WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR JANUARY 2019

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Machka: Your grandmother sounds like quite a woman. So sorry for your loss. She has sown lots of her love of life in your heart. You look a lot like her. No recent photos of grandpa. Am I right in thinking he has gone before her?

    Yes, he went a good 20 years before her. She was 20 years younger than him, but she always loved him and wore her wedding ring. I think they're together again.

    M in Oz


    Machka I loved the photos, especially the generation pictures. What a lovely grandmother you had. If I am interpreting what you said correctly, your grandfather also lived to be quite old?

    Karen in Virginia
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,318 Member
    Machka - sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. Hugs!

    Kylia - Great news. Prayers continue.

    Heather - I’m sorry you couldn’t sleep worrying about food for your brother.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,262 Member
    :heart:
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,666 Member
    Machka - I am so glad you have posted those lovely photos of your grandparents. <3 The way your grandmother is beaming in the photos of you together - there's quite a bit of her strength and sense of adventure and love in you! And the photos of your grandfather = Edward S. Curtis stuff right there!

    These were your mother's parents?

    Sorry to hear of her passing, and sorry you couldn't be with her. You are bringing back memories of my own beloved grandparents this morning. <3

    (((HUGS))))

    Lanette
    Rainy & warm SW WA State
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Macha ~ You are blessed to have so many photographic memories of your grandparents. Your grandmother lived a long life in which I am sure she had a good effect on the lives of many others.

    Janet ~ What beautiful eyes your granddaughter has. A beautiful young lady.

    BnL ~ DH has made it clear I am to stay out of the situation. I think he does not want to acknowledge what may be going on. Anyhow, I will try to keep my mouth shut. Thanks for your thoughts on this! We have kind of looked after him when needed for over 25 yrs. We don't know the names of his doctors, lawyer, close relative (if there are any), etc. His wife (my dh's sister passed away when my 43 yr old son was one...she died after having a 5th miscarriage). He is a very, very private person. He would think we were intruding if we dropped in on him on a regular basis. So, I will do my best to let it be and just am happy can spout off to you if I need to.

    Carol in GA
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Karen in Va ~ Good advice.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    edited January 2019
    Machka9- sorry for your loss. Sounds like she had a long blessed life. I never knew my grandparents
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,211 Member
    <3Machka
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    edited January 2019
    RitaC21 wrote: »
    I recently read a quote regarding their weight loss challenge (can't remember who wrote it) and it said "Wake up each day with DETERMINATION and go to sleep with SATISFACTION". This will be my motto for 2019 and I'm hoping I can also receive lots of member's support to help me along this journey!

    I started reading the message boards and getting into the social aspect of MFP in May. I personally found that this group and a couple others I participate in are so motivational! Love your motto.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Allie High fat nuts like Macadamia & Brazilnuts can be nibbled on very slowly...and may help with your hunger as long as you know how many calories you are consuming. If you like them, of course. 20g is really low...hard to maintain...but some people really thrive on keto. <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    Today is World Braille Day!

    "The 4th of January is World Braille Day, as it is the birthday of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who invented the code in 1821. Braille helps to provide equal opportunity for many blind people worldwide."

    Cathy - Glad your lesson about the dishwashing liquid wasn't too expensive!

    Katla - Thanks for the recommendation. I haven't watched any of the Outlander series yet. We don't have Starz but I might be able to find it on Netflix or Amazon. I really got into the first few books but for some reason I haven't been as interested lately.

    Janet - The trees look so pretty with their coatings of ice. Like a glass forest.

    Bonnie - My brother drinks pickle juice for leg cramps. You can buy it on its own but he makes us all save the juice when we empty a pickle jar!

    Machka - Deepest condolences on the loss of your grandmother.


    I have to drive to Austin today to get my haircut but it's pretty out so Luna and I will have a nice long walk when I get back. After that Philip and I have to finish the pad for the greenhouse - we'll see what is left after all the rain we've had lately! I am looking forward to having the citrus tucked away safely so we don't have to move them around, as they are really heavy.

    Whatever you're doing, enjoy your day!

    -Yvonne in TX
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,724 Member
    Hi, had a lovely day with my brother and DSIL. <3:D
    We didn't go running because they got up really late, but that gave me time to knock off 300 calories on the rower before they appeared.
    We caught the bus into Brighton and explored all the lanes of little, independent shops. Had a coffee. DSIL bought some glittery shoes! :o
    Then we wandered a bit more (I nearly bought a vintage mirror) and I was beginning to despair about finding a low carb restaurant in that area. Everything but. Then one appeared. :D Perfect! My brother had cajun grilled chicken and a big salad.
    Caught the bus home and they left in the car. A great visit.
    DH was trying to put up a bracket for the tv in his room, but the screws wouldn't go in. I found a "handyman" for him on my phone who is coming on Monday. To relieve his frustration we went out for a very chilly walk by the sea. Beautiful sunset shining on the smooth water. So I'm calling the day 700 calories.

    Machka - ditto all the comments. A good life and a long one. Photos lovely. I also loved the ones of your grandfather's exploits.

    Viv - Sorry you are feeling sad. (((HUGS)))

    DH's younger daughter texted him at lunchtime to say she wants to come down tomorrow and meet him for lunch and a stroll along the front. I will let them get on with it on their own. She has been feeling miserable since a new man dumped her, she can't sell her hated apartment and she is feeling insecure in her job. I've never envied her position, being single and leading a very "young" lifestyle at 46. It's like she's never left her early 20s,.DH does worry a lot about his 'children'. He does his best for them. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • efricke1
    efricke1 Posts: 42 Member
    Whew-finally caught up!! I was so far behind in December that I just hopped on here.

    My blood type is B+ which is pretty rare. I sometimes get contacted by the Red Cross because they need that particular type. However, I haven't been able to donate in years. The test they use for iron always comes back too low. But when I have by blood tested by my doctor, I'm well within the range!

    In reading over everyone's words for 2019, I came up with Action for me. Maybe because I need to get into action and get my behind off the couch!! But I am also applying it to life in general. Sometimes I get too analytical and think about things too much without actually doing anything!

    I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. Not great, but it could have been a lot worse! Really paying attention to my food these past few days-my GI system has not been happy and I need to really clean things up.

    Speaking of GI issues, we spent a few hours at the Emergency vet clinic on January 1. Puppy was having a lot of issues in December that you do not want to hear the details about. He still wasn't doing great, so we went to the regular vets office today. Turns out he has Giardia-a parasite that is very easily treated. I wish someone had run the 10 minute test earlier!! I'm quite relieved to have an actual diagnosis!!!

    Somewhere, maybe on here, I heard about From Fat to Finish Line, which is like C25K but just for a mile:) I'm signed up, but haven't started yet. It has been raining here FOREVER, which hampers my outdoor exercise.

    I'm enjoying reading/catching up with all of you!!!

    Elizabeth GA
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited January 2019
    Machka9 wrote: »
    My grandmother passed away last night. She was 97 years old and lived a life full of love. She loved her Lord Jesus, her family, and many others she met. She was always very welcoming.

    She served with her husband in several pastorates for over 40 years. She taught herself to play the piano and organ and led a choir. She also taught Sunday School for well over 40 years and in later years she held a Bible study for seniors.

    She was a busy woman, an avid gardener, cook, and baker. She worked in a flower shop for many years in Alberta, and spent some time in summers for several years picking raspberries in lower mainland BC, often with me.

    She was energetic and healthy ... walked a lot, gardened (as mentioned above), ate a reasonably healthy diet, didn't smoke, didn't drink alcohol. My grandfather enjoyed mountain climbing in the Canadian Rockies, and she joined him on some of the hikes ... those with paths.

    This is her ...
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157705319874975


    And my grandfather, way back when ...
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157624449430564


    Machka in Oz

    So sorry for your loss. I know you were close with your grandmother and how hard it is for you not to be able to be there with your family. Big hugs.

    Janetr OKC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Lisa, thank you. The"thing" my granddaughter is referring to is coloring her hair blonde. She is naturally a pretty auburn color.

    Janetr OKC
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,666 Member
    edited January 2019
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Machka so sorry about your Grandmothers passing. Big hugs to you. But what a glorious life she led!

    My grandmother lived next door to me, and early on was easily one of my best friends. I never understood my classmates at school when they would whine about having to go to their grandparents. I went on many car trips in my grandma's cute gold Dodge Dart. She would inch up the hills and zoom down them! She also would tell me stories with her teeth out. Such a character she was💖.
    💗Rebecca

    Rebecca - thank you for sharing those wonderful memories! What fun for a child to ride around in that Dodge Dart like that!

    My paternal grandparents lived on the farm next door. A little bit of a hike across the fields or on the road, but I agree, Rebecca. Best friends! My grandma never drove but walked all over, sometimes a couple miles, to visit neighbors and take them goodies. She'd arrange for Grandpa to come pick her up. Some of my fondest memories are those neighborhood walks with her and the poor country folks we'd visit. There was no sin in being poor but living in an unclean/untidy home? Oh boy. Grandma scrubbed her kitchen floor every day and wore the pattern off! I'm not that driven, lol.

    Like Machka's grandmother, no smoking or drinking, a sweet little church going lady who was by no means a pushover.

    Lanette
    Cool & rainy SW WA State

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    Llll

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