WHATS HAPPENING --------TUESDAY

Good morning once again. I went to the Doctor yesterday to see what my MRI and x-rays showed. Not good but not the worst in the world either. My rotator cuff isn't torn or anything requiring surgery so that is good. She said they was a piece of bone or something floating around in the joint and also I have a cyst in the joint. So is sending me to an ortho guy in Springfield to have a shot of steroid put into it for the pain. Also my back has lots and lots of arthritis and also scoliosis. She also things the reason for the onset of the new pain is because of the weight loss has causes some muscle loss too and the back is trying to find a new way of holding me up. She recommended water aerobics as a good way to get the muscle back but having no luck finding one except all the way in Springfield until this evening. Did find one in Branson across from the hospital. Roark Health Club. May go there in the next few days and see how it is. Well seems everyone is more or less of the same mind about my question yesterday. That as long as it isn't a conflict of moral issues then most of the time changing your mind about something is for the good. And isn't Chickening out . I thought the same thing. A person ask me this question and I thought it was good enough to have you all respond to it also. I'm glad we have so many thinking people on here. Lol Marilyn : your brothers family has a lot to deal with in the person of their daughter. But she is a gift from God and to be treasured. Im sure they never expected to have a child such as this but that is what God gave them to deal with because he knew they could handle it and for what ever reason she is theirs. You are right that our thoughts are the most important things that we can learn to change and change what we feel about others and other things. And ourselves also Vesta: Hello woman. How are you doing. Hope all is going well with you. Look forward to seeing you soon. Tara: I know it is hard to have a sibling that you aren't close to. I too have some that I worry about most of the time but I know that I love them and I accept them for what and who they are since they are my family , you cant choose who they are, like you can friends lol Hang in there one day he may come around and you all will be close again. It can happen. You are right to forgive and at least it doesn't eat at you that way. Lana: your quilted sweatshirt sounds really neat. No I know nothing at all about sewing and/or quilting. But im sure there are some on here that do. Im with your husband on the cold. I cant seem to get warm. I freeze all the time. I go around the house all the time with a long sleeved sweatshirt on with the heat going too. Lol Joe got out some shorts the other day and put them on because he was so warm lol What will your grandson be having surgery for? We will send up prayers for him Yes I believe it is very freeing to give things up to God and by doing that we do change the way we think of something. It use to be so hard for me to do that but since I learned that it is so good and so freeing I give him control of everything and life is so much better than I ever could do it lol Janet : sounds like you and Melissa had a great time with the meal and riding around the country side looking for ghost lights. Lol By the way did you see any? You never said. That must really be hard to accept that your ex is Gay. Would make you doubt yourself in a lot of ways I guess but your are right to be civil to him in regards to your children. The situation isn't yours to change so then you have to change your thoughts to a degree about how to deal with it anyway. Melissa: sounds like you and Terry had a great time at that birthday party with the Mater hats. We are promised pictures. Maybe they could be posted What you think? I liked that joke which really wasn't a joke , was all to clear to most women at one time or another. Lol Julia: so sorry you are having such a hard time finding a new place to live. Yes a good and wonderful support group is such a help with this journey that we have started on. The one in Springfield (The Circle of Friends ) is just that a big circle of Friends. And is so helpful in every aspect. Sugar: yes Sugar I think that is a great answer....What would Jesus do and we know that he would never do anything that would hurt an innocent person but also that he wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed was right either. I will try to think of another challenge question in a few days. I enjoyed getting to know how you all think a little better this way. Andrew: so sorry to hear you are feeling bad. Be sure and keep lots of water going in. Remember we dehydrate really fast , especially with fever and such. So keep the fluids going in. Any one heard from Sherr lately? She all of a sudden has more or less quit posting. What happened. Sherr, miss you a bunch. LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS JAN

Glad nothing is torn in your shoulder Jan. I hope the shot works for you.I know with all of your gardening you need to be as pain free as possible. I would love to see pictures of the "Garden of Jan" .Maybe you can post some in the spring.Your yard must be beautiful. Well Saturday evening I had a going away party for my fat. It was a hoot. We had dinner and drinks and toasted it's goodbye. It was a fun way of celebrating. I've been back and forth to Tulsa so much these days but I do check in and read everyday. I have 3 trips to T-town next week and then the following week I'll be there 2/12-support group meeting,2/13-vena cava put in,2/14-SURGERY!! It was originally scheduled for 2/15 but they bumped me up a day. Time is flying. I appreciate everyone and keep you all in my prayers. Reminder...Senate Bill 97 is going before a committee but there is no date set. Please write your senators and speak for those who are being excluded from the chance of having the life you have been blessed with. Dannielle

Good Morning MO Board, Today was my official 3 week weigh in day and I am up a pound, but I knew it was not going to be a good week. Thank you everyone for your encouranging posts about stalls and slow downs. I guess that is all part of the journey. Expect it to be even colder today. I'm sure glad that at least we have had some sunshine with all the cold temps. Makes it feel better inside looking out anyway. I have been starting out each morning with a cup of hot tea which seems to have helped my pouch not to hurt in the mornings. Is anyone familiar with Dieter's Tea? I know I tried it a long time ago and I was wondering if it would help with constipation? Any other natural remedies that you all have tried that works?? I will try to get in a protein shake this evening as I know my protein intake is not as good as it should be. Wishing everyone a terrific Tuesday - God Bless, Marilyn

good morning board..Jan I am so glad it was not the Rotor cup...I know it is just as painful but it can get better....Marilyn your not alone I am having trouble too I was up a pd. since 3 days ago, Im gonna quit weighing except once a week...I got A chicken at wall-mart yesterday A rost. one, and took all the skin and fat off the legs, thighs,amd breast and pureed it in my blender, I add 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, and 2 tab. of vinegar, it was good I had a 1/4 cup of it ..thought I would call Margie today to see if I am getting enough protein..God bless all...vesta

Good morning Missouri..... Finally get to post after a couple days....Today is kinda slow day....we only got 7 new recruits today but we have to give 240 people their shots today....it is so cold in my office this morning I think I have an icicle hanging off my nostrils.... Well tomorrow is the big day for my momma......She still has no idea that I am going to be there for her surgery.....I have made plans to drop both the kiddos off at 530am and then I will hit the highway for Columbia and hopefully be in her room before she goes to surgery.....I am thinking I will call Melissa and let her know how everything goes so she can post......Or Jan if you will email me your number at my work I will put it in my phone and call you also with an update....My momma is a nervous wreck but I keep telling her she will be fine..... Hope everyone has a blessed day and may God hold each and everyone of you under His arms..... Rachael

Good Morning Ya'll, Happy Birthday Jan Well looks like im gonna have to put a call into my PCP this morning. I've had the chills and body aches and running a temp most the night, just cant seem to get warm. On top of that I bet I was up every hour or so having to use the restroom, then I seen that my urine is cloudy, I know thats not too good so Im gonna call em as soon as they open. I'm to drinking 120 oz of water plus my 3 protein shakes, yesturday thats all I had, I just wasnt hungry. We did go to the gym yesturday morning, after that things started goin down hill as far as feeling bad. So we'll see if my PCP can see me today or call me in something or whatever. It's blistering cold out there so everyone stay warm if ya can. Have a great day everyone, Andrew

Andrew so sorry you are sick..keep us posted..love ya both...vesta

Hi Andrew! I'm sorry you're feeling ill. I bet you have a Urinary tract infection. Glad you're seeing your PCP. I'm your surgery twin. I had my surgery the same day as you. I'm due back for my check up this week. How is your weight going? I've went down 58 Lbs.and am feeling so much better, but still struggle at times. I'll go for now, just wanted to say HI. DKay

Good Morning Jan and fellow OH Peeps~ Jan-Happy Birthday!! Sorry about the shoulder, but glad its something that hopefully that shot and water aerobics can handle. I know your not too close to Diamond, but if you ever get this way in the summer- I have an inground pool and your more than welcome to come and have FUN IN THE SUN with us....heck..I will even let Mel come over and play (that is...if she ever leaves the pool-may not have to cll her at all, she may just be here, lol) My moms rotator cuff is torn and she is waiting for her surgery date-so I know it can be painful..I am so sorry you are going through this. I cant lie, its been a rough road with the ex, and a lot of mental anguish over how to deal with it. Its hard when you go to church and then your kids ask you if their dad is going to hell (yes, they know he is gay-heck-he owned the gay bar in Joplin for several years) It has proven to be a bigger challenge than I was prepared for. I was blessed with meeting my soul mate though and after I met Mike, I realized that I was never "in love" with my ex, but loved him like a friend.....plus didnt have a very high self esteem, so-it is what it is, but love the fact that after spending almost 15 years being miserable, that I was BLESSED with the life I always dreamed of!! Rachael-your mom will be in our thoughts and prayers, as well as you, for a safe trip there and back...Tell your mom we are thinking and praying for her. Andrew-sorry your not feeling well. I also drank that much water, but I ended up at my doctor and he said I was depleting (sp?) all the sodium from my body-so I would drink from 40-60 oz of water a day and switch to Gatorade or Powerade and felt MUCH better. Let us know what happens. I believe Sherr is at the hospital this morning with her dad having his knee surgery. I havent tt her since last week, but I know she said he was having surgery today, so I assume she has been busy with her parents and moving everything out of that storage building.... Its sooo cold out today, and they are calling for more snow tomorrow-and so I whine-I just started to see green again-and all of my ice in my driveway etc isnt even melted yet!! I dont want anymore!! LOL... We have some MORE errands to run today, and thought I got them done yesterday-but FORGOT everything my hubby asked me to get in town and forgot the movies I need to return...so another day of braving the weather and the little guy is getting a cold, so we will make this trip fast and get home as soon as we can. Have a good day everyone and stay warm! Love, Jan

Happy Birthday Jan!!!!! Today's also my daughter's 13th boday which was celebrated on Sat but today at school is decades day..last night after working out (90mins)....I decorated some jeans with a bleach pen and a baseball jersey with sharpies. We found a button to pin on the jersey that says "class of 87"....when I graduated HS!! So we went with that theme of the 80's, wrote I love PRINCE and DURAN DURAN on the clothes.....class of 87 rules...etc....she looked pretty darn good I must say! lol So today should be a fun day for her. Normally we have a small group meeting with church couples Tuesday's but this whole month hasn't worked out so we'll do a family activity of some sort. I've been BUSY at work so no time to even come on and really read but wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY and take a quick peak at the board! Jan hope you are able to get into some water aerobics.....even if you can jsut find a pool near you with/out a class, you can rent a video from the library abou****er aerobics and learn what to do that way and do them on your own. That's how I became a water aerobics instructor when I was in CA...just learned it from videos! It worked though and I loved it!!! You don't realize what a workout you are really getting. Have a great day everyone. Tami