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Thanks Kim. The Dr.'s office just called and I have an appt. for Monday at 9:15...she could have seen me today at 11:30 but I am weak and wobble and didn't think I could get prepared so quickly. It looks really bad....and I pray for speedy healing. These things take off quickly and over run me! I may have told on you...for the scare. LOL...and yes...it was necessary! (the scare)
I realized while looking at this thing in the mirror...that my hair loss has increased! I need a bag on my head when I go out in public! I will hack at it some but that won't help the thinness....I may wear one of my wigs when I go out....it looks awful!
I hear you on the hip pain! take care of yourself. It's so easy to over-do things when we feel decent...then have a 3 day setback...ack!0 -
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I don't know if I believe that last meme, Marilyn. If we believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus then we receive salvation! If we believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to deliver we receive sanctification. Those are pretty amazing and nothing can top that except being in heaven with Jesus.
Bren, don't miss that appointment, sweetie. You can call a service to come and get you and take you to your appointment if you don't feel up to driving - but you need to go! The hair loss is a sign of something going on. You go right ahead and blame me! I don't want to have to take you to the noodle shed, not with your back in the shape it's in! LOL! Will continue to pray. Oh, I see that you had your appointment today! Let us know how it went - that is if they haven't hospitalized you. Love you
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Love you too, sweet pea!
She said it's cellulitis, has an antibiotic called in for me and I'll get it in the morning. I went ahead and asked for the refill on my Tylenol 4 as well and my Lisinopril is ready...waiting on the other 2.
While the rash still looks rough, it feels a wee bit better...not quite so hot and hasn't spread further. You were ight to uhm...encourage me to get help!
I was weak and wobbly but was very glad I got there. I mentioned the numbness on standing the 5-7 minutes with the extreme back pain and she said it's most likely a pinched nerve and will only get worse....asked about therapy....a specialist appt....and I declined. She said "you know where I am if you need me....and I said I do".....I go back in 2 weeks for a follow up.
Afterwards...I hobbled up the street to Firestone to get my inspection done. I'll get the check in the mail in the morning for my tags for this year.
I need a trip to the shed! LOL...I'll get a ride down there. We are supposed to hit 70 on Wed. Hooya! We had a nice, sunny day today but it was quite chilly and my car was frozen this morning. I do look forward to spring and hey! I saw my first robing, across the street from Firestone! I love it. My Mom and I used to watch them in her yard, leaning down to listen for worms I suppose. They make me think of her. It's hard to believe it will be 11 years this month since she passed away.
I'm going down for some reading and rest time....I love you all lots and you remain on my gratitude list and in my prayers.0 -
We have to look out for one another. You are special to me, a very good, long-time friend! I'm so glad that it is beginning to feel better. Hopefully the wobbly will go away as you heal - your poor body is fighting so many things! I can't believe that your mom has been gone that long. I get a kick out of telling folks how you and your mom loved watching wrestling together - what a great picture that gives me!
The new med is working on my headaches. I've had a mild headache for the past three mornings - ones that would normally make me sick. I took all the meds the first day, just Tylenol the second day and nothing today - so praise the Lord, they are going away quickly without me needing to take much.
Y'all have a very good day. Love you!0 -
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That's so sweet Kim! Thank you! I mentioned her today on a diabetes group about her saying she got diabetes from Daddy and believed wrestling was real. I remember saying my Mama Muter battery ran down...during wrestling as she'd get really vocal! Sweet, precious memories.
Yes! We have been friends for a long time and I treasure that as well! Like a Sister of the heart God gave me!
I've had 4 good night's of rest in the past week. It's been wonderful! I am blessed! I still get a nap in the afternoon but not as long. I'm praying this trend continues.
Today, I went to get my meds at Walgreens and on the way home actually hobbled inside the store for the first time in about 6 months....I would say I boldly marched in there but we know that's not true....but it was nice to overcome my fear and pain.
I wanted ice....my vice! I got 2 bags and some fresh celery, and 4 packs of marked down meat. Two of stew meat and 2 of thick porkchops. Lovely! I will put on some stew tomorrow in my little crockpot. And when I got home, God gave me strength to tote my stuff in...that too hasn't been done in a very long time. I was so thankful to get that done. I normally use my cart but didn't have it in the car so asked Jesus to help me get it in!
I need to have some dinner and take my PM meds....so glad to hear you are doing better and the headache meds are working! Praise God for His tender mercies! He is our helper and hope...always!
Love you all....have a blessed evening at your spots on the map....and rest well tonight.0 -
Awesome meme, Marilyn! Thanks.
Bren, woohoo! I'm so happy you were able to get around, and several good nights' rest have probably helped a lot!
We got chilly again in my neck of the woods - brrrr! Praise the Lord for our gas fireplace, it sure warms up the living room and part of the hallway. I use an electric heater in my office - pointing right at me! LOL! Some days it's so chilly that I have an electric heater that points on me even in the living room!
I hope y'all have an awesome day!0 -
Bren - thinking of you and proud of you for getting around like you did
Kim - you are another amazing lady - love reading your messages.
Today is Ash Wednesday - any of you celebrating Lent in any way. This year both my husband and I have looked at our daily routine and thought of things that we would do for Lent. Hear is what I am doing for the next 40 days (have committed it to the Lord)
1) 72 oz of water daily. I have a thermos that holds 24 oz so I will be working on getting down 24 oz between 8am and 12 noon. The next 24 oz I will drink from 12 noon to 5 pm and the final 24 oz will be from 5pm till 10 pm. I am up to doing this
2) Walk on the treadmill daily for 10 - 30 minutes working am making it so that 30 minutes becomes a habit
3) Drink no soda pop
4) Reduce my intake of bread to no more than 2 slices per day.
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Thank you Marilyn! That's a good plan...I want to get the sugar out....again. I've had cookies and ice cream of late and it's really detrimental to my health and well being....so while I have no more ice cream or opened cookies in here....I want to stop....what's left can go into a bag for the neighbors. I have fudge grahams and 2 candy bars. Brenduh is going to the shed now.0
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Marilyn, that is so sweet!
We don't give up things for Lent in our Church, we live to be free of the bad things every single day. People give up stuff that they are doing that they know deep in their hearts they shouldn't be doing - well, Jesus doesn't just want 40 days of getting rid of that stuff, He wants our whole life free of that stuff!
I like your list Marilyn because it's more about adding good things in and being more faithful to what you know is good for you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.
I weighed this morning, 243. EEEK! I need to stop eating treats whenever Wade offers them and I need to get moving more - I'll check in with how I am doing as well!
Bren, keep us posted on how you are doing in keeping the sweets out! Maybe we can help you keep from adding those things to the shopping list!
I get a delicious healthy muffin from Amazon - Aussie Bites https://amazon.com/Universal-Bakery-Transitional-Aussie-Bites/dp/B09GMSRTN6 I have one of these with my protein drink in the morning for breakfast. I was going to make my own healthy muffins, but these were on sale today and with my bonus points I could get them for free! Woohoo.
Here's my healthy muffin recipe:
1 C coconut (or almond or all purpose) flour
1 C quick oats
1 C protein powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 C coconut milk (or regular milk)
1/3 C coconut oil or MCT oil (olive oil would have too strong a flavor)
1/2 C of applesauce or pureed zucchini
1 lg egg
1 tsp vinegar
optional: chopped nuts, raisins, dates, dried cranberry
Blend dry ingredients; mix together wet ingredients. Slowly add dry to wet and blend well. Fill muffin cups nearly to the top. Bake at 350 for about 35-45 minutes. Check at 30 minutes, toothpick should come out clean.0 -
That looks like a good muffin to make. Will take into account to see about adding it to my menu of meals allowed on my meal plan for kidney failure.
About Lent. I have never before really gave up anything during lent but this year thought it would be a good idea. The way I see it is we all have some things that we do that could be improved - it might be food issues, it could be to much computer time, to much tv, it could be some of the books we read - so giving them up for lent (40 days) to get myself ready to celebrate the death and resurrection of my Lord to me shows to the Lord that I am working on obedience. On this note I have been looking at my eating and exercise regarding the care of my body - the temple of God. I am working on cleaning it up - in that only putting into it food that will keep me healthly and honoring God with my body.
Yesterday I drank 48 oz of water - need to get it up to 72 oz
Yesterday I did not drink any soda pop
Yesterday I walked on the treadmill for 5 minutes
So today I will work on the above 3 items drinking more water, walking on the treadmill longer and staying away from soda pop. Also working on getting the bread issue down to no more then 2 slices and perferrably no bread as it is a trigger food for me.
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29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the Lord thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice;
31 (For the Lord thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.
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Missy, I had just looked up all the verses I could find that tell us that if we seek the Lord He will let us find Him! What a great promise. How are you doing?? Better I hope. You've been in my prayers.
Marilyn, you're doing well and working toward achieving your goal - woohoo.
I didn't do so well, Wade got me a post-Valentine Day slice of cheesecake! I was able to get about three laps of walking in, but my right SI and hip didn't like it. I'll try again today.0 -
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Jesus doesn't want us to look back either! "Forgetting what lies behind I press on toward the goal for the prize..." Keep moving forward!
I hope that y'all are doing well. Praise the Lord, no twinges of beginnings of headaches for a few days! God is so very good!
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