mslesam wrote: »

Hi Nene, I work in a nursing home and I see similar situations all the time. The resident who is so cute to all of us is angry with the family because of their situation and blast them with anger, then the family leaves and they are back to their sweet selves. I've always felt so bad for the families when that happens, but often times the next visit everything is fine.

Roger I told them I could easily go to Jenny Craig and get my food locally and not have to wait for my food to be shipped but that I prefer this program.

Jane I'm on UY, I much prefer the frozen foods over the SS.

Jan good luck with the foster, I'm sure you know that younger dogs often re-energize younger ones and help them live longer too.

Have a great evening y'all.

Lesa

scrappin999 wrote: »

Hi all - been mia lately - busy, unfocused.

Finally thought it thru - NS worked so very well for me as all I had to do was grab and go - little cooking, little planning, no brick walls. Although the plans I've been following also work if I stick with them, they're not as easy overall. Involve cooking and planning. I know now that wheat and dairy cause problems for me - so as much as I'm tempted to go back on NS, food composition could be a problem, although it worked before.

Cleaning and pitching. Still haven't gone fishing - our schedules and the weather are no where near synched. Watching BB finals as Cavs are playing - normally not into sports much, but this is interesting.

Found phone msg tapes from decades ago - quite a treasure - mom's voice, my BFF who died shortly after mom did, my ex husband and son's conversation shortly before ex died, exes - including one conversation about watching a vcr tape - every movie I offered got turned down - I was with that dude for 8 yrs - go figure! And most precious of all, msgs around time of my mom's death - calls from doctors, the nursing home and preacher about her funeral - cried over that one. Will consider if I want any digitized on CDs so tapes don't fall apart and aren't audible in the future. I did buy a device to convert audio tapes on my computer, but unsure how to work it and right now don't know where I parked it.

Got 1/2 my digitized memories back - having fun watching from decades ago. Thankfully our camcorder also recorded sound. Very interesting watching 5 17 yo boys not willing to help because they were on vacation! That memory came back to us very quickly while watching them hacky sack and goof off while we were packing the cars. That vacation had medical memories too - stepson got food poisoning, most likely from shrimp at the state lodge. Son's hand swelled so much we considered finding a hospital, not easy in Hocking Hills compared to around here, (it was either a bee sting or a spider bite) and DH sprained his ankle. So glad my son purchased a camcorder with his inheritance.

Made a fantastic shrimp stir fry yesterday - bean sprouts, snow pea pods, carrots, onions, shrimp and a little sweet chili sauce with crushed red pepper. Had some sesame oil drizzled on top too. Was to include water chestnuts, but we were out.

Finally watched 50 shades, disappointed - really preferred the book as it included background, thoughts, and readable electronic communications - even our 50 inch TV didn't hack it - DH had to read emails and texts to me. Went to see Spy today - ok movie - may go see Jurassic World in 3D next week. We like seeing big epic movies at the show - spy would have been ok to see at home, but as it was day #10 that we were not able to go fishing - went to the show instead.

Happy weekend all! Keep on moving and losing.

hope4change_val wrote: »

Hi Nene, that must be so hard to go through. During my mom's last year of life, I called her daily and we'd have good chats, but she was a 14-hour (each way) drive, so I only visited every few months. [My sister lived nearby.] At the last visit, she had no idea who I was. I was surprised because I had talked with her the day before...but in person, she treated me like I was a hospital volunteer. After the 3-day visit, we went home, and I resumed calling daily...and she knew who I was on the phone. But anger would have been so much harder...even when you know it is not intentional, and it is just what they can do at the time. Thanks for being there for him.

Hi Lesa, Thanks for sharing the behind-the-scenes perspective. When my mom didn't have any idea who I was, a nurse pulled me aside and told me that my mom always loves getting my calls. That helped.

Hi Shirl, How cool to find those phone message tapes. I would put them to CD. Some touching memories, and other helpful reminders of what was really going on (with the 8-year dude). I have no interest in 50 shades, but really wanted to see Spy. I'll wait to see it at home. Thanks!

Today, Em and I will be driving 3-hours to Houston to visit a friend I haven't see in 8 years! He's a work colleague that moved to Singapore and got married and now has a beautiful baby girl. He's only in the US for a couple weeks...so going to get together for lunch. When we were deciding where to meet...I mentioned that I'm eating healthy now and it would be really hard for me if he wanted the Cheesecake Factory. So, we're meeting at Souper Salad (a buffet with tons of healthy options, plus pizza, pasta, backed potato...but I can have all the veggies I want!). Hope the thunderstorms aren't too back during our drive there and back!

Hope you all have a super day! Keep yourself on your priority list!!! Don't let anyone or anything take that away.

Hugs, Val

Terri70 wrote: »

Hi y'all. Been a few days. Good job to all you losers! Y'all work so hard at it. Things are going well. Still not 100%, but most days I am 90% or so. Most of the time it's because I don't eat everything that I'm supposed to. Still trying to get the hang of eating so much food. It's hard.

Anyways, have a great weekend.