Hi Joanne and BJ,
Sorry I'm a little slow to respond to the Monday Roll Call but sometimes it gets kind of hectic around here and it takes me some time to prioritize and organize my thoughts.

I saw the cardiologist yesterday(Tuesday) and he gave me clearance to have the uterine ablation, however he wants me back on all of my cardiac meds after the procedure is done.  I can see his point, as a preventive measure to reduce my risk of having another heart atack.  I told him I expected him to yell at me for stopping my meds 6 months ago against medical advice.  Do you know what he said to me?  "Kathy, I know that you are a very knowledgeable woman concerning your heart disease and you make your decisions based on conviction, not ignorance.  I just need you to understand that just because your cardiac profiles and lipid panels are excellent does NOT mean you are cured.  Your disease will never go away and your heart is permanently damaged." He went on to explain what I already knew about how my meds work physiologically and why I need to get back on them.  He did say I could wait until after the uterine procedure, so I am ok with that. I just don't want to start taking the Plavix (blood thinner basically****il this thing is taken care of. I felt good coming out of this appointment because the doctor recognized and verbally acknowldeged my concerns.  I will do as he asks of me.  I will be having an echocardiogram and doppler studies on my carotid arteries as soon as they can be scheduled.

I weighed in at 153 pounds yesterday, so dropping the breads and such has worked. That truly is what causes me to gain weight.  If I eat too much bread...it's a simple as that.

Hello Delaware,

The kids started at their new elementary school this morning Tuesday). I am confident I made the right choice by pulling my son out of the previous school/district. These new folks have not only the enthusiasm and training to help him, but they also ask the "right" questions and respect the parent's experience/concerns. My son had a great day -- he came home happy as a lark. And my daughter also had no complaints. So I am optimistic, cautiously optimistic.

My boss is letting me work a flexible schedule in order for me to be home when the kids get off the bus. I am so grateful for this. I can also bring work home to complete if we have a tough deadline. That will help with the bills.

My fiance has headed back to Maryland and I am not sure where the relationship stands at this point. We were just arguing too much about money, finding employment, etc. And my mother did not help matters by informing him I had been cheating on him with my ex (the kids' father) over the summer. A total lie -- but she was trying to get him to leave -- she's never liked him. I'm not sure if he bought it or not -- or if that was the icing on the cake after weeks of stress here -- but he's gone and now I really have to come up with some viable ways to keep the bills paid. I am furious at my mother, and it doesn't stop there -- my ex just happened to call this weekend after months of no contact from him -- apparently my mom has been in touch with him several times over the past year without my knowledge, filling his head with a bunch of falsehoods and untruths as well. It is almost as if she is afraid I will reconcile with him or meet somebody new -- she wants me to be alone and struggling I guess. Honestly she is just an evil vindictive person and the less I have of her in my life, the better. This whole situation makes me frustrated and sad, I'm trying not to eat over it.

Well, that's the news from my corner . . . Joanne, is tomorrow night the Oak Orchard meeting? I hope to make it.

-BJ

Good Afternoon Delaware and friends. I know many of you had an extra day off work but I had to go back today. It was a holiday so I did get extra pay .  It was a very boring day. I hate when the kids don't have school for there is not enough to keep me busy. This morning started out ruff. It was so foggy along with the ice. I slid out to route #1 and was ready to turn around. You couldn't even see the traffic lights in front of you, let alone the lines on the road. I made it safely to work with one minute to spare. I am usually there 20 minutes or so early but not today. I have group to do tonight and Wednesday at our church. Tomorrow night Debbie and I will be up at Victory. I have the star and have to decide tonight who to pass it on to. I have 2 people in mind but can only give it to one. This is the worst part of having the star. I want to give it to everyone for everyone is a star in my eyes. We each have our own part in each others journey. Hope all had a Blessed Monday ! I will see many tomorrow night. Anyone else want to go north ? We leave Milford at 3 pm tomorrow and the 3rd Tuesday of each month. See You lighter. Joanne

Ok I am going to be at victory on tuesday night 7 i hope that is the same  time you all will be there and i have it right...LOL   Actually i am going to be there a half hour early and bring a huge bag of clothes that anyone is opento sort through and see if anythign may fit them or someone they know. I have 2 blazers but i dont know if i can bring them I wanted o dry clean them. If I get them doen i will bring them I think i have a jacket or two as well.


Thanks,

Amy

Have a wonderful time...you deserve it.