Daily Chats and Encouragements
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You are in my prayers, sister! Hope you are up and doing better quickly. Oh, how funny - I am picturing your new "exuberance"! Keep that foot on the ground with the bad knee! Yeehaw!
Still congested and coughing. Am just going to take it easy today - again!0 -
Praying you feel much better very soon! Taking it easy is totally necessary some days and I'm so thankful we can rest in Jesus! Love and prayers for us all...0
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my youngest turned 22 on the 15th
Where does time go?
My daughter goes to heart doc tomorrow. Please keep her in your prayers. She is 7 months pregnant now. The baby is doing good. I'm so excited to meet her!
I will be going with her tomorrow....pray for me...I tore a muscle in my leg..and I am having some pain...little hard to walk ..ugh.
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Wow! I'm with you on the young'uns' "aging out"! I remember your SP picture of them in the pool as littles! Mine is 50....
The years do zip by and our journey have many twists, turns, stops, stalls and U-turns....but no matter where we are, God is with us always.
Prayers for your girl and for you in the time ahead. In no time at all the little one will arrive and you'll be off on another awesome journey! Blessings to you all!
I rested better last night, am up at 3:30 and feel better than I have in several days. I managed to wait for pain meds until 10 PM last night and I had been taking the Tylenol 2-3 times a day for the past 3 weeks. I am so thankful the knee is so much better. That was some truly awful pain. We all have experienced some of that nature...more than once!
Prayers for us all...for healing, strength, balance, rest...Provision, protection and the precious peace of God in all our circumstances. Love you all...and am so thankful for you!
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Missy, praying for all of you!
Bren, you are so right, rest seems to be the only thing I can do right now. Several in our Church are sick right now with whatever is going around
God knows and in His time we will see His healing. I'm on day 11. No new symptoms, just head and chest congestion and fatigue. I need to do better about taking the cough medicine!
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So .. today I'm pretty sure my injured calf muscle just completely ripped! I can barely walk, and the pain is horrific. I'm going to try to go to urgent care in morning if I can walk well enough.
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Oh, Missy, I sure hope they are able to get help for you, sister! Will be praying. Let us know what you find out.
Still sick. I did take some Dayquil-type med this afternoon, so hopefully that will help. It's a lovely orange color and tastes worse than the green stuff! Ick! But helpful!0 -
Oh No! I'd think that would warrant an emergency call. My heart and prayers go out to you, Missy. As horribly painful as my knee has been for 3 weeks...I can't imagine that. Do you have crutches or a walker? You need something to assist you.
Kim, this thing you've had has gone on long enough as well! Prayers for recovery for you and all those at Church, in this battle. I hear you on the nastiness of Nyquil/Daycare...had used both in the past. I do manage to avoid picking up some things by staying isolated. It's a good thing I get along well with me.
Marilyn, hoping all is well at your spot. You've been so diligent and stable in your efforts to eat well, lose some weight and balance things out as needed. Kudos to you and continued prayers for you in the time ahead. I'm still bouncing around....have just been so fatigued and this knee thing has really whipped me.
I was down again almost all day yesterday, was awakened at 5 PM by the manager, needing to move my car so the repair team can get to our parking area at 7 AM this morning. I just had her do it rather than hobble out myself and hike back. I was feeling really weak and weary. I had a can of soup and a Greek yogurt for dinner. I feel better this morning and am thankful. I want badly, to get the kitchen area restored to order and the vacuuming/dusting done. I'll see what I can get out of me today.
Have a blessed weekend...prayers for all our assorted needs and God's comfort and healing. He knows where we are and what provisions are necessary. Love you all...
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What a comforting thought from Isaiah! I've thought a lot recently about how miniscule my life is. You wouldn't even see the dot of my life on a timeline, and I am just one in billions who live on the face of this earth - and yet, the God who created the heavens and the earth knows my name, has a plan for my life, and He loves me! That is just beyond my understanding how this huge powerful God could know a speck like me, and know me better than I know myself. And knowing everything He knows, He still loves me. Wow!
Marilyn, I'm getting concerned, sister. I hope you are doing well. You are in my prayers.
Y'all are in my prayers. I hope you found an answer, Missy. Love y'all.0 -
So here is an update.
Thursday I went to the hospital for 9.15 am as they requested. Was scheduled for surgery by 11:15 am but didn't get taken to the OR will 2.15 so my anxiety was in full force. But had great anethiest (sorry am sure I spelled that incorrect) He first gave me an iv with some anxiety meds, then the surgeon started to freeze my arm while they continued to give me meds through the iv to relax me. They put a blue cloth over my head and I was away with no cares listening to them talk and do the procedure. Was back in recovery by 4 pm and at 8:30 pm hubby came and picked me up. Surgeon said that all seemed well but time would tell - I can't feel the 'thrill' of the fisquala but he can hear it. Praying that this one works as the 4 before didn't and this is the last one that they can do. It is now all in God's hand.
My arms is sore- and itchy. Need to leave the covering on it for at least 2 weeks and have them check it out on the 3rd week and to take out stitches. All around the elbow where he worked is bruised and swollen.
Now to get back on track for weight loss. Had gained some weight - am not at 234.8 and need to get this back down to 230 asap. See the kidney doctors end of June so I am praying that I will be in the 220s by then
Praying for all of you ladies - remember to lean on Christ and follow His directions and things will be better - it is when we try to do it ourselves without going to Christ first that leads to problems.
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Thanks for the update Marilyn! You check in daily so when you go missing....something is up at your spot. I am so very sorry you've had such issues getting this settled and usable! I'd be crying all the time. Our prayers are with you that this time goes well and also for your weight loss goals. You've certainly done your part in this battle. Yes....You are in God's hands...always!
I need to hobble down to the end of our property to retrieve my car. Mary moved it for me but I have a pack of bottled water in the trunk I want to bring in before our temps hit the 100 mark. It's been a very long time since I walked that far....and i need to hold onto Jesus!
Have a blessed day all....we all are in some sort of physical battle at the moment. God sees our struggles, knows our pain and is our comforter and healer...our strength and stability.....our provider and hope in all we face. Love you lots.
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I didn't go to the doc. I think it may be a muscle problem. I have had this happen to this same leg before, and the doctors did nothing but wrap it and send me home. I do not need the extra expense for that! The pain is still really bad..I am walking with a limp. I have been treating it my way..and I pray it gets better soon...or I will be forced to go to doc. My calf muscle is hard as a brick! It stays hard, like no relief! Makes it hard on me...cause ya'll know I have a garden to take care of. My hubby has been helping me, and that has been a burden lifted. Please pray God will heal whatever it is. Thank you so much!
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Marilyn, I'm so happy you checked in. Praise the Lord you haven't had to use the fisquala! Keep up the good work, God is blessing!
Bren, Oh boy, I hope all went well in getting to and back from the car!
Missy, It almost sounds like a muscle spasm, but that would relax with stretching! Wow, I sure hope that it will go away on it's own. Are you able to wrap it like the last time, without a doctor's help? Get plenty of potassium and fluids! Those are helpful when muscles act up!
Saw the eye doctor today and my prescription stayed pretty much the same so will try to do without new glasses. I will see her in six months because the pressure in my eyes has been higher than normal - no greatly higher, but it's been that way for three years. She said I am glaucoma suspect but because my nerves look healthy she hasn't diagnosed me with glaucoma yet - praise the Lord for His hand in this!
Well, not much else going on with me. I love y'all!0 -
Good morning my Beautiful Lovelies! I hope you had a good night and are feeling well this morning. I'm doing better. Not totally out of it yet, but feeling more like myself - praise the Lord!
I hope you have a good day today and fix your eyes on Jesus no matter what you are going through. Love you0 -
Oh dear, I hope everyone is alright! Missing you and praying for you!0
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Thank you Kim! I've been running by each day...and you all remain in my prayers.
My nephew called a couple of days ago. My brother's memorial service is set for the 31st with a catered lunch prior. I have decided to not go. Even with the generous and caring offer to come get me, physically, I am just not up to the stress and interaction. Others may judge me for my choice but I'm OK with that as well.
I'm still in a lot of pain and being easy with the knee until it's healed. This has been a tough time of late.
Mary just came for my keys again to move my car. It's the pool guys needing it moved...blowing a lot of stuff around, needing access there where I park...at least I'm not napping this time and knew what she needed. I "heard" replacing my carpet the first time. LOL....and moving my things in and out.
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Yeah, so good you posted, Bren. I worry when I don't "see" you! No judging here. You have to do what is best for you and your health. That would be a very stressful day and you have to decide how much of that you can take. I'm sorry you will miss the memorial, but maybe someone can take some pictures of family and send them to you - although you may have a hard time seeing them clearly!
I'm feeling better. Not out of it completely, but not coughing as much and clearer in my head! Praise the Lord, He has kept me through this! I really want to be back in worship this Lord's Day!
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Thanks, Kim.
His son and his bunch....is the only family there. Donald and I....were the last of our "unit"....There are many still living there that we went to school with and were his friends but very few I'd recognize. Maybe 2 out of 10.
This morning, I took my trash to my car...and just that hike about had me winded and I had to sit down in the stairwell to recover before coming back to my apartment...not good at all. I'll take more out tomorrow and drive it around to the dumpster. I feel so weak and whipped most of the time.
I'm thinking I'll either have another can of soup and cheese toast...or toss something in the AF for dinner. I am hungry but not enthused about cooking. I have a pack of ground pork in the fridge and would like to do a pot of soup tomorrow....I'll see if that happens. It might become a meat loaf?0 -
Yum, I like the burnt end of the meat loaf, although I can't seem to cook it long enough to get that burnt end! Sigh. Oh, it's done, just not well done on the edges! LOL! This is awful to admit, but I like pork fat when it is charred on the grill (on the edge of a pork chop)!
Please be careful, my friend. I'm praying for you!
I need to research when toasted cheese sandwiches and tomato soup started to go together. I grew up with that - if we had tomato soup we had grilled cheese sandwiches. My dad would put oregano in the soup, made it much tastier. It wasn't until we were in our teens that we ate grilled cheese with other things. I've seen Andy Griffith shows where they talk about have tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches!
Almost done being sick. Still have head congestion, but my cough is mostly gone, other than irritation from the postnasal drip!
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I am so glad to hear you are near recovery! Whew...You and your thing....me and mine! LOL...
The cheese toast is SO good with the soup. I had the Progresso Ravioli style last night and 2 pieces cheese toast in the air fryer. It was delicious. Oh I love a grilled cheese sandwich too! I do mine on my little George Foreman grill. I have a can of tomato soup in my collection.
I didn't get more trash out today as I didn't get it collected. I'll aim for the weekend. I actually thought last weekend was Memorial Day weekend and wondered why commercials kept pushing the ads...Shhh...I didn't tell anyone else that. Like recently, I got up at 7:00, thinking it was morning, put a pot of coffee on, got dressed for the day...turned on the computer and saw it was PM. Oh well....
I did get the dishwasher unloaded and will reload and run, got the meatloaf made but did not have the gravy that was part of the recipe...made it anyway. It's OK....just not "wonderful"....it had some burnt spots....LOL. I did some small taters in the air fryer and they were perfect. I'll divvy up the meatloaf and put some in the freezer since I can't feed my kitty kats.
Calico Granny, Big Beefy and Sister have been spotted this week and I can't give them anything. Granny is so beautiful to be over 12 years old! My heart still hurts for them.
Here's my dinner last night...It was really good!
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That looks delicious! Wow, I think that's the first time I've said that! LOL!
We had McDonalds while we were out today so will do something light for dinner. We are having lunch with the Church family tomorrow! Woohoo, I'm well enough now to be able to go. There's a little bit of residual congestion, but I am feeling better. I'll rest the remaining part of today so I will feel up to par tomorrow - I really do not want to miss another service!
Love y'all. Have a blessed and safe Memorial Day.0 -
So glad you're better and have the chance to be back in church. Praying the same for others who have been sick.
I'm not feeling well...restless nights, the pain, fatigue, poor food choices while the pain was the worst...high sodium...all has my heart complaining. I'm praying for in infusion of strength to make a U-Turn today.0 -
Oh my, Bren! I need to get you in the noodle shed and remind you to eat like you are supposed to! There are people (me) in this world who need you in their life, so please do what you are supposed to do with your eating and resting! (Said with a heart full of love). You are daily in my prayers.
I didn't get to go yesterday after all. I started coughing again in the morning and had the fatigue. I just didn't want to pass anything on to others and especially since at least two people in our little family have lung issues. Coughing a bit this morning and ears are clogged by head drainage is much better! If I'm not markedly better tomorrow I'll call my NP and see what she thinks.
Love y'all. Missing you Marilyn and Missy! Hope you are alright. Praying for you.0 -
I need the noodling! I know so well, it comes from a loving, caring heart! The sodium levels have been spiking my BP...and many nights, I just had a can of soup and a cup of yogurt, and lately cheese toast...with my soup. It's quick and easy (necessary) but not very healthy. Egg beaters and toast would be lighter in sodium and that's quick too. Last night I had the rest of my wings (in AF, no salt added) and a tomato/cracker "salad" with 5 saltines....then went nutso and had the last of the cheesecake filling dessert stuff.
The pie filling had no sugar added but the rest was full of it...
I know I can do better than that...and I want to! God help me be willing to do the right thing...regularly!0 -
Amen! It looks good, but that's the problem, it makes us want to eat it! I need to do better too, so we will work on this together. I'll think about you when I am tempted and you think about me - and we will both think about the noodle shed! The wings looked yummy but the salad too red! heehee! We had thighs and mashed potatoes with gravy. I did just a couple of forks full of the gravy though, and two of the thighs. I did do my green powder and liquid vitamins and minerals chock full of veggies and fruits, so I didn't feel bad having none on my plate.
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Always nice to come here and read how you ladies are doing. Sorry to hear that we all seem to be struggling somewhat re food intake. I pray that we will take time to listen to our Lord for His advise and then follow it.
Today was my weigh in day. Am up 0.6 of a pound (236.6) Don't like that as it is going the wrong direction so need to spend some more time with the Lord as to what I am doing.
This last while has been somewhat stressed. About 6 weeks ago we started having trouble with our maill dog (Toby) He has a few issues that need to be tended to and it is starting to add up. Then there is our sweet Bella (she is a Pom). One week ago she woke up on Sunday with only being able to walk on 3 legs. We could move the leg around and she showed now sign of being in pain. But on Tuesday we took her to the Vet to have it looked at. Cost was $193 for the office visit and then 2 days later at lunch time she was walking across the room and gave a small yelp and down she went. She could not stand up on all four - her back legs did not seem to want to work. Hubby immediately took her to the vet - he checked her out and said her spine went out and she had no feeling in either back legs. She could have surgery for $1000 but he did not quarantee it would work. He suggested putting her down. So that is what has happened. We get to pick up her ashes tomorrow - cost of that is $371.00 So you can see we have had some expenses this last while and it only seems to be getting worse.
It will be 2 weeks on Thursday since I have my surgery for the fisquala. Glad it is over - but honestly I dont think it took. In another week I go back for the removal of the stitches and they will at that time be able to tell me more.. Praying that it is working but I can't feel it so that is a concern.
Well it is time for me to once again be in praying mode - thanks for all your prayers as they are much appreciated.
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Oh, Marilyn...I am so sorry this has happened. Yes, their care is costly....I'm sorry for the pain and heartache the loss brings. Praying for you as the upcoming procedure takes place and you find out if this one will work or not, once stitches are removed.
I just got a call from my nephew....he wants so much for me to be at my brother's memorial Friday. He said his Mom has a wheelchair if needed and I can get a place to "park" where I'm not moving around a lot and in pain. He will pick me up at Noon. They will be doing a fish fry for the meal....that's a big deal as my brother loved such things. The fishing...and fish fries...While I still don't "want to"...I will go.
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Bren, I'm so glad that they are thinking of how they can make this as easy on you as possible. I think they will watch out for you while you are there, and having the wheelchair will make things much easier. Don't forget to take something along to keep your blood sugar okay! And don't stress, enjoy the time. The Lord may be giving you an opportunity to share His light with others! Jesus knows everything, and He has a purpose for this too! Rest in that.
Marilyn, it is so good to hear from you again. I am so sorry for the loss of your doggy! I know how that can cause grief in our lives. I am praying that the Lord will comfort your hearts. I'm also praying that your (AV) fistula will work! I believe you said that this is the last one that they will be able to do. Jesus knows. My greater prayer is that you won't ever need it, and all the hard work you are doing to help your kidney numbers come back up will work! Praying your male doggy will be alright as well. The .6 up may just be that your body has become used to what you are doing and you might need to change something up - switch lunch meals and dinner meals around; walk at a different time of the day. Something like that to give your body a little jolt and wake it up!
I went to our local PA and likely have pneumonia again. He heard congestion in my lower right lung where the pneumonia was last time. He said that the scar tissue from the previous pneumonia makes it more likely to get it again. I'm on two weeks of antibiotics. Lord willing this will finally beat this thing! I would appreciate adding your prayers to mine and my Church families. Love you ladies!0 -
Oh no, Kim! Well...you know what you're dealing with...and I too, pray this will be taken care of promptly.
I'm glad you finally went to the PA for help!
Thank you. I know this is not all about me but I did not want to be a burden...my ex SIL and nephew have both assured me I am NOT one and yes...they will take good care of me.
Nathan asked if I could come up with things/memories for the service, as he had little to draw from, as his Mom divorced Donald in about 1998 and he was just a young boy...and they didn't have a close relationship....it was his wife, who in just the past 7 years or so, helped them mend some fences.
Many memories I have....yet pickings are slim to share.
I did do up a page and sent to Sarai, to share with the church where the service will be held. Hopefully some friends can fill in some gaps.
One such friend did a lovely goodbye, to his FB page...and it felt so strange to see Donald referred to as "Old Timer"...it was such a sweet note. Nathan said there is a notice at the courthouse square about Donald's memorial service.
I am praying I can stay alert for the timeframe of all this on Friday. God knows the need and my proclivity for sleeping Noon-4 PM....(expanding my vocabulary)
We had more rain this morning but now it's hot/dry and fully sunny out there. It's beautiful! They finished our pool on Friday, refilled it and in my opinion....it's Ugly! They repainted and used a grey instead pf blue paint and it makes it look dirty! I'd still get in it if I was able but I think that's another memory "relegated" to my past! I haven't been in it for about 5 years and getting out was a real scary/painful proposition.
I got a new set of dumbbells today. They are just 2 pounds each but in my weakness...the feel like 5 pound. I have a set in here...and now a set at my recliner, to use with TV time. I do have a set of 3 pound ones for down the road and a 5 pound kettlebell to play with.
I discovered a leak under my bathroom sink this morning. Made me pull out my 2 little junk tubs, clean and sort...and I have a note ready to drop in the office tomorrow. Some tasks are forced on us...are they not?
I finally got a salad together today for lunch and the toast was garlic toast to which I added some shredded pepper jack cheese. It was so good! I did use my stool for assistance while "working" and it helped a lot.
Take good care of yourselves...and may you find many joy sparkers in each new day. Love and prayers for us all.
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Oh boy, that salad looks like one you would immensely enjoy! I loved your use of proclivity - woohoo!
I remember you sharing about Donald's numerous dogs and the trouble they caused! Despite that he really cared for them!
Not feeling better yet, but I've only had three antibiotics so far. I have a calm and will wait on the Lord's timing.
Love y'all. Praying all goes well with your time at the memorial!0
