Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Marilyn, I am in agreement with what you've said…and Kim's response as well. You both and our Missy remain in my prayers and I so appreciate yours in my behalf.
I am so sorry you have to have more surgery done for the port. My heart hurts for you and others who must do these things.
Kim, I got an ice pack, some more pain relief roll on, the Tylenol/Ibuprofen mix caplets, yoga straps to help with some stretches. Yesterday, I was in the bed almost all day…and while that feels good to a degree, it also increases the weakness and pain from wallowing about and being useless!
Today: I am up at 3 AM…got my hard task shower….I think my tub shrank! LOL….I did as well as I could, feeling like a buffalo in a puddle, sitting on my stool….Oh well…that's something else I can perhaps improve upon. I just used the shower head thing and not my planned bucket and pitcher idea for now.
Cushions: I've bought more than I can count and the most comfy one is the donut one but even that is very brief relief. I went to see what Bob and Brad had to say about it and the pillow, doubled and sitting off the edge was recommended but like you, my legs are much too short to make that work. I got a travel size pillow and even it is too much…
I'm going to put coffee on and prep for my day. Blessings to all in this new day. Love and prayers…
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My BP was low this morning! 98/59 HR 57….oops. It's good, now that I've had some coffee….137/73…whew! I'll keep an eye on it.
I have my to do list ready, did my devotionals time….Will get to work in a bit on the list.
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Your low BP this morning was my normal BP for years. When I gained this weight it went up to normal range! I just took it and it's 117/68 which feels good for me! When I get it done at the doctor's I think it's higher because I am anticipating the pain that it is going to cause. I had that same idea too about putting a pillow on just one side, so I put my lumbar pillow that I keep on my chair under my left side and that seemed to work fairly well. I felt a bit off balance, but it wasn't too bad, that right side was still on the chair but most of my weight was on the left side. More often than not I just cross my leg and lean to the opposite side of the pain, that's been helping quite a bit. It's painful to cross my leg, but once I get it there it's not too bad.
Phew, we are 91 right now. Summer in the South! I'll weight again tomorrow and see where I am. I did do my weights, just one set yesterday, and just one house lap, just too fatigued and hard to catch my breath with my ambling little walk. The weights cause me to get short of breath as well, but I am going to keep them up and get stronger.
I was looking at some pre-Prime Day sales and they had a page turner remote for the Kindle. You clip this one thing on the side of the Kindle and you hold the remote and then just keep the Kindle in the holder or resting using the cover and then click the remote to change the pages. That looked so cool! I don't read using something to rest it on though because I have to hold the face away from Wade, otherwise the light keeps him awake. I also put it on the dark mode (dark background with white letters), not nearly as bright as the white background. They also had a nice t-shirt for $4.99. Some of the colors are part of the sale, but not all. I saw a green and a royal blue. I don't like my arms to show that much, but I guess for around the house it wouldn't be bad. Then I remember all the t-shirts I already have! LOL!
Have a great day my ladies. Love you
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I hope y'all are doing well today. I'm doing better with my breathing, but my right leg is a bit weak the past two days. God is so good and I am doing so much better than I had been! Looking forward to Bible Study tonight. Hope y'all are able to enjoy your own! Love you
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I've been down all week…I ordered some tablets from Amazon for back, leg pain but they are to be dissolved under the tongue. I didn't know that until just now….not sure I will use them.
I need to get some things done this weekend and be ready to vacate Monday for the bug guys and am not looking forward to that. We are expecting stormy weather Monday and driving in the rain makes me unhappy…driving on a clear day….makes me unhappy!
I'm going to check mail for the week and take trash to the dumpster….and see what I can get done today.
Prayers for us all…
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I think driving makes you unhappy! I can't blame you. I haven't driven since around 1989! Wade keeps trying to convince me to drive, but there is no way. If it scared me back then it surely scares me even more now! I'm sorry you aren't doing well. I used to use a melt-under-the-tongue migraine med, but found it had aspartame in it! Go figure because that is a migraine causer! But, it does get the medication into your system more quickly. I'd at least give it a try and see if you like it before making your decision. Two different meds I took had side ingredients that caused me a problem, not the med itself! Look at that on the box and make sure you aren't allergic or sensitive to the non-medication ingredients.
Tomorrow I have my CT scan on my chest. I hate missing worship but this time it couldn't be avoided. I tried to get a week-day appt but it was too far out and I needed the soonest appt they had. I'm hoping we can at least get the last part of the service if we can get home in time, we'll have to see.
Trying to stay cool in this extra hot weather. Be safe where you are, and trust God no matter what! He is faithful always.
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I have considered Bren asking them to admit me to hospital not only physical reasons…but now my husband has for the second time left for the weekend. He knows I'm not well and now he puts horrible emotional pain on top of everything else.
Sometimes I just want to pack a bag and just disappear.
He wants to separate. September will be our 33 anniversary. Been together 35 years. I tell you what really hurt me. He saw a nice looking lady walk by(he did not know I could hear him) ….he say wow we…I'm going to marry her she has a body like my wife use too….then he said bye missy i'm going to marry her….how do I process this? He quit his meds AGAIN!… I didn't want a divorce…but now I think my mind is changing….sad but true… He goes around quoting scripture and putting me down at the same time…and then he looks at me Friday and says I am leaving for a while ….teach you a lesson.
I have tried so hard and prayed so hard…
my heart breaks
thank you for listening
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Oh, Kim…you are so right! There are things I need to do….like appointments, car care etc. and it really takes valiant effort and much prayer to do those things!
I've been awake since midnight…have an order coming from Walmart this morning so will need to wait for a nap until I get things tucked away. I need to pack my overnight bag, tho I pray I won't need to skip out to a hotel tomorrow. I'll tend to the kitchen chores, do some decluttering and take care of me today….I managed to get the trash to the dumpster yesterday and that was a very painful task. I was so thankful to get it done!
This med I got says not to use for more than 7 days….oh well….I remember many years back on seeing a commercial for Excedrin…for headaches….and thinking "how does the pill know where to go, for which pain"?
Prayers for you today as you go for the CT scan….hope it's quick and easy and you're on your way again.
Missy, I am so sorry for the war raging in your household….spiritual and physical. God knows all the details and you stay in my prayers. This behavior of his and the hurt it causes is beyond your ability to change. It's been way too long since you had comfort and peace in your own home. My heart hurts for you and others in such situations. I myself, was in an abusive marriage for 12 years…and getting free was the best thing I had done outside of giving my heart to Jesus! There are mental defects…and there is evil….inflicting pain because you can get away with it.
I'm going to go play in the kitchen a bit. Sort the fridge and make room for the new things on the way shortly…..and have some coffee.
Today's stats: 241.2 114 128/78 62
Love and prayers for all of us today.
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Missy, what a mess! Are you able to talk to his doctor? Let him know what is going on and ask him if your husband is aware of what he is doing? They also need to know that he is off his meds again! You be who God wants you to be. Trust Him with all your heart and lay this at His feet. I can't imagine being in this situation, but God can, and He can give you what you need to be what He wants you to be during this time. If you have to pray continuously, asking God to help you think and act like He would - then that's what you need to do. He will give you peace and all you need for life and godliness (that's a verse in the Bible). My prayers and heart are with you!
Bren, you continue in my prayers as well! I hope that all goes well with the BB guy!
Feeling a bit off today, dizziness and fatigue. Hope to hear sometime today about the CT scan (which was a piece of cake!).
Love my ladies! Kim
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I was only "evicted" for two hours while he did his work, Kim. I didn't have to stay away the 24 hours like the first time. The heat sank me and I was in so much pain I could hardly move tho from sitting in my car awhile and then hobbling to the courtyard for the last hour. That part was much better tho the chairs are low and hard to get out of…like doing squats in reverse.
The pain was the worst yet and I was overheated and so ready for good rest, cool air and water…by the time I could get back in. Of course the bed was stripped and things out of place but nothing like the first time, praise God!
However…..I got to hear some birds,(had my aid in) see one blue jay and some cats….one I thought was Junior, going into the office back door. It was a female tho, Mary said there were two of them…sisters!! One of Mary's many rescues. She still feeds the "strays" twice a day, when she feeds her own and loves them like I do. Makes me feel much better about hiding from my two! I did tell Mary about them visiting again. I've only fed them once in about 3 weeks.
Here's my view at the table …how lovely those huge pecan trees are…Such a lovely spot….Had I gone there first and taken a cushion….I could have saved a bit of the agony I think!
Be blessed and at rest today…Love you all.
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How lovely. I'd want to be out there all the time - well, perhaps in the Spring and Fall! You might have done better with a cushion and staying there, but it would have been hot for you. Did you use the A/C in the car? Sitting in the car is hard for me, and getting in and out is difficult. If a chair doesn't have arms, Wade has to help me stand up! Boy, how's that for getting old!?
Still at 229.8 this morning! Phew. Wade made me a turkey casserole this morning (my chicken casserole but with turkey instead). That was lunch and will be dinner too! Way too good!
Love you.
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It was much cooler in the courtyard actually…due to shade and a nice breeze. I'll just go out there next time. I too, have trouble getting in and out of my car! We didn't get the storm on Monday so it was all good! We did get some rain last night but it was light. I am still in recovery mode…much pain, weakness, fatigue…
My chair is all wonky since the bug guy was here Monday. I'd not question him but I wonder if it was toppled by a mattress or something. It's real floppy and even more uncomfortable to sit on. It slants down and rocks a lot, making me whine more than usual. Oh well…I'm going back down for rest and reading time. My chores will wait for me I am sure. Love you lots….and thoughts of…mean prayers for you!
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I'm so glad you are resting. Moving around just a bit will help loosen up the arthritis pain, but nothing too much. I know when I am sitting down and I get up there is pain, but as I walk around it eases - then it get's painful again and I sit. Lately I've been lying down and napping in the afternoon, the fatigue is sometimes just too strong. I did get a result from the CT scan and it was something about a nodule being stable - ? I didn't know I had a nodule. I did some research and found that nodules aren't uncommon in folks my age, and that RA and recurring infections can cause them, so that is probably what happened with me. I sent a note and asked for more clarification since I didn't know there was one there and it must have shown up in another scan to know it's stable. I thought, at first, the girl who gave me the results was talking about my lymph nodes, but when I thought about it more I realized she said nodule in my right lower lung. I'm trusting and hoping that it isn't anything. I have a referral in to a pulmonologist, so we will see if they respond. Still waiting on the rheumatologist. At least there wasn't any pneumonia in the CT scan!!! Praise the Lord for that blessing, and I am thankful throughout this struggle knowing that the Lord has a plan and will work it out in His time for my good!
Love my ladies and I so appreciate your prayers and am praying for you as well.
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Am keeping up on reading all the messages - praying for all of you especially with so many health issues - we need to remember to lean in on God, letting Him be in control, but then applying what he tells us to do with regard to our health - he does give us instruction and we must obey if we truly love him.
Diaylsis is going ok - am 1 1/2 months into treatment and am finally not making the machine alarm go off every 5 minutes. It is a long time to be still on the bed - am used to getting up and moving around in that time frame but when connected to the machine that is impossible.
They are giving it another week or so and then it looks like I will have to have the port redone as part of the alarms that I am setting off is saying something is wrong with my port. So it will mean another operation.
Still dealing with problems re my butt - hard to sit due to hemorroids and other sores - praying that these will heal up soon which will make it much more comfortable sitting and laying down.
They tell me all my blood work that they take weekly is showing things are looking good - meaning that they have been able to get the toxins out and also reduce the water by 2 pounds each time. Seems they reduce it that amount and next time I need to have the same amount taken off - body is just trying to hold onto to much fluid.
Anyway taking it easy for the rest of today and then tomorrow supper time I go for another treatment.
Life has really changed in our house - but we are alive, loved by God and doing our best.
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Good morning sweet Sisters….
I do the short bursts of activity, Kim…and long for relief past what Tylenol can do! Within minutes, I am hunched over in pain! God will help me push thru!
I had a thought yesterday…ouch….that this sit bone pain started last year, when I got this new desk chair! I googled it and check this out! SO….I will consider my options. I'd kind of like to have one of the ball chairs and could have had one for what I paid for this chair. I may try one of the frame things with the ball I have…first. Pretty isn't always best! It was comfy at first but didn't stay that way and now that it's flopping about, it's even worse…Waaah! It's like sitting on a concrete block.
Yes, a desk chair can cause sit bone pain, also known as ischial bursitis, especially if it's poorly designed, too hard, or if you sit for extended periods. Prolonged sitting on a hard surface can irritate the bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs) cushioning your sit bones, leading to pain and inflammation. Duh!
A nodule? If it's "stable" that's a good thing…I'd want a simple list…1-2-3 and A-B-C….Simple is good in my book.
Marilyn, glad to see you check in. Thank you for encouragement and continued prayers. God bless and keep you in your journey.
I've got to get up and away from here for a bit…will see what i can find to comfort me and ease the pain somewhat. Love and prayers for us all today…
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OK….no new desk chair in the works yet…I am giving away this one tho…and have my extra shower stool in here with a cushion on it. Will try it for a few days along with some exercise to see if I can lessen the agony! Prayers are appreciated!
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Marilyn, it is so good to hear from you! I'm glad that you are doing well with dialysis! but the sitter pain. I have two hemorrhoids, both inside, but when they act up - it's a different kind of pain. I use Tucks but I keep the pad kind of tucked in so I can get all the benefit from it. With my gluteus tear and another one with a deterioration it hurts to stay in the same position for very long. Do the people who do your dialysis know that you have sores? Maybe they can put you in a position that takes the pressure off! Praying for you.
Bren, that's a really nice looking chair. How are you going to find one that won't hurt you? I guess you could look up the best chair that won't hurt your sit bone and see what you come up with! I wouldn't be surprised if there isn't a list for that! Yep, there are. I looked up, "the best chair that won't hurt the tail bone" and several came up!
Praise the Lord. A rheumatology office called yesterday, not one that I had expected. Apparently my ortho doc sent a referral to another office and they called yesterday. I have an appt with them on the 22nd of this month! I also have a televisit scheduled to talk to my NP about the nodule. They aren't uncommon in folks my age and if you have RA and infections in the lungs they are more common - that's from my research. I'm so relieved I don't have to keep trying to get someone to respond! It's kind of funny, when I was telling Wade about my frustration in trying to get someone to answer he said he would take care of it from now on, then about an hour later this office called! LOL! I don't know, I don't think he's scary!
I hope you are doing alright, Missy! Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers! Love you
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It is a nice chair…and as I mentioned…"pretty" but for my hefty frame and chronic back pain it's just not a good fit. Even with the added cushions. I have 3 different ones and none are comfortable for my major pain…I do a lot of shifting about….squirming like a 3 year old. That shower seat thing didn't work. It was much too low! The bar thing quit working on the chair and now it's too high! Booey hooey I'll keep looking and checking reviews…
That's funny! You have an advocate who gets things done! Oh yay! I need an advocate, a housekeeper and someone to do meal prep for me….or just need Jesus to infuse me with strength, an obedient spirit and the will and ability to do what needs to be done.
Love and prayers for us all….Texas is having massive flooding in the Hill Country…and so many have been lost. My heart and prayers are with the many in dire need.
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I hurts my heart every time I see the news about Texas! I saw a montage of the girls that were unaccounted for from the Mystic Camp - oh my, they were so young. This is a Christian camp so I am hoping that those young ones have given their hearts to Jesus. I still hope they are clinging to something down river and will be found alive, but the longer they don't find them the less likely it is they will be found alive! If they did give their hearts to Jesus they are rejoicing in glory now! Death is the last enemy, but oh the glory we find on the other side when our lives are surrendered to Jesus!
Wade and I both have been struggling with fatigue. I think that I am going to take the two pain meds together at night. The pharmacist said that they would put me to sleep if I took them together - well, that is exactly what I want them to do, put me to sleep and ease my pain so I can stay asleep! I took them a little closer together last night and was able to fall asleep about three hours earlier than when I take them separately by two or three hours. I took them 1.5 hours apart last night. I might try 1 hour tonight and see how that goes. I don't want it to knock me out, I just want it to let me fall asleep at a decent time! LOL!
I hope you find your chair soon! I have a lumbar pillow on mine, and for the most part it is pretty comfortable, but right now with my glute tear nothing is comfortable! I'm a squirmy thing like you!
Love you ladies,
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I've been going through an emotional rollercoaster. Husband decides to go to police office and file a report on me…a false one I might add. I even told him that I forgive him even though he showed no remorse for what he did. He has spent the last 4 nights at my daughters…this is the third time he has left.
Yesterday, I saw him at my daughters. We celebrated my granddaughter's 1st birthday. He said I will be home tomorrow…and then I get home and find that he texted me that he needs several more days away from me! I'm growing weary and losing hope.
Hard to believe today my sweet girl turned 1. She brings me joy every day. I am so thankful I get to watch her.
I have been fasting a lot and eating healthy. I no longer eat out. I have lost 8 pounds. I will continue my healthy journey.
The eye doc said I have no damage to my eyes from being diabetic. Thank God!….but are still bloodshot and pressure and pain behind my eyes. Doc seemed to think it was inflammatory from where I was sick for 2 months. It could have been the coughing too. I might have to get second opinion if they don't stop hurting.
praying for you all
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Missy, happy birthday to your grandbaby! I can't believe it's already been one year. I'm so sorry about your issues with your husband. Have you called his doctor to let him know what is happening? I'm praying for y'all. Give him to Jesus, Missy. Let go and trust the Lord so you can have some peace. I can't imagine Wade acting in that way, but I have a wonderful pastor and his wife who would give great biblical counsel and stand with me. Do you have a pastor that you can trust to give you good biblical counsel and stand with you? I hope you do because it would make a world of difference. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Oh, congrats on the weight loss!
I have my televisit with Jennifer today and will get some information on the nodule in my lung. From what I've read it seems to be common for people who have had pneumonia (and I've had a lot of that) and also have RA. The first thing RA attacks besides the joints is the lungs. We'll see what she says.
Woohoo, Wade made ribs yesterday in the crock pot, so will do that for lunch and then have my yogurt for dinner. Just two ribs last night was plenty for me. I had some roasted potatoes too. Wade had made quite a few a few weeks ago and we put them in the freezer, so they are super handy! I had less than 1/2 a cup of those. I'll do the ribs and applesauce for lunch. Yummers.
I am holding at 231 right now. I'm trying to be careful about what I eat to, Lord willing, bring it down again to 229.
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It's been much too long since I did the BBQ in the croc pot. That sounds delish!
I'm really feeling rough right now and I can tell I have some swelling with the added pain…ack! I'm getting up to putter about every 15-20 minutes…and will continue to do that. The pain is so bad I nearly cry, having to sit down on the toilet, work at the computer, pick anything up off the floor etc. God is aware of it all…all names, needs…as well as our sorrows and grief.
I'm having laundry picked up today….chose to not wait for 2 full bags. Making it easier on the driver and myself when it comes to putting things away! Prayers for us all in this new day we have been given. Love you!
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I have someone coming at 3:00 for the desk chair and stability ball….and have a new desk chair ordered. It is on sale…for "heavy" folks, double cushion seat. for now, I have one of my kitchen chairs in here….I can only stand about 10 minutes at a time but will make do until the 17th….when my new one comes and the assembly guy comes to put it together.
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Let's hope and pray this chair works for you. Praying you find relief from this pain quickly! I would be doing great pain-wise if this right side didn't hurt. Standing up hurts the most, and I can't get out of a chair unless it has arms I can push against! Moving around in bed is also painful, but praise be to God, it isn't my whole torso and legs anymore!
Well, I talked to my NP yesterday and it appears that rather than a nodule, there are fibrous areas around some of my air-sacs in my right lung. These are common if you have had pneumonia and the because I possibly have rheumatoid arthritis that is another contributing factor to these. It is called ILD, interstitial lung disease. She said that it is stable and even some of them looked improved, so praise the Lord for that. I haven't had pneumonia yet this year, so Lord willing more will improve. I don't think it will completely go away, but there are things that can be done to limit its growth. I'm glad it looks like Jesus will be returning soon! I saw on YouTube that there was a flash flood in New Mexico! Praying for the families affected and for our brothers and sisters in Christ who may be in the midst of it.
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Good morning all….
Thanks, Kim…I too, pray the new chair will be more user friendly! It's due to arrive on the 17th and my assembler is due at 5 PM….I did get an ice pack, finally in the freezer…and will use that today.
I am seeing the flooding in New Mexico, now in N. Carolina etc! So devastating! Not everyone is able to vacate and get to safety. Praying for protection and provision and above all, the salvation of those in the path of danger…None of us are guaranteed another day. So yes!….We need to BE ready!
The lady didn't come yesterday so I'll contact her today…several others want this if she changed her mind… I'm going to lay back down for a bit…the regular bug man is due this morning. He's about got the German roaches under submission! praise God! Then my BB guy comes Monday afternoon.
Prayers for this new day….for us all.
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Love that verse and saying!
Praise the Lord, we haven't seen any flooding in our neck of the woods. I can't believe how much flooding there has been in the past two years! We have a brother in the Lord in Raleigh which isn't very far from Durham, but no news is good news so he should be alright! We didn't get but a couple of downpours from Chantal, very little wind as well. Keeping our eyes peeled for tropical storms or hurricanes that may come our way. Our home should be alright, it's been here since 1946, but the flooding has been historic in other places so our faith is in God and we will get out if we need to! Just breaks my heart the lives lost and the devastation. More signs that Jesus' return could be soon.
Well, I'm sleepy and need to go and get comfortable somewhere. Walked around Wal-mart today and the pain was fine, just getting in and out of the car caused some pain, but not bad. My breathing was fair as long as we walked slowly. Wade enjoyed having me with him. We had fried chicken for lunch. It had been so long since we'd enjoyed it! It was yummy!
Love y'all.
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Me too! I snag a lot off my FB feed….
I got my nice nap…just got up, had a message from the lady…she's coming at 5:00 today….I've been kicking the ball around so will be glad to get it and this floppy (to me) chair gone!
My bug guy teased me about sneaking in on me last month…I was napping when he came so missed him. Whatever he's used on those bugs is working great. He was happy for the report.
Oh, it's been SO long since I was inside a Walmart….I remember the days tho! Now, I venture inside the Cash Savers about twice a year and all else is done by delivery. I'd like to poke around in the Dollar Tree but may never do that again. Hope you found your comfy spot for a good rest.
I'm going to grab a tea, my ice pack, my Kindle and hit the recliner for a bit…Be blessed sweet friends….
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We are getting a DG Grocery near us. The Dollar General has been there for a long time, but they are making it a grocery also which will make it easier to just pick something up that we suddenly realize we don't have - like the cheddar cheese we missed at both Wal-mart and Food Lion. heeheehee! We used to have a little grocery store just down the road from us, but they went out of business. The DG Grocery is only two or three minutes farther away! I have no idea what the new owners of the old grocery store are going to put there - I think that a neighborhood Wal-mart would be awesome, but there isn't enough room - boohoo!
I think that the meds that I'm taking at night to help with pain and sleep are making me sleepy during the day. I just want to lay my head down and nap, but I can't do that, Wade is making me a Reuben! Yeehaw!
Love y'all bunches.
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went for 3month diab.check She was happy that I lost 8 pounds by their scale…by my scale I have lost 11.
Intermittent fasting works!
I have made me a goal of 30 pounds!! ……and …..then set my next goal! I have a ways to go…but with the Lord's strength I can do it!!!!
prayers for you all
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A lighthouse for you, Kim!
Good for you, Missy! That's a good report…praying for healing, strength and good rest…for us all…
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