Daily Chats and Encouragements
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I get scam stuff all the time on my phone and I have apps in place to protect me from all the other stuff. If I have no idea who it is from I delete it without opening it. I got something from my Brenda Bradshaw spoofer not that long ago and put her in spam, so hopefully she will just keep going there. Text me if you want to get in touch with me! I don't want to miss anything from you! PayPal is another one that I get scams from - they have closed my account, or Amazon needs more information. Those just get deleted. Frustrating. I have a VPN on my phone and on my computer that hides my location - I like that!
Doing so much better. Still having some coughing from head drainage, but that is fairly normal for my allergies. I am taking Flonase regularly now and hope to see some drying up soon. I've also taken some Sudaphed, and that seems to help dry me up some, but I don't want to take it for long since it also has medicine for chest congestion, and that isn't an issue.
What a beautiful day after a weekend of rain. It is cool out there though! Hey, it's May, it's not supposed to be hot yet!
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Very true! Our joy comes from the Lord, not the world!
Doing well. I'm going to get some steps in today and some upper body workout with my three pound weights. After not doing anything for about a month, I need to lower the weight!
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Me too, Kim....but my weights are 2 pound and feel like 8. LOL I am weak and weary. I've been down a full week with the feet so feel beat up. So very glad you are feeling better!
i got a message on that $210 payment on my phone. It was for a citation from Washington Court House Municipal Court! It said check your e-mail for a receipt. I deleted it today. I too, get a lot of phony messages...from gift cards to packages needing delivery to messages from my ex in heaven.
I figured out the Me: MOZ....lol I am goofy. I was having computer issues, kicking me out when I tried to correct spelling in a post. I used my phone to find mozzarella. Uhh Duh.
I managed to get an order picked up today. I do have to take a break or two...between loading it in the cart, pushing it inside and putting things away, my back is in agony....with the least exertion.
My BP has been great since getting back on the Amlodopine. Weight...237.6 after climbing to 245! Ack. My FBS was 101 this morning and I need to get on track and stay there. I see my PCP and Endo again the end of July and need to get myself sorted out.
Wishing you all a blessed and restful evening at your spots on the map...Love and prayers
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That is good weight loss, Bren, and that 101 is also super good! Did you ever look at the TENS units? Something might help while you are trying to do a chore - it will block the pain receptors. I had one at one time that I could let run all day, now most of them will run for 1 hour only then you have to set it all back up again. It really does help, and it isn't that expensive - just don't set the pads on your spine or on your head! Great way to get shock therapy! I'm so sorry about your feet. That is something scary for someone with diabetes!
It turned chilly on me and I had to bring out a sweatshirt. It's nicer now though, in the upper 60s - although outside I'm hot, inside I'm chilly! Outside there is pollen, so I don't want to spend much time out there!
Well, not much else going on with me. I ordered an upper thigh wrap that has a built-in waistband to help hold it up. I have a separate waistband for the one I have but it doesn't really hold the thigh wrap up. I found it on E-bay for around $13.50 with tax! Super good price and if the measurements were correct it should fit me! LOL! Sometimes my leg just kind of goes out on me.
Well, I'll let you go. Love y'all.
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So true. Especially true for our walk with Jesus!
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Happy Saturday, ladies. Hope you are both alright. Love you!0
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Bren, I hope you are alright, sweetie! I am going to get in touch with you on Monday if I don't hear from you by the time I get on then! Praying!1
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I'm Ok, Kim. I just had another round with the foot. The pain shifted from the ankle, thought it was healing and it was just going into the Achilles/heel area for more agony for a few days. Today is day 10 total and I am doing better, praise God. It's been awhile since I had a bad episode...just not long enough!
I managed to get some chores done this morning and am so thankful after being hobbled for so long. Thanks so much for prayers in my behalf. God hears and answers.0 -
So glad that you are doing better. I think we talked about one of those knee roller walker thingies! LOL! You put your knee on it to keep weight off of that leg and then move along like a walker. Have you ever tried anything like that? https://www.amazon.com/WINLOVE-Steerable-Scooter-Braking-Injured/dp/B08GFGDRCH E-bay has some cheaper ones. Beware the ones below $50 though, a couple of those were for the cushion, not the "knee walker".
Had a bad headache last night. It started mildly in Church, and stayed mild throughout but got bad as soon as I got home - isn't God awesome!? Meds took care of it in about an hour and a half, but I had a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep thoughout the night. I finally got up at about a quarter to 7. Don't feel too bad today. Been sneezing a lot yesterday and today so will do my walking in doors. Will also work on my arm exercises. Oh yeah, and I have to get those dishes done - eek!
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Just checking in...
BREN- I second the tens unit. Medicare may even cover it if your doctor writes a prescription for it. I used one for months under doctors orders due to extreme foot pain. I hooked the unit to my waistband and ran the wires down my leg to my foot. I just used 2 pads instead of 4 (not enough room on my foot for 4). It worked for 3.5 months until I could get into the surgeon. I was working a job where I walked between 8-10 miles a day and it worked wonders!
Marilyn- keeping your kidney issue in our prayers. Bills first kidney doctors appt is this week. His last reading was 26. I don't think they will do dialysis if it goes lower due to the Alzheimer's. They say that dialysis can cause quicker progression with the Alzheimer's. We will see, though. Right now he couldn't get out of the house to have it done. I'm trying to get prices on stair lifts to help us out.0 -
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TENS unit....nada...too feeble to apply...bad shoulders, reach is limited, Knee roller...nope...knee couldn't handle the pressure and with my mobility issues I'd most likely wreck myself and do further damage. I'd still be hobbling about as that wouldn't do well in an apartment with little free space. Thanks for the tips tho...I pray a lot, take Tylenol and get lovely naps.
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It's so hard when you have so many issues. You stay in my prayers, sweet sister!
Have a headache this morning, but only when I move my head - weird! Took my meds so am hoping it will feel better soon.
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Bren, do you have a little waffle or chaffle maker? I think you would like these. A chaffle is basically 1 egg, 1/2 C cheese, 1 Tbsp almond or coconut flour (or regular wheat flour), and then whatever else you want to add (like veggies). High protein, low carb. Not sure though with kidney issues that you can do high protein! You could do it in a regular waffle maker as well. That recipe makes about three chaffles!
Need to get back into doing my arm exercises daily. I didn't feel well yesterday so nothing then. I'm hoping that the meds I took for the headache this morning will wear off quickly and can get 'er done this afternoon.
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I had one, Kim, when the rage was new. I didn't like it enough to use it and gave it away in a neighbor box.
I am supposed to watch my protein, with my kidneys being compromised but I'm not as lean as I could be. I love my egg beater omelets, eggs, chicken, pork and do sneak sausage in...turkey burgers and the like. Beef is a rarity but I do like it. Have had the deli roast beef this week.
Most of my meals are quick and easy, in the air fryer, microwave, steamer pot or toaster oven. For the 2 weeks my foot was out, fast and easy was the goal. I use low carb tortillas and Sara Lee LC bread and do use HB buns on occasion. I've had wraps with ham or roast beef this week with Swiss or pepper jack cheese. Really yummy.
My back/hips scream at me, a lot. I have my list of moves to use per Bob and Brad...just haven't been doing them. Getting out takes more effort these days...as in taking trash out, picking up groceries etc. I still have a half a tank of gas from my fill up last November. LOL I really should get a steep discount on my insurance but instead, it went up.
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Oh, I saw this the other day on YouTube. You take a tortilla and smash your ground beef thinly onto it. Put hamburger side down first for about three minutes, then flip it over and cook for another two minutes or so. Take out of pan and add whatever you like on a burger, fold and eat! You get less bread that way and the crispy tortilla has the people who make them ooing and aahing! LOL! I want to give that a try when we have some uncooked hamburger meat! LOL! I haven't found my chaffle maker yet, but want to make the blueberry ones that Cindy showed a picture of on the other team.
Doing pretty good today. My right hip is hurting quite a bit today as is my lower back. I ordered a thigh brace that is attached to a waistband so it won't fall down - I got it from E-bay for around $15.00, so I am hoping against hope I measured right and it will fit! It helps immensely when I am able to wrap my thigh, otherwise it goes weak on me especially when I make a turn!
We got the garden planted. We have tomatoes (not for me), peppers (also not for me), okra (some for me for smoothies), onions (cooked for me), and we are going to give potatoes a try in grow bags. I also got a few flowers for my front bed. We are going to fill three or four pots out there. Wade found some old wood that had curled a bit so I was able to put some conch shells and some other shells in them among the pots. We also have it filled with white stone. I'll take a picture when I have it all done!
Wade found a really pretty screen door (kind of frilly and old-fashioned) to go on the back porch which we are planning to screen in. Hopefully, we will get to see some wildlife out there since that is where the turkeys and the deer come to (we have a wooded area out back). Bears have also been seen back there but I don't really want to see them! LOL!
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What an adorable picture!
Doing alright today. I have my thigh brace on, feels good, and my TENS unit as well for my lower back. I'm more mobile today than yesterday!
Wade smoked a Boston Butt and just took it out of the smoker - oh my! Now to wait until suppertime!0 -
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Phew, I have lots of "try agains"!
Beautiful day today. I'm going to take some pictures of my gardens and then try and figure out how to get the on the computer so I can share them with you!
Hope you are doing alright, Bren. I love you!
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Thank you my friend!
I've had 3 days down, due to restless nights, awake until 4:30 and later, then sleeping most of the day away. Just feeling whipped a bit.
I hope you can load some garden pictures! I'd love to see some. I only have dreams left of my garden days but what joy they bring! I loved the bounty God provided from my labors and His provision.
That hamburger trick you shared sounds good. I had a chicken thigh in the AF last night with some wild rice and asparagus/stir fry veggies with a slice of pepper jack...quite good. I have round 2 in a container, just needs some veggies. I'll see how that goes. I'll do a grocery order maybe Wednesday for a Thursday pick up. I need to pare my cart down to about 40 items these days....it's exhausting and debilitating, to haul things in and tuck them away! I'm a weary woman...LOL
Love y'all and am so glad to see you here when I wander in. Blessings to all...0
