WHATS HAPPENING MONDAY

I guess what ever I had/have is contagious as Joe has the same thing now...he at least has more sense than I do about being sick, he goes to bed and stays there until he feels better. I always feel like if I go to bed im giving in lol .

 

I had to go turn the water on in the garden...dont know when we are going to get any more rain.  Its either feast or famine on the rainfall I guess. Good thing I have soaker hoses down all my rows.

My beets are coming up really good but they seem to be sort of stunted. I hope they get to growing. Im going to have to replant my turnips and spinach I guess would like some of them for the freezer...

I was able to do a little bit of yard work today but got too hot really quick....will try doing some more before it gets dark....

Will get up early in am and start in , im so far behind on all of it. ...if we don’t rent the house this month we are going to put it up for sale and see what happens. I think there might be a buyer of some people that come down here visiting these other people... would be good too. wouldn’t have to keep insurance , taxes and upkeep up on it. ....

 

 Boy I tell you I need a couple of yard boys that know flowers from weeds and can pull weeds lol it has just grown up so badly with us spending all our time working on the house and then being sick ...so weeds are everywhere, ponds need to be cleaned,  pathways need to be  cleaned up have about a straight weeks worth of work to do.

 

 

Sugar don’t worry there is going to be a lot  of  okra, but the way you described the way you like it sounds nasty.yuck....but I will bring you some on the 24^th ....will  bring you what ever else I have to bring.

I bet you are glad that Rick is home now. I know I would be

 if it were Joe.

 

Susan I couldn’t believe how much you have lost  since you all moved. Wow. A size 12 and they weren’t too tight on you either. If I could get into an 8 I would give you all my 10s for sure but I bet  you go even lower than a 10 just don’t try to get too small, some people get anorexic and want to go smaller and smaller until they don’t look good at all.

I dont think our job is to get down to a size  three or less , but is to get down low enough

that we are healthy and feel good

 

 

Sandy sounds like you have been busy with your garden too. next year I don’t think im going to make near as big of a garden.  Would like to start an asparagus bed . the thing I have enjoyed the very most out of my garden this year is the watermelons I think.they are so expensive at the store and my garden grew them fairly well. Next year I will grow more of them too.

Probably more green beans, more beets less tomatoes, more eggplant. And less peppers. I don’t need but one green pepper plant and maybe 4 jalapeneos, im already planning on where it all will go and all. lol .

True gardeners huh? In fact I already have my order made out to send off later on. Lol

Jo glad to see you are trying to figure out how to get rid of the ambian . being addicted to anything is so hard to beat but you can just know that we are praying for you. I will be praying that nighttime will find you nice and sleepy and will go to sleep and sleep like a baby all night.  Lavendar sprays do help just spray them on your pillow. It is fantastic , relaxes you really well.

I cant take Benadryl at all...it will make me druggy for 2 to 3 days from taking it one night. I have it on hand only  because im allergic to any type of sting so I have it on hand for that.

Isn’t it great to not be so self conscious about your butt? Lol I have always been self conscious until this time ,there were times in my life that I was littlier than I am now even but was still self conscious. Now I know im not that big and I believe it in my brain lol it takes awhile to get there for some of us I guess ....

 
Cor didnt mean to ignor you sweetie...i posted early and went to bed lol ....like Susan said shoo that rain on down our way..im having to water the garden  and i hate doing that but thank goodness for  drip lines.
im glad that you finally found a protein drink that you like. are your levels on vits and stuff doing better? i do hope you are taking all of them daily now., you have to get your health back , your body sure dont know what to do with anything anymore does it? take care of yourself. ok?

 

"Good Morning" Mama Jan & MO Peeps!

I was just checking the board and saw Jan's post come up and thought I'd be the first one to post.  Sorry I haven't been posting much, there have been so many things going on in my life!

We took Luke to Emporia State University today.  Got him all situated.  He starts his job at ESU tomorrow.  He's the "Executive Assistant" to the President of Student Government.  He'll work 10 hours a week at $7.25 an hour.  They are flexible and will work around his class schedule.  Plus his office is right across from his dorm!  Couldn't ask for a better job if you ask me.  He's still enrolled as a Political Science Major.  However, he did have breakfast with our Pastor (per Luke's request) last Friday.  Luke still feels he has been called into ministry, however, he had already enrolled at ESU.  So please keep him in your prayers. 
It was with mixed emotions that I left him at ESU.  Will have to continue to ask the Lord to guide and protect him.  I know HE always has and will continue to do so.

Jake started High School last Thursday.  He decided to go out for Freshman Football.  Needless to say, our schedule will be a busy one!  They will be having TWO Freshman Football teams and Jake is expected to be at BOTH of them whether he's on that team or not.  I probably will only be at the ones that he will be playing.  The GEHS 10th thru 12th grade Football Team last year came in 2nd for State.  They fully expect to get the State Championship this year.  I know we pay that coach enough $$.....just seems like FB take priority over a lot of other things which I do not approve of at all.  It's something Jake really wants to do.  Please pray for his safety and my sanity! lol!

Precious has been gone over 2 weeks now and we all still miss her so much.  Roxie is moping around the house.  Of course, Bella, the BIG 5 month old didn't really know Precious like Roxie did so I don't think it's affected her.  My DH has been lost without P.  He asked me a couple nights ago if I had thought about getting another toy poodle.  Sounds crazy right!?  Well, I was actually on line looking for a toy poodle puppy when he asked me that question!  Actually, I had been looking for a couple days but hadn't said anything to him about it.  There's a couple tiny toy poodles available near ESU so we may go look at them Tuesday.  We will see what happens.  I know, I need another "puppy" like I need another baby!  NOT! 

David is still without a job.  He is going to apply for an Inside Sales position here in town tomorrow morning.  It's for a company he used to buy from when he was with McCray.  So please pray he at least gets an interview.  It's been a long 9 months to say the least.

Luke and all the youth from our church was exposed to Swine Flu at Super Summer in Salina, KS the first week in August.  Apparently, at least 9 kids that were at the camp were diag. with it!   I took Luke to the Emergency Care Clinic Friday night and they said he tested negative.  However, he has a bad case of bronchitis and they put him on the z pack and some steroids.  Our doctor was on vacation and when we went to his office to see another doctor, they weren't taking anymore walk in patients.  So had to go to the clinic.  Luke still has a bad cough.  I'm going to call our PCP tomorrow and ask him to call Luke in another prescription, will also let him know the situation.  If it's not one thing it's another!

David also has an apt tomorrow afternoon with a gastrologist.  Our PCP says he has diverticulitis.  He put him on antibiotics and it did go away, however, we believe it has returned.  It's time for David's colons-copy and scope anyway and we've been seeing this specialist for 10 years now.  He's at St. Luke's North in KC, MO.  I know stress has brought all of this on...just hope and pray it's nothing serious.

I believe I'm low on iron.  I'm going to see my PCP this week and ask him to run the test.  I am SO tired but of course it's been stressful with Luke and Brad living here then "poof" they're gone away to college.  On one hand I think I'm going to enjoy the time we get to spend along with Jake and on another hand I'm already missing Luke.

Well, it's been a loooonnnnnggg day and I need to get to bed.  Unfortunately, I have a 1001 things to try and get done tomorrow.  I love all of you and I truly enjoy reading all your posts!  I will try to start posting more once things get back to normal.  I am still trusting the Lord that David will get a job and that things will return to normal...whatever He decides is normal.   GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!  ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!

Debbie D.

Good monday morning to all.the weekend sure went by fast.they are calling for rain some this week dont know if we will get it or not.

jan we will be bringing you some canned good's andy made when we see you next monday at the meeting.he made kosher and dill pickel's and he also made some salsa.he used up the tomotoes you gave to us.he said it turned out good.

debbie d.good to see you back here on the board.we know you are proud of your children.we know what you mean by missing your furry baby.we are praying for your hubby to get that job.hope to see you again soon.

cor if you want to send some rain our way.lol.we could use some but i dont remember the last time we got any.glad you got a protien shake you like.

sandy your veggie soup sound's good.your garden is realy growing for you.we have some tom plant's in bucket's on our back deck and one of them finally has some bloom's on it.

jo getting into smaller size's is a good feeling.andy is almost in a size 44 pant's.when i had my surgery we stopped at a walmart on the way home and he bought his first pair of jean's from there.the first time in a long time.he wore them out of the store.it is soo nice for the both of us not to have to go to a big size clothing store anymore to buy clothe's.it is 5 month's today since i had my surgery.

janet i know what pie recipe you want a copy of.if i find mine i will be glad to send it to you.how is renee doing?hope to see you all at the meeting.

everyone have a great day.stay cool.supposed to be humid again today.we love you all.god bless.susan.

Susan:

Just had to "pop" back up here and say that you and Andy look TERRIFIC!!  Wow, you're in a size 12!!  Won't be long those 10's will be calling your name!  I can remember meeting you last Fall, I think, at Peg's house then seeing you again at the COF Christmas meeting.  As Loretta Lynn used to sing "You've come along way baby!"  Wow, I guess that probably dated me a little!  lol!

Again you and Andy are doing great!  Congrats on a job well done!

Debbie D.

Jan that salsa you gave me was so good, I almost have half the jar gone already lol, seems every time I go into the fridge I eat a spoonful lol.  I took the tomatoes you gave me plus a few others and made a batch, it turned out really good but its a bit more spicy, I put in some of those long red peppers, turned out really tasty like yours though.  Next month if I can find enough tomatoes I wanna can some tomatoe sauce, the recipe I have of my moms I put through a nutrition website and it has hardly any sugars and carbs.  Anyway, thanks for the veggies, I'll have some jars of pickles and a couple of salsa if ya want some of that too.

Andy

 Now that school has started it won't be long till they will be calling me in again. They usually all show up for the first week or two. I guess I am ready. Sometimes I want a regular job so I know when I am working and how much I will make and then I think ......I like not working outside the house. I can't get stuff done here now. I will be busy soon enough.
Dh still is in a lot of pain with his back. He went to work this morning but I know he didn't want to. I wish there was something the doctors could do for him but they haven't been much help in the past. I think he needs to have his spine fused but that is a major deal and I don't know if he would even do it if the doctor said its time. 
I hope we get some decent rain today, just a few sprinkles yesterday. Our grass is crunchy and getting brown, most of it is weeds so I am not to upset. At least its not growing fast and I am not having to cut grass everyday.
I hope you all have a great day.

Good morning everyone!  I can't believe its already Monday!  Where in the world does time go?  Jade my daughter flies back from Arizona today.  I'm so excited to have her back home.  3 weeks is too long!  She said what about when I go off to college. OMG I don't even want to think about it.  Hopefully she can find somewhere close so I can see her.  She has her eye on UMKC.  That wouldn't be too bad I guess.  Gage starts his last year of college this week.  He's got to go get his books.  He always waits until the very last minute to do anything.  He's so busy ya know. LOL  The kids bathroom looks great.  We just have to paint and then install the new fixtures.  Its always so much more work than you ever imagine when you get started.  My dad is doing just great!  I think this was a big wake up call for him to get healthy.  He looks so good and has lost 25 lbs.  With his new hair cut and everything he looks so handsome.  They will be leaving next week, I'm sure going to miss him.  Frank and I are going to fly out there in Oct to visit his mom and then go stay at my dads for a week.  I haven't been to Arizona since we lived there 12 years ago.  I'm sure I won't recognize it at all its grown so much.

Andy and Susan, you two look FANTASTIC!  I love the new pics!

Jan, I emailed that lady at the library about the room, I haven't heard anything yet.  I guess I may need to call her.  Brenda Nutt is trying to help me get Mr. Arkansas for the meeting, he's a personal trainer and nutritionist.  He hasn't commented just yet, but I have my fingers crossed, I may call her today. 

Well I guess I better get cracking I have to clean up Jades room and wash all her bed clothes there is drywall dust everywhere, Oh the nightmare!  I hope everyone has a wonderful day! ;) Lou

Andy and Susan look so good!!

I took Benadryl again last night and slept well.  Did have a weird dream about my dad who passed away over 7 years ago.  It wasn't scary but just strange when I woke up and remembered. 
Yesterday I made  Peach Cobbler using the CarbQuick.  It was ok but it's not as good as Bisquick. 

Anyone try the Oro Wheat Sandwich Thins?  Very good.  The whole thing is 100 calories,  5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.  Half of one is plenty.  It went down well too.  Some breads I just can't eat.

Jo do you order your carbquick or can you buy it somewhere I've been wanting to try it.  Peach cobbler was one of my all time faviorites. ;)

I orered it from netrition.com.  I made biscuits with it and they were good, but I wasn't totally pleased with the cobbler.  My husband liked it.  It seems a little grainy.  You can make anything with it that you can make with Bisquick.

I wasn't able to find it locally.  netrition.com has a minimal shipping fee.