, when I have my second appointment, that the walking cast can come off. Don't know if that will be the case, but I'll tell you, I am ready to throw this thing aside! How lovely it will be to decide to get up and walk into another room without having to strap it on first. :dizzy:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEXASLADY!!!
A day late, but full of good wishes!!
:)
Hope it was a Happy one and full of fun things.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY "TEXASLADY"! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! (And many more!!) The wish may be belated, but it's sincere!
Carol

Happy Birthday!
 

Texaslady, I hope that you had a wonderful birthday, and got to do exactly what you wanted to do. Many happy returns!

I'm going to start a new thread since we are well into page 2- come on over to 101, everybody!
Carol