WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR DECEMBER 2019
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My kids Godmother wrapped the ones for the front of the tree for us(Call her Sister since my Dad helped raise her after her single mom was hospitalized along time y after healing up ! Gallbladder rupture then she waited to find homes for the kids before going in since Ex was an abuser that’s who the hospital said they would be placed with if their was no home for them before hand ....so infection!!! )
Ziplock sealing clothes for JR to grow into sz 10+ yrs so far vacuum keeps getting hot so a bag at a time then rest it.
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Sorry been MIA working my way back to catch up Apologies in advance if I miss anything
Kate UK7 -
I'm home and in bed raining like the Dickens all day long..well I dropped resume cover letter and application off .and now I wait...here is hoping.its in Gods hands now6
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Hugs Allie, I wish nothing but positives for you!💖
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Hi y'all. Just taking a few minutes before I go to sleep to catch up with everything.
🎄🤶 Gratitude for Christmas 🎅🏻🎄#1, 15 Nov: Scents: loved the smell of the roses I put into my Floral arrangement#26, 9 Dec - Form of Expression: That would be my poetry. I really get such a lot of joy from crafting a poem.
#2, 16 Nov:Technology: Glad that I had my car and didn’t have to stand in the cold waiting for a bus
#3, 17 Nov: Colour: the colour of the beautiful sunset as I walked home in the late afternoon
#4, 18 Nov: Food: Fresh produce form my own garden ..... or ....... Chocolate! 🍫 My ultimate comfort food.
#5, 19 Nov: Sound: I'm grateful for the sound of DH moving about downstairs. It's very comforting.
#6, 20 Nov: In Nature: I love the view of the night sky from my bedroom window on clear nights.
#7, 21 Nov: Memory: This triggered a veritable avalanche of memories of my life, the happy moments crowding out the less pleasant ones. So... the memory I am most grateful for is my own selective memory, which chooses to focus on the positives, and reframe the negatives as learning experiences.
#8, 22 Nov: Book: "Unlimited Power" by Tony Robbins. This book was a revelation to me and showed me that I was in charge of my life. It was pretty scary at first to accept responsibility for all my actions and decisions. It was no longer possible for me to blame others or make excuses. But it was such a positive turning point in my life. I revisit it often.
#9, 23 Nov - Place: the place I am most grateful for is the quiet place in my head where I go when I meditate.
#10, 24 Nov - Taste: Today grandson had made an experimental mulled wine drizzle cake. I was grateful that it tasted so good, (not all of his experiments turn out so well 😂) Fortunately, I always hold calories for my Sunday visit, so was able to fully enjoy his delightful concoction (NB: lemon drizzle cake is one of my favourites)
#11, 25 Nov - Holiday: I love my annual week's family holiday on the West coast of Ireland with our DED and the grands. This year was our 24th year of these holidays. We started them with my DMiL when our granddaughter was just 8 months old. I am grateful that all 3 grands still want to come on these holidays with us.
#12, 25 Nov, Texture: I love the feel of fresh soft fluffy towels after my shower.
#13, 26 Nov, Abilities: I treasure my ability to be adaptable, and look for the positive in situations.
#14, 27 Nov, Sight: I appreciate the sight of my husband bringing my tea in bed each morning. It means I can take my time waking up.
#15, 28 Nov, Season: All the season's have their good points' but the spring is my favourite because it heralds the end of winter and the lengthening of daylight hours.
#16, 29 Nov: I'm grateful that bones are strong. I have been very fortunate in that I have never had a broken bone. Long may that continue.
#17, 30 Nov, Knowledge: I'm grateful the self-knowledge I have gained on this health and fitness journey. Now all I have to do is apply it! 😂
#18, 1 Dec, Piece of art: Not sure why but found this one difficult. Settled on this. It a fire screen that my Nana embroidered. It sat in front of the fire in her sitting room. I rescued it when my aunt was about to throw it away after redecorating her apartment after my uncle had been taken into residential care with Alzheimer's. It means more to me than all the fancy paintings in the world.
#19, 2 Dec, Touch: This morning I am so grateful for DH's hand on my shoulder when he woke me with my morning cuppa. He is the wind beneath my wings. In light the two bereavement last weekend, I am especially conscious of the fact that many of my contemporaries don't have that luxury.
#20, 3 Dec, Person: I am most grateful for my DH. He puts up with all my foibles, and shows his affections in so many different ways. And he keeps me on an even keel. I'm fortunate that I have him in my life.
#21, 4 Dec, Song: There are so many songs that I love. But 2 that I regard as my anthems are
Girls just wanna have fun, Cindi Lauper which always has me up and dancing Tubthumping, Chumbawamba which has seen me through some down times #22, 5 Dec - Story: The first one that sprung to mind was "It's a Wonderful Life". I saw the film starring James Stewart as a child, and loved it. The second one that came to mind was "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
#23, 6 Dec - Tradition: I'm grateful for our family tradition of all getting together at various times during the year, especially Christmas.
#24, 7 Dec - Challenge: I'm grateful for several. The 'Just for today daily goals' Challenge focuses my mind daily on what I want to achieve, and the Ultimate Accountability Challenge has helped me build good habits.
#25, 8 Dec - Moment this week: The moment I stepped on the scale and weight had dropped below. 150lbs. My weight goal for 2019 was 155.
The misty moon sails high.
Diffused luminescence sighs
the music of the spheres,
to any listening ear,
but only I can hear.
The dark world sleeping lies.
Stillness fills the sky.
The midnight hour drifts by.
(((Hugs))) any one having a hard time 💕💖💕 I may drift off to sleep without any comments.
Pax vobiscum 🕊
☘️ Terri
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janetr I’m so sorry, my heart is with you2
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stats for the day:
no gym workout today, went to work early
bike ride hm 2 gym, windy- 8.38min, 11.1amph, 136mhr, 1.59mi= 92c
apple watch- 64c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.41min, 15.4amph, 131mhr, 1.46mi= 62c
apple watch- 48c
bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 16.43min, 11amph, 147mhr, 3.05mi= 164c
apple watch- 97c
jog sta 2 wrk- 5.32min, 10.08min mi, 140mhr, .54mi= 64c
apple watch- 58c
jog wrk 2 sta- 4.35min, 146mhr, 10.13min mi, .44mi= 63c
apple watch- 57c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 20.36min, 7.6amph, 147mhr, 2.61mi= 207c
apple watch- 128c
total cal 6523 -
The days are flying by. My daughter sent me a 10 day forecast for CO and so far it looks good.
Janetr- you are in my heart. Thinking good thoughts for your daughter.
Kelly- omg, so glad Miguel is ok. He looks so much like his big brother.
Karen- your Christmas memory of your Mom sound alot like mine. My mom was the choir director at our church
So she had to put on the Christmas contata and the after party at our house.
Wish I had taken notes as I read but I didn’t.
Allie- sorry to hear about your fall and hope you are feeling better. Keeping my fingers crossed for the job. You would be perfect for that job.
My eyes are tired so better sign off.
SusyQ- that was what my dad called me.
Suebdew in TX
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Allie, I'm thinking good thoughts for your job application. That would be a perfect setting for you.
janetr, sorry about your daughter's struggles.
Barbie2 -
You've probably all heard about the New Zealand volcano ... it's all over the news here.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-10/new-zealand-volcano-eruption-white-island-australian-victims/11782860
Machka in Oz5 -
Hi Ladies,
I've been on and off MFP several times. Works great when I am writing everything down. Luckily I'm still not back up to the weight I had when I first started 18 months ago, but I"ve slowly gained back. I only have 4 lbs to get to my goal weight, it's just hard to keep it going. Seems to always creep back up. I'm giving myself until Jan15th to get back to my goal weight. I have a trip planned to sail boat race in the philippines the first week of Feb. The plan is to get to goal weight, and once back from the philippines to continue to write everything I eat down until my birthday September 5th so I can maintain the weight for the long term.4 -
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Allie: Adding my good thoughts to the others....
Janetr: Tearing up knowing how much you are hurting for your daughter. ((hugs))
Michele: I think you are onto something about Denise and anxiety. My DB has it, and I only just learned that it afflicts 17% of Americans. He has an Rx for it, but still suffers bouts of depression, anxiousness, and most recently a rash. It's frustrating to watch and not be able to help. I think CBD would help him, but he's resistant because he doesn't want any THC to show up on pre-employment drug tests.
KJ: Miguel is adorable.
Rebecca: I'm new to this caregiving gig. Hope I can get through it with the same grace you have.
My weekend plan to attend the SnowCats Cats Convention was a bust. The guys just weren't cooperating. so I didn't make it. DH is at the point in his dementia where planning is impossible. Going off of his routine is very difficult. DB is doing interviews and (fingers crossed) will get a job offer this week. Meanwhile, he also has a new lady friend, and has been spending more and more time with her. He just moved here 4 months ago and has a more active social life than I do.
All I want for Christmas is to feel carefree and live my best life. Can't do it and keep DH healthy and happy at home. Sounds selfish, but tomorrow I am going to ask my VA social worker how to get started with getting DH placed in assisted living. Won't be easy, but nothing about dementia is. Home respite care is an option we already tried a couple years ago, and it didn't work for us, so I think this is next best step. Wish me luck.
Got some decluttering done today and rearranged photos on the bedroom wall so that DH could look at different phases of his life. Still have more to do, but got a little high off hauling out a big black garbage bag of junk to the dumpster.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
SMILING from lips, eyes and heart
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Rori: You are doing what is best for your DH. It is time for the VA to take care of him, & I think they will do a good job. I hope this will reduce your stress and give you a bit of rest and freedom from constant worry. Let us know how it goes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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{Rori } Selfish is one of those words with certain connotations that I don't think quite fits this circumstance. Maybe realistic, responsible, and self-preserving. Loving, concerned, and appropriate. Etc., etc., etc.
(((Allie)))
(((Janetr)))
Penny Come see us!
Karen in Virginia5 -
All I want for Christmas is to feel carefree and live my best life. Can't do it and keep DH healthy and happy at home. Sounds selfish, but tomorrow I am going to ask my VA social worker how to get started with getting DH placed in assisted living. Won't be easy, but nothing about dementia is. Home respite care is an option we already tried a couple years ago, and it didn't work for us, so I think this is next best step. Wish me luck.
Rori
SMILING from lips, eyes and heart
Colorado Foothills
I'm sorry to hear this, but I think you're doing the right thing. {{hug}} He'll get the care he needs and you'll get a piece of your life back. But it's hard.
This is a very real possibility for my future too, with my husband. It's one of the reasons I've increased the speed of my progress through my degree and hope to get to the decluttering and organising soon. I'm thinking it will make the eventual transition into assisted living for him and a small apartment for me easier.
I'm also strongly considering a move back to Canada in a few years so I can be closer to my family. Most are in various locations in BC so that would probably be where I'd look to move ... but it might depend on what I could get for work.
M in Oz
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Rori - You are ABSOLUTELY doing the right thing. My thoughts are with you as you proceed along this bumpy route. Transition is always hard, but you have the rest of your life ahead of you. You have done everything you could, now it is your time. Life is short, short, short. Sometime may never come. Love you.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx1
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