Wednesday Whats Happening

Good morning folks...well I had an interesting day yesterday. Was watering my flowers early morning and got stung by 2 wasps. Darn that hurt. I use to be really allergic to any kind of venom sting. But all this did was make my leg where they stung me hurt and swell in the area of the sting a little . It scared me because I was so allergic to them I use to almost stop breathing and had to keep epi pens all the time with me. I haven't been stung in a long time but evidentially am not allergic to them any more. Does anyone know if that happens? You develop an immunity to them after awhile? Needless to say I spent the rest of the day in the house. I told my husband I looked out once and saw those darn things on the back porch just waiting for me. I am going to town this morning and buying some wasp and hornet spray. I was content to let them alone to do their thing but now they have declared war. It is suppose to be hot hot hot again today. Will this never end. They say by Sat? Do you think so? I think we are all going to burn up. Doesn't this make you wonder what Hell is like? Barbara: I have been married 3 times too. And yes I think this third time was the charm too. My first two were such bad times. I wont go into it but just suffice it to say they weren't good men at all. And I still have the bruises to prove it. I don't know why are how insurance companies can be allowed to do that with meds. It isn't right I know that. Hope you get back on the one that works. Elizabeth: You need to teach your kids to not run in the house. Lol I hope you are ok from that incident. Did you get to go to the pool and walk in the water? That will be good exercise for getting your leg to working again wont it? You take care of yourself. You have been thru the wringer lately. Your poor body wonders what in the world is going on . Deanna: I will be glad when you get another picture up on your site. I know you have to look so much different . Do you look different to yourself? Are you still at your brothers house? I am so glad that you are here daily now. Let us know what you have been doing to enjoy life. Had any wow moments? Melissa: Good morning sweet Melissa how are you doing sweetie? Thanks for letting me know where you will be so I wont worry I wrote it on my calendar so I wont forget. You know how we moms are . Lol If I don't see one of you on here for a few days I wonder where in the world you are and then I start to worry. I hope you get a good report at the doctors on the 27th. I think he will be well pleased don't you? I know you are going to miss your nephew when you take him home. Colette: So when will you know about the MRI? I have been praying for you and your hubby at prayer time. Take care of yourself. So I guess you wont be going to Texas now for awhile huh? Are you about to burn up? Stay cool as possible. Do you plan on going to see Craig next Monday or Tuesday . At what time should he be out of surgery if they start at 7am ? Sherr: we are glad that you don't live in Ga. Anymore too. I wish some of that storm would blow this way tho and give us some rain. Im glad you think of me as your family. You're a big part of our family too you know. Brenda: I had a psychologist in Kimberling City do my eval and I guess he charged Medicare. I have never gotten a bill from him . He said that they took medicare. Yeah how do you all go up to Sedalia from your place. Have you found my little town on the map yet. Would it be too incontinent for you to come to Springfield on your way home and then go across ? That isn't too bad of a price on the ON protein powder from online. Since you cant find it anywere else in your towns. If you come thru Springfield I will take you to Food 4 less and you can buy some if you want there. Don't worry about the pschy eval. Evidently it isn't necessary for everyone. Maybe they just had a question about it for some people lol Dena when they wrote me said I needed to have one done before I ever got to see Dr. H. for the consult. Others she didn't. I don't know why. And if Medicare doesn't require it . Sky said she never saw one. Call or email Dena again and tell her all of this and that there is none there in your area. See if it really has to be done . Sky: so you are afraid of what the psyc. Docs would find huh? Hummmm??? So how are you doing on your diet and exercise program. Do you know how much you have lost now? One of these days I need to see some of your jewelry. Maybe when I have my surgery you could bring some to the hospital and show me. You will come to the hospital and see me wont you? Hope so. Rachael: I hope the pain lessens for you today. It may be related to all of this heat and humidity. We are all remembering you in prayer for your pain to be lessened. Don't work too hard in this weather. Andrew: did you get storms yesterday? That was a weird one they were showing on tv last night it was over around in that area and was moving West??? That was really weird. There are a lot of weird things going on with the weather anymore. Makes a person stop and think or at least it should. Marcie: So sorry to hear the news about your insurance from Dena. I know she wouldn't tell you that if it wasn't true tho. Bless your heart. I know this has to be a letdown. Please don't leave us .This is a place for those like you too. Maybe you can find an insurance company to cover you that will pay for it. I was willing to refinance my house before I found out if I could get medicare to pay for it. I was going to go to Mexico to have it done for a lot less money and would have a vacation while I was there. Lol No problem about the animals. I didn't write it very plain lol Everyone please take care and stay out of the heat as much as possible. Drink lots of water It is suppose to be another scorcher today and the rest of the week I thin****il Sat. Is suppose to be 86 then ,we will freeze. Lol Hang on till the week end everyone. Relief is coming. Did you all know there arent many air conditions anywhere in the u.s. right now. My daughter works for a resort and they had some of the window units to go out and they have called around everywhere in this state and bordering states and they cant find any to buy. A friend of mine in Ga. Says they have been trying to find one in their town and there are none. It is hot in places that never get this hot. Upper Wi , Mi, place like that. So at least we are sort of use to the heat , they arent. Talk to you all tomorrow. Be Careful. Love all of you LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS JAN

Good Morning Jan, I guess I'll be the first one to talk to you this morning. I haven't been able to sleep tonight, haven't gotten 1 minute of sleep. I'm going to lay down in a little bit and see if I can. I will have to get with my DH and see what we will do and I will let you know, ok. If I remember right we went north to I55 and then I think it was I70 then we went south on the hwy that goes into Sedalia we went through Columbia. I don't drive much anymore DH does all the driving, we have a van and most of the time on a long trip I put my seat back and lay down. How far is Springfield from Sedalia? If I remember right there is a Olive Garden in Springfield? I told DH I wanted to eat at the Olive Garden before I have my surgery, I love the salad and breadsticks, that's usually all we eat when we go there. I did e-mail Dena but she hasn't got back to me yet. Thank you to Sky and Andrew for your advice. Good Morning to everyone on the board, hope you all have a wonderful day. Stay cool if you can. Talk to you all later. Brenda

Good morning Jan and everyone else Well I just got back from my walk and I really thought about cutting it back to one block today it is just so dang hot out there. But I made myself do the two blocks. I am doing good I think it would be great if it weren't for the heat. LOL Anyway I have lost about 55 lbs and I have promised myself and my DH that I wouldn't get on the scales but once a week. He said I was obsessing over the scales. And you know I think he may have been right. LOL And yes Jan I am planning on coming up and seeing you while your in the hospital if I am here. My DH and a couple close friends are talking about going to Min. but I don't think I really want to go. We went twice last year and I did have fun but right now I am just trying to make it day to day. I think some of that may be this heat talking. It is just zapping me. I have so much work to get done before August 2nd and most of it is out side or in the garage. And now it is just to hot to work out there even at 2 am. I know I tried going out at 2 am and it was still way to hot to work out in the garage. And I have company coming in from PA in a week, and I don't have the stuff done I need to get done for their visit yet either. I'm just behind in everything I think. And yes I think if someone went rooting around in my thoughts they may just lock me up. LOL I have always been told that I am not normal but then again I don't believe in normal, because what's normal for you is far from normal to someone from a different part of the word. I hope everyone has a good day and try and stay cool. May God Keep and Bless You All. Sky ps everyone keep posting how your doing and all cause I love to read it all even if I can't answer you all like Jan does. Shoot I think she must be superwoman or something. LOL

Morning! Hey I like that Superwoman title. It fits you Jan well. To answer your questions, we hope to hear about the MRI by Friday from our PCP. We go back to the neurologist on the 27th. Just waiting. My hubby is feeling better though, but just zapped all the time, and no energy. I must have caught your not being able to sleep at nite because the last week I just toss and turn. It could be my body reacting to the stress. Yes, I plan on going to see Craig on Tuesday afternoon at all possible. I also plan to visit you(Jan) and Brenda and others who have surgery in August. I think Tuesday is a better day to see Craig, as one feels better on the second day. Hope you guys dont mind me visiting. Sure hope these gas prices go down. 2.96 in concordia yesterday. I have been off work all this week, so I go back next Tuesday to teach. I am only 10 minutes from home. As long as he is getting around, it will be ok. Going out and weed my flowers real quick and then back in the house. I made Zucchini bread yesterday with Splenda and it was good. I ate a small piece. I make mine with nuts and pineapple. Yummy. It is always better with real sugar but this will pass inspection. My husband has to watch his sugar. Not on insulin yet so I have learned to adapt. Have a good day and stay cool. Colette

Good Morning Jan and Everyone!! Well I'm up and rip raring to get out in this heat (I think not) lol. Got errands to run today, one of my grandson's turned 14 years old today (our little preacher) so I'm going to get him something (don't know what yet). I'm trying to get out early and get back before it's too hot. Yes Jan I also had to go through a lot of unnecessary junk before God sent this one, I can dance and sing now cause life is sooooooo much better and happier. I called my heart doctor and he gave me some samples of the BP med I'm use to taking, so I have enough to last until after I have surgery I was worried because this new generic made me feel awlful, felt like my eyes were crossed and I just felt sluggish and real stupid soooooo I started taking my old med yesterday when I got the samples, I just don't want ANYTHING to stop this surgery, pray for me. Good day to everyone, Jan is so great with remembering everyone's name and I don't want to miss anyone's name so I'll just say "HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED DAY" to all of you and stay COOOOOOOOOL!!!! Barb T. in KC. (this makes me think I can ryhme lol)

Hello everyone!!!! Boy is it a HOT one out there today!! The thermometer here says 107* but I think the sun i****ting it. Personally, I'm not going out unless there is an emergency. Yeah, I'm still at my brother's house. We go home on Sunday. Hopefully once I get back to my real life (haha) I will be able to continue to post daily. And yes Jan, I will get my pic up as soon as I can. lol I do notice little changes in my body but not like everyone else does. For instance, and excuse me fellas but, I notice that I actually have breasts now. It used to be that my belly and my breasts kinda blended but now they don't if you know what I mean. I weighed myself again today and am now down to 340.5. I can't even tell you the last time I was at this weight. I know the last time I was down to 349 was 2 days before I found out I was pregnant with Cody and that was 9 1/2 years ago. I can't wait until I am back down in the 200's. The first thing I am doing when I get back home is join Curves now that I am under their 350 pound weight limit. As for what we have been doing here at my brother's, not much here lately with all this heat. Friday night my brother and Cody are going to the Royals game and then Sat. they are going fishing. Personally, I will be enjoying some quiet "me" time. Don't get too much of that as a single mom. Well everyone, have a fantastic day and try your best to stay cool. As Jan said, don't forget to drink your water. Deanna

Well, I don't usually post in Missouri these days, but I do read daily. I just thought I'd share what a crappy time I've been having this summer...mostly because I need to vent because I just can't take much more. So no one REALLY needs to read this if they don't want to... First...I started seeing a fertility doctor in June, because my husband and I want to have baby number 2 (our other one is 8). My doctor is very thorough, and discovered that I have a large fibroid in my uterus that must be removed before I can ever think about being pregnant. At this point, I have a consultaion with a specialist on Monday, and I'm hoping that this will be the simple procedure that my doc thinks it will be, and that it won't delay a baby for too long. $$$$$ Second...when we got back from our fishing trip, our washing machine started leaking and couldn't be fixed. We had to order a new one. $$$$ Third...My husband is going to a specialist for his hearing, hopefully to get a hearing aid that won't be covered by insurance. $$$$$ Fourth...the air conditioner went out last night. Because we were planning to replace the heater this fall, we are going ahead and replacing the heater, air, and water heater and converting to full electric (I'm afraid of carbon monoxide). Hopefully we'll be on the schedule for tomorrow. $$$$$ Fifth...we bought a new truck before ANY of this happened, and the taxes are due tomorrow. We've got that covered with cash, but everything else will have to be credit. Had I known that things were going to go this wrong, I would never have bought the truck. $$$$ Why does everything in life have to cost so much money? I'm so frustrated by it all...I'm about to completely freak out. We were FINALLY getting our bills straightened out...had made some real progress this summer with my husband working overtime. Now we're back behind the 8 ball. I had to steal money from my daughter's account because we overdrew ours (from bills, not extravagent expenses). The ONLY good thing to happen so far is that my sister (who lives in Germany because of her Air Force husband) had her baby the other day. His name is Evan Andrew, and unforunately, will only knows his dad for 6 weeks before his dad heads off to Iraq. On a positive note...just four more weeks until school starts. I'll get my first paycheck at the end of August. Once I'm getting paid, things will be okay again...I'm just freaking out right now. Plus, once this fibroid is removed, I should have no trouble getting pregnant. Anyway...just thought I'd vent because it makes me feel better. Plus, it seems like whatever bad things that Craig comes across, he someone manages to make it all better because of his strong relationship with God and Jesus. I guess I kind of hope some of those miracles might come my way. I know, selfish of me...I usually don't put myself first. But right now, I can't help it! Sorry for the long message and out of control complaining...I'm just at my wit's end. Pamela

Jan.... Well I did go yesterday and put myself through my paces in the therapy pool and then blasted my leg with the hydrojets. Ai yi yi yi.... my leg was so fluuuuuby from being worked out that I was glad I had Mike there to hang on to while trying to walk. But it was a good thing and not a bad thing. I got it to bend a bit more... baby steps but I will take them. Unfortunately I will be back to work starting next Monday unless the dr. decides to lengthen my leave and I will then no longer have the chance to use the therapy pool since it is only open from 11-1 daily... BUT at least I have had the chance to use it these few days so it is still a blessing! Sorry about the wasp stings... please be careful. Just because you didn't react strongly this time doesn't mean that it couldn't happen next time. Somtimes enough time has gone by between attacks (thankfully) that your body regroups a bit... but that sting resensitizes you and the NEXT could go be even worse. I am deathly allergic to stings so I just play it safe. I admire them from afar .... as long as they are away from me it is all cool. Hopefully those stings are doing better today! Our little pup Rosie is the turbo doggie.... we just got her and she is 100% exuberant pup ...not little either 40+ lbs. , so when she lands she lands like a sack of cement. Normally I am always on the lookout for her but she caught me off guards the other day... wooooooooo baby did she. Still not a malicious bone in her entire wriggly body so I couldn't be mad at her. But we ARE working on the turbo zoom mode thing....*s* Hope everyone has a great and wonderful day.... man is it another hot one out there.... I'm planning on staying in for the rest of the day and Mike is getting ready to head to his rest. mgr. position. He has been off of that since my surgery so tonight will be his first night back.... Peace and joy.... Elizabeth~

Hello to all my buddies......Sky yes Jan is superwoman didnt you know that? hehehe She makes those gardens grow.....Makes me want to go to Cedar Creek and sneak me a tomato......hehhehe Colette, how are you buddy?....I hope Mel is doing better...We will just go ahead and Praise Jesus for his healing ok? I know he is in good hands......Plus he has a wonderful wife and friend.....Cant beat that.... Deana, hows it going?.....how much weight you lost?.....Iam like Jan I would love to see a new picture if you can do that...Iam so happy for you..... Melissa, I LOVED THE BIRTHDAY CARD...lol I just got it today......I have to tell you buddy you sent it to the Nursing home here in LaPlata lol......hehe...the post lady saw Kathy my caregiver and said Craig isnt in the Nursing home now is he? She said no so she gave it to Kathy to bring home to me..LOL I thought it was funny eheheheh Elizabeth: Iam glad you're doing ok.....Thanks for the good advice you gave me the other day..I love when you post things....Thanks again JulyButterfly:...I to have many many challenges in my life.....When I fiirst got sick 8 years ago I was bitter, very mean and rude to people...Although I grew up a christain I felt like I was being left behind and that Jesus didnt love me anymore.........NOW, my faith is stronger than ever...PLUS all the friends and family I got to pray for me too....Keeping the faith is the major thing.......Prayers are great but Jesus hears your prayer the first time.....but then what follows is faith , put all your trust in him...Throw up your hands girl and say Jeus I give it all to you .....then Praise him for all he is done and what he will do in the future............My grandfather the Preacher over heard these Ladies in church before going home, how much their arms hurt and legs this and that....He walked over to them and said ...."why are you speaking of this?.....Satan can hear everything you say......but he knows NOT what is in your mind"...He continued in saying " Praise him....say Thank you Jesus for healing my hurt leg and my sore back".....To me it works....its the Pentecostal in me I guess........Im getting older and I know all the heartaches and upsets in my life would have been cut short ONLY if I believed in him more...........I hope this helps you, and you can email me anytime I dont mind.......In the morning when you wake up..Point your finger and say " I rebuke you Satan in the name of Jesus...get thee behind me cause Iam letting Jesus lead my way"......do it many times during the day....He has to flee by Gods word........I believe we all will keep you in our prayers........A friend ......................Craig Lee

Hey ya'll, Just a quick check in, we are getting some really bad storms right now, the wind and rain is blowing something fierce, i gotta go watch it lol. No Jan we didnt get hardly anything yesturday but its making up for it tonight, its still so hot tho and it was so hot all day. Hope ya'll are keeping cool. I'll catch ya'll tomorrow. Andrew