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  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    edited January 17
    Susan I read your update in our Prayer Thread & am glad that Doctors were able to look after him. I am also rejoicing with you Susan the Doctors released him and Colin is now home with you. You said he will need to see his GP for follow up and getting further tests. Praying for wisdom for the Doctors that the right treatment will be found and for complete healing and recovery for Colin. Praying for you Susan for God’s continued Strength and Peace. ❤️🙏

    Barb, with Annabella born early it takes time for everything to develop and the Esophagus will develop and function normally. One good thing is she is putting on weight and getting stronger everyday. Praise God! In no time Annabella will catch up be right where she should be in her development! My Son, Stan was born 2 months premature and was born completely jaundiced, he wasn’t able to digest milk not even Mothers Milk and was on Special milk for the first several months, When he was 4 months he could suck normally and was feeding and gaining weight normally. I will continue to keep Annabella in prayer believing for a quick catch up in all areas of her development! Trusting your weather will warm up for you.

    Linda, I am so happy to hear you are coming nearer to the end of your treatment and to be discharged. Good News to hear. Happy the physiotherapist says you are doing well. You mentioned that you needed some work for mastering the stairs. In no time you will be going up and down those stairs with no problem. My prayers continue for you.

    Linda, You mentioned you were still getting your Tablets and Phones set up. I found the same thing with my iPad was getting installed. The next day I saw it did the same thing you describe here. But I am so happy to say my iPad has finally caught up and all the APPS are up to date. I know in no time yours will be all up to date.

    There was questions about wondering if I recovered from my appointments and procedures! God is Good. It took me a day to regain my strength but I am there. I am getting extra rest and know when not to push myself. I have learned to Take One Step at a Time!

    Good News: the past 2 weeks I have maintained my weight with clocking in at 94 pounds and 2 ounces 7 days a week with no Weight Loss! Glory to God! God is So Good. I so appreciate all your prayers support kind words of encouragement! I thank God for your Friendship! ❤️🙏🤗
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    Prayers for all.
    Good morning
    We maybe near 50* today ball changes tomorrow
    Linda byes some Arctic weather will hit us & highs be in the mid teens. Lows in the minus numbers. Fun.
    I’ve even heard cold air from Siberia. Fun. This air will keep whatever snow we have on the ground on the ground.
    We are melting & I have seen a bit of green grass, we still have a lot of snow especially the piles by street intersections & along the streets.
    If a car was in the street the snow is still there too.

    Prayers for all.
    Son, James, won’t be coming up today, as Kaelyn has a cough. They will try Saturday.
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    Judith - I am glad that you are maintaining your weight. I know it is encouraging for all of us to hear this. One day at a time should be our thought process in all our lives. We can not change yesterday or tomorrow - just be in control of what we do today. I pray that your weight will continue to gradually increase as well as your strength. I am glad that you are doing self care and allowing yourself to rest when needed. Thank-you for your encouraging words that our phone/tablet problems will eventually get better.

    Barb -I am sorry that James had to cancel his plans to come to your house. It sounds like a good idea to wait since Kaelyn has a cough. No one wants Anabelle or Hong Hong to get sick right now.

    We now have a working dishwasher which is nice. I do not use it every day because we do not have enough dishes to fill it in one day. It is easier right now to just do them by hand and use the dishwasher for when we have people over or family here. We had the repair tech look at my washer that is not doing well either. He said there is oil dripping out of the motor and that it will cost several 100's of dollars to fix. He suggested that we get a new machine rather than try to repair it. He was saying that the companies that make the appliances, figure that they will fail in 5-7 years rather than the 10 or 20 years that the older well made machines lasted in the past. The parts do not last as long as they did and we are doing well for the washer to be over 8 years old and this the first problem we had. Since it is still working, we will be looking for sales before we buy a new one.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    Judith. Thank you for sharing about your son, Stan. In God’s time. In the meantime I know new born parents just don’t get much sleep. That can make it hard. Oh well before they know it Annabella will be running around with her older sister Mariposa.
    So glad as I’ve noticed that you have kept the weight with a 2 ounce gain. Prayers for more.
    Keep resting when you can.

    Linda. Glad that you got the dishwasher working. Did you get a new washer machine? We sure take all our appliances for granted then when they fail we really don’t like it. Prayers.
    Will you get the Arctic/Siberia temps that I will get this weekend? I believe that is why the inauguration is inside due to the cold temps as they will get it too. The aDakotas will be colder than us. Oh well.
    So glad that you are near the end of your treatment. Maybe celebrate when done??

    Susan. How is Colin doing? Prayers.
    Praying for peace and all too.

    James may come up tomorrow I will know more tomorrow. It’s a 4 hour drive. I feel bad each time they have tried there has been something not stop it. First waiting for their van to get fixed took longer than thought. Then the snow we had, which we still have some though the piles are smaller. When you get 12” it takes a lot to melt it away.
    I have no meals plan so maybe doing that or we may go out for supper too.
    Sleep well happy Saturday Susan.
    Prayers for all.
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    Barb, so sorry about all the cold temps, be safe and stay as warm as possible, sorry about James not able to come with Kaelyn having a cough, it’s best they stay home to keep Mariposa and Annabella safe from getting sick. Thank you for your kind words glad that sharing about Stan’s prematurity helped you knowing Annabella will do well also. My prayers are with all your family. Thanks for cheering me on as I keep maintaining my weight.

    Linda, sorry about your washer, so true our appliances don’t last as long as they once did. Hope you can find a new washer at a good price. So glad you got your dishwasher fixed. Good news! Appreciate your words of encouragement!

    Have a blessed evening and weekend ahead! Love and Hugs ❤️🤗🙏
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    Hello friends. Sorry for not updating you before. We' very been a little distracted by Colin health issues. He is doing better after being monitored in hospital overnight. I think he got quite concerned about how much damage the heart attack did. The hospital seemed to reassure him that he needed to take things quietly and they will have his back if he gets worse. We have a GP appointment on Monday to discuss some test results. Thank you all for praying.

    I am thinking of you all experiencing deep cold, health issues, family concerns and uncertainties. You are all in my prayers.
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    Susan you have been on my heart and in my prayers since I first heard Colin was in hospital. I am thankful Colin is encouraged knowing all Doctors and specialists at the hospital are right there with him every step of the way. At the same time I can understand he would be worried about how much damage the heart attack did to his heart Praying for wisdom for all the Doctors to know what is the best treatment is for Colin. I hope the appointment you have Monday with the GP will have some solid answers regarding the Test Results. Praying for Peace and Strength for Colin and yourself Susan. Of course I am praying for Healing for Colin!

    Praying for everyone here too for all the needs that are represented. God Bless you all! ❤️🙏🤗
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    edited January 19
    I wrote about my day but it got deleted. I am too tired to rewrite it all. I will catch you up tomorrow.
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    Sorry that happened, Linda. Yes, catch up tomorrow.

    Thank you for your prayers and concern, Judith. Colin has been home from his overnight hospital stay since Friday morning. He is easily puffed and is sleeping a lot. Today I take him to the GP, Physio and for some other appointment. He is not up to driving. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow.

    Stay safe and well, everybody.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    Susan praying for you & Colin plus wisdom for doctors. 🙏🏻

    Linda
    That seems to happen to me a lot. If I try to answer the post on ,ymipad or cell phone it goes at. Sometimes just be for sending it. Sorry. Does anyone know why or how to stop it.
    O my computer it does not happen to me. No goodbyes unexpected.

    Very very cold here. It’s bitter here. Not getting many steps as it’s not safe to be outside.

    Stay well all

    Prayers for you too Judith I hear it was 32* in Victoria today. Stay warm all.
    🙏🏻🙏🏻
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    Barb, thanks for letting me know the temps in Victoria, it has been cold all over BC, at your Sisters it is warmer, here this morning it was 26 degrees Fahrenheit! And today right now in Celsius degrees it is minus 2 degrees, this afternoon it was 5 degrees Celsius so we are colder than Victoria. Please be careful and safe Barb with your bitter cold temps, don’t worry about getting steps in it can come later when it’s safer to be outside. You mentioned about your computer closing when on MFP and wondered if any of us knew how to stop it. I wish I knew as I get timed out often lately, I try and save what I type as it’s so frustrating when you get timed out and lose your post.

    Susan, been praying for much wisdom for Colin’s doctors as he sees them, hope they are able to offer some treatment that will help him. He sure is busy with appointments today. When you can please let us know what is said when he is seen by the specialists. Take care my friend.

    Linda, so sorry you lost what you posted about your day. I sure wish I knew what is going on with MFP so I could help you and everyone else who is having the same issues. Hope you get some good rest my friend.

    Take care all, Blessings on your evening. Hope you all were Blessed with your Sunday Services. My Sunday Live Stream was so anointed and blessed with the Message that was preached. A Mighty outpouring of God’s Spirit in our midst! Praise God! 🙏📖✝️
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    I will try to catch you up when MFP was not cooperating and I lost what I wrote yesterday. We had snow on Saturday morning but as usual, it did not amount to much and did not linger. Our patio was white but the grass was still visible. The temperature for yesterday and today was in the teens with a cold wind. I was glad to have my down filled coat to wear! In Denver where our children live, they had 3-5 inches of snow and cold wind also. I have a daughter and daughter-in-law who are sick over there too. I am sad that I can not be there to help them but they have other family there so they are OK. One has a "stomach bug" and the other thinks she must have the flu since she was negative for Co-vid. We went shopping for a new washing machine yesterday and ordered one that is a bit larger than my present one. The "closet" where the washer, dryer and hot water heater are is very small. A large load washer is too wide to fit in the small space. We considered getting a tankless water heater to get more space for the laundry appliances but it is really expensive to do. I am not sure we would save as much money with it not having to heat the water all the time as it does now to make the extra expense worthwhile. Do any of you have experience with a tankless water heaters?

    Susan - I am anxious to hear what the GP says about Colin and the test results. I know it is hard for him to try to rest when he has been active up to this time. I am glad you are able to drive him places and can support and encourage him. Praying for you too.

    Judith - I think all of us at one time or another have had MFP fail us. I don't think there is a fix for it. With so many things controlled by computers, it is hard to know what to do. I am a little nervous knowing that the Artificial Intelligence aspect of computers could eventually cause problems. I know it can twist things and make them appear different. I hope that there is a person who is watching carefully and telling the computer what it can and can not do. I am not thinking they will take over by any means but I do know there are evil men with poor or no moral standards that are now working who can program computers to do things that are not right. The Bible refers to them as having consciences that are "seared with a hot iron."

    Barb - Did James get to come to visit after all? I agree with you. I would not go outside to get steps either since your Artic weather would be harmful. Frostbite is a dangerous condition. I have taken care of people with frostbite and have lost toes or fingers. They can learn to walk again with special shoes but their balance is not very good. Our toes help us balance as we walk.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    One more day of cold temps here. Tomorrow morning it’s to be in the mini numbers. Very 🥶🥶.
    We get a high of in the 20’s tomorrow.
    Stay warm all.
    Intersecting the t different temps Judith. Thank you for sharing it.

    I went to Hobby Lobby, to walk, with Christian music playing, I ended up walking & shopping. With 9 grandkids in April I shopped for them.
    No Ladies Bible study with the temps tomorrow so I will help with Mariposa & Annabella for a bit tomorrow.
    Then Wednesday I have the Covid study I am in, Recover study, and Thursday watch Mariposa. Maybe we can walk outside as Wednesday we will be above freezing.

    No James did not come. It sure when he’ll try again. With Kaelyn coughing it was best, also be a cold ride.
    This weekend we will be going to Wichita, for a grand daughter’s bday party. Addalyn turned 8 last
    week.

    We have a regular water heater. Prayers for wisdom Linda.
    Stay warm all.
    Sure wish we could send Susan the cold dry air we all have so it’s not so humid for her.

    How are you doing Susan? Prayers for you and Colin. Keep us
    posted please.

    🙏🏻🙏🏻
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    Good morning all. I updated the prayer request thread about Colin. I appreciate you praying for us so much. We're on a waiting list to see the Cardiologist next.

    It sure sounds cold in your worlds. We are moving back into high heat and humidity after a couple of nice days. We thought the air conditioner was broken yesterday but Colin switched it off at the mains for 20 minutes and when he started it again, it worked. Praise the Lord.

    Colin is being taken out for coffee this morning with a fellow who also has heart issues. I am propping to teach a card class this afternoon. But my heart isn't really in it. I will enjoy seeing my craft friends though. 🧡


  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    edited January 21
    Today the weather was below freezing all day. The highest it got was 27F (2.7C) and the low predicted to be 5F (-15C). The wind picked up this afternoon and it was "teeth chattering" cold when we stopped to get a few groceries. We went to pick up my new lenses for my glasses since they were so scratched and expected to pay $20 for new ones. They gave it to us free since part of the problem was that the anti-reflective coating had worn off. That was a pleasant surprise to get them free and I can see so much better now which is a plus.

    Susan thanks for the update on Colin. Talking to someone who has had cardiac problems also should be a help to be able to express emotions and encourage one another. Each person's body reacts differently to different medical conditions but it is good to know there are cardiologists who have ideas that can help. I hope your card class goes well. I'm sorry that your heart is not in it but it is understandable.

    Barb - I am glad that you have some "warmer" weather in the future. Taking a walk with Mariposa should be fun if it is above freezing. Getting some fresh air in your lungs is healthy as long as it is not too cold.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    edited January 21
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    Tonight is your be put coldest night -7*F , which is -21:67*. Very cold. Frost bite in minutes.
    We were only in the teens today I think like 14*. We may break a low record tomorrow too.
    We are to get to 18* F, -7:78*C. So very cold.
    Wednesday we will be above freezing.
    I will be watching Annabella tomorrow, as Mariposa has a 2:5 year old check up. Keep praying nights get better for them with Annabella. I know it takes time.
    I will post a neat picture of Annabella, she’s growing.

    Linda. So glad you got new glasses. I thought you might have some cold weather too looks like most of the country has it too. Stay warm.

    Susan. Glad Colin got the a/c working. Prayers it keeps working. Also, that with the humidity coming back you be ok Susan. Prayers & for Colin. Glad he’s on the wait list for the cardiologist. Prayers.

    Judith. Praying for you too. So nice to see some ounce gains this week. Prayers you keep,gaining.
    I hear it’s cold for Victoria standards too.

    Stay warm all. Prayers for all. 🙏🏻


  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    Barb,
    The picture of Annabella is precious, she is growing. I love her dear sweet face. It sure is cold in your part of the world. Hope it warms up for you. Stay warm my friend. Trusting Mariposa appointment brings a good report. Yes it is Colder than usual for Victoria. How is your sister coping with the colder temps these days? We have had cold temps before so when they come we are ok with them. This winter is so unusual as we are not getting the snow like we usually get and when I travel to Vancouver it is really strange as there is no snow there at all. So odd!

    Susan, Thank you for the update here and for putting it on the Prayer Thread, I will go and read it when I finish posting here. So nice Colin is being taken out for coffee, especially with a friend who has the same Cardiac issues, hope he can be an encouragement to Colin. I hear you my dear friend and can understand your heart would not be in todays card class. My heart goes out to you, hope seeing the ladies will help you. One thing for sure we all Love you and we are here for you. You have my Love and Prayers, Hugs too!

    Linda, that was such a nice surprise for you getting your glasses free. Always such a blessing when we expect to pay for a repair and are told No Charge, brings Music to our ears. You are sure having some freezing temps in your part of the world. I almost felt my teeth chattering with you as you stepped outside to get your groceries. Our temps have got really cold too, yesterday it was minus 1 degree Celsius and early hours of morning right through the night minus 4 degrees Celsius. Hope it warms up for Wednesday and Thursday when I travel to Vancouver for my appointments. Take care and stay warm.

    I started my posting Monday night and now finishing my post just after 1:00am Tuesday morning. I slept earlier and came back to finish my post. Blessings on your day. Be back later.
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    Thank you all for your wonderful support of us. You are all so loving and caring. It means so much.

    It sure sounds cold over there. The axis of the Earth must still be tilting! We are having a heat wave here. There are heat wave warnings being texted to us and warnings on the weather sites. To me it is a typical summer. Sometimes I think they want to scare us with the weather. It's fair enough to be very aware of heat and cold, but sometimes I think they want to keep us extra anxious about the weather. Looking back on averages for the past century or so, our current weather is actually not remarkable .... I try not to let the weather reports steal my peace of mind.

    Barb, that picture of Annabella makes my heart melt. She is just so lovely. I want to snuggle her!

    Linda, you are right, each person responds to health challenges differently. For now we are just glad to have friends who are reassuring. We know Colin's treatment has to be different to theirs as he has so many other health conditions and medications that differ from theirs. It will be good if the Cardiologist is aware of how his current medications will react with any new ones. I'll be doing my own research to see if I can tell that there are bad combinations. I have had to do that in the past. Foŕ example, his Neorosurgeon was once going to prescribe a medication contraindicated for someone on insulin. I got him to change it before Colin took the first dose. I think it's hard for Drs to hold a complex patient's needs in their mind especially when they have so many patients. It's good for us to be aware of our own conditions and medications. I know not everyone thinks that way but I feel I have to.

    Judith, glad to hear you have maybe gained some ounces! That's good news. Colin did enjoy being taken out yesterday and I warmed up to my card class. We had a good time and made these cards:

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  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    Susan. Love your cards. Thank you for the picture.
    We are praying for you all.
    It’s good for you to be aware too. I see a cardiologist once a year as I have MFD. or micro fibrosis dysplasia. My renal arteries are not normal so I get an ultrasound checking my renal arteries.
    Prayers for wisdom. T

    Yes cold here but it will be warmer tomorrow morning.
    There is snow in Louisiana, Houston & Florida. They don’t have plows so,it is bad. My friend from Mississippi say it’s 10* there. Crazy cold.

    Linda
    I hope you got some warm weather soon. Enjoy your new glasses too.

    Judith. So glad you gained a few ounces.
    Praying for you & Fay. Keep, us posted.

    I get my blood drawn for the Recovery/Covid study I am in & i get paid. I’m having some Fibro scan. Guess I triggered something n with my answers to any questions.
    Have a good day.
    Prayers for all.

    PS. we have made toast with our new toaster. Plus I grilled a ham sandwich in the air fryer. In time we will try new foods. At least we have it now to try! 😋
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    edited January 22
    Hi everyone, not sure how long I will be on here as MFP is giving me issues, timed out twice and screen has froze few times! Not sure what the problem is as I was on FaceBook Messenger and answered my texts and had no problems there but I’m sure getting it here.

    Susan, I am so glad you enjoyed Your card class, the cards are all so beautiful. The Group made such lovely cards! Thank you for sharing the pictures. I am glad Colin has been referred to a Cardiologist, he will get good care, I see my Cardiologist every 6 months. My prayers continue my dear friend. Love you, Big Hugs! ❤️🤗

    Barb, I had forgotten you had MFD, it’s good you have a good Cardiologist who gives you good care. So glad you are enjoying your air fryer and toaster. Thank you for cheering me on with my 2 ounce weight gain. I am still clocking in at 94.3 ounces… Woo Hoo Yay Me!

    I am in Vancouver in the morning for my oncology follow up to see how meds worked over Christmas! Will keep you posted. God Bless 🙏📖❤️
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    It was really cold this morning but had warmed up to 14F by the time I went to therapy. They gave me exercises to strengthen my glute muscles to make them work harder for the steps. I will do them but they are not my favorite for sure. My muscle rebels by shaking when I have to hold it tight. He said he is not worried about my hip pain I had this last week. He said to be concerned with groin pain indicating something is wrong with the implant. That gave me much more confidence to keep exercising even though my muscles hurt.

    Barb - Anabella is sooooo cute! They grow so fast when they are this age. I continue to pray that her esophagus grows along with her other growth. You have colder weather than we have had. Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the high 20'sF. I am watching the news for the Denver area where my children live. They are calling it "hurricane winds" that is blowing the snow and closing roads. I saw some gusts at 35-60mph. I know that it is not hurricane swift but it is making visibility difficult when driving.

    Susan - Continuing to pray for Colin and you. I hope that you can get in to see the cardiologist. That is good that you are checking to see if the medications might have interactions with each other. The doctors need to be aware of all the medications people are on. Glenn, as a pharmacist, had to be aware of all the interactions and would call the doctor and tell them to change the medication. Fortunately, his computer was programed to alert him of problem drugs.

    Judith - prayers for your doctor appointments the next few days.
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    Good morning all. It sure sounds like cold weather is happening. I hope you all stay cosy and warm. Meanwhile the weather is hot and muggy here. Everyone ran their air conditioners yesterday and we had three power outages at dinner time because the power grid couldn't cope.

    Thank you all for praying for us. Colin got some sleep last night. Praise God. He has had trouble sleeping the last couple of days and was so exhausted.

    Linda, glad to hear your hip is slowly improving. Muscles take so long to build up! I hope your muscle stops shaking soon because you are making it stronger. You are doing so great, pushing through the pain. Yes, there are many possible error points with medications. A chemist would have the most comprehensive view for a person as all heir different specialist prescriptions would finally come together there. I know Glenn would have been very vigilant too.

    Judith, glad you enjoyed the cards. I will run a similar class today. I was really glad to hear of your 2oz gain! Yes, MFP keeps jumping around and losing my posts too. I just hit 'save draft' to help keep this post. Just as well I did as MFP jumped around right when I did! Love you, too.

    Barb glad you have a Cardiologist to check your renal arteries as well. I'm sorry it is necessary but glad you get the help you need. Colin rang to find out if he could get private hospital cover and if that will make a difference to the waiting time but they said no, to just go to Emergency if he gets pain, then he will become a priority. It's frustrating but we have to work within the system.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    edited January 22
    So my sores are canker sore & not cold sores.
    I talked to a pharmacist and there is nothing about what I thought. Not sure what Harry read. My cardiologist looked it up, too. So the pharmacist suggested that I take over the counter L-Lasine pills. It helps with gums and all. So I took my Losartan with it. The cardiologist nurse called and we will just watch it.

    With all a the tests that I had they found I have a fatty liver. Not sure about that it’s I don’t drink, drink soda & eat fruits a& veggies. I didn’t eat much red meat either. So wonder if heredity no way to know. My mom suggested only taking one fish oil but she doesn’t have high bp. Any ideas. Do any of you take fish oils? I take 2 1,000 mg per day.
    I may ask the pharmacist that tomorrow after I watch Mariposa.

    Prayers Judith that you get some answers. I hear you about the disappearing at. Very frustrating. It’s happens to me too. 😡
    Thank you for the recipe for the beans Judith. Very good!!

    Glad your card class went well the cards are so neat!!

    Continue prayers for Colin & that you can get him in asap to see a cardiologist.
    How is the practicing going for your play. ?

    Linda
    Glad your hope,is improving. Prayers for warmth & your muscles.
    Stay warm there in Co.

    I tried some snap beans , broccoli and cauliflower in air fryer pretty good thank you Judith.
    I put a bit too much salt but it was good. I’ll take the rest for lunch tomorrow. I had it with some spring mix lettuce greens and tuna fish. All good. Trying to eat healthier.
    I wonder if it’s the Christmas crack I’m trying to get rid of Thant I’ve eaten to cause a fatty liver?

    All the snow down south must be global warming.
    Take care. Prayers.
  • 316Judith
    316Judith Posts: 9,702 Member
    Hello my Friends, I came on thinking I had more strength than I really have. So enjoyed working on all the threads and reading your posts here and made a note to keep many things in prayer.

    I had a very intense day at my appointment a lot to take in. I will update you tomorrow with all the details and what happens tomorrow at my Surgeon’s appointment. Not sure but tomorrow I might be having a Biopsy of the Lower Face/Lip. The Specialist wrote a note to my Surgeon asking if it was possible for him to do the Biopsy? He asked as while I was there unexpected issues happened with a patient so he couldn’t do a Biopsy. He wants one done. Will fill you in tomorrow and reply to your posts. I need to call it a night! Good Night 😴 all and God Bless you all!
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    Today was busy with getting admission paperwork done on 6 new students. Some were audits so they were easier but two were for master's degrees. One took extra time because I attempted to send an email message but it was rejected. I later found out that he had put the wrong email in the application. Two digits were transposed and once I figured it out, the e-mail went fine.

    Susan - how long do you think it will take to get an appointment for Colin? Does Australia have private insurance or socialized health care? I am glad that Colin was able to sleep last night. I pray that this continues.

    Barb - I am sorry that you have canker sores. They are miserable. I used to get them on my gums when I would bruise them brushing my teeth too hard. I had been known to break handles of my toothbrush. I do not do that any longer but had caused damage to my gums before I stopped it. Fatty liver is something the doctor thought I had for a while. He has not checked for it lately but it was a bit scary when he was talking about it.

    Judith - Praying for your visit to the doctor tomorrow. I pray that you will have the strength to make it through your appointment. I would be interesting to see what they find in a biopsy. Take care of yourself!
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    edited January 23
    Prayers for Judith. Wisdom for Drs unknowing how to treat Judith

    I’m not to concern about the fatty liver as I know I eat healthy. That’s how I lost weight I’ll just try to add more fruit & veggies to what I do already. That’s why I bought the snow beana, , broccoli & cauliflower. All raw.

    Have a good day.

    Prayers for Susan & Colin diabetes plus sleep ok & heart.

    Linda with her busy Thursday and admissions. Thank you for sharing about the caller sores too.
    Hopefully with more veggies & fruit the fatty liver will go bye bye.

    Prayers for all.
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    edited January 24
    Barb, thank you for praying for us. It is such a hot day here today. I hope the power stays on so Colin can breath better. Sorry to hear about the fatty liver. I hope and pray it can be reversed. Rehearsals are almost over for our play. We have one dress rehearsal next week, then the play is on Saturday Feb 1st. In a way it will be good to have it done, but in another way it will be sad. It has been fun but we all need a break.

    Linda, we found out yesterday that the Cardiologist has a 3 month waiting list. Col is to go to our GP regularly in the meantime or to the hospital if he has concerns. We have a public hospital system but you can pay heaps and go private. We asked about going private yesterday and they said at this stage it would make no difference to the waiting period. Cardiologists all have long waiting lists. Glad you were able to get new student admissions done yesterday. It sounds like you will have a good year for the college.

    Judith, I'm sorry yesterday was so intense. I hope the biopsy can tell the Drs something useful for you. Take all the time you need to rest and recover. Praying for you, my friend.

    Card class yesterday was fun and the ladies all made nice cards. I am teaching the same class next week and then again in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile I need to start preparing for the next classes after that. It keeps me busy. I have warned everyone that if Colin needs help, craft classes will be cancelled of course. They all understand.
  • Paraest
    Paraest Posts: 943 Member
    Susan. So sorry so hot there. Prayers you don’t lose power. Praying that maybe Colin can get an earlier time. Out here we sometimes we have offers of an earlier time. II’ve even had texts on my phone offering me an earlier time to take or deny. Prayers. We all know God can do this for you.

    Judith. Yes, please take all the time you need for recovery. Praying that the pain & maybe stretching or whatever they have done to you plus maybe a biopsy.

    Prayers for all.

    Linda. I hope it warms up we were cold today. Kind of a roller coaster up & down. Our snow is still here. Less, but we have had snow now for like 18 days. No big warm up, so we will have snow for awhile. Maybe next week it will melt?
    Grand daughter’s bday party on Saturday. So, we are going to Andover for the weekend.
    I will attend the craft group tomorrow the in Andover Saturday & home Sunday.
    Prayers for all.
  • Healthyme7410
    Healthyme7410 Posts: 9,459 Member
    So sorry but MFP refused to post my message and then it vanished. Glenn is in bed, the furnace is turned town and the fireplace is off. I am sitting here with a blanket wrapped around my legs and feet to keep warm. I am not going to try to recreate what I said. I am going to bed too under nice flannel sheets to get warmed up. I will try to remember what I said and post in the morning when it will be warmer.

    Prayers for all
  • LosinSusin
    LosinSusin Posts: 6,282 Member
    Good choice, Linda! I am glad you chose to get warm instead of struggling with MFP. I hope ypu get a good rest.

    Barb, we're hoping the same, that there might be an earlier Cardiologist appointment. It sounds like a fun weekend for you with celebrating a granddaughter's birthday. Have a lovely time.

    It's cooler today but we are still under a heat warning.