WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

LADIES – I ask that you pray for the families of 3 people killed in a plane wreck at the small airport in Albany, GA. We lived in Albany until our boys were out of HS; one got married and the other going to college out-of-state.

Pray for the family whose 19-year-old daughter had a stroke yesterday in Albany, GA.

Really, pray hard for a little 5-year-old in SW Atlanta, GA who witnessed his parents being shot to death. He called 911; did not know his street number; but could tell her the street name's address; He was so sad ... all he wanted was a policeman to come. He could answer the 911’s dispatcher’s questions. He was all alone. From the recording; they were maybe in their back yard when it happened. He must have been inside the house. So sad that a 5-yr-year-old child knows that his parents are dead and could tell her that he was alone and wanted to have a policeman come get him. This occurred in a bad neighborhood of town. DH and I were amazed that he ‘knew’ how to call for help. Police were dispatched and she keep him on the line with her until they arrived. This poor child will have that as a 'memory' for the rest of his life. So, so, so SAD! What has become of this nation?

We taught our boys how to call 911 when they were about this age; maybe a little younger. We had them learn the address where we lived. Did the same thing for our grandchildren. Never know what might happen in the future or immediate second and calling 911 can be a life-saver for you or a family member (or a friend). We use to role play on their little phones and I answered them as if I was the real need for emergency and help. I sat on the floor on one side of the bed; they were on the other side. It is so important to teach your child/(ren) and/or grandchild/(ren) to call if they need help or you do. You also have to teach them that 911 is only for emergencies and not to use it to play a ‘joke’. They could do that and prevent someone that is really in need to not get that help. Very important. I’d get them to hold the real phone and point to the numbers 9-1-1. When my children were little we, of course, did not have the "enhanced 911" that they do in a lot of communities.

B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth). So much easier to do; especially when it got to the 'who begot who' passage. This year I decided to randomly open my BIBLE and read the passage from Proverbs and Psalms and meditate on it. I had encouragement from sister and one of my good friends.Got a ‘word’ that it was ‘ok’ that I did not start reading the BIBLE this year (in a dream last night); and … the encouragement I am getting from all of you makes me aware of what I need to do or if I need to change up from one of your posts (maybe in answer to another’s post before). After all, aren’t just a bunch of WINOS? W-I-N-O-S ... Women In Need Of Support.

I never thought of this … some ladies are actually trying to ‘gain weight’ on this site. It must be just as hard to be at the opposite side of this journey we are taking. I have a friend, but have never met her in person; but, we were both on a site, much like this … for artists. We had a fairly heated go back-a-forth emails about what constituted ‘copyright infringement’. We finally agreed to disagree; and, started PM-ing one another and finally asked for emails. It has been a wonderful friendship. We encourage one another with our art and also talk through some issues that might be very personal. She really has become a dear friend.

Welcome to the ‘newbies’ to this site and for all y’all who have been here and started off getting it going.

Love to all!
Lenora

TerriRichardson112 wrote: »

I have been doing the 52 week De clutter Challenge. My cupboards are so organised!



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Great job! You get the Katiebug Seal of Approval on your organization skills!

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OK, so a little more about me, 53 years old, live in south Louisiana, my birthstone is of course Sapphires My name is Anna.

Was active duty Army for 8 years and a military spouse for 21. Divorced 10 years ago and my daughter and I moved back to my hometown in Louisiana. About 4 years later met an amazing man. We've been married 2 years. His 16 year old son lives with us and is sophomore in high school.

I have a 26 year old daughter that was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis about year and a half ago. This summer she moved to Michigan to work in her dad's family's business. She has lots of student loans and needs to work for family so when she has flare ups she doesn't have to worry about losing her job. Hate being apart from her so much I feel like it's hard to breathe and start to cry if I think about it.

Last year DH had knee scope on both knees and then in November had a scare with blood clot in his lungs. So we decided it was time to get off our buts, quit smoking and take better care of ourselves. We both love to travel and try to plan one good vacation a year.

I have always been about 10 pounds over ideal weight for my height (except when active duty) but was really comfortable so never worried about it. Well menopause was about 9 years ago for me and after that the pounds just started creeping on until now I am 177 pounds and only 5'3". Decided it's time to get off my duff and take better care of myself.

Work full time and try to get to the gym at least 4 times a week. One or two days a week I pick up my 4 year old great niece after work and spend couple hours playing with her. When life gets hectic and crazy sit down and have a tea party or color for the afternoon with a 4 year old and it really eases your troubles.

Will try my best to read this thread everyday and keep up with everyone. One of my biggest goals for February is to log into MFP and this thread more than I log into Facebook.

Sorry to hear about all the bad things that have happened in Georgia recently, Lenora.

Rori - I loved that catchphrase Sitting is the new smoking. Absolutely what I need to hear! (Note to self: Get up and move, my dear!)
Funny, but every time I log on I seem to hear this slow but steady countdown. I wonder what that could be... DJ, any ideas?

I'm working on two interrelated items on my to-do list (finish off the bookkeeping for 2015 and send in my annual sales tax report). So much to do! But I have also declined two commissions today. Yay ME! Frustrating that everybody wants my help at the same time.
Penny at the

Good morning!

Rori - When my bursitis flares, I have a lot of "pain on pressure" at the joints so I don't think a massage would help. It's eased up a good bit now. I've been making a point of not sitting for long periods of time and walking more to flex the joint. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your massage!!

CSSJ90 - I had eye surgery on January 11 and, when I go back later this month for a re-check, he is going to talk about glasses. I would love to have a pair of near and mid-range--my distance is awesome now that I've had surgery on both eyes.

Heather - There was something I wanted to say to you but I've forgotten. If it comes back, I'll post again.

The pain is better in my hips so I slept better last night. Fitbit says I slept for six hours which is a whole lot better than the four hours from the night before. I'm not sure how it judges when I'm asleep because I go to bed in time to get eight hours easily.

Terri - I did have a relatively drama free weekend. Thank you!!

I don't have a lot to say this morning. I was exhausted when I got home yesterday so I ate and pretty much went to bed.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Carol in NC

well went to Kidney Dr,all is sorta ok..a bit concerned about primary hypoparathyoidism.. but not going crazy, she will check me in 6 months..
back home and tucked in and trying to type with a dog plastered across me..

Miram~ that cat picture is a hoot...
just got a call from the lab, they forgot to do a vitamin d test on me so have to go back.. going to speak with someone in billing, so that I will not get charged for this as it was there mistake..

Good morning ladies! I have a couple of questions for those of you that are on maintenance. How many calories do you average a day? Do you eat back your exercise calories on top of that?

Margaret - I agree with you that there is way too much snow coming to risk driving.

Lenora - such tragedy! Will definitely be sending my prayers your way.

Chris - you are doing such a great job with your exercise. Keeping you in my prayers.

Terri - The picture of the concert looked like you were having a lot of fun!

Miriam- your kitty looks so cute! Great way to keep it from licking, much better than the cone of shame!



Mary from Minnesota

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I think I may have done this before, but going to try again.

Feb goals:
Daily meditation.
Finish food diary at least 4 days a week.
Started OA last night. Attend at least one meeting a week.
Declutter minimum of 15 minutes a day.

Heather - I remembered!! I second Kim on Carbonite! I use it at both of my workplaces and at home. I love it!

Thanks, DJ, for missing me. I have been reading every day, although posting sporadically.

Today at the gym, we did something new called a ladder. We did 10 reps of everything, then 9, then 8, etc. all the way down to 1. We did seated overhead dumbbell press, biceps curls, dips, push-ups, crunches, and assisted pull-ups. One other girl and I cannot do assisted pull-ups, so the gym manager showed us how to do them with the other three girls in the class helping us. So we did assisted assisted pull-ups, LOL! Then we all got an extra set of exercises in assisting me and Alicia. Well, Alicia and I got one extra set and the other two got two extra sets! I have moved up from 5-lb to 10-lb Dumbbells, so I am making progress.

Yesterday we walked down to the lake at a nearby park and did steps on the picnic table bench, up and down the regular steps, lunges, side squats, and sprints around the lake where we ran for 30 seconds then walked for 30 seconds. That was really fun, too.

Welcome, Sapphire! If you like mysteries, you should check out "This Little Pig" by Lisa C. Hannon. It is available on Kindle from Amazon. Lisais a frequent poster in this thread.

Hello to all: It is gorgeous and sunny here today in WA a rare event in the winter. The horses are loving it, standing in the pasture sides to the sun. Then after a while they change sides. I did some walking this morning after feeding the horses just because it was so beautiful. I was out there for over an hour.

I tried to sign up for Medicare eMSMs on the computer. They say I already have an account but I can't sign in because I have no password. According to the site it is in my welcome letter I should have gotten in 2012. I cannot find that letter so I am supposed to re-register, except when I do it tells me I am already registered. Yikes! I hate dealing with government stuff.

Heather and Barbie - Thanks for the insight. Heather I passed the info on to my DH. He will be glad there is more to read and more coming.

Katla - Glad you are still able to ride. I hope you are using a mounting block for now. I think your idea for learning to fall is a good one but whenever I have gone down on ice it has always been so fast I am not sure I would react quickly enough. I just always used my YakTrax whenever I was walking in snow or it was icy, cross country runners use them in the winter in the area I used to live in. They just attach to your regular shoes.

Thanks to all for the birthday well wishes. Everyone take care, Sue in WA