What's New Sunday AM edition
It is His love and grace that saved and sustains me.
In Christ's love,
Joan M
Before/current/Surgeon's Goal/normal BMI 290/130/150/132 I am 5'
Susan
MORNING JOAN AND MY OFF FAMILY....WELLITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY HERE IN SAGINAW MICHIGAN AGAIN TODAY!!! YESTERDAY IT WAS NON STOP AT THE HARDWARE WHERE I WORK!!!! WOW WAS I EVER TIRED WHEN I GOT HOME!!!! I LIFTED A 40 POUND BAG OF POTTING SOIL FOR A LADY AND PULLED MY BACK MUSCLES!!!! I SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO LIFT THAT HEAVY STUFF BUT EVERYONE WAS BUSY SO I JUST DID IT!!! MY SISTER TOOK ME TO DINNER AT LONESTAR LAST NIGHT...I HAD THE RIB EYE STEAK AND BAKED SWEET POTATO...SOME BAKED BEANS THAT WERE WAY TO SWEET FOR ME SO I DIDN'T EAT THEM....BROUGHT HOME HALF MY MEAL THO...I JUST CAN'T EAT ALOT OF RED MEAT....SIGHS....IT WAS SOOOOOOO GOOD TOO...LOL WELL ANYHOW I GOT HOME AND RICK CALLED ME AND WE WERE ON THE PHONE FOR HOURS....I MADE A SCREWDRIVER DRINK AND TOOK TWO SIPS OF IT AND MY LEGS FELT LIKE LEAD....LOL BUT I DID SLEEP GOOD LAST NIGHT!!!! WOW WHAT A CHANGE TO SLEEP IN TIL 8:30....LOL GOING TO CLEAN THE YARD TODAY....DISHES CAN WAIT TIL LATER OR EVEN TOMORROW....I WANT TO BE OUTSIDE AND SO DO MY ANIMALS....MY CAT SQUIRT HAS BEEN BEGGING TO GO OUTSIDE FOR A FEW DAYS NOW...BANDIT I CAN'T GET HIM TO STAY IN THE HOUSE WHEN ITS NICE OUT...BUT I AM AFRAID THE HAWKS WILL GET HIM IF I LEAVE HIM OUT UNATTENDED....SOOOOOO HIS OUTSIDE TIME IS LIMITED....
WELCOME TO THE NEW PEOPLE AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL HERE MORE OFTEN!!!! WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN DAYS TO COME NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH...SO REMEMBER TO SMILE...IT MAKES PEOPLE WONDER WHAT YOU'VE BEEN UP TO!!!! =)
HUGS
Right about now that sounds like a very good idea. I am so tired today for some reason.
I better get going. We have to be at our nephews in a bit since he is going and helping us get the pantry. I can't wait until I get it here and can clear out some of the cabinets for the stuff that I need them for. I hope that you all have a wonderful day today and I will check in later to find out what is going on here. I miss you all when I am not on here. Love and hugs to all.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Good to see you this morning, Joan! Sounds like you are ready for a good visit with Joyce. Sure hope she comes and you have a great time visiting. Sounds like everyone is enjoying the spring weather! That's great. It's about time, too. I'm in Southern California so I have spring all year round but I know many of you don't. Can't wait to hear from the Pittsburgh Pallooza People! I know they're having a great time!
Best of luck to Susan who is getting special treatments this week! It'll be great to see you around the boards more! Looking forward to it.
Brenda - When we downsized to our condo I had to purge 23 years worth of collecting things to 800 square feet of condo. I had to do it in about 2 weeks as well. I vowed when I moved in that if I brought anything into the condo something had to leave to make room for it. Groceries were a natural "swap out" but anything else like clothing -- if I brought in a pair of pants a pair of old pants must go...... It's helped even though I haven't always been true...... Just do your best!
Enjoy your Sunday everyone! Kathi
Kathi
Joan...how delightful to have YOU start us off today. I had just read your post to WN Saturday and was going to respond anyway.
You asked what kind of degrees are needed to be a newborn hearing screener. Well, I have three degrees in clinical psychology, but those didn't mean diddly in getting this job. All you really need is a bit of computer experience, a "nurturing" nature (my being a "tutu" helped I'm sure), and availability. I think the degrees did get me in the door....but being a tutu probably sealed the deal.
My morning with the babies yesterday was interesting as always. I never know what to expect. I had SEVEN babies born 4/4/08, and six of them tested easily. The 7th baby I could NOT get to pass one ear, and had to do the sophisticated test and he still did not pass.....so he had to be referred for further testing with hearing specialist. I was standing for about 4 hours, much of it leaning over a cribette and my back was killing me when I left. It is worth it though because the sweetness of these little newborns is life affirming and just so dear. There was a tiny tiny baby one of the nurses was holding and giving a bottle that was no bigger than pint of milk! She said he was just barely 4 lbs.....and eating on his own, breathing on his own.....amazing!!
Sounds like this is a busy week for many of you, and I hope it goes well. Joan, I too, have been having tummy problems....and I'm thinking about seeing my bariatric doc if it continues. It feels like cramps but comes and goes. Probably like yours it's something simple, but it is definitely annoying.
Today I MUST get some boxes filled with things to take to storage, to the thrift stores and to the trash. I'm "decluttering" before my former SIL and nephew come to stay in my home while I'm in Calif. I would love to have an organizing professional come in and "do me" but not even sure there is such a person on Maui. I guess I have to do it myself....sigh.
It is still before sunrise here....and thankfully the wind has died down and the ocean is smooth as glass. I have friends here who are scheduled to go out on the snorkeling, whale watching boat this morning and it will be so much nicer with it calm rather than blowing hard like it was yesterday. They will have a wonderful time, for sure.
I hope our sisters in Pitts. are not in jail........and are painting the town red without someone throwing a net over them......Ha! By the way, Joan, it's kinda close here in Annette's pocket and your elbow keeps jabbing me in my boney ribs!! LOL......
Have a great day everyone!!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
If not this trip, then definitely another for us to meet.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
