WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023
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Heather When I fell on ice this winter. The first thing I did was take an Epson salt bath. Then I used Arnica gel on my scrapes. Lastly I just dropped everything and rested. I did gentle exercises that were recommended for my arm. For the first few days I could barely lift my right arm. It took about a week to be 80% recovered. About a month to be fully recovered.
Arnica is a mainstay in my medicine cabinet. It helps with circulation. It should not be used if you are on a blood thinner.
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More Art in Bloom..
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Thanks Margaret!
DH and I did a team effort on getting the pigs cheeks into the IP
He chopped I stirred . I'm cooking them in beer. Cooking away nicely now.
Found this on DDIL's private account on Instagram.
Expecting the cleaner any minute.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Happy May 1st!1
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Happy May Day, or Beltane for those who celebrate,
Thank you, Barbie. Without reservation, this group is one of the bright spots in my days. I always look forward to the clean slate of a new month.TerriRichardson112 wrote: »I’m well on the mend. Mostly off painkillers. Bodily functions are largely back to normal. Eating lots of fibre to keep the digestion moving. Only gentle exercise for a few weeks. I will try driving later today.cityjaneLondon wrote: »Well, my peut-être turned into, Oui, bien sûr, so I set out happily.
When I got to Kingsway, a big dual carriageway along the seafront, I tripped halfway across the first carriageway, and ended up staggering across the raised central reservation, falling, and landing smack in the far one. By some miracle nothing was coming. I sprained my wrist, scraped my hands and was horribly shaken. Sore ribs. ... The names of my helpers were Gary and Patricia, so I've emailed the council to commend them.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxxsarahbriston wrote: »Hello - Im Sarah from Scotland, 58 and just retired
Annie - So sorry about the cold, hope it passes quickly.
Lanette - Holy chicken condos, Batman! I think I've lived in apartments smaller than that. It's absolutely beautiful, and a great addition to any property. I still want to get chickens, but I've got work to do convincing Corey that it's an option.
My hummingbirds are constantly at the feeder right now. Saw one yesterday very carefully sip from each of the four "flowers" on the feeder, which I thought was wonderful. They are always my connection to my mother, and a bright spot in my day. I did buy a window feeder, but they roundly ignore that one. Once it warms up (only 40 degrees right now!) I'll grab and refill the big feeder and just take the window one down.
I did get out both days this weekend and get a little yardwork done. I used the big zero-turn mower on the front yard and near the house while Corey was burning brush yesterday... I still love that thing, and with the new seat we put on, it's actually comfortable.
Fingers crossed I'll get a call from the surgery office and scheduled to talk to one this week. If I haven't heard from them by tomorrow, I can call Community Care at the VA and they'll goose them. Not that I particularly want to have surgery, but a reasonably swift resolution would be spiffy if it's available.
My goal for April was to maintain my weight between 145 and 150, which I sort of missed, but I was 143 pounds April 1 and 144 pounds this morning, so I wasn't that far off, in the end. I did get all the way down to 137, but was able to get it back where it was supposed to be. Pleased with that.
Hope May is truly wonderful for everyone!
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR6 -
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30. Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle or stretch today. Oops, wimped out on PT, but did manage to drag my weary butt down to the powerline meadow with the dogs, and weed/plant one big pot
April summary.
Move more: Average steps/day 7693 so far, exceeded 7515 goal hooray!
Fuel better: Good variety of plants/week, quantity improving.
Live now: progressing with Tumble and Shadow grooming and play training. Joe time investment paying off.
Average wt for the month down two tenths of a pound. I’ll take it
Keep same intentions for May.
Printed out the Oregon HIPAA authorization forms, Joe signed with minimal resistance. Scanned in to laptop, saved to iphone, asked Joe to turn in when he goes for EKG Tuesday, and he agreed. That’s two cooperations I didn’t really expect . Next I’ll try medical POA… :devil:
Karen yours to pip. Well said.
Machka the bug stuff looks like what the ?carpenter ants??Termites? leave behind after digesting the wood trim around the front windows. [shudder]
Margaret you are right about the usefulness of the humble bumble, plus I like watching them crawl around the evergreen huckleberry blooms. The floral “Temple Lion Censer” made me smile, especially the flowery butt.
Machka cute, yup. Is that a honey bee butt sticking out of the yellow bloom about a third of the way in to from the right edge?
Beth :sad: and your poor mom has to suffer for over a week to get that bad tooth pulled. No pain meds? Grr.
KJ :… Then, get mad when we were right…” it’s the testosterone poisoning, but knowing that doesn’t help. “not listening to it” is self-care. Brava! Never heard of “mulch glue” sounds like what our traveling pea gravel needs. Thanks!
Lisa love your evolution in action approach to flowers indistinguishable from weeds. Thanks also for the caution about season 2, I’m with you about that kind of humor. Likewise most slapstick, can’t bear the Three Stooges but Joe is a huge fan. those pics. I’m with Levi about wandering fowl.
Rita you can not spend too much time on your self care, not with all that you have to deal with.
Lanette :laugh: :noway: :laugh: Ah yes, coffee and a cigarette before breakfast, yes I relished that. Haven’t smoked since 1999 and rarely have more than one cup of coffee a month Gorgeous chicken chateau and wow they’ve gotten B I G. ((hugs)) and prayers for Kitty and for you.
Ginny I couldn’t have imagined either ‘til it happened to me. So grateful it’s “behind” me
Tracey you’re right, gonna make sure I get some apple or pomegranate daily for awhile. Thankful you can get in to see the Doctor Thursday. Hope he does whatever you need for medical leave. Fingers X’d for job opportunities, any airline or office would be lucky to get you. your DD’s friend’s humor. Your DD must be a good friend to have such a good one. Prayers the procedure is successful.
Heather how is Johnny? Any recurrence of the dizziness?
Michele ha ha!
Debbie thanks for the update. Praying Destiny can get into St. Jude’s ASAP.
Barbie thanks for the May fresh start. Loved the “Where did you find that” meme.
Welcome ?or is it Welcome Back? @WindyCityGal160 Liz in Chicago!
Pip after slurping down all the humming bird juice daily last week, all our hummers have disappeared. Gal on NextDoor said they’re probably laying their eggs. Hope they’lll be back soon. How do you capture your stats? Smartwatch? HRM? Or ???
That’s it for now.04/30: Move: 0 sets PT, dogs to powerline. steps:4079 so far
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 7+7 apple, beans-cannellini/kidney, ginger, granola, lettuce-butter, oats, pomegranate juice, potatoes-french fries, prunes, raisins, tangerines, walnuts, wheat-burger bun/cronut/ginger snaps/macaroni. CI=1621 way over because of the coffee/cream/cronut but sooo worth it!
Live: Joe, readings, BP, Vimeo church, weed/plant one big pot, two loads laundry. Wt: 134.5
04/29: Move: 2 sets PT w/D. Jeopardy walking. steps: 7819
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 7 apple, ginger, granola, potatoes-french fries, prunes, tangerines, wheat-burger bun/ginger snaps. CI=1209
Live: Joe, readings, BP, artisan market with T + S. Wt: 134.3 again.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
Hummingbirds around here are still buzzing around. My stats are from an app called Strava. It tracks my walking, biking, and outside running, it tracks distance, pace, watts, elevation. Also use my Apple Watch to track my average heart rate and max heart rate and the calories that I burned. I never use the calories that it may show on an exercise machine I may be on.
I also use Strava for most of my exercise.
Machka in Oz
Yeah, I’ve noticed:0)
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Barbara—I miss the hummingbirds so much. They were at my feeders year around at home in Oregon. I haven't seen one since we moved to Illinois. I have a feeder but no hummingbirds. I’ll admit to being homesick. 💔
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Happy May Ladies
Thanks Barbie for guiding us into a new month.
Heather - oh my word, glad you weren't hurt any worse than you were! It's really tough being one-handed, especially if it's your favored hand.
Margaret - I love seeing the artwork and flowers. Thank you for sharing those with us!
Terri - glad to hear you are healing fast, your procedure is now over and you should be able to enjoy the summer.
Debbie - sounds like your garden is going great guns. We had a few fairly warm days, the greenhouse was over 100 so the tomatoes really shot up. I put them in the shade and let them get a little breeze in the afternoon but I'm going to have to tie them up.
Katla - so glad to hear your husband is improving and you were able to enjoy some time with the grands.
Lisa -I thought about you when I took the Toro out last week. Glad the new seat is comfortable. And good luck with the upcoming surgery. Any idea if it's open surgery or if they'll be able to do it laparoscopically? You probably said and I skipped over it.
Barbara - glad you are feeling better and things are in working order again. Did I mention I also eat a couple tablespoons of chia seeds each day? One in the overnight oats and I add a tablespoon of them in the power waffle batter mix. Adds a little crunch. Since they get gelatenous that helps too. I just found an article about them: https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-chia-seeds-ease-constipation-1944829
Ladies, thanks for all the nice remarks about the chicken coop. I think I failed to give Roger credit for screwing and bolting the whole thing together, it came in pieces in a kit. We are already thinking ahead and planning to attach a larger run - what I have in mind is actually a superstructure either attached or looming over it with a partial roof. We get such high winds I don't want anything that can become airborne or ripped off. Thankfully we have months until the winter winds start up so time to toss around ideas. If dog kennels weren't so expensive and came in the right dimension, I'd get one from Home Depot or someplace and we'd retrofit it. Still might do it if I run across a deal on Craig's list or if Roger peters out, lol.
Roger:I'm sure his willingess to help was partly his friendship with my DH, but also I've cut him some pretty good deals on stuff I had around here. I gave him a blade for his tractor, DH bought it and used it a couple times and there it sat in the way and rusting by the back gate. Roger was happy to get it to add to HIS collection, lol. And I sold him our old John Deere lawn mower he bought for his son. Again, it was in the way, I was glad to get rid of it for $100. He cleaned it up, fixed the carburetor, bought new tires. It's probably worth $500 or more.
So he was good about helping me mow the ditches, spraying the driveway, etc. They'll be going on vacation for perhaps a week or two in a few days and I'll babysit their greenhouse, get the mail, etc. That's what neighbors do.
Kitty is back to her old self this morning. I gave her a little tuna yesterday, which she took a couple bites of, and managed to get a little hairball goop in her mouth without getting bit. She ate her cat chow supper over night. I didn't see any evidence in the litter box that things worked through, but there's hope.
The gutter guy I called last week hasn't called back so I'm going to call another one today. I might be OK with just some repairs and power washing them. I want to do more work around the house but am stalled until that decision is made - workmen trampling over flowers and bushes and all that stuff.
Ok I've been working on this post for several hours so better get it posted and go back outside and putter. Might go walking with my neighbor this morning, haven't heard back yet if it works for her.
Make it a fabulous week
Lanette
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Heather: Ouch! Such a shock when that happens. Yay! For your rescuers. I hope you’re not seriously injured.
I tried a little light weeding this morning, and drove the short distance to the garden centre and it was fine. I may be mobile quicker than I expected.6 -
Heather ... that was a scary fall! Hope your aches and pains are nothing serious.
Debbie ... Praying they find the right team for Destiny.
Barbie ... thank you for the new month.
Rebecca ... I have only ever trimmed my bangs ... never would I attempt a whole haircut!
Karen ... "Hazel" the Roomba!
April was another disappointing month, although I was one pound lighter than when I started. That one pound was up and down all month long so I'm not real convinced that I did anything but stay the same. However, the new month brings new opportunities to get better at what I know works. So, I will continue with IF 19:5 and make certain that the food I consume in those 5 hours is healthy and nutritious. I also think it will benefit me to weigh and measure again to ensure my portions make sense and my calories during those 5 hours aren't too high. My eyes have a way of being bigger than my stomach!
Beth near Buffalo5 -
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2023 Mindful May
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate the flowers and greenery Spring brings.1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. I need to think about this and plot!
Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 0/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
Walk 7,000 every day 0/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1 0/31 (93%)
Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
Meditation: daily. 0/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 0/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 36/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 68 by May 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)35/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 0/25 (100%,88%,100,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 18/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——4/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25(100%,100%,100%,100%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700, (100%)
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met
June met
July met — met
August met
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t.
3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small.
4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together.
5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why.
6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful.
7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why.
8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today.
9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today.
10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times.
11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder.
12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you.
13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country.
14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature.
15. Do something to contribute to your local community.
16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better.
17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful.
18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about.
19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful.
20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.
21. Look up at the sky and remember we are a part of something bigger.
22. Find a way to help a project or charity you care about.
23. Recall 3 things that you’ve done that you are proud of.
24. Make choices that have a positive impact on others today.
25. Ask someone else what matters most to them and why.
26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful.
27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others.
28. Do something special and revisit in your mind tonight.
29. Today do something to car for the natural world.
30. Share a quote you find inspiring to give others a boost.
31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future.
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My April wasn’t that good but at 80% goals met, not entirely bad. Here is the summary of last month.
Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 11/15(100%,100%,80%,73%)
Walk 7,000 every day 28/30 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1 28/30 (93%)
Arm weights twice a week 5/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
Meditation: daily. 30/30 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 9/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 9867, 9491,10170, 8706, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 6/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 35/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 68 by May 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)35/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 27/20-(100%,88%,100,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 18/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——4/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25(100%,100%,100%,100%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings (100%)
Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met
June met
July met — met
August met
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
RVRita in sunny hot already NM4 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »Lisa -I thought about you when I took the Toro out last week. Glad the new seat is comfortable. And good luck with the upcoming surgery. Any idea if it's open surgery or if they'll be able to do it laparoscopically? You probably said and I skipped over it. Lanette
SW WA State
Sorry! Didn't mean to be obscure. The VA just approved a surgery consult to further explore issues that showed up on the CT scan. Don't know if surgery will be necessary or warranted until I talk to a surgeon. I did send the results to my gastroenterologist's office, and they want another CT scan that concentrates on the "small bowel," to get more information. Not sure what they'll do with the information when they get it, but a CT scan isn't too bad as far as tests go, so not sweating that one.
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »SophieRosieMom wrote: »Lisa -I thought about you when I took the Toro out last week. Glad the new seat is comfortable. And good luck with the upcoming surgery. Any idea if it's open surgery or if they'll be able to do it laparoscopically? You probably said and I skipped over it. Lanette
SW WA State
Sorry! Didn't mean to be obscure. The VA just approved a surgery consult to further explore issues that showed up on the CT scan. Don't know if surgery will be necessary or warranted until I talk to a surgeon. I did send the results to my gastroenterologist's office, and they want another CT scan that concentrates on the "small bowel," to get more information. Not sure what they'll do with the information when they get it, but a CT scan isn't too bad as far as tests go, so not sweating that one.
Lisa - you weren't obscure - I now remember you said it's just a consult. Thanks for jogging my memory. I'm sure they'll tell you the "how" when and if it gets down to surgery. Good luck!
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Hello Everyone! I'm Diane from NYC. I'd like to join WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023 group. I'm need to this so I'm not sure how I go about officially joining. I turned 60 this January. I have been much heavy than I am currently & lost 40 lbs. a few yrs. back. I have quit smoking (3/17/23) and gained over 10 lbs since quitting. Considering I could use to lose another 40lbs, I knew I need t get myself back on track. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO................... That's why I'm here.8
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Hello to Diane from NYC! This is a great place to come and chat!
Debbie ~ Continued prayers for Destiny. My heart goes out to her. How much she has ahd to endure.
Heather ~ Sorry for your tumble. Please take care of yourself.
We went to our favorite Mexican Restauant and had Texas Fahitas and frozen margaritas. So, I am done for the day...LOL But, it was delicious.
Will start back on my indoor walking Tuesday.
Carol from GA7 -
Thanks for thinking of me! I am still here. We just got a little busy. I also came down with a sinus infection. So I was laying low for the last week.
Barbie thanks for bringing us into a new month!
We are also going to be going to see the grandkids this coming weekend. Our last trip out there before we head back to Minnesota in two weeks. Hopefully I won’t find a snowman on my deck when I get there!!
💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota5 -
Edie and my son dropped in with these.
I reenactment the whole thing for Edie. I can tell you it hurts!!!!
I had a nap this afternoon and the dinner was superb.
Having Bea tomorrow afternoon for a couple of hours as Edie has cello. Don't know what they are doing for the rest of strike day. I find if we don't have Bea we don't know what day it is!
Gave them Max's card DH made
We are having lunch with him next Monday to celebrate his birthday, which is on Coronation day. Saturday he has a beach party with his friends and Sunday DH has cricket. Monday is another Bank Holiday for the Coronation.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx7 -
Thank you Lisa! I'm on my third nap and fourth cup of tea. I'm a believer in rest and hot liquids for colds. We have leftover pot roast for my parents dinner, so that's easy. I think I'm nodding off again!
Annie in Delaware3 -
I am enjoying a windy & rainy day. Trees outside my place are blowing in the wind. I am happy to watch and grateful to be warm and dry inside. 😊
Katla in rainy Illinois5 -
Heather, Sorry to hear of your mishap. You will be saved by your good habits and healthy lifestyle.1
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 8min 3sec, 42elev, 2.82ap, 82ahr, 94mhr, 6.15mi= 574c
Strava app = 753c
Walk home to gym- 11.17min, .53mi= 51c
Strava app= 65c
Treadmill jog- 39.39min, 152ahr, 190mhr, start 5.7sp, increase by one after every mile, last mile 5.9-8.0speed, 9.55min mi, 4mi= 431c
Spin bike at gym, 18.58min, gear 14, 15.82amph, 132ahr, 156mhr, 5mi= 197c
Walk gym to home- 10.17min, .60mi= 58c
Strava app= 74c
Total cal 1311
Ran again, I started out slow and built up, only did 4 miles, my max heart rate got up to 190, it didn’t even feel like it.3 -
Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Thanks for getting us started anew, Barbie!
I'm so sorry about Destiny, Debbie. I'm glad she's getting the preliminary help she needs. Hope she can get into St Jude's. Sending love and prayers.
Holy crap is right, Kelly! I follow the calendar based on my designers and when they started giving me kits for May a month ago I thought, "WAIT, WHAT?!?" and then, "Okay... it's a month away." and the BAMM! It's here! I'm really quite excited because I decided that I am NOT going to work at all this summer however, that means I'm going to have to get those lousy ducks lined up now for next fall. Not truly an issue because, if I'm not 100% ready then things will just be later than "usual" in September and the case managers will not mind. They're busy enough at that time anyway.
Thanks for the new list, Rita!
1. Do something kind for someone you really care about... it's mail-a-card Monday, DONE!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
The answer my friend is Blowin in the wind,the answer is blowin in the wind
Its breezy here today also..
Sheesh Heather here is hoping you get that looked at and you feel better quickly..
How sweet of the grands to make you cards.
Ive found this young couple that does Travel vlogs on Youtube - Kara and Nate .check them out I sent one I think to Heather in messenger but they went to Svalbard and I was thinking of Penny.. and they have traveled all over.. I think they are also on Facebook..
Its nice to armchair travel with them..
Here is a picture to make your day
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Barbie--Thanks for keeping us going with a new month. I pray with the warmer weather I get out and move more.
Terri--Glad to hear you are recovering well.
Tracey--I am so sorry about things at work. I am still short and this morning one of my girls comes in and tells be she has to cut back to 15 hours per week or she loses her insurance and housing. I just do not understand as she is young and able. Sometimes they make it way to easy to get on programs.
Lanetta--Those are very lucky chickens. Glad that you and Roger can help each other and get things done. Sounds like both of you reap the benefits.
Heather--Sorry to hear about your fall. Sure hope you feel better soon.
Rita--HUGS!!
Well not a lot else going on here. Working and trying to get into doing more. One of the side effects of the shot I am on is hurting, shortness of breath, fatiuge. I have it all.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE6 -
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