WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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Allie — You are remarkable. Your home is a safe place for your grandchildren. They are lucky to have you. 💖0
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13 Tell a random person they look "good" today - I just told DH that before I knew what it was today.
Heather - I might look into that. Thank you for the encouragement.
Allie - I’m so terribly sorry you had to witness that. I hope something changes soon. Tracy needs to protect herself and the boys. As a mother I can’t fathom how worried and upset this makes you.
Annie - I notice how my Mom is progressing by who she remembers in the family.
She was diagnosed in 2016, the year my granddaughter was born. She only has met her once because of the distance. She has rarely remembered her, but when I would say her name she seemed to try to cover it up that she forgot about her. Last week when she talked I could see the look in her face when I mentioned Michaela.
She had been asking about Jonah almost every time we talked and she didn’t last week. My SIL, Ryan is mentioned very occasionally, my SIL, Brodey a year ago was asked about at least three times per conversation. Last week she didn’t mention either of them. She did ask about my girls, and remembered they were adults, this was new she mostly thinks of them as teens (I think about 2012 from things she has said).
I just go along with whatever she says and that’s how we are taught to talk with the residents at work. The number 1 thing is to distract, the 2nd is never argue only agree as that is their reality in that moment.
I do know that I learned a lot about my Dad’s family growing up as that is what my Aunt talked about most. It was rather sweet.
Vicki - your experience as a teen was the same as mine. My Teen Line phone was a doodle bag phone. I thought it was the best! I even had a sofa that turned into a bed so made my only little living room. No TV but a tape player and radio.
I had a call from my MIL this morning that there are four spots on my FIL’s liver. She called again this evening to say that he has some in his esophagus as well. He is finally in the hospital and they will biopsy on Monday. I’m praying he can be kept comfortable and that we can figure out how to pay for us to get home very soon and in time.
This is when I absolutely hate living across the country.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Allie, Tracey, and Rosemarie- Prayers for all of your families.
Rosemarie I do know that the combination of Multaq and Eliquis worked wonders for my DH's AFIB for 5 years until it didn't this past one. The biggest issue is they are expensive!
My Dr ordered an EKG, which was normal. She referred me to a cardiologist for shoulder/neck pain with high heart rate. My appointment for that is with my DH's cardiologist on February 9th. She is a woman and that makes me feel comfortable. My regular Dr was pleased with my overall BP even though it was still 130/76 before I left her office today, but then again my heart rate was still 90. I walked over to hospital for EKG, then over to the med building to set up appointment with cardiologist afterwards. Productive medically. Got to work......well......I was productive there too, just not very communicative. DH needed to go to eyeglass place, I told his sister to take him. She said it wasn't her job. My reply was that I was busy with stuff and she wasn't so she could take him. DH wasn't happy about that, but oh well. While they were gone, I got boxes finished packed to return to Toro. DH got pissy with me because he dropped and broke a glass getting out of his sister's car. Whatever, I told SIL that if he got pissy one more time, she would have to stay at work, because I was leaving. She must have said something to him because he avoided me the rest of the day
I finished the boxes and took them to the back to wait for UPS. I answered emails, emptied my trash, gave the back of the shop a good sweeping, vacuumed and dusted the front parts counter area and stocked it. I even managed to get new equipment into the computer. Upside- I got 10K steps by 6 pm. Downside- I still need to do invoicing, but couldn't stand in one place because I was just pissed. So productive day, but man am I tired. This week has just been crazy busy in the evenings. Oh, I did get 7.5 hours of sleep last night!
Laundry is going, dishes are done, and I am heading to bed.
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Thankful for you all!
Kylia in Ohio where it is now snowing.....smh6 -
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I'm 'Machka in Oz' ...
Machka has been my nickname for about 20 years now. It's actually the Serbo-Croatian word for female cat.
Oz is where I live ... Australia. I was born in Canada and lived there for just over 40 years, then moved to Australia to live with my Australian-born husband.
Machka in Oz
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Got my walk in around the block.
Tracey - prayers
Jess just came
Michele NC2 -
Tracey— Prayers for your family. 🙏🏻
Allie— You are kind and smart. Your grandchildren are lucky to have you in their lives. Your daughter, too. ❤️💕2 -
Allie, I would Google LGBTQ support groups for teens and your area, and see what comes up. Carmine needs a mentor, not therapy or counseling per say. They need someone that supports them, that isn't as "so close to the forest" as you, where they can just BE. You are amazing though, and have told Carmine your thoughts and that is hopefully a relief for them to know. Hugs!
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Already mid-Jan. Can't believe it. Had an injury between Christmas and New Year, stopped me from doing what I had planned. NY's goals and all. Starting new today though. Glad to be here. Liking all the inspiration.6
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Got about 3 hours sleep. In spurts. No idea why, just couldn't settle. It's absolutely bucketing down with rain out there, so may be that.
Up now to get DH a cup of tea. Then exercise. I won't be going for a run.
Glad you were able to chat, Allie. That is so important. As others have said , the kids are lucky to have you.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Gorgeous day!!
Lovely beach walk ... and hauling more rocks.
Machka in Oz
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Today reached about 31C (88F) which is one of our warmest days since about last March.
As you can see in a few posts above, I spent some time at the beach walking and wading in the water. That was lovely!
It was also an excellent day for drying towels on the line ... warm and WINDY! They were dry in no time.
When it gets this hot, bees "beard" and fan to cool themselves and their hive. These are our bees doing what they know to do to cool off ...
My guys ...
Machka in Oz
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Not planning to do much this weekend except relax. I have a busy day in Monday, and some prep to do, and a trip to our local shops.
Tracey: It is difficult when elderly parents are so far away. I hope it all works out for you. 💕💖💕
Allie: I’m sure Carmine appreciates what you said, and takes it on board.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Hope your arrangements work out Tracey. An upsetting time for your family.
This morning I rang up and booked a time in 3 weeks for me to go in and paint the pots I made. I also booked, with the voucher my brother gave me for my birthday, another pottery session in March. It's to make a stem vase and a succulent pot. I don't have, nor want, any succulents, but I'm sure I can think of something, maybe a dip pot. A stem vase sounds good.
Then I adapted the photo design I posted previously, so I could possibly use it as a cover. Thank you Lisa. A lot depends on the Kindle templates when I get to that stage.
Then .... I actually added a lot of lines to a poem I'm writing about 'painting' and what it means to me. I've amazed myself. Perhaps I should have a sleepless night more often!
Still very, very windy out there.
I hope G will, be OK on her ferry tonight, coming back from France.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Good Saturday!
Laundry still going. DH wants to go to Kentucky this weekend. Still need to water plants. Really need to get meat vacuum sealed (not happening this morning-yuck!) Plants are this morning, meat will wait until we get back tomorrow. Plan. Work first.
@Machka9 - Great pictures!
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today- They smiled and said Thank you!
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
a) My husband’s ablation seemed to work, so he is off two expensive medicines
b) Drove the Tail of the Dragon in my Miata
c) My oldest granddaughter cried happy tears with her Christmas present
Better get a move on!
Stay safe!
Relax!
Breathe!
Hug!
Kylia in Ohio content with cleaning lately3 -
minicooper452 wrote: »That's okay Machka, you can make up for it tomorrow and smile at some more random people too! You've got a GREAT smile.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today... I can make that happen! Going on retreat today with a buncha my card-making bffs. I know we're going to be in a mutual-admiration-society!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
Thank you very much.
I appreciate your enthusiasm.
Machka in Oz3 -
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count? Done! I sat silently for 7 minutes and prayed.
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Right now? I can see my Christmas decorations, I can hear Christmas songs, I can taste my coffee, I can smell my coffee, and I can feel a comfortable temperature in the room.
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I'm not in a downsizing or reducing mode so I've taken some lunch things to work, I will take an item to be mailed and another to be given to the people at work.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). I can't tell you what my favourite Christmas gift this year is yet. It's a secret.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today. Absolutely. It's a very rare day that I don't.
6 Share a goal you achieved last year. We completed the longest bicycle ride since my husband's accident and the fastest.
7 Slow down and savor one meal today. Mmmm ... pizza!
8 Who was your favorite teacher. My father. But I've had quite a few good teachers, in addition to him, over the years.
9 Create something today. I finished creating my first work-related project plan today.
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song. Difficult one given that I like so much music. But let's go with: "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices"
11 Send a card/note to someone today. Do emails count?
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Can't tell you that! It's a secret ... same secret as my favourite Christmas gift.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today. It's a bit late in the day to read this and didn't meet too many random people today ... or people in general. But I smiled at some horses and told Rhody he's gorgeous.
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
One is a secret ... I should be able to tell you by the end of the month.
My skin cancer surgery went better than expected and all my margins are clear.
I've been able to hold my granddaughter.15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Machka in Oz
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Prayers for Allie, Katla, Tracey, Beth, Rosemarie, and anyone else dealing with family issues.
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Good Morning Ladies. My name is Nichole. Been logging into MFP but not following the program at all. I am the heaviest and worst shape of my life. I am looking for a group that will help keep me on track on my health life changes. Today I start back to the gym and logging everything.6
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Hey beautiful ladies!!! Good morning!!! It’s snowing right now… my friend is giving her treadmill so I’m very excited about that. I’m praying that it will get me back on track along with my food. Lol. I hope everyone has a blessed day!3
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ngolden3320 wrote: »Good Morning Ladies. My name is Nichole. Been logging into MFP but not following the program at all. I am the heaviest and worst shape of my life. I am looking for a group that will help keep me on track on my health life changes. Today I start back to the gym and logging everything. Welcome. It helps me to read this thread every morning to get focused on what is important to me. I don't always post anything but I read to feel part of the community. Barbie in NW WA 4
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LeighAnn7777 wrote: »Hey beautiful ladies!!! Good morning!!! It’s snowing right now… my friend is giving her treadmill so I’m very excited about that. I’m praying that it will get me back on track along with my food. Lol. I hope everyone has a blessed day! good morning. when I started back with my treadmill, I just walked for five minutes the first day to establish a routine and then added more time. I put the treadmill facing a tv so I could be entertained while walking. If no tv, maybe music or a podcast or something from your phone or another source. Barbie in NW WA 6
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Betsy in NW WA1 -
Welcome to all of the new members!
Allie- So glad you are there for Carmine (and Tracy and Miles). I am curious. IS Kyle aware of his anger issues and behaviors? Does he bring them up to Tracy and say anything that would make her think he is aware and he would be willing to seek help? Help doesn't always have to come from a counselor. There are a lot of online anger management videos, books to be read, journal/work through self help type things he could do for free. To become a better dad, husband, Kyle...just putting that out there. And yes, Carmine should find a community of peers to support them.
Kylia, Tracey, Terri, Vicki, Debbie and others recovering from illness/surgery/ dealing with family relationship issues- Sending you all love and hugs!1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Done10 What is your favorite lyric from a song: " A flight of fancy on a wind swept field
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Currently: The sound of crickets from the boys sound machine in their bedroom, the smell of grass and fresh air from the open window, the blue/white glow of my laptop screen in the dark dining area, the taste of coffee, the scritchy feel of a tag on my shirt (that I will be changing out of soon)
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I am not home right now, but my linen closet is going to take a BIG hit when I get home.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). Not counting my youngest son being born on Christmas Eve; I would say a leatherbound copy of The Hobbit from my youngest son. It is not my favorite book, but it was the fact that he gave me a book. This is the first book I have received as a gift, since childhood. It is the thoughtfulness behind it.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today- this will be easy as the boys and I will be taking a walk to the playground this morning. Extra movement will include: playground, putting sand in the sandbox and water in the water tables, building a fort in the living room, and setting up "camp" under it.
6 Share a goal you achieved last year- I am not a gardener; so my goal of growing some fruits and veggies with the kids was met. We grew green beans, carrots, radishes, and watermelon. We are going to try again this year with a bigger garden and more variety.
7 Slow down and savor one meal today- Well, the 7th was a travel day, so the meal I savored was actually a burger and fries. BUT, it was after eight hours with only a granola bar and it was in my own home, while regaling my son and hubby with "grandson" highlights.
8 Who was your favorite teacher- My favorite teacher was my 10th grade English teacher. She recognized a natural ability for language/communication in me; a kid who had a hard time staying on task, especially when it was a topic that didn't spark my interest. Instead of completed written work on the assigned topic; she let me submit a rough draft on a topic of my choice and do an oral presentation and discuss it(just the two of us). Unfortunately, she died of cancer before I graduated. I spent a lot of time talking to her about things and she was/is missed greatly.
9 Create something today- Hoo boy! Well, I have already created a to-do list; but I don't think that is what they are looking for here. I will be "creating" something on Saturday...maybe I will switch this one with another day this week.
Standing alone my senses reeled
A fatal attraction is holding me fast
How can I escape this irresistible grasp?
Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky
Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earth-bound misfit, I" Learning to Fly by Pink Floyd
11 Send a card/note to someone today: I have been thinking about my cousin, recently divorced and struggling in the singles scene. I sent her some "words of affirmation" in a card today.
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12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? I am actually looking forward to getting my garden started this year with my childcare kiddos.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today- I didn't get out in public to do this, so I will do it today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently- I have begun grocery shopping online and AMAZINGLY, I like it! lol I was able to get down into a low (child style) squat AND able to stand back up unassisted! I was able to come up with a work around (that his OT hadn't thought of) for one of my childcare babies who is having sucking/drinking issues and upper body gross motor issues! (Benefits of being the "eyes in the field" on a day to day basis)15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Word for 2023 Restore
Well, I began logging again. Just figured it would be a step in the right direction to continue with the healthy choices.
I also booked an afternoon spa date for myself. I got a gift certificate from one of my childcare parents. So, I will be able to get four services done and will be at the spa for 4-5 hours. haircut and style, mani-pedi with paraffin treatment, 60 minute massage, and a facial. I usually sit on these types of gifts for quite a while; waiting to use it as some type of "reward" for weight lost or strenuous exercise/project completed...I decided to be kind to myself first. lol
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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