Kathy, It is none of my bussiness but why are you applying for permanent guardianship ? It is harder to get and your daughter is right. IT IS PERMANENT ! You have all the same rights with legal guardianship. That is what I have. I understand your issues with your daughter and her drug issues. My son is 28, has one kidney and drug issues. I wouldn't know where to start but one thing I can say is I truely beleive him going to jail for 3 years saved his life. He is hooked on his pain meds now and over takes them. I have been praying that he finds God for I feel he is the only one who can help him now. Myself I have turned it over to him. Please call if you need to talk. See you lighter. Joanne

Debbie, Have you got the one with sleeves yet ? Debbie just got one for valentines day. I am going to Cow Towne Saturday and that is on my list to get if they have them. I think they are called " Snuggie". Debbie is a good girl and has been by my side. Somethings she just doesn't understand and her way of dealing with things are different then mine. Sometimes I just will not burden her. I called PMRI today and they are mailing me what they offer. They said I should see a dietian at $670. I want to check into fit 4 life which is a group session once a week for 8 weeks at $160. I will let you know after I get the paperwork and look it over. Hope to see you next month. See you lighter and oh yes my fleece is out for real. Joanne

Carol, I will be waiting for you at Victory in March with a big Hug. I totally understand. 2008 was a bad year for me too. I had to take medical leave in June to care for my husband. He passed away November 17th and I returned to work full time in December. I had to pay the state share for his medical insurance for 3 months. They took 50% of my pay for 6 checks. Last pay period I got my first full check.  Funny I put my paperwork in today to take early retirement June 1. I guess making me pay the insurance was God's way of showing me I could survive with less. I will still work parttime for my same job. This was a tough decision but I feel I am being pulled to do this. I am checking into the fit 4 life class at PMRI. It is a group class once a week for 8 weeks. Cost is $160. Check it out and see if you are interested in joining with me. WELCOME BACK !!!! See you lighter. Joanne

Sounds like you could use some encouragement Carol. I've been my Mom's caregiver for the past 3 years. 1 very bad UTI, hospitilization, 2 wks in a nursing home, a bout with pneumonia, and oh did I mention she has Alzehemers? I got way off track. This past November I got trmporary custody of my 3 yr old grandaughter. My daughter is on kidney dyalasys and needed time to get her health in check. WOW!! When Abby went home I guess I was under such stress I went on vacation for 10 days & started back to the gym. I was too busy to even think about grazing  and I lost 35 lbs. I thank God my tool still works after 5 yrs. I wasn't able to attend the support groups for almost 8 months. I really need the support. I did get online  to Susan Maria's www.Bariatriceating.com.I  I got into their group meeting on Wednesday evenings.  It was my only link for awhile. I have been back to Victory.  Sounds like you have had a really poopy year. Just remember how much you have accomplished and get ready to start again. We are not a judgemental group, we do understand. Looking forward to seeing you soon. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Hello Delaware Forum:

I have been having problems for the past year or so with drops in my blood sugar. This is

evident because I start shaking, sweating and feeling very weak, almost faint. The only thing

that helps to calm this is to eat foods that are high in sugar. I am scheduled to see my primary

care doctor next week but wanted to know if anyone else experienced this and what was

recommended to help

you? Thanks.

Carol Pryce
AKA PryceyLady