Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Amen! Praying for God's children in Israel as well as in Gaza. It's amazing the depravity that man can fall into when he gives satan even an inch. These terrorists' hearts are just black with sin and evil - how can you, even with all the rhetoric that is shoved down your throat, behead a tiny baby?!? And it's scary that they are on our soil because Biden opened the border to anyone, including terrorists, who want to come in. It's a good thing we believe in a very big and powerful God.0
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Israel sadly has been taken over many many years ago by Khazarian Fake Jews. They are not even real jews. The babies being beheaded has been proven to be false/fake news. The CNN lady who reported came out on twitter saying it was false/and apologizing.
If people only knew what Israel has done to babies/via trafficing and organ harvesting. As well as many others..including America!
The Khazarians were behind the following.
Irgun Bombing
9/11
Covid-19
Las Vegas Attacks
Hamas (Ariel on Twitter)
These Khazarians had plans going all the way back to the 40s on how they would take over Palestine. This is why Hamas was hired. Use them (Hamas) to attack Israeli citizens then blame Palestine.
anyway....
Good job on the weight loss Bren! I have a palm tree...I will have to post a pic of it...I bought it a few years back.
Kim, I love lilies too! I have over 20 different colors.
I officially started on my fasting 18/22 hours...and having one healthy meal. Oct9th
Tomorrow will be 1 week...I lost so far 5.2 pounds! Thank God!
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I'm surprised that you listen to CNN. They have an agenda that follows the far left and rarely do they give truth unless it follows that agenda. They won't even call Hamas terrorists, they call them militants or fighters, giving them legitimacy. I listen to independent news or CBN and FOX and almost never listen to the "fake" news media. Do I trust everything that comes out of Israel? No, but I do believe that terrorists like Hamas are very capable of doing the things that they are said to have done. The terrorists took their victims' cameras, took pictures of what they'd done and sent them to the victims' families - those pictures are out there! The Islamic nations' creed from the Koran is to destroy Israel and every Jew on the face of the earth - including babies. They think of the Jews like Hitler did, just vermin to destroy. It's been happening to Israel since the days of the Exodus! I believe what happened because the Bible says that it would. I believe it because of the hateful evil rhetoric coming from Islamic Imams as they stir up their followers to destroy by any means. CBN, FOX, and other independent news media all agree with each other and they say they've seen the pictures. I'll believe them before I believe the propaganda news (ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC). Israel has a special place in God's plan and satan wants to destroy that plan. What's happening is following what the Bible said would happen. We can disagree and still love each other, and for that I am grateful!
I was down two more pounds to 232.2 now. That was a shocker, but one that I praise the Lord for.
Keep up the good work ladies. Love you
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Good morning all...
We're having another touch of summer here this week but fall brought mornings of 58 already and I love it. Tho I am homebound by choice and cozy no matter what the weather is doing...I love the fall. I did have heat on already! Not for long but it was nice. I'd been running the AC since about mid March....
I read an article in my box yesterday about exercise helping one to "tolerate" pain so thought I'd give that a test run since I am out of commission 3-4 days a week because of it. If I have a more active day, I am down for 2 for recovery! That's not a fun way to spend my last years!
The differences of opinion on world events bring to mind the song Whose report shall you believe...With conflicting stories, headline grabbers, many mouths with many words....I'd pray for discernment, wisdom, protection and spiritual healing. These are difficult, dangerous days of rage we are living in, more so as time passes and we have to stay diligent and ever close to God. I am so thankful HE is ours and we are HIS!
I did another little crockpot meal yesterday and again ...it was delicious...and fun...taking little time to put together. My pot was full but the lid fit so I went with it... Pork CS rib pieces, onion, carrots, celery, baby carrots and 1/2 packet of onion soup mix...served with green beans. Yum.
Have a blessed and beautiful day at your spots, ladies. Love and prayers for us all in this new day!
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OOO, that is comfort food, Bren! Yummers! We've had a couple of quiches (thank You, Jesus, and spell checker for helping me get that spelling! LOL!) Wade's made them and they are soooo good. Lots of protein with the meat and eggs and cheese, and then we add some broccoli and onions to it. Oops, a touch of drool to mop up!
I've had my legs wrapped since yesterday, so am hoping for another wee bit of weight loss. Y'all are doing excellent in your weight loss journey!
We've been cool here too. In the 50's and low 60's today. Haven't needed the heat yet though.
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You ladies are amazing - you keep pushing forward even though you have challenges. It is such an encouragement to read your messages. Praying for you
The fisquala on my right arm plus the 2nd operation to get the vessels to open - it has failed. It brought a lot of feeling down with regards to my health. The surgeon this coming Monday is going to operate on the other arm - he said it is not at a level that works the best but it should work. Then we need time for it to heal. He said if it doesn't work the worst case would be to have an incision in my neck until they can find a more permant place for the fisquala. The one in the next they dont like doing unless it is an emergency as it has a good change of becoming infected. I had been praying that the surgery part of my journey was over - but God sees differently.
God is in control and it is my faith that is getting me through this. As I told Norm (my husband) it is not so much of going home to the Lord but leaving him to take care of our daughter that lives with us. I believe I have shared with you that she has Down Syndrome, is 34, and is the joy of our life. But things will change so much for him - but we have set up a lot of help so he should be ok - but just leaving everything to him to handle on his own (when we get older it is a concern as we both can help each other now that we are older (these Golden years are not what we were told they would be)
I was at my weekly TOPS meeting today - down 1 pound in 2 weeks - so am now at 238.2 = I was looking back in my records and in January 2023 I was at 235 - so I need to lose about 3 pounds just to be even for the year - I am praying that I can do this by November as I really would like to have a lose for the year.
Looking over my food - kidney doctor has said no sugar, no salt and 2 L of water, no red meat, no processed foods. Some days are better then most but pretty much the salt is out of my diet but it is in everything so there are many things I would like to add to my meals but cant because it has salt in it. So we have started doing like we did over 50 years ago - everything from scratch so we can control what is in the food.
The big problem - think may 2 of them - is getting in the water as I am usually a little low on getting it all in = and the lack of movement. Cant keep on using excuses - just need to do it - as Yoda from Star Wars said Don't try just do it = so that is what I am going to be working on. I have read a few articles that say if you are feeling tired quite often it could be because you are dehydrated - also that headaches can be caused from dehydration. Thought that was interesting. Also talked to the doctor sharing that really I am not eating huge quantities but am not really losing - he said that is because over the years I have tried so many 'diets' that my metabolism has shut down - and the only way to get it back up it to move whether I like it or not. He said to start with 5 minutes walking and work in increasing it to 10 minutes and when I can get 10 minutes continually moving then to slowly increase it. He said right now with my metabolism he beleive that 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes at night on the treadmill will get it moving and will help burn off some stored fat. So that is what I am going to work on. I see the Kidney doctor beginng of December so I really would like to be able to tell him that I have lost 10 pounds (more if possible) and just as important that I am walking more than 10 minutes a day.
Weather = today it was 61F which was nice - we opened a few windows shut off the furnace as we have had to have it on at night as it has gotten cold - but we now have shut the windows and turned it back on as the house was getting chilly -we don't need to get a cold.
Psalm 16:7-8 says
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken
Psalm 16:11 says
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore
Psalm 17:6-7
I call upon you, for you will anser me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge fromtheir adversaries at your right hand.
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Marilyn, I'm so sorry that the second surgery didn't work. You are in my prayers. You have had steady losses, and that is very good! I'm at 234-235 this morning, but I have been allowing treats during the week. Next week that will stop! I also need to set my alarm so I can get in steps every 1.5-2 hours. I want to get at least 800-1000 steps extra a day. I still have to stop between 2500-3000 since my back can't take more than that. We were out yesterday looking at paint colors for the kitchen walls. We had been moving about but when we were looking at the pain chips my right leg went numb. I ended up sitting in the car while Wade went into Walmart. He got me some "treats". Actually, we'd purchased some hot chocolate packets and I thought one of them was white chocolate but it turns out it was French Vanilla flavored chocolate. So he bought some white chocolate chips so I could use my milk and the chips to make hot chocolate! Oh my, sweet but so good. He did put some marshmallows in it last night, but I will leave those out from now on, and add a little bit less white chocolate chips since it was so sweet. I won't have it but maybe one time a week since I am working on drinking my Candy Cane Lane peppermint tea with honey. That is helping to calm my gastritis.
Wade brought my Doctor Heater into my office this morning. I had it on for a little bit but ended up getting too hot! This past year I've had trouble with being hot/cold when I shouldn't have been. My thyroid numbers were spot on, so I don't know what is causing the problem other than my estrogen and progesterone are way off again. Oh, dehydration is something I have to be very careful with. I can't drink a lot of water because of the lymphedema soaking it in and causing swelling. I take two diuretics to help level that out, but have to make sure I get enough to not get dehydrated. I thought the headaches might be from that, but since we've been using an air purifier in the bedroom at night I've had less headaches and they are less intense. The night that we didn't turn it on I woke with a stronger headache, so I'm pretty sure that is it!
Well, I was a chatty-Kathy this morning!
Love you ladies. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
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Yes you were and that's great Kim...Chatty! I call mine waxing eloquent....
I had an episode of acid reflux a few nights back that had me gasping and feeling horrid for 4 hours. I had to sit up that long to be able to breathe right and swallow again...it had been quite a long time since that happened since I've been on the pantoprazole for several years.
I had a low last night of 65...lowest has been 63 and I have blurry vision and mobility issues so have to treat pretty quick. I had a half bottle of orange juice and a cup of yogurt at 11:30...so this morning my FBS was 132. Big difference from the over 250's I had for years...I am thankful!
Marilyn, I too, am so sorry the surgery was a failed attempt. My heart hurts for you....you've been very disciplined and follow your plan well. I admit, I have not done so until just the past few months!
I have a split chicken breast in the fridge to play with for dinner. I need to do up some salad to go with it. It's too big for my little slow cooker so need to cut it in half or hack it down to fit in my toaster oven maybe...or the air fryer...I'll see what trips my trigger and checks my boxes.
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Kim, I do NOT listen to CNN...I also do not watch CBN or FOX...I find information through other sources ...I stay away from the MSM DEMONS lol1
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My eyes are open...some may say I go way down the rabbit hole...lol...
Pres. Trump knows Bibi N. is behind 9/11
He knows Bibi is behind the Hamas Terrorist group
He also knows that BIBI N. has U.S. Journalists on the Israeli payroll
the Israeli government is corrupt
The Lord is in control...and I trust him completely!
5.2 pounds gone my first week
Gonna go do some pressure washing!
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Woohoo on the weight loss, Missy! You ladies are doing great!0
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I had another wild and wooly night...couldn't sleep, been awake since 11:30 PM decided to get up at 4. I'll work in the kitchen some and see what i can get done...before I crash for a long nap. I'm glad I can do that but I'd really like my patterns returned to normal...Oh well.
I got my bed stripped, need to put away laundry, vacuum/dust and find a few items as I declutter. I will enjoy my day and pray for us all here, for God's tender mercy and loving care and sparks of joy in each day. He is our provider and peace in each day we are given. Love you all...0 -
Heavenly Father I bring to you now the situation of what is happening in Israel = I know You are in control but for us though we believe we look at the loss of these lives and all the fighting - my prayer is that the fighting and killing of your chosen people will stop and stop before it become a world war. Please Lored look on your people, given them the insight to see that this killing is wrong and the knowledge that we don't need a world war. In your precious name I pray. Amen
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Amen. I also ask the Lord to protect those who believe in the Lord Jesus in both Palestine and Israel. Help them to be a mighty voice for Messiah! In Jesus' name, I pray.
Bren. I take a product called CORTISOL HEALTH by LES Labs. It has ashwaganda, sunflower seed extract, magnolia bark extract, and rhodiola root extract. All natural stuff. It has really helped me to get to sleep and stay asleep. I do get up to go to the bathroom around 2-2:30 each night and I wake up around 6:30-7 each morning, but I'm falling asleep around 11:30-12. There are the rare nights I have trouble falling asleep, but those are now few and far between. I'm getting around 6-7 hours of sleep per night. I do have another product that I take if I am having trouble falling asleep - Alpha-Theta Ultra PM. It too has all natural ingredients. It has 5-HTP which somewhere I read a warning about that, but it hasn't bothered me. It also has melatonin, which I've also heard warnings about, but again, I've not had trouble with it. My functional med NP told me about that one and I get it from her dispensary. Your diet is restrictive so check with your doctor to see if they would be safe for you - but sleep is so very important to your health!
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Kim, I actually get enough sleep....it's just not at night which is my normal. Ever since I was bed ridden for a full week when both feet went south at the same time in March of last year...my patterns have been reversed to the point where I get 7-9 hours sleep...during the day and am up/awake all night. It's stressful because I can't do my normal chores and the like (making noise) during those hours. What would be most helpful would be pain relief! I am limited to Tylenol. I am due another refill on the T-4 but only get a weeks worth at a time which requires a drive to go get it. I am most often not up tp that...but if I could keep going when I take my trash out, that would work. LOL...
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Well, at least you are getting enough sleep. I was up early this morning with one of those vicious headaches. I had some nausea, but the Lord delivered me from that! I'm so grateful. This is the first bad headache in a couple of weeks, and again, I am so thankful to the Lord for sparing me.
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Oh my, I would never make it to the top of that staircase - even going one step at a time! When we were at the beach, we had to go up about four steps to get to the wash station and then another five or six steps to the doorway. The first time that we went this way I nearly fell down the steps, my legs, after walking in the soft sand, just wouldn't hold me up. We found another way down to the beach that didn't have any steps and took that from there on out!
Having some trouble with my breathing. We bought some Premarin Mist yesterday and that seems to have helped me to be able to catch my breath more quickly, and I'm not having to try and catch my breath as often today. Praise the Lord! I haven't had this much trouble in at least 10 years. Oh, I've had short bouts, but this one has been about two weeks long. Lord willing it will be better by tomorrow and I won't have to go in and have a doctor listen to my lungs. Every time this happened in the past everything was clear, even the asthma tests I went through. My allergy doctor diagnosed it as Allergy-induced Asthma. So I am hoping that it is just that my allergies are out of whack right now!
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About to go to the hospital in a couple of hours for my surgery. I know what they will be doing as I have been through it before but still feeling anxious. Should be home by bed time tonight as I do not plan to spend the night there.
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Prayers for you ladies in your journey...with all the things I DO deal with, I am so thankful for the ones I don't have to, in my own journey! God be with you, each step of the way, in each new day. May He comfort, heal, strengthen and heal you as only He can. Rest in Him at every opportunity and be at peace.
I'm getting my home chores done in my 5-7 minute increments today. I didn't rest well last night at all...so am in quite a bit of pain. As I've said before...I am glad to be an apartment dweller as I couldn't care for a house and yards on my own. Some days this one bedroom apartment is more than I can handle.
I had a 3 day run in with my old friend...Debbie...as in Little. What a troublemaker she is...How far one can fall in a couple of days...oh well...she's gone now and needs to be barred from entry...
I need to get into a bag of greens and the like!
Yesterday, I cooked up some ground chicken and made tacos. I was thinking about chicken chili but was out of commission rather quickly. I'll keep it in mind for the next round.
I got the bed stripped and remade...my laundry from the 5th put away at last and I'm going to bag my laundry for the next round... vacuum, clean the kitchen and do some veggie prep today. My list is longer than that....but I'm not sure it will be completed today! I will do what I can and thank God for His strength to do it!
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Bren, when you get a hankering for something like a Little Debbie, just buy one donut or one of those slices of cake. You get the satisfaction, but when it's gone, it's gone! Oh, boy, I sure miss my Swiss Cake Rolls. I loved eating the chocolate off the outside and then eating the cakey middle! Can't have those anymore! Or, if you buy the Little Debbies, make a rule that you can only eat one a week! Yeah, right! LOL!
Marilyn, how did your surgery go? You've been in my prayers. Hopefully, you will be like those people whose numbers went up and didn't need the dialysis! That would be a huge dance of joy and praise the Lord!
Breathing is doing pretty good. I only struggle when I think about struggling! LOL! The Primatine Mist is working well. I haven't used it at all today and haven't had but a couple of times where I had to take a deep breath, but was able to catch it right away. I'm glad, the muscles in my throat and chest hurt when I take a deep breath! Eek! I guess I gave them a good workout!
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beach trip went lovely...i will try to post some pics later
please pray for my daughter things are not going well...i will post more later...just please pray!!!
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Had my surgery yesterday - got home about 10 pm and ready to be home after a long day at the hospital. Best care ever this time around. Doc said that the surgery part went well, now just to see if this fisquala will work - the one on the other arm shut down after 4 months and the repair job on it did not help at all. God is good, God is in control, God give me strength to press on, God gave me a plan when I was in the hospital - will share it at another time as to what He wants me to do re our temple. Now is the time to pray that this fisquala will get stronger and work should I need dialysis and that the number for my kidney function will be up next blood work which would mean that I can be off diaylsis for a bit more. Please pray continously that this will happen - I am ready for whatever God decides but I also want to be with my husband for a couple more years at least to help him through some financial problems and with how to look after our special needs daughter.
I went to my TOPS meeting this morning so I could be held accountable with my weight - was down 1.8 so am now back down to 236.4 God for October 31 has been to be at 235 so that gives me 1.4 pounds to lose this coming week - and I was talking with the Lord last night and committed to 7 days of nutrious eating and walking 10 minutes straight rather than 5 minutes - that is 2 minutes, sit for 1 than 2 more and so on until 10 minutes are completed = and I firmly believe should I honor the Lord with eating no processed foods, no salt, more vegetables, 2 L of water and walk for 10 minutes on the treadmill that I should be down 1.4 by next Tuesday. As I said God is in control - He has given me (and I believe He has given each of us) what we should be doing - we just need to honor Him and show Him how much re really love Him by obey Him by cleaning out our Temple
Thanks for the p rayers ladies - I appreciate everyone of you and you are in my prayers daily
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My daughter just got out of ER...thank God it was not as serious as her physical therapist had suggested...she still needs answers as to what is going on though...she has a ENT doc referral ...just remember her in your prayers...thanks so much...it is making me nervous...because they can't seem to find out what is goin on ...ugh
God has it though...I trust him with my whole heart
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