WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023
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Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Kylia, again, I swear, we are sisters-from-another-mister! Ohio you say? Apparently I'm from SC via GA and MI, so who knows! (I'm adopted and my adopted bro is putting together my tree as we speak, but it's rather convoluted, I guess. Oh well, I'm just not that interested, TBH. Back to the point
"I apparently need to adjust my expectations." OMG!!! My problem is that no one knows how to do my job, so I can't expect anyone to pick up the slack and I'm okay with that. What I expect, as you say is that, they do their jobs (that effect my job) correctly and timely! I expect coworkers to take pride in their job. I expect that when I send them an email asking for information or something to be done, that they respond or do it. Apparently, I need to adjust my expectations.
Thanks for the list Rita!
I think PTSD rears it's ugly head at all sorts of things, Machka! Sounds, times, events, smells, "nothings"... I'll see an Excel Energy truck driving down the road one day and I'll just smile, another day and the tears won't stop. Shawn was on his way to work for them when he was killed. I told someone about him today and it was just a "story", sometimes I can't tell it without breaking down. PTSD comes in waves, I suppose like any other trauma or loss.
THERE'S a good idea that Carol has, Katla!!! Ask any one of the young nurses! (when things are a little slow) They're all so good at figuring out online stuff. But, have them show you what they're doing so maybe you can remember.
Oh Rosemarie, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Sending you my love and prayers for comfort and peace. So glad you and your son and DIL were there.
27-Send or leave a handwritten thank you note to someone... easy-peasy, I actually do this every Monday.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN5 -
Rosemarie -
sending the biggest (((hugs))) ever to you and your family. I'm very glad your son and DIL were with you when your DH passed.
You were a great caregiver for him. Time to take care of you.
Lanette1 -
(((Rosemarie))) ~ Lots of love and hugs and prayers for you and your son!
Carol in GA1 -
Rosemarie - You have been such a caring support for your husband. You did an amazing job. His peaceful passing is a tribute to you and your devotion. Your loss is huge. We all send you the very best wishes as you go through this new thing. Thinking of you.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Rosemarie Just ((hugs)). So many of these ladies have similar experiences. Remember we are all here for you as you end one chapter and move to the next.
CarlaEXACTLY!!!!
Will be working at home tonight. Oh well, I guess I am thankful I have a job I enjoy most of the time.
I am safe in spite of the storms that rolled through. Ginny- i hope you Stayed safe as they headed your way.
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Kylia in Ohio2 -
Rosemarie- my deepest condolences ,Im so sorry for your loss ..Hospice is a wonderful thing and I am so glad you had family with you...
Caregiving is exhausting and you will need to cut yourself a break.. make sure that you eat and hydrate and rest once everything slows down..We all love you and hope you can feel our gentle hugs around you. Xoxo
I have a Yeti rambler bottle that I bought and Miles just loves it.. so I juat ordered him a kids version same color as grandma's but with his name on it..
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Up to P 54 but another month is on the horizon. Where does the time go?
At the theatre tomorrow so I'll see if I can log onto MFP there between calls and try to catch up.
Viv UK3 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Sorry, I have not posted in a bit. I hope you all are well and I will read through the posts over the next few days.
My husband passed this morning at an inpatient hospice. A lovely facility that gave us excellent care. My son and daughter in law were with me. The passing was peaceful and we are thankful for this. I look forward to reading your posts and hearing about your lives as I accept the changes in my life.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
I’m sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and no longer suffering.1 -
myvt9v4crh wrote: »This is katla49 and my username has been changed to myvt9v4crh by the site. I don’t like it.
I am katla and will also answer to Katla 49 or 4katla9.
That doesn’t make sense . You had to have logged back in as myvt9v4crh and not katla492 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 49min 13sec, 3.07ap, 110elev, 96ahr, 118mhr, 6.11mi= 605c
Strava app= 705c
Walk home to gym- 10.49min, .53mi= 53c
Strava app= 65c
Rowing machine- 20min, 35aw, 101ahr, 140mhr, 2785meters= 129c
Treadmill jog- 9.52min, 5.6-7.5speed, 126ahr, 169mhr, 9.52min mi, 1mi= 121c
Walk gym to home- 11.24min, .57mi= 54c
Strava app= 71c
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DH had physical therapy today and seems to feel better, and cheerful. He’s in the dining with a group of friends. Good news!
I hope he will continue to improve thanks to today’s session and future sessions. 😊4 -
Rosemarie-Comfort to you in these next days. The hospice vigils can be very exhausting but I received comfort from holding husband in my arms as he passed (and my mother and SIL). It is truly the last act of love we can share. There is no rule book for us to follow with out grief and it is different for all of us. My best advice is don't feel guilty when you feel some joy in this life moving forward-we are allowed it. It is not being disloyal, it is being appreciative of the gift we still have.
Kylia-I was wondering how you faired. I made arrangement for our staff to go to safe places (I'm still working from home). Got some wind and rain, power went out just long enough to have to reset clocks. Preview of spring!
Lisa-I appreciate the humor of the gun statement.
Beth-don't beat yourself up. I'm not sure what would constitute an astoundingly poor food choice. It was a food choice that didn't fit your goals for the day. We all have them. What matters is we recognize it and try together back where we want to be. I made some poor choices this past week even on some of the days I really stayed under calorie goal, but quite honestly I decided to give myself grace while healing. Today, feeling better, I almost automatically got back on track. I have a lunch meeting tomorrow and I am giving careful pre-thought to that choice.
Busy day with work. Feeling pretty tired from it. Going to do quick kitchen cleanup and then just rest.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4 -
I had salt cravings tonight watching my parents eat soup and crackers with ham. But I resisted! Yay! I still have my aerobic walking to do. I'd rather dream about buying a bike and magically becoming skinny. It may take a little more work and resistance after the assembly. So I better get myself down there and walk.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Rosemarie- So sorry for your loss. It is a blessing he went peacefully but that doesn't make the hurt you and your family are feeling any better. HUGS
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA3 -
I did my aerobic walking Yay! Today I ate 1083 calories for a calorie deficit of 309. Yay! If every day were like today I'd be skinny!2
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Intentions for today: All completed
📍am: prep for Monday Painters
📍2pm: Monday Painters
📍general chores
📍solid habits
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Rosemarie (((Hugs))) My condolences on your loss.
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myvt9v4crh wrote: »This is katla49 and my username has been changed to myvt9v4crh by the site. I don’t like it.
I am katla and will also answer to Katla 49 or 4katla9.
That doesn’t make sense . You had to have logged back in as myvt9v4crh and not katla49
I just have to reemphasize that I had the exact same experience approximately three weeks ago. For over a day possibly two it would not take my correct user name which is my email address different than my handle fanncy, and it would not accept my email address. Then I gave up and was starting a new user name and password. For some reason the day after I did that I thought I’m just going to try it again and it actually worked! I believe there was a glitch in the system. They do have people that will help in situations like this. For me I thought it much simpler to just start over again. The only reason that I thought of trying it again is because I’ve been here since 2014 and I really didn’t want to lose, my accomplishments. The only thing that she may have to do is go into her system and change her name myvt9v4crh, to her preferred user name, Katla 49.
💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
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Barbara - here's the little portable power station I purchased:
This was the review that sold me on it - and comments from folks had who already owned one.
And I got the little solar panel - it is supposed to arrive on Friday. I'm not a camper but if I was, it looks like this setup gives folks enough electricity to have a few conveniences.
As I mentioned earlier, one of the main selling points was that it's small, easy to use (there are YouTube videos on that too!) And pretty affordable. And it does what I need it to do - charge the cell, tablets and laptop in case of an extended power outage. I don't need it to run the coffee maker or a heater.
I see the company makes much larger units. There are plenty of other manufacturers out there.
Lanette
SW WA State
PS - One of our county commissioners posted on FB last week that domestic terrorism - damaging power substations is become a large threat. They took one offline on the east side of our county for a few days last year. And several up near Tacoma were damaged and folks without power for a few days as well. So that kicked me into gear.
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Rosemarie - I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Biggest hugs to you.
Tracey in Edmonton1 -
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fanncy0626 wrote: »myvt9v4crh wrote: »This is katla49 and my username has been changed to myvt9v4crh by the site. I don’t like it.
I am katla and will also answer to Katla 49 or 4katla9.
That doesn’t make sense . You had to have logged back in as myvt9v4crh and not katla49
I just have to reemphasize that I had the exact same experience approximately three weeks ago. For over a day possibly two it would not take my correct user name which is my email address different than my handle fanncy, and it would not accept my email address. Then I gave up and was starting a new user name and password. For some reason the day after I did that I thought I’m just going to try it again and it actually worked! I believe there was a glitch in the system. They do have people that will help in situations like this. For me I thought it much simpler to just start over again. The only reason that I thought of trying it again is because I’ve been here since 2014 and I really didn’t want to lose, my accomplishments. The only thing that she may have to do is go into her system and change her name myvt9v4crh, to her preferred user name, Katla 49.
💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
Then she would have two user names with the same name and the system may not allow it. When I worked at Amazon, I ran into this issue ALOT. I I do have one suggestion but I would have to message her or talk to her about it
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Did a pilates for Inflexible People (like me) DVD then walked to the grocery store (about 2 miles away). I really should have gone earlier as it was starting to get hot while I was on my way home. But I did lay by the pool and then go in. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Peak 10 Dvd
There’s supposed to be a SpaceX launch tomorrow morning at 1:45a.m. Yes, I have my phone’s alarm set to go off at 1:30. I don’t want to miss it in case there isn’t another launch while we’re down here. Of course, the way Elon Musk is going, there might very well be….lol
Heather – Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors!
Lanette – never even thought of a TENS unit for Vince. Thanks for the suggestion
Put beef and barley in the crock pot for vince. I got the beef at the store this a.m. I’ just not a real big meat eater (red meat) so I’ll probably have something else like tuna or eggs or soup
Bella – welcome! Be sure to come back often so we get to know you better
Monday here: did a Peak 10 DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do an Ada Jenkowitz DVD. After exercise went to WallMart the the SPCA thrift store. Then laid by the pool. Had dinner and then took my walk around the parking lot. Exciting, huh?
I did get up at 1:30 to see the launch. Believe it or not, I wasn’t the only one who did! Then with 2 minutes to go, the launch was scrubbed. Not sure when it’s going up again.
The other day for some reason I was feeling very anxious. Not sure why. But then I exercised and it all went away
Barbara – I have a notebook for some of the passwords because I know that I’d forget. Everyone seems to have different requirements. Some a capital letter, some need a character, etc. Of course, I don’t keep sensitive ones written down.
Rosemarie – I’m so very very sorry to read about your husband. So glad your son and DIL were with you and you weren’t alone
We’re running the dishwasher for the first time. Honestly, you can hardly hear it
Don’t want to forget to post so here goes!
Michele FL for now3 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Sorry, I have not posted in a bit. I hope you all are well and I will read through the posts over the next few days.
My husband passed this morning at an inpatient hospice. A lovely facility that gave us excellent care. My son and daughter in law were with me. The passing was peaceful and we are thankful for this. I look forward to reading your posts and hearing about your lives as I accept the changes in my life.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
I am so sorry Rosemarie. 1 -
myvt9v4crh wrote: »This is katla49 and my username has been changed to myvt9v4crh by the site. I don’t like it.
I am katla and will also answer to Katla 49 or 4katla9.
@durden ... Hi, we're wondering if you can help Katla49. If you read this thread, starting around page 50, I think, you'll see that something happened and she has been given the user name myvt9v4crh. She would like to be back posting as Katla49.
She's not tech savvy, so she finds it hard to understand the instructions we're trying to give her.
Are you able to help?
Thanks!5 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Tina thanks for the knee advice! I just looked at the AARP site for knee exercises and they also said front straight leg lifts. I will put them on my dumbbell routine list.
My bike is such a hassle I don't use it. I have to move the car to get it out, then pump up the tires. But who knows, the warm weather is coming.
Annie in Delaware
Every time we ride, we load our bicycles into the van and drive to a better area.
At one time, long ago, we could handle the 14% grade hill we live on, and the traffic in this area, but not now.
M in Oz2 -
Rosemarie … praying for you and your family … hugs
Beth1 -
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PTSD - I have a friend that was in a relationship with a narcissist and I swear she suffers PTSD from that. She was living in an abusive household growing up.
She had a complete breakdown 7 years ago and has never fully recovered.
Ginny, you are so right no one thinks of the PTSD of children and those living in terrible conditions.
Rebecca - I hope your son reaches out. My DH and his father both disliked talking on the phone, they had maybe 2 conversations in the almost 25 years since we moved here. I think this is playing on DH’s mind now.
Lisa - I can’t handle showers, I feel so claustrophobic in them. I bathe almost nightly.
I had to shower in NB. Too many people sharing the bathroom to take the time for a bath. I washed my hair, my body and got out. Kept my eyes closed or looked at the ceiling the whole time.
Katla - I also have an iPhone and no matter what I do that “more” button will not open for me. Don’t feel dumb, it could be another MFP glitch. I’ve even tried restarting my phone.
I shut down for most of the weekend. I did manage to get my roots touched up, my nails done. This is not something I usually do, but had chosen to do it when in NB with SIL so had to do something to make them look decent again. I puttered in the craft room both days and have it mostly tidied from where I had dumped everything after Christmas and as we were leaving.
There is absolutely nothing on TV that is piquing my interest tonight. I decided I’m going to work my way through my FIL’s albums. I had asked for a record player for Christmas. This isn’t the way I wanted to get albums to play on it. I organized them alphabetically using the band or artist’s first name. Tonight I’m listening to Alabama.
Just talked to a friend for over two hours. Her mother was one of the most special people in my life. She was killed in a car accident in 1996. We laughed and cried talking about her Mom tonight. Sometimes the grief just hits.
Tracey in Edmonton
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