WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2014

evenin ladies~
wow a very long day.. we got some of the cleaning done that needs to be done before we leave.. and went to the pool...we were there 3 hrs and it was just lovely.. our friends we have made down here were there so we floated around and chatted for awhile..
Tomorrow is a ME day.. I am driving down to Sanibel Island,,, it is my favorite place to go...
we went when my DB was here but we were sort of in a rush.. so I am leaving early and spending the day.. it is about an hour and 15 away from here.. but they have sooooo much to do.. and see.my number 1 priority is the Ding Darling wildlife refuge.. will do a little shopping, hit the beach.. I am packing myself a little lunch, but might splurge on a small ice cream while I am there.. I plan to take alot of pictures...

Stats for the day, took yogi out for a little run, he will need more practice to run good.
Jog- 27.38min 6.5-7.3sp 8.54ap 5k
Jump- 17min fast- single, double, back
Jog outsides/yogi- 22.14min, 9.32ap, 2.3mi

Writing here from an exhausted household. I said yesterday that the lower level was wet from something wrong with the sewer and stuff came up from the commode. We got that all cleaned up and i was hoping I would have enough energy to get up and take a shower to get ready to go to church. Charlie told me to wake him up when I got ready to take a shower and he would watch the laundry room like a hawk. With my MS, I take a quick but effective shower, start out with washing my hair. Had the shampoo on and hear JOYCE SHUT IT OFF. Go into the kitchen and use the hose in the sink to rinse my hair and go downstairs and almost cried, Another huge mess coming out of the washing machine drain pipe. We couldn't even wash the wet towels we had been using to sop up and dry the floor with. Even if we used the spin cycle it came flowing out of the pipe. We get it cleaned up yet again, ate some lunch and off to the laundramat with 9 loads of laundry. Part of this was our regular laundry that we couldn't do. When we do out laundry we immediately hang it up in the laundry room and and I carry it upstairs. So we don't need laundry baskets. I have a rolling 3 bag laundry cart where I just throw my clothes into 1 of 3 bags to sort it out and then just carry the bag down. So we took my 3 bags, one laundry basket and then trash bgs of towels sopping wet to the laundramat. We want to hand them up so we left them partially dry at the laundramat to take them home, finished dry them and fold or hang up. We are past tired. I had a 3 egg omelet for lunch and want a large pizza for supper! I did find my fit bit wrist band though! It was hidden somewhere that got in my laundry. Love you all but to tired to respond

Joyce, Indiana

Heather, my DSIL’s mother is Scottish. In fact, although my DSIL is a US Citizen, but he was born in Scotland and spent the majority of his youth there. His mother is from the Gordon clan. He loves his heritage so much that when he and my DD#1 got married, he wore a kilt representing his mother’s lineage. It was a Scottish/Cajun wedding! One of a kind! LOL! It is his father who just died. I love them so much. Such great people.
Sylvia, I hope we are not bombarding you with advice or information you don’t need. I come from a large family; I’m the ninth of eleven children. My father had already passed so my mother made my brother who lived with her have the durable power of attorney and I had the medical power of attorney. It worked very well. At the time, she was relatively healthy, but aging. Later, when she had a stroke, it was really difficult to have to make the decisions, but as an RN, I was the best qualified. I’m glad she took the legal steps necessary to put it into place. I hope that if the mother is currently not in the picture and has a long list of legal issues/arrests that the court would not just give the children to her. You have been the one who has helped to raise them. Now the question would have to be if you feel you are able to care for them on a full time basis. As we age, sometimes we simply can’t take on the added responsibility. I pray and think of you and your son often. I remember having a patient many years ago that had the same disease process as you son. He did go on to get a lung transplant, but I don’t know how he fared since that time. It must be so difficult for you. You are a very strong and wonderful women. Your son is very lucky to have you and so are your grandchildren. I feel certain that God will bless you for all you do.
Toni, It’s always so hard when our children don’t get along very well. It happens even when they all have the same parents! Hugs to you. I know it’s stressful, but you are right. You can only control yourself!
Alison, I’m so glad you are having such a great time! Enjoy and have a safe return!
Thank you everyone for all your well wishes with the injection. I know it’s a very easy procedure, but I’m a little nervous anyway. You know what they say, “Sometimes a little medical knowledge is a dangerous thing!” LOL! I’ve spoken with my DD#1. She said her DFIL’s funeral won’t be until Friday. They are waiting for out of state family to be able to make it to Colorado. I told her that I would come, but she said she thought that I shouldn’t because it would only upset her DMIL to know that we had spent money to come that weekend and then to return at the end of January. I guess she’s right, plus I don’t want to give them the trouble of trying to put us up when there are so many other relatives who will need a place to stay. I hadn’t thought of that before. I did tell her that I’d like to send a tree or flowers that they could plan in his memory. She seemed to think that her DMIL would like that. Maybe I’ll send two; one for her DMIL and one for her and her hubby.
A buddy of mine from work recommended that I get a FitBit Flex. DH and I bought each other one for Christmas. I sent the following message to my buddy today, “ FitBit Flex … so far I love it. I have been sitting in my rocker setting it up. I have logged 7671 steps and burned 1589 calories and I haven’t gotten out of the chair. Wow! At this rate, I’ll be skinny in no time! LOL!” I’m just not sure if I’m going to return that thing or what! It’s seriously hilarious, but I’m beginning to worry that I won’t be able to trust the results. Ugh! So much for technology!  I did call the Support Center about it, plus the computer and my phone had different numbers and they were both within 6” of the FitBit. We managed to get that straightened out and I zeroed out the calories burned that came across to mfp, but I can’t count each step that I make during the day and check to see if it’s accurate. I did see where you can define what how long your stride is. I guess I can try that. Anyone have any experience in this issue? I would really appreciate the help!
Sending hugs, prayers, and best wishes to all! You are all such a wonderful and inspiring group! Thank you for your friendship!
Barb from South Louisiana




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When I finished typing, I felt this buzz buzz on my arm. Scared the heck out of me. It was the FitBit. I told my DH that I must have done something and it was notifying me. He said, "Yeah like you won the president's fitness award!" LOL! I'm married to a comedian!

Well for a first day back with it I think I done well. there's still lots of Christmas junk around but never touched any of it. Tried to get sleep a couple times today but all I did was toss and turn must be the time of the month I get insomnia a couple days then I'm fine. But go around tired a lot.
Joyce what a mess I had problem with water in my basement a few times when the sump pump didn't kick in. So there's no more rugs downstairs.
Well I'm tired but going to fight until at least nine.
See you all lighter.
Linda from Northern Ontario.

Well Friday evening we were able to get a new water heater put in, luckily we had vinyl flooring
so damage was minimal. Also my microwave died on tues so I had to replace it. Hubby and it's
decided not to exchange gifts this yr because of funeral expenses, getting other daughter and grandson home for the funeral and my surgery. I hope next year is better financially and health
wise.
Brenda from Md

Sylvia: I’m keeping your son and his children in my prayers, along with you.

MNMargaret: Your comments on the value of a trust speak to our situation. We need to make it happen. We started the process last summer and then DH’s back went to pieces and he ended up having surgery. My attention was not on estate planning and neither was his. Time to get things done. Past time! :flowerforyou:

Heather: I’ve heard the term Hogmany but had no idea what it was about. DH’s mother was born in Scotland and they’ve been proud of their Scottish heritage but I’m not sure how much they actually know about it. :flowerforyou:

Lin C: It is great to have you among us again. :flowerforyou:

Joyce: So sorry to hear about your plumbing problems. I hope you are able to get it solved quickly. Thank goodness for Laundromats when you need them! :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I’m sending good thoughts and prayers for your son and grandchildren. Barb from south Louisiana has some thoughtful ideas and comments. Hugs! :flowerforyou:

Barbie: I appreciate your sensible suggestions about making wills and keeping them up to date. I have found my New Years resolution! I’d better work on this instead of giving it lip service. :flowerforyou:

Michele: You are a loving mom. We all worry about our kids, and it is harder in many ways when they’re adults and can do as they please. :flowerforyou:



Meeting Rori was one of the best things that happened to me during my visit to CO. Later that day I lost my jacket in the Denver airport and will shop for a new one when we get home. We’re currently trying to find a good weather window to drive through the mountains to get home. Right now we’re going to look at our options one day at a time. I hope to leave tomorrow, but we may be obliged to stay longer just to be safe. DSIL is being a terrific hostess.





Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon


“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison


December Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.

Good morning this place. I read all the way but find to respond to all is to time consuming as I never did learn to split the page. So until then I'll read other wise I'm here for hours. Got on the wii this morning and it gave me a 1.8 loss on my first day. Wowser if you work at it. It works. So on to another good day.

Katla
Maybe if you have a good host and being catered to you should stay longer. But don't want to overstay your welcome. Might never be invited again. LOL.

Margaret
Thanks for all the info on will and power of attorney. We need to see to all that. And soon.

Linda in the snow in Northern Ontario.
See you all lighter.

Tried to add a pic of our only Great Grandchild. He is 9 mos.....near 10 mos old.
It finally worked!