Wednesday (Hump Day) What's Happening???

Good Morning Everyone: Was it just me or was yesterday a really beatiful day here in Missouri??? The say today is suppose to be just a warm if not warmer. I was running around town yesterday doing errands. Went over to my F-I-L's house to run some errands for him also. Came home and relaxed and watched some tv. Today I am thawing out my turkey, maken my pies, getting my house straighten up and ready for Thursday. Yes were having an early Thanksgiving since I dont know for sure when I will be getting out of the hospital from surgery. I am excited about it and nervious I have never atempted my G-ma's dressing and this will be the first year I do it on my own Vesta: I spoke with Jan and she said to tell everyone that she misses them and is hurrying to get back on line. Debbie D: I am so glad that you like the Jesus Loves me Song. I have never heard it that way either until it was emailed to me. So I just had to share it with all my extended family here on the board. Julia D: I havent spoke with Kelli either. I have been running like crazey I need to give her a call. When I do I will post on how she is doing. Andrew: WOOT WOOT!!!!!! Man you just blew me away with your weight loss!!!!! Way 2 Go!!!!!!!!! You are totally awsume!!!!! Sorry to say tho that Patrick still rulez!!!! Glad to see that you made it back safe. And now were just counting down the days!!! Diana H: You just never know the Lord works in mysterious ways hun??? I pray your week brightens up!!!! Tami: I hope your days load is lighter for you today!!! Sherr: I havent heard from you. I am begining to take offence lol Where are you girl?? Craig: Are you feeling any better buddy??? Brenda: Your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers. Linda S: Come out come out where ever you are??? Barbara: How are you and DH doing??? Debbie: I havent seen you post for a few days are you feeling okay?? Rachael: I will be calling you today to give you my cell number while I am in the hospital. Well everyone I hope you enjoy this day. This is the day that the Lord has make REJOICE!!!!!!!!!!! And be glad in it!!!! God Bless Melissa

Good morning Melissa and MO Board My DH is doing very well, and is up and about I knew he was better when he gave me one of his smart little quips the other day. My husband and I are basically night owls and most mornings at two and three in the morning we can find some of the silliest stuff to be laughing about I said that to say this, he's back to normal and I really thank God because it was touch and go there for a while. But God is faithful and even though I was being selfish "Lord I'm not ready to be without him yet" God understood and answered my prayers and left him here with me Even though I've been exceptionally busy I was lurking everyday to check on everyone, thanks to all who prayed I really do appreciate the prayers you sent up. Well I have to get this day up and running so everyone have a blessed and wonderful day. God bless! Barbara T. in KC

Hi everyone...sad Diana is doing better. Why the heck are birthdays so emotional for me? Ugh, I am mourning the passing of my youth??? Hey question, can any advise the names of places you have stayed and shows you enjoyed in Branson? Hubby has decided to take a mini vacation for the long weekend. I can't find a place to stay for both Fri & Sat nights that we have been to already!!! Really busy at work for a change, it is a nice change too. Melissa-hope everything goes ok with the surgery. Have fun cooking...geez I hate to cook! Andrew-hey at the rate you are loosing you may not need surgery after all!! Tami-you are so sweet. You made me feel better. Oh have to go, work calls, break is over darn it. ~Diana~

Hello Missouri Friends, I've been really out of it, sick as can be with some sort of rheumatoid issue. Saw the MD again yesterday, third time in 2 weeks and he thinks it may be a diffuse kind of gout. Started me on Colchicine which made me sick at my stomach and faint for awhile this AM but I stuck it out and now I feel pretty good. I think this new MD, a rheumatologist, is going to get to the bottom of this pain. He seems interested in my symptoms. I'm still going to North Carolina tomorrow until next Wednesday, he said it wouldn't make me better or worse to go, then I see him on the 28th for a follow-up. I'm hopeful. There have been some hitches in the approval of my surgery. I'll tell you all about them when I have more time. Gotta work now and then tonight I'll have to pack. Just keep me in your prayers for traveling, pain and approvals. I need lots of uplifting right now. Thanks for all your kind support. I love you all. Lana

Helloo ROOMIES... I will say this, and it is not ment to discourage, just be truthful...if you have RA, OA, or Degenerative Arthritis (((I have this "flavor")))) The WLS does nothing for that particular pain that I have. Now, am I schleping around less of ME? OH YES! Did I also feel like I was going to break, drop dead, fall apart when I was a size 4, OH YEAH....Arthritis is WICKED CRUEL....and now that I've had WLS, I, (((like others here)))) stay very cold, and when you are cold, it seems (((to me))) that the Arthritis pain is MUCH GREATER... Now, as you know, you are required to stop, (((and never take again)))) any NSAIDs that you are probably taking now for "Arthur"...which could ALSO be why my bone pain is soooo intense, I was 10+ years on Celebrex, and to go cold turkey, I thought I was going to scatter..... A Godsend to me, is my ELECTRIC BLANKET....which I seem to always be crawling back too MEL MEL, I tried to call you, NERD....hope you are holding up, I wanna come eat turkey at your house.... Love ya sister.... Sherr

Lana, sure will be "uplifting" you so hang on! That doesn't sound fun at all to deal with that pain and trying to sort it all out. I hope you've found the right Dr now. Enjoy your trip!!! See ya soon! Tami

My days' load WAS much lighter today! Even had some time to get on OH!!! Thanks for thinking of me! Good luck with the meal.....I hate when I have to live up to someone else's recipe legacy! I never do as well. I think my new trick is don't cook so good and you dn't eat as much! lol So nice tonight, going for a walk soon. I was having a great day till I read Alan's post and it broke my heart and angers me to no end. I wanted to reply even more after the first post but I'm biting my tongue. Everyone keep Alan in your prayers as well, so that he may find the answer he needs to move forward, whichever answer that may be. I called Glenna tonight and she is emailing me a site to track my food and exercise ....one i've not visited before. I am feeling the need to do that now. I need a clear picture of what I am actually eating, drinking, burning.....on a daily basis. One of us can post that here for everyone! hugs to all Tami

What a day what a day, It was so nice out today but I spent alot of it indoors with the FIL. He's having a colonoscopy tomorrow so we'll be back there again but thats ok, the days are just flying by now, Tuesday will be here before I know it This afternoon I made some of that Butternut Squash Soup....mmmmm it turned out pretty dog gone good lol. I froze it in lil containers so when I get to stage 2 I can eat some of that since its already pureed. Also this afternoon I got a phone call from our fearless leader lol It was so nicee to get to talk to her finally. She sure misses everyone and hopes to be back online this weekend. Well Im gonna go watch Dancing with the Stars that I taped while at church and biggest loser, hope ya'll have a good night. Sherr I'll sure be prayin for ya that ya get some relief from old aurthor, dang his hide. Bless ya's Andrew