WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015

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  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    edited October 2015
    Joyce- I am the pill person of my husband... God forbid if he had the task to keep track. I have a week organizer and after I fill that, I count pills to make sure I have enough for the next week. My husbands' anti-rejection pills he takes 10 a day so even if there looks like a lot in the bottle, there might not be enough for a weeks' worth. I get them sent from Portland, so it takes about a week to process. I use my "Chief's Wife Voice" sometimes when I order, because God forbid, he runs out. these pills are like his life-force in his liver transplant journey.

    Becca
    Pill Queen
    Oregon
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    CarolNC ...Thankfully your son is ok & with some Mom care,will soon be all better. Those "kids" of any age can still worry us for sure.
    We are having breakfast for dinner. Made DH a bowl of tapioca with cherries & pineapple.He has dessrt a couple of times a day.Weight is not a problem for him.

    LOL at looking healthy. Most of my parts have been switched out for newer models,but the face is same old me.

    Heather have a wonderful time & Happy Birthday to your husband.Hope you will have pictures to share.

  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Carol - I had a seizure 3 years ago and flipped my car with 2 of my 3 grandchildren in the car with me. Neither hurt bad; little one in a car seat. Middle one couldn't get me to wake up, so she climbed between the seats to get her sister to stop crying. Middle child won't ride with me driving, not that I blame her. I'm doubtful that the little one would either. I'm not sure I would be a passenger in my car while I was driving.

    I'm glad that your son is "OK" other than a few bruises and cuts. I know that had to be scary. I don't remember my wreck; only that they showed me pictures of the car (DnL). She put on FB to "pray for her MnL and my sisters called not knowing what was going on." I have told her before about putting things on FB that we might consider personal, or that we would rather inform others about it ourselves. But, she'll never learn that, apparently. They had put out a white sheet and one of the mail carriers who is a friend of a friend, called her and told her about it and that it looked like someone had possibly been killed. This really upset my friend (one that was called about it). She fussed that a family member had not called. Spent 2 nights in the hospital to make sure I did not have another seizure. Wreck was possibly caused by a seizure, especially after DMGD told them what was going on just prior to the wreck.

    Lisa - a restaurant is a full-time business, especially if it is just started opening or re-opening. It is very important to have a manager you can trust; because otherwise you have to be there as manager to make things work the way you want them to. As a manager of a small deli while going to art school; I had the right to fire someone - after telling my boss about things they had done; but, I told him about the things and left the 'firing' up to him. Mainly, because all 3 had worked for him longer than had. Sounds like your manager was stealing from you. I don't blame you for planning on firing him on Friday.

    Katla49 - my oldest son, especially, will walk through our house sometimes and look at things; it makes me feel like he is 'casing the joint'. LOL! I know that he and his brother will be fair to one another once we have passed away; but, it makes me want to ask him, 'is there something here that you really want to be inherited to you'?

    Mia - I think that Cracker's middle name is "Shadow" - he follows me closer than a shadow no matter where I go. I can't even pull one over her by trying to get up quietly to go to the kitchen. DH just laughs! I think she knows that I 'saved' her from having to be around other barking dogs. She likes music. She rides well in her carrier; and I plan on taking her places other than just the vet so she won't associate it with going to the vet every time I pick it up. Right now she's in our kitchen in a crate; and 10 days from now, I am going to return the kennel and dish we bought her so that I can get my 'cash' back from my check and not take a 'store credit'. She's gone to pee outside; but, she won't poop yet. Won't use the 'puppy pads' or hasn't so far, should I say. Vet says that part of it is probably a change in food and a little stress. That also might be why she won't let me out of her sight. She is working on making my DH love her, too. He just laughs at her. She is having to wear a cone around her neck to prevent her from pulling out the spaying stitches; she will lay her head over the edge of the bed so that her head will be in line with the rest of her body. Vet says that she might be between 18 and 20 lbs when she is grown; and he will tell me when she is grown. He agreed that she was approximately 4 months old; so I put on the chip paperwork that she was born on my son's birthday (6/16).

    miriamwithcats - My parents kept us all very busy and doing things. Like dancing, piano lessons, in the HS band (also middle school - just not a marching one), and I was a cheerleader. Once my MD asked me how long I thought I had been Bipolar; and I thought about it and said that I was sure since I was in HS; and maybe before. When we were little we got put outside to run and play, called in for lunch, then had to take a 2-hour nap (or be quiet in our rooms for that long), then outside again until we were called at 5 minutes to 5:00 everyday. She had a very distinctive whistle and I could hear her a block-and-a-half away; and I had 5 minutes to get in the house. She was the disciplinarian of the family and never said, 'wait until your Daddy gets home' like a lot of my friends' mothers did. She took care of whatever we had done (or not) as soon as we did it (or not). As we got older, our rooms had to be neat (on passing by) before we could go out on a date or to the pool (until I became a lifeguard and drove myself), even then, to go out on a date, she did a 'walk-by'. Knowing that I had swept everything under the bed (they had floor length covers on them). She just wanted for them to at least look clean. I have always been a little head-strong.
  • bjkidfun
    bjkidfun Posts: 377 Member
    edited October 2015
    Mary- love your pic. I was in Colorado back in May and we went up pikes peak on the cog train, the views were awesome.
    Because of snow we couldn't go up to the top. But we went up far enough to get the headache. We also went to Garden of the Gods... Can't wait to go back out there.
    Brenda from Md.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    bjkidfun wrote: »
    Mary- love your pic. I was in Colorado back in May and we went up pikes peak on the cog train, the views were awesome.
    Because of snow we couldn't go up to the top. But we went up far enough to get the headache. We also went to Garden of the Gods... Can't wait to go back out there.
    Brenda from Md.

    We went to Garden of the Gods this morning. It was a little too hot to hike. We decided to go back tomorrow morning early.

    Mary from Minnesota
  • terri_mom
    terri_mom Posts: 748 Member
    Sylvia – Now that you have found your phone; lol about your phone. It amazes me the crazy places we have found our phones thinking they were lost. // Have you tried a whip-it or chuck-it for throwing tennis balls? My sister loves hers, because you don’t have to touch the slobbery ball. We also use them as coaching tools for baseball, because it makes it simple to throw fly-balls to the boys for practice.

    NcCarol – Hugs for your son, and the truck.

    Mia – nice work avoiding those deer. They tend to come out of nowhere. I have hit 2 so far in my life. Where I am now there are VERY few. // I have a full spectrum light next to my throne (the chair where I do my crochet), and I use it whenever I don’t get enough sunshine. For me that is mostly whenever it is NOT baseball season. I use it on rainy days in warm weather, too. I try to remember to turn it off about 1 hour before I want to go to bed. I have never noticed if it builds up for me or not.

    So sorry to everyone I forgot. To be honest, I’m not sure if I read everything or not, because it was that kind of a day.

    Today has been broken into numerous pieces, because we have 3 Flu Shot Clinics scheduled, so people just stop in whenever they want within the specific hours. The last time slot for the day has just begun. There are always a few hours that everyone goes to a different building, and that is when I ate my lunch and tried to do some paperwork. In 2 weeks they spend the entire day in a different building. That is my most boring day of the year. No appointments of any kind, almost everyone has already called to find out when they can get a shot, I’m the only person in the entire building. I get up and dance whenever a good song comes on, just so I don’t go crazy.

    Today would be a wonderful evening to walk to Big Lots, but it won’t happen this time. Not only is my RA flaring in my right knee, but DS and I stopped there on the way home from bowling on Sunday, and he spent most of my money. They had Muscle Milk 4-packs for $3.00 and I just can’t pass up a deal like that. Also, Bear Naked granola for $1.50 so I stocked up on that, too.

    I am planning to let the house situation rest for awhile. When I get energetic I will look on the Internet for some smaller condos or apartments in the nicer neighborhoods between my work and DH’s work. And when I feel like my Dad isn’t pinching pennies quite as tight, I will ask him his opinion of my ownership in the house, so I know what to tell the attorney that I will get soon, and so I can prepare for how much I need to save up for moving day. I will likely hire a moving company this time, too, because I am TERRIBLE at packing, and I can’t really carry anything heavy, and every time I have moved it has been a nightmare that I don’t wish to experience ever again.

    Dad’s being weird about the fall yardwork, too. He wants it done before Nov. 1, but he doesn’t want us to get started on it this weekend because the trees aren’t done dropping leaves. Well, DS has school and basketball and bowling and a weekend job. That means available time to teach him how to prep the house for winter is limited, so we are starting this weekend regardless. I would rather take 30 minutes this weekend and 30 minutes next weekend cleaning the gutters, than to save the whole thing for next weekend and not get it finished in the 45 minutes available (or whatever the case may be).

    Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

    Terri in Milwaukee
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Mia in MI: In my experience, solar temperature light works and doesn't need to be started in specific season or date. The longer I live with it, the better I like it. I don't get the winter doldrums any more. Day by day the light gives its help. I take vitamin D3 & an antidepressant every morning, too. :flowerforyou:

    Annr: Lovely photos of you and your family. :flowerforyou:

    Mary from MN: I love the Garden of the Gods. DS was stationed in Colorado Springs for a time and we went there when we visited him. :flowerforyou:


    I took my bean vine down today and ended up with a pot full of green beans to cook. I'm considering a meal of them or blanching and freezing them for later use. My next garden task is to get rid of my rosemary bush. It is huge and taking over the world. I'll either start over with a small plant and make it into a rosemary topiary or buy rosemary at the grocery store in the future.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

    October Goals :
    1. Log every bite and swallow.
    2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
    3. Have fun every day.
    4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
    5. Eliminate alcohol.
    6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

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  • Lagopus
    Lagopus Posts: 1,016 Member
    Heather, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for everything to go smoothly at the weekend bash. Sounds like a judicious choice of footwear. I know it's a special occasion, but the fact that you are actually going to wear heels for part of it emphasizes just how special it is. >:)

    Becca, I'm amazed how much your eldest looks like your husband. He could have stepped right out of the wedding pictures you shared earlier! Your middle son's facial features paid a bit more attention to your genes, though. And the entire family looks great!

    Lisa, a while back I wondered if maybe your restaurant debacle was really a draft of the plot for your next book, but the latest twist with the new manager getting the sack has me convinced it must all be for real. Fiction can't afford to be that strange. Great to hear that the person your gut feeling originally identified as a good potential manager has come around and will take on the task, and have good support. Too bad all the drama extends your stay.

    I just walked home from choir practice with a new person, a soprano. She's a university student, originally from the Southwest (of the US) and speaks no Norwegian, so I've been trying to help her out a bit. Unfortunately, on the walk home, I came to the conclusion that I don't like her attitude. She griped about the choice of repertoire, about having had a substitute conductor today, about the concert date... but most of all, she griped about the roads being full of potholes, poorly plowed, and so icy they're impossible to walk on without falling down. She asked her Norwegian friends how to negotiate this slippery surface and they told her she would just have to learn to walk like a Norwegian. But she refuses. She did cave in and buy a set of cleats to put over her walking shoes. I suggested she could try shoes with built-in studs. I showed her my studded jogging shoes and said I'd never slipped even a tiny bit with them on. But no, she wasn't going to buy studded shoes. She already had jogging shoes that she liked. If the people in charge of the roads would just do their job so she could run in her ordinary shoes... yada-yada-yada...

    As I see it, she's defying the laws of physics. Come ON lady, this is the High Arctic! You can't expect to use the same gear as you do in Arizona. Our snowstorms can be so bad people don't leave home at all (except to take a few steps out the door and admire the power of Nature). An acquaintance had to wait four days with a broken shoulder before they could get a rescue helicopter into the air! Learn to deal with it, or leave!

    Rant finished. Thank you for listening.

    I ran to and from the gym today (easy-peasy in my studded jogging shoes). I've cautiously started increasing the amount of weight I'm lifting. Still just 30 kilos (66 lbs) in deadlift and 16 kilos (35 lbs) for goblet squats. But I'm noticing that my back is stronger, and danged if my legs aren't looking a bit more shapely. :p I've added a few extra core exercises, because that's where I'm weakest. Michele, every time I do my modest planks I think of you. Maybe someday I'll make it up to your 2 minutes 45 seconds, but for now I'm just glad I can handle half that.

    Time for bed. Catch you all later!
    /Penny, at the wild, majestic, glorious emoticon-object-026.gif

  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,495 Member
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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Carol, my dd is a new driver and that is my biggest nightmare, thank goodness he is ok.
    Janit, I think of myself as new around here, and i tend to tread careful in the back row in all things! Funny (and perceptive0 that you zeroed in on that about me!
    Busy days ahead, taking the weekend to travel to another college tour, but viewing it as my last chance to take in the gorgeous fall leaves one last time. You all send such amazing travel photos, I'm jealous. I hope I can do the Finger Lakes justice!
    Karen from NY
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,008 Member
    edited October 2015
    October Goals - Week 2 Progress

    Start weight: 220lbs (Spring 2015)
    Current weight: 167lbs
    Goal weight: 163lbs :/ no weight change this week

    Daily goals:
    :star: Pre-log/follow through :) 7/7
    :star: balance carbs/protein/fat :) 7/7
    :star: 8+ cups liquids :) 7/7
    :star: 30+ minutes each Strength/flexibility :) 7/7
    :star: 6000+ steps daily :) 6/7
    :star: finish eating at 9pm weekdays :) 7/7
    :star: finish eating at 10pm weekends :) 0/2 I didn't use my extensions at the weekend
    :star: post daily goals/progress - Just for Today :) 7/7
    :star: post progress - No Late Night Snacking :) 7/7
    :star: complete Hogwarts challenges :) 7/7
    :star: Post weekly progress reports here :)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    TERRIRICHARD - LOOKS LIKE U R ALMOST WHERE U WANNA B!!!!
  • nccarolb
    nccarolb Posts: 858 Member
    Thanks, everyone! He is still picking glass out of his body. I'm wondering if he should go to the doctor to be carefully examined for embedded glass. The truck is a total loss. It was hit so hard that the bed of the truck buckled--it instantly became a short bed pickup! The side windows are missing altogether and the windshield is shattered (safety glass so it didn't fly everywhere). The towing guys had found one of his fishing rods and put it in the bed of the truck for him but it was smashed beyond use. I may see if his dad will drive to the accident site to see if the tackle box can be located. My parents gave it to him when he was about 10. The sight of the truck made me sick! I am so glad I couldn't see all of the wreckage last night before I got to actually lay eyes on my baby--I would have lost it, I'm afraid! I can't remember who said she had a novice driver (besides Beth), but Andrew has had his license for only 6 months and the truck for about 6 weeks. He is so cut and scraped because he had to crawl out of the window; he's a BIG boy.

    I'm going to stop here. I'm exhausted from lack of sleep and stress so I think I shall go to bed very early tonight.

    Carol in NC

  • miriamwithcats
    miriamwithcats Posts: 1,120 Member
    Mia, the only problems with using full spectrum light sources are two. If one is bipolar it can flip one to mania. The second is that some people have trouble sleeping if they use it too late in the day. You can find all sorts of ways to use it, from a light box like you bought, to full spectrum lights designed for handicrafts, to using full spectrum light bulbs (natural light or sunlight bulbs). I use all three. The MORE you use, the better effect it will have, so I have ALL my lamps with full spectrum lights and in the winter I remove the shades. I ALWAYS fight the cats for the sunny spot in the room with the light in my eyes. I turn my craft light towards my face. A friend gave me a little gadget that is like a visor with tiny lights you can aim at your eyes. That I don't use- felt too weird walking around with that on. I have always craved sunshine. That is my first criteria for housing.

    I also take vitamin D and am on two antidepressants. One, Effexor, impacts the serotonin and noraepinephrine levels and the other, bupropion, works on the domamine levels. This was what was needed to pull me out of a horrendous, life threatening depression. Oh, and I take a thyroid stimulator too, that adds to the benefit even though my thyroid levels are just fine. I have managed to decrease the dosages but never go off completely. When I was younger, I could often go without meds during the summer.

    Therapy CAN be really helpful in getting rid of some of the baggage from the past, but it can also make someone TOO focused on themselves and how they are feeling. I don't think that will be a problem for you, but I have seen it in many clients. A healthy care for one's well-being is good, total self-absorption is not. One of the things I would teach clients is the importance of give and take in relationships, including the relationship you have with the community you live in!
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    happy hump day
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :star:
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,008 Member
    edited October 2015
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    TERRIRICHARD - LOOKS LIKE U R ALMOST WHERE U WANNA B!!!!

    That's just my goal weight for October :)
    My goal for the end of the year is 158.
    My goal for 20th April (my 70th birthday) is 140
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    nccarolb wrote: »
    Thanks, everyone! He is still picking glass out of his body. I'm wondering if he should go to the doctor to be carefully examined for embedded glass. The truck is a total loss. It was hit so hard that the bed of the truck buckled--it instantly became a short bed pickup! The side windows are missing altogether and the windshield is shattered (safety glass so it didn't fly everywhere). The towing guys had found one of his fishing rods and put it in the bed of the truck for him but it was smashed beyond use. I may see if his dad will drive to the accident site to see if the tackle box can be located. My parents gave it to him when he was about 10. The sight of the truck made me sick! I am so glad I couldn't see all of the wreckage last night before I got to actually lay eyes on my baby--I would have lost it, I'm afraid! I can't remember who said she had a novice driver (besides Beth), but Andrew has had his license for only 6 months and the truck for about 6 weeks. He is so cut and scraped because he had to crawl out of the window; he's a BIG boy.

    I'm going to stop here. I'm exhausted from lack of sleep and stress so I think I shall go to bed very early tonight.

    Carol in NC

    woah, sorry I have ben laggin, I hope your hubby is okay !!
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    nccarolb - you said that you son rolled his truck and wondering if you should take him to a MD. DEFINITELY YES! Some issues can show up days later; he could have had a concussion especially if he was in a roll-over. Little issues might be noticeable 2 weeks or more later; better safe than sorry is my thoughts. If someone ran him off the road; seeing about medical help close to when it occurs is something that might help you on a settlement, just saying ... I don't remember anything other than you saying he had a roll-over wreck. Insurance might not pay the bills if you wait too long. Also, if you have health insurance, you don't want them involved, you want the primary insurance to be your car insurance. Don't know what kind of law you are under, if it is 'no-fault' or whatever keep a good record of bills and watch out for insurance companies 'releases' on vehicles . . . sign it or endorse the check might keep you from getting bills paid, whether it was a one-car accident, 2 car accident or if someone else is at fault. Just because he is a 'novice' driver doesn't mean that his case is anything less so. He might not complain about being hurt - wants to be tough; but, in a week he might feel like the devil had speared him in the back. :s
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    o:)
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

    1056287i3zmwzup2m.gif Stats for today:
    13,000 steps
    107 minutes of dog walking
    Line dance class
    16 minutes on the exercise bike ( getting back to it gradually and resisting my desire to ride for an hour or more)


    t9507.gif One of the great blessings for me from my connection with all of you was being introduced to valuable books to read that helped me along my journey. Gretchen Rubin's "The Happiness Project" is the source of my happiness commandments that include the one that Heather uses all the time (Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good) and the one that goes along with "Act as if (Act the way I want to feel). Now that I've learned about borrowing audio books from the library, I can have some of these very wise words spoken to me while I'm walking the dogs in the morning.

    2191610q208gshr57.gif The book I'm listening to right now is "10% Happier---How I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works--a true story".

    t116009.gif Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Carol NC - I'm so glad that your DS is okay! It might not be a bad idea to have him checked out for glass and whiplash.

    Heather- I'm so excited for your DH's birthday bash! Have a great time and send pictures of you and your dress!

    Mary from Minnesota
  • mollywhippet
    mollywhippet Posts: 1,890 Member
    Terri, we have a Chuck-it around here somewhere but can't find it. I'm going to buy another one, then I'll find it for sure. My arm is getting sore! Tonight Spot was so exhausted that he laid down at my feet, panting hard, with one leg up in the air and his precious tennis ball still in his mouth. It was so cute! Wish I had a camera with me. He likes to carry a ball when we go back into the house and I have to trade him a cookie for the ball.

    I'm at the Y waiting for two of my grandkids to get finished with gymnastics. My son got mad at the oldest because her grades are continuing to fall, and has banned her from all extracurricular activities, including gymnastics, choir, and piano. It breaks my heart. I think she really needs this stuff, but of course I'm not allowed to voice an opinion. Hopefully he will change his mind. I think it's counter productive to punish her when she clearly is having real trouble with her classes. It's not that she's doing it on purpose.

    My friend and I are going to walk on our local wilderness trail tomorrow. That will be fun for a change, instead of the rails to trails path we usually go on. The wilderness trail has a lot of up and down, so it's not just flat. It's supposed to be chilly tomorrow too.

    I threw some pots today. Nothing special, just some small bowls for an empty bowls event, but it felt good to get muddy. More tomorrow.

    Good night all!

    Sylvia
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    edited October 2015
    Karen from NY. ... Which college will you be touring near the Finger Lakes? I'm thinking the leaves will be at peak if we don't get too much rain. Enjoy the trip!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    t3431.gif Heather, I am thinking happy thoughts for you and your husband for a wonderful birthday celebration for him....you have planned and worked hard and it should be awesome
  • joanl9
    joanl9 Posts: 107 Member
    Carol NC - Glad your son is OK! Follow-up with a doctor sounds like a good idea, just to be on the safe side. Hope things calm down for you soon, you've been through so much.

    Barbie - Your walking gif makes me want to go out to the park tomorrow! Our cooler fall weather has started this week. I need to read those books, too!

    Joan
    Alabama
  • nccarolb
    nccarolb Posts: 858 Member
    Thanks, again! I talked to the boy child tonight and he is in complete agreement with seeing his old pediatrician tomorrow to check for glass and to be sure the pain in his mid back is just muscle soreness and not spinal.

    Grits - It was a two car accident. He had slowed because of an accident on the highway (along with everyone else in front of him) and the woman behind him didn't even brake. No question as to who was at fault. We're to get his accident report tomorrow and will let the other driver's insurance know that we are seeking medical care in addition to the ER visit last night.

    God was watching over my baby last night!

    I'm going to try to sleep now. Trying hard to erase the images of the truck from my mind.

    Carol in NC
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Well I am woking 1-9pm shift today and then have to be back at 6-5:30 tomorrow. My legs look some better today, and fever is down to 101. Just got the chills. I am praying to be better soon.
    Katla--The lighting event in your town sounds wounderful. I love things like that.
    Tazgirl--Beautiful wedding pictures. Thanks for sharing.
    Allison--Enjoyed the pictures looks like a relaxing drive.
    Grits--I agree funerals bring out the worst in some people. When my dad passed away last year the day after the funeral my brother and his wife came to the house with a list of what they thought was theirs. I tried to explain that mom was still a live and everything was hers. They left and have not been in contact since. Looking forward to seeing the picture of your new fur baby.
    Joyce--I hope you got what is going on with your pain taken care of. I understand about our spoiled fur babies. Mine can not understand why I have not let them sit on my legs the last couple days. They hurt so much, but giving them extra cuddles. My grandma mades quilts for all us grandchildren and great grandchildren and told us to use them not put them in a drawer to fall apart. I used mine until it started to come apart then I took it to the grand generation center and some ladies fixed it, now it hangs on the wall. I understand wanting to be with DH when he sees the doctor as my DH forgets alot of what is said.
    DJ--I agree, I think of you all as my friend and I talk about you all the time to DH and sometimes at work. Great NSV with the top. I think the skinny is in the eyes of the beholding.
    Janetr--Congrates on being released, but do not over do.
    Lisa--I agree you have done all you can and the rest is up to them. Sounds like you have been super busy. Glad that you are going to get the manager you wanted in place. Sounds like this other guy was not to be trusted.
    Terri--That is a great NSV about dealing with the chocolate. I agree it is a start with DH and hopefully it will stick and lead to more.
    Damit--I do not think that sounds selfish. My dad always told us he raised us and we can stand on our two feet. If there was anything left that was fine, but he enjoyed life long as he could. I feel that way also.
    Michelle--Love the duck, I hope he enjoys your yard.
    Mia--Sounds like you are doing better, I like the acting as if. Write good things about your day. I try and do that and have to stay more on point of doing it. Funny how I can make time for somethings and something I know will help I space off. One Day at a Time and I am better then I was last year and not as good as next year.
    Betty--That memorial sounds very moving.
    Pat--That could be considered a NSV for you, looking young enough to be his wife. Glad to hear DH is home and hope he is doing better.
    Mary--Hope you get fixed soon and can be on your way. I agree it is a beautiful place.
    KGallen--Welcome, you have come to the right place for support and friendship.
    Carol--How scary, so glad he was not hurt bad.
    Cat--Great news on the meds.
    Heather--I am glad things are coming together for the party. Excited to hear all about and see pictures. (hint)
    Time to finish and go home so can get my legs up. I have to be back at 6am so going to be a short night. Love each of you for your support and friendship.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE


    October Goals
    1. Weigh less at the end of the month then at the beginning.
    2. Log every bite.
    3. Stress less, Pray more
    4. Enjoy everyday. Look for the positive.