WHATS HAPPENING TUESDAY

Hey it is great to finally have electric again. Man are we ever a bunch of spoiled pansy’s lol didn’t know what to do with myself without my computer or without lights and water.

Don’t like finding out either. I told Joe we are going in a few days and by a generator. Don’t care if it is only big enough to run the ref. and a couple of light. At least we would have something. The only trouble with being without elect down here is that we are on community well and they don’t have generators on that so we are totally withou****er until it comes back on. But im not going to be caught without next time. …will water that you buy and is sealed will it keep ??? oh I found something that really worked pretty good for lighting tho. You know the solor powered yard lights. I have several of them…I brought them in and hung them all around the house and it was like I had the lights on dim. Lol . not bad. Was bright enough to read by.

We went to get Micheles truck this morning and they told us that it had an awful banging in the motor. We hadn’t heard it run at all because it was hauled over there on a wrecker and it was horrible. After putting the transmission in and everything now we are stuck with a truck that has a horrible knock in the engine. Anyone need a good parts truck  a nissian Pathfinder 1995 new transmission, new battery , almost new tires, will sell cheap….

Anyway we found her a little Kia Sportage for a really good price and took that to her. I know , soft touch huh? Well she has to have a car that is all there is to it. She cant find a job or anything if she doesn’t have a job.

 

The reunion was fun even if not many were there. The ones there were fun people anyway lol …Sunday night when the storm rolled in was a little freaky, the cottage we were in was nice and sturdy and had a basement so I went down there. Joe was asleep and I tried waking him up to go down with me but he wouldn’t. so I went without him. I couldn’t hear a thing down there lol. Got in bed and closed the door and pulled the cover over my head  next morning there was a tree down right next to our truck. another huge one down over the power lines and several more trees down in and around the area where we were. We loaded up and went home hoping that we didn’t have trees down at our house or on our house. Was glad to get home and see there were no trees down but then we had the episode with all this power loss.

Fun fun.

So what has everyone been up to while I have been gone….i checked the board and looks sort of lonely.

Want to welcome L.R. to the group.Also Telbereth . hope both of you continue to post  And am anxious to meet you at the Circle of Friends meeting on the 22^nd. Watch for a post that I will put up today …was suppose to be put up yesterday but I had no electric...hence no computer.

 

JANET::::: thanks a million for posting for me. The last two days. I know you all had to have gotten a lot of that rain and  wind…it sure was horrible I know it was where we were.

I hope you are feeling better now that it is dryer. Have you set up any of your surgerys yet?

 

BEC::::: whoo hoot  5 more days good grief I leave for awhile and time flyes lol. Are you all ready to go and get skinny? I cant wait for you to tell me that the diabetic meds are no longer needed.  Most say they haven’t taken them since surgery. So maybe the 21^st is the last of them or did they tell you to do them the morning of the 22?

 

SUGAR::::: Hi sissy. What are you doing this week besides getting ready for Fla? I know you are getting anxious. Are all the kids excited? And they are taking off from school for a week and it is ok?

I guess they can say it is educational. . Travel usually is really .

Wish I was going with you sounds like lots of fun l

 

 

SHANNON:::: Sounds like you have been really busy . glad the trip to KC was a joyful one. And that you were able to get Stephanie’s birth. certificate to her in time that would have been tragic if that would have held them up …

Wish I could help you de junk the room , I like helping people do that even tho I need to do it to some of my own stuff and don’t. lol

 

 

ANDREW::::: Yep to the walking in the morning but we need to be ready to go at 7am. May need a coat on for it in the morning.  So glad Susan got to come home.

And make sure she drinks lots of fluids with that many antibiotics.

See you in the morning.

 

 

Sure was glad to see the post from Brenda about Dennis. Wonder when they will be coming home. He should be healing up pretty well now. I wonder if they have found a doctor that is willing to check him out once in a while here in the states. ?

Anyway it was great to see that he is doing well.

 

 

Don’t know what this really means but my pcp has been having me come in and have a CBC run for the last 4 months and each month my white blood cells are low and going lower. Not a lot but enough that she is concerned. She is wanting me to go to a Hematologist. So will know more later I guess. Just pray for me if you will. She said there weren’t any signs of cancer cells but would feel better if I saw this person and get lots of things ruled out. oh well what will be will be.

 

 

LOVE AND HUGS

GOD BLESS

Ive seen generators at garage sales this summer...how quickly people forget about the ice storms that they went out and bought those for...lol!

We are on a well too and that is what I miss more than anything when the power goes out is not having water to get from the faucett and to flush the potty. Hard on you.

Sure glad the trees didnt get you down there.

Proud of you sis for thinking of the solor lights...Ive never thought of that. I need to get some new ones and have been looking for some. I kinda want the copper color ones that look like little hanging lanterns. The only problem is the stakes for them don't drive into my solid rock ground very well.

I want to help Sheila's neighbor out but don't have the time to get things to her. Is anyone going that way? I have some pillows and blankets and stuff that I would send.

That is a shame about Michele's truck, it hadn't been doing that before the transmission went out? Will the tires and battery not go into the new car?

That is about it, getting ready for Florida. Today and tomorrow will be spent buying some groceries to take along and getting last minute stuff gathered together and packed in Rick's truck. He doesnt think we can get it all in there...lol!

Yes the kids will miss a week of school and that is ok. Since they are on a 'pace' program, they work at thier own pace anyway and they will simply have to do a page or 2 more a day when they return to catch up to the goals they have set for themselves. I dont see it being a problem for any of my little smarty pants....

Im concerned now about the results of you CBC's. What's up with that? I bet your sleepiness and stuff is all connected somehow tho. Hope they find it is nothing but some thing not balanced right. We just have to remember that GOD is in control and will bring you thru whatever you might face.

Got to get moving this morning, think I will go walk a little bit.

Love and hugs to all....

PS Bec....the days are flying by.........swish...there went another! lol! So excited for you girl!

if you ever see another generator at a garage sale get it if it is priced right. .....
we are getting a petition together down here to send to the water company that owes our comunity well. to put a generator in there so we dont have to be withou****er when the lights are out ....they charge enough they should be able to do that.
I know you are getting excited about Fla. and no it isnt wrong to pray for good weather while you are down there. You know that God knows the desires of your heart he will hear you...i dont think he will stop the forces of weather just for you but .......lol

Sugar if u see JAN maybe u could give stuff to her and she could bring to meeting?
gonna need a LOT of that wall paper too cos my bathroom is big

have a GREAT safe trip!!!!!

Suprise.... I know...right :)  Like I told Vesta, I have had a lot of personal drama going on and didn't want to have to bring it here to you guys.....

I posted yesterday that I thought my gall bladder was going south, but after spending the morning at the hospital and bloodwork and an ultrasound, it's not the gall bladder. 

It doesn't happen constantly, but I've had 6 episodes since May, when it starts the pain is like right after we all had out RNY surgery or a C-section, lots of pain from my ribs to my "private" area, my stomach swells up and I can not eat anything. 

After talking to a friend or two, It could very well be that my Cron's disease is coming back full force.  And Ironically, when it flairs, I am not supposed to eat brown rice, whole grains, and a lot of different veggies...which is what I eat all the time.   LOL

My doctor here wanted me to get in touch with the team in Columbia at Mo Bar, and when I tried to call them at 3:00 the message said they were closed for the day.  I can not afford to go to Columbia, but my internist says he worries it's an issue from the surgery. 

Whew...that was a mouthful wasn't it?   I am almost at 2 years and this year was a hard one.  I haven't exercised like I should and have gained 8 pounds ::O going through all the surgery to gain weight is not acceptable.

Then this mystery pain.....oh my goodness.  I do think about you guys often and have really been a hermit, keeping to myself.  I hope each and everyone of you have been super duper!

Sherr

well i posted this once already lol but you know you cant be held accountable for someone elses actions. and you know we dont do that at all. sure glad to see you. sorry that you are sick, but you are doing the right steps to find out what you can. i know it seems like a long drawn out process.  process of elimintaion.
so happy you are back , maybe you shouldnt leave this time. lol love you dolly .....

Good Morning Jan and OH Peeps~

The freakiest thing happened this morning-I went to post to Brenda about Dennis's leak test-and it came up that she posted her post on December 31, 1969 and it wouldnt let me post a reply to her. Whats up with that? That freaked me out!

Dang-Sherr-its been FOREVER! Its good to see you on here tho-drama or not! I wouldnt know anything about drama and posting in here-LOL.... :) Wish I knew what was wrong with you! Saw that Angy supplied you with phone numbers AND Natalies email. When my ulcers act up-thats what happens to me too-it hurts like hell.....double me over with pain. I take Prilosec for it, but it doesnt ALWAYS take the pain away.....PLEASE let us know what you find out, ok?

Well, I am on a mission today. I clld my PCP office yesterday and they are booked all week-they do have a dr in their bldg that takes walk-ins-but he is a dink and I dont like him. Anyway-I spoke to my nurse yesterday and she recommended that maybe I go see (dang it, cant find the paper its written on now.....) an arthritis specialist. Is that a rheumotist? Im sure I will find the paper with the doctors names on it. Put it up for safe keeping-and cant find it now. Anyway-Susan thinks that it would be in my best interest due to my situation. I have an appt on the 23rd and we WILL make a definite plan then. I do have to go to Springfield and see tummy tuck doctor AND doctor to burn the nerves in my back. I cant say in this post what I would do to get out of pain-cuz it aint pretty-I have text it to Renee and Sheila-BUT.....I would do ANYTHING...I CANNOT do this anymore. I laid last night just bawling, curled up and it was not even helping to rotate heat and ice. Why, with todays technology-does anyone have to be in pain all the time? I dont know! All I do know is that arthritis IS painful. All the years I worked at the Cancer Insitute-a lot of them described their pain-with how this feels-sort of like your being eaten up-eaten alive-it hurts like that. So: Mission today is to make a doctor appt to get some relief from the DJD, DDD AND the arthritis AND Osteoarthritis (level 5 or 6, cant remember its IV-so whatever that stands for) When your in constant pain, you cant think straight and thats whats happening with me. I dont like it. I NEED to get that under control and then start this long list of surgeries. I know the pain management doc will work with the arthritis doc-she is so good about all of that. Love her to peices!!

Well, Ms. Megan got a call yesterday from student family housing-offering her and Aaron a 2 br, 2 ba for $600 a month ALL utilities pd. She has to let them know by tomorrow if she is going to take it or not. OMG-My heart skipped a beat! NOOOOOO!! I havent told her how I feel-but my heart sank! What about my little grandbaby? HOW will I babysit her when they are that far away? Thats right-I WONT be able to.....I understand she has to go do her thing and when she asked for my opinion on what they should do-I told her that HAS TO BE her AND Aarons decision-NO ONE ELSES! I worry about Aaron getting hired on over there-because he is in management here-I dont want them to move and not have an income....I worry that I will miss out on the lil' princess's life. Silly, huh? That little baby has gotten me through more than a tough day or two, you know? I know that sounds silly since she isnt even here yet-but she will be-before we know it-and Im gonna be here-with a big old Suburban that will prevent me from being able to travel to them on a regular basis AND the trip just kills me. I cant just go stay there indefinitely because of my boys and their schooling etc. Im so freaking bummed out!

So, yesterday, with being lazy pretty much most of the day-I was still in so much pain-just goes to prove that it doesnt matter WHAT I do-if I am going to hurt-I may as well TRY and be productive, Right?

Im so happy to hear that Dennis passed the leak test-I cant imagine waiting for the 4th day to get something to drink/eat!! Are you kidding me? That freaked me out-I wasnt happy waiting until the next day-I HATE having dry mouth/cotton mouth, you know? Anyway-lets keep Dennis in prayer for a smooth sailing recovery!

Also-Loris friends little 9 yr old son and him being hit by that car-lets pray that he recovers fully and is back to his sweet self in no time! Lori-PLEASE keep us posted. That little guy has been on my mind a lot!

Lets pray for Susan and thank God she is home now-AND they have their electricity and water back! I pray that the meds will not make her sick and that she will have a speedy recovery and feel better every day-and pray that Andrew has peace of mind too-its hard to watch a loved one go through that! We have a small generator-it will run the fan on the fireplace AND the tv. plus one light-and it may not be fancy-but it has been a lifesavor more than once! We have well water too-so I keep jugs of water on hand at all times-Jan-every couple of yrs just switch them out.

Bec-Can it be that you have LESS THAN A WEEK? Holy cow is time flying!!!! YAY!! I cant believe it. Remember what I told you-let one of us know if you need us-the last week can be a bundle of emotions-I am praying for you that you have peace of mind and strength!!!

Not much else to report. I am going to get this finished and then do Jons school work with him, and then I am going to make ANOTHER dr. appt. Please pray that there is a doctor out there that CAN and WILL be able to help with this. Thank you.

**jan-I am so sorry about Micheles truck-that stinks so bad!!! Good that you found her the Kia though, huh? Did they say what they thought the knocking was? Bad piston? Rocker? What? Did they give you ANY idea?

The storm sounds spooky to me...Theres no way I would have told you no-I would have beat you down the stairs.....it doesnt bother some-and then there are people like me....Oh man-I HATE STORMS-ecspically when their are NO tornado sirens (out here OR where you were)...Makes it ten times worse! I had a mental pic of you leaving Joe up there and scooting down the stairs-and it made me chuckle-Survivor instincts kick in, huh? Sounds like Mike-(shaking head) LOL.....

I will continue to pray for Michele-Hope she finds work quickly and stays strong! Love you guys and I sure missed you while you were gone!

**Sugar-Mike always tells me everything wont fit either. Im more optimistic than he is when it comes to packing. I seem to have a reason to bring EVERYTHING with me-and then I dont use half of it!! LOL. You just never know what you might need tho-huh? Will be praying for good weather for you.

**Bec-How you holding up sweety? I hope and pray that your doing good. Cant wait till your daughter gets home-cuz I know she WILL keep you busy and keep your mind occupied. Love ya and Im here if you need me....6 more days....well, 5 and then when you get up on that 6th day-YAY! Your gonna be a loser!!! YAY YAY YAY!!!

**Shannon-did your daughter need her birth certificate to fly? Where are they coming from? I will pray it all makes it in time and thank God she had you to go get that for her and get it sent!! I will keep that situation in my prayers for you!

**Sherr-PLEASE keep us posted and let us know whats been going on with you-ok? Have thought about you a lot lately and wondering how you have been-your parents and Dylan too. I hope everything is good....

Well, Im off.....As always, your in my thoughts and prayers...Take care-Janet

Hi Janet and Momma Jan!!

Okay, Natalie got my messages and told me the various tests I need to get, first up is a Hida Scan w/ CCK, which is:

A HIDA Scan with CCK, is a nuclear medicine study that is used to examine the function of the gallbladder.  It is ordered on patients who have symptoms suggestive of gallbladder disease but with no evidence of gallstones.  A HIDA scan must be ordered by a medical doctor. 

I haven't found info on the other tests, but will add them here when I get them.  She is thinking it's a hernia...but I will have to wait until 9/26 to take this test.  Then we'll see.

I was so ashamed, the man that I thought was going to be my future husband, he went through all the illness with my parents, and we were together nearly a year, picked a wedding date, bought rings....etc...did NOT get the marriage license, he was having some depression issues, and after the 3rd medicine for depression, and doctors, he freaked out, vandalised my home, my truck, tore up the house, hit me with a table...........

NOW you guys see why I was tooo ashamed to come back and tell you that I had made a baaaad choice and it almost cost me my life, he was supposed to have had his felony trial on 9/11, but sincve I had already testitified, I did not have to go.....thank GOD...but I don't know what happened either..... :( Now, you guys know why I couldn't  come back here. 
 

Well Blondie, who ever said making bad choices was a crime???We would have loved you right thru that whole awful situation. You can't be blamed for something HE did that was so wrong and stupid....I just hope you have learned from it and glad to know that you are ok. Bless your heart! We would have been praying for you too...and still can. Take care of yourself and come back to us. I had the hida scan because my gb didnt have stones but still they suspected problems...it wasnt functioning at all so had it removed and the pains went away! Hope you find out soon!

Janet, Im glad you are getting some visits and appointments set up to get some surgeries done and out of the way. Hopefully the nerve deal will work for you and help alot. I can just see you if you ever get that old pain under control...we wont be able to keep you down.

Me and d-i-l just went to town and bought $150 worth of groceries to take down with us. I probably have another $200 to buy once there but that wont be bad for 12 people for a week. And that will be buy shrimp to boil one night and ordering in pizza one night...The kids are going to take turns cooking so I had them make me up a menu of what they wanted to make...we are having sloppy joes with twice baked potatoes, lasagna, cashew chicken casserole, chicken enchiladas and then the pizza and then shrimp, corn and potatoes boiled up cajan style one night. The 7th night we are sending the kids out on thier own and we will take the gks to the alligator place. I am still praying for perfect weather...is that mean of me? To pray for it to be perfect while we are there??? There are so many other prayer requests that are far more important but I really do want my gks to have the most wonderful time....

Have a great day!

NOW why in the world did they x out P i  Z  z  A?