WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2019

LisaInAR · April 2019

Carol - woke up thinking of you this morning, hope all goes very, very well!

Lisa in AR

grandmallie · April 2019

Good morning ladies~
Carol ~ blessings for a speedy recovery....
I wake up by body clock at 4:40 every morning... so I had my tea and watched joyce and will get Alfies food now and hop in the shower...
working 9-6 today I think.. will find out what kind of hours Dr Pandey will have me working now that Michael is gone.. it was effecting Mary and I the most as we had to work with him..but he would put treatment plans into patients charts for Full Mouth series , that weren't even due yet just to up the price..
things should calm down a bit now ,and here is hoping the next office manager is nothing like him...

klanders30 · April 2019

Allie my body clock does the same thing! You are doing great Allie, keep up the good work of taking care of yourself.

Another frenetic work day, still it is a rewarding profession, even when teaching feels hectic to me, I get these moments where it all seems to stand still and you're in awe of how the kids have grown, over the course of a season, a week and oh yes, the years when they return to see if you recognize them or stop in to tell you what they've been doing. Phew, I am ready for a break before the last sprint to June!

Today I am going to the gym after work and eating a gorgeous salad for lunch!

NYKAREN

KetoneKaren · April 2019

Carol Yes, agree with Lisa, hope this is a breeze for you! I know Janetr & Lisa have both had successful knee replacements & I'm sure there are others here who can cheer you on from an experienced perspective!

Allie It must feel much more peaceful to wake up and get ready for work now that Michael's bad energy is gone. I'm glad for you, your coworkers, and your patients.

Dr. Kate I like your rug choice! It is perfect for your living space. I'm not much of an interior decorator, but I appreciate that skill in others. Your husband was a gem about this. You may have dodged a bigger septic tank expense because you were proactive about the subtle burping signs.

Rori The young woman who is armed & dangerous seems to be elusive. This is so disruptive to people's ability to go about their business.

Margaret Thinking of you every day. I hope your son is getting better. Poor guy. I hope you have a support system for yourself. Being an advocate can be a thankless task.

Heather LOL! I'm glad your husband found others with two left feet at your complicated dance lesson.
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Lots of school work for my grandson now that the end of the year is in sight. He is doing his regular work plus a pile of work to prepare for SOLs. It's onerous. We're slogging through it.
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Karen in Virginia

KJLaMore · April 2019

LisaInAR · April 2019

Allie - I liked Rori's comment on Michael being handed a "karma cookie." Sounds about right. Hope that the next office manager is less disruptive. Can you apply for the job, perchance?

Busy end of week coming up. Headed to my town office today to print out folder packets for Friday's presentation, and in the hours between now and when I go in, finishing up the final touches on those packets. Traveling to Little Rock tomorrow and Friday, and already being booked into meetings while I'm there.

Next week, the hubs and I have tickets to Celtic Woman here in town on Tuesday, which is kind of cool (they were his Christmas present), but wish it wasn't on a weeknight. Then five hours' driving for a 15-minute presentation Thursday. The week after, traveling one last time for April. May should be... calmer. I hope.

Our daughter's getting quite excited to be here in September with the kids--and probably the dogs, which does not thrill my husband... Hopefully between now and then we can get fences ready for the massive German Shepherd she owns. I'll try to take some time off while they're here, am just waiting on her husband's and her orders to come in for the transfer to Fort Riley, Kansas, to get good dates. And the Army being the Army, they could end up going someplace completely different without much warning, so not holding my breath.

Eating's not been great--can't face protein at the moment after a year and a half of focusing on it, it's starting to make me gag at the thought, so just trying to keep calories within reason. Unfortunately, the carbs bring a ton of salt with them, which is keeping me all swelly.

This too will pass.

Welcome to the new ones, we're glad you're here! Join in the conversation where and as you feel drawn to do so, no worries about responding to us all.

Love y'all!
Lisa in AR

drkatiebug · April 2019

I’m very pleased with the finished living room. Now to get all of my decluttered objects - books, bookcases, some wall decor, file boxes, etc to the thrift store and out of the house.

Having a nice, clean, uncluttered space actually encourages good eating choices and makes me feel more in control. Plus, I’ve gone back to the gym and my back seems to be recovered.

Machka9 · April 2019

drkatiebug wrote: »

I’m very pleased with the finished living room. Now to get all of my decluttered objects - books, bookcases, some wall decor, file boxes, etc to the thrift store and out of the house.

Having a nice, clean, uncluttered space actually encourages good eating choices and makes me feel more in control. Plus, I’ve gone back to the gym and my back seems to be recovered.

That's a beautiful room!

Machka9 · April 2019

margaretturk · April 2019

Betsy so sorry about your younger sister. I am glad she has you as part of her support system.

I now know that PTSD is another layer for our son. Unfortunately I see it in schools all the time. I also see the trauma itself brings on more trauma and isolation. This is true for our son too.

For someone in Trauma helping them create a safe space within themselves is the best gift you can give them.

Maybe it is for the best I cannot bring forth a Civil Law suit. It puts me in a better position for advocating for a police program that First deescalates. Guns and tasers are only used as a last resort. Police officers must have PTSD too. They are more like soldiers than peace officers today.

Margaret

efricke1 · April 2019

Hi everyone,

Margaret-((big hugs)). What a nightmare for you. I hope everyone finds the help they need.

Ginger-PLEASE post pictures of baby goats!!! My husband and I are obsessed!

Rori-So many horrible things happened around this time of year-Oklahoma City, Columbine, Waco etc. It also happens to be my birthday on Sunday and sadly I always brace myself for what awful thing will happen this time. I really really hope Notre Dame was a construction accident....

Elizabeth GA

margaretturk · April 2019

Elizabeth turns out Notre-Dame was an accident due to renovation project.

I like to think whatever the reason the building is a symbol of the faith. The faith itself will survive whatever disasters are thrown at it. For me the flower I painted was my belief that even in the midst of horrible disasters I can find beauty. This is the theme of the film Life is Beautiful.

Also in the following poem:

I believe in the sun even when it is not shining;
I believe in love even when feeling it not;
I believe in God even when he is silent.

— An inscription on the wall of a cellar in Cologne where a number of Jews hid themselves for the entire duration of the war.

We sang a version of this poem in our choir.

Humbles me as I strive for healing in my own particular situation.

In Buddhism a woman comes to Buddha and begs for her son to be brought back to life. Budha replies bring me back a mustard seed from a home were no one is suffering first. She goes forth and home after home she finds how others are suffering. Through this experience she gains the knowledge of compassion.

coastalgosgal · April 2019

Nice list!
💖Rebecca

prisoner2food · April 2019

Still trying

pipcd34 · April 2019

i'm already up to $330 on my MS donations! i've never gotten so much so quick and this is only the 2nd day!!

margaretturk · April 2019

Katie bug agree room evokes a feeling of calm. Wonderful!

Rebecca love the list.

I would add spend quality time with children. I did that yesterday. I still feel the little girl snuggling up against me. What a healing moment for me.

As I work through my trauma I am finding support in unexpected places. I also find it healing to do what I can do help someone else. Given my circumstances most are small things like helping that young boy get on task, taking the time to say hello to a child who is struggling emotionally and letting him know I am glad to see him, helping a Kindergarten teacher by reading with her students and helping make MAY DAY baskets with her students!

I have wonderful support. You all are part of that. Again I can not thank you enough!

suebdew · April 2019

Carol- thinking if you and sending good wishes for you and your medical team.
Rori- my DD called this morning to say all the schools are closed due to the situation. Her son is a senior and only has a few more weeks of school so he was glad for a day off. It’s a sad situation.
Rita- you are doing a great job so proud of you.
Lisa-love the word swelly. That’s what I feel right now. DH had his orders changed the day the packers came to take our household goods from England to San Antonio. We went to Sacramento instead. We had friends who were going to Alaska and bought lots of warm clothes and after their possessions were gone the orders were chang d and they went to Guam.
Kay- love your living room. Everything just fits together.
My flowers are so beautiful but we are expecting hail and high winds. Plan to take a picture so I can remember how pretty they were.
SueBDew in TX.

lalalacroix · April 2019

Good morning ladies.

Can't believe it's already Wednesday. I'm gonna work a bit and hopefully have a 5-6 mile hike with hubby later. On Monday my 30 year old daughter finally hiked with me. It was lots of fun!

Doing well on my diet this week as far as calories go. Woke up in the middle of the night hungry but did not eat - mainly because I didn't want to affect my morning weigh in. Lol.

Lots of school districts are closed today due to a young woman who has made threats. I hope they can find her soon before she hurts anyone

Hope everyone has a great day!

Katla49 · April 2019

Rita: You are looking great! Congratulations!!! :flowerforyou:

Barbara: I hope Scooter improves quickly.

Bevtay01: Welcome to a great group! :flowerforyou:

Carol: I’m so sorry about the frustration with the BnL. I’m glad that your DH will not be stuck with responsibility in an impossible situation. :ohwell:

Allie: I’m happy that Michael is gone and the work place has a chance to be more pleasant. I hope the next person is a huge improvement.

Rori: Decades ago we had a school shooting in Oregon in the Springfield area. Since there was a shooting at a Community College. Nothing has been that horrible in the past few years. Thank goodness. While I was still teaching we had fire drills and we also had emergency lockdown drills. :ohwell: As a kid in elementary school in the 1950’s I remember bomb/air-raid drills where we had to hide under our desks away from windows.

Pip: I love the photo of you and Kirby in your MS Ride Tshirts. Thank you for what you do for this cause.

Carol: good luck with knee surgery. I’ve seen miracles in some of my neighbor’s lives who’ve had it done.

Dr Katie: Your living room is warm and inviting. Very nice!

Thanks for your sympathies regarding our neighbor. His sudden death is a reminder to live life fully. He certainly did.

I have made my friend who owns the stable very angry & don’t know what to do about it. I was supposed to participate in a work party at a local park with her and others, but DH had a bad spell and begged me to say home with him. I felt as though I had an impossible situation and that DH had to come first. I’m sorry that I couldn’t attend, and sorrier that she is mad. Any advice on repairing the friendship would be welcome.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

exermom · April 2019

Went to the water class today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Slim in Six DVD.

After exercise went to the Salvation Army then Big Lots to see if they have Vince’s bread. Then came home and made a cake for this gal at ceramics whose birthday is Monday.

Katie – your room looks fantastic and good for you going to the gym

Elizabeth – happy early birthday

Here’s a picture of my frog all finished. The stake is long because part of it will go in the ground. We just have to figure out a way to keep the stake from turning in the wind. That is a pinwheel below the frog on the stake. Any ideas on how to keep it from turning? The turtle that I was asking about something to put on his stomach is probably about the same size. You can see how I put "ribbit" on the frog's stomach

Michele in NC

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