WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013

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So our small knitting group of 9 women or less at times.We turned in 3 lg hefty bags for the Under my wings ,they help unwed mom`s.
Hope everyone is enjoying their day.
HUGS
jane

Happy first day of Winter…. Ooops…I mean Spring… it’s so cold and snowy I got confused!:huh:

Barbie, I wish I could have seen the recital, I bet it was wonderful!:flowerforyou:

Amanda, Happy two years! I think it is awesome how you get in extra bits of exercise!:smokin:

DeeDee, I hope you feel better soon. I love pears, you must get a lot of them :flowerforyou:

grandmallie, wtg, on Jacobs ladder!:glasses:

Moxie, I agree where is Spring? I also track my sodium, it is so easy to go over on it.:frown:

Cheryl, My heart breaks for you all and I can’t imagine the worries everyone is going through. Continued prayers for Jackson and your entire family.

Renny, I wish I had an answer for you, sorry. I hope it goes away soon. I have episodes of the entire left hand itching, but I never remember to ask Doc about it. :ohwell:

Jb, Good for you! I have put off starting my seeds as it’s still too cold here this year. :sad:

Joyce, Thoughts and prayers for you and your Hubby and wishing a speedy recovery for him.

Lucy, Congrats to you and I agree with you, being a part of this group really inspires one to exercise!:drinker:

Laura, So sorry to hear your Son didn’t get selected but Happy for you that you will still have the Grand children around. I have just one Grandchild and I can’t imagine not seeing her grow and being a part of her life.

Michelle, I know where you are coming from! My go to, soothing food is cookies. I have a couple of things on the horizon that I will be facing in the next few days and in the next couple of weeks that have me troubled right now and it is getting harder and harder to stay focused and motivated.

Brooke, A big Congrats to you !:drinker:

luvbuttons, Wow, you have had a lot all at once. I am deeply sorry about your Mom, and hope the Hubby is doing better. You have found a wonderful group of supportive friends, I’m sure you will love it. Please feel free to friend me if you like.:flowerforyou:

Jodi, You are such a sweet person. I wish you peace. 20 years in May for me, it is still difficult.:flowerforyou:

Viv, Glad it stopped raining for you! If only it would stop snowing here and bring on the sunshine and spring blooms.:flowerforyou:

Jane, You and your knitting group are real angels! What a nice thing to do !

Meg, I’m praying things settle down for you!:flowerforyou:

Calling it a day,
Hugs to all
Carol WNY
Bump 19

Evening my friends` today has been a day~ when it rain's it pours:sad:
Then come home to the DH upset because within probably the next yr and a half ,he will probably be out of work. not yet 65 and me working part time, We have bills that need to be payed off by that time and now seriously thinking about canceling the cruise.
We cant live in a bubble I know ,but cautious yes...
It isn't the money so much I am worried about it's the insurance,neither of us will be eligible for medicare and private insurance would suck the life out of us...
I really hate this feeling I would really really love to go on the cruise ,and would probably be the last one we would ever go on..but dont want to put ourselves in the hole anymore..
Geesh it is just one thing after the other.I guess I have to accept the things I cant change,but Mercy Heaven's it is tough.
Say some prayers for my friend Ray xoxo thanks

grandmallie... I hear ya. No cruise here either in your situation, because DH has only worked part time. However, Canada's got universal healthcare. So, just say'n that I am a happy Canadian. At least there's insurance for what is needed.

I worked my buns off today, after thinking I was catching some kinda bug. Did NOT materialize. Happy it did not. "Blaming" the healthy veggie/fruit diet, and just a strong immune system!

Keep on keeping on, my dear Vitamin F friends. My focus has been on NSV's the last couple of months. Not the scale. At this age, I want it to be about my health.

Have a great evening.

Renny
Vancouver Island, BC (where it is mighty stormy for the first day of spring...the building was a-swayin')

Lila - "chatty this month" -- and what makes this different from any other month??????lol

Viv - snickerdoodles are drop cookies that are rolled in cinnamon and sugar before baking. In these the recipe called for white bean puree, it's really quite tasty. You can't taste the beans at all. Congrats on starting back exercising.

Amanda - has it REALLY been two years since your heart valve replacement? I can remember when you were waiting to have it done. Boy, I didn't realize I've been on here for that long. See, you guys are addicting....lol

DeeDee - yup, I indulged in ice cream last night. When I got up this morning, I still had that taste in my mouth from the ice cream. You know that isn't at all like me, but like you say, some times we need it. I probably won't have any ice cream again for a long while now. I guess part of me rationalized that I should just finish it up since Vince didn't want it. That's so bad. Well, the Wii showed a gain (not surprising), and I know it'll take a long time to get that gain off. Maybe deep down inside there was a part of me that was sad that bunco was coming to an end. I like getting together and just joking around, chatting, etc. So sorry you aren't feeling well...hope you get better real fast. The previous owner planted a crepe myrtle at the corner of the garage. I would like to change it to a bradford pear or some other tree that blooms EARLY (very early) in the season. After winter, I'm so ready for spring, and the crepe myrtle's don't bloom until around August. To me, that's so depressing.

jb - it wasn't my period (thank goodness) so I'm sure it was hemmerhoids. I remember a while ago when I had some hemmerhoids removed, it was recommended to me to take some mineral oil to keep things "loose". I might very well get some and start having it.

Judy - that's awesome that you got to see BL taping and were so close! I also find it neat about that challenge you are in. That's just wonderful that she gives you workouts and checks your diary. You are so lucky

Did an hour of yoga this morning and then an hour of the deep water class. You know, it's interesting in a way. When I started out the day, I was so tight. By the end of the water class, there were things that I could do without any discomfort. Then we went to senior bowling. Vince said how he needs to stretch before bowling. I didn't have to stretch, I was already stretched out! Just had dinner, will be going back for Newcomer bowling. Tomorrow I'll do Jari Love Ripped to the Core DVD.

Lucy in DE - fantastic NSV! You go girl!

Laura - I'm sorry your son wasn't chosen, but there's a silver lining to this cloud ... he's not moving!

Brooke - how your clothes fit is so much more of an accurate indicator than the scale is. Congrats on the awesome NSV

katla - thanks for telling Viv about the snickerdoodle.

luvbuttons - welcome! I'm so sorry about your husband and mother. Does your husband have to monitor his potassium, too?

grandmalle - boy, when it rains it pours. My heart goes out to you, your hubby, and Ray

Carol - the way the weather has been, I'm SOO ready for spring, don't even kid about winter....<smile>

Just got back from Newcomer bowling. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele in NC

Good afternoon ladies!!!

I don't want to be HWP, but feel deprived. That is no Quality of Life.
I would say, enjoy your high sodium foods, but in moderation.

What is HWP?

OK, I am officialy freaking out about this cardioversion tomorrow. I just don't like the idea of some one shocking my husbands heart to try to temporarily stop his heart so it will restart itself in a regualr beat.

I'm doing a pretty good job of eating well in the hospital cafeteria. it's a heart hospital and they have a heart healthy menu. It's just that 30 minutes before it closes, it is looking pretty sad. I'm not drinking enough water though.

We lost my Dad today to Alzheimer's, he was 83. He went very quickly after a change in his condition yesterday. It is a blessing for him and for my Mom. Most of us "kids" were there with Mom at the end. I am very grateful for that. I am 6th of 12 siblings (2 have passed) which really helps at during hard times. Please keep us in your prayers.
MaryC
SOB's daughter(sweet old Bob)

I think the prayers worked. This is what Jackson's Mom texted to her sister, "Tube is out. Been awake all day. Followed my face and then Colby's after. Trying to speak. Mouthed the word "beautiful" while gazing into his dedicated sister's eyes, 3 times in a row, "beautiful, beautiful, beautiful"!!! Colby and I hugged and cried for joy. God is great. Thank you Lord!!!" Tears of joy! Give God the glory!:"

I sooooo hope this is the beginning of him healing. Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!!!:drinker: Ok, maybe the drinker isn't a good smiley to add since drinking got him in trouble but it's the only one that looks celebratory.

Hi Ladies, hope Wednesday was kind to all of you. After the garden raking yesterday, I woke this morning to a snowstorm that put about 2 inches down in about 2 hours. It’s melting, but not fast enough for me. That’s it, no more gardening until I get a week of continuous warm weather. I hope my buds haven’t been frozen. Last year my plum tree got a frost during the set so I never got one plum off the tree last autumn.

Luvbuttons – consider us your new friends on this journey, we all know how hard it can be but we share laughs, successes, challenges and you are more than welcome to be one of us. PS – I like that “seasoned chick” line, sort of like KFC – lol.

Katla – isn’t it great how dogs live entirely in the moment – their joy is never held back.

Lucy – congratulations on the fitness NSV.

DeeDee – just the thought of all those pear trees in bloom makes me smile. Take the allergy medication and enjoy the walk through the blossoms while they’re out.

Cheryl – so glad to hear about Jackson, - holding firm that he is on his way to full recovery. And the drinking icon is water, I’m sure of it.

Mary – condolences on your loss and very glad to hear you have a close family to help through this time.

Jmkmomm – hang in there, remember, this is a procedure that has been used many times and your DH is going to be just fine. My thoughts are with you!!!

Gail and Amanda – wow, you two are a testament to active living.

Michele – yes, you are right, we’re chatty every month (and I don’t want to see it change either, it’s great the way it is).

Well, I think Ill get this posted before the page flips over to a new one. Best wishes for a nice evening, a good sleep and a pleasant second day of spring tomorrow – hopefully one with some sunshine (somewhere at least).

Lila – in the snowy Kootenays in BC (and I’m not enamored of its beauty at the moment).

well good morning ladies~ been awake since 12:45 AM,
cant sleep , been tossing and turning, figured I would get on the computer for awhile.
Mary so sorry for the loss of your dad,It is a tough thing to go through~ my mom has been gone 13 yrs and it's never easy..
So glad you were there for your mom.
Barbie ~ you amaze me, sure wish I could do all that..
Finally got the pain free book, glanced through it quick last night ,will delve more into it today...
I hate waking up and then you start thinking, and the thinking starts to more thinking.:grumble:
I am sitting here thinking,ok if and when we sell the house what can I keep and what will I have to get rid of,
What will I do for work? can I find work in florida, and the big one what are we gonna do for insurance:noway:

Good afternoon ladies!!!

I don't want to be HWP, but feel deprived. That is no Quality of Life.
I would say, enjoy your high sodium foods, but in moderation.

What is HWP?

Height weight proportionate=HWP

We lost my Dad today to Alzheimer's, he was 83. He went very quickly after a change in his condition yesterday. It is a blessing for him and for my Mom. Most of us "kids" were there with Mom at the end. I am very grateful for that. I am 6th of 12 siblings (2 have passed) which really helps at during hard times. Please keep us in your prayers.
MaryC
SOB's daughter(sweet old Bob)

Love and prayers for you all xx

Good morning Ladies

Up early but I was in bed by 9:30 last night. Some old home by 8 in bed by 9:30. :grumble: But just 2 more days till my days off
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@Mary C sorry to hear about your loss.
@Cheryl Good news regarding Jackson.
@Michele and @Lila. I love the chat. Sometimes I have a hard time catching up with it all but I love it.

Going to the gym before work if I don't catch it on this side of work it wont happen.

So I better get moving

Liz from idaho
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Such a mix of emotions here today. We have the loss of a Dad. I lost mine in 1998, I know how you feel, It leaves a huge hole in your heart that eventually fill with all of the wonderful memories of him. Then we have the recovery of a young man in a coma. What wonderful news!!!!! God is working everyday, never takes a day off or any time off. So I know He will be working today with my husbands doctor, my bundle of nerves and my husband. God has to work overtime when it comes to helping my husband deal with his stress when he goes home. My best way to describe him is that he is an intense man. He said he is allergic to stupidity and whoever doesn't think his way is stupid.