Tuesday morning

Good morning everyone!                                        Boy, I slept good last night! I REALLY needed that!  Yesterday, I got back into doing actually lab work here at Lillyville. It felt TERRIFIC! I think I really needed to get back into the swing of things. I had gotten so wrapped up in what I was doing that time got away from me. I usually work 6-2:45. I didn't realize what time it was yesterday until 3:50! Ah well, I can always use the extra banked up time for mine & Bill's doctor appointments.  Speaking of which...I have a follow-up with Dr. Fecht, the gastroenternist, today at 4:30. I don't look for him to have any answers for me from the test results so far. It'd be nice if he did, but I'm not holding my breath. I think that has been the most frustrating thing these past 9 months. If one test is negative, it's frustrating for them not to order the next test so we can get a move on it. Instead...let's wait 6 weeks and see if the symptoms just magically go away on their own. What gets me is when they say 'oh? You STILL have that?' Well..yeah! It's not like anything was done to get rid of it. Duh! Or prescribe a pill and just assume that it is a cure-all....NOT! As frustrated as I'm getting, I think Bill is even more so. Afterall, it's alot harder to watch someone you love go through crap than it is to go through it yourself most of the time. I may think it..and may tell you guys what i'm thinking, but I'd never say it to Dr. Fecht. Bill would! So...this afternoon should be VERY interesting. I know it will be taking great restraint on Bill's part if he doesn't say anything. It depends on how swollen I am by this afternoon...it may take great restraint on my part too!                        Bill has an eye appointment on North Meridian Thursday at 4:45. He suggested last night us trying out this restaurant that Floyd & Brenda told us about that has buffalo after his appointment. I don't remember the name of it (Floyd...can you help me out here...? What's it's name? Isn't it north of St. Vincent's? Where?). Anyway...if Floyd can supply us with more info, anyone up to joining us there.... ~5:30?   Well..you all have a really good day today! Sherri

Good Morning Indiana..... I am up and going...waiting for my other daycare babies to arrive. Doing some laundry today and playing with my Webkinz online( I refuse to grow up...but a great stress relief it really is!!)   Last night our two children decided to spend the night at the neighbors.....we actually got to eat dinner out with friends....and no children.  It was wonderful.....of course they screwed up my food....so I shared with hubby.  But we laughed so much!!!!!  We also made plans for Holiday World on July 31-Aug 2nd.....should be a good time....and adults only!!!!!!  We also made tentative plans for a cruise in March....which hubby and I have never been....but friends are trying for a baby so we need to wait until August to book that..... My earache is still holding on......still lots of pressure, but it started popping yesterday, so lets hope it is getting better....I keep swallowing the horse pills anyways!!!!! I am getting the card ready for my Secret Elf, and her package goes out today!!!!!  I sorta went overboard this month....but I love shopping for people!!!! My hubby and I continue to use the Bowflex at least twice a week.....and the workout on Sunday has me still a little sore.....but will workout again tomorrow!!!!! My hubby told me this weekend that my goal of 140 is to low, I will look sick.  He wants me around 150, which is what Dr. C set as my goal area.  I am sitting at 163 right now.  The scale is not moving, and tomorrow is my day to take measurements.....so lets hope it shows some loss there.  I am definitely doing plastics in the future.....so I would think with those that I should be about at goal after surgery.....as much as I want to lose more, more, more....I am beginning to think my body has found its stopping point.  I REALLY want the Century mark....so hoping to get there before it stops for good.  I know I have done well....just frustrating to see people who have lost so much more and so much quicker than I have......I am loving life being a size 12, sometimes 14, but shooting for a low of a 10!!!!!! Love to all!!!!!! Holly

Good Day Everyone!
It's the stress out bride to be, hahahahahaha!

Tuesday morning and I'm on my way to head out to Indy and see Dr Clark and get a fill. After my chemo and radiation treatments made me loose about 25 lbs... I'v now regained 20 of them back. Even had a hard time fitting in my wedding dress on the fitting two Friday's ago. I have to remember though that I tried on wedding dresses during the worst of my treatments & when I was at my lowest weight. The seamstress said she'd only have to let out a half inch all togther in the waist area... but still. The old "fat" me took all her words during the fitting and made them oh so personal and I was a weeping mess afterwards. But I understand better now. But I'm still having issues with constantly feeling hungry so I'm hoping that a small fill from Dr. Clark will help in that department as it has in the past.

Working on the last of the wedding arrangements. 3 weeks to go. I"m so excited to see everyone that I adore and admire coming to the wedding and enjoying this experience with me. Knowing what great supportive friends I have that will be there just about makes up for the lack of my father not being there. Thanks Everyone!!!

Welp I'm out of here. Off to the bank and then the drive to Indy.

Blessings
Jodi

I'm not Floyd but I have the answer for you Sherri.  The place is called Ted's Montana Grill and it's at Clay Terrace which is just north of St. V's right off 31.  You turn left at a light but I'm not sure how many past St. V's it is.  Just a couple at most.  There is a sign on the left that says Clay Terrace and off to the right you can see a big Chineese restaurant.  We may be a few minutes late but count us in.  We love that place. Sherri...call me tonight with an update please. Holly...I look forward to talking with you again at the clothing exchange on the 19th.  Please stop worrying about the number on the scale.  You look wonderful and as long as you feel good then that's all you need to worry about.  You are right, I think our bodies do seem to find the right place and stop.  I guess it's up to us to tell our brains what our bodies have decided.  Just remember to enjoy your successes and have fun now that you're healthy again. You are going to LOVE Holiday World.  We had a blast.  I never thought I'd ever have fun at a water park but it was the best. I'm ready to go again.  We are talking about going to Cedar Point and Indiana Beach in August as part of our vacation.  I can't wait. Have a wonderful day all and see you on the 19th. (Except Sherri).

Morning Beautiful People! I slept good too Sheri considering I went to bed at 7pm! LOL I was soooo tired and just went with it! I was up at 10 pm for about an hour and then back to bed.  Our AC went out in the house so we are roughing it itll we can get it checked and see what needs to be done to get it cooling again. Hopefully just a cooling charge will do and that we can squeeze in our already stretched budget. But I Thank God for my many blessings and for all he provides us with! I have been reading a series of books on the Amish life  and mercy! I feel like a woman of luxury with my electricity! lol Amish life is really simple and hard without the modern things ....reading these books just now has really helped me have patience in  enduring the heat and humidity until we get the Ac back working. Sometimes we forget our everyday little blessings and it is good to be reminded of just how much we really have. :o) I hope you all have a fantastic day and keep blooming! Hugs! Marianne

how is everyone today? wow i went to edinburgh with the girls yesterday and had a FANTASTIC day! today i have so much to do i can't even get into all of it, but i'm excited for a beautiful day (so far) and really just to be alive! :) i'm still waiting to hear on my job...they didn't call yesterday as they said they would but i did get another email from another person i had down as a reference and they were contacted yesterday by HR about me so hopefully all is still well! I'm still hopeful I'm going to get the offer...please keep me in thoughts and prayers...i REALLY want this job!  Ok, enough blabbing...i hope you all have a wonderful day full of blessings! hugs and love Jen :)

GIRLFRIEND! Still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for that job!  How's Kenny doin? Are you liking living in Indy? Will talk to you soon! huggggggggggggs Janene

Mornin' Posse! WHEWWWWWWW I am finally up and going again!  I had some kind of summer cold/flu or sinus crap for the last 3 days! Nyquil was my friend! I have been reading and catching up with y'all.... sounds like a great shopping day in Edinburgh! Found some great bargains! Sherri...praying for you and bill...y'all will love Ted's Montana Grill...I DID and I swore I wasn't going to eat buffalo....but its good!  Amy...AMEN on the great news about the insurance! CONGRATS Misty girlfriend on the onederland!  Gail...I sent you an email on myspace! *smile* Y'all have a smiley day and rowdy night! huggggggggs Janene

Hey there everyone,  I just posted about our  vacation  under "I'm Back" but thought I'd drop in a second and say hi to you all! I have missed you. Got to get things done, so have a great day!

Happy Tuesday! Just got home from the Y, and am drinking some milk for my morning snack.  Things here are going very well now that this insurance disaster is behind us, and we can start saving for retirement and maybe a vacation next year!   So far the summer is flying by for us, is it that way for everyone? The girls started swim lessons yesterday at the Y, and Emily starts kindergarten in just 5 weeks.  Mommy is NOT ready!!! She is though, so I'll adjust.  Our big plans for the afternoon are going to open swim at the Y...they want to practice their water skills of blowing bubbles and jumping in off the side. 

Stay dry y'all...there are some big storms headed into Indiana this afternoon!