Calling MIA's

Connie Where are you? Ken I still miss you & want to know how you are? Reenie Where are You? Mikie, it's your turn as well!! Marcher's Were falling by the wayside, What's up?? I've been busy, but still check in when I can. Ladybug Marilyn

I'm here. I just got back from a trip to Branson, Missouri with my daughter. I love girl time! I'm ashamed to admit that I came back with 5 pairs of shoes! But that's OK--my daughter went home with 8 pairs of shoes.... and a new Yorkie puppy! OK--I bought the puppy for her... But it was SO cute! Joy

Geting away from it all is a good thing!! I just wish I had time to do that!! Thanks for checking In!! Marilyn

Shoes!!!! A girl after my own heart. I didn't know Branson was a shoe mecca. I've been through there a dozen times, but never thought to look for shoes. Amazing since I have well over 100 pairs of shoes. How have I managed to miss buying shoes in Branson? Hugs, Connie

I was missing your postings , thinking where were all my friends from the March forum, we are doing things here and there. Working with my protein intakes, so I can be better. Going thru so much pains around my body, I don't know where I'm not in pain. Going so much aptts. Dr. Are sending me here and there runnings tests , I'm trying to get what have, I have pains, tireness and so depress. Thanks for coming in. God bless you all.

Yvette Thanks for checking in & you be good to YOU!! You are an important part of this board & we want you to get well, So Keep smiling & I will keep prayers going your way for the Dr's To find what is causing the problems. Be Well My Friend!! Lots of Hugs sent your way!! Marilyn

Yvette, Depression can cause physical pain. My back pain specialist prescribes certain anti-depressants for pain. Maybe you should ask that they evaluate your pain to see if it is depression related? Hugs, Connie

tho i wasn't called out by name i am here..i do check in tho i still hang on the oevr 50 forum...not posting there much either. i started to school- to be a licensed massage therapist two weeks ago- tomorrow is my first final exam already! we have covered 5 chapters a day for two weeks- it is kicking my butt!!!!!! i am working part time at super kmart as a cashier- i switched to the over nite shift and i love it-tho the sleep pattern is still not totally working out- i get between 28-32 hours a week now-i keep busy at the ov/n shift and the ppl are more laid back; less nasty customers; it's a pay check! my hubby has had several "episodes" lately that are quite challenging- last nite's was almost over the top and i question how much longer i can put up with it. he is still seeing the chiro and massage therapist for his accident of 3/6/06 and we are attempting to get psychaitric care covered by workers comp- there seems to be some nerve damage in his right arm and we will probly have to fight for care of that. meantime i just cannot take anymore-the angers and the lashing out are just too much for me anymore- i don't want to leave him-however i cannot let myself get engulfed much deeper. i find that i get numb ---i know that it is not the real michael and it hurts watching him . i keep trying to convince myself that it is going to work out. sorry- i shouldn't be unloading this here. our great dane died a few weeks ago-not sure if i mentioned it- and we got a new dog- a white terri poo- she is all energy and loves her mamma but she is a challenge as well- her housebreaking habits are still not totally up to par. right now she is asleep cradled in the small of my back in the desk chair so i cannot sit back! she has her head on the arm rest and is snoozing away! we have completely taken our house off the market- and i need to get pictures hung again etc but i just don't have the drive to do it. and last nite i sat and pondered seperating our belongings and going our seperate ways. sad. i'm working to make good food choices- most of the time i do-but i have noticed several times i am having sugar lows- and i am tired- i keep thinking that is due to the schedule change-school and work ov/nite. it has been years and years since i have studied and this is dry material- nerves,muscles, med terms..oh my! i never had a medical mind but i want to do this! i don't think i am getting enough water lately. my rings are getting loose again and i am seeing sculpting of my neck and legs taht i hadn't seen for years! i also am developing arthritis in my hands and it can be very painful. there- i think i am uptodate!

um...the "i get 28-32 hours per week" is about hours wroked NOT hours sleeping!!!!!!!! geesh!!!!! and i forgot to report that my macuar degenration is getting worse- it is starting to effect the right eye as well- and now i am wearing reading glasses to magnify when i read- as well as using my prescription glasses for driving etc-- i look good with two pairs of glasses on my head! can't really afford to get new scrip!

Wow Margo That's a lot to deal with. I can certainly relate to the sleep issues as My schedule is going to drastically change start Thursday. Hang in There & Don't foget about YOU & your vitamins & taking care of YOU, too!! Hang in There, O.K It will get better & Prayers for Michaels Health to improve. Ladybug Marilyn