Hi Everybody! I mis...

Hi Everybody! I miss you all. I have been so busy. Our city just voted to take our house by eminent domain for stores to be built by a private business to take our area. They had us declared blighted (which according to the lawyer can be done to almost anyone, you just have to have a home that is not up to code) 50 homes here are declared blighted because we have septic tanks. The lawyer said we can't fight, we are going to lose our house, but we can fight for the best price. I don't really know how they can set some price when you don't want to move. The guy who is doing the building offered us a low price, but he says it is higher then the city will give us, but he gave us 24 hours to sign and we would have to be out of our home by September 1st. That is with having NO idea where we would go. We have lived here for 29 years. My twins are in Connecticut. My older sister has duck races every year at her house for charity. My girls each won first place... one for the duck decorating and one for winning the race. My sister took them to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. I am so envious! I have never been to New York. Lizzie got voted President of Honor Society and of Students of Service and has so many meetings planned throughout the summer that she has been a wreck about being gone so long. I hope everyone is doing well. I read everything ... sure has slowed down. BTW... my eating has been okay, but EXERCISE has been bad. I am slowly gaining. I think it is basically because I can't sleep anymore and I am so tired all day long I don't exercise. I need to make myself do it again even if I am exhausted. God bless! I think of you all! Allison

Wow, you are really going thru a lot right now with the house and all. It has to be stressful. Sounds like your girls are doing well, though. They're a blessing to you I'm sure. I've sort of cut back on my exercise, too because of classes. I know I need to MAKE the time and get back into a routine instead of just jogging when the mood hits me just right. luvitsunnyv

Hi Allison, How are you? I have been very busy also. I have moved out of my apartment and now am living with my I sure hope it works out. It's unbelievable what I had after 30 years in one apartment. I have begun exercising on my bike again. I went for my 2 1/2 year checkup and have maintained my weight loss. I am weighing 135 lbs and feel great. My daughter and I have not talked yet and I wonder when that will happen. I am waiting patiently and I know these are her issues. I have tried and now it's up to her. She says she needs time. I will respect that. I am glad your kids are doing so wwll. Honor Society ... How wonderful. I have filed for divorce and that should be final soon. I can't wait to be single again. Hi to all Lets all check in and update Lorraine