The NIGH****CHMAN - Winter is here edition
Received my first tax form in the mail Saturday. One down, four to go and then I can file. I will probably file early this year. I normally wait awhile, but this year, I can sure use the money.
Not much else going on in my world. How about yours?
Just so you know, you need to TAKE YOUR VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS and make sure you get your daily allotment of PROTEIN.
If you are new to the board, this link explains what the NIGHT WATCHMAN is (if you are interested). Otherwise, just read on, you will probably figure it out anyway.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/TX/4005415/The-NIGH****CH MAN-Thursday-and-a-plea/
Prayer requests are listed below:
Continue to keep your thoughts and prayers for the members of our Armed Forces serving around the world, especially during this time of increased awareness. Please thank God for these men and women every day. In addition, please keep the wives and family members in your thoughts.
PEOPLE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT:
Anne's (Lalocaweta) spouse - looking for a job that is not commission only
Jodie
Kim's (tennysonkw) husband
Liz
Nina
Upcoming Surgeries/current hospitalization:
Theresa (twobluecats) scheduled for VSG on 12/14.
Laura (Laura8603) - having a brachioplasty 12/18.
Recovering from Surgery:
Ruth (moosie1234) - a friend of mine from the OFF board is recovering from her latest rounds of plastics.
Other prayer requests:
George - prayers for Oleta's mother. She is on hospice care and getting worse.
Gina L. - brother Jerry diagnosed with lung disease and is pending more tests. It now appears the problem may be cardiac. More tests coming.
Jennifer - prayer for the sale of their house. They have made the move to the metroplex but still need to sell their house.
Jeris asks for prayer as she is a single mom to a 4 year old and is in the working world.
July is going through a divorce, requesting prayers for her and her kiddos. We know a divorce is tough, and can be especially tough financially.
July asks for prayers for the family of Taylor Contreras, a teenager who died in a car wreck.
Karen the Papaya Queen asks we pray for her son and his GF and their kids. They are currently in court to try and get them back from CPS and it's been a real struggle.
Kat (Iwannabethinnow) has a friend with breast cancer.
Kim G. - had abnormal pap and must have some things checked.
Lynne asks for prayer for Miranda as she seeks facility to help her son as well as patience for homeschooling in the meantime.
Meggie's mother has breast cancer. She has a large hematoma under it. It is stage 1 cancer and they do not believe it has spread yet and don't think they will need to remove any lymph nodes! Radiation therapy will start in 6 weeks everyday for 6-8 weeks!
Phyllis - friend James has been diagnosed with epilepsy.
Vanessa (ButterflyReborn) asks for prayers. Her father will be having surgery Dec. 14th in hopes of completely ridding his body of cancer. Also for herself as she will be seeing her doctor on Dec. 17th to discuss removal of mesh and possible reversal. Is really needing some "normalcy" in her life.
Vivian requests prayers for the extra stress in her life.
Below is one of God's children that definitely need our prayers. This is one specific cases, we know there are others out there. Remember them too.
Gina J. - Pray for her 6 year old Marina, diagnosed with a terminal illness at age 2.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
We bought a new upright freezer the other day so I've been slowly adding things to it. It's the first time in years I've had enough freezer space to actually plan to have leftovers so I'm having to learn which food take freezing well. Plus, in the past we really didn't leave many leftovers!
DH only has to work 3 days this week and will have 4 days off. We're trying to decide if we want to take a road trip or stay home. Don't really have a destination in mind, maybe out towards the Hill Country. We just enjoy the driving together. We sing along....badly.... to CD's and the radio, or I'll read to him. Whatever...we always have a good time.
I got back on the treadmill today. I have GOT to get this excercise thing going! I still can't stand the gym and only go there for water aerobics. If my knees don't get better soon I'm going to have to see a 'knee doctor'. I'm afraid that 350lbs did major damage to my knees that weight loss isn't going to help.
Just so you know, George....I'm great on the vitamins!
My new G.O.A.L. ~~~~ Get Out And Live!
Includes 61lbs lost before surgery
Hello George -
I'm so sorry to hear about Oleta's mom..........my heart just aches for her...losing a Mother during the holiday isn't easy and then add the holidays too..................((((((Huggss))))))))) Been there - done that..............my prayers certainly going up for the family...........
As for: tax season.........YECH - I'M NOT ANXIOUS FOR IT AT ALL......I'll probably owe Uncle Sam as much as I work.....claiming 0 on all jobs.......but just make too much I guess.............
Well - not much planned tonight. I'm working as usual..........planning on it being a late night since we have 1 our for vacation and 2 that are expected in after 6 that are normally there by 5..grrrr.......:) IT WILL BE A GOOD NIGHT...............IT WILL EB A GOOD NIGHT !
I'll talk to you all later.
((((((Huggss)))))))))) I can't wait for Wed night !! LETS GO STARS !!
- Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
- Total Lost: 139 lbs
- Current Weight: 263
- As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
- RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Hopping on a tad earlier today. Was supposed to have lunch with a friend of mine but she was swamped at work so I told her no biggy, we can postpone until later. V had one of her friends come over (she's still here) which is nice as they don't get to see each other much now that they are out of Jr. High. Where she lives to where we live, there happens to be the division line as to which high school they go to so they didn't end up going to the same place but they talk on the phone and "see" each other on FB all the time.
Need to make all my holiday cookies and have just been putting it off because I don't want it sitting around. Not much time left so I'd best get my butt in gear!
Today was the first day all three girls were home and man has it started out a doosey. This one arguing with that one, that one taking "comfort items" away from the other one, etc. It has definitely been a "wear the referee stripes" day for me. Sheeesh! I haven't had to holler at them this much in a LONG time. I told them they'd best work out their issues with one another right now because I am NOT going to put up with them being crapper towards each other and me having to scream on a daily basis. Even while V had her friend here, I got on HER because of the lack of responsibility she has shown with the dog again. Today that pooch has been jumping up on even ME, biting at my pant legs, sleeves, whatever he can sink his teeth into. Usually that means he is horribly bored and needs to be exercised. V has not learned even yet that there is a huge difference between just a 20-30 min. WALK and an exhausting round of EXERCISE...running in the yard, frisbee, etc. If his mind is tired, he'll lay down and relax. Sooo, she and her friend took Schnitzel on a fairly long walk but she will still have to go out running with him later on.
Have to go see Dr. LoMonaco tomorrow for a pre-op appt. Geez, it is creeping up fast! Was supposed to be Monday the 4th but he had to move it to the 7th so that gives me a few more days.
OH....had to make one final run to the post office today. I have some of those flat rate shipping boxes so as much as I want to put in there up to 70 lbs. for a flat rate. Of course the lines at the post office are absolutely horrible and I REFUSE to pay that bumped up fee for some "we ship everything" postal store to do it so thought I'd have to just bite the bullet and go stand in line. I went onto the post office's website and found the "Click and Print" feature. OMG, I am SOOO happy for that!!! I filled out the forms online, paid for the postage and printed out a shipping label. After I affixed it to the box, my postman was across the street so I asked him if I could just give it to him and he said, "yep, that's it"! LOVE IT! AAAAND, the rate by doing it that way is CHEAPER!!! I think instead of $10.95/11.95 medium box, I only paid something like $9.80. I just printed the label and taped it to the box. How easy was that!!!
Ok, hearing more arguing so I'd best get moving......
Just think, this was just the first day of Christmas Vacation for the kids. Lots more fun to come.
I spent part of yesterday making my Ava-safe Chex mix (no nuts) and some peanut brittle for my son. Gotta make more up Wednesday, before cooking the turkey.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Going to do a quick fly by... sorry I haven't posted much lately. I'm working 10-12 hrs at the new job, then coming home to work the contract job, I'm just tired...ready for the holiday break.
Talked to my Mom tonight, doesn't look like she will be here for Xmas due to the the storms getting ready to hit the midwest again. I sure don't want to have to worry about her and brother driving through the ice, would rather they wait. Now I have to worry about DD going to Amarillo with her dad. So far the forecast looks ok for that area, I'm sure he isn'****ching it.....
Prayers going out tonight for all of the spoken and unspoken requests. Special prayers for you and your family, Jenny and Eric, and all of those hurting for any reason tonight. Holidays are tough for all that have lost someone, whether recent or in the past, prayer for all.
Blessings to all,
Avis
Thanks
Delight thyself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4
