Just another manic Monday.... la la la la ...

Leah, if I'd have known that, I would have sent you in my place!!



I don't like the gynecologist either.  I better hope nothing goes wrong at either end, eh? 

I need to put it in perspective though. I had no cavities, went shopping afterward, and bought a new skirt, 2 new sweaters, and some Happy Bunny slippers - and, best of all, it beats having the circus ringmaster put me through the hoops for that upper GI I had pre op!  I still say she filmed that, put circus music to it and posted it to YouTube.

Have a great day Leah!!  Smooches!

Hello everyone in OH-Land!

Today is going to consist of transcribing (of course), hopefully cleaning out some kitchen cabinets (what a mess!), and maybe doing a little shopping. The Post Office is closed today, so this is a "bonus day off" for me! I'll pay for it tomorrow, having to sort two days' worth of mail, but it's worth it. I also think I'll put some more stuff up on eBay. My PayPal Christmas fund is already up to $75.00, just with stuff that's been sitting around or I can't wear any more. What a painless way to save money!

Better get at it...hope all of you have a terrific day!

Jenny

Woo Hoo!  I get the day off because of MLK holiday and the markets are closed!  Slept late (6:16!) and got the day off to a start with making breakfast for hubby and I.  Unfortunately, he had to work today.  TV warranty repairman is coming around lunch time. :(  

Friday I did have another pain management epidural for my back.  It feel so much better than last time!   The only sad thing is that he told me that I would never be over the pain because of where it is.  I hate the thought that pain will be in my life the rest of my life.  On a scale of 1-10 (10 being worst), I have a constant pain of 3-4 and by the end of the day it is an 8-9.  Surely something good will come out of this.  God never puts you through something that He will not bring you out of!

Late, late last night I got a call from a very good friend.  He was laid off in Tipton (Steel Parts) over a 1 1/2 years ago and they moved to Mississippi for a job and then was laid off again.  Recently they sold everything and bought a 5th wheel camper and a large truck.  They moved to Florida looking for a job (they are an older couple near retirement) and all seemed to be going well.   Last night, he called and said his wife (one of my best friends in the world) had a MAJOR heart attack and the ambulance was rushing her to the hospital and she wasn't doing very well.  He was following the ambulance and very upset.   All I can do is pray!  Please, I'm asking for prayer for her.  She is a great lady and I hate to see her have so much pain!

On a different note, I have been trying to get "Back on Track" to stay.  I've decided to totally cut out my weak spot....eating between meals.   I eat the normal 3 meals per day.  No snacks - even those good for you.  Because that is a trigger for me.  I found myself grazing all the time.  Anticipating what I could have.  I have been BOT for a week and food just hasn't been holding the power over me since I've made up my mind this was what I have to do.  If I want something sweet, I have to eat it with my meal.  But I usually eat a healthy meal which means that I get to the end of the meal and don't have room for a sweet!  I am feeling better and have lost around 4 lbs.   I think (for me) I am on to something.  Everyone has to find that one thing that works for them.  And when you are out 3 - 4 years from surgery, the tool will still work but YOU have to have the willpower to shut down the automatic food drive you have.  They didn't perform brain surgery on you.  It is easy to fall back into old habits.   I was always a grazer.  Grazing is not good even when it is with healthy food. 

I so wish I could have come to the clothing exchange on Saturday.  From the pictures, it looks like everyone had such fun! 

Well, I need to hit the shower and get dressed before Mr. Repairman calls to fix the TV. 

May God bless each of you today!

Lois K    

Morning Everyone,
  I get to go babysit the other grandkids in Sheridan today thisafternoon. Their Dad has to work late shift & Mom is at her job now.Their babysitter needed the day off for Drs. appts. so I jumped right in & said I'll do it! I usually take Monday as my down day- Drs. laundry, whatever I need to do. So, I will be having "girltime" with Willow, & am taking Hunter with me to play with Jax. They are into Pokemon on their DS & are no trouble. We had a good time yesturday just visiting & celebrating Willow's birthday. She had to put on her princess outfit ,I did her nails, & we played in Mom's makeup before the party- fun,fun!! I love having a grandaughter to play with- i get to be a lil girl too!!!!
  I hadsuch fun Saturday, that Dana said, "boy, you sure came home one happy gal". I told him I got to be with my girls & meet some of you I only get to talk to on here. Plus, then went to Bella's birthday party, stopped at Target & found 3 pr. of shoes for Willow at 75% off!!! and got to be with my "family of my heart". What can I say, I am blessed!!!!!!!!
  I have a friend *****ally needs our prayers.Her hubby lost his job of 14 yrs. as a IT tech, and she is working 2 jobs, plus, they have found a spot on her back that is suspicious -so she has to have another MRI today. I know they are in financial straits plus all of this on top of it has caused her & hubby alot of depression.
  Well, I am thinking of all of you- have a great day!

Good Day All, 

I have to admit... I've really been lurking a lot lately. Severly depressed and add the extreme pain and limited mobility of my RSD on top of that.... and well... I'm just not a happy camper right now, so I've been advoiding letting you guys know. Currently having another  Cancer scare... and I'm hoping that just this one time it's false. I don't know if emotionally I can go thru all that again so soon and on top of what I've emotionally got going on from the last time just a year ago. 

I really wish I had the ability to attend the clothing exchange last Saturday. I probably could have done with some fellowship right now besides the need to unload all these clothes. Ahhhhhh, well, there's always next time. 

I have a dietician and fill appointment at 2:30 p at St Francis's Stop Eleven building. I'm really looking forward to having a decent fill level. Hoping that it curbs this "never full" feeling. Had to cut one of my medications. Found out that an increase in dosage level causes excessive weight gain. Guess what happened to me? Went from 175 mgs per day to 600 mgs per day and gained 45 lbs in one month. Added a lot of guilt and dissappointment to my already depression. But... I'm back exercising and I cut down on that med to 200 mgs per day... working on measuring my food and keeping a food log untill I can get a proper fill level. Hoping that will happen today. 

Anyways - enough of my rambling. I hope everyone has a good day. I have a lot of prayers going out to many of you individually because I know you need the extra mojo your way. Hang in there.... remember GOD never gives us more then what we can handle. 

Blessings
Jodi