Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Glad to hear that you were able to get your lab work done - it is so important to keep up on that. I just had more done last tuesday (have to have it down every 2 weeks because of the kidneys) and am thankful that the kidney function has gone back up a bit - had gone down to 15 (should be 60+) but tuesday it showed at 17 so that is good but still shows I am in trouble of them crashing again. My A1C is good at 5.6 and that is without diabetic meds now for 3 months but have to watch as they don't want it to get up any higher as it is hard on the kidneys - diabetes is a killer of the kidney and liver so eating healthy and moving some every day is so important - I am just learning how important that is - it is not nice to have your body crash and lose conscious for 3 days all because of not taking proper care of the body. Lesson learned for me - and I must say it is scary to be told that I am very close to being on diaylsis for the rest of my life - that would mean 3 days a week at the hospital for 4 hours each time to be plugged into that machine and then return home to sleep the rest of the day, It would keep me alive but not the quality of life i would really want so am doing what I can now to take it serious.
Since Sept 10 I have lost 15 pounds but am seeing now that the weight loss is slowing down so am going to have to have a better look at what I am eating and make necessary adjustments - as long as I continue to go down each month I am happy but it is showing a trend to go back up right now and that is not good with the condition of my kidneys - so more work for me to do to make sure my food lines up correctly.
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That's my dance of joy! Woohoo on bringing that AIC down and keeping those triglycerides down too! Woohoo - makes me very happy! I'm going to wait until after the first of the year to do more bloodwork.
I am really liking my rice bread, super easy, but not as fluffy as the videos I watched show it. Well, two of the videos came out like mine, a bit dense, but the first guys was quite fluffy. I will soak the rice overnight next time (did it for four hours this time), and add more yeast (1 1/2 packs instead of just one pack, and let it rise to just under the rim of the pan rather than twice it's size. All of that should get me an airier bread! This will be a regular for me now. I've missed having bread to eat, or something to put peanut butter and jelly on! LOL! Oh man, cold meatloaf sandwich - yummers! I made ham potato bake last night and it was sooo good. Ham, potatoes and a white gravy with some sauteed mushrooms and cheese mixed in. Can't say it's healthy, but it sure is good.
Wade's home, gotta go put up groceries. Love you
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Thanks Ladies! I was happy....and blessed with prayers answered. Tho I've been diabetic for 14 years or more and do the sticks every day, I am still a needle weenie. Tho they did not do all the test results. The Albumin/Creatinine and BMP serum or plasma whatever that is. I sent a message to the lab about that...I did my part! I may have to do it again Monday when I see my Endo guy.
Oh the dance of Joy! I do that mentally but my achy body can't dance it's way out of a paper sack for years now. I'd be thrilled to walk upright and get 30-45 minutes activity daily. Looking at prior work from my PCP and the x-rays I had done it shows a bone spur in my back...Ack! That wasn't addressed or if it was it was something I missed due to my hearing issues. It was in 2019 according to the report.
Oh well...God is totally aware of every cell in our bodies...no need to fret much.
Marilyn, I'm hoping and praying you can avoid dialysis. I pray for that for myself as well. There are many of us out here...My Mom and Dad were two. My Mom actually thought she got it from Daddy and I didn't argue with her. After all, she thought wrestling was real in spite of the term "entertainment" of WWE.
I'm up again at 3 AM...will play in the kitchen some, gather trash and run the vacuum about 7:00. It's quiet...but not hearing it...am not sure just how quiet it is.
Have a blessed day all...I love you bunches and you remain in my prayers!
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Returning your hug, Marilyn! It fit perfectly!
Bren, I forgot to answer your question about my pastor. Please continue praying, he is still in the hospital. We had a Zoom prayer meeting yesterday and he was able to get on and say some very encouraging words to us. We so appreciate your prayers.
Brrr, we've finally started Fall here! I've got three layers on top and two layers on the bottom and I'm still cold - I think the house is around 65 degrees! LOL! Hmmm, kind of makes me think I need to do my thyroid when I have my blood work done again!
Too funny, our neighbor across the street has started putting up his decorations as well. We have such a beautiful little stretch on our part of this long highway! You come around a corner and there are decorations on every house! He does mostly white trees, deer, and lights. We do the colored lights. We are going to try and make our own tree using a post and strings of light. Wade is pretty ingenious, so I think he can figure it out! I'll have to put up a picture when we have it all done!
Another funny. My CTL key has been sticking. I looked up how to unstick it and it mentioned doing the compressed air. I couldn't find a compressed air can here so I just blew really hard onto the key - voila, it came unstuck! I don't eat in here around the computer, but still got some crumbs out of it - must have been there for quite a while! LOL!
Love y'all.
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LOL! I noticed just today, how dirty my keyboard is. Just many years accumulation of dust and a wee paper scrap or two. I know I had a can or air spray but have no idea where it might be.
I had my Endo appt. and boy did I feel rough! Was up at 3:30 again and was fading fast by 9:00...had further to walk, with a full lot....then inside, drastic changes were made to the entry...more walking/waiting...to check in and pay and then go up to 3rd floor. I felt like I'd been run over and dragged a couple of blocks. I was thankful I had my cane as it was a help.
The visit was good....I mentioned my sleep and pain issues and the lean activity...he said that occurs a lot with seniors/retirees and to plan/work on a daily routine to try to get back to a more normal pattern and I will. He was OK with my skipping breakfast most days. My sleep schedule plays a part in that as well.
My GFR is up to 50.9 but the albumin/creatinine level is still nearly 3000 where <30 is normal. (2733) Much protein spillage.
He sent a script in for Tresiba and wants me to switch. It's cheaper now than my Levemir....I told him I just got my insulin last week but I will go ahead and start the Tresiba when I get it around the 25th. I'll see how that works for the 4 months until I see him again in March. I really do like him.
Currently both my veggie bins are totally full of insulin and with a new order, I'll need to free up some more space!
My friend (from Buy Nothing group) is going to bring me dinner on Thanksgiving. She was going to stop by Wednesday and I have my PCP appointment in the same time frame so wouldn't be home. That's very sweet of her.
I'm so sorry to hear your Pastor is still in the hospital. I'm glad he was up to a Zoom meeting....So glad he's getting the care he needs during this time of great need.
Love you ladies...
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Thanks, Bren. So glad that you had a good appointment! I hate your numbers are high, but he didn't see super concerned.
Pastor is slowly getting better, hoping he will be able to come home soon. Thank you so much for your prayers for him. His wife has been with him since he went in! Please keep her in your prayers as well.
We will be having Thanksgiving dinner together with our Church family, as many as are able to be there. This will be the first time we will be in The Net House (where our Church meets) since Spring. Wade and the guys have done a lot in getting it closed in (it's a metal building, so they had to put up drywall and put in flooring, etc... We also have heat and air now as well). I'm so excited!
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Wishing you ladies a Happy Thanksgiving - as I live in Canada well we had ours in October.
@Restfinder - you are doing so well. Just read your post about the house being 65 and you had all those layers of clothes and thought about your thyroid. Consider checking out your iron levels because if you are finding the cold bothers you and making you feel cold all the time it could be a low level of iron - I am on iron pills now because of that.
@Bren5535 -praying for you also. You mentioned your GFR is 50.9 = that is the number re kidney function - with age it tends to go down some but please be aware of that number and take care of the kidneys - mine went to 44 and then crashed leaving me with kidney damage. Best thing (this info is from the kidney doctors I have treating me) is to make sure you are getting in enough water (I need to get in 3 L which is about 12 glasses) and absolutely NO salt. You might want to work on that to help your kidneys - and as for protein - they told me to stay away from all red meat and chicken to only have it 3 x a week and no more than 3 oz each time - they told me animal protein is very hard on the kidneys and it would be better to go plant base - lots of vegetables, beans and lentils for protein. Just giving you a few tips that could help you in the long run
My weight has stalled so am re looking at my intake to see where I need to make improvements - noticed I was getting to much 'bread' so am deleting that for awhile to see how it goes - still have my rice or potatoes at dinner - also noticed that I had started to have noodles (macaroni) more frequently so am changing that up also only allowing myself it once every 2 weeks. So will see what the next couple of weeks will show for my weight - need to nib it in the but before it climbs up to much more.
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He is concerned about the albumin/creatinine levels but it comes with the kidney damage and has been very high for several years. As I said...this is not the highest it's been. It's been awhile since my GFR was above 46 tho. I was told by my kidney Dr. to avoid red meat and have mostly chicken, eggs and fish. To limit beans due to high potassium. Sodium is so high in almost everything...even SF Jello....
My BP has been high for many months now so will work on that as well. Back to the balance beam...That affects my kidneys as well. I started tracking meals again and that will help me check, recheck and adjust as needed to get to better levels..Yesterday was below 2000 mg sodium...maybe for the first time in 6 months or more?
I went thru my dressings and sauces last night and all but 4 are now in the trash. I will need some lower sodium choices....and will do a clean sweep in my Kitchen as my body allows. The back pain has been fierce and the weakness and fatigue have plagued me for some time. I'm thinking dehydration is a factor at the moment so will watch that.
I will, Kim! I now this is so hard for her as well...and for all who love him. Your Thanksgiving plans sound cheerful and "neighborly".....and will be enjoyed by all! It seems this time of year just ran up on us!
Today's stats:
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138/81 71...hooya!
166...hooya
Have a blessed day ladies...Love you!
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Marilyn, thanks for the info on iron. I will try to keep that in mind when I have my bloodwork done after the first of the year. You and Bren have so much balancing you need to do! Mine is a bit easier since my eating needs to be high protein/low carb, but I will keep the red meat in check. We usually only have red meat once or twice a week, the rest of the time it is chicken or lately, turkey. Oh, and sometimes we do Kielbasa. Have you ever tried chickpea pasta? I used to eat that all the time after I found out wheat bothers me, but then chickpeas started giving me migraines. Not sure if it would be different in taking away something regular pasta gives you that isn't as good for you though - okay, just checked a site that says that there is more protein in chick pea pasta but slightly less gross carbs (take away the fiber and chickpeas have one more carb). I guess they wouldn't be better for your needs since you have to watch the protein!
Bren, how nice that someone is bringing you Thanksgiving dinner! I'd love to have dinner with you, but alas, distance... I will be thinking about you though!
Hi, Connie! Love your picture!
Love y'all and hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving, Bren. I hope you have an awesome day as well, Marilyn, even though you aren't celebrating our Thanksgiving! LOL! Blessings to your family, Connie.0 -
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Thank you Kim! I will have a good day...praising God for His mercy, grace, healing and hope. He is my provider, my peace and my strength each day.
I had another rough time yesterday for my appointment....felt the same as on Monday but maybe a hair less extreme. I had run off without my hearing aid and that complicated things. Was very weak and fatigued. I did get a fairly close parking spot and that helped.
She wants me to get another bone scan. The back pain has increased a lot. It's been about 5 years since my first one. My BP was 190/84 and that may have contributed to my feeling so bad? She actually said my kidneys are OK. I was surprised! My Creatinine itself is 1.10.
I did have breakfast and had lunch after I got home then crashed at 12:30 and did not get up until 8:15 except for bathroom breaks....
She said I need to get my appointments scheduled with my cardiologist and kidney Dr.'s....soon. She asked "is there anything I can do for you"....I said "I can't think of anything unless you want to come vacuum for me. My Inner Maid skipped out months ago and may never come home". She laughed and responded tho I am not sure what she said.
I am up for awhile now....and am OK with that after 12 hours down. I'll see what I can get out of myself today. Prayers for us all in this new and blessed day.0 -
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Bren, you are so funny! Thank you for that medicinal laugh!
Pastor is home but still has about three weeks of recovery still. Praise the Lord he can do that at home though. God is so very good.
We had an awesome Thanksgiving service, all together for the first time in several months. Dinner was yummy too! I've been finding some Black Friday deals and some book deals - Here's a site that is still offering Black Friday Deals on e-books: https://sale.perrykirkpatrick.com/
Just pick the genre that you like. I got several for free and one or two for $.99. Some have gone off of the deal so when you see a higher price it won't take you there. We also found a carbon steel pan on Black Friday. This is one of those pans that should last a life time. We figured out that if we keep buying the Teflon pans at even $20 a pan and it only lasts two or three years before it becomes dangerous to use - we would pay off this pan in about four or five years and still have it for the rest of our lives! Between that and the cast iron we have pans for the rest of our lives and then whoever gets our stuff after we die will have them as well - or whoever raids our house after we are taken in the rapture! Boohoo - wish you'd gone with us!
Have a very happy and blessed weekend, y'all.
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Happy Monday! I hope y'all have a great Lord's Day yesterday. Our pastor was able to bring the message over Zoom! It was a beautiful service and so good to hear him preach the Word again. God is so very good. Please keep praying for him, he still has a couple of weeks of recovery. Thank you so much for your prayers.
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My computer is acting goofy again...this is about the 5th time to log off and back on and it's working now it seems.
I am glad to entertain, Kim! Laughter is still good medicine and I think she was glad to see I still could be humorous in spite of my pain and weakness! I'm feeling better today and am working on my home chores.
I gave my stove a lick and a promise yesterday and did my "decorating"...LOL
I have saucers to match the Corelle cups. I have a "set" of 4 but I love the Christmas mug even more.
That red hot pad thing is now behind the freezer! I opened the lid and it slid right off!
I loaded my cart online at Wal-Mart...and will post the order for Friday pick up...keeping an eye on the weather. Today is supposed to hit 76, and tomorrow only 48...
I did up my Routine chart so I can have some visual guidance. I still have to keep my standing time to a minimum due to the back pain but the knee is better again so that's a blessing!
That's wonderful that Pastor could do the Zoom meeting with you all. I know they (and all of you) are so glad to have him back home! God bless all of you!
Wishing you all a blessed and lovely day...Love and prayers...I don't "DO" winter but isn't this beautiful?
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Yes, it does! So glad you are feeling better. What beautiful mugs. I got rid of most of my mugs, but kept a couple of my Christmas mugs and a few of the ones we got when we went to San Diego for our 25th wedding anniversary. Wow, that was 13 years ago!
Our Carbon Steel pan came - loads of fun seasoning it! We had to sautee salt and potato peels in it twice to get that good non-stick seasoning on it. Wade did an egg in it and it did pretty good, just a wee bit of sticking on one edge, but once he got that up it just slid right out of the pan!
We did some more apples yesterday. They are starting to go soft. There aren't a lot of them left, so we should be alright. We made apple pie filling, so when he wants to make something, the apples are ready to go - well, he needs to add cornstarch and butter to the mix, but the sugars, spices, and apples are all in the bag!
We have the tree up and some decorations are done. I still need to switch out the "flag" that I have over the front door windows. Right now I have a lighthouse up there, but at Christmas, I put up my Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus one. The light shines through the window right where the star is at! Finding some of Mom's things was a bit hard, but it's nice to see them out and about the house.
Y'all have a great evening. Love you
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If I did that I'd end up flat on my back! LOL! I will do the dance in my head, safer that way!
Not much new going on so I will just wish y'all a very happy day! Love you0 -
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This last bit of 2022 zipped right to our doors! Hoping the new month is blessed and productive and we find joy in each new day. Love you all!0 -
Wow, I am so jealous of people being able to decorate for Christmas. I didn't even think of that before we started this awful journey of tear-out, foundation repair, and then remodel of the apartment in our basement. Right now my brother-in-law has my Christmas decor blocked in with stuff that he is having to move from his apartment for this whole mess. Right now we have a "rest" week and the rest of the tear-out and remodel starts on Monday. It is supposed to last into the middle of the month. By then, I'm just not sure that it will be worth the trouble for a tree. I may just get out some of the smaller stuff and go with it. Right now, I have the Christmas Card holder that I use and keep upstairs and one pillow. Really decorated well, huh?0
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Oh Connie! What a tough situation going on at your place! I don't envy anyone ever having to do such things! Hope the end of that hard work is in sight soon.
Decorating...you saw mine? Stove burner covers and Corelle mugs/saucers (not shown)...LOL I am OK with that tho. I remember when my Mom finally had to stop putting her big tree up....she just couldn't handle the work of it and got a little 2 foot one and set it on a TV tray. I've only had one tree in all my adult life and got in so much trouble for "wasting his money"...hubby one...the maniac. Hubby number 1 hated the "commercialism" of it all and refused to participate. His thing became doing tamales to share and giving the kids money to buy their own gifts. He tried with wife number 3....to donate to worthy causes instead of buying gifts and got shot down. What memories are unearthed once sparked!
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I saw at Lowe's today that they have those little pine trees in a pot! Or maybe a pretty poinsettia in the front window! I saw, for the first time, Christmas Cactuses - they had little ones. Mom loved her Christmas Cactuses so I thought the ladies in the Church might like one. You hardly have to pay them any mind and they give you beautiful red blooms. Mom had two and I gave the big one to her best friend, but mine, the little one is going like gangbusters! The little ones were only $3.98 each.
I hope they get done with your stuff on time, Connie and you can have a rest before Christmas day. Your little family is in my prayers.
Went to town today. Boy, my back is getting bad. I had quite a bit of pain in my right thigh after standing and walking through Lowes and Walmart. I didn't even try to go into Food Lion, or our favorite thrift store, Loaves and Fishes. I made some rice bread when we got home but it doesn't look like it turned out good. Hopefully it will taste alright. I just need to get the ingredients right. I can't get it out of the pan though - terrible memories of past bread-making experiences! LOL!
Love y'all.
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That was hubby # 2 with the Tamale thing plus. Number one had no desire to ever gift anyone wit anything but his foul mouth and abusive nature....
The boss's wife used to get poinsettias for all the offices and Sharon would decorate a wee bit. Your cactus's sound lovely!0
