Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Praise the Lord. Oftentimes if I weigh in the afternoon I've gained from in the morning, so that could be part of the difference in weights. If you didn't wear the same clothes or had your shoes on at the doctor's office and not at home, that's extra weight. Wade weighed one time and I told him to take a couple pounds off for his jeans - he didn't believe me, so he took off the jeans and lost two pounds! I usually take 1/2 a pound off for my summer clothes and a pound for my winter clothes. I only wear jeans when I go out, otherwise I'm in capris or sweatpants! LOL! Praise the Lord, you are doing so well. I like that you have short goals that you are aiming for. I'm sure you will hit that 30 lbs before you know it!
I've been wearing my leg wraps yesterday, last night, and today, so hopefully it will push out some water. I did get up to go to the bathroom three times last night, so maybe it's working! I'll weigh tomorrow and see how it worked.
My taking the two pills together to help me sleep at night isn't working - at least not for about 3 hours after I take it, so I might just go ahead and take it with my other pills at 8PM and see if I can't get to sleep by 11. If this doesn't work I'll ask the doctor if I could just take the muscle relaxant - I know that one puts me to sleep!
I hope you have a blessed weekend. Draw close to Jesus! Praying for you gals! Love you
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Happy Tuesday, my beautiful lovelies! I am hoping you are doing alright. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
I have an appt with the pulmonologist on Aug 7th - woohoo, very quickly. It's nice to not have to call a referral to find out if they got it! Praise the Lord.
I'm having a not good breathing day. It's not terrible, but my chest is feeling tight and I have to take deep breaths often, and on occasion the breath doesn't want to catch, but that isn't much of an issue today. I got on the computer earlier but was so sleepy I got off and went back to bed!
Love you ladies!
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Okay, I am getting concerned. If you are able, please let me know that you are alright. Bren, I am going to text you tomorrow if I don't hear from you today! I hope you are alright. I'm praying for y'all.
I'm having more breathing issues today and a bit more pain as well, just trusting Jesus from strength and if it be His will, healing.
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So sorry my friend! I'm here, just in so much pain that my minutes at the computer are few and far between! The guy from Angi's is due tomorrow at 5 to put my chair together.
I had trouble breathing this morning…and getting up took more prayer! I did manage to get the dish washer dealt with, laundry bag dragged to the bedroom and the trash to the dumpster…ack!
Hey! I thought of texting you today! LOL….I can do that from the relative comfort of my recliner….It's still painful….but a little less than this hard dining chair!
I love you…and you are in my prayers too…daily! Glad you have that appointment set up! I'm off for a tea and some TV time….
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Oh, praise the Lord, I am so happy to hear from you! I know it's hard so if you want to just text me - go for it!
Went to the dentist today and everything looked great, just a wee bit of nerve showing that was causing some sensitivity. They painted something on it and it should be fine for awhile. Now Wade's tooth…. no more putting it off, he needs a cap!
We do have a Health Saving's Acct which Medicare says you aren't allowed to have. I asked the insurance company we worked through and they said that you could have one as long as you don't use it for medical bills. We use ours for dental and vision appts, and that's fine because that isn't covered.
Well, time to get my yogurt and apple. We got pizza for lunch. Wade gets me a thin crust so there isn't as many carbs! We'll freeze the rest and then have it when we remember it for later! LOL!
Love you!
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Pizza….I've been wanting some but haven't had any since I gave away my stash of personal pizzas awhile back. Just for fun I build one at Papa John's on occasion and back out when it comes to check out and it's $39.90 before delivery fees! LOL…Crazy!
I have my new chair…figured out how to lower it and I love it. It's the lower back, very nicely stuffed seat and super comfy. I am praising God for the means to get it! It was a couple who came nd they had it together in a bit under 30 minutes!
Medicare: I don't qualify. I would if I didn't have my savings from work…but there's a limit to assets. my assets have dwindled greatly thanks to medical care, 2 hospital runs, 2 rounds of bed bugs and replacing furniture items due to said bugs! BUT…I am so very thankful I had it to work with! God is SO good to this old girl!
Dental: Ack! My last venture….in July of '23…that was a hunk of savings too! Almost $700 to have two pulled! I'd be OK to never see him again!
I need to go cobble dinner together…I am not sure what that will be just yet…just know I am ready for it!
Have a good evening! Prayers for solid, sweet rest and comfort for us all…in Jesus!
Here's my chair…a perfect fit…
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Wow, that looks comfy, like it gives you a hug!
Another wow, we automatically got Medicare, before they ever asked about income. Our Social Security will change if we add a certain amount of income per year, but there were no questions about Medicare! I did get a Medigap policy which has been a blessing with all of these high dollar tests I have been going through. Even though Wade hardly ever sees a doctor, he is going to get it too because you never know when there will be an emergency. It covers pretty much everything that Medicare doesn't cover except the $20 or so co-pay at the doctor's office. So far that is the only bill that I've gotten because they don't take that when I go in there. Your savings may be down enough that they might cover you now. That is just so odd!
I'm having a lot less trouble with my breathing today compared to the last three days. Today there hasn't been any issues - God is so good!
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I like that…the hug idea! I like that it doesn't rock like the other one and I always felt like I was slipping off the end of it. I have managed so much better today. It's been about 2 months with the extreme pain but it's not so debilitating with this chair. It's 2 PM and no nap needed yet! I am blessed!
I am praying for improvement in my pain levels in the days ahead. I did my 5X15X4 moves today, some using my 2 pound weights that feel like 5 pounders. LOL…I am a weak girl at the moment.
I only have regular Medicare and oops…I meant Medicaid! I don't qualify for that. My Medicare was activated automatically when I turned 65. I pay $21 co pay for Dr. visits plus some if I am in the donut hole with my insurance. I'm there now and paying more for my meds until my deductible is reached.
I need to schedule appointments for all of my providers but need to be able to walk in before I set them! I'm hoping by mid September or so…I'll get on the stick and do what I need to between now and then. I've been waiting to feel better, to have Natasha and hubby come to connect my printer too. I really miss having it. I was plenty happy with my HP prior to this one…all this "smart" junk just irritates me….leave some things alone already!
My BP has been higher the past week or so and I think the pain levels and the sodium from canned soup both played a part in that. Oops…Several nights, I had a can of soup for dinner. Same last night. It's sad that there can be SO much sodium yet it's not salty? What's up with that?
Lunch today was the rest of my Lloyd's BBQ pork on a bun with some chips. I'm thinking a beef patty on the GF grill and steamed veggies or a salad for dinner. I have a box of burgers that are a beef/pork blend as well. I can throw one of those on the little grill, frozen, and still have dinner in less than 10 minutes. Hooya!
Have a good afternoon! So glad the breathing issue has eased some…Reprieves are a blessing! Love and prayers for us all…
I saw this on a post and would like it! Aldi's has this and other lovely seafood things I'd like to try….
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Take away the peppers and I would like that shrimp concoction! LOL!
Praise the Lord the chair is helping with the pain! I know you know there are low sodium soups out there, are you choosing those or do they just taste that bad?! I don't like soups that aren't creamy and thick so I rarely eat a canned soup. We have some Campbells Chicken Noodle for when Wade gets sick, he likes to eat those then. I know, Marilyn, canned anything isn't necessarily good for us - but we always use those things in moderation! Most of the time we make our own soup! It's pretty easy in the crock pot! I'm having a Reuben for lunch today. The sauerkraut is very good and the pastrami is from the deli (although Wade says that even those are filled with nitrates) - again, in moderation! The rye bread is the only bread I eat so that is in moderation as well. There is more meat, sauerkraut and Swiss than there is bread! I don't use bread for hot dogs or hamburgers or bbq. I haven't even been using my low carb tortillas as much as I used to - usually with peanut butter if I want a quick snack at night. Well, that was more than you ever wanted to know about my eating habits!
Ugh, my weight is going back up again. I got down to 229 but am up to 232 again - changing nothing! I've actually had more steps in the time it's started to go up, but that's just my body! I keep praying I won't see 240 again though! Oh, my BP is doing really good, which isn't odd for me. Yesterday it was 117/68. It's higher at the doctor's office because of the spike of fear I have for the pain I'm going to feel! Pain will raise your BP! I hope you are able to bring yours back down to those good numbers again. I'm so proud of how you have brought your glucose down too - sometimes too far down 😯- but better than those sky high numbers you used to regularly have. You dun good!
Have a blessed weekend and especially a blessed Lord's Day. Love y'all.
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Good morning!
I really slept in after a couple of wake ups last night where I read for awhile before going back to sleep. I actually had no nap yesterday for the first time in a very long time so that was nice! I was able to spend a great deal of time at the computer for the first time in a couple of months, yesterday and am so glad for this chair!
I'm thinking I could do that shrimp thing with the goods I have in my freezer! I love the peppers so like with kale, I'd eat your portion. LOL…Me and Missy will do the veggies.
Soup: no…I don't choose the lower sodium soups. I get the Progresso, have a few favorites and haven't made HM soup in much too long! I use sodium free broths, and loads of lovely veggies in my HM and will aim to do that soon, as I love soup anytime at all. A favorite is my kale and white bean soup. I should toss some things in my crock pot.
Thank you! My Dr. was pleased with my lower range of glucose numbers as well…He said I could go on one of the patch systems but I didn't want to…I'm OK with checking manually and the finger stick. This was mentioned after my hospital run in September with the crash at 24…that was awful! I just need to e really aware of what I' up to. LOL…
Peanut butter! I don't have it often but the crunchy honey roast is my favorite but hard to find these days. I currently have the store brand extra crunchy. I like it on celery with some dried cranberries.
Reubens! That's a memory trigger! David would make those for us. He was a great cook and we'd trade weeks…I never got him trained to clean up well but the guy could cook. The first thing he ever made for us was chicken enchiladas. When we did nachos, he'd call one corn tortilla a nacho. Hard to believe he's been gone since 2018. I was so thankful he was saved and ready to go home. I loved him deeply. He and Laura came down for Mom's funeral in 2013…and that was our last time to see each other. He told my boss that he loved me more than ever….That was precious to me.
Last night, I did a burger patty and the last of the mediocre onion rings on LC Italian bread. Not very tasty. When I am a bit more perky, I'll sort that fridge and deal with some real veggies and see what I can do up to break this current trend…..tho the grab and gobble method works when I am incapacitated.
Today's stats: 245…112…135/76 62
Have a blessed weekend ladies! Love you! Here's another trail I can see our Missy on! I have memories of a favorite of mine in Irving!
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Yeah, Missy always did like the heavy vegetation on her walks! I hope you are able to keep taking those walks, Missy! I was able to get a whole 4 house laps today (maybe 150 steps) before my breathing go a little bit difficult. I quit when I start having trouble. That is one more lap than yesterday. I won't walk tomorrow because I will get four back and fourths from worship tomorrow. I often break 1500 steps when we have worship services! If I have to use the restroom between Bible Class and Worship Service, I may get six! I almost never have to do that though. 😉
Oh, I love that 112 - awesome! When you get the "diet" under control (less processed) then you should start seeing that weight go down. You can do it, it wasn't that long ago you were in the 220's!
I hope you are doing well, Marilyn, and feeling even better as you make the changes you need to make. Love you, sister.
You too, Missy! Let us know how things are going. Y'all are in my prayers. 🤗 (that's hugs)
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Thanks for the vote of confidence! I did knock off the canned soups from the shopping list for this week, as well as a few other items. I will make some soup or cook some beans when my back relaxes somewhat. I know the excess sodium messed with my fluid levels as well, causing an increase in the weight again. I will work on that.
The house steps are most of what I get…30 at a time, and maybe twice a week to the mailbox and back or to the car, to take trash to the dumpster every week or two…The Triple A guy said to drive it a couple of times a week to keep the battery functioning and tires good.. My Mom had the same issue when she quit driving. When she passed and my brother came for the car, he had to jump start it.
Can you believe it's nearly August? Wow….time slips away quickly. I do look forward to Fall and perhaps will be inclined to get outside more, reckon?
I'm headed over to Amazon to poke around, order my testing supplies etc. Hope your day is blessed and the Joy Sparkers abound. Love and prayers…I'd like this mug…
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I like that mug too! I have a couple of mugs with Christian thoughts on them. Good girl for taking off the canned soup! I bet you will find some of that weight falling off.
Tomorrow I see the Arthritis doctor and hopefully will learn if that includes Rheumatoid arthritis. There are meds that can be given for that which should help with my lungs as well. I can't take any OTC arthritis meds so I hope he can give me something that won't hurt my tummy if it isn't RA. Other than that right side and my hands, my other arthritis is doing really good. I think the right side is the bursitis which the Ortho doc waved off because there were so many other problems at the time. Praying for wisdom for the doctor and some answers for me! Breathing good today!
Praying for y'all every day. Love you
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Prayers for an informational, useful report from your appointment today. Hope too, that you get what you need for some relief. So glad the breathing was better for the day!
Today will be day 6 since I've had my chair (well, at 5:30)…and I have a lot of improvement with the sit bone pain, the back pain is really extreme what with 5-6 weeks of way too much bed rest for the comfort so that will take more time and some work to improve. Getting some weight off will help for sure.
I got my supplies ordered from Amazon and ordered a small rice cooker and ice pick as well. My sonic ice is half a bag of melted, refrozen block and i don't want to waste it! I haven't used an ice pick in over 40 years. LOL…I'm thinking I can do small batches of soup in the cooker as well as rice. I have a bag of Jasmine in there to play with.
I'm going to lay back down for another couple of hours since my sleep was a series of naps…Have a blessed day!
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I was running in my yard and somehow took a nosedive and landed on my concrete. I got hurt pretty bad. Scraped up and bruised all over. I fractured my first bone ever…which is in my wrist. They said no broken bone on foot which is scraped up very bad and bruised…but I cannot walk on it without really bad pain…ugh. Left hand is pretty much useless to me right now…. typing with one hand ugh…please pray for quick healing…i cannot watch my sweet granddaughter and her other grandmother is watching her which is heartbreaking to me…circumstances id rather not talk bout…please pray …I have been having a very hard time emotionally with things at home too…but I have gave it totally to God…and just trusting in him….He will work it out….
Through it all…I trust him and get my strength from him
To GOD BE THE GLORY
hugs and prayers
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Oh, Missy, I'm so sorry! I pray that your foot will gain strength quickly as well as your wrist and the bones will heal well. Someone told me once that I am not responsible for what other people do (or say), but I am responsible for what I do or say. No matter what anyone does to me, my response needs to be what Jesus expects. It sounds like you are moving in the right direction and I'm so glad, you will have so much more peace trusting in Him and just being who He wants you to be despite what others are doing around you. You and your situation are in my prayers! Big Hug!
Bren, I'm so glad that that chair is working well for you! Yay! The appt went well today. The PA asked a lot of questions. There are no definitive answers yet, but hopefully the blood tests will show us something. I do have osteoarthritis in several places. My back is hurting from quite a few steps today, but rest will help that. I'm amazed at God's touch and that I am doing so well for all the things that are wrong with me. I don't know what was up with me at the doctor's office, but I kept cutting up, making joking comments and pretty much had everyone smiling or laughing! I like that, it's good to bring joy!
Well, it's time for a snack (I'm going to try a Chomps beef stick). Love my ladies!
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Missy, you are in my prayers as well, sweet sister….for speedy healing, renewed strength, God's comfort and peace in the days ahead. Gentle hugs….
Thanks, Kim! It's been such a relief and real blessing! Ordering online, one isn't always sure of quality and comfort but this one checks all my boxes and I thank God for it. I am very thankful for the blessings in my spot.
Humor is a gift…the lighthearted, joyful type. Glad you had a spark of joy to share. Mine often runs to "where do you want this shot (or blood draw?)…"in your arm?" Nobody complies…ever.
I played in my kitchen a bit…did my spices this morning so far. I suppose I considered actually cooking when I got them all. Had doubles on chili powder, ginger, cilantro and have misplaced a chives. I put the new bottle of ginger in the give away box, tossed the oldest cilantro…and will play some more as I move along into this day.
I rested well last night…and am thankful. Those full nights are a bit rare but hoping for more as my pain improves. I still aim for a more normal sleep pattern with less daytime napping. It makes for a more productive day when I can stay upright longer.
Wishing you all a beautiful, blessed day…Love and prayers.
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Yay, for a good nights sleep. I actually had a really good nights sleep - a little over 9 hours. I woke at 7:30 or so and decided to just lay there for a little bit and fell back to sleep until 9:21! I'm on the computer a little later than I'm normally on here. I still need to do my Bible Study, I'm working from a book by Herbert Lockyer: All the Divine Names and Titles in the Bible. Very interesting. We got the books we have from our local thrift store or from an on-line thrift store. We found the best deal on the books we wanted at a store called Alibris and then a friend uses one called Thrift Books. So, if you need a book, those two places are very good. My book was used - good, but it is in excellent condition. They have all kinds of books! I usually use the e-books, but it's easier to study from a real book!
Well, I need to get busy. I'll talk to y'all later. Love you
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I had a rough night last night. I was down for 9 hours but only slept 3. It may have been the diet Coke I had with dinner? I haven't had one in many months and that was the only thing I did different. My back is screaming this morning so I need to work on that today….among other things. Glad you had a good night! I know they are a rarity as far as good sleep goes. Doing my 5x15 moves helps.
I did pizza last night…on bagel thins. I'd let my pretty peppers go to waste so only salvaged parts of 3 and some sliced onion with the pepperoni. Nothing to write home about but it was OK. Lunch was a hobo packet…with potato, onion, the pepper and smoked sausage. That was tasty.
I need to get trash out, check mail, vacuum and clean the kitchen. I'll get to it shortly. I didn't make coffee. I've been drinking less of late.
Have a good day at your spots, Ladies….
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One of the questions that the doctor asked me was if I drank caffeinated drinks - only occasionally, and it usually takes me two or three days to get my Zevia or a Coke finished. When we get something while we are out I usually get a Sprite-type drink - I think they are de-caf and colorless, but not sugar-free. That happens once every four or five months! I know that caffein is a diuretic and I am so dry anyway, so I changed to de-caf. It seems to have helped a little with my skin. I have some gummies that are beet root for hair, skin, and nails. I don't need help with my hair, it and my nails are strong and grow quickly, it's my dry skin I need help with.
My BP was 116/78 this morning. My weight 231.8 yesterday.
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There was a time in my life that I could drink coffee until the cows came home…but since retirement, my 4 cups is more than sufficient and now there are days I do one mug or none. Diet sodas are a rarity and my tea…less than once a week.
Last night was a really good one! I slept deep and solid, got up at 3 AM and am feeling better. I'll make further attempts at that chore list today.
I read your other post and this being a sin sick world, there are many things that still shock/surprise me! They bring sorrow to our hearts as well, knowing there are so many still lost in the darkness and yet content to be there.
Oops…I forgot my PM insulin! My glucose check is only 152….so I'm OK with that. God is good to this old girl! My weight has slipped back up to 248…I need to buckle down now. BP is good…at 120/72 58. We're good!
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Oh yay, BP right on the button! The weight you can change more easily - 🤨 did I really say that??? Okay, not so easily, but we do have more control over that than other things!
I tried to get into my patient portal at Lab Corp, but none of their links are working right now - perhaps that's a sign I don't need to know just yet what the results are - or it's simply the site is down! LOL! I like to be ahead of the game.
Super tired today. Got up twice to use the restroom last night. The last time I took the gabapentin and tramadol together it did this as well, I felt more wired than tired! heeheehee! Won't do that again.
Ugh, my hands have been painful the last few days, as well as my left shoulder - hmmm! I hope I'm not having some sort of relapse. Everything else feels just fine though (well, except for that right side).
Love y'all. Have a restful and blessed weekend.
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I'd be happy to see 200 again….and that's not lightweight by any means! I know I'd feel much better, have less pain and mobility issues….One can hope…always.
I got notice of a camera ticket, supposedly me, speeding….in another state! And driving a black Ford pickup! Ack. I read online that it can affect MY license etc. if not paid so it's up to me to prove it wasn't me. The tag number is the same as mine! The fine was $150 and is now $300 with additional fee for non payment. This is crazy! I'll take a picture of my car, with MY tag and info to slip in the mail. I may be able to contest it online…I'll check that out.
OK…I was able to do my statement online. Hope that takes care of it. Perhaps I can go back down for a nap before I get up for real….Love and prayers…
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Wow, that's really scary! Your license plate should have the type of car that it is registered to in the records. Could they not see that you don't drive a truck at all? That's weird. When you watch the cop shows they always say that license plate is registered to this or that vehicle and that's how they know they got either a stolen plate or a stolen car! I hope that that statement works for you!
Super hot for us, 91 today. We are going to do Zoom services tomorrow because it will just be too hot to hold them in the building. I just sit in front of my fan.
Ugh, both hands and shoulders are hurting the past couple of days. Praise the Lord not super bad, but I do have to watch how I use my hands and shoulders.
Love y'all. Have a blessed Lord's Day!
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Good morning sweet Sisters!
The truck is in Washington…you'd think they'd make note of that! I double checked my tag when I took the trash out! I too, hope my statement will be enough to get them to back off and hunt the real culprit.
I am so very thankful for this new day…I slept well last night, got up at 4:30, have coffee, fed one cat and her boyfriend, a ginger came along. Love them. I don't feed them often now…only when I am out early and they are at my door. Lat week, it was junior and he was looking a mite pitiful. Made me really sad.
I got my trash to the car…and my back suggested I drive to the dumpster later….I get hunched up pretty quickly. I had to stop twice before I got back to my apartment….and sit down a minute before feeding the cat… I'm thinking I'll check in with Bob and Brad for a few reminders on taking care of me.
It's good that you guys have the Zoom option and you can join in still. We've had 100 here already…several times but this old girl is comfy inside at a maintained 73….and do most of my trekking about in the wee hours. Works for me! I am truly blessed. Even with the electric doubled since March, mine stays below $50 a month. That's awesome!
My bug man comes tomorrow at 1:00 and I'll have to step out for about 30 minutes while he does the living room. I've not seen any this 2 week period and only 2 after the first treatment and he found 2 at last treatment. I am praying to never see any again.
I finally put together a salad plate last night for dinner. I'd got a container of the multi colored grape tomatoes…and am glad to get into them before they go bad. I had a tuna pouch with it and it was very good. I want to focus on using up what I have on hand and getting my veggies and fruits in…in my meal goals. I got my fridge sorted and a new order placed, so fresh produce will be had. I'll have spinach, mushrooms, cabbage, squash and zucchini and peppers. I have canned fruit, NSA and a bag of apples for my fruit. I will see if I can pare down my spending by two carts a month. LOL…I believe I can….Discipline is a key factor.
Today's stats: 245.6 … 114 … 137/80…57
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Amen on the verse! Look at that pulse! and your sugar is looking great. The BP isn't too bad, praise the Lord for that! Isn't that weight a little lower too. I'm hovering around the 232 mark.
Sleep was hard to come by last night and I am dragging today. A little bit more pain this morning as well. I'm going to take a muscle relaxant after lunch and hopefully take a lovely nap as well!
Love y'all.
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Yes, the weight was down again a bit…from 248.
I've got things tidied up since the bug man comes at 1:00. While the pain is a bit easier to manage…it's still pretty extreme so adds a level of difficulty to my daily life….I know you…we all….understand that!
I am feeling draggy as well….woke up at 2…got up at 4:30….look forward to a good rest after the mug man is gone….I'll be able to get to that by 2-ish.
Out of curiosity, I checked out Church's Chicken…now, for a 4 price meal with a biscuit, side and drink…is $17.89 plus tax! How do these places stay in business? Who has $20 for lunch? Oh well….it's a good thing it's not in my budget, perhaps?
I'm still wanting to go poke around at the Dollar Tree and hope to be fit enough to do that before long.
I hope you have a joyful day…no matter what. Love and prayers for us all.
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Wade showed me a really pretty Christmas idea using items from Dollar General or Dollar Tree! Four small frames, four Christmas gift bags, and a big red bow. Put the four frames together, two on top, two on the bottom. Put a pretty bag in each frame and add the bow in the center! You could probably even do a plastic or cloth poinsettia!
Oh, I'm with you on even eating out at a fast food place, let alone a restaurant! We get the McDonalds $5.00 meal and I eat the four chicken nuggets and a few fries while he gets the sandwich and fries. We share the drink too. If we decide to splurge we get one shrimp plate from El's (around $25.00) and share that, more than enough for two good sized meals or three smaller meals. We were both craving fried chicken the other day so we went to Smithfield's BBQ and each enjoyed our own meal. Sounds like we eat out a lot, but MAYBE once a month, and often it's just Wade needing to get some lunch when he goes out shopping. We still have a $50.00 gift card to a restaurant (several are shown on the card) from three Christmas' ago. We've decided to use it a few times, but then something would come up and we couldn't get out that day, so we hold off again until another special occasion. LOL! I'm glad they don't expire for a very long time.
Well, it's lunchtime for me. I'll probably just do my yogurt for lunch since my tummy isn't feeling very good. Love you
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I am trying to picture that idea, Kim! It's been a long time since I was "crafty" but I love it. We have 3 Dollar Tree stores here but I haven't been in one in over 2 years because of my hinky joints. I am actually improving, praise God! Any reprieve is much appreciated.
Gift cards! I gave Sharon mine….I had one for the steak house in lieu of our company dinner one year, about 4 others from Chili's, etc. because I don't go out by myself and was too lazy to do a pick up order and drive across town. She and her hubby ate out a lot. I'm sure they have had to curtail that now that she's no longer working. He had retired about 4 years prior to her. You guys have a good system down….sharing is a great way to stretch the money and the meal.
Here we are at the door to August. The heat is a whipper, on the rare occasions I have to step out….like on Monday. However, I was having a sugar drop and that hit harder in the heat! I wasn't out but about 10 minutes so snagged a half bottle of apple juice I had in the fridge. That has just enough carbs to restore me. I used yesterday as a complete rest day and that helped as well.
My weight went back up….oops. I need to put in the effort to do proper meals at least 75% of the time.
I got refunds on two veggie items…the salad and spinach were past the use by date when I got them Sunday…Looking wilted and beat up! I normally wouldn't fuss about it but they both were figured heavily in my meal plan for this week. Walmart is great about refunds tho. I even got one for the gowns I'd ordered that were flimsy and about 2-3 sizes too small. That was a nice surprise. I gave them to a lady on a buy nothing group.
Have a blessed and joyful day at your spots on the map. I love you all and thank God for you!
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