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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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...

Thanks, Kim. I've never had a relationship with them actually, other than my brother, due to being away for so long, my first nightmare marriage of 12 years, then 12 more in Dallas, and marriage to David. Now he loved it there, loved the outings on the river ,like my brother....so they had that in common. I don't like…

Thank you Missy. My heart took a tumble for sure...but I am OK....

I totally misunderstood my nephew! Donald is not to be buried after all, he's at the crematorium and Nathan will get his cremains back tomorrow! My ex-SIL just sent me a message...so that is what the city paid for...not a burial. So I won't be going over for a memorial at a later date....that's just too sad, not necessary…

I hit 230 today...Praise God! I had gotten back up to 245...my highest ever....and some of that was fluid/inflammation and mostly my poor eating since November. Well, this knee thing has me hobbled so badly, to the point my 5 minutes standing is reduced to 3...so I am using the stool while waiting for soup to heat etc. and…

Thank you Kim! I "need" some greens up in here....and the hugs for sure. I will be OK...God has me in His care and I am at peace. My heart and prayers got out to my nephew, who is left to deal with all these things for his Daddy. That's great news Kim! My triglycerides stay high but I am so happy they are now in the 300…

I just got up from a long nap, had a message from my ex-SIL, to call her. My brother has died. With my hearing issue, I couldn't make out everything..."someone" had seen him a few days ago?...and he was OK. "Something" had been bothering him but he wouldn't go to the Dr. He was found in his bed, passed away. My nephew will…

Kim, I do agree, I need to know where I stand medically as do my doctors....My PCP asked me "what can I do for you"....I suggested she come home with me to clean my kitchen and cook for me. She still hasn't shown up. Other than order tests I don't want to take, MRI's I would cancel, bone scan, neurologist...same....she is…

I bought this shelf liner back in mid-March. I finally got one of 3 countertops cleaned and relined today. Got my cute little new coffee pot set up and heated some water for my broth. Yummy! I still have more cleaning to do on the toaster oven and my tea caddy....working in phases and stages as my legs go numb and I have…

Will keep Connie in my prayers, Kim. Glad you are in touch with her. I know she has had a heavy load to bear for quite some time. My back/hip/knee pain still has me hobbled. I did push myself a bit yesterday, and the piper demands his dues when I do! I am so very thankful for each day I get, regardless. We had another…

I tried to make the picture much smaller...Oh well....

You can have a sweet pickle with yours! I had dills with mine. My picture isn't so pretty...I was angled off, trying to charge my phone with a short cord...LOL...I used the lettuce leaves as the "bun" for the first time. Forgot the cheese but my legs gave out and I had to get to my recliner! I like gouda...but have Swiss…

Good morning Ladies... Here we are at another weekend and tho all my retirement days feel like weekends....I do still enjoy them "differently"... I had two rather restless nights and yesterday I slept in until 11:30...Ack! I was up at 5:00 this morning....more normal. My sugar is wonky this morning. I had a drop last…

Being directionally callenged....my car tells me what direction I'm going. I know left, right and up and down! Hoping you get no storms from the system that trolled thru here. Hoping your NP OK's the two a day on your meds. I'm having pain when breathing after my week down with the knee...Found this info... "Prolonged bed…

LOL! Tricks of the housewife trade... Nothing got done yesterday at all. I was in so much pain and so very weak....so I rested all day and the kitchen is demanding attention today. Being hobbled for a week...made me WEAK....Waah! I am up at 3:30 with intentions of tackling it. I have that big box my stools came in that…

Thanks Kim! I'm still in a lot of pain but am so glad to have the trash out to my trunk, ready to dump in the morning. That is a major chore and I am always so glad to get it done...My back/hip pain are worse because I've been down with the knee for a week but I am praying it levels off soon. Prayers for us all and our…

I hear you, on getting into the truck! My boss gave me a lift to the shop after work to pick up my car once and he has a monster (to me) truck and my hip hurt so bad, trying to climb up in there. I remember the trouble I've had with just a step stool! I hope to get more done today but am being careful and aware still, out…

I love that tray, Kim. I have one my Mom gave me, by my love seat where I do devotionals. It slides easy and I have an end table next to the wall where my lamp and mug warmer sit. A cozy little study area. I have wished many times since Mama passed, that I had kept her rollator. I think my brother sold it, along with her…

I have one of the Copper fit type compression sleeves. I've ordered a larger size, will be here tomorrow....because with the swelling, this one is about a size too tight. I've been using it since yesterday and it does help but staying off of it and elevating is helping too. I'm glad to be homebound in such times. I may…

Well, my knee crumpled on me while putting a salad together for lunch. That was the worst pain I've had in awhile and I have chronic hip/back pain. I struggled to get to the recliner to sit down....after about 20 minutes, hobbled back in there, using my walker, to finish the salad. It was so good. I am so thankful for the…

My left knee/leg went south yesterday...I think it's in Tuscaloosa by now. The pain is intense and walking is even more limited than usual. I asked Walgreens to deliver my insulin but they don't do delivery on refrigerated meds so I'll re-order when I'm able to walk/drive and do a pick up. I still have some so didn't have…

Happy Birthday to our Missy! Be blessed abundantly!

Wishing you all a new week of peace, comfort, healing...protection, provision and joy sparkers to bring smiles to your hearts. Love and prayers for us all.

Prayers for you Kim, in this painful episode. Any new or sudden pain is of concern and I too...hope it's an arthritis flare and it will ease up very soon. Hope the storm passes quickly as well with no damages locally. Prayers for you too, Marilyn....in the days ahead as you prep for another surgery. I like that…

Good morning Ladies... Here we are at mid-week again. I still ask myself "what day is this" about 3 times a week and yesterday I surprised myself by being a week ahead. The bug man comes on the 18th...so I scheduled laundry pick up for the 17th...which I was thinking was today. I looked at the calendar and all...and it…