WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2019
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Karen I loved reading about your grandfather. I could picture him with the kittens. Thanks for the story and making me smile. ☺1
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The grandchildren are arriving at 8.15 tomorrow and leaving at 5.45.
I will have to channel KJ!
I think we will have to take a trip out and have lunch out. Aaaaarrrrggghhh!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Michelle In NC-are you going to be alright if Dorian hits land??
Debby In Va0 -
Talked to friend today about setting up wills and trusts. She gave suggestions about home in trust, and I like her idea of taking pictures of the heirlooms to put in how we want personal property distributed and then give history on the back. The later idea is now on the list but admit it will take awhile to get to that one. Her suggestion for our home was look at our property tax bill. Unfortunately it showed me proof the other law firm did not do their job to get this done and I did not do my part to double check that is was done.
Without giving too much personal info away because this is a open site. If any of you have gone through this process and found ways to make it easier I am open to suggestions. If so speak in generalities and not specifics. Thanks.2 -
We just got more exciting news, we have yet ONE MORE great-grandbaby on the way. This is our grandson in the Navy and his wife. Their baby ,Mathhew, won't be a year old until October. We will have three "greats" under 18 months old. Just wish they all lived closer
Love to all
Janetr OKC9 -
LyndaBSS: I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband to ALS. Medications can affect your system with bad and good outcomes. Fixing what is wrong is good, but side effects can be brutal. I wish you best luck with keeping things in balance so that you feel good. :flowerforyou:
Barbara: It is great to see you posting again! :bigsmile:
Penny: It is great to hear from you!!!!
Marianne: Welcome to a great group. Post often!
Margaret: We’re getting ready to create new wills. Our first step will be to get an appointment with our attorney. This is long overdue.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Katla Thank you for your kind words.
If you're having estate planning documents done, think about having Medical Directives done, too. It's important that your wishes be known should a medical emergency arise.
Of course, when Michael was diagnosed, we also needed a Power of Attorney.
Michael and I had our M.D.s done before he got ALS and they've come in very handy. We had also gone through the necessary steps to have our bodies donated to an anatomical donation program.
Hope this information helps someone. ☺
Janetr What joyous news about your great grandchild. I just became a great aunt for the first time. Very exciting!3 -
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quick rundown about me.
I don't post stuff NEARLY as much as other people here, except for my daily exercise stats.
Usually work out 7days a week. this day, taking the rare day off from working out
year round bike rider. I ride part of my daily ride to work, no matter what the weather.
married 4 times
victim of what would be called child abuse today
disowned by a parent for 10 years
vicim of spousal abuse
victim of rape
victim of homelessness for a bit
dealt with drinking and drugs, a lot of them
loss of husband #3 due to AIDS
loss of a sister due to Cancer
I'm 60, currently live in Tacoma WA (about 35 mi south of Seattle)
I have a VERY VERY VERY foul mouth
smallest of 7kids
Ive done 3 marathons, now doing 1/2 marathons and the staple 5k's all year, we do one organized ride (2 day ride) and the ONLY one I raise $$$ for and that is coming up next weekend for MS. it's the MS Deception Pass Classic. we have a 2 man team, me and hubby called "livin the dream". own an airstream and we take that up there, fun time. will be hubby's 26th year, mine about 10 or 11, lost count, was volunteering b4 that.
have dogs and a cat (golden retreivers and a black lab)
so I'm probably missing stuff but now you know some... OH I'm hispanic, yes I speak it. soooo I kinda know a bit about a lot... there you go13 -
Lynda, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will stay connected with us and let us be part of your life as you build this new chapter.
Barbie1 -
Hello lovely cohorts!
I've been planning my back to good health journey since the beginning of the summer. . .
In June, I cleaned out drawers, closets and cupboards of (nearly all) excess stuff.
In July, I painted the inside of my home from top to bottom and re-decorated.
In August, I researched diet/fitness plans, bought two Ekecity scales, and acquainted myself with MFP.
As of today, Sept 1, 2019, I'm committed to losing 50 pounds!!!
I decided to focus primarily on eating whole plant based foods that are low in fat, carbs and sugar.
My three health goals for September are:
1. establish a regular sleep pattern, (i.e. 10pm to 6am sleep)
2. measure my body weight and glucose each morning
3. measure, weigh and track everything I eat, everyday
My three personal goals for September are:
1. meditate 10 min each a.m. and visualize/plan future 10 minutes each p.m.
2. clean out the garage of excess stuff
3. scan/digitize important papers (so I'm near paperless)
I live on the edge of a beautiful rural area south of Portland, Oregon.
I'm Rhonda - 66 years young.
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didn't think about it by bike I mean bicycle not motor bike rider2
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We did medical directive the first time we met with estate lawyer. Power of attorney was part of it both times too. You are giving that person tremendous power to make decisions for you. Husband is not a problem it is who to give it to if and when spouse dies. If you any of you are going in to do this think through this part carefully ahead of time.2
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margaretturk wrote: »We did medical directive the first time we met with estate lawyer. Power of attorney was part of it both times too. You are giving that person tremendous power to make decisions for you. Husband is not a problem it is who to give it to if and when spouse dies. If you any of you are going in to do this think through this part carefully ahead of time.
we already had done that awhile ago. pull the plug2 -
Since Pip threw her hat in the ring, I guess I'll re-introduce myself, as well...
I'm Lisa, I live in Arkansas, I'm 59 1/2 years old... and as of today, I weigh 194.6 pounds.
Had a gastric bypass in 2005, when I weighed 303 pounds. Losing 166 pounds in three years broke my neglectful marriage completely in half... left him in Ilinois in 2008, met and married an amazing man, the love of my life in 2009, just celebrated our ten-year anniversary in June.
Also an abuse survivor, my abuser died in 2004 (no coincidence that I felt safe enough to have the surgery and regain my life a year later).
Obviously, gained some of the weight back once I got happy and settled... Weighed around 165 pounds when I married Corey, and have cycled up and down from there on the same 40-50 pounds at least a half dozen times in the last ten years. My highest since the surgery has been 217.9, and that's pretty typical for gastric bypass folks. That high point was two Novembers ago. Trying to sort out my patterns, stop the yo-yo.
I will someday.
Have been with this group nearly four years. Since I joined, I've lived in Texas, North Carolina, and now Arkansas. I write grants for Girl Scouts full time, and my husband and I are rehabbing a stone house in the foothills of the Ozarks. Also a full-time job!
This place, these people, are a lovely piece of my mornings, and my life. I appreciate you all.
Love,
Lisa in AR
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LyndaaBSS– sorry to hear about your husband. Mine died very suddenly in 2015 (he would have been 66 today). I was losing weight at that time. I decided since I was on my own I needed to get to the best weight I could and stay in shape to maintain my house, etc. Was doing well. Had one hip replaced in August 2016, other hip in February 2018. Through that process I stopped logging, got sloppy and had 17 lbs. creep back on. They are now gone. I have found the process of redesigning my life interesting. Sometimes frustrating. However, this is where I am and I need to move forward.
Had good day today. Stayed home. Woke up feeling disjointed and didn’t want to be around people (skipped church which I almost never do). Suddenly realized it is husband’s birthday. Some of those memories just sort of nag in the back of your mind sometime without you making the connection. Went for a long walk and enjoyed the morning. Took a couple of routes we used to walk together. Grilled out meats for dinner this week so that’s done. Actually cleaned up some papers I had been stacking up for no good reason.
Goals for September:
1. Order interior doors that need replaced (which is all of them) and paint door frames and windows. Touch up baseboards.
2. Continue logging.
3. Continue walking/exercise.
4. Enjoy watching football.
Ginny in Ohio
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Ginny I'm sorry for your loss. I can relate to the birthday memory.
I've had both knees and one hip replaced due to osteoarthritis.
We carry on though, don't we. 💟3 -
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Here! Just tired JR (post menopause baby 2 1/2yrs in 9th!) his growth spurt y age change has made him not sleep much y hyper y won’t sit on the potty for 3days now! Waiting for him to find his middle ground fingers crossed 🤞. Just exhausted so hubby bought meal trays .Eating healthy y walking still.Lost 35lbs so far. Just tired gonna keep going pass out with JR jumping on me. Looking for a tall item for JR to play on since he can’t be in the sun for his skin condition must be indoors.So figuring it out found 5ft tall y wide length y width item but price is making us question whether to or not.All baby slides most stuffs too small for gigantism. Just too tired to think so left it up to hubby. Glad holidays over! Was up till 1am Checking on family in Odessa (I was born Ector County Odessa) my 90 yr old grandma y Uncle are fine we’re still checking on distant to 1st cousins y Aunt/Uncles their spouses (some died years ago so spouses rely on us in old age). Watching news to make sure I don’t see any of Daughter 1st cousins on list of dead/injured. So tired .Stay strong everyone keep in keeping on.
Amber Tx
Aprendí a vivir
I learned to Live
Adios mi amigas.Buenos noches ⛈ storm rolling in so internet will be bad till it passes. JR wants to walk ttyl3
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