WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2020

Karen: (((Hugs))) It's hard to lose a friend. Cherish your memories of the good times.

Meditation: I started meditating in my late 20s when I started practicing yoga. I subscribe to a variety of meditation channels, and end each day with a deep breathing meditation which clears my mind of the daily clutter which would otherwise trouble my sleep. I've been doing it for so long that it's second nature. I do another breathing meditation each morning when I wake up to revitalise my energy for day ahead. Occasionally I do a chakra clearing meditation or a healing meditation if I have some health matter troubling me. I have also used meditation several times instead of having anesthetics when having minor surgery.

Had my blood pressure checked today. The first attempt was a rather elevated, then I did my breathing exercises, and it came right down to where it should be again.

It's time for my evening meditation. Back in the morning.

☘️ Terri

Karen big hugs my dear friend. It's so hard to lose a loved one.

Thank you for your kind words regarding my daughter. She is working and trying so hard and I know it is very hard for her too. She has not lived with me since she was 21 and she will turn 46 in July.

Janetr OKC

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s
Heather thanks for the info on the octagon church and Grieg recital. Fingers X’d your cruise will sail on merrily. It must be hard for you to be calm for your DH while so worried inside, sending hopes for simple issue easily mended.
Welcome Dawn in Roselle IL
Janetr rejoicing at your Mom’s heart and your daughter’s good decision. Keeping you and your daughter (and the dogs, old and pups) in prayer.
Katla I take this for its resveratrol and polyphenols. Can’t imagine your Dr. would insist on the red wine, if this were an acceptable alternative. You can only eat beef stew so often :laugh: But if the rx is for alcohol to reduce anxiety/rapid heartbeat then personally I’d try some CBD edibles instead and just not tell her. :devil:
Rori, have no words of wisdom, only hugs. Glad you’re getting him to the Dr. UTI’s can cause aggression, pain, confusion too.`
Kylia here’s the way I prep those veggies: roast the brussels sprouts with a drizzle of EVOL and a sprinkling of kosher salt. Then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and enjoy. For cauliflower, roast with a drizzle of EVOL, a squeeze of lemon juice, some garlic. When tender, top with finely grated parmesan. Not a fan of cooked cabbage but love cole slaw. Fresh young turnip greens can go in a salad, otherwise saute and serve with salt, pepper and a dash of hot sauce.
Kay if you can find an alcohol free red wine that doesn’t make me gag, I’d be eternally grateful!
Karen in VA ((hugs))
Allie I’m just glad Mary’s gone, that was another thorn you didn’t need.
Welcome @pdixon49, would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale?

Tomorrow’s going to be a long day, ending with a drive to Gold Beach for Ash Wednesday service. First time I’ve attended this church’s evening services because of the 25 mile drive home on curving, winding 101 in the dark. But now that I'm on council, feel I must make the effort.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

Karen - For us it was a blessing and it was handled beautifully. We were asked if that was what we wanted by the top consultant. She had COPD. My brother and I were both there beside her for a peaceful death. Wonderful, respectful care. Obviously it wasn't like that in every case, but I feel it is a shame it was discontinued. The guidelines should have been tightened, not abandoned. So many people do not understand death, or accept its inevitability. My mother only experienced love and peace. She was religious, so we had the hospital's woman priest come to say a few words with her before they put her on heavy morphine. She said my mother's lips moved to the Lord's Prayer. I was, and am, moved by that. (I am not religious, but it helped her).

Love to you and may the memory of your friend as she was grow stronger.

Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Morning all! Jumping in real quick!
Katla- Yep, I am agreeing with the others, eat some grapes, blueberries, cocoa, etc. You don't need to drink red wine to reap the benefits. Now, if my doctor ever said, "Have a nice stout once a day..." I would be on that like white on rice!
Rori- So sorry to hear about your DH/DB and the altercation due to sundowners episode. When my MIL started having "violent/belligerent" episodes, her doctor put her on some med for anxiety and it helped. For a while. Eventually the thoughts that were creating the violent behavior were too strong for the meds and we had to put her in a home for her own safety and the safety of her husband. Sending prayers and thoughts of love to you, dear friend.
Diana- I do not strictly follow the Lenten procedure of "giving something up". I tried for many years to fast during Lent; but I work with small children 50 hours a week and hunger and children do NOT go together. About five years ago, I realized that there are 40 weeks between the beginning of Lent and Thanksgiving (American holiday). So I began the practice of 40 days of Mindful Eating. This meant (for me) that each Sunday (for 40 weeks) I would fast from 6pm Saturday night to 6pm Sunday evening. During that 24 hour period, I would allow myself a cup of rice and a cup of broth (to keep in mind the people in the world that have only that much to eat on a daily basis). IN conjunction with this fast, I would set aside $10/week (what I would spend, on average, for a meal) and at the end of the 40 weeks I would have $400 to send to a charity to fight hunger. My first day of Mindful Eating begins this Sunday. I hope my idea helps you figure out a way for you to put mindfulness into your life.
Karen VA - Hugs to you for the loss of your friend!
Amber- Chuck E Cheese. We are thinking of taking Joaquin there for his third birthday (in March). We probably won't eat there, because if I remember correctly from the days of taking my own kids there; getting them to sit and eat when there was SO much for them to do, was difficult.

Hugs to all of you! I have been reading but just no time to comment. But you are all in my thoughts each day! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)