WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2016

Katla49

Becca: Praying for your DH and your whole family.

Heather: You and Bea make a beautiful picture. Your DH is a wonderful Grandpa. He has a gift with children. You're lucky to have found one another. :flowerforyou:



We got a few chores done around the house today. I transplanted two hardy gardenia plants from large pots directly into the garden beside our front walk. I hope they'll thrive. Getting them out of the pots will be good, I think. They were in the pots because I could take them inside the garage if we had a cold snap. The past couple of winters have been remarkably mild so I'm taking the risk of planting them. If we have a real icebox next winter and they freeze, I'll start over. I'm not actually worried that it will come to that. Global warming seems very real these days for better or worse.

One of our new neighbors stopped by to thank me for the hummingbird feeder I bought for their young daughter. I could tell that it made them feel welcome & it was the right thing to do. I often think of nice things to do for people and fail to follow through. This time I followed through and I'm pleased.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."

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

DamitJanit

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Good Evening Ladies,

Karen, what a nice tradition the director as started. Congrats to you and DD on her graduation.

Janetr, so sorry for Jack’s problems. I do hope the injection will help. It really gets old living with pain.

Barb, great going on increasing your walking. It’s so nice that your DH is in it with you. Keep up the good work.

Sherylk, welcome. Please tell us a bit more about yourself to help us get to know you. Also we ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. This is a great place for support and information so come often and join right in.

Karen, thanks for the kind words. I hate it when I just don’t have time to find emoji’s and post with almost none. Everyone does seem to enjoy them and they brighten my day. Some days I only have time to read quickly and make a hasty post and run.

Margaret, I love ajuga and the picture is beautiful. We had it when we lived in Milwaukee and moved some from house to house until we moved back south.

Marcelyn, I am impressed that you are taking up the cello. I’m not musical at all and think it’s wonderful that people can play instruments. (I couldn’t find a cello.)

Joyce, sorry the day didn’t work out well. When people don’t stick to a schedule it screws things up for everyone else involved. At least you had a nice dinner. That was sweet of Charlie to dedicate the song to you!

Gloria, it was so good to hear from you. I’m glad things are slowly getting taken care of. I love your new picture. I wish you could come see us more often. ((((Hugs))))

CarolNC, does your pcp not flag it when it’s time for things like a mammogram or colonoscopy? Gosh mine sure does. I have a bone density test scheculed at his office and when I went for my mammogram the other day I figured out that I could have had them both done at the same time. The very helpful lady called my doc’s office to see if he would fax the referral for the bone density and he wouldn’t. That doesn’t make me real happy with my doctor. I should have the choice to do tests at any location I chose. Is that not right?

Becca, I hope your DH can be improved with some meds. That would worry me too and I am not much of a worrier. Sending prayers your way.

CarolGA, your DGD is a doll. They do grow up way too fast.

Heather, I love, love , love the pictures. Sure wish I could sit there beside you and Bea watching your DH play with the other grands. What fun!

to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

Had a long board meeting for the HOA this afternoon. For some reason I’m tired and will go to bed early. Today I got out a few things for the garage sale and need to get serious about it tomorrow. I have a nail appointment at noon so hope I can get some work done before that.I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you, DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

margaretturk

Becca prayers

Carol darling granddaughter

Heather love the pictures!

Margaret

pipcd34

stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 10.50min, 16.2amph, 151mhr, 2.9mi = 122c
OTHER- PHYSICAL THERAPY @ gym- 32min, 8 stretches, 1-2sets of 15 some w/5lb weights = 114c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.05min, 13.9amph, 140mhr, 1.4mi = 71c
ride dome 2 hm- 16.45min, 130ahr, 155mhr, 9.5amph, 2.6mi 12mph winds!!= 184c
total cal 491

KetoneKaren

Carol I agree with Heather UK. Your beautiful granddaughter looks like you!

Heather UK What joyful pictures of your wonderful family. That Bea!

Becca More prayers.

DJ ❤️

Katla in Oregon I love Gardenias! I hope yours make it.

Margaret The ajuga is lovely.

Joyce You & Charlie are in my thoughts and prayers.

Here is a picture of my granddaughter Jillian, age 7. She is in the middle.

Karen in VIrginia

tryingtolive1

Becca you are in my thoughts. Virtual hugs heading your way.

All the pictures are beautiful.

Pip happy belated birthday.

Have a good night ladies.

Anne from Wisconsin

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

RED NOSE DAY! CUTE!

jmkmomm

I have been thoughtfully been reading your posts all day long just loving every one of you. Everyone is so different but yet the same. Yes, surgery 1 PM tomorrow. He did not approve of his clear liquids at all until I convinced him to drink some warm broth and then he had 2 cups of that. So I have a bowl of cherry jello in my fridge that I don't want and neither does he. Daughter should be driving up any moment. We will face time with the grand kids tomorrow morning.

Becca, so sorry about your hubby.

Joyce, Indiana

janetr7476

DJ (Janet #1) wrote: "Janetr, so sorry for Jack’s problems. I do hope the injection will help. It really gets old living with pain."

Thanks, Janet, Jack says he thinks it is feeling better already and the doctor told him it might be several days to a week before he would realize the full benefit, so hopefully this will be a big help.

Janetr (#2 ha!) OKC

GodMomKim

Hi gals,

Gloria in WA – glad to see you… when I did not have internet, I found that I could use the wifi at Starbucks, I had to have a Starbucks card so I put $5 on one, and then just hung out and used the wifi… but I had my own laptop and I am not sure if you have a laptop or if you are using the computer at the Library too.

Miriam – glad you are lurking, sending ((((hugs))))) congrats on the first of the many (hopefully) graduations

Becca – sending good thoughts

Larissa – where is the boot???? Get those base lines done!

Heather – great pictures! Cute umbrella and while this is not what I was supposed to notice but DH has a cute bum.

Joyce thinking of you now and both of you tomorrow…. I am glad that you got DH to try some broth as jello and coke did not sound good to me.


Well my garden club had a big party yesterday, I made a bunch of biscotti for it, had left overs so am bringing them to another garden club event tomorrow – the goal is none hanging about…. I do love them.

My arm/shoulder has still not gotten better, I was getting worried as it had been 2-3 months – but my insurance has a $1,000 deductible and co-pay so a dr. appointment would be all on me, I checked in with a friend that is a Dr. of physical therapy and so she checked me out and says rest! How the h e double toothpicks am I going to rest? But I will try to take it easier on that side…. And ice – now ICE I can do – LOL

Smiles.

Kim from N. California

exermom

Did a Cathe Legs with Weights and Barre DVD today. this DVD uses the gliders. Boy they sure do make the exercises feeel differet in a good way. The plan for tomorrow is to do a rebounding DVD

Volunteered at the Green Room today. I would really like to go see the show that's playing, but Vince isn't interested, and I have to depend on him. Oh, I can't wait until this "no driving" restriction is lifted. Had Lynette bring me home since Vince was at shooting. Made the cake for Mexican Train. It's in the shape of a train. I know I made it once before and it's REALLY hard to transport to the gal who always wants it at her house. Since it's going to be here, I figure that I'd make it because I didn't have to transport it any. I made a chocolate cake so that Vince will eat it.

then vacuumed out the spa and steps to the pool. By then the cake was finished baking so I took it out of the oven. There are quite a few steps to cooling it.

This afternoon I went to the audiologist about my MRI. Seems I have a tumor growing on one of the nerves in the inner ear. He's recommending I see a specialist in this area. then home for dinner. Carol - I believe he's with Wake Forest Baptist

Marcelyn - good for you learing the cello

Joyce - how sweet of Charlie! He really does love you a lot

Gloria - so glad to see you!

Carol - I had neer heard of livermush until I moved down here! Have fun at the festival

Rosie - happy birthday to your daughter. Sounds like you have a grand birthday planned for her. Now give ... where is dh going to be working?

Becca - oh no! sending prayers and lots of them

katla - what a nice thing you did for your neighbor, to have bought that feeder

Welcome everyone new!

Kim - sure do hope you're feeling better fast.

Michele in NC

Annr

Thanks ladies (((hugs))) Rec'd a call from the transplant coordinator, and his blood numbers were (quote) terrible, so driving to Portland tomorrow at about 10am for ultra-sound and possible liver biopsy. Husband is ok from the fact that he is yellowish and dealing with some bright yellow urine, feeling tired. Hopefully they can get some questions answered, and they won't just send us home to await results. 4 hr drives aren't fun for this gal! (((hugs))))
Becca

skuehn48

Hi ladies: Got my DXA scan done yesterday. Won't get results for about a week. Last one in 2011 was normal but have been on prednisone pretty regularly for the past four years so we will see. DSis who broke left ankle and shattered right heel went in for checkup today and was told another 4-6 weeks non-weight bearing. The surgeon here gave her a referral for a doc at UC Davis so they are headed home next week. He also gave her a prescription for aquatic therapy so she will get to start that.

Becca - Hope it is an easy fix for your DH. Lots of worry for you though.

Gloria - Glad to see you back if only briefly.

Miriam - Glad you are lurking.

Marcelyn - I really admire you learning a new instrument.

Kim - You need to take care of that shoulder.

Pip - Happy belated bday!!!!!

Heather - Lovely pics.

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

Marcelynh

I think the cello is going to require a lot of patience. I am working on just bowing right now. Learning to hold it properly is enough to drive me crazy. lol I am doing all my practice in front of a mirror and trying to keep my bow horizontal, in the "sweet spot" etc. No fingering... shoot I'm just trying to master the stroke direction changes. There's a lot to take in.

The young kid who rented me the cello was quite encouraging. He said it would probably take me longer to "get it" than a younger person but I wouldn't give up as easily as older learners tend to have more patience than the young kids. He did suggest that I find a simple song, a real classical song to work on rather than the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star stuff. He said a simple version of a song will be more rewarding and give me a sense of accomplishment. Of course I'll still do the Twinkle Twinkle stuff but I think he may have a point.

I'll be looking for a teacher soon. I'm sure I'll need one if anything to help me get that bow holding and body position down. Right now everything feels strange. How the heck do you keep the cello from cutting into your thighs? lol I know... lose the thighs... I'm trying! I'm trying!

It POURED again today and we are expecting rain all day tomorrow. The creek behind us is flooding again and cars are under water. *sigh* I'm glad it's not drought here anymore but I'd rather the rain came gentle and slow and not the torrential downpour we've had each time this year. We got six inches today alone.

Marcelyn
Bowing in Houston through the rain.

janetr7476

Annr wrote: »

Thanks ladies (((hugs))) Rec'd a call from the transplant coordinator, and his blood numbers were (quote) terrible, so driving to Portland tomorrow at about 10am for ultra-sound and possible liver biopsy. Husband is ok from the fact that he is yellowish and dealing with some bright yellow urine, feeling tired. Hopefully they can get some questions answered, and they won't just send us home to await results. 4 hr drives aren't fun for this gal! (((hugs))))
Becca

Oh, little sis, wish I were closer and could help. I could drive you all around with hubby. I've crossed half the country several times all alone. We love you and are praying for you and hubby and boys. Biggest (((hugs))) ever. Let us know if you find out anything tomorrow.

Janetr OKC

janetr7476

Joyce - know that we will all be there with you and Charlie tomorrow in spirit and I will for sure be sending up prayers at 1:00 pm. If you get a minute, give us a quick update. Big (((hugs)))

Janetr OKC

Katla49

Becca, I'll be thinking of you and your DH tomorrow. I hope the Doctors are brilliant & know just how to solve the problem. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

cityjaneLondon

Oh my word! Becca, Joyce, and other people with medical worries and stresses. Michele. Janet. Anyone I've forgotten. Also to those whose loved ones are struggling with addictions.
Sending hugs and loving thoughts. I think about you all every day. This community is a big thing for me.

Up early. Talking to you. DH asleep. I'll take him up a cup of tea in a minute.

My brother and wife are coming for lunch today. I am so delighted as it's 6 months since we've seen them. I'm going to give him the £20 that somehow didn't get on his restaurant voucher card. Then try to get my money back, but I'm not holding out much hope. :ohwell:
I have made the entertaining easy, but I have washed the upholstery covers on the couch! It's funny how you only notice these things when someone is coming. Still got to spot clean DH's couch.

My old schoolfriends will be back from their trip now. I hope it went well. I did get one frustrated text from my Portsmouth friend to say my annoying friend was badgering her about me and her going over to her place in France. :sad: Luckily I will be in Spain on the suggested date.

Love to all. Heather UK

Gloworm46

BECCA - what hospital are you going to in Portland? I am so sorry to hear about DHs New liver problems. Don't worry about any of us - please just focus on keeping yourself strong so you can deal with whatever comes of this setback. Love to you and DH.

Gloria in sunny with clouds WA

Gloworm46

Thanks to those who commented on my new/old photo. For some odd reason when I signed in yesterday MFP used this 6 yr old photo rather than the one that was posted before. Also most of My Meals that I had saved are missing.Obviously the MFP cyber ghost is lurking again!